closet sale

Third year of college is over so I'm home for the summer (woot!). Space is extremely limited in my old room, so I'm getting rid of some more clothes. The ride home packed in cardboard boxes left these a little wrinkled, but I will be ironing everything before mailing it out! 

s&h prices shouldn't be more than few $, but email or leave a comment with any questions/offers. 

Yellow silk shirt

$8

B. tru

size S

pleated shirt with lace inserts

$8

H&M

size 4 (fits like an XS/S)

vintage aqua cardigan

$6

Petite Sophisticate 

size P

vintage boyfriend cardigan

$8

Eastbay 

size S

*has a tiny coffee stain on the neckline, but it could be probably be removed with stainstick

blue sailor skirt

$12

Lark & Wolff (Urban Outfitters)

size 6

'vamanos a kitson' ultralight tee

$8

Kitson

size M

white eyelet and lace top

$6

l.e.i. 

size M

teal dress

$12

Old Navy 

size M

rose shift dress

$12

Miss Bisou

size S

gray cutaway dress

$14

Sejis G

size M

Soda Fountain Dress

$22

Andrew & Co

Size S

*barely worn

nautical tee

$8

Little Paper Places artist series: Treatzone

size S

red stripe strapless top

$8

v.1 couture

size M

vintage print sundress

$15

Papaya 

approx. size 5

*full skirt with crinoline

chambray tiered ruffle skirt

$10

Old Navy

size 0 (fits 0-3)

*new without tags

brown oxfords

$25

Bamboo 

size 9

*barely worn

vintage leather boots

$25

size 9

high waist shorts

$8

Jordache

Size 5/6 (true size more like a 3/4)

blue pencil skirt

$8

vintage Laura Ashley 

size M

phosphenes

my thoughts are stars I can't fathom into constellations. 

credits to John Green for his gloriously written book The Fault In Our Stars, and to Matthew Cusick for stunning artwork.

spontaneity

I could start off with what is becoming my compulsory opener, "I've been so busy", "school is kicking my butt", "the resident mice in my dorm room chewed up all the important wiring to my computer beyond repair"... (okay, that one might be less than true..) but I think I need to realize that, like it or not, blogger and I have an open relationship. I'd like to settle down and commit to a post-a-week, but the days of my youthful fancy are not yet over. I admit been having somewhat of a fling with pinterest (I'd like someone to explain to me how in three months this beast left facebook and twitter in the dust of my internet obsessions list. HOW?!). But I am dragging my fingers away from obsessive compulsively pinning every cupcake recipe in sight to bring those of you who haven't yet become exasperated with my bipolar blogging this long-overdue update.

I've been thinking a lot recently about this generation and its obsessiveness with being different. I suppose it's not something limited to this time alone; being unique has always been something we've sought after. I guess what bothers me about the way it is now is the superiority. The "it's only a cool band when you're the first or only person to know about it" mindset just about makes me want to poke my eyes out in exasperation of how petty we are! I've certainly had my fair share of accusations that slander me with the oh-so-dreaded h-word, and while I know it's all in good fun, I hope it ends there. Sure, I like indie music as much as the next person, and there's a special place in my heart for cupcakes and thrifting, but I dislike the thought of being associated with such an aloof and apathetic group of people. Since when has the expression of emotion ever been a bad thing? To quote a great mind, "nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." :) So be joyful; shout a song, laugh, cry.

Speaking of expressionism, I came across the amazing music of Lindsey Stirling the other day. I can't believe I hadn't heard of her before now, and I'm completely and utterly blown away. It's so refreshing to see someone so moved by music, and so freely able to express their love for it. My initial impression of the first few seconds was that she was strange, unconventional, and completely amazing. More often than I'd care to admit, I quickly write off people that I don't understand or think are just a little too strange. But crazy people are, after all, the spice of life. How boring life would be without those friends who never do quite what you expect.

"here's to the crazy ones. the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers. the round pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently. they're not fond of the rules and have no respect for the status quo. you can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. about the only thing you can't do is ignore them. because they change things, they push the human race forward. and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." 
— Jack Kerouac

no words today. just listen.

ode to oatmeal

breakfast is a beautiful thing. 

Sorry for the lack of an intellectual post today, I'm just really happy about food right now. recently I've become quite obsessive about oatmeal. I think it was the realization that I can put ANYTHING on top of it and still fool myself that it's a healthy breakfast. Not like I'm garnishing my breakfast with chocolate cake or anything, but nutella? coconut? white chocolate cranberry larabars? (ohh that was the best breakfast ever.) I used to think oatmeal of as a bowl of bland white mush, so if this has been your limited experience as well, please please change your life. SO GOOD.

