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Lord of the Rings

 

Photo and Composition by AD.Mercer

Quote: The Two Towers- Sam- JRR Tolkien

Harry talks in his sleep

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You know you're a Harry Potter fan when….

(You have Harry Potter Font on hand)

1. You saved your Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 and 2 ticket stubs.
2. You showcase your books at all times.
3. You add to your book showcase with other Potter memorabilia (cough... Potter 3D glasses... Cough)
4. You cheated the system and got more than one pair of Potter 3D glasses.
5. You have at some point downloaded and repeatedly played the Harry Potter theme song. 
6. You cried and got angry when you thought Harry died in book 7.  In other words, you started to go through 4 of the5 stages of grief (Denial, Anger, bargaining, depression) (no acceptance).
7. You’ve never looked at owls the same way.
8. You have at some point attempted to speak parseltongue.
9. You have based at least one school project on Harry Potter.
10. You actually can not comprehend people who say ‘Twilight is better’.
11. You have said “F*ck this, I’m going to Hogwarts!” on multiple occasions.
12. You’ve given a dangerous amount of serious thought to getting a Harry Potter Tattoo.
13. You sketch the Deathly Hallows sign in your notebooks.
14. You can give the spells for the following tasks instantly                                                             A. Need light  B. Need remote control   C. Need to unlock the door  D. Need to levitate a feather.
15. Your wrist flicked and/or swished at least once when answering #14.                                                                            **** And last but not least*****
16. In secret you have given serious thought to the matter of Hogwarts' existence.

Coca Cola Please!

I have a very hard time passing up a carton of old fashioned Coca Cola bottles; especially this time of the year. There is something about an ice cold Coke in a bottle, its just...I'm not even sure! Its just.... bliss!
With Christmas comes Coca Cola, that's just the way it is, that's just the way I like it. 
Cheers!

The Start of Somthing Old and New: - The Look: Hair 1920s

After watching Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, I fell in love with the past. In particular the golden era of the 1920s. Post World War One, and pre Great Depression and World War Two, it was a golden twilight zone, the eye of the storm.This movie captured the essence of an era and generation of creativity and passion.

  I longed for the grace, confidence, and style that the women  and men of this film exuberated. From the cool untouchable knowing of Hemingway to the willing and eager heart of the leading lady. Knowledge and confidence lead all.I finished the movie feeling eager; eager to push for more, eager to follow my heart, and more than anything, eager to learn more about the decade that knew a secrete to life.

I began my exploration of the past by gathering as many images as I could from the 20s and 30s. Pictures of Marlene Dietrich, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, and Jean Harlow helped me gain more insight into their 'look'. As I looked at their pictures, watched or read clips of their work, and poured over their stories, I kept thinking: "They don't make people like this anymore". Hollywood no longer produces fabulous, magnetic, talented actresses and actors, rarely are there books where heart and soul are laid into pages. The era produced unforgettable people who dug their heels into life, took it for what it was, and unashamedly used it. I am going to make it a goal for myself to learn, explore, and discover these interesting times and people, in the hope that I will gain some of the spirit that lead so many of them in amazing directions.                                                                        Hair
I shall start from the top and then work inwards.. I have started to incorporate the 20s into my own look by finger curling my hair. I have now done my hair like this twice, once for a birthday party, and again for a Christmas party. The results were great, and it made me feel different, confident, and unique. This is the video I used to learn how to create an authentic Finger curl.

The Hobbit: Need to know- Need to See!

The Hobbit
Lord of the Rings
Winter Solstice

I have made it my goal to fully 100% understand all happenings in the Lord of the Rings. I will be bogging about new information I have come across and new understandings that have blown my mind! Check back often and explore and discover with me!

