Playing Dress Up

After an eternity (no exaggeration there) of devoting myself solely to workworkworkworkwork, I indulged in a brief round of dress up yesterday. I also spent time watching old episodes of House, made some muffins, and then decided I would do some painting with watercolor. Yep, I play dress up, write poetry and I paint too. 

Some people say that makes me a hippy. My brother says I have a chubby seven year old spirit trapped inside me. Which I suppose isn't too far off. I live off of sugar, and I mean, seriously, I'm wearing a t-shirt with a giraffe and a lion riding a tandem bike.

Outfit Details:

Hat//The Quirky Poet

Earrings//Kohl's

Necklace//The Quirky Poet

T-shirt//Modcloth

Skirt//Vintage

But there's nothing wrong with that :)

What sort of things do you like to do in your free time?

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The first snow of the season always holds magic in it. Every powdery snowflake whispers Christmas. I never quite feel Christmas-spirited until after all finals have been done with and we are graced with snowfall -- no matter how little it is. 

Now I feel it. And I have all sorts of fun Christmas ideas sparkling in my mind. This next week is going to be lovely.

 Speaking of lovely, I've really fallen for this vintage dress. With its thick fabric and rare long sleeves, it's the perfect winter dress. Despite the snow and the prickly air, I didn't feel cold at all. A dress like that is magic in its own rite. Though repeating is supposedly a faux pas, I might have to repeat this outfit for Christmas.

Outfit Details:

Hat//The Quirky Poet

Trench Coat and Mittens//Target

Handbag//The Quirky Poet

Earrings, Bracelet//Charlotte Russe

Dress//Vintage (Possibly Handmade), Thrifted

Tights//Vera Wang for Kohl's

Booties//ModCloth

EWOK!!

I can't say I'm thrilled with this entire look, but I feel cozy and I do LOVE this hat...so much :)

When trying on this hat, I was essentially frolicking through the store. I was with my mom at the time, and she was just giggling at me (as she often does because I'm a bit of a shenaniganizer). She told me I had to get the hat because it makes me look like a little ewok. And I love ewoks*.

Meep!

Look inspired by Freckles in April.

*No ewoks were harmed in the making of this hat...or in the making of this post, for that matter.

Outfit Details:

Hat//JC Penny Outlet
Polka Dot Blouse//Vintage
White Blouse//Charlotte Russe
Sweater//The Quirky Poet
Cameo Ring//Antique
Belt//Vintage
Broach//Antique
Jeans//Target
Booties//ModCloth