Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

My head is spinning with thoughts of finals week and all the miserable essays I have to compose in the next few days, so I'm afraid I have nothing of substance to say other than: Like, OHMYGOD, don't you just love this sweater?!

So I realize these photos are somewhat subpar, but IT'S COLD OUTSIDE! I had no desire to put makeup on my face, so you can see how rosy my nose is from the coldness. But it's sort of endearing, right? RIGHT?! 

Forgive me. I'm ever so slightly stressed out o.O

Outfit Details:

Collared Tank Top//Old Navy, Thrifted

Star Cardigan//The Quirky Poet

Skirt and Purse//Target

Tights//Vera Wang for Kohls

Change Purse//Vintage

Rope Ring//Charlotte Russe

Shoes//Vintage St. John's Bay

Deep Breathing

I can't lie to you. I'm stressed out. Extremely stressed out. Don't let that calm countenance fool you.
It may be awhile (likely after midterms are over with) before I post again, but I promise it will not be forever! Please excuse me while I take some deep breaths and sort out my life.
I will soon respond to your comments and emails, my dears. I have read them all, and I am always so encouraged by your kind words. In the meantime, be sure to like The Quirky Poet on facebook. I try to keep things up to date there; a status update takes much less time than a blog post.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend :)



Outfit details:

Sweater and Leg Warmers//Target
Dress and Shoes//ModCloth
Necklace//Antique
Tights//Vera Wang for Kohls

Squirrels!!!

I love shirt dresses...they make for such delightfully low-maitenance outfits. Plus the acorn print is odd and wonderful, is it not? Acorns make me think of squirrels. And I like squirrels. They're fuzzy and adorable. Like kittens!!! 

When I was a little girl -like two years old probably- there was a sociable squirrel that would come visit my mother and me. We would feed it corn from a tiny wicker basket, and so it became our friend. It's one of the few memories I have retained from my two year old life.

And with that fond memory in my head, I'm off to school, where flocks of geese run rampant. And geese are neither nice nor fluffy. Not like squirrels. I don't like geese.

Outfit details:

Earrings//ModCloth

Necklace//Antique

Acorn Dress//ModCloth

Socks//Kohls

Loafers//ModCloth

Back to School

Though I will miss the freedom of summertime, I’m looking forward to fall and my sophomore year of college. Last semester I dared to make friends with some classmates, so I’m hoping I’ll by chance be in class with them again. It’s always nice to have a few buds who will secretly make fun of the teacher with you ;)

I’m particularly looking forward to Intermediate French. The entire class is conducted in French, which may prove challenging, but it will be wonderful. I feel like my voice -fairly light and lilting- sounds better in French, but that could just be my imagination. Today my professor (she is a doll) brought us éclairs. In the past she has brought pain au chocolat, madelines, and crêpes. I don't know how any French people stay thin...all the pastries! So good.

I’ll also be taking Introduction to Fiction and Magazine Production, which is my way of indulging my literary fancies. When I transfer to a four year college, I'll major in creative writing, so hopefully these classes are just a taste of what literary deliciousness is to come. I’ll be sure to update my Current Reads page if I come across any intriguing literature. 

Then there’s World Religions, which I’m taking to fulfill a credit requirement, but I think it shall be interesting nonetheless. I believe it’s important to have an understanding of various religions and cultures. If we don’t, how can we expect to reach out to people? 

Are you taking classes this fall? What is your course of study?

Outfit details:

Blouse//Charlotte Russe

Earrings//Hand-me-downs

Suede Skirt//My Vintage Shop

Handbag//My Vintage Shop