Miss Thang over at The Dolls Factory informally tagged me to do a little post about seven (deadly!) confessions I have. I thought it would be a good way for you all to get to know me a little bit better, since I've never really formally introduced myself (although I'm sure you all love reading my day to day blurbs about my life!).
- I had otoplasty when I was 16. My ears still aren't symmetrical, and I'm fearful that someday, one of them will "come back," even though I've been assured that probably won't happen.
- I don't really get off on Fashion Week like most fashion bloggers do. I enjoy glancing at some of the collections, but I don't analyze them or pee my pants in anticipation for the next show. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I'm a realist. Most runway designs aren't all that translatable to the real world, and that makes a lot of them irrelevant to my lifestyle.
- I'm a total country girl at heart. The city makes me a little claustrophobic. My dream house is in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by a bit of woods, perhaps on a lake, and not too close to neighbors (but at least within walking distance). I'd love me a (well decorated) log cabin.
- I'm a horrible speller. Thank you, spell check! Thank you very much.
- I don't understand the appeal of some typical "fashion icons." I think most bloggers have more style than Alexa Chung does (oh, and her collection for Madewell? Very disappointing, if you want my opinion. Which of course you do!). Anna Wintour seems to have been put on this untouchable, holy pedestal, which, to me, makes her boring. And don't even get me started on this fetish everyone seems to have with Holly Golightly...
- I have a 3.8 GPA.
- If it wasn't for clothes (or shoes. Or accessories. Or more clothes) or stuff for my camera, I would spend literally no money at all. I'm really not a big fan of capitalism or consumerism. I'd probably be out living off the land right now if it weren't for my obsession with apparel.
Super cute outfit!! The blue cardigan is really great! Its always really cool to read more about other style bloggers! Thank you for sharing! And I totally sympathize with number seven! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so very right about so-called fashion icons. What's the deal with Alexa anyway? She's only doing what the whole of East London have been up to for years... I really hate things being marketed off the back of an anointed few as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with point 2 whole-heartedly. I never like analysing fashion week at all!
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You're gorgeous!
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I am doing an opinion post on my blog soon and I think several of your statements are going in as quotes! I bet we would get along IRL
ReplyDeleteAlso, what do you major in? 3.8 is mega impressive! I'm 0.02 behind you :(
If you're a horrible speller, I can't tell. Your grammar is just fine, too!
Hi babes....love your answers you little smart cookie!! I adore your outfit...and guess what? Im not all into the peeing the pants for fashion week either...go figure, lol:)
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BTW.....forgot to mention....go see the little avatars on my blog sidebar with the updates...I added your cute little face to my list:)
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and I love the facts!! Same with me, if it weren't for clothes, shoes, DVDs and Harry Potter I wouldn't spend money either XD That's all I buy
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I love learning more about people, especially those I follow online. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI never heard of the ear-thing so had to Wiki it to get up-to-speed.
It's interesting how we all have stuff in our lives that affect us deeply and, yet, to outsiders, those things are usually invisible. I'm going to ask my probation-officer about that... :)
Hey there smart cookie! Some labels are used loosely these days...case in point, icon.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of your cardi. Looks so soft and cozy
Thanks for sharing! I love it!
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Nice confession, I'm really not into the whole fashion week thing either - so you're not alone! Love the colour of your cardigan too btw.
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Ahh clothes make me spend money too... darn things! I'm such a penny pincher on everything else! ;) Most of these things made me think hmmm...same here! Also, hollah for 3.8 GPAs haha!
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beautiful photos and outfit!! i love the colors <3 the cardi looks so warm and comfy :)
ReplyDeleteHello lovely girl. It's Amber Rose of the possible clothing swap. Just popping over to your blog and I've got to say you have some wonderful style. I also quite like your blog! Honestly, I laughed upon reading this post-- it's about time bloggers gave their fashion sense more credit. I was disappointed by Alexa Chung's collection as well, though I'll be the first to admit that I have a wee bit of a girl crush on Zooey Deschanel. I know, I know.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, hope you're having a lovely weekend dear. And good for you on the 3.8GPA. That's what I have as well! Go us.
Ah, your face is just too gorgeous. And I can totally see how you would be a country girl - a majority of your outfit shots are in the the great outdoors, surrounded by trees/falling leaves/natural scenery. I can absolutely imagine you living in the middle of nowhere, next to a lake, haha.
ReplyDeleteAnd I admit - I am one of those individuals who get off on Fashion Week and also fashion icons. But I don't like the word 'icons' to describe them - maybe admiration? Fashion admirations? More like I wish I were in Anna Wintour or Alexa Chung's shoes (which would be a dream come true).
