My Review of Black Rivet Funnel Neck Coat

Originally submitted at Wilsons Leather

Black Rivet Funnel Neck Coat

Perfect design & fit! Love my new coat!

By Raluca from Dallas, TX on 12/13/2009

 

5out of 5

Pros: Attractive Design, Versatile, Warm, Comfortable, Lightweight, Good Cut

Best Uses: Travel, Going Out, Daily Use

Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser

I bought this coat on Black Friday and it was so worth the 2am drive to the store! I receive compliments on it every time I wear it! It is cut in a beautiful French style and makes me feel stylish and sexy! Highly recommended!

(legalese)

What an exciting day!

First, I re-connected with a long lost friend whom I care a lot about! Sometimes I wonder what our world would be without Facebook and all of the other social media networks! :) I have very few friends left who see no value in all of this, but my personal opinion is that they are missing out! How amazing is it to have one place where all of your memories come together, and where you can enjoy watching updates of your friends - their whereabouts, their life developments, their interests? :) I even got my beloved friend Tiffany hooked on Facebook, although she resisted it so adamantly for a long time! :)

I am also finalizing my invitation lists for my graduation ceremonies and pre- and post-graduation parties! Very exciting! :) It is hard to believe that I am so close to the end - where did time fly and what can I do to relive all of those incredible moments?

The only thing left for me to work on is my Lauder thesis, where I am examining the resilience and subservience of women in Iranian films. Perhaps I will upload my paper after I finish it, and share it with all of you! I have two recommendations in case you are looking for great movies to watch - Santouri and Two Women. Both exquisite!

So long for now! - I am going to read a few blogs about the launch of the new Kindle DX! I think I will actually buy it this summer! The thought of carrying my entire library on one device absolutely thrills me! :)

Back to Chocolate World!

Last Thursday I visited Chocolate World and Amish Country with some of my Israeli classmates. After a series of unexpected adventures including a flat tire in the middle of Amish fields, we finally made it to our buggy ride destination :) We had to skip lunch at an Amish restaurant and a visit to an authentic Amish house and farm, and instead hunt for an Enterprise location in the middle of nowhere! Around 3:30pm we arrived at Hershey, and Jared took us on a trolley tour of the city, as well as on the famous Chocolate World ride! We spent the afternoon with Hershey's Young Professionals Group and had dinner at my favorite place in Harrisburg: Cafe Fresco! Exquisite fusion cuisine!

New York, New York....

Last Thursday, Jared came from Harrisburg to see my final tango performance at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia. After hours at the popular Wharton pub, the student audience went crazy - people were so loud, that we could barely hear the music on the stage. Quite an experience! I am just so thankful that the choreography came together - just a few days before, it had looked so uncoordinated!

Jared spent Friday working on his paper and I went to school for Final Friday activities. Yes, we are days away from graduating! It was great catching up with my cohortmates again and seeing Jennie's newborn - one of the few Wharton babies!

The following day we drove to New York for an amazing evening of fine Italian dining, a comedy show, Korean Karaoke (which Jared surprised me with :)), and yes, Charles' Lauder wedding! We stayed at the Sofitel hotel and all I know is that once I graduate and I save some money, I will buy a bed as amazingly comfortable as that was! :)

The end of an amazing journey

I feel that for the past year, I have not stopped. Since my trip to Israel last May, my life has taken quite a turn! First, I finished my internship at Hershey's, working on two iconic brands, the York Peppermint Pattie and the Whatchamacallit candy bar. In addition, I helped launch a new product called Thingamajig which I hope everyone will try! :) My time at Hershey's was definitely a journey of learning: from dissecting enormous databases in every way possible, to working with design agencies on packaging graphics, to presenting to the VP of Chocolate for North America. Not only did I learn a lot, but also met my amazing boyfriend Jared! :) All in all, my summer was incredible - of course! my internship came with unexpected perks :) During those months, Jared and I took a few exciting trips. One of them was to Dallas, visiting my beloved friend Tiffany who was excited to have entered the last trimester of her pregnancy. We also spent time with some of my old friends and of course, with my sister and her husband, who barely allowed us to do anything but spend time with them :) :) In Dallas, Jared was for the first time introduced to the state of Texas, and his experience driving through cowboy lands was quite memorable :) We also made time for my very favorite Pete's Dueling Piano Bar and a comedy show, where we had an absolute blast! I also introduced Jared to Persian cuisine, which he is now addicted to :) Later on in the summer we visited his older brother Jamie in DC and took a trip to New York, where we spent a few days at the US Open. Tennis is Jared's passion, and I had always dreamt of attending the prestigious championship! That weekend also marked the end of my internship and soon after, I returned to Dallas. I don't recall all of the details of the past few months, but I know I have enjoyed every single moment! :) From spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with Jared's family and our fabulous Mexican friends, to taking various other domestic trips together, to flying to Brazil with a group of Lauder friends, to taking the most interesting classes and being able to work on my travel concept, it has been an incredible ride! I am now two weeks away from graduating and closing yet another chapter in my life, and I look forward to the world of opportunities that will open after that! I am happier than ever in my life, and more excited about the future! Before rejoining the workforce full time, I will enjoy one more vacation with Jared, to Spain, Romania and Turkey. Can't wait to show him the places where I grew up! Lots of love, everyone!

Ralu's Amazing Trip to Israel!

Ralu Goes to Chocolate World! :)

So darlings, allow me to put all rumors to rest :) It is true: as of June 16th, I will be working at Hershey's in their marketing / brand management division! I am thrilled! After having interned at Disney in 2000, I never thought I would end up living in a fairytale city again, but here I am, headed to Chocolate World! I hope God gives me the strength to resist the temptation of indulging myself in sinful amounts of rich, dark chocolate! hahaha I am reminded by what Oscar Wilde used to say: "I can resist everything but temptation" :) That will soon be me! Hugs to everyone!