the silly things

2011-04-22T11:25:00.000-04:00

This site has permanently moved to www.avewood.com

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NEW CHANGES

2011-04-21T00:44:00.000-04:00

I know this all may be a bit confusing because I didn't really mention any major changes to the blog, but I've been thinking about revamping the silly things for a while now, and I decided to go for it! With that being said I'm introducing you to my new blog, avewood. I will continue directly where I left off on the silly things. I know this is going to be a little confusing at first, but bear with me. So without further ado, I have an interview ready to go!!

You can still access the silly things on this site.

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guest post: Camilla

2011-04-20T09:54:00.000-04:00

Hey guy (z),

Very happy to be guest blogging for the lovely Liza for a short post on two outfits that intend on putting into my wardrobe (by any means necessary, the law means nothing to a fashion blogger. Jokes, don’t steal it’s bad). Here they are

After a wild goose hunt looking for a pair of Acne Atacoma wedges, I gave up and fell in love with the Sam Edelman Valin wedges (very similar concept to the Atacoma). So in love, I decided to go to the effort of opening a shop to earn the money to purchase them (keep your eyes open for the shop opening in late late late April). I have already devised a plan for when I get the money, it has three steps to it.

‘’£110, CLICK, CLICK, BUY, WAIT.’’

Styling these wedges is much too obvious though, because really they would go with anything and everything. I’m really getting into printed trousers, I already got some ridiculously massive polka palazzo pants from Zara a few weeks ago which I am saving for my New York City trip in under a week, so these more fitted ones are really effortless but a little quirky. Any of the regular readers of my blog have notices how much blush pink has made it into my wardrobe lately because I’m addicted, frankly, and this V-neck is simply awesome. It’s Miu Miu though, so I probably won’t own it.

Also I wish I knew where this ring was from, and then I could wish I owned it with more accuracy.

Hope you guys are having a great holiday (if your on holiday) and if not, hope you’re still having more fun than you averagely would.

-Camilla of Into the Fold

what i wore

2011-04-19T09:34:00.001-04:00

"I would like to paint the way a bird sings."
--Claude Monet.

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It feels good to have a different location to take pictures in. This was one of the first times I've had someone else take my pictures, and it is awkward! Being the person in the photos, I know exactly what angle and picture I want, so I usually have a maximum of forty pictures that I narrow down to about ten for each post. This time I ended up with almost one-hundred photos, most of which were total mess-ups! My tripod was one of the items that got booted from the suitcase, which was a hard decision. I guess I need to learn how to be comfortable with someone behind the camera because I'm not always going to have my tripod with me. The one upside was it was much less of a hassle!!

(shirt, bag/target, shorts/f21, heels/chelsea crew via ruche)

day 1: getaway

2011-04-18T20:50:00.000-04:00

The above collage is a collection of my first pictures at the beach. The sand here is amazing; completely white.

The water is a progression of rainbow, no exaggeration. My brother and I went out to the beach and took photos immediately when we arrived. This is a great getaway for the both of us. This obviously isn't a fashion statement; I'm just lounging in my tank and athletic shorts.

the sway

2011-04-18T17:41:00.000-04:00

"I can never get over when you're on the beach how beautiful the sand looks and the water washes it away and straightens it up and the trees and the grass all look great. I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want to own."
— Andy Warhol (The Philosophy of Andy Warhol)

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Spring has taken me by full force. Last week I was piling on the layers, now I'm sweating in my short sleeves. This makes me so happy. I was sick of wearing tights and jackets (not that they aren't cute!). This look I put a skirt over one of my favorite dresses. You can see a glimpse of the dress in the jumping photo. Making a dress a top or a skirt are two ways to get the most out of your closet. I'll be sure to post an outfit with this dress as a skirt to show you how to do it. These outside pictures are making me look short. I'm actually 5' 8" and these photos seem to just squish me down! Oh well, the outside scenery is worth it. I have some great posts lined up for this week. I will be out of town on a getaway trip, but don't worry I will still be posting and I have a guest post ready to go!

See up to date tweets of my vacation here.

(dress as a shirt/h&m, skirt/kimchi blue, kitten heels, earrings/f21, belt/jcrew, sunnies/target)

new feature on the silly things

2011-04-16T14:24:00.000-04:00

I'm pleased to announce that I'm starting back up one of my personal favorite features on the blog which is "my favorite looks of my week." You have the chance to submit any one of your looks from the current weekand I will feature it on the blog the following Sunday. Each post will have a max. of 6 looks.Hope to see some great looks! Submit your look here. (I will make a link of the sidebar soon!)

Here is a preview for my next outfit post:

For my updates, don't for get to follow my twitter.

Happy Saturday!!

