Coffee and a Cardigan

Just a Sample

2013-04-04T17:14:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone! As you know, I've been a junior high youth minister for almost two years. Last night at youth group, I had the kids write a welcome letter to our brand spankin' new archbishop, Archbishop Alexander Sample. The letters ranged from the sweet:

to the exuberant:

to the typical:

to the cajoling:

to the unintentionally offensive:

to the unbelievably awesome:

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did. I wish I could see the look on the Archbishop's face when he reads these! Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

Maybelline Vivid Lipstick Swatches

2013-03-29T14:25:00.000-04:00

You can rock a bright lip. Even if you don't think you can, you can.

YES, YOU. DO IT NOW.

The Maybelline Vivids Lipstick line is incredible;

I love everything about it from the price to the payoff.

Pop of Cherry:

Hot Plum:

Shocking Coral:

Vibrant Mandarin:

Vivid Rose:

Brazen Berry:

Lip Wiping:

This post is sponsored by my lips.

Which one is your favorite?

The Things I Do For You

2013-03-28T13:01:00.001-04:00

Cardigan and dress: Forever 21

Tights: c/o We Love Colors

Shoes: Goodwill

Freezing rain: c/o Oregon

And look, you can punch through the pockets!

(Just say no to cheap wool sweaters.)

It was cold. It was rainy. I was not warm enough. Despite my happy appearance, I was resentful that a day this cold did not warrant snow. Thank goodness for friends who notice this and drop off fresh bakery cookies on your doorstep:

I hope that you are warm and dry wherever you are!

Creature Comforts

2013-03-22T20:55:00.000-04:00

Sweater dress, necklace, hat: H&M

Tights: c/o We Love Colors

Frye boots: Craigslist

Sometimes you just have to be comfortable. It pains me to admit that my four-inch heel days may be behind me. Oh son of mine, why did your inhabitation of my womb make my feet hurt so much, even to this day? You will pay, Gabriel. I don't know how or when, but you will pay. It might be today. It might be years from now in this vein:
Anyway, I am glad these old (heels-less) boots found their way into my closet. It wasn't until later in the day that Darin told me there was a gaping hole in my beloved navy We Love Colors tights. Which begs the question: How long was I walking around town with a skank-hole on my thigh? This situation reminded me of when my high-school friend revealed (in the presence of others) that I had 'an accident' the day before in school, but she was too embarrassed to tell me. Still haven't recovered from that one. (Hey, why blog if you don't overshare your pubescent traumas?)

I am off to a viewing of my favorite Shakespeare play: A Midsummer Night's Dream! Anyone have a favorite play, Shakespeare or otherwise that I need to view/read?

About Face: Raspberry Reflection

2013-03-14T19:59:00.003-04:00

The title of this post happens to be the name of one of my favorite Maybelline lip gloss, which I am not wearing in the following pictures. It still seemed appropriate, as I want to showcase two of my favorite beauty products: berry lipstick and a shimmery highlight on the cheekbones.

I kept the eyes easy and neutral thanks to Maybelline's Color Tattoo in "Bad to the Bronze" and Urban Decay's "Buck" in the crease. Lorac's eyeshadow in "Enlighten" is simply amazing for the inner corner of the eyes to brighten them up! Gosh, I love that shadow; it looks dull in the pan but once it's popped on the eye it looks gorgeous. To compensate for the simple eyes, I made my lashes a teensy spidery; I like that sometimes.

If I were a Revlon lipstick, I would be this one: Fuschia Fusion. Application is smooth, flawless, beautiful. I get compliments whenever I wear this. The glowy nature of my cheeks comes from TheBalm's Mary-Lou Manizer. This powder can be overdone quite easily, so I make sure to barely apply it. I think the combination of raspberry lips and dewy face is quite lovely. I wore versions of this look almost every day last spring and summer. LOVE.

Still Chill of Winter

2013-03-08T17:22:00.000-05:00

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Best scarf ever: H&M

Cardigan: Target

T-shirts: Gap or Shade?

Jeans: American Eagle

Booties: Pour la Victoire

Makeup: Urban Decay Smoked palette

Nails: L'oreal Vip Status

I was really sleepy when I wore this, so I needed my trusty white 'hat' to perk me up. It worked, of course. One of my male friends asked if it was a dog toy, to which I replied with wide eyes and a big "Yes."

