Thursday, November 17, 2011

My dad's alpaca sweater!

I really love my new sweater! My mom had given it to my dad for this season, however it was a bit too small for him, and he gave it to me! I think it's really stylish--both my parents have great taste! (I'm glad I get to benefit from it by getting this awesome sweater made from alpaca!!)


If you'll notice, it even has alpaca ON it!! They look kind of silly, but I like it.


I'm really diggin' my new off-white cowboy boots from DURANGO, too! I have a post & review coming about them shortly!!


A shot of my boyfriend Josh's shoes, caked terribly in mud from this day!!
It may not always seem like it from my photos, but it's usually freezing when I take my photos! And I can gurantee you, every blogger you see goes through a lot to bring you what they do. Be it mud, or rain, or freezing temperatures...let's just say, fashion blogging outside in the winter is a cold affair--but I couldn't be happier to do it, all for my lovely readers! Stay warm this winter!!

RUNDOWN
sweater- from my dad/mom
scarf- thrifted
necklace, skirt & fox tail- H&M
bag- chanel





Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thank you for 3,000 fans on LookBook & 100 followers on this blog!!


Thank you SO so much to everyone who is my fan on LookBook--I just passed the 3k mark! And thank you as well to all my followers on this blog--I just passed the 100 mark!! You are all so lovely, and I hope to continue to bring you interesting outfits and good brands to buy from!!


I LOVE my new feather waistband from MadLady!! I originally saw it modeled by the lovely Anna W of LookBook!!


My new boots! The little cutouts are hearts. I instantly had to buy these when I saw this!!



Thank you again to everyone who is a "fan" on lookBook, and who follows me here!
Have a wonderful day!!~

RUNDOWN
sweater, skirt, necklace- http://www.forever21.com/
feather waistband- http://www.madlady.se/

Monday, November 14, 2011

I love my new studded fanny pack from Shop Lately!

I know I've ranted about how much I love Shop Lately before, but I can never say it enough!
I am absoloutley in LOVE with my new studded fanny pack from the lovely Shop Lately! I always used to think fanny packs were dorky, but the older I get, my realization of the functionality and awesomeness of the fanny pack raises. (Hah!)







Anyways, if you don't want an awesome fanny pack for yourself by the end of this post, I don't know what to think!!

If you'd like to visit Shop Lately, you can do so, here: http://shoplately.com/?R=SHOP
And if you'd like to go right to the fanny pack, it's here: http://shoplately.com/product/452/cone_studded_fanny_pack_brown?r=shop




RUNDOWN
shirt- thrifted
skirt-borrowed from my friend

Sunday, November 13, 2011

BLACK RIVER KILLER-- Blitzen Trapper

It was just a little while past the sunset strip
They found the girl's body in an open pit
Her mouth was sewn shut, but her eyes were still wide
Gazing through the fog to the other side

They booked me on a whim and threw me deep in jail
With no bail, sitting silent on a rusty pail
Just gazing at the marks on the opposite wall
Remembering the music of my lover's call

So you make no mistake
I know just what it takes
To pull a man's soul back from heaven's gates
I've been wandering in the dark about as long as sin
But they say it's never too late to start again



Oh when, oh when
Will the spirit come a calling for my soul to sin
Oh when, oh when
Will the keys to the kingdom be mine again?

Oh when, oh when
Will the spirit come a calling for my soul to sin
Oh when, oh when
Will the keys to the kingdom be mine again?
Oh when, oh when
Will that black river water wash me clean again
Oh when, oh when
Will thee keys to the kingdom be mine again




floral maxi- vintage, from mt mom
bag- vintage
studded boots- vintage
birdskull necklace- http://www.os-accessories.com/



Saturday, November 12, 2011

Fall Sweater Giveaway!

My readers have a chance to win a lovely olive green knit sweater from Liz Claiborne! It is a USA size Small.
Usually I don't like Liz Claiborne, but I think every brand can have its bangers, and I ADORE this sweater!


