Fashions fade, style is forever.

necklace

2009-11-10T18:57:00.000-08:00

www.abazias.com provided this guest post

How to Wear A Necklace with A Short Neck

Not all of us are graced with swan-like necks that can grace any type of necklace style out there. For the stubbier necklines, it’s important to pay close attention to the jewelry choices that can bring attention to a feature that’s not our best.

Size the Necklace Pendant to the Neck

For that reason, it’s important to size the pendants to the size of the neck, with smaller necks choosing pieces that are delicate and subtle, hanging somewhere between the neck and chest, and not landing directly on either one. While large statement pieces may be the trend, it can be hard for short-necked people to wear large pendants. They should opt for larger bracelets and earrings or a statement office pin.

Size the Length to the Chest

If you have a short neck and a broad upper area with large breast, you can size the length of the necklace so that it doesn’t fall directly on the breasts, but somewhere above it. If you have a short neck, and a flatter chest, then the length can be longer as it won’t interrupt the bodylines. To try out a necklace, don’t just peer in a face mirror; stand in front of a full length mirror to see the over all effect.

You'll never be lonely, as long as the moon blinks and the sun rises again.

2009-11-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

I traveled through the mountains on a blue day. The sun was dancing. There were no clouds tied to the sky. Just an empty feeling hugging my tummy, and an empty thought tied to my mind. I'm just tired. Sleep has failed me. I have eyes for windows. . . . When I travel through the mountains. The snow glistens like love's eyes. Birds fly across train tracks. Clouds part, and the sun shines. If you are searching for peace. Visit a mountain.

I had this day dream that my eyes were raining, my feet sore, my legs frozen. I was standing on an empty street in the heart of an empty town. I was sad. Sad knowing I was chained to this street. The law of gravity, and the law of life hugged me tightly. The fear of being tied down to anything sends shivers through my skull. I used to think, If you can't break free and play in the sky, then what am I living for?

Now that I'm older, I've grown to know why I exist. More importantly, I know what I exist for. I'm living for the sea. I'm living for the grass. I'm living for the color of a leaf as it falls through a pale sky. I'm living for the touch of a hand, the touch of a heart, and the humming of my favorite tune. So many people are searching for the list of reasons to live. It's simple. Live because you'll die, no matter what you eat, no matter who you kiss, you'll say goodbye to this snow, you'll say goodbye to this sun. Live now. Say hello to the land, the light, the art of living. I am apart of everything. You are apart of everything. Heaven only knows why we love it so.

My book of plans is empty. Is that my fault??? How do you make an honest friend in a new city? What am I thinking? Who needs a friend when you have youtube, ipods, pens, papers, and a pair of floral tights? :) Come on optimism the sun's never shone so bright for you!

dress/ the weardrobe dress by modcloth
boots/ value village
tights and hat/ h&m
sweater/ vintage

Happy Thursday love doves! Mucho Kisses !!

2009-10-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

I believe in warm air. warm hearts. and warm coffee. Love like all arts, is quite useless. It is the useless things that make life worth living, and that makes life dangerous, too. Wine, love, art, beauty. Without them, life is safe, but not worth bothering with.

The weather is making my bones cold. Fall is here, so are the deep browns, and vivid yellows, and oranges that paint the hills, and prairies. Fall and spring are the loveliest times of the year for anyone who loves colors. And me, I love colors.

I find it amusing how the fall is my season of reflection. Every Autumn, I think of how I am different person from the last. I think of how I've changed with the seasons. How my eyes have grown brighter in some lights, and darker in others. This fall, I'm on a balloon, and I'm swimming across the sky. It's lovely. It's magic. I'm the lucky one.

In recent days, I have had a constant craving. There are the people who crave chocolate, some who crave change, I crave exploration. I want to run with the wind as fast as I can, I want to swim with a wave until I get lost, I want to be everywhere, anywhere. Tell me, what do you do when you need an adventure?

Before, I leave you, I want to mention a friend. He's a squirrel. He visits me when I sit by my window. He doesn't talk, I'm not crazy, but he listens. Sometimes all you need is for someone, something, to hear you, to listen. My squirrel, he's majestic, and I feel good vibes when he's near. I hope I can be that squirrel for someone.

I think now that being free is not being powerful or rich or well regarded or without obligation but being able to love. To love someone else enough to forget about yourself even for one moment is to be free.

I am free. I am free. I am free.

love the west, the south, the north, the east.
kisses !!
xo

come out from your fairy bower, come upon this golden hour, come to us we beg you please, faeries dancing on the breeze

2009-10-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, Have you ever heard a song for the first time, got ahead of yourself, and finished the lyrics with your own words. I do this all of the time. Especially with rhyming songs. The biggest annoyance to this is you can't take what you've thought and write it into your own song. It remains to that one song, and yet, it doesn't.. am I even making sense?