Now that the spring weather has entered Oregon as of this week, I've released my orange/coral/pink makeup and clothing from the stocks. I also bought two Mac blushes from my local Cosmetics Company Outlet, which was entirely unnecessary and stupid. But pretty. They are pretty.

Spotlight: Mac Russian Red Lipstick

2012-12-26T23:22:00.000-05:00

Drumroll, please... say "hello" to the only Mac lipstick I own!

This is not purposeful, although I am sometimes put off by the cultish following of Mac Cosmetics. But this, my friend, is a good lipstick. Not too blue, not too orange. JUST RED. Anyone can wear this. The matte formulation can be a little drying, but the problem can be diminished if you apply a good balm underneath. (I suggest Smith's Rosebud Balm.) I wore this makeup while taking my youth group Christmas-caroling. Seventh-graders listen better if you wear red lipstick.

I took these pictures whilst trimming my bangs. Always logical, I am.

Color: Matte rich red.
Price: $15.00
Packaging: Sturdy, sleek, black bullet-shaped container.
Scent: Some say Mac lipsticks smell like vanilla, but mine has no scent.
Of note: Don't be like me; use a lipliner. Also, here are other pictures and reviews.
Where to buy: Mac Cosmetics
Would I repurchase? Honestly, probably not. I love experimenting with different brands too much.

Any Mac lipsticks you love? Please share!

Hem Your Pants

2012-12-24T12:39:00.002-05:00

... or at least cuff them! Ah, the perils of short legs and online shopping.

Hat: Gap

Dress: Target

Peter Pan Necklace: Shoplately

Jeans: American Eagle High Rise Skinny

Pumps: Bronx

Do you agree that the necklace makes this otherwise boring outfit? I am mildly obsessed with the flash sale site Shoplately, especially the seller Glint&Gleam. Good quality, fast shipping, attentive customer service, and CHEAP. I got this sturdy yet beautiful necklace for twelve bucks. If you order, check RetailMeNot for coupon codes to get things even cheaper. Highly, highly recommended. I don't purchase jewelry anywhere else anymore! (I swear they are not paying me to say this.)

Happy Christmas Eve! I am over the moon right now because my house is cleaner than it has ever been, no exaggeration. Darin and I did the deed (cleaning, not that deed) yesterday while blasting Christmas music and eating tamales. Now I am off to bake these cookies with my truly nice children. I can't express how contented I am right now. I can't express how deciding to be contented has changed my life this past month. Joy is so much better than happiness.

Merry Christmas.

Spotlight: TheBalm 'Cabana Boy' Blush

2012-12-19T15:05:00.002-05:00

Here is the makeup from my last post. It was simple, pretty quick, and perfect for any time of the year. More subtle than I usually go for, but I've been forgoing the colorful eyeshadow lately for time's sake.

Face:

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige

Maybelline Age Rewind under-eye concealer and brightener

TheBalm blush in Cabana Boy

Tarte bronzer in Park Avenue Princess

Benefit Highbeam

Eyes:

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe

Urban Decay Naked in crease

Urban Decay Foxy up to brow

TheBalm Envious Erin in inner corner

Almay Get up and Grow Mascara

Lips:

NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose

On to the blush! TheBalm's powder products are great. You really can't go wrong with their blendable, pigmented eyeshadow and blush formulas. Cabana Boy wasn't as pigmented as my other TheBalm blushes, but it is buildable without getting chalky. Despite the sexist tagline, I recommend this blush. Pardon the chipped polish!

Color: Warm plummy-pink with a faint sheen.

Price: $21.00 for a whopping 8.5 grams. I got mine off Hautelook for $10.50. TheBalm shows up on the flash sale site every two months or so.

Packaging: Sturdy cardboard with a mirror. Strong enough to inadvertently use as a coaster.

Scent: None.

Of note: No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, phthalates, GMOs, or triclosan.

Where to buy: Beauty.com

Would I repurchase? For $10.50, yes! I find that it is a subdued version of Sleek's Pomegranate, which I actually prefer for its crazy pigmentation and shimmer.

Tried it? Loved it? Loathed it? Share!