Fall Collegial Look:

Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, Tommy Hilfiger, Pink. All of these stores are promoting a look that is both youthful and classy. The name of this look is called collegial. From an over sized hoodie with a school team logo, to collared shirts and high socks, the collegial look is one of distinction and confidence. I am a university student and have been studying the subtle art of the collegial look. Here I will give tips and pointers on how to get it! :) The great thing about this look is that anyone can do it! Even if you pair something that completely does not go, it somehow makes the outfit even more collegial.  The look can range from 'I just threw this together' to 'this outfit is perfect', there is so much room for error that the errors are actually apart of it. Now lets see what we can come up with! And most important have fun and work with what you already have!


Here is one Look I have created.

The Skirt:
Tommy Hilfiger just came out with this great pencil skirt/ mini, its short enough and low waisted enough to remain youthful! This kind of skirt looks great on all sizes.    
The Sweater:
This Sweater is also form Tommy Hilfiger, if you get it in your proper size, and not something that is too big or small, it give a cute nerdy look that perfectly fits with this outfit.
(http://usa.tommy.com/tommy/)
The Shoes:
 Try a nude flat, something that blends in really nice. If you are buying a new pair, try older women shoe sores, they usually have really comfortable ones that are way better quality! Never spend over $100 on flats, they just do not last as long as they are worth. I paid just over $50 for mine, they are Aerosoles and they are comfy!

Ta Da! This is my outfit for tomorrow! Its casual, classy, fun, and smart!

(Notice how nicely the shoes blend)

Autumn.

"How beautifully leaves grow old.  How full of light and color are their last days." -John Burroughs

I remember once when I was still young enough to never question magic, I saw it first hand on one Halloween eve. The sun had not set yet, but it hung low in the trees, peaking through at me from behind leaves. I was the first to be ready for trick or treating, so I set out on my own as a preview before we all left together. I lived on a quiet road with friendly neighbours, a road so quiet that you could lay on its street in the summer without being interrupted once! On one side of the street was my big beautiful white house with black shutters, and on the other side was a big forest rich with the memories and whispers of pioneers past. I didn't go far, I wasn't allowed, I set out only to the two house that were directly beside my own.  As I walked I noticed the sweet scent in the air, one of woodsmoke and crunchy leaves. I looked around me, the sun had made a pattern on the street, as it shone through the forest. I then heard a soft rustle near by, it was a black owl that had swooped from one side of the street to the other. It now sat in its new spot and looked at me. I stopped and stared and it, and it stared at me. I then noticed another owl, this one gray and sitting nearer to the street, it to looked at me. I then looked up at a soft "hoo", and saw a third owl sitting right above me on a branch that hung over the road. I smiled. This was magic and I knew it. When I think back to this story, I like to think that the forest had sent them to me as guardians for my venture. A blessing and a gift from the trees to me.

A smile :)

I hope everyone is enjoying my blog! Check back often, and leave a comment on your favorite blog entry! That way I'll know to write more like it! :) thank you, and I hope your spring is summing up nice and your summer is on the horizon!

Country Summer Dress

Country Summer Dress and Outfit 

If you want to have that perfect breezy country summer look, here a few suggestions and steps!

Step 1. The Perfect Dress: I went to Value Village (thrift store) and found a white lace dress, I'm guessing it used to be a simple brides made dress. It is absolutely perfect, short but cute! These sorts of dresses are very common at thrift stores, for people usually do not re wear their dressy dresses. Little do they know that they can be turned into the perfect little country summer dress!!! The dress does not have to look exactly like this one, but make sure that its in the white to ivory range, and that is has some traditional (not cheap or tacky looking) lace or intricate stitching. The more loose the dress is, the better :)

Step 2. A Brown belt! Sooo many different types of belts work! but try to keep it in the Brown leather range.  I like to use a skinny belt for this particular look. Here are a few that I use.

 Step 4: Shoes!!! First look through what you have and then venture out to shoe outlet stores and even thrift stores. Think wooden, brown leather, and strapy, almost Grecian but nothing over the top like gladiator shoes. If heels are not your thing, then many flats have the same components. I got mine at Aldo and I love them! This style of shoe goes with so much! Here are a few examples.

