New Loot!

Crowning glory: the label says it all and the price tag was $14!!!! 

 A thrifting expedition and some gifting yielded fruitful results!  This gorgeous shirt looked awesome with my jeans and will look fabulous with my purple and black pencil skirts!

 As the detail shows, I also got the bodacious scarf from Coach!  Best part... $8!

The pretty floral blouse to the left was gifted!

 The scarf to the right is a lovely %100 Italian silk scarf bought at a consignment shop for $8.

 The two long, narrow scarves to the left are silky and bright!  Gifts from my sister!  (And Talbots, lol.)

 This lovely scarf is %100 Italian silk bought at $8!

Two polyester scarves so filmy and floaty... a gift my friend and babysitting client.

New Year's To Do List

I refuse to make a New Year's resolution because I never keep them, and I have too many things I want to do.  So this year, I'm making a New Year's To Do List.

*Be more spiritual
*Be more balanced emotionally
*Get healthier (includes: toning, eating, ect.)
*Spend less money on things I don't need
*Spend more time with friends
*Be more adventurous
*Get a better job (instead of working three)
*Write more
*Publish something

Not too bad, eh?  I have a whole year in which to accomplish these things.  I hope I can do it.  I need to do these things.

What are your resolutions/to-do lists?

Photo shoot with Carey

A while back, my friend Carey tapped me for a portrait photography class he's taking.  He wanted me to be his subject.  Tomorrow, we're making it happen.  He wants to shoot me outdoors in knitwear.  We're going for the whimsical-girl-next-door fresh-faced look.  Here are some ideas of what I'll be wearing: 

This last one is different because we may also experiment with a darker fae look for some shots.  I'll add smokey sparkles around the eyes and a darker lip.

We may also do some indoor shots and I have no clue how that will look!  Excited!

black and white pictures

Here are some shots that I took the other day and converted to black and white.  I upped the contrast and played with brightness.

pictures of latest projects

Like the title of the post says, folks...

long time no see

Hi there, folks!

It's been months since I've posted anything.  I'm so sorry!  I have made several pairs of earrings that I will showcase soon, but I haven't been shopping or outfit snapping in a while.  I will post some Thanksgiving outfit ideas soon, I promise!

Winter Wardrobe Shopping List
Needs:
well-fitting sweaters for teaching
mustard colored cardi for layering
leggings
nice pants

Wants:
sweater tights
slouchy, oversize sweaters for cold days
sweater tunics with pockets for working
flat or low-heeled booties

changes

Lots and lots of changes in my life, and I'm sure in yours, too.

The store I work at is remodeling, which adds a certain air of helplessness and frustration to trying to do my job.  Especially since I'm just as clueless as the clientele as to where the hell stuff is, and they are often saucy with me. To make matters worse, my photo department is all mussed up; half the stuff isn't installed yet and the other half I can't use for one reason or another!  I was going to lodge complaints yesterday but the website was under construction.  Add to that a series of downpours and thunderstorms (with accompanying leaks over the cigs and dvd sections-- we had to scramble to cover them with garbage bags) and you have my first job.

My babysitting has been going really well.  I just love that little girl!  And my teaching job starts up again soon.  I spent all morning today at the school, getting my classroom and such in order.  Managed to get some lessons done too.  Going in again tomorrow to fix up the book room and do more lesson plans.  I have to get everything done tomorrow because I won't have time at all the rest of the week or next week.  And school starts on the 6th.

There are more changes in my personal life, but we'll leave those out for now.  Suffice to say that its been interesting!

No new purchases or earrings.  Hope to change that soon!