I love my hat. I love my giant head that fits inside my hat. Most people might deny my right to adorn my sunny hats throughout the cooler months... But I'm going to wear them anyway. Watch out, leg warmers, plus a sunny hat. Oh how I love living dangerously.. Ha!

These pictures give the illusion of a summer sun. In truth, I'm looking outside onto a snowy linen land. They were taken two weeks ago when Summer was still visiting. Will I miss Summer? Will you miss Summer? I'll miss Summer if my feet turn black, and my nose turns red. Other wise, I'll appreciate the winter. Or try...

For the first time, I have nothing but tasks to be accomplished, and places to go. It's not that I have a social life. I'm just working. School. Life. Basketball... The only social life I have is the one in my room underneath the stars with the love of my life. When I'm not working, it's him I'm with. Truth is, I wouldn't have it any other way. "I'd rather be under the moon with you, then the sun with anyone else."

I wish for love to come your way my friends.

Kisses !!!!

dress/ value village under $10
boots/ zara $50
hat/ value village $3
necklace/ aldo $10

I saw the sky and sea and sand.

2009-10-07T19:30:00.000-07:00

More and more each day, I am falling love. Falling in love with the view outside of my window, falling in love with the dying flowers no longer in bloom, falling in love with the faces I see, falling in love with the voices that speak to me. I am lucky. It takes courage to love. It takes courage to love a world full of madness, and aches.

I'm a myriad of change. Today, I'm happy and blissful. Tomorrow, I could be telling you how I've fallen out of love with the view, the flowers, the faces, the voices. I wish life was always falling in love, and cupcakes...

Look at the stars. They're the same stars as last week, Last year. Same as when were kids. When we weren't even born. In a hundred years, No one will ever know who we are. But they'll know those same stars.

Today, my mind is creative and blossoming with ideas. I think I'll stick to a pen, and write some poetry. Finish my social project(what aaaaaaa drag) and hopefully frolic through comments, and blogs I have so dearly missed. Blog readers, expect me frequently now that I've settled down, and found peace.

Kiss Kiss to you !!

(dress, dots $10)
(vest, dots $5)
(boots, zara $50)

last days of weardrobe conference

2009-10-02T02:13:00.000-07:00

The day before departure was another lovely time. We woke up, and walked down to a restaurant named lure. We were greeted by a specialized menu fit for a queen. I sat next to Keiko, Katy, and Krystal. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing. I felt like I had walked into a spa, with french toast, and pretty people. A girl from seventeen magazine introduced herself to all of us. Dream job.. Dreeeeam job. Also, I was delighted to meet Sara(h) who works for guestofaguest.com. She was an angel if I ever did meet one.

After brunch.. The talented streetstyle photographer and blogger Altamira came to do a photo shoot. We attracted a lot of tourists! For the first time in my life,.. I felt what being famous must taste like.(I liked the attention, shh!)

Typical Amy fashion(no pun).. I was chewing gum, smiling from left ear to right, ruining a perfect picture.. It's okay. I like the naturalness of this photo, forget the gum!

After continuous walking, and laboring in the heat... We found our way to a boutique called eryn brinie. It was there, that I got to style my first mannequin. Me and cutie Katy were paired, and decided to go for a boho-fall look. As happily, and quickly, as we could.. we found ourselves rummaging through beautiful drapes of cloth, and color. The prices ran high. My brown eyes wanted to purchase, but my head told me no..

We worked well together. We took elements out of our own individual styles to create a look. After styling the mannequin, my eyes were opened.. Maybe a stylist is a dream job for me too..

We finished the day with a meeting with the creator of tumblr. It was so interesting to meet someone who belonged to the "tech" part of our world. After, learning, and engaging in conversation, I felt my body tired and sore. We went back to the hotel. I crawled into a deep sleep, while some of the girls headed to a movie. It was another dream day in the world of weardrobe.

the last day. . .

All beautiful things come to an end. Such is true with the weardrobe conference. New York, and all the creative girls I met during a week in September.. I'll never forget to remember every conversation, every smile, every blister, every chill, every moment. The week started with it's nerve wracking beginnings, first times, first impressions, and strangers. The week ended with blossoming flowers, blossoming souls, bags full of goodies, but most importantly, a life full of new friendships. My heart is warmer. My eyes are brighter. I see more beauty in the world. Weardrobe, you are a best friend. Jess. Suz. Rich. It's always summer when I think of you!

XOXO

weardrobe conference day 2

2009-09-22T13:34:00.000-07:00

Day 2- The weardrobe conference brought a lot of firsts for me. First time in New York. First time being in a city painted with skyscrapers. First time going anywhere for fashion. First time going anywhere for me. First time being surrounded in a room full style. First time taking a taxi. And first time taking a subway...

eat records
The subway took us to our breakki spot. A place called Eat Records. We went there to meet fred flare(a groovy boutique), and indulge in tasty treats. The whole atmosphere was calm, peaceful, and eclectic.

keiko lynn, and the glamorai

After a delicious meal, we went to the local fredflare store. That entire boutique was a dream! Full of camera's, journals, sunglasses, necklaces. I've always been an accessory girl, and that place was a toy store for me. They also sent the friendly reminder to "stay cute!"

beacon's closet/fleamarket
After fred flare, came beacon's closet. If your ever in New York, take a step in. It's a beautiful vintage thrift store. Full of dresses, colors, boots, and hats. The sun shone so brightly, as if the gates of thrift store heaven opened up for me. The prices were well too. After spending $21 on shoes, and a floral dress, we headed to the loveliest little flea market.(look at the welcome sign!)