Step 5: Accessories: when it comes to accessories make sure you go against the country theme or else it will all become too much!  When I wear thematic outfits like this I like to completely mix it up with the accessories!

Purse: Choose something that's fun with intricate detail, or fun colors. I found mine at Army and Navy for 5$! Here are some inpirations.
 
Jewelry: Long necklaces with something on the end! You can make your own, or find supper cheap ones almost anywhere (Ardeen's, Value Village, Thrift Stores)

Step 6: Hair and Make Up: Loose curls! Wash your hair and then wrap it around in a bun and let it dry. When you take it out flip your hair over and spray it with hair spray. It does NOT have to be perfect!

Step 7: Make-up: Minimal minimal minimal! Maybe some lightttttt foundation and  powder, with a litttttllleeee bit of pink on the cheeks. No bronze. Very neutral eyeshadow. add some lip balm and a little mascara and your ready to go. Think Taylor Swift's cover girl ad, think natural!

And Ta Da! You have got that easy, flowy, natural, country summer look! More country summer looks to come! Keep posted!!!!!

I do not own any of these images ;)

The Tuck

The Tuck..... The act of tucking in ones shirt.

One day I told my best friend that I had recently tucked my white blouse into my jeans.

"Really?!?! "  She replied.  Shocked by my boldness.

My tucking courage withered slightly by her surprise. But then I thought back to the day of the tuck.... No!, I tucked! And I like it!! I gathered my response in two neat nonchalant sentences.

"Yeah, I decided that I loved the look of the tuck. So I thought why shouldn't I try the tuck"

The nonchalant nature I had intended did not show through, instead I sounded as though I was trying to convince myself that my fashion statement was justified. I wondered if she noticed the weakness, the uncertainty of a possible fashion fail!

Silence......

"Yeah....... I mean....I personally love the tuck!" She replied in the spirit of a woman realizing her rights.

"Well then....WE should do the tuck more often then!"  I fiercely stated, claiming ground in the land of Tucking.

"Yeah! I mean we're young! We're stylish! We have a good sense of fashion!" Both of our voices were loud now.

We were at the cusp of partaking in a fashion revolution. We were about to take a giant step that no girl can take back or erase!! Were we going to become Tuckers?!?!?!? And delve into the unsteady, never clear cut world of Tuck!!?!?!

I looked at her.  My eyes wide with the monumental meaning of this pivotal moment!

She refused to look at me. I saw a bead on sweat stray down the side of her face.

The clock ticked.

Finally she spoke. "I mean.... its not like we would look like we were trying too hard....................right?" She looked at me. No trace of  injustice was left.

Silence............

"Maybe... we're not ready for the tuck" I whisper, as though I were whispering "I see dead people"

We were staring at each other, but our eyes were too still.  We were both undoubtedly seeing the Tuck, and the wonders or horrors that it may have caused us.

A long time passed.

"Let us never speak of this again."she whispered back.

I nodded.

We were not ready for the tuck...... we may never be.

Summer Baking

I knew that you were coming so I baked a cake.
hmmmm, I love love love baking.One reason I love baking is because it has an achievable finish line!
And the finish line tastes good too!

I especially like baking for other people, nothing nicer than dropping off a pie, cake, or cookies at a friends house!
So far this Spring I have made: Custard filled cakes, Cup Cakes, Double Chocolate Cookies, and Lemon Cream Pie!


Tomorrow I will make a Coconut Lemon Layer Cake..... This is a lot to take on! CAN SHE DO IT!!

Ge out there and Bake!

I am a Dreamer

I always thought that I didn't have any dreams..... Then I realized that dreams are not necessarily something you wish to become reality... but instead something that you can create from your own thoughts.. A dream can hold anything:::::: a story, a place, a character, a travel, an adventure........ I am a Dreamer.

Dear professor Dumbledore

My letter got lost in the wind.

