Color Blocked!

Ah, Color Blocking, the only fashion trend I have noticed in which you actually need some knowledge of basic art to master. Now, I'm not a master in the least... I've simply been watching Youtube videos/tutorials like my life depends on it! (If you are curious about what constitutes Color Blocking, I recommend doing the same! There are some great videos out there!)Here is a website for basic color theory that can also get you started!


Here is the basic color wheel. Know this wheel, and you've got a good start on Color Blocking!

So in my last post, I said I was going to try my hand at Color Blocking. So here's my attempt!


I tried to go with an analogous color theme: yellow, green, and blue (I figured blue was close enough to yellow and green!).




Shirt: bought at Walmart
Pants: bought at JC Penney
Jacket: It was my mother's in the 90's. I've high-jacked it. :)
Shoes: Chadwicks

Have you tried color blocking? What are your favorite colors to block?

Things I'm Loving....

And an update!

Okay, so I know I tell this time and time again to all my accounts, but I am reviving my blog!

"And I mean it this time!" she said determined as her face turned red with embarrassment, knowing this was the umpteenth time she declared such a thing.

Anyway, I've been ITCHING to blog something but couldn't think of anything! I've even started several posts, only to scrap them after bloggers block has stuck me. But I will publish this post! *determined*

So here is a quick overview of what I am currently obsessed with...

IN MUSIC:


I, like many people, have watched the celeb version video of this song. I thought it was cute, but I was much more impressed with the song itself. It's just too catchy! And the official video is quite hilarious. :)


ON TV:

How could I NOT be obsessed with this show?! I love the story, the characters, the FASHION! It's so good! If you haven't watched Jane By Design, I highly recommend it! :)

IN FASHION


It's true. I adore color blocking. Unfortunately, I have not mastered the trend yet. Or rather, I need to invest in some good color blocking staple pieces. I will be trying my hand at it tomorrow though! Pictures to come! :)

Do you have any favorites that I should know about? Food? Nail polish? Makeup?

Tis the Season...

To get back into blogging!

So for the past couple months I have been a little less than not active. I blame school! And myself. This year is my 3rd year in college, and let me just say- it's been the toughest so far! That may be due in part to my driving roughly 3 hours everyday, which is tiring in and of itself. Then add schoolwork and a part-time job, and well, you have a receipt for STRESS.

I've also found out that I am gluten-intolerant. That pretty much means no bread... pasta... PASTRIES!!! You can imagine my annoyance. haha But other than that, I've got my headaches under control, and now, luckily, I am on winter break!

Now on to the Outfit of the Day! :) P.S. It's snowing as I type!

Merry Christmas!







Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Maurices
Shoes: Fioni at Payless
Necklace: Body Central

Life Update + Another Empty Promise

I will try to keep this promise!!!

So I know I have been MIA, but I have an excuse! COLLEGE. It is my excuse for all! Ha! :) Anyway! So, yes, I have been ridiculously busy as of late. Not only am I a full time commuter student and working, but I have now also starting teaching Sunday school with my sister! Picture it... 20 6-11 year-olds! And one 5 year old. LOL

Another exciting note! We are FINALLY moving forward with the addition to our house! After a year of planning, we should be breaking ground by the end of the week! I will keep you updated on the progress, as I am getting a WALK-IN CLOSET!!! And if you can't tell, I'm super excited! I will also be adding a bay window and carpet to my bedroom! No more cold floors during winter! *w00t*

Ahem, so that is my life currently. I WILL be restarting my Outfit of the Day posts, as well as, starting a mini series addressing all my fave fall trends and products! Has anyone else switched out there summer candles for fall ones?!

An Outfit of the Day one day this past summer...



Tank and Necklace: Forever 21
Skirt: Body Central
Shoes: Cato


My Motto.
One of my favorite quotes from fashionista- Audrey Hepburn.

Bad Bad Blogger...

So I have not blogged in AGES!!!! D: I'm so ashamed!!! *puts paper bag over face*

FORGIVE ME!!!!

Alright, so for most college-aged fashion bloggers out there, I'm assuming, school has started. I alas am no different... Yes, I have started my junior year of college. Where has the time gone?!

This year I am commuting every day. YES. EVERY day!!! For those of you who wonder, I live roughly an hour and 15 minutes from my school. Again, yes, I drive to and from daily! What am I thinking? haha

It is okay though. I am commuting with my very best friend! She is interning here in the states and works about an hour away from my house (going in the same direction, of course). So luckily, we gab and chat for the first hour, then I blast my radio on KLOVE and sing at the top of my voice! Why yes, I do get stares. :) (Though I have not been singing the last two days on account of, I almost lost my voice!)

Any-who! I'll try to blog more regularly, but for now, I leave you with an Outfit of the Day from many many days ago! :)




Top: Garage Sale! $1!
Shorts: Kohl's
Shoes: Gucci

Cause I'm Crafty!

So this summer I have gotten into, what I like to call, a "creative kick". I have been doing so many different projects! From doing this blog to playing my violin, if it requires any kind of creativity, I'm in! Here are a few of the products of my crafty rampage!


I love to draw! This is my most recent piece. Of course, the subjects of my drawings are going to be my favorite boys! :)


I also love photography! This is my "little sister"!


I was hired to take engagement and wedding pictures for my sister's friend, Tabitha!


I decided I wanted a new makeup brush holder and thus this was born! It matches the new theme of my room! Made one for me and my sister!


Appleworks is the name of my little crafting... thing... LOL


So who hasn't been obsessed with feathers this summer? I really wanted feather extensions but didn't want to mess with getting them. Then I saw an earring on the cover of Seventeen magazine, and thus, this was born!


A doorhanger I made for my little cousin Mia! She loved it, BTW. :)

Those are just a few of my projects this summer! Have you been into any particular subject this summer?

A Little Old, A Little New

I have been a bad bad blogger! What excuse shall I use today? Vacation! :D (pics to come in the next post!)

Anyway, this past weekend was city-wide garage sales. I didn't plan on going because, well frankly, the town I live in isn't exactly the most fashionable of places... I live in a very country town you see. But Saturday I woke up and my first thought was, I wanna go garage saling! (is that even a word???) So I dragged my sister out of bed at 9 in the morning to accompany me. Such a good sister, right? ;)

Well I didn't find but a couple of things. I was actually surprised by how few garage sales there were. But I did pick up two jean pieces. This vest being one! If it's from the 90's, does that make it vintage? :)


I have been trying to find the perfect LWD all summer, and finally found it! Or two actually! And I didn't find them! My mom did!






Dress: Sears
Shoes: Chadwicks
Pearl Bracelets: Forever 21
Vest: Garage Sale :)