who wants to be right as rain?

Thank you for all your comments on my last post. You all give me such warm fuzzies! It's comforting to know that we're all in this together, and with the help of others, we can be that much better at loving ourselves. Aw. Virtual hugs, all around!

I'm on spring break right now, so I'm lounging around at home. I've been doing a disgusting amount of homework, but not getting nearly as much done as I ought... seems I've piled my plate too high, as usual! But really, it's so restful to be at home and to not have any commitments. I love not rushing around to places.

This is such a non-outfit that I almost feel like it's cheating to post it. But today, I'm really not doing much. I baked some awesome brioche fruit pizza with creme patissiere, did my laundry, and am now planning on sewing. All in all, a good, easy-going day. Not gonna lie, though, I feel a little guilty for not dressing on-theme--shouldn't I be wearing green? It is St. Patrick's Day, and I am part Irish! Maybe I'll change later to make up for it.

sweater / wholesale-dress | leggings / ll bean | flats / target

Speaking of the holiday! Got any plans for tonight? If you're going out, have fun and be safe!

that keeps me so off balance

Here are some photos I took about a week before I left home in September. I never posted this set because I wasn't a fan--and it was a jeans-and-tshirt look. I make it no secret that I hate jeans, but sometimes they're necessary. So yeah, I own a pair or two, but it's been about three months since I've worn them! They're just uncomfortable, and to be completely honest, I don't like the way they look on me. I'd rather have a dress, thanks!



On your own website, it's so easy to completely control the image you put out. You can bet your bottom dollar that I pick through my photos and take out a minimum of two thirds of them, a generous portion because of how I don't like how I appear. Sure, I want to present my best self to the public; what's wrong with that? But maybe there is something wrong if I consistently avoid something (such as pants)--maybe I am, to an extent, being dishonest with my readers. I don't love my shape the way I ought, and I avoid showing off my legs because I can't stand what I look like. I have a screwed-up self image, just like most girls I know. It's not overpowering, but I can't help but let it affect me. Of course I love myself, but at the same time, I often wish myself different.



Does this make any sense? I've tried to put this into a post before but I'm not sure it comes out very coherent. Make of it what you will. I'm not looking for compliments or reassurances; I just wanted to put this in writing to sort out my thoughts a little more--and maybe you can relate and understand a bit! I hope to someday be completely happy with the way I am, but in the meantime, I'm a work in progress. Aren't we all?



top / handmade | jeans / jcpenney | boots / lulu's

Delights

Me & Hannah, photo courtesy the darling Solveig.

I'm so deliciously happy right now that I feel like bursting. I need to put it down somewhere, so I figured I'd share it with you here.

LOVING:

My friends keep being wonderful.

I just spent the weekend with some of my favorite people and even though there were some pretty painful moments, it was worth every second. Nothing beats breakfast potlucks and really, really good people. They're just the best.

My parents are just the nicest, most helpful, understanding, and just plain superb people.

I'm wearing a cardigan.

Wonderful people randomly start talking with me.

There are more reasons to smile every day.

Spring break is two measly weeks away.

We learned to waltz.

I keep having things to look forward to, every single week.

Nothing is drudgery, and it's all about your outlook.

Things are coming together, & even where they aren't, I'm okay with the unknown.

It's almost spring.

Kept promises are the sweetest.

I wore a huge red hairbow the other day (and I'm convinced that's why), and this guy walked by me, did a full spin right in front of me and smiled, and then kept walking. It was adorable.

Complaining is overrated.

Coffee is still one of my favorite things.

Cute boys saying, "When are we going to hang out again?" out of the blue make me smile like mad.

Classic things are always the best.

Sending love your way. I hope your week is full of wonder. What is making your heart beat a little faster right now?

we love colors

I'm featured today on the We Love Colors Style Blog! This is super flattering. This company makes such quality, durable tights that I adore. They were lovely enough to send me a pair of microfiber tights (featured in the post below), and they're not only really comfy and stretchy, but they're durable, too. I go through so many tights that it's nice to finally have a pair that feels like they'll last.

Real updates soon! We are working on making our first designs in my pattern class, and I have a bunch of process photos to show you. Hope your February is going well thus far!

Green & Yellow.

Hello. I am a Packers fan.



& we're going to win.



I've always been a Packers fan, but this fall, when I started college in Wisconsin & began to hang out with a bunch of guys who were hardcore fans, it became somewhat infectious. It's hard to not watch every game when that's how your buddies spend their Sunday afternoons, and pretty soon, it became my priority, too. So here we are, rooting for our team like it's nobody's business. We need this. GO PACK GO!



top / handmade | skirt / vintage & altered | tights / courtesy of We Love Colors | moccasins / target