tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30942952005058108222024-03-12T23:58:43.176-05:00Myriad.of.MischiefAll things related to Fashion, Art, and Music...Namely Thrifting, Crafts, and Live Shows from the Perspective of a Kid in College...sprinkled with lots o' mischief.Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-81229638256422754192011-08-02T13:45:00.000-05:002011-08-02T13:45:17.152-05:00Skirt Switch Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIq64V92N4E/Tjg90VGQutI/AAAAAAAABa4/cd2mhHFd16k/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIq64V92N4E/Tjg90VGQutI/AAAAAAAABa4/cd2mhHFd16k/s640/IMG_4655.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Alright, so I've already worn this skirt fairly recently...but I couldn't resist wearing it as a dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Arkansas is apparently experiencing a heat wave this week (you mean, it gets worse?).</div><div style="text-align: center;">The temperatures are to hit past 100. Bleh. Bare shoulders help, but I threw on the vest for coverage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cuoSROAwXUo/Tjg9gFRhG4I/AAAAAAAABa0/buJ56VNS3pU/s1600/IMG_4635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cuoSROAwXUo/Tjg9gFRhG4I/AAAAAAAABa0/buJ56VNS3pU/s640/IMG_4635.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ignore the nasty fire ant bite on my foot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Instead, focus on the lovely sandals that I scored at Savers earlier this summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage leather. Hunt Club. My size. All for a tune of a mere 3 bucks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I wore this out yesterday for some Tokyo House with friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Sushi buffet. Oh mah gawddd. It's amazing!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Surprisingly, I did not pass out from a food coma as soon as I got back home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The heat will make it hard for me not to give in to my daily uniform of cutoffs and a ratty t-shirt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When can it cool down? I want layers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-62682991785926927312011-07-22T11:11:00.011-05:002011-07-22T12:50:17.563-05:00WTF is Moombahton?<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Moombahton</i>: Birthed by <a href="http://www.davenada.com/">Dave Nada</a> when he didn't want to freak out Brown kids at a high school party by playing some electro about a year ago. To compromise, he slowed down <a href="http://www.afrojack.com/">Afrojack</a>'s "Moombah" track so that it reached reggaeton-like qualities. Of course, the Brown people went cray-cray and a new genre in the electro scene was born! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Being Brown myself, I freaking fell in love with this new movement. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For those that are just now hearing about Moombahton, here's a pretty fantastic crash course in the genre for your listening pleasure (created by The Boy, himself). <a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/british_knight2/wtf-is-moombahton">Download it (for FREE) and spread the love</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F19539565"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F19539565" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/british_knight2/wtf-is-moombahton">WTF is MOOMBAHTON???</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/british_knight2">British_Knight2</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be dancing my little heart out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-67658174792094436412011-07-18T11:11:00.002-05:002011-07-18T11:11:00.035-05:00Stripes and Pleats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkKMhrJx0Fk/TiOTAfBadTI/AAAAAAAABag/0xujJ4aUrZY/s1600/IMG_4421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkKMhrJx0Fk/TiOTAfBadTI/AAAAAAAABag/0xujJ4aUrZY/s640/IMG_4421.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sunday's outfit. Didn't do anything in particular.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spent the day watching soccer matches and trying my hand at knitting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JKDrcq8Yh6U/TiOTaKL8JSI/AAAAAAAABak/aJquG7ZJXWo/s1600/IMG_4423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JKDrcq8Yh6U/TiOTaKL8JSI/AAAAAAAABak/aJquG7ZJXWo/s640/IMG_4423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Found the tank in the little boy's section. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I originally wore it to climb Pinnacle a while back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirt and tank, Savers// Necklace, estate sale// Oxfords, Steinmart</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I bought the skirt way back last fall. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was part of my Hogwarts uniform that I wore for the first half of the seventh film.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who all went to the midnight premiere? FREAKING AWESOME.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Walking out of the theater, I realized that I just bid adieu to that final part of my childhood.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Crazy. I've been reading the books since the fourth grade!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh well, that is life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-64552784969251460382011-07-16T14:21:00.002-05:002011-08-02T17:17:59.897-05:00Etsy Shop Update: Belts Belts Belts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just added a bevy of belts to the shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check them out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRuwc4of8cM/TiELYyyfc6I/AAAAAAAABaA/b9L2gec-amQ/s1600/IMG_4013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uRuwc4of8cM/TiELYyyfc6I/AAAAAAAABaA/b9L2gec-amQ/s640/IMG_4013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1269177696"></span>Guatemalan Multicolored Weave Ethnic Leather Skinny Belt (S/M)</a> </strike> SOLD<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1269177697"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3qX6yc9vc4/TiELaMzna2I/AAAAAAAABaE/GT8Znq0WX6o/s1600/IMG_4018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3qX6yc9vc4/TiELaMzna2I/AAAAAAAABaE/GT8Znq0WX6o/s640/IMG_4018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77909079/80s-bejeweled-metallic-snakeskin-printed" style="text-decoration: line-through;">80s Bejeweled Metallic Snakeskin Printed Leather