Not So Casual Cargo

I love articles of clothing that can be so versatile. Who would ever think cargo could be actually really cute with a pair of heels?

Celebs here have made them more casual which is the beauty of duality. I like to pair them with girly accessories -like lace and gold jewelry, for a nice contrast. 

Legends Never Die

Tribute to a great man, who wasn't perfect and made mistakes like every single one of us, but devoted his life to making Happy Valley what it is today. Thanks JoePa for still being a beacon of light for all of us to keep the faith and keep to the books!

"Everything I learned, I learned from the movies."

The post title is from Audrey Hepburn. One of the most renown female actresses of her time. Here are two movies I recently saw and the leading ladies were flat out phenomenal.


Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia

Michelle Williams in My Week With Marilyn

Just Dance

I had to pleasure of observing a dance class at Penn State and the teachers were students who were looking for new members to their group but letting any one who just wants to get back into dancing or want to learn for the first time. The environment was fresh, fun, and creative. They chose to teach the class one of their jazz routines. It was sensual and beautiful.

The Little Things

Good friends wear cute clothes and better friends help with flat tires

So we repay them with treats :)

SPCA makes me want to take home a puppy every time

my friends stuck my scissors in a bag of water in the freezer... It was funny to find in the morning

Anthropology candles are scent from heaven (get it?! opposed to sent..)

Flowers remind me that winter be over ...eventually....

mustache ring!

Florence + The Machine

She BLOWS ME AWAY

The Sock Bun

I cheated and googled "Sock Bun" to find instructions because today is a lazy sunday. This is my new go to hair style when my hair won't do what I want it to. This always turns out perfect!

Young The Giant

I am obsessed with the natural settings of all these videos and the authentic sound this band has

Thrift Store Treasures

Going shopping and trying things on leads to a very simple outfit that is easy to take off on and on!

Always need a good friend that will be up to doing anything with you. Like digging deep into thrift and antique shops just to try on ridiculous outfits!

Mixing It Up

 The floral and stripes mash up is fun but adding the fur vest I think broke up the look nicely

Lace necklace and thigh high socks are just other details I liked to add to the riding boots

Oh BOY, I got the Blues

"A Lady In Waiting Is Still Single"

I wish, I wish upon a star

That my prince will soon come from afar

He might ask me to let down my hair

Or tell me, out of all the girls - I am most fair

Maybe he will try to slip me on a shoe

And sweep me off my feet with a magic carpet too

I hope he teaches me how to ride his white horse

Or climb a pole with just a piece of cloth (like in Mulan, of course)

I want to get lost in his perfectly blue eyed gaze

Hopefully a true loves kiss will set his heart ablaze

Perhaps I'll sing him a sweet song in return

To make sure the waves won't put out his passion for me that so strongly burns

He better like my little friends of all shapes and sizes

Because I am a trophy better than all of his other prizes

I hope he will have no trouble finding me anywhere

Whether it is down under, way up high, or far far away over there

Because if he makes me wait too long

I might start singing a brand new song

I am just as strong, smart, and brave - you see?

I have finally realized, a knight in shining armor might not be for me

Sure, you were great in my dreams

But this nightmare seems to never end, and is ripping me at the seams

The idea I need a man to save me, is one that I bought

Which has wasted my time here waiting for me to rot

So I am going to let this warped dream of some Prince Charming free

But if any Warlocks, Jesters, or Handsome Stepbrothers are single.... Call me?

The End...


I wrote this poem because it sucked not having a significant other over all the holidays and I had just watched Tangled for the 5th time but there isn't anything that a golden retriever puppy can't cure...

A Lot On My Mind

I wrote this poem when walking home from studying for finals when I got news that someone from home had passed away. I didn't really know him well but I wrote it in the perspective of everyone who did.

Seasonal Saddness

It's that time of year when
My lips never feel unchapped
When my lungs feel like their going 
To collapse if I try to run away 
from this feeling of being trapped
So Ill fly south, migrating with a pack
Of black crows is my only desire
Even tho I don't mind the smell
Of expecting snow and bonfires.
I try to hold back my tears
Because I fear they'll freeze on my face.
Because its not that I want to be somewhere else, 
I just wish you were here to 
hold my place.
So I'll to trace a map for you to
Come home
To me.
But I know that won't really set
Your spirit free and plus
the sky is a little too high
For my reach.

Photo I took from the plane I took to Florida on Christmas Day

Hairspray

So not only is Lauren Conrad adorable but she has an awesome blog that is great so scan for new hair, makeup, and beauty idea's (which I am constantly on the look out for!) My sister wanted a pretty updo for a holiday party and thought own little twist to this creation would be perfect!

 The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. - PIN IT UP, GIRL

For those who want a much more casual look:
Just need a 2 inch curling iron, a comb for teasing, and a tad of hairspray for texture. The key is to curl every other large section of hair in a different direction (the first pieces that frame your face should be curled away from your face).

Trying To Be Effortless

 Target jeggings, grey high socks, Madden Girl combat books, H&M long sleeved shirt, The Gap button down, antique necklace

 Or if you feel more daring add lots of layers with a sheer maxi skirt!

Urban sweater, leather crop top, and wool tank top; Marshall's maxi skirt

Gluttonous Shopping

I went to a sample sale and bought way too much clothing....

 Leopard Purse

 Reversible fur vest

 High wasted shorts

Floral skort (yes short/skirt combination)

 Wool vest

Sweater Dress