1/2 C oats (old fashioned, rolled, steel cut. I personally prefer steel cut, but if Walmart as opposed to Whole Foods is your grocery stop, they may be more difficult to find.) 

1/2 C milk

1/2 C water 

dash of salt (secret: I never use this. I understand using a pinch of salt in anything with yeast or baking soda/powder, but oatmeal? I fail to see what it adds. So if you're a compulsive salt-adder, feel free to frown upon my rebellious cooking habits.) 

1/2 banana, cut into chunks

1 tsp PURE vanilla extract (never ever ever use imitation! please, for the love of all that is delicious!)

Combine all ingredients (minus vanilla) in a small saucepan over medium heat. I normally just let mine sit (no stirring yet) while I get dressed, do dishes, whatever. Because I hate waiting. When the oats have absorbed most of the liquid, stir/whip around the edges to make the bananas nice and fluffy. yum. Add vanilla, and whatever you want on top. Excellent combinations include raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, walnuts and extra bananas, peanut butter (trust me, it's fantastic.), trail mix, peaches, apples and cinnamon, pumpkin, almonds and coconut, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, crumbled cookies, muffins, breads, or plain brown sugar if you're boring. ;) there's no wrong here. NO WRONG. (lots of caps in this post... and parentheses... it's just one of those days.) 

also, yesterday I had a revelation. Bananas were made for nutella. And any kind of chocolate goes wonderfully with oats (these cookies? delish). So... nutella-banana-oatmeal is definitely going to be tested in mornings to come...

other favorite morning foods? As wonderful as oatmeal is, I'm looking to expand my breakfast horizons. ;)

so this is the new year

2012. I already like the sound of it. I don't know if it's looking back at mistakes and regrets from last year, or just that I like the rather cliched thought of turning over a new leaf, but I'm so excited to see what this new year holds.

aspirations for the year...

learn a new instrument. crossing my fingers for accordion, though I'd happily settle for banjo or cello. :]

stop having such an entitlement attitude, and instead see everything as a blessing, even if it seems like something to be taken for granted.
the other day while driving (did I mention I drive now? :] getting my license and college parking pass was waaayy overdue..) I saw a bumper sticker that had striked a line through the typical phrase "God bless America", and above it was written instead, "America bless God." this simple little bumper sticker really hit me, and I thought about it the whole way home. I started thinking about how many times I have seen God bless America brazenly written all over every household plaque, back bumper, facebook wall, etc. I think patriotism is a wonderful thing, but not when it comes at the cost of humility. Certainly we should be grateful that we can live, praise, love, read, and write freely, but superiority is such an ugly thing. And furthermore, how twisted is it that we as a country expect God to bless us, when every day His name is reviled and cursed in our country?

love more.
well, here's hoping. ;)

do more impossible things. I've only crossed off 7 of my 100 things to do before I die list in the past year, which is rather pitiful. here's to a more daring year!

be less dependent on money.

live this: 

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
  Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
  Make me to hear joy and gladness,
Let the bones which You have broken rejoice.
Hide Your face from my sins
  And blot out all my iniquities.

  Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
  Do not cast me away from Your presence
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
And sustain me with a willing spirit.

-Psalm 51:1-12

shop my closet

hello lovely readers!
being home for christmas break has brought it to my attention that I own way too many clothes. I'm trying to free up some storage space and also raise some extra money to buy textbooks for spring semester. I have more to add to this later, so I'll try to keep this updated as often as I possibly can! I have more pictures, and am happy to take measurements, etc. Leave comments or shoot me an email [<--- address is over there somewhere] with questions, offers, or whatnot.

Blue embroidered sundress sold

$24

from a smalltown boutique [handmade, no label] 

size S

Navy polka-dot sundress

$12

Forever 21

size M

Gray patterned sundress

$10

l.e.i. 

size M

Ombre silky dress, new without tags

$20

BCX

size 7 (fits a S-M)

Silk & lace shift, new without tags

$20

XXI Collection

Size L

Soda Fountain Dress, barely worn

$22

Andrew & Co

Size S

Floral strapless dress

$10

Speechless

Size S

Tan cropped jacket

$8

Mossimo

size S

Floral teal & brown tunic

$6

Cotton Express

size S

Red silk top with lace insert

$8

Forever 21

size M

100% silk

Red cinch-waist top

$6

Old Navy

size S (truer to a size M)

Nautical v-neck shirt

$8

Workshop

size S

Blue pencil skirt sold

$8

vintage Laura Ashley 

size M

High waist shorts

$10

Jordache

Size 5/6 (true size more like a 3/4)

Yellow floral button shorts, new without tags

$12

Forever 21

size L 

(I took these in at the waist about an inch to fit me, but never wore them. 

They would now fit a size M)