Bared

It's another Marvelous Monday, and this one was totally marvelous! But if you don't know what Marvelous Monday is, even if it's just a silly dull Marvelous Monday, you should feel free to learn and fix that.

This week: bared arms and/or legs!

As this is something I do a lot (especially in the summer), I actually decided to go for short sleeves as opposed to sleeveless.

Though, to be honest, everything was really focused on the skirt. I mean, come on. I wanted something comfortable and easy and at least a little bit rad because I knew I was going to be doing a lot of stuff today. I renewed my learner's permit (finally, and I'm almost certainly going to drive more), and I got a ton of stuff for next month.

Guys, I'm so excited.

Seriously.

ANYWAY.

Here's what I wore today.

Tee shirt: Fashionbug | Skirt: ASOS Curve | Bangles, shoes: vintage | Headband: WalMart | Necklace: Claire's

And don't forget to check out the others baring their limbs!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Miss Nature

It's Marvelous Monday again, and if you don't know what that is, head over here and that will change.

This week's theme: an outfit inspired by nature.

We all know I love this top. It's just so pretty, and it goes with everything, but sometimes you just have to stick with what you know best. I did pair the outfit with different shoes from the usual, though, so there's that.

Unfortunately, it's chilly and windy and very cloudy today, so I guess I'm bringing the outside in with my flowery outfit.

In addition to my floral look, I've given you pictures of me in various other floral crowns, just because.

Oh, and I made my bed.

What even is this pose?

Renaissance flower crown, oh yeah.

Top: Marshalls| Skirt: Fashionbug | Bracelets, earrings: Claire's | Headband: WalMart | Shoes, both flower crowns: DIY

Now, go forth and find out how the others channeled Mother Nature, will you?

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Magic Lipstick

Yesterday was a good one. I spent the majority of the afternoon just entertaining my niece and nephews, and they are so easy to entertain. All Banana needs is a stuffed animal audience. The boys just need me to draw all the sharks their little hearts can handle.

I spent the evening with Erika and our friend Yesenia. Erika kind of spontaneously decided that it was a good night for Chinese, and so we went to the usual place. I showed them my magic lipstick, and they're converts. It's called Moodmatcher, and it's one colour in the tube, but shows up a completely different colour on skin. In addition to being a pretty colour, it lasts forever, and yes, it's magic.

After our kung pao shrimp and orange chicken, we made a quick run to the mall to get Erika and Yesenia some magic lipstick all for their very own.

Immediately after that, we went to pay a visit to the Kingyo boys while they practiced. I don't know why I always forget how good they are, because they are really good.

Erika tried to pressure/tease Beyrin into singing, and soon everyone in the room was doing the same. There was an impromptu show for us, and I was the only one to clap because I'm the only one with manners.

All in all, it was a great night, and I've converted my friends to the ways of magic lipstick.

Till You Drop

My mom and I did a bit of shopping, which was nice. I think it was mostly to celebrate the fact that she's finally got her own car back (long story short: it didn't work, and now it does). We traipsed around town, bought a few things, and then came home.

The only real snafu was when we went to pay for a pair of shoes, only to discover that they were two different sizes. I would have gotten home, worn them, and been fully convinced that there was something wrong with my foot. I ended up getting a different pair, but still. Leave it to me to find a non-matching pair of shoes.

I also did quite a bit of driving! We're talking driving on the freeway, taking a roundabout (I hate roundabouts), and some three-point turns. I'm, like, a driving master now.

Which is a lie.

But just be cool and let me believe.

Top: Forever 21 | Skirt: Fashionbug | Tights: Hue | Shoes: DIY | Sunglasses: Tilly's | Watch: WalMart | Ring: Charming Charlie | Bag: MulberryxTarget

Girl Looks Like a Boy

Usually, I'm totally convinced that my hair makes me look like a twelve-year-old boy. The rest of the time, I'm absolutely positive that my hair is in a ponytail or bun. I guess I'm still not totally used to it, but that's cool, I still love it way too much.

I spent all of today wandering around town with Erika, with Starbucks and Subway as nice little treats. Well, one was a treat; the other was lunch. We worked up quite the appetite while exploring the somewhat dingy, slightly grotty "mini mall." I love it, though. I mean, what's better than being able to buy parrots and fake Chucks under the same roof?

I dunno, I totally look like an adolescent boy with this hair.

SO done with Earring Purgatory. Three more weeks till I can 
switch them!

I don't care if it's not my house, this is my spot.

Top, jacket: Forever 21 | Skirt, necklace: Fashionbug | Tights: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Bag, watch: gifts from family | Ring: Charming Charlie | Cuff: vintage

Sassy Goldfish

I spent the morning at Casey's today, playing Infinity Blade (fun, but painfully repetitive) and watching Important Things with Demetri Martin. I always forget just how much I love him, and how much I love that show. I don't understand how it was only on for two seasons.

