Summer (not really) Wardrobe Staples!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't do summer very well. Don't get me wrong, I love the beach and I enjoy being one with the outdoors but unless you've weathered a Texas summer, one can't even begin to fathom the torture. Because of this, I'm constantly wishing it were fall or winter and many of my favorite wardrobe pieces are fit for those seasons instead. Hence the boots!

#1

Peter Pan Collared Blouse

Oh heavens, I love this top. I can't begin to express my love of peter pan collars.

#2

Pointelle Cardigan

Cardigans = love. I don't care if it's smoldering out, I will find an excuse to wear one. This one from Pacsun has 3/4 length sleeves which should help keep things a little bit more cool this summer.

#3

Thistlepearl Victorian Dress

I don't own many dresses because I find that most of them fall differently on my petite frame than supposed to. If I can find this dress at my nearest UO, I will definitely have to shimmy my way into it. This dress is feminine with gorgeous detailing and I love the color. It definitely looks like a piece that wold transition well into fall.

#4

Steve Madden Boots

Both of these stunners have got to make it into my wardrobe. I am obsessed with these. Okay, The brown ones are just gorgeous and could go with absolutely anything. The studded ones are so edgy and cool, I'd rock these for a statement.

     
                                                                       #5
                                                        Rose Gold Nixon Watch

This puppy is a looker. I've been wanting a Rose Gold watch for quite some time. Everyone and their mom's seem to have the Michael Kors one. I've seen some from Juicy Couture that are lovely and this one from Nixon isn't half bad at all.

#6

Sam Edelman Sneakers

Going back to the edgy factor I was droning on about earlier, these kicks fit the bill. I don't own anything from Sam Edelman, in fact I just sort of stumbled across him recently. These shoes are the bomb-diggity. (Yes, I really DID just say that.)

#7

 Lace Backpack from UO

In case you haven't noticed, I enjoy the juxtaposition between the masculine and feminine, edgy and soft. This backpack is so cute, I love the doily-like touch on the pocket. It looks pretty teenie but we all know that sometimes function is sacrificed for style. And oh, is it worth it!

Rilakkuma for iPhone?

How adorable is this iPhone case? God knows my phone has seen better days. Thanks to the incase cover I got for Christmas (that totes didn't do it's job at all by the way) my phone has a crack that would put your plumber's to shame. Thus, I'm thinking of purchasing a case much like this one to make me feel like my phone isn't a crummy piece of poo.

              And if bears aren't your thing, they've got many other cutesy cases to choose from.

OVERRATED PRODUCTS ARGH!

Okay, so I watch a lot of YouTube videos. It really is an obscene amount. I'm particularly interested in makeup gurus, the ones who actually know their stuff at least. Now, I'll try a product if it seems like something that will jive well with me but a lot of the time I end up wasting my hard earned student loans on trash.

Here are a few items that I think are completely overrated and should simply get off my computer screen:



                                                                              #1
                                                                    Revlon Colorstay     

So, I really like the combination/oily formulation of this foundation. It stays for hours, doesn't settle into my wrinkles and doesn't make me break out. It's the normal to dry skin formula that sucks rhino juevos. It goes on sheer-er than a tinted moisturizer, lasts maybe 6 hours (this coming from someone with dry skin) and it makes my skin look like it's not skin. Poop on this foundation.

#2

Cetaphil Facial Cleanser

Oh my god, if I could express my resentment towards every dermatologist, aesthetician or numbskull on the planet for suggesting this cleanser, I would do so until the depths of the universe hath been discovered. This cleanser is the shittiest thing I have ever slathered on my face and with acne, lord knows I've tried it all. Not only does it smell like absolute donkey poo, it is extremely drying while not cleaning my face what so ever. It has sodium laureth sulfate or whatever the heck that soap-like ingredient is and it really doesn't contain anything beneficial for skincare. I have no idea why dermatologists are so obsessed with this brand. I'm thinking there's some ass-kissing happening between the two. Anyway, long story short, this cleanser is crap. I don't care how cheap it is or convenient that you can buy it pretty much anywhere, it is no bueno folks.