Belt (M/L)</a> SOLD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhYPJIrsJBc/TiELbtKSsrI/AAAAAAAABaM/aL4gmBIVEPQ/s1600/IMG_4024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhYPJIrsJBc/TiELbtKSsrI/AAAAAAAABaM/aL4gmBIVEPQ/s640/IMG_4024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77910405/wide-gold-leather-waist-cinching-belt-by">Wide Gold Leather Waist Cinching Belt by Escada (40)</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H7rlWzcBNrY/TiELcsmeH-I/AAAAAAAABaQ/PEgdINBz-74/s1600/IMG_4028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H7rlWzcBNrY/TiELcsmeH-I/AAAAAAAABaQ/PEgdINBz-74/s640/IMG_4028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77911453/chocolate-brown-braided-leather-belt-by">Chocolate Brown Braided Leather Belt by Capezio (S/M)</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RY4l9CyJzUo/TiELdR3JTGI/AAAAAAAABaU/mEBCrkqDjYA/s1600/IMG_4036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RY4l9CyJzUo/TiELdR3JTGI/AAAAAAAABaU/mEBCrkqDjYA/s640/IMG_4036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/53803528">Skinny Chocolate Leather Woven-Link Belt by Capezio (M/L)</a> </strike>SOLD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gOb0VwyikqE/TiELeRRS5tI/AAAAAAAABaY/kckMnmDjr2M/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gOb0VwyikqE/TiELeRRS5tI/AAAAAAAABaY/kckMnmDjr2M/s640/IMG_4039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77911896/mahogany-braided-leather-belt-with-gold">Mahogany Braided Leather Belt with Gold Buckle by Talbots (M)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a nice weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-63187979224016066072011-07-13T13:34:00.000-05:002011-07-13T13:34:16.621-05:00Gypsy Garb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BouFLxwNpso/Th3glqcLbWI/AAAAAAAABZA/1uqiYTkAHTk/s1600/IMG_4263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BouFLxwNpso/Th3glqcLbWI/AAAAAAAABZA/1uqiYTkAHTk/s640/IMG_4263.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I decided to treat myself to some thrifting after a successful weekend at the Town Pump.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have pictures from the first ever EtsyLR event, so those will be posted sometime soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(As you can tell, I keep dropping the ball when it comes to blogging)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVT_vurR4V4/Th3hSdKJeZI/AAAAAAAABZE/UTH-nlh_6fk/s1600/IMG_4289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVT_vurR4V4/Th3hSdKJeZI/AAAAAAAABZE/UTH-nlh_6fk/s640/IMG_4289.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been working on various small projects that I've been meaning to do for ages.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For example, yesterday I went to a knitting/ice cream social and learned how to knit!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mind you, not very well...but it's a start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So about this outfit: I discovered the skirt (half off!) at Goodwill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been wanting to try out the longer lengths and decided to give this one a whirl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's kind of sheer which requires me to have some bike shorts on underneath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can also hike it up and belt it for an instant dress! You've got to love multi-purpose garments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm close to selling out of merchandise on Etsy! I really need to do a shop update.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, I need to find the time. Ahhhh, summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-42774332668951801042011-07-05T20:42:00.000-05:002011-07-05T20:42:36.432-05:00Muster Some Motivation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8OMUZwtbe-o/ThO4f1exSvI/AAAAAAAABYw/GQxtzno0-3w/s1600/IMG_4044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8OMUZwtbe-o/ThO4f1exSvI/AAAAAAAABYw/GQxtzno0-3w/s640/IMG_4044.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been seriously slacking lately. Two posts a week, what? My bad.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, life will do that to you. Anyways, I seem to have found some motivation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tMhSZ5sivzo/ThO4BoDqueI/AAAAAAAABYk/APbs5V_Kb7o/s1600/IMG_4043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tMhSZ5sivzo/ThO4BoDqueI/AAAAAAAABYk/APbs5V_Kb7o/s640/IMG_4043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's been probably a year since I made these upcycled eyeglass lens pendants.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I made a batch of 11 today using images from recycled magazine pages.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxWqkZ_fX0E/ThO3kzgwb2I/AAAAAAAABYg/F07Uki7TT_E/s1600/IMG_4042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxWqkZ_fX0E/ThO3kzgwb2I/AAAAAAAABYg/F07Uki7TT_E/s640/IMG_4042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ain't it lovely to be green?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">So, why the craft binge all of a sudden?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Well, you can definitely say that money is a motivating factor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268657_198693180183154_181955328523606_596951_4002164_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268657_198693180183154_181955328523606_596951_4002164_n.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">This Saturday I'm participating in a EtsyLR pilot event.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194472217264074">Etsy Little Rock Presents: Indie Arts and Music Festival</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you happen to be in Little Rock that day, I highly suggest that you stop by The Town Pump.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, if you stop by...be sure to say hi!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wF_vzlw_A6s/ThO5ghKcbXI/AAAAAAAABY0/y9Ch52jcG58/s1600/IMG_3997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wF_vzlw_A6s/ThO5ghKcbXI/AAAAAAAABY0/y9Ch52jcG58/s640/IMG_3997.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each vendor is also donating a raffle item. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The proceeds will be donated to the <a href="http://www.theafoundation.org/Site/THEA_Foundation_Home_Page.html">THEA Foundation</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm giving away this Lomography Fisheye camera and film.