Hazelnut Fest-ing

2012-12-17T23:46:00.001-05:00

Mount Angel recently had its first annual Hazelnut Festival, so naturally I had to cough up the exorbitant $5 cover charge and attend. It was worth every penny. There was an old-fashioned radio show, good music, Santa Claus, a children's craft table, local beer, hot mulled wine for beer-loathers like myself, and hazelnuts in every form. The weather was nice enough to forgo the car and just walk.

Beret: Forever 21

Pin: my grandmother's

Dress: Target

Cardigan, Necklace: Gap

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Seychelles

In true Oregonian fashion, the weather is currently freezing, but not cold enough to snow. If I write this, it will blizzard tonight. Hear that, Murphy?

Be cozy!

Spotlight: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss

2012-09-19T17:56:00.000-04:00

Back so soon? Heck yes I am!

Have you ever tried Revlon's Super-Lustrous lipglosses? If you are in the market for some lipgloss but don't want to shell out twenty-something dollars per tube, this is a good way to go. A Chanel-esque packaging, good pigmentation, easy to layer, minimally sticky formula, and virtually no scent.

On to the awkward sleepy pictures!

Firecracker, Coral Reef

Lilac Pastelle, Foiled

Firecracker is a gorgeous sheer red with an orange tinge. It looks amazing layered over red lipstick. Coral Reef is a universally flattery pinky coral. It smells very faintly of Creamsicles. Lilac Pastelle is probably my favorite because of how unusual it is; a beautiful creamy lavender, but pink enough to be 'normal.' Foiled is a great shimmery nude. Apply it on the center of your bottom lip over lipstick to make your lips appear fuller. ( I learned this tip from the wonderful Emily Noel.)

This is Coffee & a Cardigan approved!

What's your favorite drugstore lipgloss?

The Last Summer Day

2012-09-19T16:21:00.001-04:00

Ah, that's more like it. AUTUMN.

My summer 2012 wardrobe consisted of yoga pants, t-shirts, and sports bras with the occasional comfortable bootcut jean. I blame it on breastfeeding. (And lack of creativity. And laziness. And Tillamook ice cream.) Along with the cooler weather comes inspiration. I am excited to shop my own closet for a while and avoid fashion trends for the sake of fashion trends. This outfit is definitely Louise. The hat, the combination of pink and red, my worn-to-death double-breasted skirt, and unnecessary collar buttons. I very comfortable... as soon as I traded the wedges for Pumas. The arch on these is stupidly arched. Oh, and these are the famous $1.99 Seychelles from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Now you know my secret.

Happy last day of summer, everyone! Are you as excited for fall as I am?

Urban Decay on Hautelook

2012-08-09T12:11:00.001-04:00

As you know, I've been getting into makeup this past year. I have found some pretty spectacular high-end and drug store products, but when it comes to eyeshadow, high-end proves to be the best for me. Urban Decay eyeshadow is my absolute favorite! The colors are rich, blendable, and long-lasting. Urban Decay recently changed its eyeshadow packaging and formula, so naturally their 'old' stock has to go away. It's coming to Hautelook tomorrow for a couple days! You can bet I will be on the computer at 8am on Friday; I would love to snag some of their amazing matte eyeshadows and palettes for drugstore prices.

Click here for my Hautelook link!

Two of my favorite looks using UD products:

Have you tried Urban Decay before? What's your favorite product?

the Tortoise & the Hair

2012-07-26T17:28:00.000-04:00

It all started when I was sick and watching too much "Parenthood." There was something about one of Mae Whitman's hairstyles that just got me. I showed Darin a picture, and that was that. He broke out the scissors and hacked away with gusto... until he got to the bangs. I put one hand up to my forehead, yelped, and ran into Rowena's bedroom, half-crying, half-yelling. "Too short, too short, too short...." Darin stomped around, sweat collecting on his forehead, muttering that rare D-word and "This is stupid! This is stupid! Augh!"

We eventually collected ourselves and he finished the job. Yes, reader. I am terribly impulsive when it comes to my appearance. I love experimenting with fashion trends, bright lipsticks, eyeliner, and yes, my hair. I haven't really done anything drastic since I became (dun dun DUN) a mom. When I woke up the next morning, I took one look into my vanity mirror and teared up. Images of Dora the Explorer and Lord Farquad flooded my poor hasty brain. In my shame, I didn't leave the house for two days.

