Nautical Nonsense

Hooray, it's another incredibly late Marvelous Monday post! Still not on a Monday! Yeah!

The theme: nautical.

Now, let's be real here: I love everything to do with water. Every single thing. The proudest moment of my life was driving a pontoon boat on Convict Lake in Mammoth. (Which reminds me that I still have a ton of Mammoth pictures to post. Whoops.)

Best day ever.

As such, I'm a sucker for nautical fashion. I've been wearing that striped dress to death lately, and now, you can see it in nautical action. I really ought to have pictures of me in something else one of these days. It's getting a little weird. I'm also incredibly disappointed that I forgot my anchor earrings, but oh well.

Chambray dress: WalMart | Striped dress, red belt: Image | Shoes: Forever 21

Oh, Pablo

It's another super late Marvelous Monday post on a day that's not Monday!

Sheesh.

This theme is celebrity-inspired.

Now, I don't live under a rock. As you can tell, I live in a pretty nice dorm with five other people. There are very few rocks even in sight, and I don't live under any of them. Thus, I know abut modern celebrities. More importantly, I know that quite a few of them have some rad style. I don't really care about Taylor Swift's music, but I do care about her closet. Same goes for Kim Kardashian and...whatever she does, and her closet. I don't care, but I'm aware.

All of this is to say that I totally know about modern celebrities, even though I'm channeling Pablo Picasso today. And why wouldn't I? He's one of the most well-known painters in history, he was friends with Jacques Cousteau, and he could do stripes like no one else. I mean, look at this guy:

I just got dressed to get some breakfast at the cafe, but let me tell you, dressing up with one of my favorite artists in mind totally helped make the morning trek a little more bearable.

I promise I wore shoes today. I really did.

Dress (as top): Image | Skirt: mom

Finally, I'm participating in National Novel Writing Month this year! The goal is to write 50,000 words in thirty days in November. Come be my writing buddy if you plan on participating!

Over the Top

So, wow, I am really, really, really behind on Marvelous Mondays. I formally apologize, and offer up this post on a Wednesday. I'm going to do them all this week, and hopefully one day I'll get a shot outside! I think we all fail to understand just how gorgeous my campus is.

The first theme I'm behind on is Over the Top. While I'm occasionally a bit of an obnoxious dresser, I generally tend towards more simplistic looks. I think I'm turning into a minimalist. I wore this obnoxious pattern party with much more low-key accessories. I was so excited when I woke up this morning and it was cold outside! I've been waiting to wear this sweater since I put it away for the summer.

Sweater, collared top, dangly earrings: Forever 21 | Dress (worn underneath): Image | Leggings: WalMart | Boots: Forever | Cuff: Vintage | Headband: Christmas present | Necklace: Claire's | Studs (worn later): Mudd

And my mom sent Halloween decorations in her last care package! While we haven't gotten around to hanging up some of the cooler ones yet, we have started decorating. One of my roommates even brought these cool Olvera Street guys to hang out with some leaves and stuff.

And finally, I wrote a short article about my love of biology and the importance of education for a local environmental group. Maybe go check it out?

Pretty Simple

It's Marvelous Monday again, guys! It's also my first at the university, so that's pretty rad as well. Though I was a bit too cowardly to go beyond the hallway; I did have to tell my roommate was going on, vaguely. So there's that. Eventually, I'll venture onto the beautiful campus.

Maybe.

Let's hope.

Anyway, today I just had a couple of classes, which was pretty nice. I like my chemistry teacher well enough, but my history teacher is fantastic! I'm going to like this semester, I think.

This week's theme: minimalism!

To me, minimalism is just simplicity. Clean lines, simple colour palettes, very few accessories, stuff like that. I went for a monochromatic outfit with a pop of colour (purple lipstick you can barely see in the photo, just how I like it), and a splash of weird.

What better way to introduce myself to strangers than in  my eye shoes? Now all I'm missing is my heart sweater...

Tee: Lane Bryant | Skirt: mom | Tights: WalMart | Shoes: DIY

Now, let's go see how the others did simplicity!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Style and Angel Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Dinner and a Movie

Welcome to another Marvelous Monday! Actually, this was taken last Tuesday, but it's still Marvelous Monday. In real life, I'm actually wandering the High Sierras. Again.

This week's theme: date night!

I like really easy dates, honestly. Things like walking around in the late afternoon, drinking cool soda, and joking around like idiots. But with nice little additions, like holding hands. As such, I normally wouldn't wear heels on a date, unless they were fairly chunky and low. I mean, I have to be able to walk, right? But these heels Dani sent me were just so lovely, and they thus shaped my entire outfit.

