Sometimes I Feel Like I Live In Grand Central Station

How's everyone's Sunday? Mine is great! Not really for any particular reason, it's just one of those days where I got plenty of sleep the night before and woke up in a really great mood. I've spent the beginning of my day at church, then came home for a little brunch and Wii playing with the family, hehe we're sort of addicted to Mario Kart. Then my sister and I headed out to shop for a gift for her best friends birthday, then got Starbucks and decided to ride around in the car with the windows down, rocking out to Lady Gaga and enjoying the beautiful weather. This explains the pictures I'm about to show you. Sometimes we get a little carried away..







I'm really in love with my outfit today. I found this skirt in my closet last night and realized that I'd totally forgotten about it and I wanted to try it again sans tights. It's much too big to wear as a skirt, but pulled up and belted it makes a perfect dress. It's still a little big though, so for the sake of decency I always like to wear another dress or a shirt or something underneath it. Today it was, what's new, this striped F21 shirt. Seriously, guys, how did I survive before I got this t-shirt? I was asking my sister last night, what did I wear before this shirt?! I wear it ALL THE TIME. I'm thinking I need a new striped t-shirt but I can't find one that I like. I'd always like a blue and white stripe and a red and white stripe. If you know of any really cute, reasonably priced ones I might like, I'd appreciate it if you let me know.








lol @ my sister's finger getting in the picture!

Now I'm off to spend some time studying my French. Gotta work everyday if I'm gonna be fluent. I'm using Rosetta stone and I've only been using it for about 4 days and already I think I've learned more than I learned in 4 weeks of a high school language class. The thing really works. After my French lessons, I'll be going back up to church with friends for a little concert my church is having tonight so support funds for the Mission Trip this summer. I guess it'll be fun. I have no idea who the band is, but I have to sell drinks and I convinced a few friends to come join me, so I'm sure we'll have a good time. Hope you all have a great Sunday night!

T-shirt: F21
Skirt: Thrifted
Belt: F21
Sandals: Payless
Bag: Mom's Vintage

On Girl Crushes and The Healing Power of Thrifting

So in my last post I was all down in the dumps about being sick. This morning, with my fever gone, I felt better, (though I am still sick, it does take awhile to beat a cold) so I decided to go out for a little lunch with Mom at Panera. Definitely a good idea, hehe, I always love to eat. Then I decided to stop by Salvation Army just to try my luck. And boy did I get lucky. So glad I went. I found 3 amazing dresses and an adorable skirt, all for $16. Seriously, can't beat that. I found myself instantly feeling better. Okay, not really I still feel just like I have a cold, but I do feel so incredibly nice with three new things to add to my wardrobe and I didn't have to break the bank. Don't ya just love thrifting?

Anyway, today's outfit isn't all too exciting. I am sick, remember. Props for trying? I just threw on my favorite go-to dress and added a little flower pin so I wouldn't feel quite so boring. And take not of the shoes; my third pair of oxfords. I CANNOT STOP BUYING THEM! What is wrong with me? Someone's going to have to stage a serious intervention. I've promised myself I'm not buying anymore, but I'm not very good at keeping promises to myself. Maybe if I promise everyone in the blogging world I feel compelled to keep my word? We'll see. Pray for me, hah. Maybe I should go on a Spring Shoe benge and buy a million adorable sandals. I am in desperate need of a few..







Dress: Charlotte Russe
Flower Pin: F21
Oxfords: Candies ($15 yay for sales & splitting prices with sisters!)

And also, I currently have a major girl crush. Anyone who knows me already knows of my undying love for Keira Knightley. I mean, I'm totally straight, but if Keira ever wanted to play for the other team...hehehe. Okay no but really, I do love Keira, but there is another girl who recently may be causing Ms. Knightley some competition. So who is the lovely lady you ask? I'll gladly show. The adorable French, Miss Melanie Laurent. Her style is amazing, her accent is perfect, and she's a damn good actress. What's not to love?


Image via WhoWhatWear



So what about you? Who are your girl crushes of the moment? Or does everybody think I'm crazy? Either way I don't care, I appreciate a talented, stylish girl and every now and then I develop a tiny little crush, or maybe in Melanie and Keira's cases, a big one, hehe!

Murderous Monday

Sorry for the morbid title, but I suppose I had a rather morbid day. Not that that's a bad thing though, it's just because that's how I chose to spend my day. I started out with some Criminal Minds episodes during breakfast, then watched the 20 Most Shocking Hollywood Murders followed by Going Postal: 15 Shocking Acts of Violence on E during lunch. I find these shows so interesting in a really strange way. I guess it's sort of my guilty pleasure. I used to want to be an FBI Special Agent and try to make my way to Quantico to profile criminals. But that was just a dream, honestly, I don't think I'd have the guts. So I'd rather sit on my couch for hours watching the gruesome scenes, pretending I was the one who solved the case.



My outfit today is definitely not the most exciting one I've ever worn. It took quite awhile for me to decide what to wear today. I think I'm in a sort of style rut due to the fact that it's March and spring is so close. It's not cold enough to bundle up, but it's not sunny enough or warm enough to run around in sun dresses sans tights. It's been so dreary outside I don't even really want to dress up, I'd rather wear sweats and a t-shirt and stay cuddled up on my couch with a pot of tea and watch my favorite movies. But I must get dressed, so today I went for this little gray ensemble and added the magenta tights to match the hint of magenta in the floral pattern of the dress I'm wearing. (Yes, it's actually one of my favorite dresses that I turned into a top.)



Now I'm off to watch one of my all time favorite movies, Inglourious Basterds (more morbidness) while I make Rainbow Cupcakes for tonight. Seeing as it is Monday, tonight a few friends will come over to eat dessert and watch Jack Bauer kick some ass on 24. It's the greatest show on television, second only to my one true love, Criminal Minds. Seriously, if you don't watch 24, I highly suggest picking up the first season and having it on hand for a rainy day. It's incredibly addciting and amazingly wonderful. And speaking of Inglourious Basterds, CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTOPH WALTZ!, you totally deserved it, you did an incredible job as The Jew Hunter.



Dress & Flats: Charlotte Russe
Tights: Target
Skirt: Forever 21


P.S. I just looked back over this post and looked at that last photo.. sorry about my terribly unattractive/embarrassing face. My sister made me laugh. Hahaha, wowww..