#3

Maybelline Baby Lips

I just don't understand the hype with this product. Okay, it's in a convenient little tube. The packaging is fairly cute. It has sunscreen built in, though it is octinoxate which I don't care for but suncreen nonetheless. However, it goes on the lips extremely greasy, it lasts for two minutes until your lips feel chapped again and it's extremely waxy. How something can be so waxy like that and lack the ability to moisturize is beyond me. Just no, Baby Lips, no.

#4

Lancome Art Line

This eyeliner smudges like a mofo and is extremely difficult to use. The applicator tip is far too long which doesn't end well when trying to create the perfect winged cat eye. Not to mention, it's overpriced. Don't buy this product. There are way too many drugstore liners that will do ten times a better job than this liner. Yucky mess.

#5

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

This product is just a gimmick. Not only does it not get the dead skin off your lips, it's supposedly supposed to taste like bubblegum. Yum right? Well, it doesn't. It tastes absolutely disgusting, like straight up jojoba oil. Which makes sense, because that's an ingredient in the scrub. And this ain't cheap which makes me hate the product even more. You'd be better off scrubbing your lips with some warm water and a soft bristled toothbrush, trust me.

Grandpa Inspired Threads?

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't classify my entire wardrobe as that of a grandfather. But from time to time I do find myself blurting out "whipper snapper" on my make-believe porch. I also go to bed at an hour so early, it really should be deemed illegal for a person of my age. Oh well, at least my girlfriend still loves this old geezer. Additionally, I'd like to give a shout out to Urban Outfitters for my top 'pa inspired gear below.

     
                                                         But first...this adorable oldie:

#1

Suspenders

#2

Bow Tie

#3

Loafers

#4

Tweed

#5

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(Future) Must Haves!

So, I've decided to showcase my top design elements that are basically non-negotiables. I mean, it's basically come down to a feenin' like tick that I have when it comes to the following:

Chalkboard Walls: This is my numero uno non-negotiable.

(That nifty looking door doesn't hurt either)

Wooden Ceiling: A Must.

Swing: Need I say more?

                                                          This one hit the motherload....


                                                  PORCELAIN FARMHOUSE SINK? CHECK.
                                                 VINTAGE SMEG FRIDGE? CHECK.
                                                 RECLAIMED WOOD FLOORING? CHECK.
                                                CUTENESS UP THE WAZOO? CHECKKKKK.

I could really go on for days about each of these aspects individually but for the sake of my sleep schedule and my earnest desire to keep this blog varied, I am going to call it a night and commence tomorrow's cup with some good ol' fashion smashin'.

                                                                         
                                                                               See ya toots.

Wood Wood Wood

I don't know when this obsession with wood started (hardy har har) but it has become an insatiable beast. One of which, I have no qualms feeding with a little online visual stimuli. Let's all now take a moment or two to gawk:

Isn't this headboard a beauty?

UGH. YES.

How about this chest of drawers? Distressed to my liking.

I love the color of this wood. Something about it screams reclaimed and me likey reclaimed.

Pallet Coffee Table is like my dream come true. Dear God, I want.

Can I please stop being a broke college student/starving artist so I can get me some niceties. I have an apartment to decorate in a whopping two months. 710 sq. ft. people AND it's a townhome which means I have to make two separate levels of living look spectacular.

Thy will be done, design gods.

West Elm: Lighting Edition

Ok, here's the skinny: This Glass Jar Pendant from West Elm needs to make it into my new apartment. I have been eyeing it for over a year now and never wanted to splurge since I'm not a true home owner yet. However, I for one feel that a dwelling should be an oasis (of sorts) and therefore I am determined to make a pretty penny go far.

For $99 bucks a pop, I think it's worth it.