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVELY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be updating the Etsy shop this week, so keep an eye out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥. </div><span id="goog_1513217196"></span><span id="goog_1513217197"></span>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-56460090044925788692011-06-29T11:11:00.003-05:002011-06-29T11:13:47.527-05:00Some Necessary Remixing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WCBCnUVOMjM/Tgp0eGVBk8I/AAAAAAAABYE/FJcCcxsOxUA/s1600/IMG_3848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WCBCnUVOMjM/Tgp0eGVBk8I/AAAAAAAABYE/FJcCcxsOxUA/s640/IMG_3848.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been on a self-imposed shopping ban this summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thrifting has been at the bottom of my priorities. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, bills. Ah, responsibilities. Ahhh, adulthood.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, it just means that I have to be a little more creative with my closet!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, this leads to some interesting outfit remixes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blouse, Salvation Army//Dress, H&M in Spain//Shoes, Savers</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All last week (and part of this week) was spent doing worksite evaluations for my job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These visits require me to dress appropriately (or risk not being taken seriously).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, so many my dresses are slightly on the short side, but at least I'm not wearing my cut-offs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Part of me really enjoys trying to figure out fresh combinations with already-loved pieces...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but then again, I really want to attack the thrift haunts to my little heart's content. Sighhh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anybody have some good get-rich-quick-schemes that they'd like to enlighten me on?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-1837380831259123322011-06-28T16:34:00.000-05:002011-06-28T16:34:44.814-05:00Etsy Shop Update: Slip on, Slip Off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been a busy lass these days, but I managed to sneak in some new listings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check'em out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekba0UfIK18/TgpHSy6I_tI/AAAAAAAABX8/2rSbW4iYYa4/s1600/IMG_3581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekba0UfIK18/TgpHSy6I_tI/AAAAAAAABX8/2rSbW4iYYa4/s640/IMG_3581.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76837514/nina-wheat-canvas-and-rope-espadrille">Nina Wheat Canvas and Rope Espadrille Wedges (sz 10)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rl2letaLEYU/TgpHT-HTFeI/AAAAAAAABYA/dZFGOi8ba3g/s1600/IMG_3586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rl2letaLEYU/TgpHT-HTFeI/AAAAAAAABYA/dZFGOi8ba3g/s640/IMG_3586.JPG" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76838353/dexter-dusty-blue-kilty-leather">Dexter Dusty Blue Kilty Leather Moccasins (sz 10)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And for my LR natives, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samsons-Bean/171927142843895">Samson's Bean</a> at Mid-Towne Antique Mall is currently having a 25% off sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We need to make room for new lovely vintage pieces!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-85888974017701182072011-06-23T11:11:00.001-05:002011-06-23T11:11:00.529-05:00Skrillex on a Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJRKmsiriBo/TgK9xH_kkrI/AAAAAAAABX4/3m3fKMiuF-g/s1600/IMG_3804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJRKmsiriBo/TgK9xH_kkrI/AAAAAAAABX4/3m3fKMiuF-g/s640/IMG_3804.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, okay...so I realize last Sunday was Father's Day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But all I could think about was this Skrillex set that I've known about for months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Boy introduced me to Skrillex way back when we were first talking and well, I was hooked!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I decided to wear. In hindsight, a loose tank would have been much better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At least I switched from my kilty loafers to these more practical sneakers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image c/o <a href="http://www.arkansasonline.com/galleries/14775/album/351369/">Arkansas Online</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this image online documenting some of the nonsense going on at the event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you see me? Can you spot The Boy? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's like a groady version of Where's Waldo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the end of it all, I was absolutely drenched but incredibly pleased.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dancing is my medicine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eOofWzI3flA" width="640"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a taste of what Skrillex sounds like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He just released the video this week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh off the press.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altered Shorts, Savers//Sneakers, Target//Shirt, Mango in Spain//<br />
Headscarf, Estate Sale//Necklace, Estate Sale</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my model pout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is why I am not a model.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nice try though, eh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-15302331496412112882011-06-21T21:02:00.000-05:002011-06-21T21:02:08.073-05:00Etsy Shop Update: Beauteous Boots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ya'll...these boots were made for walkin'!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out the week's new listings (as well as some relistings).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGYki_ixLSo/TgE854gjI-I/AAAAAAAABXk/xjlYcoGKJzU/s1600/IMG_3572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGYki_ixLSo/TgE854gjI-I/AAAAAAAABXk/xjlYcoGKJzU/s640/IMG_3572.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76427444/honors-leather-black-ankle-granny-grunge">Honors Leather Black Ankle Granny Grunge Booties with Stitch Detail (sz 7.5)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7T9rN_dxgvE/TgE837vqhnI/AAAAAAAABXc/WCIFO1GYY-4/s1600/IMG_3540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7T9rN_dxgvE/TgE837vqhnI/AAAAAAAABXc/WCIFO1GYY-4/s640/IMG_3540.