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Monday, December 10, 2012

Little Red Riding Hood // Daily Outfit

Sometimes I get so, so caught up in everything that's past. I think it's just in my nature. I can't stop thinking of everything that was. I've done it for as long as I can remember, and it always hits worst in December. It's the month of my birthday and the last month of the year - both are times I think people naturally get reflective, but for me it borders on depression. This year I can't stop thinking of some of my old friends. I trusted them, and even though I know that it's time to let go I just can't seem to...

The good news, though, is that all this friend drama has made me see the need to patch up some hurt feelings with some of my favorite family members. Family may be crazy and imperfect but they'll love you and I've been blessed to have some really amazing family that accept me - Lita Spikes and gear-head-wannabe in all! I'm really hoping to visit them again this spring - it's been far too long. ♥

For those of you wondering, this is what I wore to my dad's family's Christmas party earlier this month. When I got this dress I vowed to wear it more than just for my graduation party, and I've certainly done that! (I'm not even going to lie: Katy Perry is a constant source of courage! If she can wear candy themed outfits I can rock that hot-rod-red tulle dress!)

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dress: Spotted Moth
cardigan: Lace Affair
belt: Windsor

tights: Target

Jeffrey Campbell Litas: Lori's Shoes

necklace: Kane County Flea Market

blazer: H&M

lipstick: Kat Von D Painted Love in Underage Red
Title: Once Upon a Time

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

I Threw a Wish in the Well // Daily Outfit

So, I never actually did a post on it, but a few months ago I got to meet Tieka at a Madwell style event. I also met this really great girl, Emily. I was so thrilled when she followed me on Instagram shortly later, and we ended up getting together in June for some shopping! And then again on Thursday. This is what I wore.

The dress is kinda crazy - I know, but I love is so much I promised myself when my parents bought it for me that I wasn't just going to wear it for my graduation. And after my senior portraits, I knew I just had to wear it with a denim jacket at some point - it was a bit warm for a jacket that day, but that's my plan for getting autumn quicker. *winks*

I had a blast shopping with Emily and actually bought a couple things! (I'll be sharing them later this week.) She totally gave me the shopping bug! I'm planning on small shopping trip tomorrow. Lol! For a girl who rarely buys any clothes this is big!

P.S. The title from this post comes from the opening line of Call Me Maybe - apparently I'm now one of the those girls who listens to that song. *shrugs*

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dress: Spotted Moth

jacket: Ebay

shoes: garage sale via Miss Jack

buttons: ModCloth

sun glasses: Deliah*s via Maddie

Monday, July 16, 2012

Dreamy Things // Daily Outfit Post

At long last I get to post an outfit photo with this gorgeous dress from Spotted Moth! My parents bought it for me last year and I've been desperate to wear it ever since, but I had to save it for my graduation party. It was worth it! After the party Molly, Maddie, Anna and I went to the beach to get some photos of what we were all wearing. You can see Maddie's outfit in her post (we share a love of Owl City *winks*).

My graduation party (you can see the re-cap here) was a ton of fun - albeit a bit stressful as well. I had a ton of stuff to put out, and was the only one who knew where it all went, and was the one frosting the cupcakes. I guess I need to learn to let go sometimes. But it all turned out just as I had imagined it even though we decided to do it inside instead of outside - the lighting and setup in the dining room was better than I thought it could be. But the best part by far was having all the special people in my life there. The only way it could have been better is if my family from out-of-state, and all my blogging friends could have been there!

Thanks to Molly for taking these photos!

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dress: Spotted Moth

tank top: my mom's

belt: (from another dress)

shoes: Target

flower wreath: made by Molly

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

My Senior Portraits

As you all probably know, last month I got my senior portraits done with Marnie of Studio 17 Portraits. It was a ton of fun, and all of the photos turned out beautifully. I thought I'd share a few of my favorites here.

I decided to wear my TARDIS dress since I got so many lovely comments on it the last time I wore it, and I'm so glad I did because it really "popped" against the stone backdrop! ♥

My favorite photos are the one in the field with the red dress, pennant flag banner and chalkboards. Looking at those photos makes me sooo excited for my party, since that's what I made all those decorations for.

And I doubt any of you remember, but the red dress has actually been featured on my blog before, in a Wish List Wednesday post. My parents ended up buying it for me for my graduation party. It's probably a little formal for a grad party, but I never got to have a homecoming or prom gown, so this is probably the best excuse I'll have to wear one till I get married. Plus, I figure I can dress it down (I mean, how cute is it with the denim jacket!?).

I hope you all are having a great day so far!

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red dress: Spotted Moth

jacket: Ebay

sunglasses: Target

blue dress: Francesca's Collections

chalkboard: made by me

pennant banner: made by me