Back to School Shopping...

So as I have previously insinuated, I did end up going school shopping. I had to do it all in town no less. I did end up ordering a pair of black/white tights, and a red skirt from American Apparel online, but they have not come yet. I also ordered a pair of charcoal herringbone tights from Forever 21, but I don't think that the order went through.
Anyways, the list of what I got for school is as follows:

• a white Espirit cardigan from a local shop called The Knack ($41)
• a grey cardigan from Bootlegger ($35)
• a turquoise chunky short sleeve Split sweater from The Knack ($83)
• a plain white kinda distressed looking t shirt from Bootlegger (2/$30)
• a plain grey t shirt of the same sort
• a black dress from the economy shop ($2.50)
• a pair of skinny indigo wash Moto jeans from The Knack ($35)
• a pair of high grey socks from the economy shop ($0.25)
• a nice black jacket from Bootlegger ($69)
• a black and white Billabong v neck with a stereo pattern on it from Lockeroom ($23)

Bootlegger tank, thrifted black dress, Espirit cardigan.

Split sweater, thrifted belt, Moto jeans.

This is the outfit that I wore to church today, and what it eventually morphed into: Grey Bootlegger t shirt, Bootlegger dress, thrifted socks, Winners belt (Nine West), thrifted shoes.

- belt, +Espirit cardigan.

My shoes got compared to nurses shoes, old lady shoes, and utilitarian war shoes. Go figure.

Change It Up.

I was really bored, so I decided to just play around with things that I don't wear very often.

Walmart tights, Urban Planet shirt, vintage jacket, Mexican scarf.

Urban Planet shirt, grandmother's button up, Fossil belt, Pacsun jeans, Mexican scarf.

Bootlegger dress, velvet tie is from Guess dress, vintage skirt is underneath dress.

Walmart turtleneck, Bootlegger lace shirt, Grandfather's tie, Moto shorts, Mexican hair clip.

And this is what I wore to our towns annual summer street part, Blackberry Fest, last night:

Gap shirt (thrifted), vintage skirt, thrifted Keds.

Back to School... Yuck.

So here, finally, is the long awaited post on my school shopping list. Except for the sad thing is, school starts in a week and a half, and I don't think I'll get to go shopping before then. I am probably going to get to go to the states to shop after school starts though. Also add to this list: the incessant pair of Converse hi-tops and the pair of Vans, which I haven't got around to getting yet. Anyways, here are some of the things I'm searching for:
A pair of lavender tights. I've already got a pair of blue tights, which might have to suffice. I also want to replace my pair of black tights, and get a pair of grey tights. Walmart would be a good candidate for this purchase, except for I vowed not to shop there, and therefore will have to give up the $3.95 deal.
A black Garage v-neck. Just a basic to add to my scanty collection. I also want to get a loose-fitting grey v-neck, but as I already have a grey v-neck, this is not a priority.
These boot things from Aldo. But only if they go on sale.
A pair of super skinny jeans, with either a light grey or an indigo wash. I also want to get a really dark pair and acid wash them.

A band t-shirt. Perferably System of a Down.
A cool belt buckle. Like this one.
A loose-fitting grey cardigan. Also I might get one in navy, as I lost my other navy one.
A nice jacket, perferably in black or grey. Or navy. Or beige maybe.
A pair of headphones. See other example below.Oh, and also a new ipod would be nice, but I might have to wait until Christmas for that.

Awesome Bike!

I must say that this bike is amazingly awesome:

MY LIFE IS RUUUIIIINNNNNEDDDD!!!!!!!! + an outfit

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH! OH THE INSANITY!!!! IT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!!!