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76426634/western-cognac-leather-embellished">Western Cognac Leather Embellished Cowboy Boots (sz 7.5)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B20JoRQe06M/TgE84rBELrI/AAAAAAAABXg/wzyE9eh3zjE/s1600/IMG_3546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B20JoRQe06M/TgE84rBELrI/AAAAAAAABXg/wzyE9eh3zjE/s640/IMG_3546.JPG" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76429058/black-suede-fold-over-leather-booties-sz">Black Suede Fold Over Leather Booties (sz 8)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-76134812340561083862011-06-15T11:11:00.004-05:002011-06-17T09:32:46.078-05:00Arrow Up, Arrow Down<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-npoxtPJCVvc/TflDrPjutYI/AAAAAAAABWs/vjiPXTo3ado/s1600/IMG_3752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="548" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-npoxtPJCVvc/TflDrPjutYI/AAAAAAAABWs/vjiPXTo3ado/s640/IMG_3752.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shirt and Cardigan, Goodwill//Skirt, Savers//Earrings, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foodchaindesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">Foodchaindesigns</a> via Mother's Day Sale</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I mostly feel like showing off my awesome earrings bought at our Mother's Day Sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So yeah, I'm not a mom...but it was my birthday, so I felt my purchase was justified.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1K8BJ_EaAO8/TflEe7aTaWI/AAAAAAAABW4/E4p57qg466A/s1600/IMG_3764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1K8BJ_EaAO8/TflEe7aTaWI/AAAAAAAABW4/E4p57qg466A/s640/IMG_3764.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like them? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58951920/up-and-down-earrings">Snatch up your own pair on Etsy!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a nice weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-13548903749092307112011-06-15T11:11:00.001-05:002011-06-15T11:11:00.061-05:00Etsy Shop Update: Fancy Bags for Fancy Ladies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out this week's shop update.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fancy shmancy bags, snatch'em up while you can!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22FbNTGCsb8/TfjP5X-k1KI/AAAAAAAABWk/xmSPf1U7CJo/s1600/IMG_3559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22FbNTGCsb8/TfjP5X-k1KI/AAAAAAAABWk/xmSPf1U7CJo/s640/IMG_3559.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76041417/classic-chocolate-brown-leather-coach">Classic Chocolate Brown Leather Coach Drawstring Backpack</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPUvoqfxns0/TfjP6dn-QWI/AAAAAAAABWo/Z7ISTI6Olmc/s1600/IMG_3567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPUvoqfxns0/TfjP6dn-QWI/AAAAAAAABWo/Z7ISTI6Olmc/s640/IMG_3567.JPG" width="622" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76040631/classic-leather-dooney-and-bourke-wheat">Classic Leather Dooney and Bourke Wheat and Caramel Saddle Bag</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-26877736370002668482011-06-14T11:11:00.002-05:002011-06-14T11:11:01.048-05:00Spotted in Business Casual<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7jDDBHTpds/TfAeuf9rqSI/AAAAAAAABVw/UJ3lWaNvCEc/s1600/IMG_3592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7jDDBHTpds/TfAeuf9rqSI/AAAAAAAABVw/UJ3lWaNvCEc/s640/IMG_3592.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loafers, Savers//Dress and Blouse, Goodwill//Bambi pin, Carrie's Flea Market</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">My work mainly involved me working from the comforts of my home, but last week had me doing stuff at the office. I couldn't get away with roaming around in just a t-shirt and knickers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, this is what I wore, layering a blouse underneath a dress to give the appearance of a jumper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3rm-HuWYLD0/TfAfKt_XleI/AAAAAAAABV4/sWrvB_-6w-4/s1600/IMG_3598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3rm-HuWYLD0/TfAfKt_XleI/AAAAAAAABV4/sWrvB_-6w-4/s640/IMG_3598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ruh-roh. I forgot to fix the flap.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That explains why one shoe is not like the other.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YOcUyiIYJA/TfAfSyWMH0I/AAAAAAAABV8/qxibJAUU8jk/s1600/IMG_3600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="596" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YOcUyiIYJA/TfAfSyWMH0I/AAAAAAAABV8/qxibJAUU8jk/s640/IMG_3600.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stripes and dots. Dots and stripes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess it works. Now to figure out what I'll wear to today's meeting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-82119946794046684592011-06-13T11:11:00.002-05:002011-06-13T11:11:00.128-05:00Covers: You're Revealing Too Much (A Mix)<div style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0" height="250" width="300"><param name="movie" value="http://8tracks.com/mixes/327922/player_v3"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://8tracks.com/mixes/327922/player_v3" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="250" allowscriptaccess="always" ></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's better than starting off a week with a new mix of fresh tunes?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I've selected 8 of my favorite covers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll find classics redone by the likes of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PomplamooseMusic">Pomplamoose</a>, <a href="http://karminmusic.com/music/">Karmin</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lissiemusic">Lissie</a>, and many others.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's worth a listen, I promise. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-38571528657790433562011-06-10T11:11:00.003-05:002011-06-10T11:11:00.686-05:00Lounge Lizard<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lnqo0N3zCY/TfAcXrXa0gI/AAAAAAAABVk/swQIjEx-3DQ/s1600/IMG_3500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="558" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lnqo0N3zCY/TfAcXrXa0gI/AAAAAAAABVk/swQIjEx-3DQ/s640/IMG_3500.