Insert clever title here

2011-04-15T06:48:00.000-04:00

"There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be..." — John Lennon

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This week has flown by for me. I can barely remember what I did Monday! I will admit that I've overloaded myself big time recently, and finally I'm having a break of deadlines, assignments, etc. It's a good feeling to relax. I've always been that person that commits to doing a million things at once. I'm known for having panic attacks when all of these assignments fall on the same day. I guess you could say that's my flaw. However, I always get my job done. So I guess my greatest flaw is my greatest strength. Being so goal-oriented has made me an ambitious person. I have so many goals that I reach for, all of which are feasible. I'm one step closer everyday.

I will post the outfit details at the bottom of tomorrow's post. I'm at Starbucks, with my pictures on a flashdrive, and totally forgot some of the brands. This is probably a fashion blogger "no, no". I'm still learning.

in full bloom

2011-04-14T21:02:00.000-04:00

My yard is heaven right now. The flowers are insane. It is like a living rainbow. For once, I'm thankful I don't live in the city. This yard is worth it right now. But when winter comes around, I'm going to be yearning for the city once again. Why must I be so indecisive?!

here comes the storm

2011-04-13T16:58:00.000-04:00

"People should fall in love with their eyes closed. Just close your eyes. Don’t look and it’s magic" — Andy Warhol

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Today was a good day. There honestly wasn't one thing in particular that made it so enjoyable; I just have a good feeling in the pit of my stomach. I'm guessing as the summer comes, feelings of stress are starting to seem smaller. This is my idea of a functional, casual, but cute outfit. The majority of my outfits are this way. I think I'm going to try to take more risks with my clothes. This means I'm probably going to have to purchase some more bolder staple pieces, which calls for money, something I don't have right now. I'll figure it out.

Sorry about the weird quality of the pictures. I'm blaming it on the thunderstorm that was coming in while I was taking these pictures. The weather is so weird here.

(shirt,socks/f21, cardigan/jcrew, jeans/BDG, pin/vintage girl scout, booties/deena&oozy)

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"made up"

2011-04-12T19:15:00.000-04:00

I have never done a make-up post before, so I thought I'd give it a try! I attempted to get a photograph of how it looked on, but believe me, you wouldn't have wanted to see that. My skin is awful right now, and the photos I did take are motivation to me to take car of my skin better. This is my daily eye makeup. I like my eyes to be a little on the darker side. I think it makes my eyes pop against my fair skin. The eye shadow is a neutral sparkle, and it just adds a necessary softness.

eyeshadow/clinique colour surge eye shaow duo in starstruck/golden lynx

eye liner/maybelline define-a-line in ebony black

mascara/bobbi brown extreme party mascara in black

feels like summer

2011-04-11T17:35:00.000-04:00

"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." Woody Allen

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Today has been quite a lazy day. I've done alot of catching up, which was much needed. I've watched too much of The Office and Parks & Recreation, which is okay with me. Being lazy is my speciality. Today was in the 80s. It felt like the middle of summer. This makes me yearn for summer even more; only a few months away. I'm currently looking for a quick read, got any suggestions?

(skirt/cooperative, booties/deena&oozy, socks/f21, shirt/target, brooch/vintage)

outtakes of a great weekend

2011-04-09T11:51:00.000-04:00

Here are a few photos I took when my friend Paige came to visit me! We also met up with our good friend Emily. If they saw some of these pictures, they would probably kill me. I think they are cute though! Most of them are totally goofy. It was such a great weekend.

what she wore

2011-04-07T16:29:00.001-04:00

"Promise me you'll never forget me because if I thought you would I'd never leave.” -Winnie the Pooh

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I'm sorry I have yet to post this week. The past couple of days have been hectic and I hope everyone will bare with my ever-changing schedule. One of my great friends from out of town, Paige, came and stayed with me the past weekend. We were able to catch up, and had alot of fun. We always have the best time together and I was so excited to get to see her again. We spent too much money and ate too much food, so I'm going to be focusing on saving for the next couple of weeks...this could be a challenge. Paige's outfit is an assortment of my clothes and her clothes. We are the exact same size, so whenever we are together we like to swap. The weather was beautiful, and overall it was an amazing weekend.

(jeans/sevens for all mankind; cardigan, necklace/f21; tank/jcrew; sunglasses/ray ban; gladiators/target)

a weathered mood

2011-03-30T22:04:00.000-04:00

"The best part about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." Andy Warhol

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I finally gathered the energy to take outfit pictures. The rain came today, which was disappointing. Hopefully this weekend will bring sunshine. I talk about weather too much, but honestly it really does depict by mood for the day.

My necklace that I'm wearing is really special. It was given to me by a friend almost four years ago. It had been sitting in my jewelry box for so long because it became tangled together. I finally sat down last week, determined to untangle the beast. After about an hour, I had my necklace. To say the least I was happy, and my fingers needed a rest.