The best part of the day came next. Pacsun sent weardrobe a collection of jeans, with one thought in mind, DIY. I have messy hands, could never sew, can't paint within the lines,.. So when weardrobe screamed "DIY" I screamed "Oh no!" .....

That "oh no" quickly turned into "let's play!".. and soon, I was holding a light wash pair of jeans.

After shredding , and studding my jeans, Cutie little Sara emptied a bag full of buttons. The table became button and studding galore. I happily found a daisy button, and thought to take it home and sew it on the back pocket. Within the last minute, I poked some safety pins under the studs. These jeans are skinny, and comfortable. Two words I never thought I'd use in the same sentence. Thank you to pacsun, la la la love you.

The night ended with a meal and drinks at the Fat Hippo. After bonding, and cupcakes(thanks to keiko(keiko lynn), I took a taxi home with Sara(style magnet), Arabelle(fashion pirates), and Tavi(style rookie). We all had "our moment"
I miss and love you girls.

weardrobe conference day 1

2009-09-13T03:06:00.000-07:00

hello my lovely little birds!@!! It's been months since I've consistently posted. I apologize. My summer has been busy. I recently traveled to New York City with Rich, Suz, and Jess from weardrobe.com, along with other beautiful fashion bloggers. I've been delighted and blessed. Inviting me to New York has brought to me the deepest thankfulness, and love for my life. I feel lucky. I cannot thank weardrobe enough or pick enough flowers in memory of their sweetness and warming ways. Also, my deepest love is sent to all the other fashion bloggers, you made New York shine even brighter than it already did :)

Day 1.
With all the butterflies I was feeling, you'd think my stomach was a garden. I woke up in the Gramercy Hotel, and looked to see the red velvet curtains. I pulled them back to look through the window. My eyes were amazed by sky scrapers, flowers, and trees. I never expected the busy streets of NYC to look like such a garden. My mom and brother were fortunate to stay in the penthouse, a few doors down from Rich, Suz, and Jess's suite. Being a shy girl who rarely strays from her comfort zone, I felt scared to knock on the door of 1704 and say "hello I'm Amy!" But I did it! Suz, Jess, and Rich all looked so vibrant, and real. They greeted me with such kindness and adoration. Soon after, more girls started to head to the penthouse suite. It was surreal to meet beautiful, young, eccentric women who shared a love for fashion, and a love for blogging. After introductions, eye glances, and smiles, we met with photographer Eddie Newton. We juggled through the streets, snapping photo's, running around in high heels...

The Fashion Void that is DC

Faboo, The Clothes Horse, Blue Collar Kyla

Calivintage and The Clothes Horse looking all cute

snapping shoe shots before more pictures..

photographed; eddie newton
Faboo, Style Magnet

photographed; eddie newton

After bonding through photography, we went back to the suite to find two big totes packed with goodies. Not just any goodies, a watch, shoes, scarfs, rings, tights.... my deepest love and gratitude is sent to all of the following sponsors.... You sure know how to make a girl's dreams come true!

Nooka (watches)

Seychelles (shoes)

Payless Shoes (shoes)

ShopRuche (scarf & ring)

Necklush (necklushie necklace)

We Love Colors (tights)

Victoria's Secret (lace undies)

Modcloth ("weardrobe dress")

Cheap Monday (jeans & tee)

Need Supply (moleskin notebooks)

80's Purple (sunnies & tees)

Hayden Harnett (green is good tote)

Bing Bang (earrings)

Who What Wear (book)

SIGG Bottles

Flipcam

Knock Out (nailpolish)

The night finished with a pizza partaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. I'll bring to you more photographs, and day recaps within this sunny week. Mwah! kiss!

may time square shine as bright as yoooooou. xo

photographed; eddie newton

2009-09-02T19:37:00.000-07:00

You are beautiful, and your life is full of that beauty which you created.

Hello! and Bonjour to my beautiful world! I have missed you all. I have missed your comments. I have missed your kind spirits, and souls. I have missed my blog. I have missed picture taking. I have missed it all. My summer has come to an end. The weather is still here. And so is all it's beauty. This is the first summer that I haven't felt a deep sadness when it came to it's conclusion. This summer I have grown into somebody I never thought I'd be. I mean this with all sincerity, and beauty. I have become this yellow ball of love, bursting out, screaming out. I have grown to love, and to appreciate. The hate that was once in my bones has left. I am happy. I am in love.