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral top, Salvation Army//Shorts, necklace & headscarf, Savers</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A glimpse of my toes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A glimpse of my new living room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A glimpse of what I wear to lounge around, waiting for something to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhkGNd2IYfM/TfAczH_TnqI/AAAAAAAABVs/sY8XLCULVBQ/s1600/IMG_3523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhkGNd2IYfM/TfAczH_TnqI/AAAAAAAABVs/sY8XLCULVBQ/s640/IMG_3523.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A glimpse at my new record player, a birthday gift from The Boy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sits atop a lovely vintage wooden school desk scored from my local Habitat ReStore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He also bought me the Postal Service's album, "Give Up." Currently, I own just two albums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">According to him, I am now the ULTIMATE hipster. (Goody, goody.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xOHQLfP-6Y/TfAcP5cRmaI/AAAAAAAABVg/dA8r0twLFhg/s1600/IMG_3495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xOHQLfP-6Y/TfAcP5cRmaI/AAAAAAAABVg/dA8r0twLFhg/s640/IMG_3495.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's to another summer weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-31643624561568163042011-06-09T09:51:00.004-05:002011-06-09T10:00:15.734-05:00Sun Hotel & Sick/Sea at SHFL<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5l8Bkoipcq4" width="640"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night I managed to convince myself to go out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pulling up in my car, I realized that hardly anyone was there.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I almost went home. Luckily, I decided to stay.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was there to see Sun Hotel for the second time. They're an awesome band from Louisiana.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Listening, I became entranced in their post-rock melodies.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They remind me of an Explosions in the Sky...with lyrics.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="100" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3370451247/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" style="display: block; height: 100px; position: center; width: 400px;" width="400">&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://sicksea.bandcamp.com/album/oh-ship"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Oh Ship by Sick/Sea&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;</iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sick/Sea opened for them. At first, I was the only one down in the basement that wasn't in one of the bands. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess that's just what happens here in Little Rock when you schedule bands on Hump Day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, they're fantastic...reigning from Texas...this is their first week of their first ever tour.</div><div style="text-align: center;">During their set, they made a quick plea for a place to crash for the night. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, this tugged at my heart strings so that's where they are now. Still sleeping in my living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We all ate ice cream last night before going to bed because we are adults and we can make those choices.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, despite the embarrassingly low attendance at<u> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shfllr">Super Happy Fun Land</a>, </u></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've made some new friends and went on a limb to do something new. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, life...so full of interesting opportunities!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mind you, I'm not a music critic...but both bands are wonderful.<br />
So, you can just see for yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out Sun Hotel<u> <a href="http://sunhotelsounds.com/">here</a></u> and<u> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/sunhotelsounds">here</a></u>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out Sick/Sea<u> <a href="http://sicksea.bandcamp.com/">here</a> </u>and<u> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SickSea">here</a></u>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heard any good bands lately? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div><div><br />
</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-43086569569614409992011-06-08T19:06:00.000-05:002011-06-08T19:06:56.038-05:00Etsy Shop Update: Lovely Oxford Flats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm finally back in the Etsy shop groove after quite a long hiatus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry, ya'll...I just got really lazy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out the new lovelies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E-ZM6u9g4kc/TfAF5wIG2OI/AAAAAAAABVU/HQu2dKJtLoE/s1600/IMG_3529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E-ZM6u9g4kc/TfAF5wIG2OI/AAAAAAAABVU/HQu2dKJtLoE/s640/IMG_3529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75644544/lovingly-beat-up-hush-puppies-beige">Lovingly Beat Up Hush Puppies Beige Suede Oxfords (sz 8.5N)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uoeId4LDIJU/TfAF7uOoekI/AAAAAAAABVY/hHDNQ3lHOL8/s1600/IMG_3535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uoeId4LDIJU/TfAF7uOoekI/AAAAAAAABVY/hHDNQ3lHOL8/s640/IMG_3535.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75645160/oxblood-leather-kilty-fringe-oxford">Oxblood Leather Kilty Fringe Oxford Loafers (sz 8)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aE_oWyjjAJQ/TfAF8sW0QkI/AAAAAAAABVc/F6RfYGtiWiw/s1600/IMG_3551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aE_oWyjjAJQ/TfAF8sW0QkI/AAAAAAAABVc/F6RfYGtiWiw/s640/IMG_3551.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75644030/franco-sarto-black-buttery-leather">Franco Sarto Black Buttery Leather Oxfords (sz 6.5)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be updating regularly once again, so keep an eye out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be the first to know on twitter. Follow me @myriadOmischief.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-29816487454488815672011-06-06T11:20:00.000-05:002011-06-06T11:20:22.410-05:00Stylish Sleep Cycles<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ru_hH2NnBXo/Tez5psE7nPI/AAAAAAAABVI/SOy5d_QPhGE/s1600/IMG_3465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ru_hH2NnBXo/Tez5psE7nPI/AAAAAAAABVI/SOy5d_QPhGE/s640/IMG_3465.JPG" width="354" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirt, Wolfe Street//Top, Savers//Necklace, Estate Sale<br />