Now? I like it. I really, really like it. Did I mention I also dyed it black?

What do you think?

I've been going to this simple makeup look a lot this summer: glowy cheeks, teal lower lashline, bronze shadow, pink lips, and a lot of highlighter. (I forgot to fill in my brows this morning, oops!)

Face:

Garnier BB Cream

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in nude

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Benefit High Beam (every day! Love this stuff.)

Benefit Hoola bronzer

Eyes:

TheBalm 'Matt Patel' in crease

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencil in 'Rehab' on lid

Urban Decay 'Virgin' in inner corner

TheBalm 'Matt Smith' up to browbone

Urban Decay Supercurl Mascara (a new favorite)

Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil 'Flipside' on waterline and lower lashline

Lips:

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in 'Darling' (cannot get enough of this product!)

Whew! That's a lot of makeup. And a lot less hair. I think it balances itself out in the end, don't you agree?

.June Gloom

2012-06-24T02:56:00.000-04:00

Jacket, shorts, necklace: Gap

Tank: Hurley

Wedges: BC Footwear

Even though it's raining in these pictures and I am listening to thunder outside, I am so happy to be HOME this June. Last year at this time I was miserable, pregnant, (not miserable because I was pregnant, mind you) exhausted, in Ohio, and an overall vomitous mass. I'm an Oregon girl though and through, and I haven't complained about the rain since I returned from the sticky Midwest last year.

My floral shorts and fondant-ish wedges go quite well together, and I really love my coral makeup with the shades of green. I'll have an "About Face" post up soon so you can get a closer look. Well, I am off to prepare for the crazy week I have ahead of me. I feel more accomplished than usual today. I have a stewy stew stewing in the slow-cooker for my newly postpartum sister, a Swiss chard strata setting in the fridge for tomorrow's breakfast, a talk prepared for the upcoming cardboard box retreat, Vacation Bible School music almost perfected, and a sleeping baby boy right beside me. (That last one is my greatest accomplishment, let me tell you! Sheesh.)

Polka-Dots as Promised

2012-06-23T20:09:00.003-04:00

Ah, Oregon June. Your finicky ways are harshing my buzz. At least I can still blind the internets with my tights-less limbs.

Dress, vest: Gap

Belt: thrifted

Shoes: Miz Mooz

Nails: Sally Hansen Caribbean Coral

Face:

Garnier BB Cream

Benefit Box Powder in Sugarbomb

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer for Dark Circles

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

TheBalm Mary Lou-Manizer

Eyes:

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in Chopper, Foxy, Tease

Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Whiskey

Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

Lips:

Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Smoked Peach

I am wearing a different outfit in the close-ups because I changed clothing throughout the day. Gabriel tends to spit on me a lot.

I am preparing for a "Cardboard Box" retreat for my junior high kids. It is centered around homelessness, and I am looking forward to it yet dreading it, too. I really want to find a healthy balance between materialism and helping others. I know I'll learn a lot, and I already feel convicted to do more for those less fortunate than myself.

I hope your weekend is warmer than mine!

About Face: Shade of Grey

2012-06-19T14:22:00.001-04:00

Enough with the makeup, you're thinking! I vow to have an outfit post up soon... with polka-dots to make up for my slothfulness. This simple makeup look has been my go-to quite frequently this summer. I highly recommend the Maybelline Color Tattoos; they bear a striking resemblance, texture, and quality to my Tarte Amazonian Clay cream eyeshadow, but at a third of the price. I hear they are better than MAC Paint Pots, but I cannot attest to that as I only own one MAC lipstick. I own four of these cute little pots o' shadow, and I store them upside-down to keep them from drying out.

Face:
Clinique Super Balanced Makeup
Benetint (on cheeks)
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion
TheBalm eyeshadow in Matt Smith
Clinique High Impact Mascara

Lips:
Benetint

My dear college friend Angel visited me for the weekend. I haven't seen her in five years! It was so wonderful to catch up and relive 'old times.' I miss her already! The pain of her absence is somewhat eased by the knowledge that my dear brother and his awesome wife and children are steadily on their way to Oregon! I haven't seen them in a year, and it will be so good to have them living in the area again. I foresee much quoting of "The Room."