By this time tomorrow, I will be in New York!@!@!@!#~! I can't scream to the clouds loud enough. I can't come up the words to define how excited I am. The magical world of weardrobe has invited me with fellow bloggers to attend a big weekend get-together in the city that never sleeps. I have spent days dreaming of a trip to New York City my entire life. Never did I think, I'd be invited there. I am nervous. I am anxious. I am excited. I am a flood of emotions. 5 days isn't long enough! My biggest excitement is to meet like minded, creative, girls who possess such style and individualism. Never stop wishing on shooting stars, without them, I don't know if I'd be on my way to New York....

I can't wait to share my journy with you! I hope you're all doing well. I hope you're all well fed, well loved, and warm.

kissss kisss !!!!

shoesies; winners rocket dog $50
dress; value village $10
fedora; forever21 $12

p.s, anyone who has sent me an email or comment, i'll reply to you as soon as i can. i'm thinking of you. and appreciate you. love love love.

2009-08-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

The world of blogging, fashion, and art. I have missed you, and longed to tell you "I am back".. I was just a girl from a small town with nothing, but dreams, and now that I've moved to the city, I am living those dreams. I have spent so much time living, and dreaming, that I've found it impossible to have time for dressing, picture taking, and writing. It's not only you, blog, that I've neglected, but my personal journal hasn't felt my fingers run through the page in quite some time.

I am happy. I have spent time wishing for my brown eyes to see the beauty in all of the sadness that has surrounded me. And here I am. Seeing. Feeling. The world has become my orchestra. I see strings, I feel sound, beauty is everywhere, and in everything I do.

Summer has taken me and left me with a heart that hopes, a heart that hurts, and a heart that misses. I hope all of your summer dreams are coming true. I hope the sun radiates, and shines through your clenched white teeth. I am back! I am back! I am back!

So many stories, and tales to share with you all. I'll find time for that soon, I promise.

kisssssssssss kisssssss !!@

dress; value village $5
crochet vest; urban outfitters $
wedges; value village $10
necklace; aldo accesories $10

2009-06-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

You toss all the mornings lost to the clouds and you watch it go

Hello dolls! This is an outfit post meant for yesterday, but I delayed it until today. Why did I do this? Well it's the thirteenth, and the number 13 brings me luck with it's symbolism.. I need all of the luck I can get, but my friends just say I'm crazy.

A happy note, My mom is back! I can say, This house was no home without her, and now that she's here, I can feel the birds chirping more loudly, the sun shining more brightly, and my spirits feeling higher. It's 11 am right now, and my bones are already taking in the heat from the summer sunshine. I am going to frolic outside. Dance with the trees. Carry conversation. Listen to the breeze, and travel to the farmers market!

I look forward to replying to all of your kindhearted comments, and sweet blessings. For now, go out, enjoy the sun, the rain, the snow, the wind. Love your Mom, and your Mother Nature!
Happy Saturday :) kiss kiss! xoxoxoxo

purple corset; zellers; $11
pink blouse; winners; $5
skirt; h&m; $15
wedges; value village; $5
necklace; aldo; 13

2009-06-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

I hurt the flower.

It's 10:49. I'm yawning. I'm tired, but I feel pensive. I've been feeling restless, restless for a change, restless for a new me. Some would disagree, but, I think sleeping is a skill. Or more, to sleep and to wake up RESTED is a skill. My eyes peer at the clock winding to 2:00, then it's 4:00, then it's 4:30, and the last time the clock sees me, it's 5:20, and the birds are waking up for a new day, as I haven't even finished the day before. Hopefully I'll catch up on sleep soon, and get my rested self back!

Yesterday, I happily watched Almost Famous. It left me feeling chipper(like a bluebird finding a worm), and hopeful(like a child finding her teddy). Such a beautiful movie. The script, the soundtrack, the beautiful people, the costumes, everything brought a smile upon my face. Really, I was showing my teeth through the ENTIRE movie..especially when William was on screen. He is my dream boy. Innocent, but strong, perfect, yet imperfect. Like him, I sit home alone and listen to my records. I dream of meeting bands and telling them my secrets. How nice would it to be to have someone to share such a thing with? "Do you have to be depressed to write a sad song? Do you have to be in love to write a love song? Is a song better when it really happened to you?"

Oh look! I'm melting!

white top; dolman top worn as vest, patched skirt- urban outfitters/weardrobe's closet
shoesies; rocket dog/winners $50

Here are the final outfits I put together wearing garments sent from heaven, a.k.a weardrobe's closet. I am so thankful to Suz, and everyone from weardrobe for all of their blessings, and kind words. I hope to take part in the closet again...( I'm already scouting out my future wish list! )

Lastly, if you have chictopia(whatswithamy), add me as your favorite! Right now, I have 27 new fans this month, and I'm dreaming of becoming a style icon! So add a sister, and if you don't, at least add me as a friend :)

Deepest love from me to you.. always....
XOXO!