Oxfords, Steinmart//Hairpiece, DIY//Belt, Goodwill</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's what I wore last Friday. I didn't go anywhere special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ended up going to my parent's place to sleep for 3 hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then went back home just to go to bed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been sleeping a lot lately, but I'm not complaining.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A snooze here and there is greatly appreciated. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_ewLpadNgI/Tez5wyTo8yI/AAAAAAAABVM/nKpKNwLGX2Y/s1600/IMG_3477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="564" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_ewLpadNgI/Tez5wyTo8yI/AAAAAAAABVM/nKpKNwLGX2Y/s640/IMG_3477.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is a hairpiece that I decided to keep for myself after it didn't sell during a Mother's Day sale that the League of Extraordinary Metalsmiths. It reminds me that I need to get my craft on for another sale taking place here in LR sometime in July. Pretty exciting stuff!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8kPTzY0ugSw/Tez6PW_elRI/AAAAAAAABVQ/_jNTyZgHm5M/s1600/IMG_3483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8kPTzY0ugSw/Tez6PW_elRI/AAAAAAAABVQ/_jNTyZgHm5M/s640/IMG_3483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Memorial Day, I decided to take a look around knowing that there'd be sales.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For some reason, I felt like going to Steinmart. I never go to Steinmart.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm glad I went to Steinmart. I found these taupe beauties on clearance for a mere 20 bucks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-45856410982398309912011-06-03T13:03:00.000-05:002011-06-03T13:03:36.840-05:00Recent Thrift Haunt Finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C69P3PsTjow/Tekdz5rEC3I/AAAAAAAABUs/pdW2hk0AglE/s1600/IMG_3485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C69P3PsTjow/Tekdz5rEC3I/AAAAAAAABUs/pdW2hk0AglE/s640/IMG_3485.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's a few of my thrift haunts finds that I scored at the 50% off sale at Savers on Memorial Day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The best part? They're all my size!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LMoGg_LyTzk/TekeO41Xz5I/AAAAAAAABU4/FtuUhbHsGy0/s1600/IMG_3486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LMoGg_LyTzk/TekeO41Xz5I/AAAAAAAABU4/FtuUhbHsGy0/s640/IMG_3486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's incredibly difficult to find cute vintage shoes in my size.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You see, I have big feet (when it comes to vintage sizing).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ai_OhJYiVYI/Tekea3jVlgI/AAAAAAAABU8/x9QaPO4vAno/s1600/IMG_3488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ai_OhJYiVYI/Tekea3jVlgI/AAAAAAAABU8/x9QaPO4vAno/s640/IMG_3488.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Anyways, it's always nice to find a hoard of shoes in your size.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also helps if they have an additional 50% off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qRBqA6_Mcc4/TekemhP9kuI/AAAAAAAABVA/8kWMP3ZAM2E/s1600/IMG_3490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qRBqA6_Mcc4/TekemhP9kuI/AAAAAAAABVA/8kWMP3ZAM2E/s640/IMG_3490.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A fairly successful thrift haul, if I might say so myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend, lovelies!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-49049251413791858412011-06-02T08:12:00.000-05:002011-06-02T08:12:34.976-05:00Friday Nights are for Dancin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgoFF2kMqks/TecCaLO13zI/AAAAAAAABUg/uTj5_v5gOFk/s1600/IMG_3256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="596" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgoFF2kMqks/TecCaLO13zI/AAAAAAAABUg/uTj5_v5gOFk/s640/IMG_3256.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's another dress from my TJ Maxx mini "shopping-spree."</div><div style="text-align: center;">Only, this one isn't nearly as short as the previous one.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, I wore this last Friday to the 3-year anniversary of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_56950132619">Cool Shoes</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a monthly dance party here in Little Rock.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's interesting to see what some people choose to wear to these things.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Most times, "interesting" is simply a euphemism. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll just leave it at that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m1n9m6doid8/TecCj1XlErI/AAAAAAAABUk/F65DXZh9p2w/s1600/IMG_3291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m1n9m6doid8/TecCj1XlErI/AAAAAAAABUk/F65DXZh9p2w/s640/IMG_3291.JPG" width="376" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress, TJ Maxx// Oxfords & Belt, Goodwill//Earrings, Samson's Bean</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Okay, I swear I'm not a giant. I guess it's the camera angle. Or maybe it's the couch.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, I danced my little heart out and paid dearly for it the next day. And the day after that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I raged way too hard that night. I feel old. Or out of shape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gxvuic5trkk/TecDA6PwmwI/AAAAAAAABUo/U8TbFKp1BoE/s1600/IMG_3306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gxvuic5trkk/TecDA6PwmwI/AAAAAAAABUo/U8TbFKp1BoE/s640/IMG_3306.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm pretty much recovered now. Just in time for the next Cool Shoes!