Last year I dressed up as Nina Sayers in Black Swan for Halloween, along with thousands of others!  This year I hope my Halloween costume is a bit more unique, although it is inspired by another popular film ... I have already gotten plenty of treats this week, but will be seeking more tomorrow :)  Enjoy the festivities, everyone!

Went to a baby shower this past weekend, in which I purchased a ballerina onesie for the baby girl. Now, thinking about ballet fashion and how I can incorporate it more into my life. Every lady needs a ballet-like dress and headband! Also, First Position is finally in theaters in Los Angeles. I have been hearing about this ballet documentary for a while since one of my friends is on the crew, and based on what he has told me, it is emotional, involving and compelling, and I cannot wait to watch it! If you have seen it already, please let me know how you like it :)

I have been too busy to resume with my ballet classes, but am feeling inspired after seeing these Arsenal players give it a try! I might just pop into the studio sooner rather than later ...

It is the middle of September now, which means back to school, and for me, back to ballet class. J.Crew is also feeling the "Swan Lake" spirit and has paired cashmere sweaters with ballet tutus. Perfect for the little ballerina in all of us, no matter how old we are ;)

HOLD UP. After coming home from ballet class tonight, I plopped down to relax in front of the tv, watching Marie Antoinette, and during one of the scenes in which Marie is walking up the Versailles steps, I hear snippets of one of Kanye West's new songs? Did Kanye sample a song from Marie Antoinette? Are all my worlds colliding? And speaking of collisions, Coachella is this weekend and I am finally attending. All around epicness.

I have started taken ballet classes again (and by again I really actually mean the first time in my adult life since the age of eight) and am realizing just how hard it is. Even though I leave the studio sweating, my thighs shaking, and my toes practically broken, I feel more flexible, graceful and liberated. Just wanted to share this below video illustrating how hard ballet can be! ;)