This Sentence Is False

I am not wearing makeup, because I did not go to the DPS to get my license renewed this morning, and I did not have to look pretty. I did not renew my license because my birthday is not tomorrow. I do not have to look older, because I am not going to the movies to get into an R movie on my would-be 17th birthday. That would all be preposterous.

I'm just attending a Fabuary party later today.

For some reason, I look weirdly tall in this picture.

Sweater - Gift, Urban Outfitters
Belt - Modcloth
Dress - Modcloth
Shoes - Target

Ohhh Leap Day....

So today is the day that only comes every four years. Yes, today is what makes our challenge "366", as opposed to "365". Leap day. I got a super cute dress as a gift from my grandma on her Las Vegas trip, and I couldn't wait to use it, even though its much more of a summer dress. I thought, since it's leap day, lets mix some seasonal colors. I took the "blacks" of fall and winter, and mixed it with my light pink and white dress of summer. I really like this outfit a lot, and it's perfect for a little "day date". :) Heres to Leap Day, and the last day of the second month!

My Outfit for Today: February 29, 2012

Top: Forever 21
Dress: Gift (H&M)
Leggings: Charlotte Russe
Shoes: Target
Belt: Langford Market

Some Call It Cocky...

A few years ago, my family had pet peacocks. We only had a few males, but every spring they would grow their beautiful tail feathers, and every summer/fall they would lose them all. As a result, we have quite a few feathers decorating our house, and my family - especially my mom and me - are in love with any peacock design. Our friends know this, and they like giving us things with peacock feathers on them. Some good friends gave me this bracelet for my birthday, and I wanted to wear it as soon as possible! I'm not a huge fan of the shoulders on this shirt, but it went well with the bracelet, so I wore it.

Shirt - Modcloth
Tank - Forever 21
Bracelet - Gift
Jeans - Contents
Shoes - Clothing exchange

I'm A Gangsta'!

The definition of "gangster" has changed over time, but really it has the same meaning. A gangster is someone who doesn't usually play by the rules, and has that reputation. I am a "gangster", but not he same type of gangster we have in our world today. I'm a 1920's gangster. I saw a picture online yesterday, while doing a school report on the 20's, of a gangster sneaking in to a speak easy. He seemed to have such class, and a persona of "I can do whatever I want". So, with that idea in mind, I brought together some pieces in my closet to create my own female version of a 1920's gangster. Its really interesting to me. I don't know if I can really pull it off! Once again, I'm taking a lot of different costume pieces and using them for real life!

My Outfit for Today: February 28,2012

Top: Academy
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Suspenders: Claire's
Jeans: Papaya
Shoes: Danny's Trix and Kix
Hat: Walmart
Belt: Target

All I Need Is a Hipster Hat

My friend Eviva got me this cardigan for my birthday, and I'm still getting over it. It's so pretty, and you know how much I love cardigans! I also got the necklace and bracelet for my birthday - my friends have such good taste :) I think I might have to change this up sometime and add a collared shirt and bowtie, because the sweater + vest combo reminds me of a college professor....and who doesn't want to look like that?

Sweater - Gift, Urban Outfitters
Vest - Clothing exchange
Necklace - Gift
Shirt - Old Navy
Bracelet - Gift
Jeans - DKNY Outlet
Shoes - DSW

Strawberry Necklace!

So as I was searching for my outfit this morning, I came across a very small necklace with a strawberry on it. I love strawberries, and strawberry flavored candies and such. I thought, "well, why not center the outfit around such a cute necklace!". I found this really awesome dark green v-necked shirt, which happens to be one of my favorites, blue jean skirt, my boots, and a sequined red bow. BAM. There was the outfit. It's interesting to see what comes out when you center your entire outfit around such a small piece. :) I really do love it!

My Outfit for Today: February 27, 2012.

Top: Kohls
Skirt: Michaels
Tights: borrowed from mom
Boots: Gift
Bow: Claire's
Necklace: borrowed from sister

It's A Science

I don't have that many dress/sweater combinations that I can make, but I've always liked the idea of pairing the two. I tried on three dresses this morning before finding one that worked. This dress can actually barely qualify as such because it's so short, but I folded the bodice down and turned it into a decent-length skirt. It wasn't terribly flattering from the side, but I really like the overall result. It always excites me when little experiments like this work out :)

Sweater - Missoni for Target
Belt - Loehmann's
Dress - Clothing exchange
Shoes - Target

No, I Didn't Forget! (Day Two) and Entering The Capri's!

