Cardboard Zombie Update!

 After a month or so of toiling away at this cardboard zombie installation, 

IT'S FINALLY DONE.

Here the almost 8-foot head is being transported from the Applied Arts building 

to its new home in front of the Fine Arts building. 

Pretty massive, eh?!

 The hand arriving to location. Isn't she a beaut?! 

I'm inclined to like this piece a little more than everything else.

 After figuring out where to place everything and hammering it into the ground with stakes,

our cardboard zombie is installed! 

Several local media outlets came by to take photos and take video of us at work.

Here my teacher is being interviewed for a segment on that night's 10 o'clock news.

EPIC! Just in time for Halloween.

Until next time, ♥.

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Sketchbook Diaries: Introducing the Forgotten.

 I run into my former art teacher from high school all of the time at the Art Center because we both take classes there. Last week, she surprised me with my IB Visual Arts Sketchbooks. As a part of my graduation requirements, I was to keep and fully fill a sketch book both my Junior and Senior year of high school. They are to be kept for a year post-graduation in case something funky comes up and the IBO needs to verify something. 

Anyways, I'm glad to have them back.

They're the closest things that I have to a scrapbook. 

Flipping through the pages, I was shocked by some of the things I included. 

So many memories.

 The growth I experienced from one year to the next is incredible.

My Senior sketchbook completely blows away my Junior one.

You live and you learn.

Anyways, here are some teaser photographs. 

I will be scanning some especially terrific entries for future posts, so be sure to keep an eye out for them! 

Until next time, ♥.

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Denim Tent and Hosiery Sausage.

 A new installation piece on my wall. Actually, they are the beginnings of a "Lady Gaga" costume. No, surprisingly not for Halloween, but rather, it's for my friend's Lady Gaga/David Bowie theme party at a another college campus on Friday. Note: On Friday. I have some serious work to do! Crazy college kids, I should be working on homework. Nah, making faux-sausage links out of hosiery is so much more entertaining!

(Don't fret. I do my homework. Eventually.)

 Wore this to class on Tuesday. 

I'm sporting as new denim tent blouse I scored on a thrifting adventure last Friday. 

It's so simple and loose and freeeee. 

I'm telling you, sausage neck-wear will be all the rage!

But seriously, I need to finish this costume.

-> Denim Tent Blouse, Thrifted

-> Ivory Lace Tank, Target Clearance

->Black Skinnies, Half of Half

->Leopard Flats, H&M

Until next time, ♥.

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Giving You The Finger.

I wore this to class on Tuesday, though it's become a bit of a uniform as of late. You see, I have my 3D Design class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I have to dress accordingly, especially considering our latest project (see below). Thus, jeans and men's shirts are the way to go. I'm pretty sure I wore the same shirt and jeans last Thursday, I just changed up the accessories. Ho-hum. I bought the necklace at the same estate sale, lengthening it with another necklace. I like the sound the shells make when they clash.

 Our class is working on an installation piece to be featured outside of the Fine Arts building upon completion.  It's supposed to look like a massive zombie surfacing from his grave. My group is working on the hand and forearm that is crawling up from its earthy grave. The skeletal aspect is done, now we're on to wrapping with cardboard. Can you see why my recent T/TH numbers have been covered in sawdust?

 The wrapping is a whole lot simpler than cutting the wood and assembling the underlying structure, though I definitely had a hard time using the stapler. I am a weakling. 

 Here's the beginnings of the hand. Isn't it fun? I can't wait for the whole thing to be completely finished.

It's going to look so incredible! I love this class.

 ->Drab Army Shirt, thrifted

->Dark Gray Knit Tee, Half of Half

->High-Waisted Skinnies, Cititrends

->Black Slouch Ankle Boots, Thrifted

->Shell Necklace, Last Friday's Estate Sale

Until next time, ♥.

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Face-Paint.

I spent last Saturday manning a table for Pulaski County Youth Services, which included my favorite volunteer activity...face-painting! Now, keep in mind that these are for kiddies and usually several kiddies at once. So, ah, I have to be swift with my work and they have very low expectations. It all works out nicely!

Since these are kiddies, I did my very best not to show their faces. Though, the last picture is an exception! How else would you guys know that I actually committed these atrocities to their innocent faces (and hands)?