This morning, I went for a run, and when I arrived back at the house, I saw my seventeen magazine in the mail. Now I have been debating the, lets say panache, of Seventeen magazine ever since I started reading blogs. The style is usually just so... generic. I don't mind their taste in makeup, and hair, to an extent. I can't say I find any inspiring photos within its pages though. It's mostly filled up with American Eagle, Roxy, Billabong. Which I don't mind in small doses. There's the occasional comment, like, "Never wear floor length skirts," or this summer, "Try out the gladiator sandal." I mean, its not like hoards and hoards of the fashionable have been trying out the gladiator sandal for the last two years. But my Seventeen relationship seriously hit rock bottom when I pulled that magazine out of the mail box. On the cover was....
Miley Cyrus.
Or should I say Hannah Montana?
Come on! She is on the Disney Channel, for goodness sake! Preteens the world round worship her. This magazine is called Seventeen! Ment for seventeen year olds, almost adults. Is it right to find a preteen idol among the same pages that talk about birthcontrol, sex and STD? Things like this just make me sick.

Anyways, on a more lighter tone, here is the outfit I wore yesterday to go out and about. It is one of the vintage dresses I got from my friends mother. It usually goes past the knees, but I used the belt to hold it up. I also wore it backwards, because there is a tie in the front that I don't like.

Vintage dress, thrifted belt, Aldo gladiators and aviators.

Hmmm, gladiators and aviators. Thats a mouthful.

Where Is My Romper?!

So rompers are the quintessential summer item right? Ever since I say Sally Jane Vintage pull them off impeccably, I have been searching for the perfect one. My first thought? Ebay of course! But since I have only chalked up the guts to buy something online once, I was a little bit adverse to purchasing something with no guarentees, that has been pre used. Plus there was shipping costs, which were sometimes excess of thirty dollars! So, due to a combination of wussiness, and cheapness, I decided to turn to the local economy shops. Mixed results ensued. I went to the new thrift store that had recently opend up, and asked if she had any rompers in stock. Now I thought that the owner was quite style savvy, but her response was, "Ummm, what's a romper?" I deftly explained that a romper was shorts and a shirt all in one, and she seemed to know what I was talking about after that, but sadly, had none in stock. So my next stop was the hospital auxilary, where I found not one, but two rompers! Sadly though both of the shorts were baggy, and the crotch was halfway down my thigh. Also, one had a skirt attached, and the other one was pink. Blehhgh. I know, I know, I could have fixed them up with a thread and needle, but I just know I would have messed it up. And after this incident, it seems that all the accidentally stylish old ladies have been rubbing it in my face. I have seen not one, but three old ladies in floral rompers! I am very jealous! Ah well, maybe this summer is just not the summer of rompers for me. Who knows though? I'll keep looking, and maybe I just might get lucky.

Random Bits and Bites

Sorry for my week long hiatus, I was out camping with my fam and friends. Good times, but didn't really involve anything fashion-y. Anyways, here is a picture of me wearing one of my hemmed skirts:

Hurley shirt, mom's jacket, vintage skirt, Walmart tights, thrifted shoes.

And also, do you remember this forlorn pair of mom shorts that I was debating over wearing to school? I didn't end up taking the plunge, but I did end up cutting the legs off to make the shorts into a skirt. It puffs out in the back a little bit, and is a tad short, but besides that, I think that I am really in love with it!

Garage T, Urban Planet scarf, Ricki's cardigan, vintage shorts, Aldo gladiators.

Split T, vintage DIY skirt, Vera Wang for Kohl's leggings.

And also, here is an outfit to go out to the recently reopened DQ the other night. Even though it is like the middle of August, it was really cold, so I ended up wearing a touque and sweater. Kirra for Pacsun shirt, Roxy sweater, Abercrombie touque, Moto jeans, thrifted Keds, various necklaces.

And here is a close up of all the necklaces I layered. It involves two home made necklaces, and the pendant and ring I got in Mexico, placed on chains.

So, this Thursday I was thrifting, and I found these awesome sunnies that look exactly like Wayfarers. The only problem is that they are very stained (the lenses look like gasoline) but I can still see through them. I also got a belt that goes around my waist for fifty cents, the same price as the sunglasses. It can replace my forlorn Lasenza Girl belt!

My grandparents are planning on having a garage sale soon, and I am gathering up some clothes to sell, as these usually make the most money. We are looking to have it sometime in September.

Also, look for a post on my back to school shopping plans soon, as I always start making a list at the beginning of August or something. I am planning on going down to Seattle to do some hardcore shopping, so updates soon.