Apartment Tour: My Room

The only thing I did the first day I got to school was decorate. I'm a big believer in making your environment a positive place, because it really affects (my) entire day. So here's a little tour of my tiny, pattern-heavy room!

I'm in the same room as last year, and they recarpeted over the summer. My room was rearranged when I came in, and it was probably a more logical setup. But I was all "I can't handle change!!" and moved it back with the help of my roomate.

I don't get a ton of natural light in here, so I opted for the twinkly kind instead! Which more than makes up for it, imo. I also finally figured out how to do a bokeh effect! #abouttime

But It Was On Sale

My dresses from the Modcloth Sale came! 

Okay so technically I'm supposed to be on some kindof a shopping ban. And I really have been buying less... maybe I should adopt a lifelong shopping ban mindset, because I have been thinking about my purchases much harder, and I don't regret a single one of them from this month!

Anyway, I definitely would've been kicking myself if I hadn't bought this dress. It's Dear Creatures, a brand we all have a crush on (amirite?) and it was marked down to $40. I've had my eye on this one for awhile, and I even tried it on in a boutique over spring break! This color is modcloth exclusive or something, and I probably would have picked the white tbh. But I love it I love it I love it, and I'm so happy it's mine!

The other dress I got was a lot cheaper, and Travis bought it for me as a little gifty! I have to take it in some before I wear it, but it's super pretty too. I bought him a video game as a thankyou.

I actually went out and bought an iron for this dress. That's right, I didn't own an iron until now, and I almost killed an old dude trying to get to it at the store! He was walking really slowly through the isle with his wife who was in a wheelchair, and he sat down right in front of the ironing boards. I was all "Excuse me, can I just. grab. thissss" and then as he shifted out my way, a bunch of boards fell on him! That sounds a lot gnarlier than it was, it was more like they were stacked up behind him and just sort of thunked against his back. But they kept doing that every time I tried to angle them back towards the shelf and eventually he just told me to leave and I just kindof ran away like "Aaack I'm sorry!"

I mean, maybe I could have handled it better...

Here was Trav's outfit.

Shoes: Kimchi Blue from UO

Bag: Fred Flare

Brooch: Handmade, Available in my Shop!

Hat: Target

Apartment Tour: Living Room

This year I'm living in the same apartment/dorm I did last year. It's like an apartment in that I have my own room, and I share the common area with 3 other girls, and like a dorm in that no one room is co-ed, there's no kitchen, I have to share a bathroom, and that we have to check in our guests. So let's be real, it's a dorm.

This year, though, I'm living with 3 of my best friends instead of one friend and 2 strangers, which makes it a lot more fun. They basically let me decorate the living room any way I wanted, and I really like how homey it is after only a couple items. So here's a quick look around that also involves me climbing on my furniture.

The furniture came with the room, which is why I didn't photograph the particularly ugly one-seat sofa. We also have an empty entertainment center that looks perfect for puppet shows.

I included some shots of my outfit and nails duh.

Shirt, Hat: Thrifted

Skirt: American Eagle

Shoes and Socks: Asos

Necklace: Forever 21

Ring: CreatureType <3

Earrings and Bracelets: Mostly handmade by Me

I'll photograph my room, soon, too. Did any of you guys decorate your dorms this year?

Fountain

Day 1 of classes are up and boy, do my feet hurt. Mostly we went over syllabi, but my illustration professor took us on this weird walk along campus that was supposed to sync up landmarks with events in the history of the universe. It was pretty cute, but it also got pretty sweaty. I can't believe my bangs aren't more jacked up than they are in these photos!

In addition to sweating and awkwardly smiling at passers by, I dunked my skirt in this dumb fountain on accident and had to walk back to the dorm kinda damp.

I hope my hair looks this bright irl because I am diggin how it looks in photos. Like the little mermaid or something.

 

I layered a crop top under this dress. I totes would have worn it with just a bra underneath, but I didn't want to shock all my teachers on the first day!

Dress: American Apparel

Shoes: Converse via Journey's

Bag: Fred Flare

Headband: Etsy

Socks: Forever 21

Earrings: Thrifted

Guys please tell me what is going on in your lives because I'm remembering all too well the things that suck about school. Either distract me with your glamorous existence or commiserate, pls.

Back At School

Hey dudes!

Since we last spoke, I've moved back into school! Moving in is always awful for my anxiety, but my room looks super cool. Classes haven't started yet, but I'm all moved in to my dorm, and I'm excited to start my senior year. I'm taking a drawing class in anatomy (will be sketchin nudes, penises and all), one on heroes and antiheroes (idek), art history on the italian renaissance, marketing, weight lifting, and some senior thesis stuff. I know I'm gonna be bad at anatomy... I can draw nudes all day, but I'm no good at getting things precise and scientific. At least I can bond with my friends over how awkward it'll be drawing that 70 year old model.

I'm also super jazzed to have my air all bright again! It looks so cool in these pictures I just wanna grin. It matches my dress perfectly, and I was real pleased to pair it with my new vintage leather vest and spikey necklace.

I got my first drive-by compliment today on these tights. "I like yo leggins, gurl!"

I shouted back, "thankyou!"

Dress: Forever 21

Vest: Thrifted

Tights: Unique Vintage

Shoes: Target + DIY

Necklace: Handmade by me

Purse: Fred Flare

I noticed that my posts have started showing up in my own feed in reader. Are you guys still seeing them okay? Maybe it has something to do with me scheduling the posts. Let me know! I just want to make sure nothing is going wrong.

Late

Working on some art at my desk.

My pretty art wall before I dismantled it and packed it away!

Kit being a cutie...

...and a not-so-cutie.

Sweet glitter dust I found in my Grandma's attic.

Posing in the driveway.

Dramatic sky.

Super-sweet nails.

Also, if any of you guys need some student grade oil paints (or know someone who does) let me know, I've got a ton of barely-used supplies.

What have you guys been up to this week?

Art Lately

Here's some artwork I've been doin lately!

Here's a sassy lady who don't care.

Some ladies in love.

A thankyou card for the helpful people at my work.

And finally, a pair of headers for the lovely Jesi of Willow and Pear! Check out her adorable family on her lifestyle blog...

And her photo blog here!

Be sure to hit me up for any portraits/blog headers you want! I just got real freed up! Check out my shop for details. All the vintage is on super sale, and anything that doesn't sell will be unlisted. Get it while it's there!