Hope your Valentine's day is exactly what you want it to be. For me that means good food, friends and a good movie. Nothing fancy. But I'll definitely take a minute to remember how lucky I am. Especially to have R. in my life.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Happy Early Valentine's Day
Hope your Valentine's day is exactly what you want it to be. For me that means good food, friends and a good movie. Nothing fancy. But I'll definitely take a minute to remember how lucky I am. Especially to have R. in my life.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Yours sincerely, wasting away
Just finished an exam. I've been "studying" for days though only really started to understand things a few hours before the actual test, ugh.
But now it's the weekend. To celebrate I went on a Forever 21 binge (because they're having a big sale and my test made me sad)
What's on its way to me in snowy New Haven:
Floral Crochet Pointelle Dress ($7.99)
Lace Overlay Babydoll Dress ($19.80), I figured I would try a cheaper alternative to the topshop dress and see if it satisfies my obsession.
Floral Knit Skirt ($12.90)
Dotted Jacquard Skirt ($6.99), I've actually tried this on in the store and thought it was very cute. Now that it's on sale it's even cuter.
Button Front Striped Skirt ($18.90)
Exposed Bow Back Top ($8.90), I have no idea why they chose to show such a wrinkly top.
Dainty Flower Leggings ($3.99)
Oval Jewel Bobby Pins ($3.80)
Square Jewel Bobby Pins ($3.80)
Over Plaid Poncho ($7.99), I can explain I swear! I have been looking for a big scarf like this for a while so that I can attempt a DIY with wool roving.
I hope this will come right after my last big test on Monday (which I now have to spend all weekend studying for) as a reward. For now I'm signing off for the weekend. My cousins are coming to visit (yay!) and R. and I have big anti-Valentine's day plans which may involve all you can eat sushi.
But now it's the weekend. To celebrate I went on a Forever 21 binge (because they're having a big sale and my test made me sad)
What's on its way to me in snowy New Haven:
Floral Crochet Pointelle Dress ($7.99)
Lace Overlay Babydoll Dress ($19.80), I figured I would try a cheaper alternative to the topshop dress and see if it satisfies my obsession.
Floral Knit Skirt ($12.90)
Dotted Jacquard Skirt ($6.99), I've actually tried this on in the store and thought it was very cute. Now that it's on sale it's even cuter.
Button Front Striped Skirt ($18.90)
Exposed Bow Back Top ($8.90), I have no idea why they chose to show such a wrinkly top.
Dainty Flower Leggings ($3.99)
Oval Jewel Bobby Pins ($3.80)
Square Jewel Bobby Pins ($3.80)
Over Plaid Poncho ($7.99), I can explain I swear! I have been looking for a big scarf like this for a while so that I can attempt a DIY with wool roving.
I hope this will come right after my last big test on Monday (which I now have to spend all weekend studying for) as a reward. For now I'm signing off for the weekend. My cousins are coming to visit (yay!) and R. and I have big anti-Valentine's day plans which may involve all you can eat sushi.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
She wears flowers in her hair
Still no camera, but I have to show you my new DIY, so I braved the photo booth camera again!
It's snowy and gross here and I wanted to make something which would remind me that spring is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Luckily the ladies over at 100 layer cake also had spring on the mind, and they featured this super simple tutorial for making fabric flowers a few days ago. (http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/4402)
This DIY took me 11 minutes. I know because I timed it. I am a dork. I followed the instructions exactly except that my petals were all funky shapes because I can't cut for my life, but I like the way it turned out.
It's snowy and gross here and I wanted to make something which would remind me that spring is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Luckily the ladies over at 100 layer cake also had spring on the mind, and they featured this super simple tutorial for making fabric flowers a few days ago. (http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/4402)
This DIY took me 11 minutes. I know because I timed it. I am a dork. I followed the instructions exactly except that my petals were all funky shapes because I can't cut for my life, but I like the way it turned out.
Look for Less
Just doing a little midnight online shopping (in which I put a million things in my shopping cart and then don't buy any of it) and found these on Forever 21 for $19.80
They are strikingly similar to these maryjane flats from Marais, which are $58 and sold out.
I've never bought a pair of shoes from Forever 21 so I can't vouch for the quality but these look like a good option if you like the Marais shoes but don't want to spend that much.
They are strikingly similar to these maryjane flats from Marais, which are $58 and sold out.
I've never bought a pair of shoes from Forever 21 so I can't vouch for the quality but these look like a good option if you like the Marais shoes but don't want to spend that much.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad!
Via http://www.etsy.com/shop/whatkatyhad
I just wanted to take a minute out of our regularly scheduled programming to wish my Dad a happy birthday!
It's hard to put in to words how great my dad is. He is the strongest and smartest person I know. He is incredibly supportive of not only me, but my friends and the rest of our family. But most of all, he loves us unconditionally and requires nothing in return (though I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I was a little gentler on my technology). I hope you have a great birthday Dad!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Take from me my lace
After seeing pictures like this:
and this:
and then this photoshoot over at green wedding shoes:
Via greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com
I have decided that a lace dress is an absolute necessity in my wardrobe. I have search high and low (asos, urban, ebay, etc)
There are several vintage options on ebay and etsy
*edit, unfortunately the links have all died and gone away! but search for vintage lace dress, 1290s lace, edwardian dress and more will pop up*
I considered this version from asos for a while:
asos.com
But I believe I have found the one, from topshop.com
Also in my online shopping cart is this adorable bag, which unfortunately will not fit my computer and will therefore not be coming home to me.
and this:
and then this photoshoot over at green wedding shoes:
Via greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com
I have decided that a lace dress is an absolute necessity in my wardrobe. I have search high and low (asos, urban, ebay, etc)
There are several vintage options on ebay and etsy
*edit, unfortunately the links have all died and gone away! but search for vintage lace dress, 1290s lace, edwardian dress and more will pop up*
I considered this version from asos for a while:
asos.com
But I believe I have found the one, from topshop.com
Also in my online shopping cart is this adorable bag, which unfortunately will not fit my computer and will therefore not be coming home to me.
Here comes the sun
I've been struggling all week with my homework for my blogging class. I've watched as almost everyone has posted their completed assignments and wondered how on earth I was going to do such a good job of capture what my blog is supposed to be about. Our assignment was simple enough (unless you're me): make an inspiration board which represents what inspires you and your blog. The problem is that so many things inspire my blog and I have no idea how to include them. So I hemmed and hawed and bit my nails as I tried to figure out how to include everything I wanted to.
It turns out, once I started I couldn't stop. I've been fiddling with pictures and doodads for a few hours now and I love this assignment. I keep all the pictures that inspire me in two folders, one for digital images and one for magazine cutouts and the like. It was so nice to finally put it all together and see where it went. I am very pleased with the results.
I am sorry for the horrible pictures. I had to take these with hatman's iphone. I was able to take some with my roommates digital camera, but haven't uploaded those, so check back later!
It turns out, once I started I couldn't stop. I've been fiddling with pictures and doodads for a few hours now and I love this assignment. I keep all the pictures that inspire me in two folders, one for digital images and one for magazine cutouts and the like. It was so nice to finally put it all together and see where it went. I am very pleased with the results.
I am sorry for the horrible pictures. I had to take these with hatman's iphone. I was able to take some with my roommates digital camera, but haven't uploaded those, so check back later!
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