So, I promise I didn't forget yesterday about posting. I wore my outfit in the morning and had rehearsal clothes on the rest of the day. By the time I got home, I was swamped with homework and other such duties, and could not pursue the blog. This pic, like Abbie's not too long ago, Is not me wearing it.... because I'm too tired to change back into it at this point. I'll be sure and document everything I wore though. Its really a very cute outfit, and I love it!

My Outfit for YESTERDAY: February 25, 2012

Top: JCPenny
Leo: Dance Store
Jeans: Forever 21
Belt: Langford Market
Necklace: Gift
Shoes: Payless
Flower: JCPenny



Now, Today is kind of an exciting day. Today is Abbie's Birthday Party. (Her birthday is next week for those of you who don't know... March 1st!). We're gonna be running around at Miller most of the day, so I thought I might as well wear something comfy, and pretty flowy. Also, I ran out of long jeans this morning. I havent had much time to run by the laundry and wash my jeans, so today enters my capri's! The ones i'm wearing, are my fave, and I'm sure you'll see them often!

My Outift for Today: February 26, 2012,

Top: Kohls

Cami: Kohls

Jeans: Kohls

Cardigan: Forever 21 NYC

Shoes: Payless

Casually Comfortable

Surprise - I have rehearsal for five hours today. Also, surprise - I'm going the t-shirt and sweats route. Once I get to dance rehearsal I'll actually change into a maxi skirt, but since I don't really like maxi skirts and I'll only be wearing it for a few hours, you don't get to see it...yet. I'm sure that will change soon!

Jacket - Ski outlet in Estes Park, CO
T-shirt - Old Navy
Tank - Gift, The Buckle
Pants - B.way Across America merchandise booth
Shoes - Target

Simply Gorgeous

The weather this morning was so nice - perfect temperature, just a hint of sun - that I felt compelled to wear something pretty. I was starting to miss this cardigan (^.^), so of course I had to put it on. It's chillier now, so when I leave the house again I'll be putting on a much heavier jacket.



Cardigan - Gift, Modcloth
Shirt - Forever 21
Jeans - DKNY Outlet
Shoes - Gift, DSW

The Weather Needs To Decide On A Temperature!

Okay, so this bi-polar weather is starting to drive me crazy. I wore that long sleeve outfit for the Rockets game on Wednesday, and I was sweating. Now, I go out in this cute blue plaid short sleeve and its COLD. What is this? Why can't the weather decide on what temperature to stay at? I would really appreciate it. My outfits would too! This outfit, I have worn several times in the past. I wanted to get it out of the way for that very reason. I like the shirt, I just wore it too many times when I got it.

My Outfit for Today: February 24, 2012.

Top: JCPenny
Jeans: JCPenny
Shoes: Wet Seal
Scarf: borrowed from mom

The Opposite of Christmas in July

I would like to say that, when worn with a sweater, shorts are perfectly fine and seasonally appropriate ;) It was actually a little chilly outside when we were eating lunch (on a concrete patio, with the wind blowing), so my arms were warm and my legs were COLD.

I really like this outfit. I love this sweater, but it can sometimes seem boring if it's paired with normal jeans. When it's with cherry red shorts, though, it's perfect! The shorts might make it look like the Fourth of July's come early, but I'm just showing my patriotism now, when I actually have red, white, and blue to wear - there's a sad lack of royal blue in my closet.

Sweater - Ann Taylor
Necklace - Jubilee
Shorts - Urban Outfitters
Shoes - DSW

I Wish I Could Label Myself As....

... A thrifter. I have never thrifted in my life, yet a girl in Ragtime asked my yesterday if I was one. But I'm not! I simply come up with ideas I see on thrifting websites. Today's outfit is pretty laid back, but I really like the style of the outfit. Its not completly lindy, but it is lindy in that same way. In the pic, you can't see the boots, but i'm wearing my lace ups!