- Sharon
i can't believe you take your own photos! sooo good :) i'm too shy to take my own photos outdoors, plus i suck at it.. i've tried so many times! haha.. i need to practice more.
ReplyDeletei agree on point # 2. although i would love to wear their stuff for free. ha ha ha! i have a few designers i really like but i can't really tell who's the designer for each design of clothing right off the bat. :)
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Love the outfit!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right, some people have more style than Alexa Chung does!
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woah you smarty ass ! 3.8 GPA is a great number !
ReplyDeletei agree that some runway designs arent wearable in real life ! my teacher always tells me.. that in the end.. ANY business wants MONEY AND PROFIT :) so if it doesnt translate well into the real world, then no money is made :D
ps. you look gorgeous no matter what ;)i love the light blue/green cardi !
Really great 7 facts! I'd also love me a well decorated log cabin, please!! :):) SarahD
ReplyDeleteHey woman! I have missed you this week! I am glad to be back and reading again!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post. I love your point of view and how real you are! JUST SAY IT! Thats what I think of when I think of you!! LOL
It is great!
I am a loser fashion blogger obsessed with fashion shows but I totally respect your opinion and point of view!
I do have to say I dont really dig Alexa Chung and I think Anna Wintour needs some serious texturizing with her bob. It is HUGE!
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I love your cardigan. I usually wind up spending most of my money on Taco Bell.
ReplyDeleteGreat reading your answers. Though Madewell doesn't ship to NZ I had a look at Alexa's collection and was a bit disappointed.
ReplyDeleteahha the country girl with taste for clothes is the best thing that it can happen to the community...no more Jessica Simpson with short jeans and boots that are made for walking.
ReplyDeletegreat to know you better
I feel like I know you better now. And it's not surprising that I like you even more!!
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LOVE the outfit.
ReplyDelete& it was nice to learn a lot more about you. :)
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i always love reading these! 3.8 GPA is definitely pretty impressive :) and i love the color of your cardigan, so pretty!
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I'm so WITH you on #2! I thought I was the only one! You look beautiful by the way. As always!
ReplyDelete3.8? Smarty pants!
ha. it's camera, clothes, shoes, accessories for me too. budget downfalls, all of them. In that order!
ReplyDeletelove the color of the cardigan!
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i agree with so much of this. fashion week is kind of like another week for me, i adore the countryside > the city in many ways, and i too have a 3.8 GPA!
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xo Alison
Love how you're a fashion leader and not a follower! It's hard not to follow but you do a great job of it =)
ReplyDeletecute outfit :)
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Why don't you do your hair more often it looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI get what you're saying about catwalks!
love your style, and I really love your blog!
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I love posts like this! i definitely agree with number 2 and 5, in the case of alexa chung how can someone be famous pretty much because of their style?
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wow with that GPA id get a scholarship or an offer to pay half the tuition from the university =)
ReplyDeletebut again ,, i dont have that GPA so i have to suffer ,,
btw i had my soup and i feel much better thx for asking ,,
i wasnt finished ,, why did i press on post =s lol
ReplyDelete- am bad speller too ,, i love the check spelling option on my blackberry and macbook <3
- i totally agree with u on the runway fashion ,, i mean ,, i thought it was just me ,, but i always asked my self ,, who wears this in real life ? thought its all for the theatrical stuff and super stars =)
- i have phobia from country isolated houses ,, or maybe just because ,, we dont have a country side where we live ,, its all desert ,, and all deserts are turned into cities ,, so ,, you must live in a city =)
- but if i had to chose ,, i would love to have a house like my parents house ,, big ,, 3 levels ,, and with swimming pool <3 then again ,,, am just dreaming because ,, i know id be living in an apartment when i graduate in work hopefully in dubai ,,
=D thats all
ill go see ur other posts i messed this week =)
still not finished ,, lol
ReplyDeletei loveeeeee that blue cardigan/sweater on u <3 it really complements u ,, and u look gorgeous
Honest to god, I really love reading these little bits and bobs bloggers post about themselves. It makes me feel like I am being privileged to snoop inside your head, and I just realized how weird tat sounds. :)
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Love her look!!!
ReplyDeletehaha I like this post and I totally agree with you on #2 and #5. Fashion should never be taken too seriously, and I find it odd how some people are so particular about it all.
ReplyDeleteI had some time to read through your older posts and the more I read, the more I like you! So, not only are you gorgeous and slim and funny - you're also smart and mature... I'm not sure I wanna be your friend anymore...! BTW if it wasn't for no. 1 and 4 it could have been my list!
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