Dress-Anthropologie, Shirt-F21, Boots-Nordstrom, Belt-Vintage

I miss cold weather so much! I want more tea, clouds, rain boots, and sweaters. I want the XX show to come faster. 

Song of the Day: "Is This It?" by The Strokes

And I Said I Know It Well

Sometimes I get really fixated on things. A lot of the time, it's the moon (that one-eyed baby in Toy Story 3 is me x 1000). Quite often it was this house. The brick, the snowy mountains behind it...perfection.

Song of the Day: "The Past and Pending" by the Shins

Black Dress

Dress-vintage, Shoes-Monolo Blahnik

There is nothing like finding a really great vintage dress. I found this one at a tiny shop in Portland, and as soon as I put it on I just knew we were meant to be. Originally it was about three sizes too big, but my grandmother is an incredible seamstress (one of her many, many talents) and was able to take it in.

Also, I'm going to give myself props for having an awesome hair day (if you can do that?). For someone who was called Muppet in high school (because my hair was so big and crazy), this is a proud moment indeed.

Song of the Day: "Your Mother Should Know" by the Beatles

Pink Belt

Blazer-Boden, Top-Rodarte for Target, Jeans-BDG, Belt-Misc, Flats-Payless

A belt story: I once owned the prettiest nude belt, purchased from the same vintage store as this pink belt. One day, I wore the nude belt to school under a coat. When I got to my class, I took the coat off. The belt was gone. I never found it, it never came into the Lost and Found. Never have I heard of a belt falling off of someone's body. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Song of the Day: "Comtine D'un Autre Ete: L'apres Midi" from the Amélie Sountrack.

 

Shirt-Gap, Skirt-Lulu's, Belt-Vintage, Shoes-Payless

From my first viewing, Roman Holiday has been my favorite movie (although The Artist is a very close second). I love every part of it (when I went to Rome on a school trip, I was obsessed with hunting down the filming locations), and continue to be inspired by it: this outfit is a take on the blouse-and-midi-skirt combination Audrey Hepburn wears when she explores the city. 

Song of the Day: "On an Evening in Roma" by Dean Martin

Synchronized Swimming

Song of the Day: "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke

Leopard

Hat-UO, Coat- F21, Top-Walmart, Pants-A & F, Boots-Target

I've been obsessed with Bob Dylan from the first moment that I heard "Shelter from the Storm" (which, all of these years later, is still my favorite Dylan track). Since watching Factory Girl, I've wanted a "Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat" (Edie Sedgwick was the alleged inspiration behind Dylan's song). This furry version doesn't quite match, but I think it's still a nice throwback to the era.

Song of the Day: "Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)" by Monsters of Folk

Mermaid's Tears

Shirt-Gap, Jeans-BDG, Necklace and Ballet Flats-Nordstrom

I'm obsessed with painting my nails, and last summer my favorite polish by far was O.P.I.'s "Mermaid's Tears." Since I've been at school, the sea-foam green has felt like a tie to home. I've never been one for a lot of color, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a pair of jeans that matched my nail polish, and a necklace to tie it all together. When combined, I feel like the details add a nice kick to a classic outfit.

Song of the Day: "China Girl" by David Bowie

Winter Coat

Coat-Zara, Skirt-UO, Tights-Macy's, Shoes-Payless

The weather has been really lovely lately. Not too cold, but definitely still coat weather. I'm going to miss this in three months when I'm back at home burning to death in California.

Song of the Day: "All My People" by Portugal. The Man

R.I.P. Sign By The Duck Pond

Too strange to ignore, to creepy to stay.


Song of the Day: "End of Line" by Daft Punk (from the Tron: Legacy soundtrack)

Fur Hat

Trench Coat-J.Crew, Pants-BDG, Boots-Hunter, Hat-UO

I have a mild obsession with putting things on my head. And by mild, I mean slightly out of control. My dream is to go to a wedding in the U.K.--it seems to be perfectly acceptable to wear what resembles a solar system model on your head. On a smaller scale, I love winter because you can wear a fur hat and sort of get a way with it. One day I'd like to go to Russia and fit in with the crowd of fellow fur-hat devotees. Until then, I have to to substitute Brigham Square for Red Square. до свидания!

