Little Lovables: belt tutorial

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Oh, Little Raincloud

fine little day via sfgirlbybay

Tornado seasons this year have been truly horrendous. And knowing we will be vacationing back in our hometown amidst all the storms, and perchance driving through them isn't unsettling... at all. But one thing I love about Texas weathers, is it's terrifying storms. I remember watching a lightening storm as a little girl from our window. When we went outside later, a plastic plate we had left out there had a burn hole right through the center of it from a lighting hit. I've lived in Tornado alley all my life, and lived through a Hawaii hurricane as an infant, so I have spent many a night curled in a bathtub with my 72 hour kit and family squeezed together under a mattress. Oh, the days.

So, here's to the lighter side of the storm spectrum... the lovely clouds and cloudy creations of these fine folks.

cloud concrete necklace DrCraze

embroidery hoop cloud, the purlbee via everkelly

cloudy bed by motley

cloud marker decals tutorial by lifeflix

cloud deluge by gollybard

grateful for this day print by Vol.25 via jones design company

embroidery cloud by pilli pilli handmade

cloud necklace by block party press

kawaii cloud rain drop mobile by JAustinRyan

furry cloud rug how to tutorial by lifeflix

little raincloud appliqued shirt by nana company

*sorry in a huge rush today! links will be added in later :)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Personal Style: Denim Ballerina

I have been looking for the perfect denim jacket oh for about, five years now. I finally came across two contenders while thrifting the other day. An adorable Banana Republic one and this. I don't know why, but the lack of lapels really struck me, it seemed more effortless to wear and less 'jackety'. I also really love the faux epaulets look with the shoulder detail and the fact that the sleeves rolled easily had me sold. Once I got it home, I was worried it would be crazy hot, but I got lucky in that we had a cool morning!

You know, I'm going to be 30 in a few weeks. I can honestly say I didn't start to notice those 'fine lines' around my eyes/nose until about 6 months ago. I can tell you though, I honestly love them and am so happy to be aging. That said of course, I'm so glad I've been working out these past few months. I've noticed a spike in my energy level and am starting to lose a bit of the stomach pooch... still got a few inches to go! Hair was inspired by Sydney's Daybook bun tutorial and twisty belt knotting by Elaine of Clothed Much, (I did mine a wee different, but her tutorial is better). Not really digging the boots, can't decide if it's the cut or color... maybe both...