My Outfit for Today: February 23, 2012.

Top: Papaya
Cami: Papaya
Jeans: JCPenny
Boots: Payless
Necklace: Gift

I Don't Play By The Rules!

Okay, so I decided I didn't want to change between now and the Rockets game Abbie and I are singing at later. I never want to have to wear this again, either. So, they sent us an email about what we had to wear, and my first reaction was.... ummm.... yuck! They said we had to wear a button down, long sleeve collared shirt (specific much?), a knee length skirt, and dark shoes. Well, I needed to jazz this outfit up. I was desperate to make it more exciting. So, I did! Here is my never-going-to-wear-this-again combination:)

My Outfit for Today: February 22, 2012.

Shirt: Walmart
Over: Forever 21
Skirt: Walmart
Belt: Langford Market
Tights: Dance store
Shoes: Naturalizer
Necklace: Forever 21
Hat: Gift (JCPenny)

Holding On

Lindy got me this scarf for Valentine's Day. Isn't it pretty? It's super silky, too. Like, I-didn't-know-scarves-could-feel-this-good silky. And one of the stripes matches my hair pretty well ;)

I almost wore shorts today, because the temperature is creeping up (Noooo!), but decided on jeans because I have about eight months of shorts to look forward to. I'm holding on to cool weather clothes as long as I can - my shorts are woefully...not lacking, but not pretty like jeans and tights. Woefully boring? Meh. I'm not a huge fan of shorts. Unless they're bright red and high waisted.

Scarf - Gift, The Lift (I am the king of rhyming things)
Shirt - Vintage, belonged to my mom
Tank - Forever 21
Jeans - Contents
Shoes - DSW

Feelin' Dapper

I thought of this outfit at the beginning of the year, but I wasn't sure I was brave enough to wear it until now. And...I kind of love it. A lot. I only wish I had black oxfords and ginormous 80's glasses to go with it! I've already gotten lots of compliments on it, which makes me like it even more. It's just so...weird. And I love weird :) (The bowtie is actually a hair bow [another freebie from Modcloth] that I stuck on with a safety pin. I'm psyched it actually stayed on!)



Shirt - Borrowed from my brother
Bowtie - Modcloth
Shorts - Urban Outfitters
Tights - Target
Shoes - Target

Ohhh That Printed Scarf...

There are so many great things about having a printed scarf. I love the design and the colors on this thing, and it really has the potential to complete an outfit. Today, I thought i'd just wear this v-neck, but it really seemed like something was missing. Then SHABAM. I found the printed scarf, tied it in a simple knot, and then the outfit seemed a lot more interesting. I really like the muted colors of todays outfit, also. I'm not a whiz for bold colors, so this outfit suits my personal taste.

My Outfit for Today: February 21, 2012.

Top: Hand me down (Hollister)
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Jeans: Forever 21
Scarf: Wet Seal
Shoes:Payless
Headband: Gift

School Girl Wannabee

For some reason, this outfit reminds me of going to school. Maybe it's because of the collared shirt, because I'm not a big fan of collared shirts. I think also the fact that i'm wearing "fake sperry's". Its like... the classic schoolgirl outfit. Unlike Abbie, I was never one of those "school girl wannabee's". I don't like the fact of wearing a school uniform, simply because I don't like the look of school uniforms (except maybe a plaid skirt.... I could go for that!). None the less, here is my outfit!

My Outfit for Today: February 20, 2012.

Top: Aeropostale
Cami: Hand me down
Jeans: JCPenny
Shoes: Academy
Headband: Gift.

FTW?

I wanted to save this sweater for fall, because that's when I got it and it just feels like a fall sweater to me. However, this morning I was searching for things to wear and picked it up...and I was gone. I love this sweater, especially the colors, and it's surprisingly soft for something from Forever 21 - synthetic fibers for the win! Or, you know, not.

Necklace - Gift
Sweater - Forever 21
Tank - Old Navy
Jeans - DKNY Outlet
Shoes - Target

We're A Seventh of the Way Done?!

It seems kind of hard to believe that we've already done 50 outfits - and that there have already been 50 days this year! It's a little scary, too; time seems to be passing by so quickly. Like Lindy said, go over to our outfit pages and tell us which of the 50 you've liked the most! We love getting your emails!

