An Enameling First.

Hey now! It's a first for me, at least...

We just finished up the metals assignment in my Crafts class, 

which only solidified my desire to continue into metals/ jewelry-making. 

Pretty exciting stuff! 

Anyways, we learned how to enamel last week.

I went into the studio during my free time just to play around with the enameling. 

(I even showed up late to a Scholars class because I was waiting for my metal to cool!) 

Here's the very first pair of earrings that I made with my new enameling skills.

 They were once just plain old copper washers, now transformed into a pair of earrings!

Cardigan, Savers//Dress, Leotard, & Booties, Goodwill//Locket, Hidden Treasures
Enameled Copper Washer Earrings, DIY!

Unfortunately, I had to turn them in this week for a grade...along with the other two pairs that I made.

Hopefully I'll get them back soon because I'm really itching to flaunt them around.

In the meantime, I've bought my own copper washers for future transformation purposes.

Let's just see if I can muster the time and energy to play around some more in the studio!

Until next time, ♥.

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Deutschland Treasure

 It's weird to look back on Saturday's Spring-like t-shirt weather, only to be smacked in the face with the biting cold. Mom recently gave my shaggy hair a trim, so now it requires a cozy hat more than ever.

It's freeeeezing out there! Sweater tights and layers help combat the chill, sort of. 

 I was hoping my red nose would show up in the photos, 

but I guess I had warmed up by the time I set up my tripod to shoot the day's outfit.

I really hate being all snotty-nosed in class. Fortunately, I am not alone.

Pleather Jacket, Sports Academy//80s top, Gift//Tights & Socks, TJ Maxx//Boots, Ebay//
Hemmed Skirt, Goodwill //Leopard Print Cardi, Ebay//Beanie, Savers//Gold Tassel Earrings, Spain//Skeleton Key Necklace, DIY

 My skirt's all wrinkly. That's what happens when you sit in class all day!

Isn't this a fun geometric top? It's wonderfully 80s and was a gift from my friend Memory.

She recently got back from studying abroad for a semester in Austria 

and picked this up for me in a vintage haunt during a rendezvous in Germany. 

I love receiving thoughtful gifts almost as much as I love giving them!

Until next time, ♥.

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Am I Dreaming Or Are You Beaming Out?

Great song. Great video. Great times.

I am absolutely all partied out from this weekend! 

Dancing is one of my favorite past times (aside from thrifting of course!) 

Now I happen to have a cute boy that enjoys it just as much as I do. 

How'd I get to be so lucky?

Allow me to recover and I'll be back tomorrow with something that actually pertains to fashion.

Until then, enjoy this goofy picture!

I shouldn't distract the boy as he DJs...but I just can't help it!

♥♥♥.

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A Product of the 90s

Blue Tweed Princess Coat, Savers//Knit Beanie, Dollar Tree//Earrings, DIY//Gyarados Shirt, Savers//Studded Booties, Goodwill//Jeggings, TJ Maxx

Behold! The Gyarados Raglan Sleeve Shirt! I unearthed this gem in the depths of storage.

I originally thrifted it at Savers sometime in elementary school, you know...when pokémon was all the rage.

Alas, it was also a time when one could score an old tee for a mere 69 cents.

Oh hey! My finals are over, now I can stress over non-academia...more on that tomorrow.

I also need to pack for a field trip to Austin. I leave on Friday! EEEP!

Until next time, ♥.

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Burned Out.

Finals week is well underway, which would explain why my attempts at outfit posts have been thwarted. 

Anywhooo, here's a lil' sumfin sumfin that I've been working on for my 3D class.

It seriously took me over 6 hours. I blame all of the miniatures!

 The project is based on the works by American assemblage sculptor Joseph Cornell.

I chose the rather strange and morbid theme of Spontaneous Human Combustion.

 Materials were sourced from all of my favorite thrift haunts as well as my junky craft stash.

I admit the chair looks a little wonky, but I was getting really tired and apathetic.

 I made the vase from a plastic cap I stole from one of my little sister's bottles of body mist.

Wrapped in hemp and sitting atop a periwinkle button, its flowers are beads and feathers from my collection of crafting nonsense. I knew there was I reason why I hoard knickknacks.

 Barbie's limbs were sliced off a la Dexter and charred over an open flame. Speaking of flames, I almost set my family's kitchen on fire creating my "charred remains." We won't discuss that I was standing right next to the sink. 

(I was too captivated by the leaping flames, does this make me a pyro?!)

Though I chose this topic for it morbidity and potential for controversy, I began to relate to my charred specimen. 

It has been a rough semester, both academically and personally.

However, I've done my best to maintain my positive outlook.

I hope my placing of her charred limbs reflect that.

The madness of this semester will officially be over tomorrow at noon!

Until next time, ♥.

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Pending Alterations

After a 50-minute long Spanish exam this morning, I am finally free to do as I please.

Not really though, I'm currently cringing at my lengthy To-Do (Or Die) List.

Before tackling that bad boy, I hope I can procrastinate by doing some long-awaited alterations.

This is what I pulled out from my closet, I'm sure there's more lurking around.

It's mainly hemming and mending and button-swapping.

Here's to a productive holiday!

Until next time, ♥.

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Do Away With Clutter.

 A roomie's doing homework on the couch and besides, the usual photo-spot has been compromised by a big black chair. No worries, we had room-checks yesterday and I want to show off my cleaned space.

I took some pictures pre-clean up but those won't be shown; way too embarrassing!

This is the first time I'm wearing these earrings. 

I bought them in Spain for a Euro, but thought they were too gaudy for everyday wear. 

Now I think I'm in love, though they're surprisingly heavy! 

So, my lobes are a bit stretched out. Ruh-roh.

 Oh, and I ordered this pullover from Threadless about two weeks ago, but this is also my first time wearing it. LOVE! 

I layered it over a striped little girls dress from Goodwill.

 Even though I tend to bitch about the monthly room-checks, I must admit that I like having the excuse to clean up shop. Somehow my room manages to accumulate clutter over the course of the week.

I spent all of yesternight tidying up. For that, I am in much better spirits.

 Clothes are on hangers and somewhat organized by type of garment. 

There are too many prints to organize by color!

And my shoes. I love shoes. 

There's not enough room for all of them, thus the awkward stacking.

Mehhh.

Let's hope I can maintain this level of cleanliness, it's working wonders for my well-being!

Until next time, ♥.

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Chumbawumba.

 

I can't get Tubthumping out of my head! It's become today's anthem.  

So, I went to some estate sales with my buddy Mango on Sunday.

I picked up this CORAL cardi for $2.50, the weather's perfectly chilly now.

(Note: not pink, though...it looks really pink...yucky!!!)

Overall, they proved to be very fruitful. I haven't decided if that is good or bad.

I need to get my financial situation in check in order to properly decide.

Anyways, I have some exciting things in the works!

 I finally managed to list some of the goodies that I've accumulated over the last couple of weeks.

I've been scouring the thrift haunts nonstop; I was (still am) in need of the retail therapy.

Check out the ol' etsy shop...though, there's still more that needs to be added.

And, this week is packed with all sorts of activities!

Is it possible to overdose on cultural activities? 

Because I'll be getting a heaping helping!

->Coral Gramps Cardigan, Estate Sale

->Threadless Shirt, Threadless.com

->Floral 90s Skirt, Goodwill

->Beige Suede Ankle Booties, Goodwill

->Beige Snakeskin Skinny Belt, Wolfe Street

->Feather Earrings, DIY

Until next time, ♥.

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Party Time.

 Ode to a Party Hat

I see you there, sitting atop the mind-numbing tube box.

You beckon me to experiment. You yearn to be photographed.

I give in. The purple printed tights demand it.

It's party time.

Can I get a finger snap?

 Oh, for the love of random props lying around the living room!

Somehow making things less awkward because I know a roomie might walk out any second.

I mean, you can't judge anyone in a party hat! You'd just be a party-pooper.

And no one likes a party-pooper.

Psycho-babbling courtesy of chronic sleep deprivation.

->Vintage Slate Sweatshirt, Goodwill

->Hemmed Black Skirt, Savers/DIY

->Gold Clothespin Necklace, Hidden Treasures Antique Mall

->Silk Painting Scarf worn as Headwrap, Estate Sale

->Purple Printed Tights, Urban Outfitters via Sav-a-Bundle

->Black Ankle Booties, Goodwill

->Silver Party Hat, Origins Unknown & Unquestioned

Until next time, ♥.

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Then They Surfaced.

Photos from Halloween weekend have surfaced on the interwebs.

"Robble, robble."

Oh me. Oh my. Good times!

Dancing to make up for all of my skipped dates to the gym!

Posing for another camera. A photo of the photo. A metaphoto!

Check out more of the nightly shenanigans on my photog-friend's website. 

Images via Treehouseboys.com

Until next time, ♥.

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Lolita Rain Clouds

 My knit beret is hiding a frenzied cloud of curls,

though tufts of frizzies have still managed to escape.

I hate having to walk to class in the rain!

Side note: I found the dress in the little girl's section of Goodwill.

Never limit yourself to just the ladies section. Ever.

 Back on topic: Freezing rain is probably the worst. This gloom began yesterday.

At least I have an excuse to carry around this huge plaid umbrella!

It used to have all of these little burn holes that I mended with fabric bandages and clear nail polish.

The bite of the cold is also nasty reminder to go get my winter clothes.

For now, I will just have to pile on random layers and take mental wardrobe notes.

Looks like someone's going to take a thrift trip pronto!

->Cropped Trench, Goodwill

->Striped Navy Dress, Goodwill Kid's Section

->Leopard Print Cardigan, Ebay

->Burgundy Beret, Gift

->Black Fringe Boots, Ebay

->Black Printed Tights, TJ Maxx

->Huge Plaid Umbrella, Goodwill

Until next time, ♥.

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In Need Of A Nap

 Skirts sans tights are no longer an option.

The current norm of easy breezy mornings chill me to the bone.

I'm still not satisfied with my current arsenal of fall pieces.

 Though, thrifting will have to be on the back-burner this weekend.

How else will I juggle my mind-numbing studies with all of the glorious Halloween festivities?

Time management? Pure luck? We shall see.

->Crop Trench Coat, Goodwill

->Leopard Print Scarf worn as Headwrap, Thrifted

->Grayish Blue Sweater, Goodwill

->Shell Necklace, Estate Sale

->Floral 90s Skirt, Savers

->Dusty Brown Dexter Boots, Savers

->Opaque Navy Tights, Half of Half

First, a nap.

Then, the final alterations on my costume.

After that, who knows.

Until next time, ♥.

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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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The Linguist

We're screening the Linguist tonight on campus.

The people involved in the film will be here and everything.

I get to have my When Languages Die book signed!

One should never pass up the opportunity to gain some culture.

Especially if it's free. Well, that goes for anything really.

Thus, I have to dress up, business casual. This is all I could muster.

If I were to ever work corporate, I would hope I could get away with wearing something similar.

Luckily, I won't have to worry about that for at least two more years.

->Striped Button-Up, Wolfe Street

->Camel Sweater, Goodwill

->Acid-Wash Jeggings, TJ Maxx

->Blue Flats, Target

->Headscarf, Estate Sale

->Feather Pin, Wolfe Street

Until next time, ♥.

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School Work Blues.

I seriously can't get enough of these boots. 

Though, I need to be careful. Arkansas is starting to be fickle weather-wise again. 

I guess I should buy some weather-proofing shoe spray? Does that even exist?

I tend to make things up.

Alone and bored. Procrastinating, per usual.

There is so much that needs to be done that I get overwhelmed and well, I don't accomplish much.

 ->Dusty Brown Suede Boots, thrifted

->Red abstract print skirt, thrifted

->Cream tank, H&M in Spain

->Dark Denim Jacket, Charlotte Russe Clearance Rack

This photo sums up how I feel inside. One can't always keep their composure!

I've spent the majority of this weekend trying to get as much reading, papers, etc. done for following two weeks. 

This is mainly because I don't want to do any schoolwork the weekend of Halloween.

Oh school, why must you torture me so? 

Let's hope my plan pans out accordingly.

Until next time, ♥.

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Finished: Gaga Meat Costume

I'm not sure of how many of you reading are Lady Gaga fans, but when my friend mentioned a Lady Gaga/David Bowie theme party...I couldn't resist. So, do you like my felt steak fascinator?

I don't have many opportunities to go to theme parties or really any college parties for that matter. 

I had forgotten just how much fun I have putting together a costume!

Anyways, I'm sure most know about Gaga's meat dress at the VMAS (which I didn't actually watch), 

but few are aware of her meat-clad cover for Vogue Hommes Japan. 

I set to work on my rendition of her meat couture, swapping out meat for felt.

Since I'm rather demure when it comes to nudity, I attached the felt to a nude bodysuit. Alas, I do not recommend pinning/hot gluing pieces when you're wearing the actual garment!

After layering two pairs of tights, gobs of cheap gold necklaces, and red lipstick, I was good to go party the night away...but not without first hiding myself under my newly thrifted trench. 

I became more bold once the other Gagas emerged from the cracks.

I couldn't help but get miffed every time someone said they liked my meat dress.

Note: This is not my Halloween costume! I have something else in the works.

And we'll just leave it at that. For now.

Until next time, ♥.

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