Today was a busy day! I had two exams and very little sleep. In one of my film classes, my professor talked about the importance of color and how we subconsciously dress in a certain color depending on our mood. I glanced around the classroom noticing all of the tired, solemn students dressed in drab colors and smiled, looking down at my cheery, bright yellow cardigan that I chose this morning. Last night, I got an email from a man I was CRAZY about when I was living in Italy last summer, and it definitely had an effect on my outfit today. We also discussed how color is one of the most influential and mood-altering aspects of film and life. So, what color are you feeling today?

I’m feeling red-hot! After a little nap, I’m definitely ready to go out. I got this new Marc Jacobs dress that I’m going to wear to the club tonight with my girlfriends. The quality is unbelievable and having a curvier body the A-line cut is so flattering. Thankfully, I don’t have to worry about food babies showing too easily! I think it will be perfect for tonight because there is this boy I’ve been eyeing in my film class who’s supposed to be going to the same club tonight and I’ll be sure to catch his eye with this on. This dress has the perfect mix of sexiness and class. Plus, the hidden pockets are perfect for my car key and lipstick so I don’t have to worry about carrying my clutch around the club.

As I write this, I have to figure out which shoes to wear. Do I wear my red Gucci pumps? Or the L.A.M.B. black pumps? I think I’m going to go with the black pumps; they’ll add that sophisticated flavor. I remember when I was buying this dress earlier today, and I stepped out of the dressing room to show my friends. These two girls stopped and just HAD to know the designer and where they could find it for themselves. Yes, it’s that great!

I have an embarrassing secret … I think I’m a rock star. I love that this dress makes me feel and look so sexy. I’m wearing it right now! I feel hot! I just want to go out RIGHT NOW and show it off to the world. Having this hot Marc Jacobs dress, amazing black L.A.M.B. pumps and my black leather jacket from Italy helped me live my fantasy of being—well—badass. When people see me in this outfit, I want them to see a confident, intelligent, and stylish girl.

Ever heard of the theory of “tabula rasa?” It’s an idea developed by Thomas Locke that all individuals are born as “blank slates.” Well, every morning I am “re-born” and through fashion I get to continually define my style and improve my “slate.” Those three words (confidence, intelligence, style) really motivate me when I pick out an outfit, especially when I go out at night.

Speaking of going out, I’ve got to go finish getting ready. Now, usually I would say, “Oh, I hope that boy from my film class notices me.” But tonight, in this dress, that’s a given.