Song of the Day: "Born to Die" by Lana del Rey

Mentoring

Since last year I've been mentoring a sixth grader. Today we went to the Museum of Art, walked through all of the exhibits, and picked out our favorite pieces. She is the coolest 12-year-old I know.

Song of the Day: "Cannons" by Youth Lagoon

A Little Princess

Coat-F21, Dress-UO, Cardigan-H&M, Jeans-Paige Premium, Hat-Target, Boots-Target

My roommate told me I looked like Sara from "A Little Princess" when I she saw me. I guess I do have a little bit of that chimney-sweeping vibe. I watched that movie all the time when I was younger. Besides being a truly delightful movie, A Little Princess also has a really great soundtrack. And those girls really knew how to rock sausage curls.

Here's the classic "Please stop harassing me with your horn and please don't be someone I know" face:

Song of the Day: "Kindle My Heart" from A Little Princess (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Flowers

These flowers on our table were really nice. I miss them.

I'm also worried because I may or may not have an addiction to toast.

Song of the Day: "Doin' Time" by Sublime

Rain Drops Are Fallin' On My Head

Jacket-Zac Posen for Target, Pants-Jolt via Nordstrom, Boots-Hunter

I used to be one of those I-love-the-rain-but-I'll-stay-inside-thank-you-kindly girls. Any rainy day meant I could be found curled up on my couch with tea and a good book while listening to the lovely sound of raindrops. However, since I've invested in a rain jacket, rain boots, and a few umbrellas, nothing is more joyous to me then walking outside in the rain. The pure happiness of being able to splash through puddles is worth even the awkwardness of my big hair. Plus, my umbrella features a Degas painting. Could there be a better excuse for heading outside?

Song of the Day: "Blood Bank" by Bon Iver

Valentine's Day Preparations Part. 1

My roommate and I are trying to figure out our holiday plans.

Roommate: Will you see The Vow with me on Valentine's Day?
Me: No.
Roommate: Whyyyyy? It's Valentine's Day.
Me: Because I don't like Chating Tannum. Tatum Channing. Chantam Tamchan.
Roommate: But it's Valentinnnneee's Day.
Me: We could watch Roman Holiday!
Roommate: What's that?
Me: It's a romantic film with Audrey Hepburn and the love of my life. Meaning, Gregory Peck.
Roommate: I'd rather watch The Vow.

I sense a break-up is coming.

Looking Up

Blazer-Gap, Sweater-Gap, Skirt-Silence & Noise, Earrings-Urban Outfitters, Booties-Classiques Entier via Nordstrom

This hasn't exactly been the best week. My anxiety has been building to the breaking point as I reconsider the direction I've been heading towards and try to figure out what I'm supposed to do with my life. Then today one of my roommate's bell peppers broke open when I was drawing it, the strap on my school bag snapped, and I couldn't focus in my figure drawing class. I can judge my moods by what I eat; today I ate half of a king-sized chocolate bar, four potatoes, half a box of Honey Bunches of Oats (family size box), and six slice of toast. Yeahhhhh.

It's the little things that are keeping me sane, it's the little things I have to focus on. I'm grateful that the weather is beautiful. I'm grateful for feather earrings. I'm grateful that my grandmother always knows what to say. I'm grateful that I have roommates that make me laugh. Hallelujah and amen.

Song of the Day: "Pictures of You" by The Cure

Lack of Snow

What was supposed to be a completely snow-filled day disappointingly turned into a rain-drenched morning, afternoon and evening. It looks like these paper snowflakes from before Christmas are the closest thing we're going to get.


Song of the Day: "Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left" by Andrew Bird