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

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

Pencil Pusher

Well, it's Monday, and you know what that means! It's Marvelous Monday! Yeah!

Our philosophy is this: Monday is nobody's favourite day of the week, but maybe its terrible reputation is a little undeserved. We're on a mission to make ours (and hopefully yours) a little less awful by dressing marvelously!

This week's theme: pencil skirts.

Now, I'm that really lame girl who doesn't own one. I know, I know. I've never really found one that I love, so the hunt continues. So we can all pretend that this dress is my pencil skirt. We can do that, right?

I basically wore this to get a bunch of snacks for an upcoming adventure. People have to learn that if they let me get food without structure, I will come back a weird amalgamation and no regrets.

Also, dried figs. Yum.

Looklooklook, new earrings! Earring Purgatory is over!

Dress: Ross | Blouse, necklace: Forever 21 | Bag: Volcom (from Ross, probably) | Sunglasses: Tilly's | Hose: Avenue | Flats: Payless | Earrings: Claire's

Fortunately, I'm pretty sure the others actually have pencil skirts and aren't lame like me. So go pay them some attention, they deserve it.

Sian: Sort Life Out; Buy Milk

Jocelyn: Fat, Fashionable, and Feminist

Cheri: Cheri'z Angel and Style Luvin

L: goodbye hollywood

Ventisette

I wore clothes while going on a short little jaunt into the world. That jaunt would be WalMart.

Also, this dress gives me hardcore VBO, but that's okay, because it's still perfect. Even if you can't see the flawlessness under the coat. I am so tired of this cold snap.

30x30 Items:

Dress: Avon

Other stuff:

Coat: Ross | Flats: Ross | Messy room: kids and cat combined

And today's musical task is a guilty pleasure. I guess this one would be it since I don't really listen to pop, and I guess I cultivate the image of someone who, well, doesn't listen to pop. But sometimes, you have to. Of course, most of my love for this song is due to the fact that I love Ingrid Michaelson, but that is irrelevant.

And, while this isn't directly related to, well, anything, I thought I'd share the new Cold War Kids single. I want it to be my theme song.

Diciasette

I also wore clothes today. I basically just wore them to take the trash out, but that is beside the point.

30x30 Items:

Dress: Forever 21

Other stuff:

Coat: Ross | Shoes: Payless

Tredici

Tonight/last night/whatever, I went to see The Hobbit. Keep in mind, I have neither seen the movies nor read the books (I know, I know), but after that, I might get into the whole Lord of the Rings thing after all.

Plus, I just really love Martin Freeman, especially as Bilbo now.

Anyway.

I went, along with my niece and her friend Natalie. Suffice it to say that I was  a lot more interested, but my niece has already decreed that I'm taking her to the next one.

Hm.

Purple lipstick, fishtail braid crown, hidden 
shoulder studs...

Robot nails! Aww, yeah.

30x30 Items:

Dress: Ross

Other stuff:

Coat: Ross | Necklace: Fashion Bug | Watch, tights: WalMart | Cuff, bangles: vintage | Bag: Target | Boots: Forever 21
(As ever, here's your reminder to check out Jess and Dani's 30x30 looks!)

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.

Thirty

Surprise! I'm done with 30x30, and I didn't even realise! What. This is what happens during the summer—I lose track of the days of the week. Oh, well. I need something new to do, then, clearly. So what would you guys like me to do in July? Don't leave that comment box empty!

Or do. It's your life.

Dress: Ross | Sandals: Marshall's

More pictures of Charlie because, let's face it, he's adorable. Especially in that first picture. He's not quite so nervous, even if Angel Will. Not. Have it.

Oh, well!

Twenty-Eight

I said that I'd take pictures with sunlight again, didn't I? Well, success!
I had to get dressed for a trip to the grocery store, and when it's so hot that you're pretty sure you're actually melting (a la Wicked Witch of the West), all you want to do is lie around in your pajamas and listen to music and drink cold things. Alas, I had to be civilized. It's even harder when you're more than a little stressed out, but it's all good, or something like that.
Tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow will be a good day.

I'm not sure if you can see it, but my chin dimple looks so deep in this
 photo. Butt-chins unite!

Dress: Ross | Shoes: Payless

Twenty-Three

Whoops, missed a post yesterday. The day before. Whatever, time gets wibbly-wobbly after midnight (ten thousand points to you if you appreciated the reference. Guys, I'm a nerd).

To be fair, I kind of forgot had a project that had to be finished. I didn't let that stop me today/yesterday, though! I got dressed and finished that essay with half an hour to spare. It was lovely.

Sunglasses: Tillys | Tee: Sure Clothing | Dress: Ross | Shoes that I desperately hope aren't ruined by the hose-wielding twelve-year-old: vintage

Nine

Today we've got: wind, ill-fitting tank tops, dresses as skirts, smoothies, and an essay that's less than thrilling.

Top: WalMart | Skirt/dress: Ross | Sandals: Payless | Ring: Torrid | Bracelets (all three): vintage

Four

Boring, lazy, melty day today. I spent it in a laundromat, reading, and wishing the seventeenth would just hurry up and get here already.

I wear this dress so often it's ridiculous. I'm okay with that.

Dress: Ross | Sandals: Marshall's

One

First order of business for the summer: get up at two-thirty in the afternoon, which was glorious. I regret nothing.

Second order of business for the summer: get dressed and take pictures. I used two items from my list, the flutter-sleeve blouse and the eyelet skirt. I really should make a master item post.

Skirt: Fashion Bug | Top: Marshall's | Shoes: Payless | Ring: Vintage (for two bucks, living la vida awesome) | Cuff: vintage (hand-me-down, actually)

My hair is barely acceptable, but that's okay, because it will soon be full of chlorine and happiness. That's right, the third order of business for the summer: swimming. And hopefully not getting sunburned. Challenge accepted.

Celebrate Your Mother.

Seriously, guys.

I'm also pretty sure you should be doing your field assignments instead of watching Benedict Cumberbatch be flawless Sherlock. Or maybe that's just me.

Anyway, here's what I wore on an exciting trip to the grocery store.

Dress: Ross | Sandals that you can barely see, unfortunately: Payless | Purse: Charlotte Russe | Sunglasses: Tilly's | Matryoshka necklace: Forever 21.

I just love this sweet little necklace! Everyone needs Russian nesting dolls in their lives, and on their necks.

Happy Mother's Day! Go bake your mom some cookies or lemon bars or something, and be her favourite child for the day.

Also, since it is Mother's Day: I love you , Mom! You've always been really good at hiding that cape, but we all know that you're a superhero. All of those good pieces of me come from you, I'm sure of it. So thank you for being half of my genetic code, and my favourite superhero. You really are the best.