I posted recently about slouchy knit hats, and I finally finished knitting mine during a couple episodes of Downton Abbey. It turned out exactly as I’d hoped, which I’m kind of surprised by considering that I combined patterns and sort of winged it at the end. Unfortunately that means that I don’t have a pattern to share, but I suggested some in that link above.

How do you guys feel about tucked versus untucked shirts? I couldn’t decide, so I tried it both ways, and even attempted a halfway-tucked look, which didn’t really work.

This is my very first gel manicure, done myself. I was sick of my manicures chipping after only a day or two, so I bought a gel manicure kit and lamp when they were on sale. So far I love how shiny and durable my nails are, and I’m on day two without any flaws, which is definitely an improvement. I’ll be sure to report back on how well my manicure lasts.


Sweater: Thrifted (similar)
Shirt: Target (old, similar)
Jeans: Thrifted
Boots: Madewell (modified with my DIY studded bootstraps)
Necklace: Made by me (tutorial here)
Hat: Made by me (similar)