Well, of these photos, I only painted the first rainbow. My friend showed up to help me so I was free to photograph some. (By the way, that's a car!)

Oh hey, that's me. And, that kiddie was way too cute for words. 

The headscarf that's pictured is just one of the finds I got at the estate sale. 

(More details about my spoils to come!)

Until next time, ♥.

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A Goatranda is Born

I probably haven't touched these watercolors since my senior year of high school. 

So, why the sudden urge to paint? Well, let's just say I was inspired:

Yes, that was a Facebook thread. 

And yes, I blurred people's names and faces (and inappropriate language) to protect their identities

...because I'm nice...and not exactly looking to be sued.

I had a fairly crude drawing that very night. Later, it was scanned and cleaned up and then printed on this awesome banana paper that I had on hand. This weekend I put myself to work to bring this bad boy to life!

Okay, so I'm no Turner when it comes to watercolors, but hey! He turned out "kinda krute."

This Goatranda is the product of inside jokes and Facebook statuses and imaginations that have run wild.

Anyways, I framed him for an unexpected birthday gift. 

My friend's happy noises and mumbling upon receipt let me know that he likes it.

And really? That's all that matters.

Until next time, ♥.

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Madrid, Revisited.

We started off our day bright and early to make our trek to Madrid. Our bus left the station at 8am and we were safely on it. The almost 3 hour ride was perfect for some quick napping in preparation for the day ahead of us. First stop? The infamous Rastro Flea Market of Madrid.

It was packed! However, we did not let that faze us. We marched on, set on reaching the streets where we might find some vintage, some knickknacks, some treasure!

It would've been too easy to find a vendor that dealt with strictly vintage. We had to dig! There were several booths like the one above, with vendors yelling out "Prendas, un Euro!" I didn't mind the dig. I enjoy the dig. I encountered one catty girl, she looked to be on the same hunt for vintage. Whatever, I was there to have a good time! (Besides, I need to figure out my luggage situation before I even consider buying anymore stuff!)

This vendor had knick-knacks galore! I bought a couple for myself, in hopes of refashioning them into jewelry or hairpieces! My actual spoils from El Rastro will be featured in a separate post, so keep your eyes peeled for that! (It's nothing too amazing, but fun nonetheless).

All in all, I'm satisfied now that I've had a thrifting fix.

Whilst rummaging through the hordes of clothes, a lady with a camera approached us. She asked if she could take our picture. I immediately knew where this was headed. I agreed without a second to spare, Venetia didn't even get enough time to figure out what the lady said! We posed and she snapped outfit photos. She then proceeded to hand us her card - welikeyourstyle.net My wildest dreams hath come true! I mean, it's no facehunter or satorialist, but hey...it's actually legit! A legit Spanish Street-Style site! 

So what's all the hype about? Let's see!

For Your Viewing Pleasure: What We Wore-Madrid, Revisited

My partner in crime, Venetia Digby! We took a quick break for lunch in a park near El Prado (our next destination) and decided it was the perfect place for outfit photos! I remember casually asking if she'd be interested and Venetia just lit up. It's fun to take outfit photos with a friend that cares! Despite the onlookers, we had a blast...there's so much to photograph. This picture's kind of a fail; you can see the granite shelf!

I took this one of Venetia on the Metro, which, I am quite proud to say, we managed to navigate without any difficulties. I felt like such a pro!

I love Venetia for her quirky, slightly kitschy jewelry. You couldn't imagine all the people that gawked and stared. So fun! (Huevos fritos? Siiiii!) 

I'm pretty sure this decrepit looking building is a toilet; at least it made for a nice backdrop.

Haha, I look a little dumb. Oh well!

->Cotton Floral Grunge Dress, Thrifted

->Children's Denim Jacket, Thrifted

->Black Gladiators, TJ Maxx

->Leopard Scarf worn as Headwrap, Thrifted

->New Artisan Leather Backpack, El Rastro

I'm riding a dinosaur! This one's probably my favorite.

We couldn't resist attempting a picture together on the swingset! Too bad the bench nearby was too stinkin' far away. Eh, you get the point.

