About Me

  • About Me: I'm a Midwest girl living it up on the East Coast and having myself a good time.

Television

  • Favorite Shows: What Not to Wear * Tim Gunn's Guide to Style * Colorsplash w/David Bromstad * Deserving Design * Divine Design * Project Runway * Small Spaces, Big Style
  • Favorite Channels: TLC* Discovery Home * HGTV * HGTVHD * UltraHD *
  • Show I Secretly Watch: Keeping up with the Kardashians - it's my trashy reality tv show
  • Show I wished wasn't cancelled: The OC

Music

  • Favorite Artists: Christina Aguilera, Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5
  • Favorite Lyrics: "Sunday morning rain is falling/Steal some covers share some skin/clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable/you twist to fit the mold that I am in"
  • Songs I hate: "Dancing Queen"
  • Songs I repeat the most: Anything from Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" album or Maroon 5's "Songs about Jane"

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: Italian
  • Favorite Desserts: I'm all chocolate, all the time!
  • Favorite Drinks: Non-alcoholic: Milk (yes, I'm serious!) * Alcoholic: Wine or Screwdriver w/Belvedere
  • Favorite Junk Foods: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
  • Favorite Restaurants: TGIFriday's, Cafe Sole (in MI), Chocopologie (in CT)

Books

  • Favorite Authors: Jane Austen, Sophie Kinsella, Stephanie Laurens, Arnette Lamb, Pablo Neruda

More About Me

  • Religion: Christian
  • Interests: I love fashion and all things associated with it - designers, magazines, accessories, make-up, the makeover shows...I think you get the point * I'm also into home decor * Living a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising regularly * The Renaissance lifestyle especially the clothing and the lives of nobility and royalty - I attend Renaissance Faires * Reading and writing * Then the usual...Movies, music and hanging out with friends*
  • Expertise: Writing, editing, creative ideation, shopping & styling, nutrition & fitness, home decorating, Renaissance history
  • Occupation: Copywriter
  • Industry: Advertising/Marketing
  • Website: http://www.xanga.com/Arianna_Karlisse

Style

  • Where I shop: Back in Michigan: Jade in Rockford, Bella Boutique in Grandville, Studio K in Holland
  • Brands I love: BCBG MaxAzria, Banana Republic, Citizens of Humanity Jeans
  • I like to wear: Simple tops with interesting details, jersey knit dresses, heels
  • Can't live without: Nuetrogena Chapstick
  • Prized Possessions: Valentino LBL, Purple & pink Coach handbag

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: Dangerous Beauty * Emma * Sense & Sensibility * Pride & Prejudice * Lord of the Rings * Boonedock Saints

High School

  • School Name: Reeths Puffer High School
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 2000
  • Attended: 1996 - 2000
  • Organizations: SADD, NHS

College

  • School Name: Grand Valley State University
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 2005
  • Attended: 2000 - 2005
  • Degree type: Bachelors
  • Major(s): Advertising & Public Relations
  • Organizations: Grand Valley Renaissance Faire

Contact Info

  • AIM: PrincessArianna0