2009-06-06T16:13:00.000-07:00

"Why don't you stay pale and stay interesting- who wants to waste their time sitting around on a beach all day?"

The romantic in me hasn't left....yet. She's still here, fighting, struggling with her heart, and her loneliness. But! I won't dwell. From your comments, I feel optimism. It's a delight to hear that you can find true love at any age, and from your words, I have gained a spirit in me that whispers "it's worth the wait" :) :)!

In the past few days, a fair fraction of love wishes have come true.. and what I mean by this, is that I've found a boy. a cute boy. a creative boy. a boy who's in a band. a boy who's interesting. I'm just hoping that I can battle my shyness and feel freeeeeeee! Fingers crossed..

On a fashion note, I am very happy with this studded vest, and splattered floral printed skirt I found at Zara! Have you ever found a dress/skirt/garment that screams your name? Well, this skirt does that for me. It defines me, it showcases my love for flowers, and yet, maintains a simplicity which I'm very fond of! The vest on the other hand, brings out a wild unseen side, a side that listens to the rolling stone's "angie" or "beast of burden" and rocks my head from side to side with messy, unkept hair.

skirt; zara $50
vest; zara $50
necklaces; aldo
white body suit; urban outfitters/weardrobe

I apologize for my words being so messy, I am just about to run outside and catch the falling tears from the cloudy sky!

XOXO! kisses!

2009-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

foxes in boxes, and butterfly wings

Gooooooooooooooooood Thursday dreamers, and saints! I always feel so tickled when I read through your comments, and words. I hope you know, you make me feel so good inside. Want to know what else makes me feel good? Cute boys! Cute boys who talk to you! Yeah! I am a girl. A girl who can't help but love those cute boys. Now, I just need to make one of those "cute" boys "mine".... but how can a girl do that when she's so very shy like me?

I always see these lovers, holding hands, walking through the streets. I look at them. I look through them, and I wonder. What is their story? How did they fall into the arms of love like that? How were they living before one another? Were they really "living"? How did they "find" love? Is it even love? There are many loving lessons, I must learn. And I hope to learn. I know I'm 16, but I still have a heart. A heart that's much too big for me. I hope to find someone to share my heart with, and god knows, I hope they'll share their heart with me too.

If you've found love, you are lucky, and I ask of you, what's your story?

Although, I don't have a love to share life with, I can say, I fall in love with my surroundings every day. I fall in love with the sky. I fall in love with the blossoming flowers. I fall in love with the people who greet me, as I walk in the streets alone. I fall in love with the dresses I see, the hats I carry, and the boots that I stomp in. Life is beautiful, and when it's not beautiful, it's a time of growth. We are all flowers, and like flowers, we need rain, and dark and cloudy days, in order to grow, and look radiant on those sun-kissed days......... Thanks for listening! Stay beautiful my darlings!!

top; dolman UO/ courtesy of weardrobe's closet
skirt; h&m $10
fedora; forever 21 $12
boots; vintage $10

peace, and love..... kiss kiss!

weheartit.com

2009-06-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

we'll talk to the trees, we'll fly with the wind

Trees wobble and whisper in the wind. Clouds cover and hide the yellow sun. I am happy that it is cool today, or I would regret being stuck indoors. Recent days have been glorious. The sun has shone brighter than the Californian Sky Line. The pale legs came out to play. I have embraced each sun ray and lazied around barefooted in the grass listening to The Zombies, and Ben Taylor. Nothing is as peaceful as the sound of music on an already perfect day. I even made a friend. Life is nice.

I feel the spirit in me that believes in forests, foxes, and trees, comes out to dance when I throw on this $5 vintage coat. There's something so magical about it. It takes me to a place of happiness and pride. So. Today. I am relaxing. Watching the world. Recent days have been busy, and I miss my mom. But, I've grown in the past 2 weeks, and I can't wait to share with you the things I've learned. Expect an overwhelming amount of photographs, and outfits this week... :) :)

My deepest thankfulness, and love, are sent to my kind and dedicated dad. Without him, none of these photographs would have been possible, and I would have missed out on indulging in weardrobe's closet. You see , my photographer also goes by the name "mom", and she had to leave for an adventure regarding work. So, I was stuck without a photographer, and left feeling blue.. But! the dad came to the rescue, and took hundreds and hundreds of photographs. My heart went from blue, to yellow :)

I am so in love with life. All I need is a cute boy to skip with, and I'll feel at peace. Kisses!

P.S I am so glad you like the music that's been featured on my blog! Seabear is a poetic band full of cute and inspiring lyrics that will whisk you away on a summer day. Nothing compares to you my blogger commenters and friends!

