Saturday, January 21, 2012

Stripes! {Fashion Saturday #3}

Hi everyone!

In some ways I can't believe it's already Saturday. It seems crazy that I'm already doing another fashion-themed post! But it feels nice to be busy. I'm hoping to finish my work early in time for a little crafting, which sounds heavenly right now!




I love stripes. I always have. In the battle of stripes versus polka dots, stripes always win for me (though I do love polka dots as well)! They're classy, flattering, and come in all sorts of widths and colors. This year I decided I didn't have enough stripes in my wardrobe, and began unconsciously buying boatloads (not quite literally) of striped shirts. Here are some fun stripey outfits!















I love how stripes can always look classy whether dressed up or dressed down.

What's your favorite way to wear stripes?


Friday, January 20, 2012

I've been tagged!

Hi everyone,

I feel as though I completely vanished from the blogging world, and am returning after a year-long hiatus, though in reailty it's only been a few days. They have been a long few days, though. Snow makes everything seem to last longer, I think. We've had a bit of a blizzard here! It's unusual for us to have so much snow, and delightful, though also dangerous. The schools have been closed all week except for Tuesday morning, and there have been so many accidents! Wednesday I spent downtown, where the internet was sporadically on and off, then came home to find the power out. It came back (then went off again) and then the internet was out all day. I have not gone that long without internet access in ages! It was a harrowing experience, which I spent mostly worrying about not being able to submit assignments for my online classes (which, unfortunately, do not have snow days....).

Anyway! When the internet came back, I was excited to find that I had been tagged with a Kreativ Blogger award by Natasha!



If I tagged you, you have to:

1. Link back to me
2. Complete the below form
3. Award other blogs, and inform them
4. Share 7 random things about yourself


1) Name your favorite song:
Hmmm...so many to choose from! Right now, I really love "Abide with Me," sung by Haley Westenra. It's a beautiful hymn!

2) Name your favorite dessert:
This is another toughie...But I think it would definitely have to be my mother's ice cream cake, which she makes every year for my birthday.

3) What makes you angry:
Being interuppted while I'm working. There is nothing that infuriates me more, haha. My sisters will confirm this, as they have been the subjects of my wrath multiple times.

4) When you're upset:
I clean. When I am really, really upset I go on a cleaning frenzy (which is unusual, since I hate cleaning)! I also confine myself to my room, lock the door, and turn up the music.

5) What's your favorite pet?
My favorite pet is my family's little parrotlet, Pipsqueak. He recently learned how to say "I love you" and loves blowing kisses. Sooo cute!

6) Black or white?
Both: White for clothes, black for drawing. I can never choose between them!

7) Biggest fear?
Glossophobia. Hands-down. The fear of public speaking. I am also terrified of snakes.

8) Everyday attitude?
Contented. I try to make the most of whatever life throws at me.

9) What is perfection?
A day of relaxation, either by myself or with family. A day where I don't even have to think about my GPA.

10) Guilty pleasure?
Oh dear, there are so many! At the top of the list are chocolate and old movies.

Seven Random Things:

1. I can't read music to save my life, despite being in choir for three years.
2. I am usually a very reserved, awkward-type person.
3. I love reading classic novels.
4. I love debating (despite my glossophobia).
5. I dream of going to Venice during Carnival
6. I adore history
7. I plan to homeschool any children I may one day have

(Wow, I need to work on beginning less of my sentences with "I")

Thanks for the award, Natasha! Now, I tag,

Julie
Lexi

Have a lovely day, everyone!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Fashion Saturday...Slightly Belated

HI everyone,

How was your weekend? Mine was a relaxing one; I finished my homework early on Saturday, then was able to go out shopping for craft supplies, then on Sunday, I took the day off from schoolwork to play in the snow -- the first of the season! Then, something very odd happened. I typed out this entire post on Sunday night, which was already late, got it finished, clicked post, viewed it on the blog to make sure everything looked ok, then went to bed. Today I noticed that the post was gone! Vanished but for the title! I think it may have something to do with Blogger updating their interface...
Anyway! Here is the post in its entirety!





'Tis the season for layering! I used to look at layering as throwing all my warmest clothes on on top of one another, but in some ways, layering can be an art. It can add the perfect touch of style (and warmth!) to an outfit.

Layering can be...


Comfy...


Stylish...


Elegant...


Classy...


Cozy...

And, most importantly...


Layering can be fun!

Aren't those layered tights ingenious?? I love coming up with new ways to wear old clothes. It breathes a new life into them, and the possibilities for remixing are endless!

Have a lovely day!