wrap it up

It's BLUE FRIDAY! Everyone is getting ready for the big game. I heard you can't say super bowl unless you pay them. But this is the internet and I am not literally saying it. So anyways… I am nervous and excited. I don't even like football. But everyone else getting pumped makes me happy!

 

I've never study fashion.

I've just always had a love and deep appreciation of it. I never learned to sew from any classes or schooling. All my sewing skills I've learned from my mother. But everything I make are really just happy accidents. This shirt with built in scarf is the best example of that.

 

There was no pattern. All I had was an idea of what I wanted (a simple shirt with a scarf or draping piece around the neck.) It was really trail and error. Mess up, restitch, try on, try again. That's pretty much it.

Nothing special. It's far from perfect but hey! I am happy with the outcome.

Timberlands x Levi's Jeans ($15.00) 

Shirt (guttersnipe one-of-a-kind DIY) x earrings (also DIY)

Hat (H&M) $5.00

But really - I am a fan

I am not the biggest football fan. My boyfriend is!I mean the BIGGEST. So I am learning. I don't love, love it but I am learning to appreciate it. Sorry - I am not one of the people who tries to understand it. I grew up in a soccer and basketball house hold. But now that Seattle's beloved Seahawks are going to the super bowl I am of course excited!

However. This post will make you think otherwise.

I know! I am wearing a Lion's sweatshirt BUT IN MY DEFENSE I went thrifting yesterday in Tacoma with my boyfriend and he not only approved the purchase of this sweatshirt but found it for me. So I am of course rocking it.

(So Yes! I am that person who don't know shit about football yet wearing a football team's sweatshirt. Think it like this - it's the same way people who have never listen to Tu Pac, Biggie, or Wu Tang wear them on shirts. Just saying... At least I know who those rappers are.)

Haha! Sorry for that random rant. But with that out of the way, like I said my boyfriend and I went to Tacoma for doughnuts but ending up doing some shopping. So hopefully later this week I will have a new "review from the gutter" about two thrift stores we checked out. 

Jeans (Levi's) $15.00 x Timberlands x Necklace (Goodwill) $1.00

Underneath Button Up (Phillip Lim for Target) 

Detroit Lion's Sweatshirt (Urban X change - Tacoma) $12.00

being that morning

  

I don't mind sleeping over at my boyfriend's house; it's just the waking up and dealing with the real world in the morning that I hate. But I guess I hate that no matter where I wake up. Haha!

Well, either way, the secret for those who find these selves waking up in a bed that isn't yours is to be ready. To be well prepared. It's the reason I have such a huge purse. It carries everything I ever would want or need. (Tooth brush, cap stick, rings, necklace, leggings, underwear, etc.)

Ladies (or gentlemen) don't apologie for your big purse or bag. Just quote the one and only basket-case from The Breakfast Club when asked why you have so much stuff in your bag: "Because you don't know when you gotta jam."

  

Not to mention, I didn't get any sleep last night. I was up all night from a terrible cough. But like I've always said "Look better than how you feel."

Purse (Nordstrom) Leggings (Target - keep a pair in my purse) $9.00

Tee Shirt (boyfriend's - work with what you have or can steal/borrow)

Sweater (Levi's) $15.00 x Leather Jacket ($4.00)

Shoes (Macy's)

something the sun does

My beloved camera broke so that's why I haven't been posting. I just got her fix and I am back at it. Not to mention last week was the week from hell. I am getting over being sick, yet again. But the sun is coming out more so I am very hopefully.

Staying on the bright side of things.

I've been getting into the swing of spring. Getting a lot for great fashion ideas and style projects. I also got the latest issue of Nylon Magazine in the mail today. Finding some inspirations and will start working on a new challenge.

Tomorrow I am dancing with the Fly Girls at Havana, then featuring at the Rain City Slam on Wednesday.

 

Shoes (Payless) $5.00

Jeans (Goodwill) $5.00

Shirt (Goodwill Outlet) $0.50

Scarf x Jacket (freebie)

DIY Hoop Earrings

Also it's April Fools. Don't trust anyone.

sassy prints

My mom saw me today and said "I like what you are wearing. It says 'I am sassy. I kick ass. Wait, what you talking to me?'" My mother has a wild imagination.

Shoes (Sneaker City) $40.00

Jeans (Levis) $15.00

Belt (St. Vincent De Paul) $1.00

Shirt (Salvation Army) $1.00

Hoodie (H&M)

Army Print Jacket $5.00

Big News: I got my #guttersnipe stickers from MOO Inc. I am too excited for these!

They look GREAT paired with Unicorns

don't let that sunlight play tricks on you

It may be sunny outside but it's getting colder here. 

My day started off to a late start. I slept in. Which I do a lot but today I planned on getting a head start on everything. Well so much for that plan!

Haute Demand Skull Bracelet

Tonight is The Round 89 show. Excited for that! And tomorrow is Ravenna Third Place Book reading. This book tour is starting off small but it's getting bigger.

Today I went with a comfy lay back style.  When I perform I want to feel and look good. I have this awesome ghostbusters t-shirt that I shred a while back pair with this bright green cardigan that I found in the men section at urban outfitters (I don't shop there anymore. Too expensive and too many issues) I didn't use to wear heels, I actually just bought my first pair like a month ago, but I am loving these wedge sneakers. Heels but sneakers. Great fall item! I know a lot of people hate on them (remember those silly Nike heels people posted on myspace and facebook) but I like them. 

Wedge Sneakers (Shoe Dazzle) $30.00
Jeans (Levi's) $15.00
T-shirt (Goodwill) $0.99
Cardigan (Urban Outfitters) $7.99
Necklace (Goodwill) $0.99

My hair mood ring color is currently "jet grape"

Dress as Shirt

There are girls who wear shirts as dress. I wear dresses as shirts. I bought this dress at forever 21 but it's waaaaaay too short for my tall body. And in all honesty I don't feel comfortable wearing it just as a dress. Maybe I can pull it off in the winter time with tights but right now... I can't.

shoes - hand me downs
jeans - (Levi's) $15.00
belt (J Crew) $9.00
"dress" (Forever 21) $7.00
necklace (goodwill) $1.00