This shirt is actually a dress, but I tucked it up into the bodice and threw a belt on. I kind of love turning dresses (temporarily) into shirts - it opens up a whole new field of outfit possibilitites, and some of my dresses - like this one - would make really lovely shirts.

Blazer - Target

Shirt/Dress - Francesca's

Belt - Forever 21

Jeans - DKNY Outlet



Shoes - Target

Outfit Number 50?

So, We're already at day 50. 50 different outfits.... and 316 to go. Its crazy how the time has gone by, and I really do love this blog experience. I thought, since its sort of a semi-special day, I'd wear one of my other favorite dresses. Its a Forever 21 dress, and its a little short, but it brings up great memories, and its fun and flattering.

Since it's day 50, Id like YOU to tell us your favorite outfit so far! You've got lots to choose from!

My Outfit for Today: February 19, 2012.

Dress: Forever 21
Tights: Dance store
Scarf: Target
Boots: Gift
Flower: JCPenny

Mmm...Pizza

I am looking super gorgeous today because I got about five hours of sleep in a tent during a thunderstorm that almost flooded the BARN my scout crew was sleeping in, then had a super busy day. Yay. I'm tired.

When I wear this shirt, I realize that there are two types of people in this world: Those who get it, because they're cool, and those who want to know just why I'm wearing the face of a chubby, 30 year old man with the mustache of a pedophile who apparently really loves pizza on my shirt. For the most part, I get the latter reaction. And have no idea how to explain it.

Jacket -  Academy? It's my mom's.
Shirt - 2012 Tour de Nerdfighting
Shorts - Academy
Socks - Gift

The Place Where Dreams Come True

When I was in 7th grade, our family went to Walt Disney World. I had a BLAST on that trip. Of course, my favorite part was the roller coasters and the big "Splash Mountain" in Magic Kingdom, but we also got the chance to meet Mickey and Minnie. It was such a cute moment. When we went to the World of Disney store the day we left, I knew I had to get a Disney Shirt. The one I'm wearing today was my choice. Its hard to believe I got this shirt like... 4 and a half years ago, and still fits me like a glove. I've got rehearsal all day today, so I was going for comfy but easy looking.

My Outfit for Today: February 18, 2012.

Top: World of Disney- Walt Disney World
Leotard: Dance Store
Shorts: Walmart?
Tights: Dance Store
Leg Warmers: Claire's
Shoes: Payless.
Flower: JCPenny.

And if any of you are curious, my new pointe shoes are Russian Pointe Entrada's. They're super pretty!

Before I Go

I'm actually not going to be in this outfit all day, because I'm leaving for a campout this afternoon. But, since you've already seen my fashion-forward Venture Scout uniform (albeit not on me), I figured I would give you a cute outfit! I got this shirt for Christmas last year, after my mom and I (at different times) saw it on Modcloth and thought it was adorable/incredibly me. I know you can't see the detailing too well because of my good friend, the red Liberty of London scarf, but it's pretty much black buttons and piping. Tres adorable!

(Apparently Fridays put me in a French mood? I don't know.)

Shirt - Gift, Modcloth
Scarf - Vintage Liberty of London fabric
Bracelets/Scarf Ring - Gift
Purse - Vintage, from my mom
Belt - Charlotte Russe
Jeans - Forever 21
Shoes - Gift, DSW

R.I.P. Grishko Triumph's

So, Abbie and I take ballet/ pointe on fridays. I've had these pointe shoes, my first pair, for around 5-6 months. It was only a few weeks ago did I start feeling my toes on the ground and it was quite painful. I realized then- my beautiful first pair of pointe shoes, my Triumphs, were dying and dead. It's quite a sad death, but I plan to hang them in my room with pride. I planned a new fitting right on time, though. I'm getting fitted for new shoes today, right before class! I must say, i'm excited! The box was too thin on my Grishko's, and the box was also too wide for my feet. Either way, they weren't the shoe for me. Now, on to my outfit. I really didn't feel like changing twice today, so i'm just wearing my dance clothes and some comfy sweats. I love comfy sweats!

