Gonna Take a Ride Across the Moon, a modest fashion blog

here we go again

2011-12-27T00:38:00.000-08:00

[blouse, pink shirt: thrifted; belt: garage sale find; jeans: Mossimo/Target; shoes: Converse]

My awesome brother took pictures for me. One advantage of being home for break. ;)

well, hello there.

2011-12-21T00:57:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Miss me much? Haha.

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As many of you might know, I started college this year. I'm at Dordt College, studying Elementary Education and Art...and I love it! I had an amazing first semester. :) When I left, I decided to take a break from this blog because I was unsure if I would be able to keep it up while at school. Well, the jury's still out on whether or not I'm going to keep posting here regularly during the school year. It's difficult to take daily outfit photos while at college, not to mention my outfits aren't always interesting enough to be posted.

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However, I started a new blog, beautiful_eclectic, which I hope to post on semi-regularly. This blog will be more of a lifestyle, instead of fashion, blog. I'll be posting favorite quotes, pretty pictures, DIY projects, etc. I wanted to tell you all thank you for reading, and I hope you will take the time to stop by beautiful_eclectic. ♥

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farewell, for a while

2011-08-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a small break from posting. I'll be back soon with a few surprises to share with you. =]

my dress has roses on it...

2011-08-16T12:03:00.000-07:00

[shirt/shoes: Target; dress: hand-me-down from a friend; leggings: F21]

Three cheers for my younger brother Isaac who filled in for Eric, who is my usual photographer. I don't know why Eric would rather earn $50 mowing our neighbor's lawn when he could be taking pictures of me....haha.

orange + pink

2011-08-12T15:45:00.000-07:00

[jacket: hand-me-down from a friend/DKNY; skirt/shoes: thrifted; black tank: F21; pink tank: Target; bracelets: Walmart]

I've been wearing jeans a lot lately, so today I decided a skirt would be a good change of pace.

Tonight, I'm watching a Shakespeare play with family and friends. Antony and Cleopatra. I'm really excited because I was super interested in Cleopatra when I was younger. Also, here's a fun fact I found out: today is the anniversary of Cleopatra's death! Apparently, although no one knows when she was born, the exact date of her death is known to be August 12th.

diy manicure blog party

2011-08-12T12:44:00.000-07:00

There's a manicure blog party over at Thrifty and Shameless today! Here's what my nails currently look like. Just a fun look...unfortunately, I chipped the polish at work the other day (washing dishes...bleh) And I used up my polish remover last week. Boo.

into the rush

2011-08-10T13:58:00.000-07:00

Still working away at self portraits...still figuring the camera out. ;]

(little black dress)

2011-08-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

[dress: hand-me-down from a friend (THANK YOU, BRENNA!); tights: drugstore; shoes: thrifted]

Played around with taking pictures using my new camera's timer. Annnnd, you get to see my messy room. Congratulations. ;]

Audrey

2011-08-06T16:13:00.000-07:00

[jeans: Target; shirt: hand-me-down from a friend; shoes: thrifted]

I couldn't resist wearing red lipstick with this stripey shirt (given to me by Brenna, who is super awesome). They just seemed to go so well together...

This afternoon, I saw my manager at the grocery store and she told me that I looked like Audrey Hepburn. That made my day. ;]

shades of grey

2011-08-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

[shirts:Target; cardigan: Forever21; jeans: thrifted/Mossimo; shoes: gift]

I love the color grey. Do you spell it grey or gray??

her secret garden

2011-08-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

[tank: Target; plaid shirt/shorts/shoes: thrifted; anklet: Fred Meyer; bracelets: Walmart/made by me; necklace: craft fair]

Please excuse the odd expression and pose. =p This was the best picture...guess it's just one of those days. Also feel free to ignore the huge bruises on my leg. No idea how they got there, but they're PAINFUL.

well, I'm back.

2011-08-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

[jacket: hand-me-down from a friend; shirt/shoes: thrifted; skirt: gift; necklace: craft fair; anklet: Fred Meyer]

My new camera arrived! And it is pretty awesome!

Now I just have to get used to taking daily outfit photos again. =p

hey, soul sister

2011-07-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

I ordered another camera! It should come sometime in the next two weeks. In the meantime, here's a playlist I put together. Basically just a bunch of songs that I think are super awesome/can't stop listening to. Enjoy. ;]

things i've been loving....

2011-07-21T16:59:00.000-07:00

So remember when I was all like I-thought-my-camera-died-but-then-I-fixed-it? Well, it turns out that I didn't actually fix it. At least, it didn't STAY fixed....(it was okay and able to take pictures for a few hours!!) =p Soooooo outfit posts will be MIA for a few days/weeks.

Here are a few things I've been loving lately:

Anchors.

Vests (and cool cameras...)