Have a great one!

About Face: Summer Night

2012-06-12T14:04:00.001-04:00

Face:
Dr. Jart BB Cream
TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer highlight
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Peaceful
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles

Eyes:
Urban Decay primer potion
Urban Decay Baked eyeshadow
TheBalm Matt Smith eyeshadow (up to browbone)
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara
Urban Decay Radium eyeliner (on lower lashline)
Benefit Eye Bright in inner corner

Lips:
Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart

There will be a day where I won't wear blue eyeliner, but that day hasn't come just yet! I turn 30 in August, and I'm milking my remaining twenties for all they're worth. I definitely have to be in the mood for this particular makeup look. It's pretty bold and youthful. The combination of gold, blue, and fuchsia is really fun for a summer night date. (What's a date? I don't quite remember...) If I could do this look over again, I would put more mascara on my lower lashes and blend out the blue a little more.

I highly recommend the Revlon Kissable Balm Stains. They are easy to apply and last all day. I actually took a nap with this on, and it stayed beautiful yet didn't rub off on my pillow. It eventually dried down to an amazing "popsicle" pink-- a real face-brightener.

Could you see yourself trying this?

Losing Myself

2012-06-11T13:52:00.000-04:00

Beret: American Apparel

Top, Jeans: Gap

Sweater: H&M

Shoes: BC Footwear

This outfit is what happens when Oregon decides to rain in June and I want to see if I fit into a size 8. (I don't.) Just because it fits doesn't mean it fits. Obviously, I am still trying to lose baby weight (among other weight) that seems to love my body so much. My main concern is to become healthier and stronger, but I'd love to be able to crack open the box in the attic stuffed with my size 6 clothing. I think it will be simultaneously fun and humbling to see my progress on this blog.

I find that in order for myself to be successful, I have to love my body in the shape it is right now. I am still beautiful; my body is still a temple. Yes, I am worthy. I am worthy of exercise, makeup, good and healthy food, a nice haircut, and real clothing instead of sweatpants.

Face:
Dr. Jart BB Cream
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Concealer
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer highlight
Eyes:
Lorac eyeshadow in Serenity, Bronze, and Enlighten
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara
Lips:
Clinique lipstick in Beach Coral

Bangs are on the to-do list. Look at that Tyra Banks fivehead going on! I grew out my bangs, thinking that a sophisticated mother of two like myself needs to look the part. HA!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Swing of Things

2012-06-08T00:24:00.001-04:00

I MISSED YOU.

Coat: Gap

Blouse: Old Navy

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Seychelles

Lipstick: Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum

Where do I begin?!? I am ecstatic to be back! So much has happened in the past year, and I can't wait to catch up with you. I've had an adorable baby boy after a horrific pregnancy, started a new job as a junior high youth minister, Darin lost his job, got a better one, and I am now obsessed with makeup. Here's the makeup I wore today:

Odd picture, but you get the point:

Face:

Garnier BB Cream

Benefit Bella Bamba blush

Benefit Hoola bronzer

TheBalm Mary-Loumanizer highlighter

Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening Peach

Benefit Stay Don't Stray (as under eye primer)

Eyes:

Tarte Clean Slate Creaseless Eye Primer

Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister, Woodstock, and Sin eyeshadows

TheBalm 'Matt Smith'

Benefit Bad Gal mascara

Lips:

Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Soft Nude

Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine

Perfume:
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck (It was FREE, okay?)

When I was pregnant, nothing fit, and anything that did fit made me feel worse. Gone were the days of my fun hats, colorful tights, and sky-high shoes! To make myself feel better, I did my makeup every day, whether I went out of the house or not. I watched many hours of YouTube tutorials throughout the sleepless nights of vomiting and hip/sciatic pain, and learned a lot! I am no makeup expert, but I am having a wonderful time playing with it. Cosmetics are a great way of expressing yourself when your clothes don't fit. I will incorporate some 'beauty' into this ghost of a blog, in hopes to inspire those of you who are interested in makeup but don't know where to start.

Here goes nothing, everybody. Thank you for coming back!