My Outfit for Today: February 17, 2012.

Leotard: dance store
Tight: dance store
Jacket: hand me down
Sweat pants: Walmart
Boots: Aeropostale

On a side note, would you like to see my new pointe shoes tomorrow after I get them? I can post a pic. Just comment below.

Farmville Fabulous

As some of you know, my mom got chickens for Christmas (yes, we homeschool), because she always wants fresh eggs. In a month and a half, the four oldest have already grown (near) full size and actually look like chickens - it's kind of funny to look back at the pictures we took when they were chicks. Anyway, they're roaming free in our yard until my dad has time to build a chicken coop for them, so they sometimes get in the way of these pictures. Or, like today, we decide to include them - blurry, flapping wings and all.

This outfit was inspired by an article I saw on a blog. I'm intrigued by the idea of mixing prints, but usually have no idea how to do it/my clothes' patterns are all too vivid to mix together. I really liked the idea of a textured sweater over a floral shirt - and this time, I actually had the clothes to do it! I really like the final result, and hope you do too!

Headband - Target
Shirt - Gift, Anthropologie
Sweater - Loehmann's
Jeans - Forever 21
Shoes - Journeys

The Zebra Shirt.

I got this shirt a couple of years ago on the sale rack with my cousin , Meredith. Her and I thought it would be fun to go shopping a few days after thanksgiving, so we found these two shirts so we could match! I loved it back then, and even though I still like it now, it isn't as flattering as it used to be. I've lost a couple of pounds since I was a freshman, and this shirt has become a little too big. It kind of swallows me. Even though I still like it, I don't like it as much as I used to. I hope you enjoy it though!

My Outfit for Today: February 16, 2012.

Top: Kohls
Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Boots: Gift
Headband: Gift

Pianissimo

I love my piano, and it seemed to fit in well with my outfit today. For some reason, in winter I am incredibly attracted to muted colors (what a difference from the other three seasons!), and this outfit definitely shows that! To me, the color scheme almost feels antique - something else I love, thanks to my parents - even if the clothes most definitely aren't. Well, aside from my necklace, which I actually bought at my mom's antique store.

Headband - Claire's
Necklace - DIY'd from a watch face at my mom's antique store
Shirt - Old Navy
Cardigan - Francesca's
Jeans - DKNY Outlet
Shoes - Clarks

I Found My Black Flats!

After searching my closet, my old black flats appeared. I got my black boots for christmas, so before that, the only black shoes I owned were these flats. I used them A LOT last year. For that very reason, i'm trying to not use them as much this year. Somehow, I saw them in my closet, and I thought they'd look great with this outfit. Also, my necklace i'm wearing.... a Valentine's gift from Abbie! Do you like it? Because I certainly do!

My Outfit for Today: February 15, 2012.

Top: Gift (Wet Seal)
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Jeans: Papaya
Shoes: Target
Headband: Claire's
Necklace: Gift

With Love From Me, To You

Looks like Lindy and I had the same idea...again! I love me some Beatles, and they undoubtedly have some of the most Valentine's-appropriate songs. As you can see, my closet did not miraculously turn pink for Valentine's Day (the only day of the year I wish I had something of that shade...), so I went the girly route instead! Because girly and pink and love go hand in hand, right? I got this bow as a Modcloth freebie, and I (actually) really like it, even if it kind of reminds me of a banana split. All the bows were overwhelming me, so I paired it with a leather jacket and settled into more comfortable territory ;) I hope everyone had an awesome/sweet/romantic Valentine's Day and got to enjoy way too many sweets!

Bow - Modcloth freebie
Jacket - Hand-me-down (from my little brother, believe it or not)
Shirt - Anthropologie
Jeans - Contents
Shoes - Target

All You Need Is Love

My favorite band is The Beatles. Their music is just like.... heaven in song. I've been saving this shirt JUST for today, because it's my favorite band with one of my favorite "messages" they've sent to the world. All you need is love. Today, Valentine's Day is a representation to that. So to my family, M, D, T, Z, Abbie, and MANY MANY more, I love you. If you're reading this blog, I probably love you. Have a great valentines day, and no matter if you're single or not, have a day full of LOVE! 'cause "love is all you need..."