Vaughn. From Alias. =]] Just finished the second season and the cliffhanger is killing me! Will Sydney and Vaughn ever live happily ever after????? Oh season 3, please come to the library soon.

Feather earrings. I bought some recently (from Libby. She's awesome.), and I LOVE them.

Purple nails. Eeep, I love nail polish. Purple nail polish is, of course, super awesome. <3

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camera adventures...

2011-07-11T12:11:00.000-07:00

[sweater: hand me down from a friend; vest: garage sale; jeans: thrifted; shoes: Converse]

Almost immediately after these pictures were taken, the camera was dropped in a bucket of water...possibly by me..(it was an accident, I swear!) but I was able to fix it. (I love you, Google.) It's completely fine now, and I was able to upload these pictures with no problems. Yayyyy.

maroon

2011-07-06T11:43:00.000-07:00

[shirt: Target; jeans: thrifted/Mossimo; shrug: hand-me-down from a friend; shoes: thrifted]

windy...

2011-07-01T18:16:00.000-07:00

[grey shirt + tank: Target; skirt: thrifted; flip-flops: Fred Meyer; bracelets: assorted]

Oh my gosh, my mom just took this amazing casserole out of the oven and my stomach is grumbling...so I'm gonna go eat now. ;]

elephants.

2011-06-30T14:18:00.000-07:00

For some reason, I feel like a researcher in Africa who studies elephants. I think it's the french braid + messy bangs and the oversized shirt tied in a knot. ;]

green + brown + red

2011-06-28T18:18:00.000-07:00

[shirt and shoes: thrifted; skirt: hand-me-down from sister; bracelets: Walmart]

I love these shoes! Red ballet flats = awesome.

chillin' with Elvis

2011-06-24T16:33:00.000-07:00

[shirts: thrifted; jeans: thrifted; shoes: thrifted]

Today's been a great day. I cleaned my room and my desk and now I'm relaxing, listening to music. Elvis, Johnny Cash, Regina Spektor... ♥ This evening I'm going to see a Shakespeare play. Life is good.

an audrey hepburn dress

2011-06-23T22:41:00.000-07:00

[t-shirt:Land's End; floral shirt: Forever21; jeans: thrifted; shoes: Walmart; necklaces: thrifted/handmedown from a friend]

^I wore the shirt backwards...just for fun. I like how the v neck looks in the back and how the front(which is really the back...=p) looks like an Audrey Hepburn dress. ;]

simple things

2011-06-22T17:28:00.000-07:00

[shirt: 80sTees.com; jeans: Mossimo/Target; shoes: charity sale find; bracelets: Walmart/made by me]

i'll be there for you

2011-06-21T16:49:00.000-07:00

Little cotton dresses are a must for summer. I'm trying to add to my collection right now. This one was a steal at only 5 bucks from Goodwill!

[dress/necklace: thrifted; sandals/bracelets: Walmart; vest/belt: garage sale finds]

^heehee, I made this one my Facebook profile picture...

checkered socks...

2011-06-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

[shirt: thrifted; cardigan: Forever21; jeans: thrifted; shoes: Converse; bracelets: Walmart; wristband: made by me]

At the last second, I added this wristband to make the outfit a little more interesting. I made it from a sock a few years ago, inspired by AnnaSophia Robb's sock arm warmers in Bridge to Terabithia. Any other ASR fans out there? I love her! She's a great actress, and she wears cute clothes too. ;]

this shirt has been to more countries than I have...

2011-06-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

[shirt: belonged to my Grandfather; jeans: Mossimo/thrifted; boots/bracelet: thrifted]

This shirt used to belong to my Grandfather while he was a marine stationed in Japan! It has a lot of history...I just love articles of clothing that have stories behind them.

Sha la la la la

2011-06-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

[jeggings: Target; tunic: Converse/thrifted; shoes: garage sale]

^My brother took this picture and I asked him if it looked good. He said, "it's very characteristic of you." ;]

stripes//florals

2011-06-11T00:02:00.000-07:00

[striped shirt: thrifted; floral shirt: Forever21; jeans: Target/Mossimo; necklace/bracelet: thrifted; shoes: Converse]

Yay, more pattern mixing. I paired these shirts together then just threw on the necklace cuz I was like, "hey, I've already got florals + stripes, why not add a fuschia necklace?"

blog partyyyy!

2011-06-09T17:36:00.000-07:00

•Favorite thing about summer? No school! More free time!
•Twilight fan? The books were pretty good, but the movies could have been so much better.
•Favorite quote? This one's a favorite: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." ~Ambrose Redmoon
•Best thing that has ever happened to you? Being born was pretty great.
•Think of every place in the world possible... which of those places would you go to? IRELAND.
•Favorite food? Potatoes. Yumyumyumyumyum.
•What type of music do you like? Anything and everything.
•Flipflops, bare feet, heels, or flats? I love(and own) them all. ;]
•Skirts or jeans? Jeans...although I love skirts too!