(shirt/zara; jeans,socks/ f21; necklace/uo; moccasin booties/minnetoka)

seeing stars

2011-03-28T18:03:00.000-04:00

Just a silly edited photo. Happy monday loves.

featured on jennifhsieh

2011-03-26T10:57:00.000-04:00

Be sure to check out my guest post on jennifhsieh!!

styled for spring

2011-03-23T16:58:00.000-04:00

"If you want to be happy, be." Leo Tolstoy

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This outfit was entirely inspired by spring; a mix of soft colors, florals, and dreamy metallics. The weather looks to be reverting back to its old ways of rain and cold. The good can neither last. I don't have much to say today, so I'm going to babble on no longer.

(shirt/truly deeply madly, cardigan/kimchi blue, gladiators/target, ring/jcrew)

photographing the season

2011-03-22T17:05:00.000-04:00

Below are the jewelry details photos, I promised. The earrings were a gift from my mom, and they are probably my favorite earrings. The ring is a recent purchase from Forever 21. My friend got one herself in a dark silver color. We decided to make them our "friendship rings".

Above are some of the first spring photographs. Lighting in the spring is always so lovely.

what spring brings

2011-03-21T19:22:00.000-04:00

These are my first outside photos in a while. It makes me so happy to be outside. I am in absolute love with the spring. It was 70s this weekend, sheer bliss. I mentioned months ago that I was feeling change. I now see this change taking form. It was inevitable for me, but oh so necessary. I never knew all that I was missing in my life until I now have it. There is so much happiness right now. I hope it stays for good.

Sorry I didn't take any detail shots of my jewelry! I will try to take some tomorrow to show you all. Also make sure to follow me on twitter because I've trying hard to tweet frequently!

favorite photos

2011-03-18T07:04:00.000-04:00

As I'm embracing new social networks, it's so hard to keep up with all these numerous accounts. But that's besides the point. I put new photographs up on the blog. If you become a fan of the page, you can 'like' your favorite photograph! Then after a week or two I will feature the 'fan favorite' here.

Happy friday!!

acquainted with a stranger

2011-03-17T18:28:00.000-04:00

‎"You know, when you love the tree, the bird, the light on the water, when you love your neighbor, your wife, your husband, without jealousy, that love has never been touched by hate, when there is that love, that love itself is sacred."
--J. Krishnamurti

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As strange as it sounds, one of my greatest hobbies is people watching. I was in Starbucks yesterday. A girl walked in. She seemed very cultured and poised. She saw a friend from childhood. They began to make small talk which led to them sitting with each other. They reminisced about old times and updated each other about their lives since their last meeting. Meanwhile, I was typing on my computer, but I couldn't help but to listen to their conversation. They both told amazing stories of their trips abroad and their upcoming plans. I wanted so desperately to go up and talk to them. Introduce myself to these complete strangers. I find people fascinating. Whenever I meet someone new, I always ask them as many questions as I can. I try to explore their world, hear their stories. My greatest fear is that I will meet someone without getting properly acquainted, and then never see them again. I try to take a little piece of everyone I meet with me. As I was in Starbucks, I took a little piece of these two delighted strangers, and I really made my day.

(tunic/h&m; socks, leggings/f21; booties/uo; scarf/american eagle)

new things

2011-03-14T19:22:00.000-04:00

(shirt/sparkle&fade, blazer/silence&noise, jeans, shoes, socks/f21)

I purchased new clothes this weekend. I'm hoping that this will enhance my wardrobe for the spring. It's actually funny because I thought this shirt was hunter green up until this morning when I went to put it on. Then I realized that it's actually muddy brown. I decided to go with it considering I don't think I've ever worn this color. I'm actually growing to like it, even though I don't think brown suits me. Maybe this spring will be about new things for me. I need to get out of my comfort zone a little bit.

remnants of winter

2011-03-09T16:02:00.000-05:00

Today there's nothing much going on. This was my outfit from Sunday. I call it my last "remnants of winter" because I realize it is very wintery. Hopefully I won't have to wear tights with my dresses for much longer. I don't have much to say today and I apologize.

(dress,sweater/h&m, tights,shoes/f21)

P.S. Do you like the lingering holiday decor in the corner!?

a window's "pain"

2011-03-08T17:22:00.000-05:00

I took a few photographs when it was raining this weekend. I love the way droplets of water look against many surfaces. So whenever it's raining I like to take pictures of the rain droplets. Even though they look like tears, something about water droplets is so refreshing.

I kept forgetting to delete photographs from my memory card. I finally had to delete some mid-shoot because I had no more room! I had 1000+ images! I'm glad I didn't have to delete anything important that I hadn't already uploaded before I deleted all of those treasured pictures. Someone needs to remind me periodically to clean out my memory card, so that doesn't happen again!!