Eventually, we roused ourselves and headed out into the world. First farmer's market in ages, aww yeah. Unfortunately, only one person recognised us, as most of the other vendors were gone. Well, not gone so much as replaced with strangers we've yet to properly break in. That was disappointing.

I got cucumber soda (my favourite), Casey got Jones, and we continued wandering. I finally heard "Thrift Shop," and oh man, I think I'm in love with that song. It's hilarious.

After wandering even more and traipsing through our favourite vintage shop (I so should have bought the yodeling hat, it was surprisingly cute and I was totally channeling Peter Pan), we met up with Erika and Beyrin.

Erika and I stopped in to visit with her hairdresser, who also happens to be a family friend. He cut my hair once before (back in March), and the pair of them carried on and on about my hair, but I think it's growing on Erika. I certainly hope so.

More wandering, and eventually, we ended up in a coffee shop where we developed a children's book that will be awesome. I'd love for it to be a thing. Maybe we're all a bit overexcited, but I don't care, it's perfect.I can't wait to see our other friends' reactions to it.

And now I'm going to spend the rest of my night reading and watching Red Dwarf. (By the way, Lister and Cat might be my new style icons. Yes.)

The life I lead is an adventurous one.

Thank you, Casey.

Top, sweater: Forever 21 | Skirt, necklace: Fashionbug | Tights: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Bag: from Israel | Sunglasses: Image

Best. Ever.

I think my chai latte looked like a spiral galaxy.

Freedom Round My Neck

I recreated my Saturday outfit after all, except I wore less jewelry and my combat boots today instead.

My mom and I went to Dollar Tree, where I found myself some Spree (yeah!) and yet another mildly tacky figurine for my bookshelf. I put the lamest/greatest stuff up there, I swear. I also found a trinket box that's actually cute, so no one cares about that.

Also, I got some Fish McBites from McDonald's. They're one of the only things I'll eat from there, simply cause I'm just not a McDonald's fan. Fish McBites, mochas, and anything ice cream. An odd combination, not gonna lie. Just know that I don't enjoy them at the same time. I have limits.

And that's it.

Always with the heart sweater.
Can't stop, won't stop. Ever.

Sweater, blouse, boots: Forever 21 | Skirt: Fashionbug | Tights: WalMart | Necklace: Hot Topic | Watch: gift from mom | Ring: Charming Charlie | Cuff: vintage

Rinaldo the Rhino.

Sherry the Glitter Owl.

I ought to show off the random collection of stuff decorating my bookshelf one of these days. Also my desk. It's great.
(I also finally wrote up an About Me page, if you haven't seen it already. I just spend a lot of time talking about clothes and ridiculous names for things. Basically, you can think of it as my blog condensed in a few paragraphs.)

Plus One

Yesterday, I did a handful of things. I did homework at Casey's (where we both berated the teacher more than was necessary for being bad at online classes), and played far too much Temple Run to be socially acceptable.

I also went to Erika's house for a party, where I was fed Colombian empanadas. You don't even know how much I love them. I might have a new favourite food. I also played far too much Temple Run to be socially acceptable. But, to even out the social ineptitude, I talked to people. We also enjoyed a horrifically bad horror movie that ended a lot more interestingly than I'd anticipated. One point for the movie! It was A Haunting in Salem, and I am extremely disappointed that it didn't end the way I was expecting.

I forgot to take a picture of my outfit, but I'll be sure to recreate it again in the near future. It was a good one.

Today, I went to WalMart with my mom. That's been the full extent of it.

Banana, Puka, and I are fabulous. 
Does anyone else remember that fantastic cartoon movie, 
Anastasia? Did anyone else get it a couple of years ago? Does 
anyone else watch it regularly?
Didn't think so.

Top: Forever 21 (gift from mom) | Skirt: Fashion Bug | Sunglasses: Image | Flats I keep forgetting to include in the actual picture: Payless

Also, I've gotten three Baby Lips in two days. Guys, a life tip: don't ever buy Baby Lips. You will end up trying to buy them all. They're just too perfect. Especially Cherry Me.

Round and Round

So, today I did a lot of things. Namely, I got dressed, took way too many pictures of my face and my new favourite sunglasses, played favourites with my jackets, and drove. In traffic. A lot.

Yeah.

Jacket, top: Forever 21 | Skirt: Fashion Bug | Tights: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Sunglasses: Image

And, you know, music task of the day: a song I want at my funeral. I'm actually really glad that I wrote this up after driving; otherwise, it would feel like tempting fate. Even if I did a pretty good job, thankyouverymuch.

