dress/skirt: thrifted // sandals: payless
One bad thing about having cats is this: everything is covered in cat hair. My cats are attracted to any piece of dark clothing. I kid you not, they will see a pile of clothes and lay down on the one black article of clothing. I've come to the point where I'm no longer super embarrassed about having my clothes covered in cat hair, despite multiple attempts at lint rolling. (I didn't think about lint rolling this dress before taking pictures with it though, so I'm out of excuses.) But regardless, I apologize for the cat hair in these photos!
Nearly every night, I've been watching tons of Modern Family. That show is so funny and makes me so excited for the (very far) future. In one episode, Phil (one of the dads) has a Phil-osophy book where he writes things that he's learned from his life. If there's one thing I've learned that's worthy of writing in a book, it's that your actions have consequences (and don't worry, I'm not actually suffering any consequences from any actions, this is just what I've seen and learned). Even if something seems fun or cool at the time, it could potentially ruin your life and all the plans you have. I'm writing this so I can remember to try to make as few mistakes as possible (because if there's anything else I've learned, it's that everybody makes mistakes ... everybody has those days). But back to Modern Family. I'm almost done with the fourth season and I'm dreading it. Why must I wait for the next season? I just want the show to last forever ... Do you guys have any suggestions for a good tv show to watch? Some of my favorites are New Girl, Community, Sherlock, and Doctor Who. Ah, so many good shows, so little time.
I hope you all have a really really fantastic day today! And be sure to enter my firmoo giveaway!
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Hey everyone! A few weeks ago Firmoo contacted me to host a super fun giveaway on Introvert's Introduction! Through their first pair free program, I was able to get a pair, and I was so happy with my glasses. I don't need to wear glasses, but I love how they are becoming more of a fashion accessory. The pair I got are super sturdy, which is great for me because I live a fairly active life and need a pair to hold up to me running around everywhere. Not only do they provide prescription and nonprescription glasses, but they do the same for sunglasses as well!
Here's a little bit about Firmoo:
We're the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store with 580K+ fans on Facebook. Our mission is to offer varieties of unbelievable cheap yet fashionable prescription & Plano eyewear to the consuming public. All of our eyewear is directly from affiliate factory, so our price is 85%~90% lower than that in the traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
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Details:
Prizes are: 7 prizes in total if 50+ contestants; 6 prizes if 50- contestants.
1. If there are 50- competitors: 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-voucher each. The vouchers only can be used on these Firmoo sunglasses.
2. If there are 50+ competitors:
For the grand prize winner (1 person): a pair of fashionable sunglasses, shipping included.
For the second prize winners (6 persons): same with the prizes when there are less than 50 competitors participated.
How to enter:
(Mandatory) Visit Firmoo and comment on the post below writing which pair of eyewear you'd love to win.
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Fine Print: giveaway begins June 4, 2013 at 12:00AM Alaska time and ends on June 18, 2013 at 12:00AM Alaska time. Winners are selected through a random number generator. Good luck!
dress/tights: forever 21 // cardigan: gift // belt: thrifted // shoes: target // glasses: firmoo
What you do see in this picture: Lauren with straight hair. What? What is this insanity? Believe it or not, I used to straighten my hair all the time. In junior high and high school I would wake up hours before school to stand at the mirror and straighten my curly thick hair. Thank goodness I figured out how to manage my hair and embrace the insanity, because I am much too lazy now to get out of bed any moment more than necessary. Hair is weird though, man. These weird things are growing out of our heads, and we go to great pains to press them down, or push them up, and we let these things grow long or we cut them in a ton of different ways. Hair is weird. It's also weird that I feel much more confident with my curly hair. More confidence + extra sleeping in time? Sign me up!
What you don't see in this picture: Though these pictures are really sunny and summery and beautiful looking, just beyond the edge of the photos is a giant pile of moose poop. It's nasty stuff people. I didn't even notice it until I almost stepped in it. It's everywhere! Summer in Alaska means all the moose come out. Mothers and their babies chill out on the side of the road, totally unfazed by all the car noises. I've literally seen a dozen moose last week. Plus cell phone pictures of moose in our yard that my mom has shown me. Summer in Alaska also means that the tourists come out. I've seen about as many tour buses as I've seen moose. The funniest thing for me though, are the touristy things that you can buy. How does moose poop and touristy products relate to one another? I don't know who the genius was who came up with this gimmick, but I wish I had thought of it: selling moose poop to tourists. Yep. You read that right. You can buy it in all different styles. I've seen them with little googly eyes and top hats on, I've seen them covered in gold, I've even seen them in jewelry form. We're so high class here in Alaska. But seriously, why would someone buy crap?