Line forms on the left, gentlemen.

Fun fact: I actually fell over while wearing these heels and
looking at myself in the mirror. Proof of just how bad I am at
high heels.

Top: Ross | Skirt: mom | Earrings, heels: Forever 21 | Sunglasses, bag: Claire's | Bangles: Charming Charlie | Barrette: vintage

And now, I'd suggest paying a visit to the others to see how they dress up for dinner, movies, walking, or whatever it is when they date people.

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Style and Angel Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Lace

Whoops, I'm a day late with this week's Marvelous Monday! Sorry 'bout that!

Anyway, this week's theme: lace!

Let's just talk about how much I love this blouse, and how pretty it makes any outfit. I'm not sure if it's the snazzy flower detail, or the flutter sleeves, or the black itself, but it just makes me feel so pointlessly fancy. Or witchy. Really, it can go either way, and I'm happy with both.

I've been playing around a bit more with my tripod, and while I'm still having trouble with it, it's been pretty fun. I just have to figure out how to get those detail shots of necklaces and shoes and stuff. That bit's more than a little tricky. Any tips, dedicated tripod users?

Top: Ross | Skirt: mom | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bangles: vintage | Sunglasses: Tilly's | Flats: Payless

And now, I suggest that we all head over to the others' blogs and find out what kinds of pretty, lacy looks they've come up with.

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Style and Angel Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Kind of Obnoxious

Welcome back, dear readers, to yet another Marvelous Monday!

This week's theme: neon!

I don't know if this will come as a surprise or not, but I don't own any neon clothes. I know, it's shocking, right? Well, I do have some neon accessories, and I wore a couple of them with a simple black and white dress for extra impact.

That fantastic, aggressively neon bag is a Nine West bag my mom and I found in Ross last December. I loved it so much that my mom ended up getting it that day and then giving it to me as a Christmas present. Considering the fact that it's Nine West, it was dirt cheap, and an amazing find.

The necklace has a much less interesting story. It was a dollar from Forever 21.

And I have to apologise for the state of my room. Half of it is dominated by Kittentopia (which, unfortunately, will be dismantled toward the end of the week, as we're starting to find homes for them), and the other half by boxes. That whole moving thing is starting to get pretty real, and I'm so incredibly excited. And on top of that, I'm starting to get things together for our upcoming family vacation. Things are a bit more frenetic than usual, and it's manifesting as a mess in my room.

I've also started getting into painting. While I don't paint faithful representations of the fake daisies on our dining table, it is a lot of fun for me. I'm planning on painting and embroidering a bunch of stupid things and putting them on the walls of my room in the dorm.

And then, I did something crazy a couple of days ago: I sent a query letter to a literary agent. We'll see where that goes, if anywhere.

Finally, I've started speaking to some of my suitemates. It's weird to start thinking of them as real people I'll be living with for sixteen weeks, rather than blank entities I'll live with eventually, in the vaguely distant future. I don't mind it, actually. And at least one of them has a face, as far as I'm concerned.

Anyway, enough of that. How about some clothes and paintings? Yeah.

Dress: Image | Headband: Dollar Tree | Necklace: Forever 21 | Bag: Nine West via Ross

I want this in the kitchen. I hope my roommates aren't put off
by that.

My favourite quote.

Some of my things and an AWESOME present
from Dani.

Now that you've experienced my babbling and wild mess, go cast your eyes in the direction of the others!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Style and Angel Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

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

Making Statements

As I'm sure you're all aware, today's Monday! That means that it's actually Marvelous Monday, of course, because we deserve it.

This week's theme: statement jewelry!

I got this necklace for a dollar months and months ago, and I think I've only worn it once. That's a tiny bit disappointing, as I really like it. I finally busted it out today, though!

Now, I'm going to continue melting a little (summer in the desert is horrible, guys) and think about taking a nap.

And I'm switching up my photos a bit by taking them in the Cat Room, mostly because my own room is sort of a kittentopia right now.

Dress, earrings: Forever 21 | Headband: WalMart | Sunglasses: Tilly's | Necklace: Claire's | Sandals: Payless

Now, let's go see what sort of statement the others made!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Turquoise

Hey, guys, it's Monday, and you know what that means! Right? Well, you should know by now that it's Marvelous Monday! Yeah!

This week's theme: favourite colour!

You've all seen pictures of my room, or, at least a couple different pieces of it. Nearly everything in my room is a shade of blue or, more specifically, turquoise. That's because it's my favourite, of course. I mean, look at my blog.