•Fresh or saltwater? The ocean = <3
•Skittles or M&Ms? Skittles.
•are you a morning person or more of a night person? I can be both...trying to make myself more of a morning person.
•So, your best friend is talking to a new girl in school... the new girl asks who you are... what do you think your best friend says? Gosh, I've no idea...hopefully something complimentary?
•Gotta tic? ya know, biting your nails, scrunching your nose, etc? I drum my fingers a lot.
•Pen or pencil? Pencil! I like to be able to erase my mistakes. =p
•Paper or plastic? Paper.

gladiator sandals

2011-06-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

[shirt: thrifted; skirt: made by me; sandals: Walmart; earrings: gift]

I wore this on Sunday. Just felt like a little pattern mixing... and yay! I broke out my gladiator sandals.

what a way to make a living

2011-06-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be fun to show you all what I typically wear to work.

My uniform consists of a polo shirt (yup, it's really ugly...), and apron, and a visor. These items are kept at the store, so I have to wear shirts that a polo will fit over. I generally wear t-shirts or tank tops. Skirts aren't practical, of course, so I go with jeans. Footwear has to be comfortable, as I'm on my feet for 5+ hours at a time. I often wear my Converse sneakers, but these boots are also a favorite. They're soooo comfy, even though they aren't that stylish...=p Lastly, I wear some sort of sweater/hoodie so I don't have to walk to my car in 40 degree weather, at 10 PM, in just a tank top, haha.

Well, there you have it. A simple and practical outfit that I would never wear outside of work. ;] I'm not that into simple or practical, I guess...haha.

all the colors

2011-06-07T12:22:00.000-07:00

[shirt/skirt: thrifted; vest: garage sale; leggings: Forever21; shoes: Converse]

Wore this last week...can't remember when, haha. I have several outfits that I haven't posted. I promise I'll get them up soon!

I have an Elvis shirt and (although you can't see them) my socks have rainbow stripes. There's just something so cheery about rainbow socks. ;]

Friend Friday: Vacations!

2011-06-03T07:46:00.000-07:00

[photo credit: my sister]

1. When it comes to packing for vacation what’s your mantra?

Stuff everything that will fit into a suitcase. It works well. =p

2. What are your must packs?

I usually bring along my art supplies so I can get a little drawing in. =D

3. What are you happy to leave behind?

Schoolwork.....

4. Any packing secrets that help you get everything into one
suitcase?

Rolled clothes usually fit better than folded, and you get less wrinkles as well. Place small items inside shoes. Sit on the suitcase while zipping it up, haha.

5. Beach reading… what are you taking with you to read in the sand?

Sarah Dessen is amazing and fun. I just recently discovered Kristin Hannah, and wow I love her books.

Head over to Modly Chic to see the other entries!

guest star

2011-05-31T19:43:00.000-07:00

Today I have a guest.....it's my brother, Eric!

Doesn't he look dashing? He just bought these sneakers last week.

CONVERSE. <3

azaela bush

2011-05-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

[cardigan/shirt/skirt: thrifted; belt: garage sale find; boots: Target]

I wore this last Sunday, but these photos got buried and forgotten, haha.

Friend Friday: Hair Care

2011-05-27T13:47:00.000-07:00

1. How often do you get your hair cut?

Not often enough...heh.
2. Do you go to the same stylist each time, try someone new, go to the
cheap hair cutting chains or live it up in a salon?

I cut it myself, haha. Because it's curly, it's super easy to cut...no worrying about straight lines.

3. Do you color your hair? How often? What’s your natural color?

I've never dyed my hair. Thought about it a couple of times, but never taken the plunge. I'm a natural brunette.

4. The one thing you always do to keep your hair looking great is:

Tons of conditioner. Tons.

5. What hair trend do you love and wish you could rock?

Pixie cut! À la Audrey Hepburn and Natalie Portman...but It would never work on me.

paint your nails blue day

2011-05-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

[shirts and jeans: Target; belt: hand-me-down from a friend; shoes: Converse]

Oh my gosh, you guys. The saddest thing happened. So I had these Star Wars temporary tattoos(I kinda have an obsession with temporary tattoos....) but they're really old and when I tried to put one on today, Anakin's head didn't transfer! It was a headless Anakin. The poor little guy...

On a lighter note, today is paint your nails blue day! Always one to celebrate random events, I painted my fingernail blue. They look awesome.

Stripes, stripes, and more stripes

2011-05-25T17:15:00.000-07:00

[shirt: gift; jeans: Mossimo/thrifted; shoes: Converse; scarf: gift]

Check out my epic scarf! It was a present and I LOVE it.

