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

Wild and Crazy Cat Lady

So I've done all kinds of things today, which is usually the case. Which is a lie.

I went out into the world with Erika and Yesenia, which was nice. We took a little tour of this salon/spa/magical place on the Boulevard, and honestly, if I could somehow manage to get seven dollar haircuts there, I'd be in heaven. Because they have a library.

Also, we went to Little Szechwan, like always. We tried the Kung Pao Shrimp, which is partially made of fire but ultimately delicious.

Finally, I'm spending the night at Erika's. That means I have to get up early (ugh), but that's fine by me. Sort of. Whatever, she's feeding me.

Erika, casually throwing her leg into the shot.
Me, casually wondering why there's a pile of magazines on the
 floor.

Tee: Old Navy | Skirt, stud bangles: Forever 21 | Necklace, black bangles: Charming Charlie | Ring: vintage | Bead bracelet: something about Haiti | Flats: Payless

Also, I've started a blog with Erika. I'll be posting outfit pictures there as well, though not as often. It's really just a chance for us to mutter about things together. Go pay a visit, if you like.

Royal Blue

All I've done today is art homework and grocery shopping. That doesn't mean that I couldn't wear two of my favourite clothing items.

I don't understand how I hadn't paired these together until now, I really don't.

Top: Forever 21 | Camisole (underneath): Old Navy | Skirt: ASOS Curve | Flats: Payless | Sunglasses: Image

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.

Tinkerbell's a Pixie, Right?

So...

Let's just tell this story in pictures first.

Dress, jacket, necklace: Forever 21 | Watch: birthday gift | Ring: Charming Charlie | Bag: from Israel | Tights: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Sunglasses: Tilly's

When Erika started panicking.

Life Laughs with Flowers

Today, I dressed for spring.

Well, in all actuality, I dressed like I did because I wish spring was here.

And if we're being really honest? I was inspired by the following song and its accompanying music video:

All I did was go grocery shopping with my mom. While I think it's ridiculous that everyone has Easter stuff out already (it's February still, guys), I sort of love it. It feels like spring is just around the corner, and I always look forward to it. The trees all bloom, and everything in my neighbourhood smells like cherry blossoms. The world almost has a green tint to it, and everything just feels hopeful. And while I love dressing for colder seasons, spring is, has been, and always will be my favourite season.

Anyway, have some clothes and stuff.

Yep, bonus face shot. But don't worry, it's all for the sunglasses.

Dress, sweater, necklace, bangle: Forever 21 | Hair flower: made by Casey's mom | Ring: Icing | Bag: MulberryxTarget | Shoes: Payless | Sunglasses: Claire's

So am I the only one who gets super excited for spring every year? It's cool if I am.

Evolutionary Transitions

I did all sorts of stuff today. I read multiple articles about evolution (and then wrote about them) for homework, and I read stuff that wasn't about evolution (didn't write about that). Oh, and then I went to the mall with Erika.

Dress, blouse, jacket: Forever 21 | Belt: Fashionbug | Tights: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Ring: Charming Charlie | Cuff: vintage

Also...

It's mildly creepy that Erika was so disappointed that it didn't hurt more. My friends are sadists.

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.

Doin' Stuff

I've spent a good chunk of the day doing homework for my art class (yesterday was biology), and then I finally decided to go outside and stretch my legs. Well, I had to do some chores that required me going outside, but it counts. Even if that wind is cutting.

Either way, look! I'm wearing stuff!

Sweater: thrifted | Dress: WalMart | Flats: Payless

Orange Juice Adventure

I call it that. It was really me and my mom going to WalMart for, well, orange juice and stuff.

Yep.

Top: Forever 21 | Sweater: thrifted | Skirt: ASOS Curve | Flats: Payless

Also, do you guys remember the goals I posted earlier this year? Well, my Goal No. 4 was to finish my Big Project. I've kind of kept it a secret this whole time. Before yesterday/today at two in the morning, only about four people knew it existed.

