Jewelry Contest

Alright!
Finally, I am getting to this awesome contest with jewelry that I have recently become obsessed with. Amy over at Pronoia Studio asked me if she could send me a necklace and if I would be willing to do a contest. After browsing her etsy shop, I emphatically said yes!
Ok, so here's the deal:
I would like you all to send me an e-mail building an outfit around this necklace.

But the catch is that you have to build the outfit using only items from etsy (shoes excepted, as they are a little harder to find on etsy. I know. I've looked). Please be sure to credit the shops you use, so that I can do the same when I post the winner. Also, make sure to include your e-mail address so I can contact you. If I do not have your e-mail, I won't be able to name you a winner no matter how much I love your outfit. The contest will end on July 5th and I will announce the winner by no latter than the 10th of July. If you win, you will win the necklace above.
Now, go be creative and have fun!

Also, here is a little information about Amy and her shop:
Each and every Pronoia Studio piece is made entirely from hand without the aid of forms or molds. The nature of this sort of creation means that each piece is unique and special.

This necklace features a kiln-glazed ceramic pendant on a sterling silver plated (sterling silver) chain. The pendant is very durable and can endure warm/cool temperatures and water/cleaning.

Chain measures: 18 in

Chain can be resized larger/small upon request at no additional cost. Just add this information as a note upon purchase, or contact me ahead of time.

Pronoia Studio does ship internationally. Right now, the “fixed” cost of international shipping is $15 USD. However, international customers will be refunded any shipping expense that is not needed for shipping.

all work is copyright Pronoia Studio 2010.
My Pronoia Necklace:

My Pronoia Necklace on me:

The Queen of Detroit

So, today my sister and I went to Parker (a small, but quaint down just south of the Denver Metro area) for a chocolate and tea tasting at this tea shop. The owners are a husband-and-wife couple from Great Britain and they invited the Chocolate Therapist to do this fabulous event. It was so fun, and I literally felt drunk when we were finished (I'm pretty sure that it was the caffeine from the chocolate and tea). Then, we stopped by a fabulous yarn store in the area so my sister could browse and we finally made it home to the puppies.
Last night, I dreamt of netbooks because my classroom is getting a classroom set. I am so excited about the education possibilities of these babies and, since we had a training all day Friday, it was on my mind big time. I know what everyone is thinking: how is it that my district is struggling with budget cuts, but we have all this money for technology? The answer is really long-winded, but I'll just say that our district applied for a government technology grant and the money can only be used for technology.
It truly is an opportunity, though, so I try not to dwell on the painful irony that what American education really needs is more teachers.







Dress: Faith 21
Coat: Target
Bag: Some shop on Broadway (in Denver)
Necklace: Unknown (renaissance festival, I think)
Bracelet: Vintage Amore
Shoes: Seychelles (Urban Outfitters)
Sunglasses: Mile Hi Flea Market

+/- The Queen of Detroit (sorry for the quality. I could only find it live)

It's a Vampire Weekend

I got a late start on the outfit front today because I got a massage, sought advice for a dog who I recently found out has anxiety, and picked up this tiara at Claire's because this outfit demanded a tiara, damn it!
Anyway, Vampire Weekend is my new musical infatuation that I can not get over. Hence, the title and music.
Sorry about the excessive pictures. I got into it.









I got a new tattoo! Please excuse the tape marks and slightly irritated skin.


Skirt: Faith 21
Petticoat: Anthropologie
Bracelets: Starlet and vintage Arab charm bracelet
Rings: Boutique in Oakland, CA and Verameat
Necklaces: Garage sale and Forever 21
Tee: Every Little Counts
Shoes: Rosegold (Urban Outfitters)

Vampire Weekend-Horchata

Stop Staring!

This was my Monday outfit. I got some bad news this week, so I didn't post it until now. I can't wait to post my outfit today, though. I think I'm on the up-and-up.



Dress: Stop Staring! Clothing
Scarf: Ball Park Flea Market
Glasses: Plato's Closet
Brooch: Gift from sister
Bracelet: Starlet in the Highlands (north Denver)
Fur Coat: My great grandmother's
Shoes: Prada

Morningwood-New York Girls

We're Fated to Pretend

I found these sunglasses for $6 in Chinatown and, when I put them on, Matt begged me to buy them. He used the line that always works on me: "They are so you!"
My sister is crocheting a yoga bag for my new yoga mat. I picked the colors out today at the yarn store and I am so pumped. The pattern is awesome; I like it because it looks just like something a new age yogi would make high up on a mountain during some kind of vision quest. Granted, that is so not me, but I am all about playing the part.





Skirt: Go International Target
Sweater: Thrifted from Saver's
Rings: Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses: Chinatown, San Fransisco
Boots: Ebay

Management-Fated to Pretend

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

Black and Tan (Tuesday's Outfit)

Some slow computer issues have led to back-blogging. I have this outfit to catch up on and one other. Then, it's onto today's outfit and my diatribe about things I loathe. It'll be fun. I promise.
By the way, these Alexander McQueen peep toes make me feel so sexy!




Dress: Ross
Cardigan: Thrifted from Saver's
Belt: from another dress
Ring: Boutique in Berkley, CA
Shoes: Alexander McQueen

Christmas Eve

Christmas time seems to be a time of difficulty for my camera. Some of my older readers will remember that this time last year I dropped my camera and had to get a new one. Now, I have not only ruined my memory card, but I bent the cord receiver for the camera, so I have to get myself a card reader. In the meantime, I am using my sister's card reader on her laptop. Hopefully, after I come home from from San Fransisco (I leave on the 26th), I will get a new one and be back in the game. I miss blogging so badly!


Blouse: Thrifted from Saver's
Leggings and Coat: Express
Necklaces: Thrifted and Forever 21
Boots: Forever 21
Beanie: Urban Outfitters

My Heart Beating like a Bomb in a Birdcage

So, the freezing temperatures made me want nothing but comfort. I was also irrationally afraid of falling on the ice, so I opted for a week of motorcycle boots and converse all stars.
Today, I was so desperate to dress up, I did it for no reason at all except that it was Sunday. However, when I put on my shoes, I struggled with walking! The muscles in my feet had gotten used to flats and I was stumbling like a drunk. It took about 10 minutes of picture taking for me to finally get my sea legs. Don't worry, though, I'm back in the saddle again.
I can't remember the last time I've worn flats this long. Probably in college?



Skirt: Faith 21
Tee: James Perse
Necklace: Secondhand from garage sale
Shoes: Aldo
Fur stole: Secondhand from my grandmother

Title inspiration for the day:
A Fine Frenzy- "What I Wouldn't Do"