~Rules of Entry~
Leave me a comment in this entry with the following information:
1. You must follow this blog.
2. You must click "Like" on this blog's FB fan page, here.
3. Give me your e-mail!
4. Country you are located in.

Contest will go for ten days, until 11/22/11, and the next morning I will pick the winner's name out of a hat at random.

Good luck!!


Handmade beaded bag & Urban Outfitters fox scarf

I really love my new (but vintage!) geometric print sweater I got while shopping with one of my best friends, Jenna, and my boyfriend, Josh!

I also really like my new fox scarf from Urban Outfitters. I think I got the last one!
Do you like my handmade bag? I made it from a little kit from a craft store. I didn't like the instructions though, so I made it my own way, and also added some beads to the fringe on the end!

Overall though, I think my fox scarf is my new favourite "winter object"--what is YOUR favourite season-themed item, right now? (Since I know it's not winter everywhere!)


sweater- charity shop
bag- kit from craftstore/handmade
boots- vintage Bort Carelton




Friday, November 11, 2011

BOY- Seven Little Numbers

Waited for your call, for the moon To release me from the longest afternoon I've re-arranged parts of my living room But time is hard to kill since I met you

Looking at the cars that drive on by While spring is making promise outside Red cars are quite rare I realize Then I wonder which colour you like

Seven little numbers Baby, they could be a start Seven little numbers Baby, I know yours by heart




Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could do Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true These numbers could be lucky for you



shoes- Jeffrey Campbell, http://www.nastygal.com/

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Blitzen Trapper-- Furr


Yeah, when I was only seventeen
I could hear the angels whispering
So I drove into the woods
And wandered aimlessly about
Until I heard my mother shouting through the fog
It turned out to be the howling of a dog
Or a wolf, to be exact
The sound sent shivers down my back
But I was drawn into the pack and before long
They allowed me to join in and sing their song

On the day that I turned 23
I was curled up underneath a dogwood tree
When suddenly a girl
Her skin the color of a pearl
She wandered aimlessly, but she didn't seem to see
She was listening for the angels just like me
So I stood and looked about
I brushed the leaves off of my snout


flower shall- oxford circus
dress- soaring
shoes- jeffrey campbell
bag- vintage


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A coupon for you // New Fashion Blogger Affiliate!



Very pleased to announce I'll be working as a Fashion Blogger for Shop Lately, now! So glad to have them as another lovely sponsor!
They have new items nearly everyday, so personally I check there everyday, just in case!

Their website has 2 awesome sections: "Sale" & "Off the Rack". My favourite part of the website is that you can "favourite" which items you like most, and before checking out, all the items you're mulling over are set set by side on one page!

As for now, I have a special Shop Lately coupon code for you!
This code will be running for one week, so it'll end next Wednesday.
You can ONLY USE THIS CODE ONCE. So choose wisely!!
Be sure to follow my blog via google connect, as in the future I will have contests & coupons that will only be available to members!

If you spend $25 or more, you will receive $12 off! $25 worth of goods, all for only $13!
Upon checkout, simply enter in the code:
FALTERING

Again, here is their link!!: http://shoplately.com/


Please let me know if you enjoy this website--I seriously think they have some of the cutest, well-priced items!!

Layer & Texture


I have been a bit busy recently, so I hadn't gotten a chance to edit all my photos for lookbook.
I hope you enjoy the photos of this day!
I decided to experiment with lots of layers and textures--lace is one of my favourite things!!

Do you like to layer? What textures do you like to play around with?


Sunday, November 6, 2011

In Love With Fashion contest SOON!!




I love LOVE, I'm very excited to be working with them! Soon, I'll be opening up a competition for my readers to win 1 dress of THEIR choice from LOVE!

Doesn't this sound tempting? Please stay tuned for the rules of this competition, and I wish you all luck in advance!!

Peace.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Feature: Courtney B!

There are few users on LookBook who I admire as much as Courtney! I always look through her looks, and am amazed with just how creative they are! So vintage and chic, her outfits give off such a dreamy feel.
If you have the time, definitely give her a look on LookBook--she's someone to watch!