Anyway, that was only part of the reason for my outfit. The rest is that Casey and I decided to go out to the Boulevard, braving the 100+ degree weather in pursuit of pupusas. That was so worth it, as was the trip to the antique store and the coffee shop. I ended up getting this fantastic, cheesy little cookbook from the antique store, too! It was published in 1953 by Edison, so a huge portion is just touting "The Electric Kitchen!" It's also big on the whole classic '50s housewife thing, but it does look like it'll at least be a bit useful, and it's cute, so that's totally worth it. Plus, it was dirt cheap, and I guess I'm collecting old books now.

Aww yiss.

Anyway, clothes! Right! I donned this outfit because this dress is 100% cotton, and thus much cooler than most other clothes I own. I also decided to do something interesting with it, and this shirt has made its triumphant return!

Thanks, Casey!

Casey's favourite shot of me. I don't recall what's
happening here.

My charming photographer. Ugh.

This thing is just so fantastic.

Dress: eShakti | Top, bangles, necklace: Forever 21 | Earrings: Mudd | Flats: Payless | Sunglasses: Tilly's

Now, let's go find out what the others' favourite colours are!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Flora/Fauna

It's Marvelous Monday again! Time to get enthusiastic, yo. If you don't know what Marvelous Monday is, feel free to learn.

This week's theme: floral!

I put on a dress I haven't worn in a little while, which was definitely nice. It has this great ditzy floral print, and it's just so comfy, and why haven't I worn it in so long?

Whatever, the problem has been fixed.

Dress: Ross | Earrings: WalMart | Necklace: gift | Bangles: vintage| Headband: Target | Shoes: Payless

Also, there are kittens in my life! Charlie had her kittens last Wednesday, and I've been bonding with them ever since, ugh. I am starting to look for homes for them, though, as we'll only be able to keep them for the necessary eight weeks. But still, kittens!

And be sure to check out the others' flower-covered looks!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Big Ol' Bank Slips

It's Marvelous Monday again! If you're curious about what that is, exactly, then you can go here and find out.

This week's theme: inspired by a song!

I spent nearly the whole week struggling to decide just what song to use, actually. I wanted to go for something by Balmorhea, then by MXPX, and then Sunday rolled around and I hadn't figured it out. Ludo, however, decided to save the day.

My outfit is inspired by their song, "All the Stars in Texas." Mainly, it's inspired by one specific like: tall grass, short dress. Well, hey, I've got one of those!

Plus, the whole denim-on-denim (chambray, really. My shoes are chambray) thing.

All in all, we can thank Ludo for a lot of things, like this super simple outfit.

Dress: mom | Shoes: Payless

Now, let's go find out what the others did. We might even find some new music today! Yeah!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Old Faithful

Oh, wait, wrong Old Faithful.

It's Marvelous Monday again! If you're new, you can find out more.

This week's theme: old faithful!

Now, I'm not referring to the above geyser. No, this week is all about a stalwart old piece of clothing. I have a lot of things that have gotten me through high school, most in the shape of worn-to-the-bone tees. But I rarely wear those anymore, which makes them more fickle than faithful. But, I looked in my closet and found the first of the two dresses I wear all the time. I bought them both during my junior year of high school and still wear them regularly during the summer. They were the first cute things I got from WalMart, and I'm still struggling to find anything half as cute on a regular basis.

The jewelry is all relatively new, and I usually pair this dress with a belt but I couldn't find my belt I decided to mix things up just a bit.

And I've discovered that I have a real soft spot for those delicate little necklaces from Forever 21. I like that.

Dress: WalMart | Shoes: Payless | Headband: Dollar Tree | Necklace, bangle: Forever 21 | Earrings: Mudd

Now, let's go check out the others' looks. I'm actually really curious to see what their Old Faithful pieces are!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Mix and Match

'Sup, guys. As you may well know, today's Monday! You know what that means! And if you don't: it's Marvelous Monday, and you can find out just what that's supposed to mean right over in this direction.

This week's theme: pattern mixing!

Now, if life was a bit lovelier, I'd be able to wear my heart sweater, but alas, I live in the desert. Which is currently made of lava (and fire, actually, although I'm fairly certain the Powerhouse Fire has finally been contained). Not fun.

So instead, I've had to make do with this. And that's okay.

Top: thrifted | Skirt: mom | Headband, bangles: Forever 21

Just because. Also, I really love Roranicus Pondicus.

And this week, I've gotten into a new hobby. Like, of of nowhere. I've been embroidering for the past two days, and things might be getting a little weird. Whatever, I love learning new things!

Anyway, enough about me and my new thing. Let's go see how the others mixed and matched their patterns!

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood