Saturday, September 29, 2012

Fall Color Palette

Usually when we think of fall colors, we think neutrals with some red and orangey tones. But lately I've been feeling inspired by the scenery outside and find it full of yellow, red, and a bright blue sky.


You wouldn't normally see these colors paired together but I think they work really well! For some reason I just really like this palette. 

I made this outfit on Polyvore a long time ago, but this totally reminded me of it!

Yellow is usually associated with spring, but in a more golden tone it can be the perfect thing to spice up a more neutral outfit. 

A dark blue against maroon makes a nice contrast.

As you can see, wearing things from this color palette works especially well to transition from summer to fall!



Friday, September 28, 2012

Black, Red, & White

Here is a little OOTD for you all!


Dress | H&M
Sweater | J. Crew
Socks | H&M
Shoes | H&M
Necklace| J Crew


Thursday, September 27, 2012

List of Questions

Hey guys!

Today I have a few fun questions to answer. Chloe from The Preppy Diaries did this on her blog and said others could answer them, so I've decided to give it a try!


  1.  Is trust a big issue for you? Kind of. People can persuade me into trusting them quite easily and then it sets me up to be let down. 
  2. Did you hang out with the person you like recently? Uhh no. I've never officially hung out with anyone I like.
  3.  What are you excited for? Taylor Swift's album Red and Halloween.
  4. What happened tonight? Tonight hasn't happened yet. :)
  5. Do you think it’s disgusting when girls get really wasted? Never seen it in person, but I imagine so!
  6.  Is confidence cute? Definitely! Unless you are overconfident. 
  7. What is the last beverage you had? A smoothie
  8. How many people of the opposite sex do you fully trust? Uhh I think only 1, my dad...possibly my grandpa?
  9. Do you own a pair of skinny jeans? Not currently, since I grew out of my last pair and gave them to my sister.
  10. What are you gonna do Saturday night? Probably watch Netflix. 
  11. What are you going to spend money on next? That dress from H&M I just posted about!
  12.  Do you think you’ll change in the next 3 months? Depends on what happens that could change me.
  13. Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about anything? One of my friends
  14. Are you starting to realize anything? Instagram is addicting
  15. Are you in a good mood? I guess so...
  16. Would you ever want to swim with sharks? I think it would be cool but I wouldn't be stupid enough to try! 
  17. Are your eyes the same color as your dad’s? Um I don't think so. His are more hazel and mine are more green.
  18. What do you want right this second? To not have to do English homework.
  19. Is your current hair color your natural hair color? Yep.  
  20. Would you be able to date someone who doesn’t make you laugh? No
  21. What was the last thing that made you laugh? My sister attempting to lock up our bikes and then screaming "IT DOESN'T REACH!!!"
  22. Do you really, truly miss someone right now? Yes, actually...I've realized I'm always missing someone. I always dwell on the past and am a very "reflective" person.
  23.  Does everyone deserve a second chance? Yes! But if they still fail at like the fifth chance...they don't deserve a sixth chance. 
  24. Honestly, do you hate the last boy you were talking to? I'm not really sure who it was? Haha. But I'm just going to say no cause I don't talk to the guys I hate. 
  25. Does the person you have feelings for right now, know you do? I actually don't like anyone right now, but I'm pretty sure the last person did. 
  26. Are you one of those people who never drinks soda? I don't drink it often, but I can't say I NEVER do. 
  27. Listening to? My dad's guitar playing session in the basement
  28. Do you ever write in pencil anymore? I much prefer pens, but I often find myself screwing up writing in pen and because I'm so OCD I can't cross it out cause then there's a blob on the paper and then I get mad. 
  29. Do you believe in love at first sight? I'd have to see it to believe it. 
  30. Who did you last call? My mom
  31. Who was the last person you danced with? My friend
  32. When was the last time you ate a cupcake? Last weekend
  33. Did you hug/kiss one of your parents today? Hmm I don't think I have, actually.
  34. Ever embarrass yourself in front of a crush? I liked Chloe's answer: "Have I ever not?"
  35. Did you talk to someone until you fell asleep last night? Uhhhh noooo.....
  36. Who was the last person to call you? My sister
  37. Do you sing in the shower? No, my family would make fun of me. Sometimes I hum if I feel up to it.
  38. Do you dance in the car? Um no! How is that even really possible when you're wearing a seat belt?...
  39. Ever used a bow and arrow? Nope
Feel free to answer these since it was just a list on tumblr! 


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

What I'm Loving Wednesday

#1 I have no school today! I think it's Yom Kippur or something...so my mom, sister, and I went out to lunch today.

I saw her live over the summer at a music festival thing in my city and since then she's gained a lot of traction. I was browsing Vevo videos the other day when I saw her video up on the side and I was like "heyyy she's that one person I saw!" Now I'm really addicted to the song, called Merry Go Round....I love the overall sound of it and it's really clever. 

 

I also love this song by her, called Step Off. It's kind of like a country Jason Mraz sounding song. 


#3 Begin Again by Taylor Swift.
Speaking of music....Taylor Swift has released a new song off her album Red, called Begin Again. I am absolutely ecstatic that she released a country single for this album, since the last one was mostly pop and after We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together I thought she had gone permanently pop. But the first time I heard this new song, I totally thought I was listening to one of her old demos. This style of music I think Taylor sounds best in!


Such a pretty song!

#4 This dress from H&M.

This reminds me of something J. Crew had a while ago! It totally looks like the type of thing I would wear constantly. 

#5 Swiss Miss hot chocolate- with marshmallows, of course!!

What could be a better fall drink?

:)

What are you loving today?




Monday, September 24, 2012

Over The Weekend...

This past weekend was very exciting!

As I mentioned before, on Friday I went to my homecoming football game. Then, Saturday morning, I had a little performance thingy at a mini marathon. (I was the "on-course entertainment") They even mentioned me on the website here!


It was fun, but FREEZING cold. 

Then Saturday evening, I went to homecoming!

Me before the dance. :)

The dance was a LOT better than the football game! I thought it was really fun. I started getting ready at like 5, then I went to my friend's house for dinner, then we went to a little pre-party. The people I came with didn't want to dance the entire time, which was nice! I'm definitely glad I went. My dress was perfect for the occasion! I was really surprised at how casual a few people were, though. Most people were pretty dressy, but I saw a few guys wearing jeans and a few girls wearing skirts or really casual dresses. I'm glad I dressed up!

On Sunday, cYa and I (plus my sister tagging along...) went pumpkin picking! We also made apple crisp

via instagram



Here's our DIY monogrammed pumpkins we made. There's a post on it over at Citrus and Style today; you should go check it out! 

Overall it was a great weekend! What did you do?



Saturday, September 22, 2012

Homecoming Dress

Well, I got my homecoming outfit!

Here is the dress...

And here are the shoes!

I ended up getting the red version of that green dress from Modcloth I put a picture of in my homecoming dresses post. It was shinier than I expected but I still love it! I will probably wear a black sweater and some pearls with it. 

Overall I'm pretty excited for homecoming...I hope I enjoy it more than the football game. Which was ok, it's just that I kind of dislike large crowds and parties/social situations. Even though I might honestly have more fun doing something else, I consider the homecoming experience necessary! The pep rally at our school was canceled, however...let's just say it involved spray paint, a broken window, and a computer in the pool. Anyway, I'm not doing anything to extravagant, just getting together with a few friends beforehand and then going to the dance! I will probably make another post about it tomorrow. 

By the way, Caroline from Citrus and Style is hosting a giveaway for Maybooks! Isn't that exciting?? I entered and you can too here: http://citrusandstyle.blogspot.com/2012/09/drum-roll-pleaaaaaseeee.html


Friday, September 21, 2012

Workout Routine

I try to work out often. Sometimes, with homework and other stuff, I don't have time. But I try! You're supposed to work out at least three times a week for at least 20 minutes, and I usually go for an hour, sooo...anyway, I thought I'd share what I do over the week!

The Gym
I don't really refer to the gym as "the gym"...it just sounds weird...I call it the name of what it's actually called. Anyway, I try to go at least twice a week, and this is what I do:

- Walk for 10 minutes on the treadmill and stretch.
- Go for 20-30 minutes on the elliptical.
- Do 30 crunches on that thing where you put your back up against that ball and lift your legs...
- Go for 10 minutes on the revolving stair stepper thing. (I am so bad at describing exercise equipment...)
- Finally, go in the stretching area and stretch.

Gym Class
I do actually count gym class as working out because I often do get good exercise! In middle school, we didn't really do anything in gym, but now we are actually doing some fitness-related things. I have gym twice or three times a week. We always do sit ups, push ups, and then something like biking or running.

Other
Other than that, when it's not winter I go on bike rides often. I used to do ballet, but I stopped this year. Now I will be starting yoga soon!

Here is my favorite workout outfit!

This Taylor Swift "Mine" t-shirt

and these running shorts!

My shoes aren't too exciting...

What do you do to work out and what do you wear?



Monday, September 17, 2012

Fall Outfit Inspiration

Now that it is finally fall, I thought I would be so excited to finally wear all my fall clothes...but I'm still in summer wardrobe mode. We're currently in one of Wisconsin's awkward periods of the year. The first one occurs around mid-March, where it's time to start putting away your sweaters and bringing out your spring clothes- but it's still freezing cold outside. The second one starts in early September, after Labor Day, when it's way inappropriate to wear white and other summer things, but it's still really warm. I know it won't be for long, though, which is why I need to get into fall mode. This calls for some pictures of fall scenery, cozy things, and most importantly, outfits!


























Are you excited for fall this year? What are your favorite trends?





Sunday, September 16, 2012

Homecoming Dresses

Ok, so my homecoming is this Saturday and I have no plans or anything to wear...if I end up going at all I had better get something pronto! Today I looked at some dresses and came up with some ideas.

Forever 21


Topshop


Topshop


Topshop


H&M

Modcloth

Modcloth


Modcloth


Modcloth

Modcloth

Modcloth



Which ones do you like? Do you have any other good ideas?

Thanks!