Saddle Shoes of Death

So it turns out that I'm really bad at posting every day. Or regularly at all. These are things we all learn.

I finally went out and took pictures, though, which I count as a victory. There were people down the street, and they could see me taking pictures of myself with my tripod and everything. But I persevered.

It's a little silly that I haven't taken a picture of this outfit yet, considering how often I wear it and how much I like it. But then, I haven't taken many pictures of outfits at all in the past few months. Sorry about that. I am still on various places on the internet, though! It's amazing how much time a person can spend sleeping, or knitting, or playing Portal. I am perpetually amazed.

How has your year been so far?

Please, someome tell my hair to stop doing what it's doing and
just cooperate.

Top, shoes: Forever 21 | Dress: Old Navy (courtesy of Dani) | Tights: WalMart | Earrings: Sedona | Sunglasses: Firmoo.com

And I am so, so, so behind on all of my bog reading. I know how I'm gonna spend the next week! I miss you all dearly, and I need to actually stay caught up on stuff.

Tripod

So I found myself with a bit of money (oh, jury duty, you were so good to me) and I finally got a tripod for my camera. It was fourteen dollars at WalMart, and excepting the fact that I'm pretty inept with it, I'm happy with it. It's a Targus, and it extends to 42 inches, which is perfect for full outfit shots (we can have vertical pictures, oh happy day!), but a bit tricky for detail shots. I blame the height, though; it's really just me.

I played around with it a bit on my porch earlier, and I'm sure that I'll get the hang of it eventually!

Probably.

Wherever that bruise came from, it kinda hurts.

Not the focus I intended, but kinda cool all the same.

Dress: Old Navy (via Dani) | Shoes: Dorothy Perkins (also via Dani) | Necklace: Claire's | Backpack: Ross | Bangles: Forever 21 | Sunglasses: Tilly's

Summer Uniform

I discovered this outfit in Sedona, and I've since worn it more times than I'm sure sure is acceptable for a blogger, but whatever.

I've also realised that I like the lighting in my mom's sewing room the cats' room, and while I had a bit of trouble with a chair/my face, I might end up shaking things up a bit and presenting a new background on occasion. Lucky us!

Also, sorry for the wrinkly quality of my dress, I'd just pulled it out of my laundry basket so I could be clothed for a trip to the 99 Cent Store.

Whoops, chair.

Whoops, talking to my mom.

Dress: WalMart | Tee: Old Navy | Sunglasses: Tilly's

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.

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.

Diciannove

Today was dull. Just some errands, basically.

And now that I have worn clothes and gone out into the world (and blogged about it), I'm off to sleep this cold away. That's all I ever want to do when I'm sick. Well, that, and drink scalding hot tea. That one will have to wait, though.

30x30 Items:

Tee: Old Navy | Skirt: mom's

Other stuff:

Sunglasses, collar: Charming Charlie | Bag: Target | Tights: WalMart | Shoes: Vans

The thing about this tee-shirt is that I really, really want to wear it to the Long Beach Aquarium. And stand in front of the hanging blue whale and have pictures taken of both the whale, and me in my whale tee, and it would be a whale of a good time.

And that's why you should never discuss clothes under the influence of a cold, guys. Things get a little weird.
(As ever, go check out Dani and Jess and be happy.)

Now With More Fire!

This weekend has been a fairly busy one! I spent Friday night at Casey's, where I learned how to extinguish a torch (not the best time to realize just how much you dislike fire), watched Casey play with fire, spent more time watching/quoting Archer than people should, and, you know, sleeping.

On Saturday, we went to breakfast with Erika. There was a brief exploration of a nearby Dollar Tree before dropping Casey off at the train station. After that, Erika and I went thrifting. It was the first time she'd ever gone, really, and she actually bought something! I also got a great black sweater and a tee-shirt for my upcoming costume.

I'm so excited for Halloween.

I also got five more books. Not a proud moment.

Anyway.

Today, I spent it at Erika's house, painting her nails, watching Sabrina (not the teenage witch), and teaching her a simple yoga sequence.

And that, folks, is my weekend in a fairly small nutshell.

This is called fleshing. It makes me cringe.

Twenty-One

Things I am currently putting off: my essay, rereading Frankenstein, and cleaning my room. Le sigh.

To cheer myself up/distract myself from my procrastination, I decided to wear my favourite skirt and my favourite sandals. The sandals are slowly falling apart. I might need to superglue them together or something. Anything to keep them each in one piece!

Camisole: Old Navy | Skirt: ASOS Curve | Necklace, bangles: Forever 21 | Sandals: Marshall's

And, because I can, I'm going to tell you that this is my favourite nail polish, ever. OPI's "Ocean Love Potion." It's the most expensive nail polish I've ever bought, at almost ten dollars, so I'm determined to use it up and love it forever. But I really just meant to say that it matches my room. Oh, well, tangents are for cool kids. So is knitting.

It's too hot to think logically. I need another Otter Pop.

Twelve

I finally went swimming today, which was glorious. I just hope I didn't get a sunburn. That would suck, since I'm going to the beach in about five days. It's so close, but so far away!

Also, my room is a mess, but I'm too tired to care. Note to self: if you let three-year-olds make houses out of pillows in your room, make them pick it up after.

Is it naptime yet?

I had a staring contest with a teddy bear.
And won.
(Which is a lie. My eyes are closed.)

Skirt: made by my mom | Camisole: Old Navy | Necklace: DIY | Shoes: Payless