flex, no stress

strange beef via tumblr. but it's stupid tumblr, so whatever.

(love that my mac lipstick is named this)

Plus, since I've been home I've been walking on cloud 9. I am so happy and excited about my friends, my family, my life, the freaking weather! I am good.

I how have been running around a lot since I've been back. With work, seeing people, fam-bam, and what not, I am busy but keeping it under control. Today I took a 45 minute spin class. (I know I am going to be sore tomorrow) So I am on that nice work out high.

I don't believe in diets, but I do believe in taking care of your body. I am working on working out more.

  

  

Now headed to get drinks and catch up with my darling kim. Been far too long.

Timberlands Boots (Nordstrom Rack)

Leggings (Target) $9.00

Crop Top (H&M) $5.00

Jacket (St. Vincent De Paul) $7.00

Gold Chain (Goodwill) $0.99 x Ring (Goodwill - New York) $3.50 x Earrings (gift) 

so you do it anyways

Sometimes I think this blog is a waste. That people are most likely judging me like crazy.

 

But hey, everyone has an opinion, in which they are entitled too.

And then I remember thinking about those people is just as easy as not thinking about them.

I just at least one person is getting ideas and inspiration from this! Because that truly is enough.

  

pants x shoes x earrings (gift)

Sweater (St. Vincent De Paul) $2.00

Jacket (hand-me-down)

breakfast joint.

I have many many many jobs. Four to be exact. And one of them is a waitress at a breakfast joint. It's a lot of fun actually. I love my co-workers, free food, the regulars are really down to earth. Sometimes it does feel like being on a sitcom.

It's a funky place. Usually, I don't really dress up for it because everything I wear gets dirty, but today I thought why not. It's the first day of spring. (But you wouldn't be able to tell by this Seattle weather...)

shoes - gift

pants - (JC Penny's) $7.00

lace bodysuit - (american apparel: Sale) $16.00

shirt - (Target/Cut it into a crop top) $5.00

cardigan - (Goodwill Outlet) $0.10

necklace - (Target) $3.00

The Female Bueller

Something about today's outfit makes me feel like a preppy 80's teen movie character. So I of course went for Ferris Bueller reference over a Claire Standish. Maybe it's because it took me FOREVER to get out of bed this morning. I did not want to go to work today. Why?

Because it's a leap day!!

Yeah. It's that exciting.

I did however go to work. I also got hired to do some work with The Blue Scholars which is exciting and had some Peco's Pit for lunch. So far, so good.

Earrings - gift

shirt - (Jason Wu for Target) $35.00

sweatshirt - (Salvation Army) $1.29

jeans - (Levi's) $15.00

socks - (hand-me-down)

shoes - (Target - on sale) $15.00

I've done this before right?

I most likely have wore this outfit before or some combo of this outfit however a true Guttersnipe makes it new each time. Mixes it up.

I mea really; a girl can never have too many shoes, sequins or flannels.

shoes - (nordstorm rack) $20.00

leggings - (target) $7.00

flannel - (goodwill) $2.00

belt- (gift)

varsity jacket - (deseret industries) $1.00

hoodie - (H&M) $20.00

hat - (hand-me-down)

(i wasn't even texting anyone in that photo. SOOO cheesy)

For the money.

Lolita Sunglasses

I've been telling people I am currently working 4 jobs and they look at me like I am crazy but let's be honest, I am doing it for the money. I am not trying to become crazy rich but I just want to be able to travel this summer. (On top of bills and other "adult" stuff...)

One of my jobs is a waitressing and I don't really where nice clothes. But the second I get off of work: I peel it all off.

shoes - (Nordstorm Rack) $25.00

pants - (H&M) $7.00

t-shirt - (Married To Mob: PLNDR) $9.50

sweater - (Goodwill) $3.00

sunglasses - (gift)

DIY hoop earrings (Changed them up)

The Interview

I had an interview today for a position as a writer for a magazine. Since it was for a magazine I wanted to look professional and youthful at the same time. A hip and responsible style. This is what I went for:

shoes - gift

jeans - (Levi's) $15.00

belt - (Salvation Army) $1.99

tank top - (old navy) $2.00

blazer - (deseret industries) $3.00

necklace - (goodwill) $1.99*

*I am really loving this necklace lately.

My tips on a prefect interview:

1. Breathe - No need to be nervous.

2. Think before you speak - Take your time. They asked you to come in for an interview to hear what you have to say, so think it out before saying it.

3. Copy your resume - It's always a good thing to have an extra copy of your resume just in case. Having it out and ready shows them how on top of things you are.

4. Listen! - When they ask you a question WAIT until they get to the end of their sentence before jumping in and answering.

5. Smile - Nothing better than someone who is positive and has an upbeat attitude.

6. "Thank You" - Remember to thank them for their time but not too much that you sound desperate or over bearing.

7. Have fun! - I mean they asked you come in for interview, you already charmed them with your resume. Now show that sparkling personality!

Sweetheart

Went shopping today with miss J. Mena. Not really looking for anything but found some goodies. Here are some photos from today's adventure.

AND here is what I wore:

boots (Target) $30.00

pants (Forever 21) $7.00

jean button up (Goodwill) $3.50

scarf (christmas gift)

earrings (gift from my sister when she went to SF)

Fishtail

Having a bay hair day? Well... when all else fails, fishtail.

shoes- Jordans

jeans - (Levi's) $15.00

belt - (Salvation Army) $1.99

sweatshirt - (Salvation army) $1.29

lace body suit - (Urban OutFitters) $10.00

earrings - (Gift)

Professional(?!)

Sorry for the lack of posts. This time of year always gets a wee bit out of hand for me. My (fairly new) job requires us to look very professional and "conservative." I usually don't dress that way but I love fashion challenges!

So this of course is my take on conservative/professional (FYI I think a High Pony Tail is very professional):

Cardigan: (Goodwill Outlet) $0.10

Shirt: (H&M) $6.00

Belt: (Salvation Army)

Necklace: (Goodwill) $1.99

Pants: (Forever 21) $25.00

Socks: (Gift)

Shoes: (Salvation Army) $1.50

Scarf: (Red Light) $0.99

Peep the socks:

Socks & hearts of course.

Also! Here is the second video for my chapbook "Strong. Female. Character." which comes out December 1st. Please enjoy!

Sweaters & Tights

Jeans & a t-shirt. Great Combo.

Sweater & tights. Great (Fall) Combo.

My new job requires for me to wear more "conservative" clothing. Just means no jeans, not to dressy, and button up collared shirts. But that means I need to do some shopping. I looked to places like Banana Republic, GAP, and Nordstrom as a references point THEN going to TJ Max, Target, and Goodwill for the actually shopping.

It also looks like I need new tights too.

shoes - (NYLON Challenge shoes: Salvation Army) $4.99

tights - (gift)

jean shorts - (Goodwill) $1.50

sweater - (St. Vincent De Paul) $1.49

necklace - (Target) $1.99

Spotted

Life is really up in the air right now. I am not too worried about it. I am learning to go with the flow, something I've never really been good at to begin with. Anywho, today I am off to go on another Nylon Challenge and then a book reading at Elliot Bay Books.

Since summer isn't over until September 22 I hope the weather stays like this for a little longer. I am beginning to actually like it. I've been going through my closet (cleaning it out) and I found all these great things I haven't taken advance of yet. Still got time to do that...

Cardigan - gift

shorts - (goodwill) $3.00

shirt - (H&M) $4.00

necklace (DIY - found this key and got some string...)

beanie - (freebie)

shoes - (Nike)