When I was a little kid, I had very definite ideas about what I wanted to wear, and they did not include dresses or skirts. On special occasions my parents would force me to wear a dress, and I would always put up a fight. I also thought it was important that things matched perfectly. […]
Imaginary Outfit
An imaginary outfit for a special event, or a night out on the town. Neither of which I’ve got planned but they say to always be prepared. Earrings, Dress, Jacket, Cuff, Shoes, Clutch
Links I Like
1. These ruffle zip pouches are super cute. 2. Make your own striped rug to dress up your entryway. 3. This raspberry and chocolate ripple semifreddo looks absolutely incredible. 4. This tutorial is in French, but the idea is clear: Use instant photos (or print out instagrams), and turn them into gift tags. 5. These […]
What I Wore: Throwback
Lately I’ve been in a ’90s frame of mind. I was a teenager during that decade, and while I would never want to be a teen again, I definitely wouldn’t mind the return of some ’90s trends (record-low unemployment, grunge music, and riot-grrl culture all spring to mind). While helping my mom clean out her […]
Outfit Post: Mickey and Me
Skirt: Old (similar here and here) T-shirt: Vintage (similar here and here) Shoes: TJ Maxx (similar here) Hat: Target (this one) Necklace: Old (similar here and here) Cuffs: Michaels craft store (similar here and here) This post got me thinking about the difference between vintage and just plain old. Vintage has a much better ring […]
Will you do me a favor?
Hey friends! Can I ask you for a little favor? Whimseybox and Craftgawker are currently running a contest to turn one blogger’s project into a kit. The finalists are the projects with the most “favorites” on Craftgawker before the end of July. I’ve submitted a couple of projects within the contest period, and I would […]
Outfit Post: Easy Pieces
These days I’m all about simplicity. It’s too hot to wear layers, so one or two pieces is all I need. Either a dress, or a skirt and top will do the trick. Throw my hair up, add a (handmade) accessory or two, and I’m good to go. The ease of dressing is one of […]
Patriotic Style
I’m of two minds about dressing up for Independence Day. On the one hand, I’m not at all patriotic. On the other hand, having an excuse to dress around a theme is pretty fun. So some years I wear red, white, and blue, and other years I just ignore the whole thing altogether. This year, […]
July Window Shopping
Just some pretty things I’ve come across lately that would be perfect for summer parties and barbeques. Dress, Bowl, Necklace, Sunglasses, Sandals, Fern serving/cutting board