TGI friday

top -American eagle, jeans-forever 21, socks-gap, shinny blue shoes-Marshall's

I love this. I got these socks for Christmas from my aunt and i really wanted to incorporate them into a semi normal outfit, so BAM, there it is. I'm over all fairly satisfied with the way this outfit came out. Especially because lately i have felt totally UN motivated with my outfits. I may have the equivalent to writers block....designer's block? Fashionista's block?? i don't know, but maybe it has something to do with school starting up again. Even since it started i have been expecting to get bombarded with homework and projects, but...nothing, nothing at all. But hey, I'm not complaining, just surprised. Anyway, it gives me more time to work on my blog:)





Top-marshalls bottom-wet seal shoes-payless hat-forever 21






So over the long weekend i went to my friend's, aunt's bridal show, to help out get community service, and there was this lady doing free hena. In all my years of living, i have never had hena so i tried it. I know the pictures arn't that good but this is basically what it looks like. Unfortunatley its already thursday night and has started to slightly fade(oh no!) But now i know hena+my arm=awesome. So if at any time i feel the urge to get a tattoo, hena is a easy, cheap, painless allternative. hopefully it lasts for a bit longer.
Peace,
Elen

Nature And Ice Cream :)

Ah the wonders of nature. Since i was out of school today, i decided to take my camera and celebrate our beautiful mother earth. Oh yah, on the way i stopped and got some ice cream from this little family owned ice cream place. It was so cute, they had little apoltered coaches and stacks and stack of book there. I got a flavor called superman ice cream, and let me tell you, it was delicious. Anyway, i just wanted to let the world know about my trip out into the real world of...parks and recreation(pop culture refrence!)
take a look at some of the pictures

Hey. Today, i discovered something great, it is called, the magic of eBay. I have never gone on that website until a few hours ago and let me tell you... it. was. amazing. There is absolutely EVERYTHING there from shoes to cars to skirts,even 12 packs of unopened vitamin water. eBay has officially changed my life forever. :) Anyway, i went on a simple little shopping trip the other day,hunting for a good bargain on a print skirt, when i came across something very special. so instead of leaving the mall with a simple skirt, i ended up with a brown wool poncho/sweater type thing, it really is quite marvelous. OK it may sounds super ugly by that description but i promise America, it is not. I will try to get some pictures posted ASAP.
This always happens to me, i go into a mall or a sore with the intention of buying one or two specific things, and come out with something totally different. But this time, it wasn't my fault-while i was in the mall my friend texted me was informed me that there was a massive sale at Hollister (because that's what friends are for ), only a few shirt meters away where i stode at that exact moment, so you me me-how could i NOT go in. Anyway, i ended up with some pretty awesome stuff, which i promise i will also post. I guess the moral of my story is 1. don't get sucked into peer pressure and 2. don't randomly spend more on stuff you don't need. Especially because recently i have been having my money. I have my eye on a certain black blazer from Urban Outfitters, which will one day be mine. MWHAHAHAHAHAHA.





This outfit is really cool i think, even though it seems simple. What i like about this outfit is that nothing i'm wearing belonged to me at first. Yup, yup, yup beleve it or not, all hand-me-downs. I don't know if i am the only 1 excited about this but whatever. :) I was really proud of my self becuase it just goes to show you that even second hand clothing can make some pretty psychedelic outfits. My favorite part about this is the silver belt. It belongs to my grandmother, but i was just borrowing it for the day, 'cause i saw it, and thought it was really cool (which it is). It is sort of stretchy, and it was already to big for me, so i tied a knot in it, then moved the clasp to the back. I think overall this outfit was super neat-o, hope you think so 2.
And remember, comments are always welcome!!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone! Hopefully everyone is having a happy holiday so far.All of the family came over and we piled all of the gifts under the Christmas tree(it was so pretty, but I'll post pictures of that later.) Any way, all last night while i was watching "Star Trek" and :"Its a wonderful life", in the back of my head i was thinking about what i wanted o wear on this historic day. I wanted something Christmas like , but not over the top(no holiday sweaters for me!) Anyway, i went through about like 4 or 5 outfits until i found one acceptable for this holiday spirit.


TOP:wet seal CARDIGAN:H&M SCARF:payless JEAN:friend's jean i believe bought originally at wet seal SHOES: payless(not seen in picture)




TOP: wetseal SKIRT: gap TIGHTS: gap

After hours of debating i went with a black pleated mini skirt from H&M and a green long sleeve shirt from American Eagle along with some black tights and boots from payless.

I figured the best way to dress for the holidays was to pick ONE traditional holiday color and pair with a neutral skirt or nice-ish pair of pants, comfy yet practical and very fashionable.

Never underestimate the power of a gift card

OK, so i got a camera for my birthday back in november and i was thrilled as you can image, i also got a book called The Sartorialist, about this photographer who travled all around the world taking pictures of random strangers outfits. Fasinating, absuloutly fasinating......the collections of pictures were all so unique and different from one another, sorta like snowflakes:) Anyway, his whole project got me thinking about doing something like that as well, however, am not a grown photographer who is willing to approuch strangers so freely, so for now i will start with my own style. My plan is to keep a photo diary if you will, just to see how my fashion style evolves over time, and see where it takes me.


This particular outfit came to me like a wave of joy and happiness(wow that was cheesy) on the morning of my 14th birthday. I am ubber pleased with this outfit and hopefully will be able to duplicate it in the future.
Top:urban outfitters Skirt:H&M Tights:American Eagle Boots:Payless Jacket: Forever 21 Hat:H&M

Dressing Your Body Type

An ongoing issue for teenagers these days is how to dress your particular body type. Even though what is portrayed on TV are the stick thin barbie models, most American teens are actually a size 4-8, not a zero and not a double zero. Personally, i think everyone deserves to have good style, even if your body type isn't directly off the rack.
Remember, if something doesn't fit as soon as you put it on, its not the end, you can have things altered to make them shorter longer wider or thinner. If you notice that the clothes you try on tend to be a bit to small, try a specialty clothing store that sells clothes especially for your particular size. Same thing for people that are shorter or thinner than average.

Having Style on a Budget

 Lately, the topic of everyone's conversation is how to have style, while still not spending a fortune. We all know that in these trying times, even the smallest of bargains is a victory over the regular priced clothing hanging in the stores. Every time we shop, it's a battle to stay within the budget due to the taunts of the chanel bags and designer gowns thats follow us where ever we go. What most people don't realize is that it is very possible to be stylish while still having money in your pocket. 

     Look in thrift stores for cool vintage styles is a good way to save money and start a new trend. When people think of thrift store, they think of old, gross, unwanted, but that is almost never the case. There are great deals at thrift stores and are surprisingly up-to-date style wise. Sometimes, they even have designer things for a low, low discount price. 

    Shop for items you can't where right now, like things out of season. I guarantee that a heavy winter coat will be cheaper in August then it would be in December. If you already have the clothing you need you can have more money to buy the clothing you want. 

    Recycle your clothes buy selling your old ones to someone else who can fit them. Reverse that concept by receiving old clothes of someone other that you as well. That way you have more money to spend on clothes in the stores, and have also cleaned out your closet.  

So remember, if you're ever in need of some new clothes, but don't have the cash, check out these helpful hints.