My Outfit for Today: February 14, 2012.

Top: JCPenny
Cardigan: Buffalo Exchange
Jeans: Forever 21
Socks: Gift

Comfy Cozy

Somehow, my room is always the coldest room in the house. Usually, I really appreciate this. I can't stand being hot and would rather curl up under multiple blankets than have a warm room at night. However, when I have to drag myself out of bed, tired and cold...it's no fun at all. So I put a cozy sweater and green fuzzy socks (took 'em off for the picture) on - and then threw a sweatshirt on over them! My mom finally caved and turned our heater on, so I was actually relatively warm once I left the cold confines of my bedroom!

Shirt - Urban Outfitters
Sweater - Gift, Old Navy
Jeans - DKNY Outlet
Shoes - Target

Ohhh Sweet Mystery of Life- At Last I've Found Thee!

So, Abbie and I are going on a little "Valentine's Date" today to look for costume pieces for our Hunger Games capitol costumes. I thought since it was almost Valentines Day, i'd pull out my cute, pink dress. I got this dress with my friend Staci a while back... almost two years ago. I origionally got it as an audition dress to wear for my Thoroughly Modern Millie audition, as I was auditioning for Miss Dorothy, but now, I use it all the time. I like this dress a lot, and I wish you could see the back! Its got a lacy pattern on the back, and I really like it!

Also, I brought back my oxfords. I LOVE these shoes, and I wish I could wear them more often!

My Outfit for Today: February 13, 2012

Dress: Forever 21
Tights: Gift- Discount Dance
Shoes: Payless
Bow: Forever 21
Necklace: Forever 21
Jacket: Hand me down

Cardigan In Near-Freezing Weather? Check.

Isn't it funny how some little things just seem to stick in your mind? I wore this exact outfit once, a year ago, but I've been wanting to wear it again for a long time! I love my pencil skirt more than your average sixteen-year-old girl - come to think of it, how many of us actually own pencil skirts? - and like all of my favorite outfits, this one has a quirky/retro vibe to it.

It was FREEZING outside when I went to take my picture this morning! Of course, I get in the car and see that it's 35 degrees outside - and all I'm wearing is a cardigan. Of course, my brothers were in short sleeves and one was wearing shorts, so I guess I don't have any room to complain. You know it's chilly when THEY'RE cold!

Necklace - Gift, Francesca's
Shirt - Express
Cardigan - Francesca's
Skirt - Target
Tights - Gift, Modcloth
Shoes - Target

Chilly, Sunny, Beautiful.

I'm wearing a short sleeve because i'll be inside most of the day, but this is a very cute outfit and I couldn't help but take it outside. Its pretty chilly out, but thats the type of weather I love. Its also very sunny, which I also love. Its so beautiful outside- I wish it would stay. This is a very cute outfit. I love the shirt. It was a hand me down, but I wore it the first day I got it. There are so many myths about how stripes make you look, but really, this shirt is very flattering.

My Outfit for Today: February 12, 2012

Top: Hand me down
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Jeans: JCPenny
Shoes: Naturalizer
Flower: JCPenny

ACT: Actually Crazy Tired.

I don't know if you've kept up with my schedule as much as I have (I sure hope you haven't), but i've been very busy lately. Yesterday I worked, then had class, then went to a show with Abbie. The show was Riverdance- and it was actually super cool. Cute guys irish dancing was the main theme. Of course, I didn't get home till nearly midnight.

After that crazy late night, I got up super early, 6:45, and went to take the ACT over at a local high school. Keep in mind, this college entrence exam, like the SAT, is 5 hours long. After a late night, I was super tired during the test. As soon it was over, I had to go to a 5 hour Ragtime rehearsal. I had NO intention of looking cute in any way. I just knew this was going to be a very long, very tiring day, so I grabbed my sweatpants, a longsleeve comfy shirt, and ran out the door.

My Outfit for Today: February 11, 2012

Top: hand me down
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Pants: Walmart
Shoes: Payless

How Can You Tell I Have Rehearsal All Day?

The sweatpants and fashionable mix of black, brown, and navy, of course. This is a very a) it's chilly outside and b) I have a five-hour-long rehearsal today type outfit. It's super comfortable, though!

