Hittin the slopes

This week, after much anticipation I have finally gotten my ski stuff! My family loves skiing and now we're finally gonna get some good mountain time in this year, after many years of it being too difficult with the ages of my siblings. So far thanksgiving, christmas, and spring break we're planning on spending devoted to this glorious pastime and I've finally been enabled to do so with style. No more of my bulky old ski pants and never-quite-right ski coats. After trips to four different stores, I finally found some fab ski gear for the season.

My Billabong ski coat and North Face pants:

Gives Me Hope

http://www.givesmehope.com/ is one of my all time favorite sites. It's inspirational and gives me a pick up on days that aren't so awesome. And it's always nice to feel hopeful about the direction of humanity. This one I found today is one of my favorites, ever. Whoever posted this is beautiful.

You know what I've noticed about GMH? No one ever posts "I Give ME Hope".



This post will be different because, today i confronted my mother and make her realize that she can't call me something i'm not.

Mom, I'm not stupid, I'm not fat, I'm not ugly and i hope someday you'll realize inner beauty matters. I GMH.

Editor's note: You definitely give me hope.

Fashion Shopping List

Sometimes, I am just lacking basic fashionable pieces that I need. So I've made a list, like a grocery list, of all that I'm have need (or desire) of.

Item One: Lace Tights with cool designs to throw on under skirts or dresses in place of leggings
(Frenchi Dot Tights and  Frenchi Lace Tights)

Item Two: A basic black belt to accentuate my waist, since I'm small and often get lost in baggy clothing

(BP Studded Oval Buckle Elastic Black Belt)

Item Three: Jeggings, could there be a better combo than jeans with leggings? I think not.
(Vigoss Denim Leggings and Jolt 'Pick Me Up' Stretch Denim Leggings)

Item Four: A cute wallet. I actually have no wallet at all...whenever I go to buy one i think how after I get it I'll have no money to put in it! But the time has come.

(Juicy Couture Scotty Bling Small French Wallet and Coach Madison Dotted OPArt Medium Wallet)

Item Five: Black Flats. They go with a lot, and I personally love flats. Theyre cute.
 (Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan 'Air Bacara' Flat and Killah 'Andreas' Flat)

Comfy Comfy Cozy

Latlely the weather has turned windy, cold, and rainy. In dreary weather I want nothing more than to curl up in a blanket and pajamas, however, I legally am required to attend school. So rather than have every day be pajama day or wear sweats every single day, I have decided to search for comfy, loose sweaters I can adorn myself in this winter.

A couple of these will be wonderfully cozy just thrown over a pair of leggings:)

Nordstroms of course, came through for me once again.
Top Left: Absolutley Cotton Dolman Sleeve Sweater
Top Right: Love by Military Cardigan
Bottom Left: Frenchi Pointelle Tunic
Bottom Right: Frenchi Sweater

 

The Homecoming Frenzy!

Tonight is my school's Homecoming, and I for one, am so glad to get it over with. Don't get me wrong, I love getting dressed up, having a night out with friends and dates (if you have them) and dancing the night away. It's just very stressful! Homecoming at my school is a huge deal, and that means a lot of time, energy and effort that I really couldn't afford this year. So instead of stressing over a huge group, I'm going with two of my best friends in our own little group. We'll still see everyone at the dance, but with everything I'm doing (all advanced classes, tennis, violin, Young Life, etc) I really didn't have time to worry about a big group. I did a big group last year, and while it was fun, I'm excited for our low key group tonight. I'm really behind in the whole thing, I'm actually shoe shopping and jewelry shopping in an hour, but the night should be fun and a nice stress relief from everything I've got going on. I'll post pictures tomorrow, and hopefully my shoes (I'm considering Steve Madden pumps) will be easy and quick to find!
Here's what I wore last year, and my big group:

(Most of the group, minus a few girls who were late and a couple girls' dates)

Rompin' Around

 Rompers, everyone loves them, but finding the right one can be an ordeal. Lucky for me, Nordstrom came through for me, as always. I love my romper and all the accessories that go with it.



Jewelry: Juicy Couture ring, Brighton Bracelet, Helzberg Diamonds Cross Necklace, Pearl earrings from Macy's



Romper: Nordstrom

Wedges: DSW

Belt: Nordstrom

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Quote of the day

Know when someone says something that just strikes you, and resonates with your life? Well today was one of those days, in first period actually with my history teacher, who gets off topic, a lot.

"Thoughts disentangle themselves passing through lips and pencil tips."

Not sure where he got this, but I absolutley love it.