The Belated Post

(Shirt: JCREW, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Target, Earrings: Gifted via Banana Republic)

Also, on a note completely unrelated to outfits in general, this is my impromptu Father's Day post. In the field behind a Chilies. Classy. I know. Anyway, thanks Dad for putting up with my craziness and for taking my photos without (much complaining), and never yelling at me. You're the perfect dad for a slightly eccentric girl. I love you! 

I wear this shirt far more than your probably realize. I'm taking a photography course at my local community center, and I realized that I have worn the shirt 3/4 times to the weekly classes. People must think that I don't have any clothes. Or I sold them to buy my (mediocre) camera. Just kidding, it's a decent camera. But my photos can't always compete with the others in my class. Except for maybe that one woman who doesn't know how to use her camera. Ha.

In Mourning.

(Shirt: American Eagle via Plato's Closet, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Converse, Belt: Kohl's, Ring: Charlotte Russe)

Once upon there was a lovely Canon Powershot A590 IS that was best friends with a girl named Allison. They went everywhere together, and Canon got along with all of Allison's friends, especially Cheyenne and Kayla. It was gray and pretty and took nice pictures, and took the abuse Allison gave it, slight bumps and scrapes and some verbal abuse when the flash broke, but it was always there for her. But then one day, a well meaning mother was taking pictures of all the prom dresses that Allison was trying on on the back porch, and she dropped it, and it broke. For good. So Allison is currently using her sister's Olympus camera, that is no where near as nice, and makes Allison wish she was kinder to her old camera before it died, because it did a lovely job. [Blurry picture: exhibit A, the last picture] I wore a black skirt in its honor. Well, not really, but it just happened that way. 

Orange You Glad

(Shirt: Michael Starr, thrifted, Skirt: H&M, Belt: Target, Tights: H&M, Shoes: Toms)

Accomplishments:

1. Today I understood all the math I learned. And had a good time in the math classroom, something that has never happened in the course of human events.

2. I said some intelligent things about alliances before WW1. Fist Pump.

3. I introduced my interpretation of "Rhapsody on a Windy Night" (T.S. Eliot) and my English teacher actually thought it was GOOD.

All in all, not a bad day. But now I really want another pair of Toms, the ones owned by the lovely Emily.

When it Works

(Shirt: Target, Skirt: H&M, Tights: Target, Belt: Vintage, Boots: Rack Room Shoes)

I look slightly turtle-like in this one. But it's okay. It's the worst one in my opinion, and it isn't even that bad. Today, my brother went outside and took only these pictures shown here. And they all worked. Sometimes, a miracle like that happens. I love those days. :)

The rose is my favorite. :) I can't believe it's still there. It was chilly in my tights today. 

"Crazy Outfit Today Allison"

(Shirt: Banana Republic, Skirt: H&M, Belt: Target, Tights: Target, Shoes: Charlotte Russe)

I love this picture. :) The sun is so cool looking. :)

Happy End-of-the-Week! :)

Shield Your Eyes

(Ruffled Shirt: Miley Cyrus and Max Azira via Walmart, Vest: Old Navy via Goodwill, Thick Belt: TJ Maxx, Thin Belt: Vintage, Short Skirt: H&M, Long Skirt: Xhilaration via Goodwill, Necklace: Vintage, Rainboot: Steinmart, Sneaker: Converse)

Pushing my sister out of the picture haha.

This is Kate. Hey Kate, aren't you glad your debut on my blog was a picture of you in such a fabulous outfit? We're cute.

Kate's sock is my favorite.

Sleep Deprivation

(Shirt: Express, Skirt: H&M, Scarf: H&M, Shoes: Charlotte Russe, Earrings: Vintage)

This is the only picture that I can access right now from this computer for this outfit, so I'll go ahead and share it. Although, just so you know, I wore this last year. So this outfit is TOTALLY allowed to used again. Perhaps in the next week. And there will be no complaining. Understand? Haha. This is the outfit I got the most compliments on. I think it's the scarf.

Three Random Things I Wanted to Share.

1. The Daybook is one of my new favorite blogs.

2. When reorganizing the spice cabinet in my house, I found that over 50% of our spices started with the letter C. And we have a lot.

3. I bought a purse today at Ann Taylor LOFT that was originally $70, but it was marked down to $12. SCORE!

Urban Cowgirl

(Shirt: Actually a Dress Jolt via Goodwill, Skirt: H&M, Belt: Vintage, Shoes: Rainbows)

If you looks closely in the windows on either side of me, you can probably see some people working. I hope they didn't get annoyed! I just really liked the combination of the bricks and the windows. :)

I don't own a chambray shirt, so I decided to improvise and make one myself out of a short dress I have. I really want to wear this dress, because it looks super good with my brown leather belt, but it's a little short. I'll just wait until it gets a little cooler and then wear it with tights and boots. Ah! I can't wait for fall!

I discovered this belt in my mom's closet a few months ago and have worn it several times. It's proof that my mom was cool in the 80s! Haha. I had to tie it in the front because it wouldn't tuck in correctly, but I think it works, and it adds a western touch to my outfit. 

One problem with wearing a dress under this skirt is that it was JUST short enough not to show, but long enough to be very annoying. I had to keep tugging it down all day and take several trips to the bathroom to rearrange it all.

It was so hot today because there was no breeze and the sun felt so intense. Jean material probably wasn't the best idea. Oh well. The light patterns under this bush were awesome and being in the shade felt so good!

Me, Kayla and Cheyenne goofing off before cross country. (Kayla has a blog now! Go check it out!)

Hope you all had a great day!

The Velvet Sun

(Shirt: H&M, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Charlotte Russe, Ring: Craft Festival in my town)

I think this shirt was originally quite a few sizes larger that I usually buy, and I don't know why I picked it out, but it has a tunicy (new word? I think so), billowy loose feel to it. I like it because it goes with everything.
 Also, sorry for the perhaps awkward/ senior picture seeming pictures. I'm still learning how to show off the outfit without just standing there staring at the camera, because believe me, you don't want to see that over and over again. My sister's been taking my pictures for me and we've been tramping around the neighborhood early in the morning. We've been getting a lot of stares from those infuriating early people-you know them. The ones that get up at the crack of dawn to walk their dogs or jog. If I didn't have to get up for school, I never would have known these people existed.

One little known fact about this skirt-one that I didn't even know when I bought it- it has a little slip underneath because the top layer is, surprise surprise, see through. So I spend a good deal of energy during the day pulling down the stupid black layer of cloth that is the only thing covering me up. Com'on H&M,  were you expecting  your customers not to move, ever? So don't be fooled, when I wear this skirt, it is a testament to my courage and sheer force of will. haha and utter vanity, because it looks good and I'm going to wear it goshdarnit!

So this last photo is not my favorite, it doesn't even really show off my ring the way I wanted it too, and hunchback much? So through this you know how much I love this ring, if I'm going to post unflattering pictures of myself on this blog. Anyway, I got it at this crafts festival in my town, and it said they were circa 1940s, but the band is suspiciously 1990s-made-in-China metal. So I'm just going to say that the little ceramic rose in the middle is from the 1940s, because if not it was all a big lie. oh well. Have a great Labor Day!