Whenever I go see a show (especially if it's one of my favorites), I usually try to get a shirt or some sort of souvenir (at the overpriced merchandise booth!). When I saw A Chorus Line two years ago, I didn't like any of the shirts and the jackets were something like $60, so I got these pants - which was kind of a weird buy for me. I usually end up sleeping in them when it's cold outside, but occasionally, on days like these, they get to see the sun.

Shirt - Clothing exchange
Tank - Gift, The Buckle
Pants - Broadway Across America booth
Shoes - DSW

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go

One of the problems with homeschooling is that sometimes, you don't leave the house all day. On Wednesday, I went outside once - to go on a Sonic run for my little brother. I reserved this outfit for Friday, because that's normally the day where we're so busy I don't get much school done and we go lots of different places and whatnot. But I woke up this morning, all excited to wear this dress, and my mom told me we weren't going to our normal Friday places because my brother is still sick. (He got the flu earlier this week.) So it looks like I won't be leaving the house - again - until this afternoon, for ballet. At least I'm going to a show with Lindy tonight - my cute outfit won't entirely go to waste!

I'm pretty sure Lindy has been waiting for me to wear this dress - I think she likes it just as much as I do! I've had a little trouble figuring out different ways to wear it - which is odd, since it's a just shirtdress - and that's why I haven't worn it yet. I can't use up too many options too fast!

Dress - Modcloth
Tights - Target
Shoes - Syms

Also, we've finally put up pages with all of our outfits on them! They're up top, above the search bar. Go on and take a look!

From Costume, to Cutie!

I am an actress. I am ALL about costumes. When I go to movie premires, it is only fun if I dress up in a costume. Like, seriously, it's the best part. Also, I've got tons of old costume pieces and shoes from over the years. I was looking for something interesting again today, and I found this white button down shirt. I got it at Walmart for like 10 dollars.... for a costume to wear at a Harry Potter premire. Little did I know I could even use it later! Also, the shoes, I needed old fashioned 50's keds for a production I was in 5 (screeech! can that be true?) years ago. They still fit quite nicely actually. So my lesson for today is, if you go searching for a costume for halloween, movie premire, etc, try and use it again!

My Outfit for Today: February 10, 2012.

Top: Walmart
Cami: hand me down
Cardigan: Forever 21
Jeans: Papaya
Shoes: Danny's Trix and Kix
Headband: Gift
Necklace: Forever 21

Chevron Stripes

My aunt gave me this scarf for Christmas, and I love it! The colors are so pretty in their muted little ways, I love the pattern (I am a stripes kind of girl - chevron or not), and it's thin enough to wear year round. Well....theoretically. You probably won't see me in many scarves come summer!

Headband - Target

Scarf - Gift

Sweater - Forever 21

Tank - Gift, The Buckle
Jeans - Clothing exchange
Shoes - DSW

And before I forget, I had to get a dress for a debutante ball I'm going to this summer, and my friend Allison requested that I put a picture up here...about two weeks ago! Here you go, Allison:

Surprise, it's vintage :)

Fabulous! (That Is My Simple Request)

So almost 3 years ago, in the summer of 2009, I did HSM2 with Houston Center Stage Theatre, in conjunction with Lone Star College- Cy Fair. It was an amazing experience, because during the summer, we did a 4th of july performance. Since our Sharpay couldn't make it, I was told to play the role at the event. It was SO much fun. At the time, I needed a red shirt to wear (to represent HSM2) and we went to this local store called LA Fashion (which is closed now) and found this shirt. I don't LOVE it, but since i've been feeling "out of the norm" lately, I thought i'd give it a go.

My Outfit for Today: February 9, 2012.

Long Sleeve: Aeropostale
Blouse: LA Fashion
Jeans: Forever 21
Boots: Gift
Ribbon: Hobby Lobby

Doubling Up

If you hadn't noticed yet, I absolutely adore tights - colored, patterened, crocheted. These are the tights that originally started my obsession. My friend Erin and I bought identical pairs on sale at Anthropologie and took them on trips to opposite sides of the country. I love these tights, but they're so thin that when you put them on, the color disappears and you look like, as people have so kindly told me, you have a skin disease. To make them more saturated, I put on rust colored tights under the floral ones - and now they're nice and dark and definitely not skin-colored. Hoorah!