Friend Friday: blog pet peeves

2011-05-20T11:47:00.000-07:00

This week's friend friday topic is pet peeves. I really only have one, but it's an important one!
Bad spelling/grammar. I immediatly lose respect for people with spelling or grammar mistakes in their blog posts. Oh, and your and you're are two DIFFERENT words, everybody needs to memorize the difference and use these words properly!

green eye shadow

2011-05-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

[shirt: stolen from my older brother; vest: garage sale; jeans: thrifted/Mossimo; shoes: gift]

Got my boyfriend shirt by raiding my brother's closet cuz I don't have a boyfriend or any money to buy a "real menswear-inspired shirt" =p

Also, I'm wearing green eyeshadow. I love it.

breaking free

2011-05-17T14:27:00.000-07:00

This van broke down several years ago and has been sitting in our backyard since then. One day I thought to myself, "hey, wouldn't it be cool to use it as a prop in a photoshoot?" So I did. The end.

Inspiration Monday: Drew Barrymore

2011-05-16T18:59:00.000-07:00

Today's outfit is inspired by Drew Barrymore! I'm wishing I'd remembered the hat now...but I almost forgot to participate at all today, so I guess I should just be happy about that. =]

Go to two birds to see the other participants.

headaches

2011-05-16T12:04:00.000-07:00

[shirt: 80stees.com; sweater: hand-me-down from a friend; jeans: Mossimo/thrifted; shoes: Converse; bracelets: thrifted/Walmart/free]

Ugh, I don't like this picture, but guess what? Imageshack(and Photobucket and Flickr...) wouldn't upload any of the other pictures of this outfit! Only this one...in which I'm tilting my head to a REALLY weird angle and who knows what on earth I'm doing with my arm. Sigh...c'est la vie, right?

Friend Friday: outside influences

2011-05-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

1. What magazines do you subscribe to?
None at the moment, but I want to subscribe to Vogue.

2. Do you watch any fashion TV shows?
No...

3. Beyond blogs, what websites do you frequent for fashion inspiration?
teenvogue.com, weardrobe, chictopia.

4. Advertisements play a huge role in forming public opinion about a product or brand… what ads do you like and why?
Simple and pretty.

5. Do you own any fashion books?
No, I'm too poor to buy any. =[

hipster??

2011-05-10T19:56:00.001-07:00

[shirt/shoes: thrifted; shorts/leggings/cardigan: Forever21; necklaces: thrifted / made by me; wristband: made by me]

Oh man, everybody. When I found these glasses lying around the house, I just couldn't resist wearing them for these photos! They're just some plastic frames without any lenses. They make me think of Indiana's anatomy of a fashion blogger, haha.

Hot pink + sparkles? Yes, please!

2011-05-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

[jeans: Mossimo/thrifted; shoes and necklace: gift; shirt: thrifted; cardigan: Forever21]

Sparkles and pink are so fun to pair together...

Friend Friday: Shoes!

2011-05-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

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1.What is your go-to pair of shoes?

My Converse sneakers. I pair them with anything and everything.

2. What goes into your shoe buying decisions?

Comfort, cost, and style. Not necessarily in that order.... ;]

3. The majority of the shoes in your closet are what color?

Black.

4. When it comes to design shoes what are your favorite brands and

why?

Steve Madden makes some amazing shoes. Often I'll see some shoes at Goodwill that I love...I'll look at the brand name, and whaddayaknow? They're Steve Madden!

5. If price wasn’t an issue, you’d own which shoe?

Definitely Christian Louboutin. Maybe these. Or these...

Awkward/Awesome Thursday

2011-05-05T23:35:00.000-07:00

Awkward:

~Not really hearing/understanding what this guy said and trying to bluff my way through the rest of the conversation and not succeeding.

~My left eye hurting and itching and basically making me miserable all night.

~Hitting a car while trying to park. I'm so embarrassed/annoyed at myself right now. The car's owner was sooo sweet about it though and his car wasn't damaged much.

AWESOME:

~Babysitting several adorable kids.

~Girly email exchanges with a friend. ;]

~Rediscovering how adorable Nick Jonas is, thanks to this post...."Won't you fly with me?"...

heehee, yeah....

Happy Star Wars day!

2011-05-04T23:13:00.000-07:00

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May the fourth be with you. ;]

scarf!

2011-05-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

Not the most interesting outfit, I know. =p but I wanted you all to see my new t-shirt scarf! Technically, it's a tank top scarf....haha. I made it using the tutorial on Made This/Love This.

I only almost killed myself on the swing...it's been a while...

Inspiration Monday: Katie Holmes

2011-05-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

[jeans, cardigan and shirts: thrifted; shoes: Converse]

Today is Inspiration Monday over at two birds! I so excited that I actually remembered today, I usually forget to participate.

