A Long Skirt

Well, I've finally done it. I finally have my own Etsy account. So far I only have two things listed (the above and my hot pink 80's blazer) but you can see them here.

I've never been a fan of long skirts - I think they are difficult to style while still giving the outfit an updated look. For the dress above I used a lot of edgy/modern items - the platform pumps, gold chain, bow headband, etc. - to help, and I was very happy with how it turned out. I hope it finds a very nice owner. :)

Outfit Details:

Dress - Vintage

Tights - Walmart

Shoes - Xhilaration

Belt - Thrifted

Gold Chain - Vintage

Bow Headband - Forever 21

Patent Leather Purse - Borrowed from my sister

My New Black Purse

I can't believe that after all my complaining of how I needed a new black purse, it's taken me so long to post these pictures!

I have been looking for a new black bag for a while. I saw some I liked, but none that I loved - none that I liked enough to make me part with my money. When I saw this one at Marshalls, however, it was love at first sight. It made me broke, but it was worth it! <3

Photo Details:

Black Purse - Marc Ecko

Music Mondays - Hayley Westenra's Peace Shall Come

Hayley Westra first came to my attention because she was part of one of my favorite bands, Celtic Woman. She has, since then, left CW, and is now working solo again.

Last year, for my birthday, my little sister, Maddie, got me her Christmas album - with which I fell in love. This is my favorite song from the album. (It's not on the Music Monday playlist because I couldn't find it on playlist.com >.<)



I love her outfit at 0:29. <3

Could be Two-Thousand-and-Ten

Demi Lovato is one of my style inspirations. This is my "Sonny Monroe outfit", since it totally reminds me of an outfit she wore on the show Sonny With a Chance, so I think it was fitting that I used my Sonny Monroe Collection purse. :D

My mom and sisters drove past the beach today, and it looked so pretty I asked if we could stop so I could get some pictures - I also recruited my little sister, Maddie, to take the photos this time. :D

The beach was so lovely - very cool but not too cold - and the lake was full of white foam from many waves breaking. I posted a couple artistic photos on my Flickr page, if you care to look at them.

I wish I had got some better pictures of my headband. I have a very similar one I'm going to be giving away early next month. I am excited! :D

Outfit Details:
Dress: Gap
Sweater: Vintage
Tights: Walmart
Heels: Xhilaration
Headband: Elle
Purse: Sonny Monroe Collection at Target

Wish List Wednesday - Modcloth Dresses

Ever since my friend Christina introduced me to Modcloth I have wanted to get a Modcloth dress. I still have yet to get one, but that doesn't stop me from dreaming about it. :)

Acorn-ucopia Dress: I am trying to start wearing more colors - not just black, gray, white and pink. I have decided that I could easily do a darker blue like this dress. I really love it. The print is just so unique, and it is long enough for me - which is rare, especially on Modcloth. I would probably get it if it wasn't over a$100.

Shake Things Up Dress: This dress is a little odd, but I just love it. I would be so fun to accessorize. I only wish the ruffles were in the back, too. This is another dress that if it weren't for the price I would buy. <3

Grenadine Lemonade Dress: This dress would have me feeling like Emma Woodhouse all day, and the soft pink color is one of my favorites. <3>

Relevé Dress: This is the only dress that is too short for me. If it weren't I would already have ordered it. I love the color combination and the girly look of it. I also love the tutu look of it. I want to make myself a navy blue one to wear for Christmas. :)

Music Mondays - Enya's My! My! Time Flies!

This week I am not adding the song to my playlist for two reasons:

a) this song is not on Playlist.com

b) I wanted to post a video so you can see Enya sing. I don't think she is particularly beautiful - except when she is singing. Then she lights up and is just gorgeous, I think.

This song is from her Christmas album, And Winter Came, but it is not a very Christmas-y song. When recording the songs Enya plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals herself - when preforming live this is not possible (obviously). It still sounds amazing though.
I just love this song. I started listening to it as soon as the album came out (in November, 2007) and I still love it just as much. <3

Mod(est) Dress

Yesterday I received a comment from Miss Black. Since I try to return the compliment whenever possible, I visited her blog, and came across this lovely dress:

I have to say, I just love it. It totally reminds me of something one would see at ModCloth - and if it were for sale at ModCloth I would buy it.

I think a lot of people believe that you can have style or modesty - but not both. If you wish to be stylish you have to be immodest, and if you wish to be modest you must dress out of style. I rebel against this idea. I believe it is possible to be modest and stylish - it just takes a little more work - and this dress is a perfect example of that. <3