Well, if you acknowledge me on almost any social platform, you will know that I (please excuse the excessive caps to follow) WROTE AND FINISHED AN ENTIRE NOVEL. A WHOLE 79,000 WORD NOVEL. THAT HAPPENED, I DID THAT, I AM STILL FREAKING OUT.

Yep, my Big Project was a novel.

That I finished.

I'm starting the editing tonight, and I'm still just going to freak out that it happened.

The worst part is that people are now asking what it's about. Obviously, I know what it's about. I can tell you the moral of the story, carry on and on about why some characters have the names they do, explain where I think everything takes place, and all of that. No problem. I can write a whole book. One thing I can't do? Summarize a book. Whether I've written (!) it or read it, I just can't. I always think it sounds stupid when I explain it, so I always say stuff like "Just read the back!" or "I promise it's so much better than all that!"

Definitely something to work on.

So, yeah.

That happened.

Carry on.

Hearts On My Sleeve

The internet has told me one thing and one thing only today: I am clearly not American enough for the Superbowl. Not only did I have no idea it was today (to be fair, I barely even knew today was Sunday), but I didn't even know which teams were playing. A quick scroll through Twitter told me everything I didn't need to know, though, so I can go on pretending that I care.

Just kidding.

I don't. (Sorry.)

Anyway, I'm still sick. Luckily, I think I'm finally on the mend, but I still felt like I needed a bit of cheering up. And thus I found myself in the most fantastic sweater anyone's ever owned, ever. It's so soft, and I want to live in it.

Most of my day has been spent writing, listening to "Miracle Mile" on loop, writing, and napping with Jerry the Buffalo because Charlie clearly wants nothing to do with me.

Ingrate.

Sweater: Forever 21 | Skirt: mom | Flats: Payless | Buffalo: best ever (also, Yellowstone)

The best time to wear a striped heart sweater

is all the time.

[Insert Doctor Who Theme Here]

So today begins a lot of things. February comes to mind. Also, Fatshion February! Whoo! Yeah!

To celebrate, I wore a new dress that really ought to have pockets, heels that are still just a bit too high for me to walk in, and Doctor Who socks. Unfortunately, I'm not too thrilled with the socks paired with these shoes. I try them with other shoes. Surely there's a way to make them fashionably acceptable!

Also, I felt the need to show off my tree pose. Which, admittedly, isn't all that, but STILL. I'm charming, okay?

Finally, I'm also posting to my tumblr, so every corner of the internet can enjoy my face.

Dress, heels: Forever 21 | Socks: Hot Topic | Belt: Fashionbug

I'm also busy coughing up a storm and subsisting on cough drops, as I've told various other social platforms So, if I ever look like I've just finished hacking up a lung and a half, don't be alarmed. I have been doing precisely that.

And wow, I complain about being sick quite a lot. Sorry about that, guys.

Outta the Park

I'm not 100% certain where that title came from.

Anyway, I'm going to do something absurd that that's knock out the last four days of the 30 Day Music Challenge. I know, I know. I think.

See, I'm starting Fatsion February tomorrow (hooray!) and I've decided to do only one thing at a time this time. Also, I'm sure you're all tired of random music videos cropping up.

Anyway.

Day 27: a song I wish I could play. That's "Jilly Armeen" by Jamie T.

Day 28: a song that makes me feel guilty. Well, this song makes me feel guilty only because I feel bad about feeling really disappointed in this band. That's a long story that doesn't need to be delved into, but here ya go. "Beautiful Machine" by Party At Her Place.

Day 29: a song from my childhood. I could have gone for Britney Spears, or "Mambo No. 5" or something, but I chose the theme song to my favourite show. Awwww yeah.

And finally, Day 30: my favourite song this time last year. Simple. "Jesus" by Brand New, but the one from the Daisy sessions. Best ever.

Hooray!

Okay, so, see you tomorrow, guys!

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.