Don't you just love the skull?!

But not only is she a talented outfit coordinator, she's also a rad graphic designer!
I'd like to give her a shout-out here! She's currently competing in two graphic design contests, so if you could take a moment to vote for her, it would be much appreciated!

First, click the following link, and then simply click "Like":

Secondly, click the following like, type in "#3" in the comments area:



This is my first feature hopefully of many, and I hope I can bring my readers AWESOME chickas to check out!

Peace.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

My Chicwish order & How to make the most of your purchases in 10 steps!


Just the other night I made an order of the lovely above items from "Chicwish"!
Every time I look at their clothing, I want to order every item I see!

But let's face it--we don't always get everything we want, or even all the things we need in life, and likely we're ALL on some sort of budget. So when it comes to clothes, and you have some extra cash and want to fluff up your wardrobe, how do you go about ordering and choosing the "haves", and the "have-nots"?

Personally, I have a tactic about it. For those of you maybe feeling high up in the regret department when it comes to clothing purchases, why not try this method? Here it is, in ten steps! (This may take a moment or two to read, but trust me, it's worth it!)

1. In your web browser, open up all the main pages of the websites you're interested in possibly purchasing from. Start off with one website.
2. Look at EVERY section on the website you care about. If that's just skirts, look through EVERY single page of the skirts. If you're interested in everything or unsure, scour the entire website.
3. Open every item you're possibly considering in a separate tab.
4. Review every separate clothing tab you have open. Think over and re-think what you really want. Do you REALLY need that necklace? That shirt, too? Go back and forth in each tab, comparing which items you REALLY want more! (Don't forget to ask yourself certain questions like "Do I need this in my wardrobe?" & "Do I actually even have anything currently that will match well this this garment, or do I just want it in general?"-- close the tabs based upon what you actually need--I only own one pair of pants yet many shirts, so for me to go and buy a bunch of shirts and NO bottom pieces makes NO sense.)
5. Close the tabs of the clothing you decide against--but maybe favourite them in your browser so you can come back to them in the future.
6. Put every remaining item in the cart on the website.
7. You know you have a budget--look at all the items in the cart. Remove more items you decide against or can't afford based on that total number cost staring you down, and think over the items again. Okay, do you REALLY need the second pair of pants? Maybe those can go!
8. You might not be able to afford everything you want, so sometimes even at the shopping cart stage you're going to have to remove things you really want--the point of putting all these things in the cart is to REALLY pit them against each other. You see the cost, you see every item side by side. Make a tough decision!
9. Remove items until you can afford the items that are MUST-HAVES, and proceed to ordering!!
10. Repeat this process on the other websites you're considering ordering from.

Now, I know all the above steps may seem obvious, but sometimes when you really have a bit of money burning a hole in your pocket, you might make rash decisions you later regret. Just DON'T forget the steps you need to take to make yourself happy with your purchases! If you're going to spend your money on wants (like clothes) rather than base needs or putting it into savings, you might as well be happy with yourself, right?

This process works for me, so I hope it works for you, too!

Peace.


Above items at following links:

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Moves Like Jager - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera

Spent Halloween weekend with my boyfriend, one of my best friends & her man, and a bunch of other friends! I never fail to have a good time when I'm around good friends!!~



I pretty much hate how I look in pants, but it's my personal belief that anything can look good on anyone, if only you try hard enough, and buy the right pieces.


I borrowed the two necklaces from Jenna!! I'm always excited to wear her things, because she has super good style!




I hope you'll check out my looks on lookbook, as well as Jenna's! This is her LookBook:


~RUNDOWN~
reverse cross necklace- http://www.kreepsville666.com/
bag- Chanel

PS: Please stay tuned to my blog over the course of the next week or so--I'll shortly be releasing a contest sponsored by In Love with Fashion (http://www.inlovewithfashion.com/), where you'll have a chance to win a dress of your choice from their website!!