Hate Me.

Ok, you can hate me.

I ran into a few problems over the past week or so.

Allow me to elaborate.

1. My parents are unable to afford the college that I wanted, due to the price of living in the city of Chicago, especially when the school I chose did not have dorms/housing.
2. I couldn't find any jean jackets or good sweatshirts at the thrift store.
3. I couldn't locate ANY clothing spikes at JoAnn Fabrics or Pat Catans, and we have no Michaels in my area.
4. When I ordered the spikes, they're going to take a few weeks to ship. Redonk.

All in all, it's been rough.

Theres a new outfit on my Polyvore page showing how to style a velvet maxi dress I purchased from Sweet Lorain (a vintage shop in Cleveland).

I'm sorry, readers, but this college stuff is really beating the poo out of me.

XOXO,
Babette

Jumpstart

I'm getting a jumpstart. Or a jump..back. 

Heres my updated list of wants..

1. A perfect pair of bf jeans.

2. A perfect pair of black jeans. Not gray, not faded. Black.
3. Casual, thick sweater.
4. Comfortable t-shirts in my favorite prints.
5. A pair of long term ballet flats.
6. A heavier weight jean jacket.
7. Perfect leggings.

So, let's move up the sweater, shirts, and get rid of the leggings. 

I bought two fabulous pairs of black jeans, one high waisted, one bootcut from Charlotte Russe. They were having a jeans sale and they had a 20% coupon for purchases over $50. 

I altered a jean jacket, and plan on posting a how-to sometime this week, you're not allowed to see. It's a surprise. I want to factor in a studding tutorial, too.

I have t-shirts, but not enough, and not all of them are comfortable. 

I want to pack things I'll actually wear for college, especially since we'll be driving to the school and have limited car space.

I'm going way too slow on this list. 
More college updates and a how-to later this week.

XOXO, 
Babette

I Am So Over It

Totally over being 'trendy'.

I want a lasting wardrobe.

Just thought I'd share that tid-bit and a link to my Polyvore page.

So you can be in with the 'in crowd'.

Keep up.

http://awaked.polyvore.com/

Strange Love

Things I love Thursday, full of strange love.

Stay tuned for a discount code at the end of this post!

ROMWE Red Lip Brooch White Shirt

This sweet detachable collar

Adorable skater dresses.

My current floppy hat obsession.

As always, my red lipstick. 

(Available at your local drugstore/Target!) 

The Frankenweenie Soundtrack, especially this Karen O song (which inspired the title of this post)!

Have some fabulous Thursdays, and leave some comments with what you love!

Discount Code to ROMWE: halloween20

XOXO,
Babette

We're Going to College! Maybe.

Chicago, here I come. Let us cross our fingers.

I'm ready to take the next step in my life, meaning moving out, going to college, etc.

I'm mostly worried about my cat. I'll have to get him a buddy so he won't be lonely.

So, Harrington School of Design, it's gorgeous, it's vertical, it's in an amazing city, I want it sooo badly.

I had my first phone interview this morning, and my second one later this evening.

Wish me luck in two ways, getting this college thing snagged and convincing my dad Captain needs a friend.

Fashion posts soon.

XOXO,

Babette

What a Girl Wants.

Poor Amanda Bynes. (see title).

I want to completely change my sense of fashion to be more comfortable and more of my own.

I don't want to buy trends that I'll throw away next season, although my age statistically dictates I will.

I want to be more mature in my fashion.

Every (maybe) Thursday I'll check off or add things to my "New and Improved Wardrobe" list.

1. A perfect pair of bf jeans.
2. A perfect pair of black jeans. Not gray, not faded. Black.
3. Casual, thick sweater.
4. Comfortable t-shirts in my favorite prints.
5. A pair of long term ballet flats.
6. A heavier weight jean jacket.
7. Perfect leggings.

I say perfect, because I have a body shape that hates jeans. All hips, butt, and thighs with a smaller waist. Lots of gapping at the waist or "it wont go past my thighs". I hate jean shopping.

There will be more, but I plan on taking a shopping trip sometime this week.

XOXO,
Babette

Terribleness

I'm getting bad at this blogging thing.

I'm sick. Pity me.

I spent a lot of time at the zoo last week.

Here, have some cute.

Sleepy Red Pandas

The fish are my favorite.

He stared me down for a good five minutes.

Who doesn't love Giraffes?!

You can't be mad now. 

Hopefully regularly scheduled blogging will make a comeback.

XOXO,

Babette