Monthly Archives: December 2011

2011 Superlatives

So first off, Christmaas rocked out and I got loads of awesome things. And some Christmas money with which I let myself buy this sweet new purse.

Also, I took a vacation from work this week and a (sort of) accidental hiatus from all things even remotely purposeful, even the blog-o-sphere. It was a wonderful little hiatus, full of video games, naps, and X-men:Evolution (on instant view), and loads of socializing with friends who are only in town a few weeks every year.

But before the year ends I wanted to do a little review of my blogging year. I started this blog as a sort of experiment in positive thinking. I needed a creative outlet to experiment with some positive thinking exersices. Which is why if you look back to the very beginning this blog was basically a gratitude list full of drawings. But over the course of about nine months it developed into a fashion/lifestyle blog, and I’ve met some of the most fantastic people online. I already feel I’ve developed some great friendships. And I’m hoping that will continue through the NEXT year.

 

Most Improved:

From thrifted painting to graphic art. I still smile every time I look at this piece in our bedroom.

Before

After

Most Valuable Player:

The dusty pink ballet slippers. They were an $8 impulse buy at Old Navy and they turned into my favorite shoes for the year. Wore them all over.

Most Likely To Succede

My new, new, new blog layout. I’ve only been blogging about 9 months and I’ve already rolled through about 4 unique blog layouts. This one is definitely the best… so far… there will be others, I really like designing/developing layouts. It still needs a couple tweaks but I’ll get them in.

Best (Out of Town) Trip

Going to Florida with Curly-haired-boy and two of our good friends shared a condo in Panama City. It was loads of goofing off, loads of swimming, and loads of fun!

Best (Not Really Out of Town) Trip

Labor day picnic at Bernheim Forest with curly-haied-boy and the dog.

Most Festive Post

Time lapse decoration video of me decorating the apartment. This was a lot of fun so I’m already looking into purchasing an add on to my camera that lets me take these at a better resolution. The guy at the camera store told me he didn’t know what that was, and that ‘most cameras’ have a setting for it. I don’t think that’s true.

Best Dog

This one.

Best Kitty

This one.

Best Boyfriend

This one.

Flapper Style.

Although not strictly a ‘Holiday Party’. My friend’s birthday party was yesterday evening. It was ‘Roaring 20’s Themed’. In an effort to continue not spending money on clothes (although I failed the other day anyway) I put together an outfit from my closet. Fishnets, a t-shirt that is three sizes to big for me (which are something of a staple in my closet), a shimmery skirt to hide my ‘junk’, and some dangly necklaces. And some full blown flapper style makeup. The only thing I skipped was strapping down my chest to keep it from jiggling. Which apparently flappers did a lot…

I was surprised how easy this costume was to put together from my closet, but it is still an effective costume.

Curly-haired-boy even showed me how to do the Charleston, he learned in a dance class in college (theater major).

You guys go to any fun themed parties lately?

Yellow Jacket

Jacket: Victoria Secret, Skirt & Boots: Thrifted, Old Navy Tee

Do you even keep things in the back of your closet and forget just how AWESOME they are? That was this jacket. It seemed a little ridiculous a couple seasons ago when I bought it. But this winter it seems right on trend. It’s known to my friends as my ‘Jubilee’ jacket.

Other parts of this outfit got a little out of hand. The  outfit seemed perfect until I walked outside bare legged, realized it was freezing and I needed to go put on some tights. I ended up with the pink + grey combo but it just doesn’t sit with me right. I’ll probably try this combo again when it’s a little warmer. As much as I really love this corduroy floral skirt it’s really hard to find things in my closet to wear with it.

Anyone have any floral skirt suggestions?

How To: Wear an XXL Shirt as a Dress.

XXL Shirt: Liberty of London via Target a couple seasons ago, Vest: NY & C, Boots: Chinese Laundry

I know, I know I already discussed with you guys wearing an extra large top as a dress. I’m pretty sure the winner was ‘You look awesome’ but a close second was ‘A tunic is not a dress, put on some pants’.
I decided to defy your judgment and wear another XXL shirt as a dress, because I’m a maverick like that. The nice thing about living in a smaller city when you are all like ‘Cool! Target is carrying a Liberty of London line!’ people say ‘What does that mean?’ And then you get three men’s Liberty of London shirts off the sales rack for $3 a piece. One was a medium for Curly Haired Boy, two were for ME.
This is the blue one. I like to pretend it is a dress. How can you too wear a men’s shirt as a dress? Simple. Vest it. Bam instant hourglass. A vest is like a belt for your entire torso. See how cute it looks now?