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kidding...I don't have the faintest idea when the next one will take place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-67485499942897665042011-06-01T09:36:00.000-05:002011-06-01T09:36:38.184-05:00Needle Felted Taxidermy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pz2cLqLgQQ4/TeZJgYrITtI/AAAAAAAABT8/kt_yLjy5o5U/s1600/IMG_2801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pz2cLqLgQQ4/TeZJgYrITtI/AAAAAAAABT8/kt_yLjy5o5U/s640/IMG_2801.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We learned about needle felting in my Crafts class last semester.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really took a liking to it. It's so simple and therapeutic. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wHMH2geSpR0/TeZJ5mBrThI/AAAAAAAABUA/XrE2vrksNwA/s1600/IMG_2804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wHMH2geSpR0/TeZJ5mBrThI/AAAAAAAABUA/XrE2vrksNwA/s640/IMG_2804.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Molding the wool roving, jabbing at it with a special needle until the form became felted.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What was once just fibers become individual, recognizable creatures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_KOe7tZrMI/TeZKRKwsJ7I/AAAAAAAABUE/3BCGWyyQPqY/s1600/IMG_2805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_KOe7tZrMI/TeZKRKwsJ7I/AAAAAAAABUE/3BCGWyyQPqY/s640/IMG_2805.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After making the mouse, pig, and rabbit, I embellished them with morbid X's for eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My project wasn't completely finished.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iglLeCzJD1g/TeZK93is35I/AAAAAAAABUU/o1MzyHKeV3g/s1600/IMG_3452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iglLeCzJD1g/TeZK93is35I/AAAAAAAABUU/o1MzyHKeV3g/s640/IMG_3452.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Using a stiffer felt, I made miniature mounts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Afterwards a pin was stitched on so that they can be proudly worn as brooches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILbH4td49Jw/TeZLTVE-clI/AAAAAAAABUY/-vaVI__JUCc/s1600/IMG_3453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILbH4td49Jw/TeZLTVE-clI/AAAAAAAABUY/-vaVI__JUCc/s640/IMG_3453.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dead mouse is probably my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjqRqBLb2SM/TeZKob8D79I/AAAAAAAABUQ/KP-Q17Aq_XM/s1600/IMG_3451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjqRqBLb2SM/TeZKob8D79I/AAAAAAAABUQ/KP-Q17Aq_XM/s640/IMG_3451.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need to take this up on my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have an catalog for materials around here somewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It'd feel nice to jab at something repeatedly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need a form of release.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-57786940635398770352011-05-31T11:11:00.002-05:002011-05-31T11:11:00.054-05:00Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsKvy60UvSk/TeR8Vs1WM9I/AAAAAAAABT0/-gGq7yj4M2o/s1600/IMG_3415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsKvy60UvSk/TeR8Vs1WM9I/AAAAAAAABT0/-gGq7yj4M2o/s640/IMG_3415.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Memorial Day had a very slow start.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided my morning to early afternoon was best spent finishing Slaughterhouse-Five.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I hit up both local Savers for their 50% off sale. Coincidentally, I ran into The Boy's mother during my second round of scouring Savers. Good to know that she's a fellow thrifter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zcGxGl8CpJ4/TeR7eTj5qbI/AAAAAAAABTo/I2o7L2HwMAk/s1600/IMG_3395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zcGxGl8CpJ4/TeR7eTj5qbI/AAAAAAAABTo/I2o7L2HwMAk/s640/IMG_3395.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also went to Steinmart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never go to Steinmart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm glad I went to Steinmart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">About my outfit, the dress was bought during a recent "spree" at TJ Maxx.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's incredibly short. No wonder the label is called <i>Tramp</i>. Hah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was trying to go for a subtle "Americana" color-scheme because of the holiday and all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know if anyone caught on...but I probably won't wear the dress again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tr67JwEzRas/TeR76DO_A1I/AAAAAAAABTw/qBWSL2VGrGs/s1600/IMG_3433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tr67JwEzRas/TeR76DO_A1I/AAAAAAAABTw/qBWSL2VGrGs/s640/IMG_3433.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress, TJ Maxx// Shoes, Target//Kids Denim Jacket & belt, Goodwill//<br />
Headscarf, Savers//Necklace, Estate sale</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of my day was spent with The Boy and his parents watching Star Wars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And eating. I hope they don't think me a moocher!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, I'll share my booty sometime later this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fun finds for my new diggs and so many shoes! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-576680620173535762011-05-27T12:18:00.000-05:002011-05-27T12:18:26.766-05:00Foodie Fun: Choco-Banana Muffins for Brunch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2--94ptnvHg/Td_Vt7xFBtI/AAAAAAAABTc/Ls71ZiuGkuY/s1600/IMG_3245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2--94ptnvHg/Td_Vt7xFBtI/AAAAAAAABTc/Ls71ZiuGkuY/s640/IMG_3245.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I woke up to a late start, per usual. But really, can you blame me? It is summer after all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Last night I felt inclined to bake something because I had two ripe bananas at my disposal and I had also spent most of my evening using power-tools. I needed to balance things out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The recipe comes from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Frugal-Foodie-Cookbook-Gourmet-Recipes/dp/1605506818">The Frugal Foodie Cookbook</a> by Alanna Kaufman and Alex Small.