"A flock of owls know your name
Will you promise me to stay the same?"

top; body suit urban outfitters/weardrobe closet
skirt; vintage $3
fur jacket; value village $5
boots; value village $5

2009-05-27T11:13:00.000-07:00

kissing fireflies on the beach
I wish I could say I own these two beautiful garments. But, sadly I don't. I'm rather lucky to have been chosen by weardrobe as they debut "their closet".. It's a whimsical idea, where they allow you to select from an array of garments that they'll send to you. For Free! No lies! The only unfortunate thing is that you'll fall in love, and after a week, you'll realize you have to send your love back, but think of it this way, you get to spend the most wonderful week with your love, so it's kind of okay that you have to send your love away(your love being... clothes!) So after, a full week with my weardrobe items I must send them back. For now, I selected this top, and they sent me the skirt as an additional item!

I have to say, if it wasn't for the closet, I would have never envisioned myself draped in the DOLMAN top from urban outfitters. It never stood out to me on their website, or their catalogue, but after spending hours playing with it. I now, realize, that yes, this top is the chicest and coolest thing since butter on toast.

I love you weardrobe. I love you. You make my dark days brighter, and my sunny days sunnier. And as for you, my blogger friends, I thank you. I'll always be thanking you, and thinking of you when theres a turn in the weather. You make me feel hope. You make me feel deserving, and all I've ever wanted in life is to feel and be deserving. I can say with my whole heart that I'd be so sad without you. Even when I'm as pale as I am, and I can't catch a break, you make me feel like I am tanned. (I hope you can read through my cheesy lines.)

Lastly, here are I have all three necklaces from Aldo draped around my neck, and my brown eyes see through my new heart-shaped sunglasses..... I'll be rockin these aaaaalllll summer. (.. did I just say rockin?!)

kisss kisssssss!xoxoxox

dolman top; urban outfitters/ courtesy of weardrobe
skirt; urban outfitters/ courtesy of weardrobe
boots; zara
hat; value village/vintage
sunglasses; aldo accessories
necklaces; aldo accessories

2009-05-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

fur, fur, fur soft as fur, fur so soft it hurts, fur too soft for words. fresh strawberries, and cream

Good morning to the Sun, to the white fluffy clouds, to the trees that sway in the light breeze. This is the outfit I danced around in yesterday to pick up a package at the UPS store. These wedges make me 4 inches taller, and 4 inches fiercer! I had a little taste of what it must feel like to be tall. I towered 2 inchs over every person I met. These pants are Forever 21, I picked them up thanks to Weardrobe's $50 gift card!! I wish I had adjusted the bow on the pants properly before snapping photographs. They really are made beautifully, and drape with the perfect length when your wearing your favorite wedges. The sun is still shining today, and I can't wait to float on the clouds! :)

70 comments?????!?!? Am I dreaming? Is this really happening?!!!! I wish you could see the HUGE smile on my face right now and I wish you could the wonderful thoughts that came to my head when I read through all of your comments. I can't wait to reply and thank you all for being soOOo sweet. Also, thank you everyone for your suggestions on jewelry. I ended up heading to Aldo Accessories and left with more than I came with. Three necklaces that make my heart skip beats, and a pair of $12 sunglasses that I can't wait to show you! I almost convinced myself to buy this lovely chanel knock off purse, but it was still $50 so I cried and left.

I hope everyone has a day full of love, hope, birds and the sunshine. "it's the time of the season".... XOXO!

2009-05-19T17:13:00.000-07:00

...There's no measuring of it, as nothing else is love...
I love my new home. The birds chirp every morning, and sing a lovely melody. It's the kind of house you like to get lost in, and go on adventures. I awoke this afternoon feeling tired, yet happy. I have been catching up on so much sleep lately, and yet I'm still yawning? ....

I saw an old man walking by the local church behind my house. He was wearing a striped fedora, and gray worn trousers. He looked so kind. I wanted to say hello and invite him for tea, but I'm far too shy and paranoid to ever do such a thing...Doesn't that stuff only happen in the movies, anyways? On another note, I'm on a quest. A quest to find the perfect collection of necklaces. Even before I became interested in fashion, I had always been interested in necklaces. Tomorrow, I'm heading to the local mall and browsing for necklaces. Any suggestions? What is your favorite store to stock up on jewelry (preferably inexpensive)?... thanks again and again!

SO today.. I put on my bold red lipstick, flipped my hair, and walked out the door ready to take on the world. I hope you, too, can put on your red lipstick, flip your hair, and feel pretty. One last thing, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FOLLOWING & COMMENTING! every single one of you brightens up my day, and keeps me warm inside. My love is sent to you, always, XOXO!

dress; zara $5
jean shoes; rocket dog/winners- $50
lipstick; shiseido

2009-05-16T01:13:00.000-07:00

I need a home for my hands and my head..

