i hope i don't jinx it

Considering I live in a town that last year, got more snow than parts of Alaska, it probably is a little too early to be excited for spring, but I can't help it.  And if I'm getting too excited God is encouraging it because this same town that got all that snow last year was running balmy 67 degrees yesterday!  This morning I couldn't help but break out my very summery boyfriend pants (my only pair with holes in them).

I sadly could not get a shot of my entire outfit before I left this morning but here are a few more things I'm excited for this spring...

Getting all my colorful keds, oxfords, and flats out-- I'm okay with putting my boots in the trunk for a while.

 All the spring magazines and catalogs that just came in that I can read on the beach, and start my spring shopping lists.

 My favorite picture of spring break three years ago, which will hopefully prove as a model for how this spring break is going to shape up!


Last thing, here's a few pictures from a couple weeks ago (I ended up leaving my camera at home. oops.) I'm also excited to spend some time with the crazy family for a couple days.  So much to look forward too!

I'm definitely going to try to get a full outfit shot in before I leave for spring break at the end of the week.  It's been way too long.  Until then, Happy early spring!

life on the red carpet is good

No, I did not attend the Golden Globes-- that's next year that I'll be nominated.  However, I did receive an invitation to a semi-formal which one of the roommates was also going to.  Our only wish was that our honorary roommates and the other roommate could have gone with us.  Still, we were treated like celebrities getting our hair and make up done.  Best part, it was FREE!  This is simply due to the fact that our friends are just more talented than anybody else's.  Sorry anybody else.  We didn't get too many shots but here are a few of the final outcomes.


Although I continued to joke the entire night that I personally dyed the fabric and sewed it together to make my dress, I sadly did not.  It was another find from a local boutique in Boone, The Lucky Penny.  It is the best.  Because I have never particularly loved asymmetrical or at least felt that it looked good on me, I didn't expect to like this when I pulled it off the rack.  And being a lover of color, I had to find some way to put some in this outfit too.  Enter firetruck red lipstick.

**Awesome tip from our personal make up artist: put a bit of foundation on your lips and let it dry before putting on any lipstick.  Or you can just go over it with clear gloss and it will give you great nude lips.

  [dress: The Lucky Penny, bracelet/cuff: borrowed, shoes: borrowed]

so this is what sunshine looks like

A while back, I posted some pictures from a shoot for one of the roommates' portfolio; she is an apparel and textiles major (my minor) here at Appalachian and she is extremely good at it- or at least I think so and that's all that counts, right? 

 As I looked through these photos, meanwhile hiding out in the apartment from the bit of Antarctica that has taken residence in Boone, I was reminded of a brighter and sunnier time.  It's called summer.  Or maybe early fall?  Still, even though I don't look as good as a vampire this pale and the simple act of getting dressed is exhausting due to the layers required, it is good to be back in the snow.  Hopefully there will be future posts showing the use of my multiple pairs of new boots I'm getting extremely good use out of.

One last thing, you may notice a lack of recognition to the locations I bought my clothing.  That would be because a majority of the clothing is made by the ridiculously talented roommate!  Good news for everyone: she has an Etsy site so you can still shop here.  Do it!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I've only been back for a week from school for Christmas break, and it has already been packed with activities, shopping, and catching up with old friends.  Who would have thought my busyness (I spell it this way so you don't confuse it with business, but are they actually spelled the same? I don't know)  would increase over a so-called "break".  But before I left Boone, and before it snowed 12 inches, one of the lovely friends helped me out and took some pictures. 
I would like to draw special attention to the shoes.  I don't know if everyone loves them, but I worked very hard for these shoes.  I love these shoes.  And this blazer.  It is deceivingly warm, hence my love for it in the cold Boone weather. 

 

[shirt: Gap, blazer: Jcrew, skirt: Forever 21, tights: Target, shoes: The Lucky Penny, necklace: borrowed-- thanks tay!]

 

Hopefully I will finally get into somewhat of a schedule as I get more chances to dress up and take pictures over the holidays!  And definitely look out for a sequel to my puppy post.