Fort Day

We all know Valentine's day as a day to celebrate love and the way Mike and I celebrate this day is with our long standing tradition of...FORT DAY!

We don't believe in fancy gifts or dinners, we believe in making this day all about what we love- all things fun, simple, and even a little childish.

This may also be the best way to celebrate on a budget as well!

Ideas for Valentines on a budget:

-Make a gift: this is full proof because this is really how you show how much you love your significant other. When you make something they can see all the love you put into it.

-Write a note/Make a list: this is what the day is about right? Showing them how you feel!

-Do something together: Make dinner, set the table, watch a movie, make gifts for each other together. Doing stuff together is the best way to bond.

-Make a Playlist: of every cheesy love song that reminds you of the person. Then listen to it

during your activities!

-Build a fort: Make a squishy, comfy place for you two to cuddle up and watch a movie.

This day doesn't have to be a cheesy day with heart shaped candys, expensive things and roses- It can be just another day spent together in a fun way.

Happy Fort day everyone!

Hookie

In light of my roommate being home from sicily, I am playing a little bit of a game of hookie today. I’m going to one class, but today is a self proclaimed mental health/ fun/ casual day.

It started out with some fake sunlight and some blue cheese and celery soup from Lockview which was amazing! now time for a little bit of class, then more play time!

What do you do when you play hookie?

Photos by Lindsey.

The Civil Side

As my end to college slowly approaches I am starting to consider future jobs and with that I need to consider looking like a more civilized human being. Not saying that I’m not civilized, or even presentable, however my tattoos and stretched ears wont always be seen that way.This past week I had to go to a company with my sales class and dress professional, which meant being completely covered. This is not an issue for me, and it never will be, I love tattoos and will show them if I can, but if they have to be covered it doesn’t matter, I’ll put them away for a while, I know they’ll be there when I get back.





So with that being said and being that it’s winter- I love a reason to dress up and cover up! This blouse is nice because it’s sheerness isn’t an issue due to the pattern, you can barely make out a tattoo under it. I love the toile type flower in black and white, and my green skirt is a nice structured cotton and tulip fit. and of course my legs are covered with tights. Oh, how I love winter for my ability to wear tights so often!The really amazing camouflage to my sort of alternative style is all thanks to my Mom for finding me the rose plugs on-line from Urban Star. Since I’ve worn them I’ve only had one person realize that they were plugs. Great job, Mom!

Even though I may not get the awesome job of dressing rock stars or something like that, I can still be covered in tattoos, and for the most part, hide them from the world. Unfortunantly my 3 job stoppers may pose more of a problem. The two on my neck can usually be covered by hair, but the one on my hand…well there is make up for that. Even if you don’t have tattoos to cover, there are a few concealers that can be used that will basically cover ANYTHING.

Dermablend and Tattoo Concealer by Kat Von D are both effective, long lasting and water proof! Wet Seal- shoes, blouse. Forever 21- skirt, tights. Jewelry- betsey johnson, urban star

Photos by Lindsey

Vegas Baby

I’m not really an Elvis fan, or a Vegas fan for that matter, but there is something about this sort of style that gets me wishing I had more retro bathing suits and cowboy shirts. I wouldn’t even turn down a bolo tie with the right outfit.

Default: Animal

Animal print gives me two different feelings: confidence and comfort. There is something about animal print that bundles these two up for me perfectly. It could be because my room is covered in it, it could be because when you see my friends and I, chances are one of us are wearing a form of it. or maybe just the simple fact that it is versatile and amazing.

Some may disagree. I have heard people call it trashy, and I have even heard the term hooker used in relation to the print. Oh no, I stop them quickly and explain this:

It is the perfect pattern to mix with your neutrals, or even colors, for example: I really enjoy it with orange, red, and green.(anyone who has been to Cilantro in akron- the entire color and pattern theme for that place- perfect!) If someone is too scared to wear an animal print, I tell them to start out small with a belt or scarf or something. Then they can move on to bigger and better things once they’ve had their toes in the water for a bit.

This leopard blazer is a real treasure in my eyes. I’ve worn it in so many ways, but this outfit is a new favorite of mine. I really enjoy the all black with hints of gold, and animal print as well as a faux fur clutch(which is actually a muff too!). The leather shorts are a nice texture change between the blacks too. I know some of you are picky about matching your blacks, or browns, or any color for that matter.

Here is a suggestion: Mix the textures! there is no way they are going to match perfectly, so this may help put your mind at ease when you don’t match perfectly AND it makes the like color scheme more interesting! keep this in mind and try it, I promise you wont be disappointed!

If you need some inspiration for animal print, I will give you my fashion muse to look up: Allison Mosshart. She looks badass, but still put together.



Forever 21: shorts, shirt, tights. Wet Seal: shoes. H&M: blazer. Clutch/Muff: Icing. Jewelry: betsey johnson, charlotte russe, aldo.

Photos by Lindsey

West Coast/ East Coast

Coming from California to Ohio has posed some challenges in preparing for what winter actually feels like. I did live in a place where it did snow a few times in the winter, But nothing like this. After a few years of practice, figuring out that i need things like wool, and layers and lining in coats to keep myself freezing, I have finally got a collection a proper winter attire.This winter stockholm has been my inspiration for winter clothing, ans though to look as chic as them is very difficult, I am atleast taking it into consideration when I dress for a day in the cold.Here I am in a way bring my western roots to the east combining a cowboy boot with a winter coat. It’s kind of my happy medium between going from there to here.




Wet Seal- coat, jeans, boots. H&M- scarfphotos by Lindsey.

Tumblr

Hey everyone! I have a Tumblr too just so you know!

The tumblr is actually my main blog, but the re-vamp of this blog has turned that idea around!
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