Required Fun

Have you seen enough from me this week? I don't think I posted for like, 5days straight, and then BAM I'm all up on ya!

My dear roomate Laura took these shots for me. She is a talented illustrator who draws the polar opposite of me: men, blood, and monsters. But it's all really good, trust me! We were at a little school-mandated mixer by the lake to meet the freshman. We played Apples to Apples and it was really fun! Never underestimate parties with have no alcohol that you are required to attend, amirite?

Anyway, I super loved my outfit and so I'm very grateful to have had someone to photograph it last minute. This dress was one I found at Goodwill. I hemmed it and used the fabric I cut off to make some straps, since the old ones were kind of deteriorating. The hemming threw off the white-black stripe ratio, but I'm okay with it/too lazy to fix it.

Dress, Cardigan, Earrings: Thrifted

Shoes: Wanted via Delias

Necklace: F21

Ring: Bellatrina on Etsy

Brooch: NeoGranny on Etsy

Oh, and here are my attractive friends, Amanda and Laura.

Peace out, guys!

Senior Thesis: Please Take My Survey!

Hey everyone!

So, I have mentioned that I'm doing my senior thesis project this year, and it will be a collection of handmade, hand printed clothes that I am designing start to finish. The theme of the collection is "Nostalgia." I'd really like your feedback on my concept, so I'd be really grateful if you'd all take this survey for me. It's only 10 questions and should take you 5 minutes!

Click Here to Take My Survey!

Thanks so much.

Etsy Update: The Return of Vintage!

That's right, I brought vintage back to the shop! Just in time for fall, here are some pretty vintage pieces to jazz up your cooler wardrobe. Use code FALL13 for 15% off your order through the 26th!

Pale Pink Rosy Dress - Size M (SOLD)

Apple Print Skirt - Size M

Olive Green Pinafore - Size M/L

Brown Knit Button Up Vest - Size M/L

Plaid Mini Skirt - Size S/M

Red Hawaiian Shirt - Size XL

Pink Dress with Pleated Sleeves - Size 6-10

Pink Rosy Detachable Collar

White Flower Belt

In the Studio

Hi guys!

I took these in my studio!

So this is my nice little set up! It leaks from the roof when it rains and only one of the power outlets work, but it gets good light and there's plenty of space. I already spent a whole day up in there altering clothes. I'll probably be using this room a lot for my thesis project: A small collection of clothing designed and made by me, featuring hand printed fabrics! 

So stay tuned for that ish. Since a lot of you guys are my "target market" (quirky, fashion conscious 18-25 year old ladies) I want to get your feedback on my process with this. I'll be posting some progress, and don't be afraid to critique it! FYI that means "I don't really think this is working," or "I wouldn't buy that," and that sort of thing. They might even be for sale someday, so I hope you'll like it!

shirt: AA

shorts: some boutique that doesn't exist anymore

necklace: F21

shoes: UO

bag: thrifted

Short and Sweet

Pinafore, shoes: Thrifted

Shirt: Everlane

Brooch: My shop

Here's a super simple outfit for you. I really hope this week goes by quickly!

This Week I

This week I

 Ate waffles

 Sorted Rocks

Made a braid

 Had my last class at the museum (these were in the gift shop)

Saw Mumford & Sons

Goofed off in class

Saw a tree frog with my roomate.

Had beautiful weather

Got Ramen and saw a drag show with my friends.

What about you!

Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe

This outfit post comes with complaints.

I recently heard about Gomi and their "Worst Fashion Blogger Photos" forum. It's just a bunch of photos of normal looking girls paired with comments picking apart their posture, faces, and bodies. I was like "Geez, any one of my photos could be on here!" Like, 4 days later I got a spike in my blog traffic. Can you guess the source?

Someone had linked to a picture of me making a stupid face and started making fun of it because I have yellow teeth. Whatevs, right? I'm posting these photos of me, I won't freak out when someone mocks them. Someone even started hating on a photo of Travis. Make fun of my teeth if you want, but step off my boyfriend!

But what really bothers me about this forum (and those like it) is that it is dedicated solely to making fun of girls for how they look. I hate to throw this term around, but if there was ever an example of internalized misogyny, this is it! How is any girl supposed to have healthy self esteem if when she posts a photo of herself online, a group of her fellow women tears her apart because (and this is a real example) her foot is turned at an awkward angle? C'mon ladies. It's hard enough having to deal with the media's examples of what women should be without a whole community of other girls hating on you for not living up to it.

Everything I'm wearing is thrifted except the brooch.

I wish I had a real ugly face to finish this off with, but I didn't plan ahead!

I hope you all had a great weekend.

Discover the South

Hey guys!

Here's me in a lazy weekend outfit, in all my greasy glory. I'm loving the weird primary color combination going on with my shirt, skirt, and hair. We ran a million errands on this day, and Travis took these with his iPhone for me.

Since I am wearing this shirt, I thought I'd talk a little about the good ol' South and how I feel about it.

I grew up below the Mason Dixon line, the first 6 years in VA, and the rest in SC. All throughout high school I was a typical teenager, like "ugh I hate this town when can I get out?" But as I've gotten older, I've grown to appreciate things about the region I live in. I mean, yeah, there are lame things about it, like the lack of cultural diversity (everyone is either white or black and they all go to the same church), and there's a good amount of bigotry, obesity, and close-mindedness ("You're a vegetarian??") But it's beautiful in the South, and there's always some nice country to drive through. People are friendly and don't hesitate to make small talk with you in the grocery store. And life is slow and charming here. Not to mention our tea is sweet!

I have a feeling that teenagers everywhere want to get out of their hometown, regardless of where it is.

Shirt: Dapper Ink

Skirt: Thrifted and Hemmed by Me

Shoes: JuJu via Asos

Ring: Handmade via the Indie Craft Fair