Dear Professor Dumbledore, 

Im writting you to say
There must have been a mistake
Some malfunction, or delay.

Ive waited by my door, 
waited by the fire,
seached the sky for owls,
called the postal-man a lier

You see professor Dumbledore
September is not far
and I do not have my ticket

nor do I-have a flying car

So if you could Professor Dumbledore
please-send my letter with haste
For there is plenty to be done
and there is little time to waste.

Spring Fever.

"Its spring fever. You don't quite know what it is you want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so bad" -Mark Twain

This is a very common phenomenon that happens this times of the year. All of a sudden spring has sprung and everything is new....everything but you. One tends to feel jet lagged this time of year, as though everything in your life is speeding ahead, but you cant seem to pick up and run at a pace you like. So many big questions plague us this time of year. We've been bogged down all winter and we want to grow! and shine! and play!.... but for some reason we cant seem to remember how, why, or where!/? I'm an instant person, I like instant fixes, instant wins, and instant decisions. But I have discovered that when it comes to spring fever... actual spring fever... one must reflect on all of the little hopes and dreams that they have set aside all winter, they must explore those inspirations and experimentations that were set aside all those months ago. Once you have taken the time and properly processed all of your built up and set aside positive energy... well... then you are ready! Ready to to let go of the stresses of school, ready to pick up a positive momentum, and all in all.. ready to be cured!

Happy Easter! Spend it counting your blessings and loving your family. Take a moment or two and notice some of the little things in life that make it so special, things that you may usually pass by. A tulip, a singing bird, a family members smile, a beautiful day, a dinner table set for your whole family, all of these are beautiful and special and deserve a minute or two :) Enjoy your weekend!
XoXo

I Love Bearix Potter's art work, so so so cute!

Be Good!

Every once in a while we gossip or say something rude! After I do so I always feel a little guilty :s But its OK people! We all do it. What makes me feel better is the fact that now I know what is wrong, and next time I will do better :) We are only human, and sometimes we say to much or too little, just breath, accept your mistake, learn from it, and move on as a better person!

Hope this helps you
xoxoxoxo

Summer is just around the bend, where you can't see the tracks end....

Turn on one of Taylor Swift's heart achin or summer crushin songs, lay on the floor, and let it drift you away to Summer.  In my head I hear a humming, Summe, Summer, Summers coming!
The Summer always holds excitment, and its just around the bend....
xooxox

Cute as Can be One Hour Dress!

The Cute as Can be Dress, was made in only 1 hour! All I used to make it was a sheet, a needle, thread, and scissors! Be happy, be cute, be classy! xoxox

Study Pick Me Up For Midterm Blues!

When you have the studying blues and need something to motivate and inspire you, watch this movie and I promise you will be up and ready to study and succeed! Legally Blond! It will make you excited willing to study!

A River Runs Through It

'A River Runs Through It' is a nice non committal movie, that is full of wonderment and feeling.
This is the kind of movie that may not energize you, but will most definitely leave you a little wiser :)
and if that's not enough for you, it has Brad Pitt :)

Atonement

"Atonement" with Keira Knightley and James McAvoy
This movie is amazing! It is truly an amazing love story that is so STRONG that it will have you thinking about
THEIR STORY for days afterwards! The cinematography is very extremely passionate! This movie won multiple Oscars and would be a good warm up for the upcoming Oscars :)

Smoking is BAD, but this photo has a certain Je ne sais quoi.

Heart Tea cups

I know it is post valentines day.... but.... these are too cute!
I found these adorable tea cups at Merchies Tea Store. Wouldnt one feel very GIRLY and POSH if they served their girlfriends tea in these bells! One can dream (tee hee)

Welcome!

Welcome to Miss Twenty! At Miss twenty you will always find beautiful girly culture! form tea cups and nail polish to great movies, music, and recipes, miss twenty will be your daily pick me up :)

"The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great - and they know I know it."  - Clark Gable.  Creativity and happiness is contagious, so is a smile :)