The song is "The Lark Ascending," by Ralph Vaughan Williams. It's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, so...yep.

Also, a quick note. Next month will be the wonderful Fatshion February, and it will officially be my third. I'll be posting here, and my tumblr, so you can't miss me wearing clothes in February. Let me know if you'll be joining me! It won't serve much purpose, but I like knowing.

Ventisei

I went to a show for the first time in way too long. I really love going to shows, and I can only hope that I get to go more often this year.

It's funny, because I often see people (girls specifically) talking about "how ridiculous it is when girls dress like they're going to a tea party." Guys, I'm that girl. I dress the way I normally dress, just with a bit more thought. I always wear comfy shoes, a ponytail, a crossbody bag, and clothes that can and will be tossed into a washing machine. Other than that, who cares? (I basically dressed like I was going to a tea party at the last show anyway, so...)

Besides, everyone knows that the only clothing faux pas at a show is wearing a shirt with the name of one of the bands that's playing, unless you bought it at the show. Just saying.

Anyway, long story short, I wore clothes to a show and survived the show.

I miss this!

30x30 Items:

Tee: Old Navy | Skirt: Fashion Bug

Other stuff:

Jacket, shoes: Forever 21 | Tights: WalMart | Bag: MulberryxTarget

Also, this got surprisingly rant-y. Sorry, guys. I love everyone who goes to shows, regardless of what they wear, okay?

And yesterday's music task was a band that I hate. And, okay, that feels a bit mean, but, uh, okay. Can I just say that I really, really dislike Vampires Everywhere!? Is that allowed? Cause it's true.

So.

Yeah.

Venticinque

I wear this sweater way too often.

Another thing I did today: practically clean out the 99 Cent Store of their candy, with the help of Casey. It was worth it, for the sea salt dark chocolate, and the hazelnut chocolate seashells.

30x30 Items:

Sweater: thrifted | Skirt: Fashion Bug | Top (underneath): Forever 21

Other stuff:

Bag: MulberryxTarget | Sunglasses: Charming Charlie | Flats that you can't see: Payless

Also: today's music challenge. It's a song that makes me sleepy. That would be "Gymnopedie No. 1."

Ventidue

Surprise! I wore things that aren't pajamas today! We went to WalMart for cat food and dessert, and I got to break in my new jacket. Yep, thank everything for Christmas money.

Also, I've gotten Casey into Cabin Pressure. This feels good, guys. Mostly because there's a new episode tomorrow. Hooray for Timbuktu!

30x30 Items:

Top: Torrid | Skirt: Fashion Bug

Other stuff:

Jacket, clutch: Forever 21 | Flats: Payless

Diciotto

My NYE plans were foiled, but never fear, vegetable noodle soup and closet reorganization is here.
I am a real wild child.
(It helps that I've got a cold and anything actually wild would probably give me pneumonia.)
Keep in mind that the rest of my night will likely involve egg rolls, movies, and writing. It's all good.

30x30 Items:

Top: Torrid | Skirt: Fashion Bug

Other stuff:

Flats: Payless

Dodici

Went wandering the Boulevard with Erika. Our day was also composed of further Christmas-ifying her house, watching The Grinch, shopping at Target (for presents, I swear!), and gorging ourselves on sugar cookies.

Good times, guys.

Good times.

Christmas, complete with Erika's dog, Luna.
She loves me.

Otto

Today, I turned in my art portfolio and took my final for Italian.

Guys, I got an A in Italian. I'm pretty thrilled.

Anyway, this was an outfit chosen with one of my art friends in mind. See, every time she sees my red shoes and red tights (separately), she always tells me that I ought to pair them together. So I made it a thing (complete with my red heart sunglasses) and made her day.

Finally, cat.

30x30 Items:

Blouse: Torrid | Skirt: Fashion Bug

Other Stuff:

Barrette: Target | Necklace: Fashion Bug | Shoes, bangles: Forever 21 | Watch: gift | Tights: WalMart

On a note I nearly forgot, this outfit makes me feel like I'm in high school again. It's mostly the top and hairstyle, but I feel like they both need a bit of a resurrection. With some of my newer, older, wiser (ha!) tricks. Because I have those. Apparently.

Sette

Tonight was the Bolouvard's big holiday to-do, and while it wasn't much, it was a lot of fun. Erika and I went, and her boyfriend tagged along, and there was free cocoa, an elf on stilts, six years spent in front of a light display taking pictures, the last of the free popcorn, a tour of the Western Hotel, and Chinese food.
A condensed/accurate look at the evening.
Man, I'm tired.

Snow! Just kidding, they're suds.

Ice sculptures!

Close-up of the pretty light things happening in and on the MOAH.