I love the high-waisted, flared pants Katie Holmes is wearing in the picture. I wish mine were as flared as hers, but I don't own any bellbottoms....yet, haha.

HEY LOOK I CAN MATCH THE GRASS

2011-05-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

[jeans: Target/Mossimo; shoes: Converse; turtleneck: gift/Lands End; blue shirt: thrifted; wristband: made by me]

the perfect shirt

2011-04-29T23:34:00.000-07:00

I got this shirt from Target because I really wanted a henley shirt (and I had a gift card...) I've got this vision of the perfect shirt that I want. This one isn't quite what I was hoping for, but I do like it. Tonight, I was at Costco, searching for the dream shirt...but I still didn't find it...

Oh well, someday, right? haha.

Team Edward....Scissorhands, that is.

2011-04-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

[shirt: 80sTees.com; skirt: thrifted; leggings: F21; shoes: Converse]

Fact: Edward Scissorhands beats Edward Cullen.

Fact: I now own two shirts with Johnny Depp on them.

Fact: that is really cool.

Easter Sunday

2011-04-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

[tunic: hand-me-down from a friend; jeggings and tank top: Target/Mossimo; cardigan, hat, and shoes: thrifted]

I love the colors in this outfit. I built everything around the hat, which is my Easter bonnet. I wore it last year on Easter Sunday, and haven't worn it at all between then and now, haha. I think I'll try to wear it more this summer...I can see wearing it to a picnic, or perhaps to the beach...

You ain't nothing but a hound dog...

2011-04-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

My shirt has Elvis on it. It is automatically cooler than your shirt. BURN.

I was listening to the radio earlier and "Hound Dog" came on so I was like yay my shirt matches the music! It was so awesome...you had to be there, I guess.

Friend Friday: What Inspires Me

2011-04-22T13:37:00.000-07:00

this is a pizza...it was good.

1. Which celebrity (celebrities) do you look to for fashion inspiration?
Although I don't follow celebrity fashion much, I like Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Amy Adams, and Hailee Steinfeld.

2. When it comes to your own personal style, what inspires you?
Other fashion bloggers, particularly Indiana, Elaine, and Tania.

3. How do you hope to inspire your readers?
I want to show that modest clothes don't have to be ugly clothes. ;]

4. Outside the realm of fashion who/what inspires you?
Photography, art, and FOOD. Like the picture above, haha...

5. And since Idol is ending… Which songs inspire you?
I have been listening to "Misery" and "She Will Be Loved", both by Maroon 5, a lot lately. Actually, I'm going through a Maroon 5 phase right now...

Kate Middleton fashion week

2011-04-21T12:36:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to join Relatable Style's Kate Middleton fashion week, but I keep forgetting! So glad I remembered today.

Here's the outfit that inspired today's look:

I love her outfit and enjoyed recreating it! How do you think I did? ;]

Vampire?

2011-04-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

Grargh, I have red eyes in these pictures! By the time I remembered to take outfit pictures, it was dark outside, so these inside pictures will have to do.

At least I've got my amazing shoes. Love them. And I got so many compliments on them too.

Two for one

2011-04-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

[shirt/skirt/shoes: thrifted; jeggings: Target]

[shirt: bought at a Shakespeare play; skirt: thrifted; tights: drugstore; boots: Target; wrist warmer: made by me; bracelets: Walmart]

These are from Monday and Tuesday. I guess I was in a t-shirt + skirt mood? I really like this last picture ^ It's actually my profile picture on Facebook because I liked it so much.

This afternoon my family and I are going to drive down to Portland, OR to visit my grandparents. We'll also be visiting the Regional speech tournament that's going on down there! I qualified to compete at Regionals, but decided not to due to various conflicts. I'm so excited that I get to go hang out though. Should be really fun. =] I'll be back on Monday, with (hopefully) another outfit post.

Best day ever.

2011-04-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

[jeans: Target; shirt: thrifted; wrist warmers: I made them from some socks; jacket: hand-me-down from a friend; shoes: Converse]

Saturday was an amazing day. My family went up to a Speech and Debate tournament so I got to hang out with some friends, then we went to look at these beautiful flowers! This field has daffodils, and we saw tulips as well. We also went to an art show (there were orca whale paintings!) and finished the day with an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Yum...

leaning

2011-04-08T18:09:00.000-07:00

[jeans: Mossimo/Target; shoes, cardigan: thrifted; bracelets: Walmart/ made by me/ free; shirt: Olympic National Park gift shop]

Just found Danielle's blog today and decided to link up!

Liquid Sunshine blog party!

2011-04-06T12:55:00.000-07:00

I just discovered Olivia's blog the other day, and I absolutely love it!