Weekend Update

2011-08-19T20:28:00.005-04:00

Hi everyone! Do you see how I haven't become a mommy blogger? Or any sort of blogger, for that matter? Sorry about that, but this pregnancy is kicking my sore sciatica of a bottom. I had some worrisome symptoms, but they have subsided and I just need lots of rest. I miss you guys.

Anyway, the baby is fine, I am fine, Rowena's fine, and Darin is fine-- I can't wait to meet this little person. I can't really express how excited I am! (And completely anxious. I hope and pray he/she is healthy and happy in here.)

I'm currently spending time away from blogging so that I can reevaluate why I'm here on the internet. I am tired of being consumed by silly things such as sponsorship and readership. It's time for Louise to get back to basics and rediscover why I began Coffee & a Cardigan in the first place. I've been spending a lot of time on Get Off My Internets, which voices so many of my feelings and problems I've been struggling with for the past few months. Well, I don't swear half as much. Heh.

I want to be back. I want to be back to blogging when I feel like it and have a heart for it again. This isn't goodbye, and if you want to get in contact with me, shoot me an email! Thanks so much, everyone.

louise@coffeeandacardigan.com

Land of the Cardinal

2011-06-05T21:47:00.003-04:00

Floral shorts, top: Gap
Cami: Shade
Sandals: Swedish Hasbeens
(Okay, they're not really Swedish Hasbeens, but they are made in Sweden...
and I just wanted to feel cool for a bit. In truth, the brand is MIA and I got 'em for $20.)

I've seen four cardinals since arriving in Akron, Ohio! And two toads! And loads of neon swishy shorts! It's hot and humid here, but I'm just glad to be here safely. Thank you for all your kind travel wishes!

I've decided to let my freak flag fly. That's right, I am talking about my hair. I was about to turn on my flat iron when I looked in the mirror and had a little thought. Who says that silky and shiny is the only way to have pretty hair? This is me owning my unruly, frizzy, silly tresses. Come to think about it, my hairs are a lot like me. Of course I will still use my beloved flat iron, but once in a while you'll see my 'honest' hair.

On Tuesday we head up to Michigan to visit my dear old friends. It's been too long. I also get to meet/hug/attack Suze from Miss Vinyl Ahoy! She is one of my first blogger friends, and I am honored to get to spend some time with that redheaded minx.

Until tomorrow,
Louise

Joyful, Joyful

2011-06-01T19:59:00.002-04:00

Dress, belt: Gap
Necklace: Forever 21
Vest: garage sale
Shoes: Remix Vintage

We're in Ohio safe and sound! Ro is having a great time with her grandparents, and Darin and I are just happy to be out of of the rainy weather and into some temporarily perfect Ohio weather. Here's an outfit I wore back home when I had dinner at my mom and dad's. I hope you have something fun in store for this weekend.

PS- I completely underpacked. Thrifting is in order!
Oh darn.

Never Can Say Goodbye

2011-06-01T19:42:00.002-04:00

Vest: Gap
Skirt, top: H&M
Necklace: Forever 21 (old)
Shoes: BC Footwear

A quick post before my pops picks us up to go to the airport! I can't wait to get to the midwest and see people I love! I'll be blogging as much as I can, so please stick around! I don't expect you all to sit at your computers and refresh your browser every fifteen seconds, but... oh, wait. Yeah, you should do just that.

To stay updated, follow Coffee & a Cardigan via Bloglovin, Facebook, & Twitter!

Love you ALL!!!

The Theatah, The Theatah

2011-05-31T01:32:00.002-04:00

Dress: Goodwill
Belt: thrifted
Shoes: Farylrobin

Even though I drive by this little playhouse every other day, I've yet to have a photo shoot here! What a travesty! I wish that these pictures weren't so sunny and shadowy, but I plan to come here again soon on a photo-friendly, cloudy day.

This saccharine dress was purchased this morning for three dollars. I found it in the sleepwear section! HA! The ridiculously cheery butterfly-and-daffodil print made me smile (or smirk, rather,) so I took it home, washed it, and wore it. It still had its original tags from the 80s!

I still need to pack for my month-long excursion! Eek! Any packing tips? I always put this stuff off until the last minute. Oh well... at least I can drive legally now. That's right! I passed that darn drive test by the skin of my teeth! Ten points less than ten years ago. How am I a worse driver? :-)