Uuuh well this blog post turned weird. My name is Lauren, and I blog about crap.
But in all seriousness, I hope you have a great day today! Be sure to check back tomorrow for a firmoo givaway! And yes, you read that right too!
Introducing May's blogger of the month! I just recently discovered Jessi's blog, and already she's one of my favorites. I love her girly, colorful sense of style and how well she plays with patterns and color combinations. If you don't already follow her blog, I suggest you go check it out. Prepare to be inspired!
Well first things first, can you tell me just a little bit about yourself?
I could open by saying I'm a gemini vegetarian, which happens to be a Legally Blonde reference, yes, but also true! Haha but really I'm just a fun-loving, fashion-craving twenty-something who prides herself on her expansive collection of shoes. I love spending every spare minute with my darling Hubby and finding adventure in every day. Some other favorites include depressing music, sunshine, crafting, vintage and anything to do with foxes.
How would you describe your personal style?
Hmmm.... this is always a hard question because I find influence in so many different styles. The words vintage, girly and romantic come to mind with a mix of mod and a tinge of quirkiness! I love anything with velvet, collars, bows, and fun details and I love to play with colors and mix patterns. My biggest style role models are Audrey Hepburn and Zooey Deschanel.
Is there any style you would want to try or wish you could pull off?
I wish I could pull of the edgy, rocker vibe. Not all the time, but just a little bit here and there. I've seen some really amazing edgy looks on other bloggers but when I try to look badass I feel silly. It just clashes with my super girly style and personality.
What is one meal you could never get tired of eating?
Indian food! I love me some curry, naan and saag paneer. I could probably eat it every single day. And they have great veggie options!
Where would be one place in the world you would love to visit and why?
This is probably the hardest question ever.... I want to visit so many places! I have a passion for traveling and exploring new places. I love warm weather and spending all day at the beach... right now I want to say Australia! I was watching a discovery channel show the other day (yep..) and I discovered that both wombats and surprisingly tazmanian devils are insanely adorable! Seriously. Go look up pictures now!
When it comes to personal style, how has your style evolved over the years?
Well I've definitely developed a strong love for the world of fashion and beauty! Growing up I was never one to take risks with my clothing and my style was more laid-back and casual. I was always big into makeup but it's only in the last 5 years or so that I've found my passion for expressing myself in the way I dress and looking at each outfit like a work of art. I went through a bit of a bohemian/indie stage before I settled into my current flirty, retro vibe. And who knows what I'll like in the future! One of the best things about personal style is that it's always evolving!
What do you hope people get the most out of your blog?
I hope they find inspiration, friendship and a laugh or two! I hope my blog reflects my belief that beauty comes from being yourself. You can rock anything you want to, there's no rules in fashion because fashion is an expression of individuality.
Thank you so much Jessi for letting me interview you! It's been a pleasure getting to know you and reading your blog, and I can't wait to see what new adventures you go on!
Be sure to read Jessi's personal style blog, Haircut and General Attitude.
skirt: thrifted // dress: forever 21 // cardigan: gift // shoes: target
I wore this outfit once at college and loved it, but never got a chance to photograph it. Of course for any blogger, that is a blessing in disguise because then we get to wear the same outfit again. So when I found myself not quite knowing what to wear, I decided to don the same combination of clothes and avoid any unnecessary brain functions early in the morning. Well the second time around I succeeded in taking outfit photos, but I no longer feel the same way about this outfit. I've been looking back on my outfits this past month, trying to pinpoint the shift in my style. I suppose it's been a long time coming though, considering I'm always evolving and changing and consequently my clothes are bound to follow me. It's frustrating though. I feel like I can't express myself through my clothes, so I shop online and pretend I have money, and then I feel bad for feeling sorry for myself. Part of me says, "Who even needs clothes anyways? I certainly don't. There are so many better things I could spend my money on. I have enough clothes." Part of me says, "But I need to be able to express myself and feel confident. I need to have my wardrobe reflect me." And then of course there's the part of me that inevitably chooses the most expensive thing when I shop and have to constantly be disappointed. Curse my expensive taste and modest budget!
But anyways, today (Tuesday) Matt and I finally started P90X, and man, I forgot how hard it was. I did it with my mom in 2010 and loved it, so I'm excited to do it again and push myself harder. It's also fun to do it with Matt because he makes me want to do my best. It's always more fun to work out with a friend anyways. I don't think I would work as hard if I was just doing it by myself.
p.s. I finally got the chance to listen to the new Daft Punk album. Ooooh man it's awesome. You must listen to it.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