•Favorite season, and why?
I like Spring, Fall, and Winter. Not Summer, though. Too much heat and sun.
•How would you describe your personal style?
Eclectic! I like many different styles and smash them together often.
•Rain or shine?
RAIN. Hate the sun, love cloudy weather. Rain is beautiful and it makes the flowers grow...what's not to like?

•Confession time... what's a flaw of yours?
I am conceited.

•Favorite music?
Anything and everything.
•You've just won an unlimited lifetime supply of... what?
McDonald's! That would be amazing. Just amazing.
•If you were an animal, what would you be?
An orca whale....I'm sure you all saw that coming...
•You're now a gazillionaire... where do you go to spend your money?
After tithing, I would spend it on clothing. Goodwill, Urban Outfitters, Target, Modcloth. Oh, and Etsy! Etsy sellers would get a lot of my money...
•Classical music: love it or hate it?
Love. Like I said, all music is great.

•Hop on a plane and go live somewhere for a year... where is it, and why?
Ireland, with occasional visits to Scotland and England.
•Are you an extrovert or an introvert?
I am such an introvert. Although I have behaved like an extrovert at times.
•Would you/do you perform on stage?
I have given many speeches, played at piano recitals, and have been a part of a few plays/skits. Can't say I particularly enjoy it though. I prefer being a part of the audience.

Modern Nancy Drew

2011-04-05T08:47:00.000-07:00

Here's what I think a modern Nancy Drew would wear. Jeans and sneakers so she'll be comfortable while sneaking around looking for clues. The shirt adds some preppiness to the outfit and is also comfortable.

It's day five of the fashion week at Bramblewood Fashion and Natasha's blog.

she had a scarf.

2011-04-04T19:18:00.000-07:00

Yayyy, outfit posts are back! and I love my hair in this picture!

Nancy Drew Fashion Week

2011-04-02T14:59:00.000-07:00

Some of you may have noticed the Nancy Drew Fashion Week button on my sidebar! This event began yesterday. You can go to Ashley and Natasha's blogs to see their first posts. I'm hoping to enter on a couple of the days.

April 1: Rules of Engagement -

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It's Friend Friday over at Modly Chic. Check it out!

1. Guest posts are a good way to gain new exposure. What do you think
is the appropriate way to go about securing a guest spot?

I would email the blogger and politely ask for a guest spot.

2. Leaving comments is essential to growing your blog. But how can you
leave a comment without coming across as ‘Follow Me. Follow Me!’?

Make the comment sincere, and related to the post. I usually leave my blog url at the bottom of my comments, which I think works in a not too pushy way.
3. We’ve all gotten a mass email at one time or another asking for
blog exposure, a link exchange, etc… But the mass emails don’t work.
How do you make your email stand out from the crowd?

I've never sent out any emails...I guess I would just try to be myself and hope somebody likes me.

4. In interacting with other bloggers where do you draw the line
between seeking support and begging for exposure?

Hmm, the line is different for everybody. Some bloggers would find certain actions to be too pushy that others would be fine with.

5. What’s one rule of engagement error you made and how have you
remedied that?

A couple of times I've commented in a hurry, not really caring about what I was saying, just hoping I would get comments back. Now I really concentrate on meaning what I'm saying.

Love this dress...

2011-03-23T12:34:00.000-07:00

Hailee Steinfeld:

photo credit: http://www.be-mod.com/

Is this dress amazing or what? and her fingernail polish is a great touch!

Has anybody seen her movie, True Grit? I want to, but I haven't yet.

I'll probably be MIA for the next few days, there's a big Speech and Debate Tournament this weekend. Wish me luck. ;]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

2011-03-17T18:08:00.000-07:00

Are you all wearing green? Cyber pinches to anyone who isn't...

I now have a driver's license. I am completely unsatisfied with the picture. Ick, do ID pictures ever look good? Maybe Angelina Jolie's does.

Anyway, I think it's super cool that my license says 3/17 on it! My mom says it's a good day to get your license for a girl whose name is Bridget. ;]

GREEN nail polish

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My fingernails decided to join the GREEN party.

GREEN: Gaelic Storm

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[shirt: gaelicstorm.com; skirt: thrifted; shoes: gift; bracelets: thrifted, gifts; ring: F21]

Today I'm wearing my Gaelic Storm shirt! If you've never heard of this band, then you are missing out. They have a great variety of Irish, traditional, and world music. And, basically, they're AMAZING.

And this is the best. song. ever.

GREEN: shoe inspiration

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all photos from weheartit.com

While I was looking for photos for yesterday's post, I discovered many green shoe pictures. So I decided to do a separate shoe post. Shoes always deserve their own post, right?

Which pair is your favorite? Which ones would you wear?