Okay, I lied. This one's my favorite. Backpack, backpack! ♥

After outfit-phototaking-shenanigans, we finally made our way to El Prado. She wanted to see Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son and I was intent on seeing Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights that I had foolishly missed during my last visit. We managed to see those and a whole lot more, several that I didn't get to see on the previous trip. After so much walking, we were spent. We made it back to the bus station via metro without any difficulties (!!!). Too kill time, I bought a Spanish fashion magazine. 

I had a solid 2.5 hours to reflect on what a fan-f**cking-tastic day it was. Thrifting in Spain, check. Approached by Spanish streetstyle persona, check. Outfit photos with the awesome Venetia Digby, check. The Garden of Earthly Delights, check. Not getting confused by the metro and finding our destinations without difficulties, check!(Getting homework done (BUZZKILL) and updating my blog about my incredibly amazing day, check!) Ah, incredible. What an excellent way to spend my last Sunday in Spain!

Until next time. ♥.

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Vintage Swimwear & Last Saturday in Salamanca

Several left for a excursion trip to Barcelona on Friday. I opted to stay in Salamanca so I could get some souvenir shopping done. Today I went with a friend back to the pool. No outfit photos, considering I was in a swimsuit and well, you've already seen that. However, I came across some of my grandmother's vintage photographs that I had saved to my external hard-drive! I'm happy to say that many are beach-themed. Enjoy! 

I couldn't tell you who's in this photograph, I just know that I was doing the exact same thing today. Though, I think the pool we went to had a lot more people!

Way too precious not to include!

I think the kid sprawled out in the sand is my favorite!

This is my multipurpose tote bag I scored from Goodwill for a mere 2 dollars! I used it yesterday to hoard my purchases and today to carry around my beach towel, snacks, and electronics.

Andddd, it's from Marc Jacobs! There were two that day, so Mango and I both snagged one!

A photograph from my point of view. I'm being a lazy loaf again. I don't even know if I tanned at all! Oh well, I definitely conked out...sleeping is always a plus.

Well, I should be hitting the sack soon. My express bus to Madrid leaves at 8am tomorrow morning, which means that I need to be up a lot earlier than usual. I'm so excited! So, so, so excited! Let's hope I find a leather backpack! Anddd, let's hope I make it back to El Prado so I can see Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights. I still can't believe I walked past where it was housed. I didn't realize it until we were already back in our hotel room; a part of me died.

Until next time! ♥

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Quick Change: Pa, Pa, Americano

So, ah...this is definitely this summer's anthem. I can't go out at night with out hearing this song. Not that I mind, it's incredibly catchy and randomly I will find myself singing "pa,pa, americano" out in the street. The video's not bad either, it has a nice silent-film style. Gah, I love going out here in Salamanca. There's usually not a cover to pay so I get to bounce around all the clubs that are within walking distance of one another. These Spaniards know how to party!

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Quick Change!

Once again, I woke up to cooler temperatures. I had to scrap the idea of the skirt and opted for the black skinnies instead. However, I made plans to swap out after lunchtime. That's right around the time that the sun decides to bear down until you sweat, a sweat that's wet.

->Wolf Tee, Threadless.com

->Children's Denim Jacket, Thrifted

->Black Skinnies, Half of Half

->Peter Pan Booties, Thrifted

->Blue Paisley Scarf worn as Headwrap, Thrifted

Round Two: New Look, Fresher Feel

This quick change only required:
a changing of bottoms ,a  scrapping of layers, and a switching of shoes.

->Black High-Waisted Mini, Thrifted & Hemmed
->Black Gladiators, TJ Maxx
->Ethnic Belt, Thrifted


Unfortunate Happenings: RIP Dinky Table Top Tripod

In the midst of taking my outfit photos today, my tripod decided to take the plunge off of my desk...camera still attached. I almost died. Cammy Jr's okay, too bad I can't say the same for the dinky table top tripod. However I did not let that discourage me.

I pulled a MacGyver. The camera set-up included a two-legged tripod accompanied by the following objects. It's good to know that my English-Spanish dictionary will finally be put to good use. I mean, I've still got almost a week to go here in Spain; a girl's got to use what resources she has on hand!


On a side note, bus tickets have been purchased for Madrid! I will be heading to El Rastro for a proper scouring with the lovely Venetia on Sunday. I'm so excited! We'll also be spending some time at the Museo del Prado. I will definitely get a healthy dose of shopping and art!


Until next time! ♥

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