Tuesday, July 19, 2011

A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

I should've taken a picture earlier today, when I looked cute. But I had fun editing this like I'm emo and 14.

Okay, so, three good things that have happened in past 30 days.
1. I started working at a job I actually like.
2. I reached my 2.5 anniversary with my wonderful boyfriend, Christopher <3.
3. I finally found sea foam green nail polish. I've been searching for an affordable bottle forever.

I'M FREE. =)

Monday, July 18, 2011

Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.

Sewing. I personalized this old FRFF tee for the festival (just a few short days away!!!) by adding fringe on the bottom and a braid detail to the collar.

I plan on wearing it with a pair of purple cut-off shorts that I made from an old pair of jeans. Off to make another pair of shorts!

=)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Day 28 – Your favorite movie.

This is a hard one. I don't know that I have a favorite movie, but I could give you a list of my top five (in no particular order)

1. Little Miss Sunshine - Who could not love this heart-warming tale of a disfunctional family that including drug addict grandpa Alan Arkin, depressed gay professor Steve Carrell, and Abigail Breslin?? So much love for this movie.
2. Benny and Joon - The breadstick scene with Johnny Depp - pure. love.
3. (500) Days of Summer - Amazing soundtrack, plus Joseph G-L and Zooey. Also, it's an adorable story.
4. Empire Records - obligatory 90's indie movie about saving a record store. The costumes are great.
5. Almost Famous - That scene, where they're on the bus singing Tiny Dancer, makes me feel better no matter what.

I'm sure this list could be altered, but there they are.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Finally, a post about sewing!!

Front
Back
So, this time next week, I'll be sitting on a farm in Hillsdale, NY, with some of my best friends. Just for the occasion, I made this dress. I used a [modified] dress pattern from the 90's and 4 old recycled t-shirts, including [1] A House of Blues tee, [2] My 8th grade band trip shirt, [3] A Humane Society Thank-you shirt, and [4] a tee that says "I climbed the great wall." Check it out!!







This color-block dress features exposed seams, a zig-zag hem, and an open back. Urban Outfitters, eat your heart out.

Close-up of the bodice.

Now to make a romper.. maybe. =)

Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?

  
Last Year
This year
Well, obviously, the only thing that's changed is I now have facial hair. Also, I've gotten a little better at sewing, which is what I'm about to go do. Latuhhhh.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Day 25 – What’s in your purse?

This is a very sleepy me with my very old purse. A tote bag with multi-colored acoustic guitars.

Inside it, you will find:
1: a wallet (which I often use alone as a purse)
2: my planner, with a purple pen (so I can pretend to be organized)
3: a pack of gum
4: a bottle of Target brand menstrual relief (screw you, mother nature)
5: a water bottle (because it's hot outside, and hydration is important)
6: an umbrella (in case it's really hydrated outside)
7: my ipod (because b104 sucks)
8: a tube of pink lipstick and a tube of burts bees lip gloss (so I can feel a little put together at work.)

yep. nothing exciting. but now my purse is clean =)