I'm in Grande Prairie, still, but now I am glued together in a downtown hotel wearing my hair in a bun and dragging myself around in yoga pants. The good thing about being wedged in the corner of a hotel, is that I finally have the time for blogging and chattering. The recent weeks have been headache heaven, and sweat city. I knew that moving our house was going to be very hard. I knew we were going to be busy, but, I never anticipated so much stress. Boo! I've hardly caught a breath. We had so many things in our home that needed packaging, and tape. Not only did it take forever to pack, but, there was so much to be dealt with. New keys, old keys, garage door openers, papers to be signed. All I can say is, oophta! Thank god it's over. I am so exhausted. I want you to know that I have very very much missed my blogger friends, and my daily fashion doses.

Time to get caught up on all things fashion-y! I am very much looking forward to this coming week.. I'll finally have the time to get back into the fashion atmosphere. I'll have the space to style new outfits. And I'll also have the time to take outfit photo's more often!

Who knew two star hotel photo shoots could be so much fun?! (I hope no one was peeking through their doors while these were being taken, how shy!)...

kiss kiss! enjoy your sunday xoxoxxxo
p.s i'll reply to comments, and emails on monday.. can't wait to read through your beautiful words. oh, and, can someone teach me how to talk to boys? thanks! xo :)

top; forever21 $12
skirt; homemade
shoesies; value village $10
sunnies; trend clothing $16
assorted bangles; collected over the years..

2009-05-09T16:13:00.000-07:00

shake the leaves off the trees, watch them float down the street.

As I type this, I'm sitting at the top of the balcony in my new house. I'm looking down onto our future living room and dreaming of paint, pastels, and picnics. I cannot wait until we make this house into a home. This white house puts my spirits into a mood of optimism and delight.

I have a plethora of photographs, I know I promised I'd take less, but make one last exception will you? I have been so enthusiastic about the new house that these hands have been happy to take pictures every second possible. Since there are so many photographs, I'll save the conversation for later. We're still not fully settled , we have to go(regretfully) back to Grande Prairie tomorrow to pack the rest of our belongings. It's going to be a long, long, loooonnnng week. I am so looking forward to the day that I can be the slothful, carefree, and lazy Amy that I used to be! xoxoxoxo kiss kiss :) cheeeerie cheerioooo o

hat; value village $3
dress; value villagee $5
blue blouse; H&M $20
shoesies; winners $50

dress; winners $11
blazer; pelican cove/thrifted $5
boots; value village $10

2009-05-05T22:04:00.000-07:00

What was golden went gray, And I'm suddenly shy.

Hello! I am so tired, tired, tired. Not only do I feel physically drained, but emotionally too. I can't explain, or reason, why I feel so low. I just feel like a big yellow balloon that's been deflated. I hate feeling sad. There is no reason to feel this way. Life is really good. Everyone has been kind. I'm finally getting what I've wanted, and deserved, but I just can't shake this mood. Maybe it's that age old "sibling rivalry" thing but I feel awfully jealous of my brother. He gets everything he wants. He gets the parties, the friends that call you, the family that's proud of you. Everything. What do I get? Lots too, but not what I want I guess. I want the friends who call, the parties, the opposite sex chasing after me. But what can I do? I can't possibly expect to make friends sitting at home all day, now, can I?

I am tickled by the fact that people who read my blog have told me that I set their spirits high, and I certainly wouldn't want to bring them down today. We all have our blue days! Today is mine, but I will not be a blue bird for long. I'll fly high again soon, I always do.

Better, cheerier, news, I finally got to go to FOREVER 21!!!!!!!!!! Yeah baby! It was heaven. Racks, and stacks, and piles of clothes, so gracefully draped over my fitting room as I pulled on hats and skirts and blazers and shirts. I ended up leaving the store with 6 things, a $16 blazer being one of them, and a two dollar blouse that I wore today. All of the garments are so beautiful. I cannot wait to show you! Once again, my love is sent to weardrobe, without them, this heavenly forever 21 trip would have never happened.

The wind is blowing wildly again, and my head is spinning. I'm going to lie down, work on a special post for chictopia(as I had promised them)(which i'm very excited about) and read...I have one tall Arizona Iced Tea, so my night can only get better.. I love you all so very much, so much so that I took this picture of a heart-shaped cloud just for you. I hope one day you will see a floating heart in the sky, and when this happens, take a picture, think of me :) xoxoxo

p.s
(sorry for so many photo's, my camera takes too many, i'm trying to learn to take less! hope you don't mind having to scroll through.. :))

cream blouse; forever 21 $2/ bag; forever 21 $6/ pink blouse; winners/ pink skirt; value village $3/ boots; value village $5

2009-05-02T22:37:00.001-07:00

my my hey hey, rock and roll is here to stay.

Here is the debut of my value-village thrifted sun hat. I had been on the look out for a sun hat, and one day, it came to me. Also, here, is the debut of little bird. I feel like a tanager when I wear this dress. I also feel earthy, and real. It's nice to feel this way.

