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 ;)