I'm loving the super high heels, but I wouldn't ever be able to walk in them...the Converse and ballet flats are more my style. ;]

GREEN outfit

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[sweater: thrifted; shirt: Land's End; jeans: Target; shoes: Converse; necklace: thrifted]

I love this color of green, it's so Spring-y!

What's your favorite color of green?

green is the best color

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all photos from weheartit.com

I think green is the best color...blue is my favorite, but green is the best.

GREEN: a St. Patrick's Day celebration

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Saint Patrick's Day has got to be one of the coolest holidays. It's got Irishness, the color green, AND corned beef & cabbage! Crazy awesome.

For the next couple of days, I'm going to be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. Enjoy the ride. ;]

Now walking's the only thing I know

2011-03-12T20:42:00.000-08:00

[trench: thrifted; jeggings: Target; boots: used to be my sister's; sweater: thrifted; shirt: stolen from my older brother; gloves: thrifted]

Wore this last Tuesday while my family and I went on a walk with a friend. We had an absolutely lovely time visiting shops, looking at sculptures, and eating cupcakes!

Brandi, you're a fine girl

2011-03-11T21:28:00.000-08:00

I had a little "whoa" moment a few days ago when I saw this shirt and sweater hanging next to each other. The teal bits in the shirt match the sweater's color perfectly.

Guess what today is?

2011-03-05T19:45:00.000-08:00

I cut my bangs. They fall straight across now, not to the side.

I made this bracelet a while ago but I haven't worn it much.

Soooo....today was a special day.

Guess what it was?

You'll never figure it out!

It's NATIONAL PLATYPUS DAY!!

You better believe that I made a cake.

and another one:

Can anybody sing along?

Friend Friday: Beauty products

2011-03-04T00:55:00.000-08:00

March 4: Beauty products

Cheap-o nail polish that is still pretty good quality is fun. Nexxus split-end binding shampoo and conditioner is amazing, although I must confess that I've never actually bought it...I've received free samples, though!

Lotion, any kind, plus chap stick. I can't stand dry skin or lips!

This amazing stuff that made my hair, soft, non-frizzy, and super pretty! Unfortunately, not only can I not remember the name, it was also being illegally sold at the location I bought it from...0.o

Ick, curly bangs.

Hmmm, bright nail polish. Although, my clothes are the main thing that shows my personality.

red + olive green + blue + brown + black = funnnn

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[dress and sweater: hand-me-down from a friend; jeggings: Target/Mossimo; boots: used to be my sister's; wristlets: made by me!]

I love unique color combinations, so today I went all out. You can't see them, but I'm also wearing red, orange, yellow, and blue stripey socks. ;]

I found a tube of Burt's Bees lip gloss in the pocket of a coat the other day. It made me so happy.

Have a great Tuesday everyone.

bungeeee

2011-02-20T19:22:00.000-08:00

[greyshirt and jeans: thrifted; black shirt: Old Navy/thrifted; white shirt: Target; shoes: Liz Clairborne/thrifted; bracelet: Christmas gift from parents; scarf: hand-me-down from a friend]

I am so hardcore. =p

Would you ever go bungee jumping?

Keeping it Classy: Day Six

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Keeping it Classy: Day Five

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[shirt and skirt: thrifted; tights: drugstore; boots: charity sale find; sweater and scarf: hand-me-downs from a friend]

It's day five of Ashley's fashion show!

^So apparently this is what my brother wears when he takes my outfit pics...?

Keeping it Classy: day four

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[tights: drugstore; shoes: thrifted; headband: I made it; dress: Christa Taylor]

Caramel binge

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[shirts: thrifted; jeans: Target; shoes: Converse]

The title of today's post is taken from Psych...such an awesome show.

Let's make it a tradition!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

[dress: thrifted; sweater: thrifted; jeggings: Target; shoes thrifted; earrings: Target]

I wore this sweater last Valentine's Day so I think it should be my official February fourteenth sweater.

Yesterday was the beginning of Bramblewood Fashion's Keeping it Classy fashion show. This event sounds wonderful and I'm looking forward to the coming week.

Fabulous in February: week one

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photo credit: weheartit.com

Fabulous in February is an event focusing on positive thinking. Here are three things I like about myself:

1. I love my artistic nature! I'm so glad I'm an artsy person instead of a math person. =p

2. Even though it can be annoying and hard to style at times, I love my curly hair.

3. I like the shape of my hands and fingernails...there's this odd angle right under my thumb that looks kind of cool and unique.

Hope some of you readers decide to participate in this event! Every Monday in February list three things you love about yourself. =]

Happy Birthday, Blog!

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photo credit: weheartit.com

One year ago today, I posted on this blog for the first time.

It's been an amazing adventure! Thanks to everyone who has ever commented, followed, or supported me in any way. You all are awesome.

