updates: new beginnings!

Oh my! It has been a month, so sorry! I moved to Atlanta, landed two jobs, misplaced my camera's usb cable for a few weeks, in short, my life has been welcomed chaos!

I received new eyeglasses for my birthday (it was yesterday!)

eyeglasses: Warby Parker

I made extra large Oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies a few weeks ago for my fantasy baseball league's draft.

Top: Comme des Garcons Play, velvet skirt: UO

I wore this to a friend's birthday celebrations a few weeks ago.

top: Russian sailor shirt from a random shop on 23rd St in Chelsea, shorts: J.Crew

And finally, last week after an interview I dropped into J.Crew and picked up these shorts, and started referring to them as my "birthday shorts" though I didn't wear them yesterday (it was too cold.)
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Weekend Prints

I've been Atlanta this weekend, for what feels like the millionth time this year or that I basically live here. I had an interview on Friday (which I believe I aced) and I have moved on to the next step in that company's hiring process. Hooray! But the weather this weekend has been anything but "hooray!" it's been rainy, windy and cold. The genius in me packed dresses, but I have stayed warmed.

Saturday:

Dress: goodwill (shortened by me) Tights: Nicole Miller

I've had this dress for about 2 years now and this is the first time I wore it. The ladies at Sephora at Lenox Square loved it. I surprisingly did not mind the 80's polyester material either.  

Sunday:

Fisherman Sweater: Value Village, Dress: goodwill, Tights: Nicole Miller, Brogues: goodwill

I absolutely love this moon and stars print dress, and I'm pretty sure majority of my friends hate it. It reminds me of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus. Because the weather was so harsh out, I pulled this sweater over the dress.

Have a good evening! I really hope mine ends in a dance party and karaoke.
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Denim & Suede

I really just didn't want to wear pants today, I scoured my closet and found this American Apparel dress and to keep it sort of season appropriate threw on some boots and a jacket.

Jacket: Levi's, Dress: American Apparel

Boots: Minnetonka

Solid Perfume Brooch: Anthropologie

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First of March

  

Today the weather was so pretty, and so I brought out my corduroys and a breezy top.

 

 

 

 

 

Tunic: JCPenney, Tank: T.J. Maxx, Cords: Paper Denim and Cloth, Brogues: Etienne Aigner (goodwill) Necklace: inherited

Lipstick: Sephora "It Girl" Nail Polish: Essie "Geranium" 

And of course, the obligatory photo of Ribs:

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Spring brings flowers and puppies

Beautiful weather has landed in Georgia, for now. I am pumped! I need to start taking warm weather clothes out of storage, I feel like I just put them away!

cardigan: Pins and Needles (UO), Blouse: New York & Co, Tank: Hollister, Boyfriend Shorts: Olsenboye, Shoes: Etienne Aigner (goodwill), Belt: goodwll

 When I returned home last week, I discovered we acquired a new puppy! His name is Ribs, and he follows me everywhere, and so the photo-bombing begins...

Abby (the Rat Terrier) was already good at photo-bombing, but she has nothing on Ribs, at least she poses, right? They also fight for my attention and are jealous, plus if Ribs won't leave me alone, Abby rescues me from him, by tackling. Aren't they the sweetest?

I'm going back to Atlanta tomorrow! I'll bring my camera cord this time and hopefully amazing things will happen!
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Brogues, Cuffs & Pizza

Oh goodness! You guys I've been in Atlanta for about a week now and of course I left my camera cable at home. All I have is a few photos I've been meaning to post for about two weeks now and photobooth shots.

Blazer: goodwill, Scarf: H&M, Jeans: BDG, Brogues: Etienne Aigner (goodwill)

Sweater: F21, Corduroys: Paper Denim & Cloth, same brogues as above

The only Valentine's Day gift I received, via Papa John's

Products I Love

Every winter, it never fails, my hair becomes a flaming ball of static electricity, until this year! About two months ago on a trip to T.J. Maxx I discovered Jonathan product's Anti-Frizz Volumizing Serum.

Don't let the name fool you, it keeps the static at bay (it says so on the box, not the bottle.) You apply it on your damp hair and voila! no static. I wash my hair 2-3 times a week and I don't have to re-apply between washings. That is just how awesome it is, and it is 100% vegan, for you eco conscious ones.

Next up, Maybelline's Color Sensational Lipstain in Cherry Pop

So far this year, I have rocking various shades of red lips, whether it's burgundy, red-orange and now cherry and I am loving it. This stain has a felt-like tip, so it's like drawing on your lips with a marker, which, honestly, what kid hasn't wanted to draw on their lips with their markers and now here is your chance with an adult product and not Crayola! Bonus: This lipstain lasts for hours, it was recommended to me by a friend, who claimed that she's gone to bed and woke-up with it still on her lips, this stuff has staying power!

I'm sure you have all discovered Philsophy's Hope in a Jar, Oprah loves this stuff, I'm just late to the party.

I have never been a moisturizer person, because they've always left my face too greasy, until I bought this product (buy the one without SPF or it may leave your face too greasy for your liking.) Bonus: it smells quite pleasant.

Spotlight on Gina Marie

One of my most creative friends, Gina Daniel has recently launched her online portfolio (it's not completely finished.) I love her work! She recently emailed me this candid shot she took of our friend Blair and Me and I am crazy about it!