Headband - Claire's

Necklace - Gift, James Avery

Sweater - Clothing exchange

Skirt - Macy's

Tights - Anthropologie and Target

Shoes - Target

Lets Use These While We Can!

The weather has been SO nice. Its rarely been to 70 degrees, even in the afternoon. Since it's stayed cool in the morning, I thought I may as well use the cool weather stuff, like this furry jacket, scarf,  and a short sleeve turtleneck. Lets use it while I can, right? I love using browns. Browns suit my skin tone, and compliment my new auburn hair color. I wouldn't say this is my favorite outfit of all time, but I do like it a lot! Winter please last longer!!

My Outfit for Today: February 8, 2012

Jacket: Aeropostale
Shirt: Hand me down
Scarf: borrowed from mom
Belt: Target
Jeans: JCPenny
Boots: Wet Seal
Headband: Claires

Fire Engine Red

I got these red skinnies in the fall, and I've had trouble finding things I already own to pair with them. The general rule with red skinny jeans is no slim-fitting tops, which basically describes most of my shirts! I've worn this shirt/sweater combo with regular skinny jeans before, so I thought, "Why not?" The shirt's a vintage one that my mom bought in the '80s, so it has rather puffy sleeves. I don't usually wear it without a sweater on top, so even though it's a summer shirt it tends to show up only when it's cold outside. I'm sorry my hair is covering up most of the embroidery - next time I wear it, I'll try to brush my hair back or wear it up.

Headband - Target
Sweater - Forever 21
Shirt - Vintage
Jeans - Delia's
Boots - Dillard's

Thinkin' Too Much Pink!

I thought I didn't have very much pink in my closet. Well, I guess I was wrong, because almost every day do I find something pink. I was a very girly girl when I was younger, but I didn't realize how much pink I actually bought until now. This is also kind of a "never going to wear this combination again because I don't like it" type of day. Since I don't quite enjoy the color pink, and since winter never lasts long here, lets grab that pink long- sleeve and never wear it again, shall we?

My Outfit for Today: February 7, 2012

Shirt: Papaya
Cami: JCPenny
Jeans: Aeropostale
Cardigan: Papaya
Boots: Gift
Flower: Papaya
Necklace: hand me down

Also, I'd like to wish my grandpa a happy birthday!

Look Who Got My Letter!

Looks like winter responded! Yesterday was a mess of driving back into town from Waller, my brother's birthday party (which I could not attend), Scouts, and a Super Bowl party - so I did not get a picture of my outfit. I recreated it for you, because I love our faithful readers and this outfit is obviously a winner. It's my venture scouts uniform - can you tell the crew is largely run by teenage boys?

Like Lindy, today I took advantage of the chill and pulled on a sweater. It's my belief that winter gets the short end of the stick, because for a month or two (most of which actually takes place in the fall) people are SUPER EXCITED about winter and Christmas, and there are winter ads all over the place and you can't change the tv channel without seeing at least one snowman or snowflake. But then, after New Year's, that all disappears and people want to know when spring is coming. But now, in the (actual) middle of winter, I am proud to wear a sweater with snowflakes on it. Even if it has yet to drop below freezing in Houston.

You can pretend like I'm wearing it....when I took the pictures, I was too cold to change.

Shirt - Scouts
Jeans - American Eagle
Shoes - DSW

Sweater - Clothing exchange
Dress - Clothing exchange
Tights - Dance store
Boots - Clarks

I Had This Super Cute Idea...

... then, I woke up this morning. I was in a crazy experimenting mood yesterday, scanning my closet coming up with obscure ideas and new combinations. Then, I woke up FREEZING cold. This is not the weather for a cute, light, flowy dress, now is it? I'll probably wear the outfit sometime later in the week, though. There is some good in this situation: I get to use a sweater!

My outfit for Today: February 6, 2012

Sweater: Kohls
Cami: Charlotte Russe
Jeans: Forever 21
Boots: Payless
Hat: Gift (Palais Royal)