~Bridget ♥ ♥ ♥

I will be departing shortly

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Hey readers! This is just a quick note to let you all know that I will be gone this weekend. I'll be checking this place out from Thursday to Saturday. Regular posting will resume on Mondayish.

hugs,
~Bridget

And I would walk 500 more

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[shirt: souvenir from a state park; vest: garage sale find; belt: charity sale find; shorts: thrifted; leggings: Forever 21; shoes: converse]

Watched Benny and Joon the other day. I loved it. Now I want to make grilled cheese sandwiches using an iron. While listening to 500 miles, of course. ;]

Cozy hat day

2011-01-24T16:48:00.000-08:00

I finally got around to trying that socks + boots thing. I really like it!

[jeggings: Target; turtleneck: Land's End; tunic: hand-me-down from a friend; socks: Costco; boots: used to be my sister's; hat: made by me]

Florals & Stripes

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[blouse: yard sale find; shirt: Target; pants: thrifted; shoes: yard sale find; necklace: bought while on vacation]

This is an old picture that I found while browsing through the picture files on my computer. I believe this was taken last summer/fall. I love the pairing of the floral shoes and the striped pants. Unfortunately, these shoes were too small and I've given them away. I recently spilled nail polish on these pants, so they are also out of commission as well. However, I have plans to turn them into shorts, since the stain is on the lower leg.

Happy Thursday everyone! Anyone else looking forward to the weekend? =p

This was easier when I was younger....

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[plaid shirt: thrifted; tshirt: thrifted; jeans: Mossimo/Target; boots: thrifted; cami: Christa Taylor]

I feel kind of countryish in this outfit. Jeans, plaid, boots, shirt advertising a drink....I don't know, is it just me?

It does make me want to listen to country music! This song is awesome. So is this one. And this one.

haha, outtake photo:

I swear, it was way easier to get up on this rail when I was eight!

you are the best thing that's ever been mine

2011-01-18T15:12:00.000-08:00

[sweater: thrifted; vest: yard sale find; shirt: stolen from my brother; jeans: Mossimo/Target; shoes: thrifted; rings: hand-me-downs, thrifted]

Thanks to everybody who reads my blog! I love you guys. =]

Ireland's call

2011-01-18T14:42:00.000-08:00

[shirt: thrifted; vest: yard sale find; jeans: DKNY/thrifted; boots: Target; bracelets: from all over the place =p]

I know, I know...the picture quality is horrid. But I loved this outfit so much that I'm posting it anyway.

These boots are amazing. I found them on clearance at Target. They were originally thirty-five dollars, but I bought them for eight!

The shirt says "Ireland", which, of course, makes it amazing too. My brother bursts into this song whenever he sees me in this shirt.

How do you keep your neck warm?

2011-01-17T20:11:00.000-08:00

You wear two scarves!

[dress: hand-me-down from a friend; jeggings: Mossimo/Target; scarves: I made the maroon one, a friend gave me the silver one; shoes: Converse]

One of my co-workers straightened my hair for me on Saturday. What do you guys think?

Friend Friday: Planning Outfits

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1. How do you determine what you will wear that day?
I stand in front of my closet and try on clothes until I like something. This usually either takes ten seconds, or ten minutes.

2. Do you plan outfits out in advance for a whole week, month, weekend?
Eh, I'm not really the planning-things-in-advance type. Sometimes, if it's a super special occasion I've been looking forward to for a long time, I'll plan what I'm going to wear.

3. Do you have any specific way of tracking outfits and items already worn so you don't repeat?
Nothing in particular...I just rely on my memory. Which isn't so great sometimes. =p

4. How do you discover new combinations of items in your closet?
I mix and match a lot, so I find new combinations that way.

5. To streamline the process for 2011 what is one new thing you can do to cut down your dressing time?
Ha, if anybody knows, then tell me! ;]

Check out Modly Chic to see the other participants in this week's Friend Friday!

Like an old movie

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Trench coats are amazing, no?

It is a river

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[shirt: gift shop at Olympia National Park; skirt: I made it; belt: charity sale find; tights: drugstore; boots: charity sale find]

I tried a little pattern mixing here, with the patterned skirt and a shirt with a design. I made this skirt using this special fabric. It's special for two reasons. First, it came from Africa! My uncle and aunt were missionaries in Togo, and they bought this fabric as well as some in a green pattern. It's also cool because this cloth is over ten years old.

Looking for Adventure

2011-01-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

[shirt: Land's End, Christmas gift; dress: hand-me-down from a friend; jeggings: Mossimo/Target; boots: used to be my sister's]

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day?

2011-01-11T15:05:00.000-08:00

[skirt: I made it; shirt: Old Navy; sweater: hand-me-down; tights: some drugstore; shoes: Converse; coat: thrifted; necklace: used to be my sister's]

More old outfits from our snowstorm in late November.

Yeah, it was cold!