Happy Weekend!

Doesn't it feel like summer is just flying by? So sad. Toby and I would like to wish you all a wonderfull weekend! :)

Skirt pt 2: Worn as a Skirt

Remember when I wore this skirt as a top a couple outfits ago? Well I finally managed to wear it as it was originally suppose to be worn-- as a skirt. It's so perfect for summer-- short, light, airy and colorful!

Jacket: Ross
Skirt: borrowed from the weardrobe closet
Shoes: Bakers
Hair clip: Barnstarbazaar.etsy.com

Change of plans, Roadtrip Ensues

Shirt: Borrowed from the Weardrobe Closet
Vest: Ruche
Shorts: Some random store in the mall when I was in highschool
Sandals: Old Navy

On Saturday my mom and I drove my sister down to San Diego to bid her farewell as she flew back to Texas. But right when we were almost to the airport, my sister discovered that her flight had been delayed, which means she would miss her connection flight in Dallas and be stuck there. So after a few calls she got herself a seat on a flight out the next day, which means we were already down in San Diego and she wasn't going anywhere. So we decided to make the best of it and take a little roadtrip back home up PCH. It was such a beautiful day and the beaches looked wonderful (too bad we never actually got out of the car to take advantage) I'm kicking myself now that I didn't take more pictures, oh well. We did take the Ortega Highway back, which is a highway over those mountains seen in the background of all my pictures. and here's the view of my wonderful (or not so wonderful) city:




I don't know if I've ever mentioned I live by a lake but, I live by a lake. It's nice to look at when you're driving around town, or looking down on it from the top of a mountain. I must admit that from the mountains in my backyard to the lake down the street, I do live by some nice scenery. Perhaps I should switch up my photo backgrounds... I'm trying!

Also,

I recommend Hotels Combined and sent $20 to World Vision!

You can shout and help too.

hotelscombined.com is doing this really great thing where if you blog about them, friend them on facebook or tweet about them they donate money to charity. Thanks, hotelscombined.com!

The Striped Menagerie

Shirt (actually a dress): American Apparel
Vest: Urban Outfitters borrowed from the Weardrobe Closet
Shorts: Ross
Sandals: Forever 21

Friday night my whole family went to the circus to see The Greatest Show on Earth! I've never been to the circus, but I've been obsessed with anything circus or carnival for as long as I can remember so I was so excited to go. It reminded me of Water For Elephants, which is probably one of my favorite books ever... so as soon as I saw the elephants come out I lost my marbles!

Something borrowed, Something given.

I thought this week would be perfect to borrow once again from the amazing Weardrobe Closet! This top is actually a skirt, but since today involved going to the movies to see Up! (so good!) I thought wearing it as a top with some capris would be more comfortable. I can't wait to wear it as a skirt too! The Ray Bans I'm wearing were sent to me by the lovely people at LuckyStyleSpotter, and they blow my cheap imitation wayfareres out of the water. So Thanks Weardrobe and Luckystylespotter for helping me be extra stylish today!

Shirt (actually a skirt): Weardrobe Closet
Capris: Bitten via Ebay
Wedges: Target


Also, Orchid Grey has passed the "Kreativ Award" to me (thank you!) and now I have to tell you 7 little known things about myself. I will try not to put you all to sleep, here we go!

1. My day job is a cashier at a grocery store and has been for the past 6 years.
2. When I was 16 I had a brief two month job at a tanning booth/hair salon
3. Ironically, I was diagnosed with melanoma last year, but have been cancer-free for a year!
4. I am most definitely an introvert and would rather stay home and watch movies or read than go out to a club or party.
5. I got my cosmetology license when I was 19, but had such an awful experience at the school I went to I never pursued it as a career. I still use my license to get discounts at beauty stores, so it wasn't a total loss, not like some online bachelor degree that ends up being useless because no one cares.
6. I have never been out of the country, but would love to travel extensively one day.
7. My dream job would be working in the costume department at a movie studio-- combining my two loves: movies and fashion. Hello, Edith Head!

So now you've read my fun facts, here's who I nominate:

Melissaisms
PartyLove
La Famille Roncada
Clothed Much
ZoeLuLu Threads

The Start of a Wonderful Week

My sister's visiting from Texas this week, and I decided to take the week off work (yay!) So this is the beginning of a week full of posts, if I'm not too busy gallivanting around. Today was just spent doing all the not-fun stuff (going to the post office, getting my stitches out, etc) to get it out of the way. Can't wait to see what this week has in store!

shirt: Target
skirt: Etsy
shoes: Steve Madden

And The Winner is...

The winner for my Girl Power Giveaway is Nicole from Power Tools and Thread. Nicole, I couldn't find your email on your blog so email me with your address!


To everyone else who entered: Thank you! The women you picked are so inspirational and were wonderful to read about. I love that so many of you (including myself) have such wonderful mothers and grandmothers to look up to. I'm happy to know that so many women make such a difference in the world, and for that, and for the 34 entries I received, a donation of $50 has been made to the The Girl Effect. I hope that we, as women, can continue to inspire and encourage other women and girls to be strong, caring, and independent no matter where they live or what their situation is.


And speaking of winning giveaways, remember how I won a pair of Libertas sandals from Ecostiletto? Well I made it onto their
Ecoswagonista page! You can click on the picture to be taken to the page.

Thanks, Ecostiletto!