Togged to the Bricks

Rejoice your skills

2012-01-27T08:33:00.000-08:00

As you can see by the photos following this typing, there are pictures. Your may or may not be asking the question "How are these photos possible with a broken camera?" I would answer that question with the fact that I fixed it!

So, my camera was 'broken' because it couldn't read a perfectly fine memory card. It said there was a memory card error. I thought it was the reader's fault. The next action I took was an obvious solution to my problem. I took apart my camera. I got out some teenie screwdrivers and tried getting to the reader. 20 screws out and I couldn't get the last one out for it was too tight, so I just put it all together after cleaning the whole thing out. I decided to stick the memory card in my computer when my camera still couldn't read it and all it needed was reconfiguring. I came out of this technical adventure with 3 upcoming non-outfit posts, a cleaner and smoother functioning camera, a dirtier led screen, and 2 lost screws. I am not sure if I came out with more positive than negative, but my camera works and that's all that matters.

Here's my yesterday's outfit that I re-put on after I fixed my camera. I was going to add dress and boots to yesterday's spring inspirations, but forgot. So, this spring, wear boots with a spring-ish dress to call in the rains, the flowers, and the sunny blue skies!

Fuzzy hat: gifted. Long striped top: thrifted. Dress: 2ndhand. Red Socks: online. Platform ankle boots: JCPenny.

Spring Trends

2012-01-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

Hello all! It is a lovely Spwinter (spring/winter) day here in Idaho and I am posting on a few things I am excited about for the spring season. It is coming to the months around this part of the world where the weather can be wildly unpredictable, but there are still days where you're allowed to bare a bit more skin. All the photo cred's are linked to blogs I absolutely love to look at, so check those out!!

1. It's a great scandal: While it isn't quite warm enough to bare all, show a hint of skin like the model in this Russian Vogue editorial is. A decorative bralette can be worn under a blazer or cardigan paired with something high-waisted and one that isn't covered in adjuncts can be worn under sheer or lace. (photo cred)

2. I tip my hat: I feel like this spring its important to sport hats, they'll keep you warm, but fabulositize the look. Get your hands on a cute basic wool floppy and prance down your runway whether it's the school halls, the sidewalk out your front door, or the downtown streets.

This women has got some of the best trends (in my opinion) on. She's got on nude shoes which I believe are one of the essential heel colors to own; not only do go well with endless outfits, but the nude color makes the transition to the legs smooth making your legs look longer. She's got on the neutral colors paired with a pop of a candy apple red bag. Lastly, she's got on a snake-print dress. I have recently fallen in love with snake print... I'd say it's my favorite print. (photo cred)

3. Legs need air: Mr. Sun is deciding to do his job, so get your skirts and dresses out. You may already have them out... so, maybe just put your tights and knee boots away. But, keep your sweaters because it's still cold. Layering a sweater over a medium length skirt keeps you warm if it's breezy, but allows those ankles to be shown off. Because everyone should like their ankles.
(photo cred)

4. Chunks spilling out: To extend that whole savor-the-sweater thing here I have seen this done many times in many different ways. Wear a chunky sweater and some shorts. Tuck the sweater in, spill half out half in, or let it cover all but the hem of the short. Wear a falling-off-the-shoulder sweater with some DIY destroyed jeans. Mix textures and patterns like with some plaid or tweed shorts and a simple neutral sweater. Do what
(photo cred)

5. Shoot me with a color blaster: The goal here is to play with primaries. Don't overload on color because we don't want people collapsing with sensory overload. An easy way to avoid looking clown-ish is to use the pop-of-color that I talk about a lot in my blog. Set a vibrant color off with neutrals like blacks, whites, or browns.

(photo cred)
Another tip to mixing colors is the age old color wheel. The girl above uses colors all from one side of the wheel from the light blue of her shorts to the red in her scarf.

Enjoy your soon to be spring inspirations!!!

Pleading Innocent

2012-01-22T12:17:00.000-08:00

I many not have outfit posts for an unidentified allotted amount of time. I dropped my camera and it has forgotten how to read my memory card. Now I have blown into the battery, yelled at the camera, and rubbed the memory card vigorously and it is still having issues. So, I hope this outfit will sustain you for... however long it takes my camera to recover.

Maybe I'll try some different style posts...this could be fun!

Sweater: mother's. Jean collared shirt: wet seal. Skirt: friend's. Belt: other friend's. Grey tights: Target. Two-tone peep toes: thrifted.

Creamy Schmooze

2012-01-19T15:51:00.000-08:00

You can get your way if you know the right people. It comes in handy sometimes. Then you get stuff you wanted but never paid for.

Cardigan: Target. Flower Halter: thrifted. Pleated Skirt: 2ndhand. Red Socks: online. Platform sandals: thrifted.

Scream

2012-01-16T14:15:00.000-08:00

"Actions speak louder than words" I don't have a clue who made this up, but I do know it's very true. There is only a certain extent where one does what they are told to. The most powerful leadership is one where one leads by they actions and people who see this make their own choice to follow or not.

My fashion example of this is in school. I don't actually have documentation on this and maybe it will make a fun project, but as of now this is not statistically significant. I get dressed up for class. People on campus rarely see me in sweats unless we run together. The other students in the class wear sweats to class. I notice that after a few weeks of dressing up in class, the girls seem to get dressed up more. I love seeing people actually get ready for the day, so this makes me very happy. I like to tell myself that because I get dressed up for class that they start to get dressed for class. I don't know if I will every be able to make some sort of study about this. For now, I'd like to say that I get people to be beautiful for the day.

Sheer top: thrifted. Belt: friend's. Skirt: 2ndhand. Tights: Target. Pointed flats: Rave.