Birthday Event

I've been having a very challenging time at work and thus have not updated the blog in a long time. Sorry. Anyway, today is the weekend before my birthday, so we are going wine tasting in the Boulder Valley area. This shrug was a random find on etsy and I am in love! She normally makes these shrugs for weddings, but I'm the kind of person who figures that if it's good enough for a wedding, it's good enough for me to wear everyday.


Dress: conversationpcs.com
Shrug: Crimson Empress
Pearl Ring, necklace, and bracelet: overstock.com and gifts from mom
Shoes: Alexander McQueen

Elasticized

I am obscenely amused with the fact that I just happened to grab the one pair of shoes I own that have elastic straps and my new Elastic Bandage cage legging from minxshop. The effect is so serendipitous, I am shocked.




I got a new nose ring from Rock Your Nose on etsy. I was looking for something with a little extra umph to it. I just happened to stumble upon this seller two weeks ago and I love her stuff. I will be purchasing a great deal more from her.

Skirt: Go International Target
Tank: Old Navy
Vest: Target
Necklace: Secondhand garage sale
Sunglasses: Plato's Closet
Clutch: Vintage
Elastic Bandage cage legging: minxshop
Shoes: Aldo

Peter Bjorn and John-Amsterdam

I have been disgustingly absent from the blog lately. There is no excuse but I'll offer a brief explanation. I was grappling with the end of the school year-- essentially, I was in survival mode. Then, once school was finished, I became quite taken with the idea of not having to do anything at any given time. I've been taking three hour bike rides, eating healthy, going to farmer's markets, taking care of my hair, and sleeping in every day. This is my attempt to get back at blogging because I do miss the outfit posts. I don't really like the photos, but I'm a little rusty.



Dress: Go International Target
Ring and leg chain: Chains of Love
Shoes: L.A.M.B.
Necklace: Pronoia Studio (more on this in a day or two)
Sunglasses: Kohl's

I Think I'll be Fine if I'm Covered in Wine

I went to a baby shower today. I hate baby showers with an intensity that is beyond comprehension. It was pretty damn awful, but I paired these two necklaces which made me smile secretly.
One of the things I love about fashion is how much it is infused with the individual. I am naturally drawn to all things ironic, sacrilegious, and cynical. When I was contemplating my outfit today, I decided I wanted to wear something childish. The headband and child's rosary were the beginning of this outfit because they were so innocent. But being me, I couldn't stay completely innocent, so I threw on the beer pendant with a navy ribbon just to make this outfit contradictory and sassy in a way that is oh-so-Carly.
After the shower, I went home to take care of a lot of things that needed to be taken care of since I got home from California. A nice glass of wine eased the chore.






Dress: Thrifted from Saver's
Necklaces: Etsy and gift from sister (also etsy: my sister knows me so well)
Headband: Forever 21
Coat: Faith 21
Shoes: Aldo

Charlotte Martin- The Dance

Hot Dogs

I love the location where I shot these photos. While I've never actually entered this Italian deli, I thought the window art was highly appealing.
Also, don't forget the contest. It ends on the fourth of December. That's soon.


Dress: Ross
Cardigan: Secondhand from Saver's
Feather Headband: etsy
Scarf: Forever 21
Shoes: Prada

Earth to...

Man, this harness is my new favorite garment.





Skirt: Secondhand from Saver's
Tee: L.A. Made
Harness: Norwegianwood via etsy
Shoes: Chloe (yoox.com)

Mew is a Danish band (instant love, right there) and their indie vibe reminds me of bands like Bloc Party and Minus the Bear.

You Were Sittin' At the Coffee Table Where You Were Readin' Kierkegaard

I love when outfits happen like this.
I've had this hat just waiting for probably a year now to be worn. I decided I would wear it this week, but wasn't entirely sure how. Then, I bought the necklace over the weekend and, trala! It all happened.





Skirt: Faith 21
Tee: Urban Outfitters
Cardigan: Kohl's
Necklace: Express
Cuff: Antoinette Lee
Hat: Stylesmith
Boots: Camilla Skovgaard (via shopbop)

Zee Avi- Just You and Me

You and I and Love

My new harness from Norwegianwood. It's divinity reimagined.




Tee: Michael Stars (from Anthropologie)
Pants: Old Navy
Shoes: Cole Haan
Earrings: The Limited (I love the gunmetal color)
Cuff: Greenbelts on etsy
Watch: Bonadrag
Harness: Norwegianwood on etsy

As always, this post title was inspired by a song. This time, it's The Avett Brothers:

Feather Ears

Today is my first day back after fall break.




Tee: Planet Funk
Skirt: Vintage Amore
Shoes: amiclubwear
Earrings: Norwegianwood(she's out of commission, right now, due to a launch of her line for Topshop, but she'll be back with more amazing products)
Bracelets: Vintage Catholic Saints bracelets

Bliss

So, as I've mentioned, I've been moving my sister in and we had a blizzard-type storm this week. Well, my sister still has some needs at her house, so I spent the day getting dusty and dirty moving things around. I am really pretty sick of being in my yoga pants and snow boots, so I dressed up for only an hour for my quest for the Holy Grail of ice cream: Larry & Luna's Coconut Bliss. It turned out to be harder than I expected to locate, but I found this really cool parking lot with some pretty sweet photo opportunities.





Yay! My hunt for the most amazing ice cream ever ended successfully.
Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss comes in about seven different flavors like Naked Almond Fudge and Chocolate Peanut Butter, but I personally love the vanilla because you can really taste the coconut milk.

Dress: Tee worn as dress from ediot
Belt: From another dress
Boots: Ebay
Jacket: Kohl's
Glasses: Ebay