The heat that radiates from the sun has me longing for festivals, and music. I love life when the sun is shining. So shine on sun, shine on! I just came to the thought that for someone who hates conversations about the weather, I sure talk about it a lot. The worst thing about the sun is the heat rays that attack your skin when you can't find sun screen... yeah... I'm a little red today. Luckily, it's only my arm that's burnt... I feel so terrible. It's not like me, I swear! I usually lather my face with white goopy sunscreen, but we all mistakes, erm, right? :) .. It was such a beautiful day for watching some baseball down at the park. Tomorrow is another full day of baseball. I wish I could stay for longer, but, I have to go grab some water and catch up on my book. I'll talk to you soon :) xoxoxo

Lastly, Thank you EVERYONE for being so supportive and heavenly kind. I wouldn't be me, if I didn't have all of you. I send you my best wishes, and kisses !!!!! :) :)

hat; value village $4
dress; urban outfitters $13
boots; value village $10
sunglasses; trend clothing $16
necklace; xcetera $12
blazer; h&m $20

2009-04-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

Dream catch me.

I have lots to accomplish today! I have boxes, and boxes, and boxes of belongings to temporarily pack away. I think I mentioned to chictopia that I loved packing, but I'm starting to rethink my words.

The weather has been so nice! too nice, in fact, it was hard to take these pictures because the sun was shining so brightly. I would never ever wish away the sun. Actually, that reminds me, one time I did wish away the sun, but that was because I enjoyed the sun too much without sun screen and looked and felt like a lobster. Being burnt is a horrible experience, I wouldn't wish it upon anyone, not even the mean-spirited ex lovers that won't leave you alone.

I'm always a day late on posts, but that doesn't stop me! These pictures are from last night. This post is the budding debut of two things.. My vintage shorts that take on a skirt quality, and the debut of the mother's shadow shadow. Love you mom.... So! I'll let you wander. Go out and explore! Paint! Enjoy! Thanks for listening, and supporting. I send you my hugs, kisses, and handshakes!1 xoxoxo!

shorts; value village $4
tied up blouse; value village $3
shoes; value village $8
sunglasses; blues/trendy clothing $16

2009-04-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

Someday when I'm older I will, rock upon a porch with you..

It's a sunny Tuesday. The wind has calmed since yesterday(when these pictures were taken.) I hate the wind. I hate how it groans, and moans, and howls. Anyways, if you knew me, you'd know how terribly afraid of the wind I am, and you'd also know that I just hate conversations about the weather... Did you know that if there was no change in the weather, 1 in 2 people would have nothing to talk about?? Aha!! I am feeling full of laughter, and contentment. It's a good day to be aliiiiiiiiiiive!

Now, I am listening to music. Enjoying life. Thinking of tomorrow, when I should be thinking of today..... kisses to you, hope it's sunny and wind-less where you are :)

More good news, a lovely girl named Jade asked if she could feature me and ask me some questions for her new up and coming magazine! I am so happy to have been part of this, and I thank you once again Jade for being so kind! Have a look. She, and her magazine, are absolutely brilliant. www.paperdollmagazine.co.uk

xooxo, :)

2009-04-26T07:11:00.000-07:00

the plans they made put an end to you..

As I type this, I am looking out into an ocean of snow. Yesterday, the weather was sunny and fair. Today, my luck has not been with me. I am writing to you at 7:09 in the morning, but allow me to reason why I am here so early. The reason? I just could not sleep. I awoke in a sheet of hotness, and sweat. Within minutes of the disturbance in my sleep pattern, I decided to get out of bed. So here I am. I would love to watch the sunrise on a lovely spring day, but it's January all year apparently.

I won't be bothered by this turn in weather. Yesterday, I took a break, and went out exploring in the sun. So I am glad. I have been feeling bursts of creativity and in order to quench my thirst for art, I draw and play electric piano. I can play two Kate Nash songs now, and I feel very very proud. Maybe one day, I will show you..

On another note, My camera cord should be here tomorrow. Canada Post doesn't deliver on weekends, so I've been stuck here waiting for a week day... hmm.. I never thought I'd find time to look forward to a week day, ever....I am late in delivering the following outfit pictures to you. They are from 2 weeks ago. Another day, Another adventure.

I have lots of other photographs to share, as always, and I can't wait. For now, I'm going to leave some questions for you to answer. As you know, I never got to visit Forever 21 this weekend because I ended up being stuck in Grande Prairie. I am glad though, because I now have time to work and make more money so that I can afford clothes! Anyways, here are the questions. What is your favorite pair of jeans? What jeans would you recommend? What stores would you recommend for jeans? I am on the hunt(yeah as if I was a wolf or a fox).. for a good pair of jeans. It can be wide legged, skinny legged, boot cut, bleached, faded, anything. Whatever you recommend!

Lastly, I'd never leave you with a post full of text. So here are some photographs. Thanks for listening! I'll talk to you soon :)

shoes; joe fresh
bag; h&m
vintage; everything else

at last, the gnome. cutest thing i've ever seen. if only he could talk.. i wonder what he'd tell me..

...peace and love xo