Thursday, January 31, 2013
GIVEAWAY| 14 Days of Tomgirl Love
Monday, January 28, 2013
OOTD | Color blocking
I know this trend was in and out before I could blink, but I still love the idea of colliding bright colors that just invite spring and summer in.
Friday, January 25, 2013
READS | Timeline by Michael Crichton
Now that I am officially done with school, I wanted to get back into reading for pleasure again. I got hooked on the Veronica Roth series last September, but with the third installment not set to release until this fall, I needed a non-dystopian read. My friend's brother is an avid Michael Crichton fan and suggested this or Jurassic Park. I am still scarred from the films, and the thought quantum physics and multiuniverse jumping set in medieval France intrigued me a bit more. So I started reading in November but couldnt devote enough time to it till I got back from my trip. Then yesterday for about three hours and then this morning for about five hours I read and got through 21hrs of the book.
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Oh. Yeah. There are no chapters. Only how much time the characters have left before they are stuck in 1357 for-everrrr. So anyway, only eight hours into this book and I only have about 100 pages left. The language is rough and I could do without all the mindless swearing, but other than that the book is very intriguing.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
STYLE CRUSH | Jac Jagaciak
I have to say, even this model's name is pretty stylish. Of course when you're a model and you dress down like Jac, you still look like you dressed with purpose. I think the secret to her not looking like a boy is her hair. {Source}
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
LIFE | So Funny Story
$30 sweater I got a Target for 70% off at $8! And it matched an old purchased skirt of mine from Banana Republic. |
Saturday, January 19, 2013
LIFE | Another Wedding
Friday, January 18, 2013
FASHION FRIDAYS | 100th Post!
Then about three years ago Janelle Monae got really popular with her iconic updo and feminine tuxedo and shortly there after women's fashion went back to the androgynous phase, only this time femme touches were added. Not only that but blogs like Tomboy Style hit my radar (so thankful for it) and redefined what a tomboy was. It wasn't just about playing with the boys in boy's clothes, but about the liberty of being a woman beyond social and cultural constraints.
I know, pretty heavy for such a simple lifestyle.
So with that in mind, I thought long and hard about myself. I love screaming at the top of my lungs at a basketball game, running faster than the boys, getting dirty, seeing if I have the loudest burp, and being a kid when moments allow it. But I also love feeling pretty, twirling around in a circle till my skirt fans out, crossing my legs at the ankles, and turning heads as I saunter into a room. And I want to do it with out making a fuss every day. I want to stick it to the man like Katherine Hepburn, but do it with the grace of Kelly, and the appeal of Rita Hayworth. Ohhh, so I am a vintage dame as well.
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So tomgirl? Well, to me its the mixture of the simplicity but wildness of a tomboy and the refinement and elegance of a woman. Shirt pants shoes. Not boring, just not over accessorized. I have been practicing more with makeup as I have gone most of my life without it on a regular basis. Simple statement pieces that stand out just enough to where you hear its sultry whisper beckoning you to come closer.
Its been a long endearing process of perfecting my style and I am no where near it, but I am happy with the results so far. I want to make sure I am always evolving in this current world, but never forgetting what the past has contributed.
That all being said, I want to have a giveaway in February. 14 days of TOMGIRL love. I haven't figured out what I am giving away yet, but it will definitely be something that I have seen most of my readers drool over (yes I do read your blogs even if I don't comment all the time :) ) So keep reading on! February will be here sooner than later and you don't want to miss what I have for you!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TRENDING | Red and Ox
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The movement was classic and fit her like a glove. I know the red carpet is all about who's daring and stunning, but I like it when stuff just looks good on someone. Plain and simple. And although I was complete mesmerized by the fit of the gown, which is a compliment of her rocking post-baby body, I was in love with the color (which was a much deeper red on tv--curse RGB inconsistencies).
There were a few others from the evening sporting either this electric red or the rich oxblood red. A few days later even saw Meagan Good sporting a red jersey knit on Wendy Williams with red lips. It sounds overpowering, but it looked so nice. I want these colors in my staples collection this year.
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