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here's the recipe, with a few of my changes:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Banana-Chocolate Muffins </b><b>(serves 12)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup rolled oats</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/4 cups skim milk (I used vanilla almond milk)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I also used almond extract)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup dark chocolate, very finely chopped (I used chips instead)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 egg, lightly beaten</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 very ripe banana, mashed</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #b4a7d6; color: #b4a7d6; font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #8e7cc3; font-family: inherit;"><span class="apple-style-span">Preheat oven to 400°F. Line muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Combine oats, milk,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">and vanilla in a bowl; let oats soak. In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine flour,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">baking powder, salt, and sugar. Use fork to run through mixture and break up any clumps of sugar or flour. Stir in chocolate. To the oats mixture add eggs and butter. Add oat mixture and banana to large bowl; mix until just combined. Spoon batter into muffin tin; bake 18-20 minutes. Transfer to cooling racks for several minutes and serve (with cuties and a glass of vanilla almond milk)!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: inherit;">An excellent way to start off the day.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: inherit;">Until next time, ♥.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-68523572264147735202011-05-26T11:11:00.002-05:002011-05-26T11:14:39.369-05:00The Outfit I Forgot About<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MbpoJb6QnYk/Td5zlvLycNI/AAAAAAAABTM/zYbMwZWNS9Y/s1600/IMG_2439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MbpoJb6QnYk/Td5zlvLycNI/AAAAAAAABTM/zYbMwZWNS9Y/s640/IMG_2439.JPG" width="425" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cream Lace Dress, XXI//Boy's Blazer, My Favorite Thrift Store//Kilty Oxfords, ChicasVintage<br />
Fawn Brooch, Carrie's Fleamarket// Earrings, Target// Watercolor Headscarf, Estate Sale</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Just before my unexpected hiatus from the cybersphere, I took some outfit photos.</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the last outfit photos to be taken in my apartment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought the dress during a moment of weakness when I was trying to find the boy a striped shirt.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's cute, but incredibly short. Thus, bike shorts underneath are always in order.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7GOuXpwc5o/Td5z9nec4tI/AAAAAAAABTQ/oZWh7Kjus3A/s1600/IMG_2452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7GOuXpwc5o/Td5z9nec4tI/AAAAAAAABTQ/oZWh7Kjus3A/s640/IMG_2452.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Though I lived with three others, I was the only one that ever bought fresh fruit on a regular basis.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That reminds me...now that I've got table and chairs, I ought to buy groceries.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been on a serious mooching spree! It's kind of pathetic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1s1Ks9Zr-0/Td50HoNzyqI/AAAAAAAABTU/C-DnnYDq_Ek/s1600/IMG_2474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="552" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1s1Ks9Zr-0/Td50HoNzyqI/AAAAAAAABTU/C-DnnYDq_Ek/s640/IMG_2474.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess I'll spend my day trying to get my place together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or doing some stuff for work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But first! A shower.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3094295200505810822.post-21520077929162320772011-05-25T11:11:00.001-05:002011-05-25T11:11:00.506-05:00I'm Not Dead.<div style="text-align: center;">Oh lawddd...I can't believe it's been more than a month since my last blog post. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My sincerest apologies, things have just been craycray outside of the cybersphere. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, class is out...I'm all moved in...and I'M BACK.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sort of updated the blog layout? I tinkered with it some. What do you guys think?</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230836_1488128356345_1028010277_31349148_579115_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230836_1488128356345_1028010277_31349148_579115_n.jpg" width="347" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boy graduated! </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">During my absence, I created a <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/myriadOmischief">Twitter</a> account.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I never thought I'd see the day, but please follow me! <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/myriadOmischief">@myriadOmischief</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan on using it to give <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samsons-Bean/171927142843895">Samson's Bean</a> booth updates, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyriadOfMischief">Etsy Shop</a> coupon codes, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a few personal updates so you guys don't think I'm a robot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And for my fellow LR natives! I've started to photograph my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.205674482802494.45020.171927142843895">weekly Samson's Bean merch</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check it out on Facebook if you haven't already "liked" our page.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, let's hope I can get back into the swing of things! I feel awfully rusty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anddd my house isn't completely put together. The thrift haunts haven't been very forthcoming lately.</div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I will be posting some updates soon! There's so much to share.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, lovelies. Let's hope this is the first of many blog posts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've missed this place. I'll try and make my rounds soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mwah.Mwah.Mwah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, ♥.</div>Myriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585456719614276701noreply@blogger.com2