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Burgundy Lips and Scary Ways

Top: JcPenney ?, Tank Top: Old Navy, Jeans: Hudson, Boots: Frye Paige Cuff, Earrings: Vintage

Belt: goodwill

a few weeks into one post

ok, so I really didn't take pictures while on my cruise or while I was iced out in Atlanta afterward, but other people did.

Photo: Lauren Chadwell

Drinking out of coconuts in Costa Maya, Mexico, or as I like to call it: Paradise!

Photo: Tori Stoudt

 The last night of the cruise was "Glam Rock Party Night" so I busted out a gold top, faux leather shorts and a few dance moves.

poor quality photobooth capture before the cruise

 The third night of the cruise (day of going to Mexico) was halloween night and no pictures were taken or have yet to surface of me dressed as the "Black Swan" I took this photobooth picture the day I finished my costume.

When we finally made it back to Atlanta, I was iced out for a few days, the roads were bad and my car battery died. One morning, after I woke up and was checking my email I accidentally opened photobooth and this was taken. Mhmm sleepy Amy.

BRB Guys...I'm on a boat.

I'm leaving tomorrow to go on a cruise until next week! And I didn't take any pictures on New Year's Eve, though I was wearing a gold top and a feather and tulle skirt, fabulous, right? Ever since then, I really haven't left the house or changed out of my pajamas.

But here's a picture of those red velvet cupcakes I mentioned in my last post.

Hopefully, I will be a real good and takes several pictures on the cruise to share with you all.
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American Girl

Sweater: Thrifted (Value Village), Jeans: Cheap Monday, Flats: GAP, Men's Watch: Wal-Mart

It's a sweater like those teddy bears in the 90's wore, or do they still wear those? Do you know what I'm talking about? I feel so patriotic wearing it is a very 90's cropped sweater, even better! 

Very 70's/mom jeans. One of the first times I wore these jeans two years ago to the bar the students went to dance at where I went to school, I was the one in my group that did not get "grinded" on. I was so thankful and I think it was the power of these man repelling jeans! Note: That was the first and only time I have/ever will set foot into that gross place.

Be safe! I'm off to bake vegan red velvet cupcakes for a New Year's Eve Masquerade party!
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Total Waist

Hi ya! I hope some of you hit up "After Christmas Sales" and bought candy half-off! I bought a lot of peppermint bark and a popcorn tin, two things I love and could eat year round. Yum!  I also picked up these pants for $4.95 at Urban Outfitters and they are quite comfortable.

Cashmere sweater: Versace (Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg), Pants: UO, Tights: Nicole Miller, Shoes: GAP

I love hi-waisted bottoms, but I feel like they look odd on me because I am short-waisted (the distance between my shoulders and natural waist is a much shorter distance than the average person) and for a short/petite (I'm 5'2 1/2 or 5'3 on a good day) person, majority of my body is made up of leg. I think I am at the point where I am over it and am just going to wear what I love and feel comfortable, as it should be. I encourage you all to dress that way, too. Be happy, be you.

Necklace: F21

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Mrs. Claus/Ms. Frizzle

Merry Christmas! I hope today has brought you and yours much happiness and that your holiday wishes have come true! This Christmas has surpassed all of my expectations! I received a new camera ( and several other amazing gifts, I have no idea why.) Hooray!

Cardigan: Goodwill, Tank: Taken from my friend Gina, Skirt: American Apparel, Tights: Nicole Miller, Boots: Vintage (No Relation Vintage) Earrings: Vintage (inherited from my Grandma)

The earrings are clusters of limes! How fun is that? I felt like I needed to add a touch of green to my outfit, and these earrings are wonderfully bizarre. 

Goofin'

Check out the embroidery on this cardigan. It is beautiful! Plus it's an angora/wool blend, so soft and warm. Until next time...
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Delayed

Oh, goodness it has been forever! I have been busy, visiting friends in Atlanta and Statesboro and going to Savannah, all the times I went without a camera. I have been freezing, so I've been layering my tights and jeans.  AND! I've started knitting a huge Rodarte inspired cardigan! I am so excited about this piece and on top of that I have two friends to knit hats for, they'll get them soon.

pieces of my cardigan

I picked up these two pins at goodwill this past weekend. (I collect pins and brooches.)
Hopefully, I will back to posting regularly again and not be boring.

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Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack

All dressed in black black black!

 

Pshh. I wish I had silver buttons down my back! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Necklace: F21, Extra Large Cardigan: BDG, Sweater Dress: H&M

Layered Tights: Hue and Uniqlo, boots: Vintage (No Relation Vintage), Socks: Army Wool Socks from Dad

Layerrs

I went outside once today, and that was to check the  mail. It didn't get above 38 degrees, and it was gloomy out, like it wanted to snow, but couldn't. I hope it does snow soon!

Sweater: H&M, Leggings: Uniqlo, Boots: Frye Paige Cuff

Tank: T.J. Maxx, Plaid Flannel: My Dad

This sweater tunic really makes you appear larger, that is why I mainly just wear it when lounging around the house and in general being lazy, plus the only reason I have the boots on is because I checked the mail, thick men's camper socks from Jack's 99 Cents Store in N.Y.C are worn on the feet.

Please do keep warm, it's turning frosty out there.
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