What I Wore - {A Little Bookworm}

It's just now starting to get cold over here - my feet were longing for their socks! But, I love when winter comes, because I can finally grab all of my sweaters, boots, and layers, and not sweat to death (not that I would...our school's AC works a tad bit TOO well...)

Did I mention a very important fact? The fact that I took my driver's test, and passed w/ flying colors? The fact that I'll be able to drive on December 8th? I'M SO EXCITED!!! My BFF is taking her behind-the-wheel test today...I'm hoping she does well! Dec. 8 is the day mine is...I'm excited, and a tad bit nervous. Thing is, we'll be starting at the delightful hour of 6am. Yes, people, 6am. Not my favorite hour ever...

Well, I hope you all have a fantastic Friday! A revoir, mi amigas! {I know, Spench, or Franish. Interesting, right? ;) }

I ♥ Thursday + Giveaway!!!

Hey everybody! I'm linking up with Bramblewood Fashion for I ♥ Thursday! (I'm also trying to get a $10 gift card to starbucks...not that that has ANYTHING to do with this...(-; )

So, what am I loving...

I love purple skinny jeans! (I'm actually wearing a pair as we speak!)

 

 

Boots! I love boots...

 

Audrey Hepburn's fashion, especially in Roman Holiday. She's sooo cute...

 

What are you loving this Thursday?

 

 

 

Bow Belt = Adorable!

Is that not cute? It's a bow belt! That I desperately want. Really, really bad. And, I might win it at Bramblewoodfashion's Dr. Who giveaway! (Not a clue who Dr. Who is...but the belt is cute!)

So, how's your week been going?

P.S. Yes, I know this is a short post...but a longer one's coming soon, I promise! And, I've got an outfit post I'm putting up soon...

What I Wore Sunday {Golden Creme}

Hey everybody!

There's something delicious about the word "golden" - it makes me think of the last rays of sunshine as the sun sinks on the horizon...

Anyway, we've had some beautiful weather over here - nice and crisp (but not too crisp!) Perfect for a light sweater and an airy lace scarf.

Earrings: Forever 21

Sweater: Forever 21

Pants: Thrift Store

Scarf: Claire's

Shoes: 6pm

 

One of my favorite shirts ever - it's sooooo comfy, and classy at the same time! And, this scarf is one of my absolute favorites - it makes me feel so feminine and pretty!

 

Also, to those who enjoy hunting deals as much as I do: Check out 6pm.com. They have $70+ shoes, but if you look in the right spot (like their on-sale section), you can get amazing shoes for way less. One of my favorite shoe shopping places...

 

 

 

Then, my little brother (Joseph) wanted in on the fun:

That smile melts my heart! ♥ ♥ ♥ Love that boy...

 

So, we're just planning a normal, chill-out day. We usually get back from church about 9am, so we enjoyed a delicious brunch, and now the boys/my dad are watching football, my mom's working on pictures, and my sister's scetching. Not sure what I want to do yet...I'm feeling crafty. Hmm...

 

Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

 

 

Autumn fun with Polyvore!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, here are some amazing polyvore outfits, done by the genius known as moi...;-)

 

 

 

I'm feeling like I'd enjoy some rain...That would be awesome! I always feel all comfy, cozy, and safe when I can hear the pitter-pattering of the rain as I snuggle under a warm blanket on the couch, clutching some hot chocolate, and buried in two, three, (or if I'm feeling ambitious, four!) books. That sounds nice right about now...

Anyway, look forward to my "what I wore" post today!!!

♥ Navy, Red and Tan - What I Wore Sunday ♥

Happy Sunday, everybody! I'm linking up with this Sunday Style link-up today - fun!

 

Shirt: Forever 21 ($4.00)
Skirt: J. Crew (Thrift Store - $1.50)
Scarf: Marshalls? Ross? I don't remember... (???)
Shoes: 6pm ($10)
 

We went to church early this morning, which meant getting up early in the morning, so it was freezing. I stuck on a warm red jacket (not pictured here...felt too lazy to go and grab it. ;-)

I felt so fall/nautical/preppy today! First time I've ever worn this outfit, but it certainly won't be the last. I think I'll wear this to my classes Tuesday...

Speaking of nothing in particular, did I mention I'm turning 15 1/2 in about 2-2 & 1/2 weeks? I'm starting Driver's Ed in a few weeks, too...I'm so excited about getting my permit!

My little bro is urging me to get back to work on the puppet show we're putting on tonight, so I'd better vamoose! Happy Sunday everybody!

P.S. As always, have to thank my mom for taking pics for me. Love ya, Mom! ♥

I'm ready for fall!

Hello everybody!

I'm feeling like fall...fall colors...

 

 

Fall Fashion...

 

 

 



 

And Fall Food!!!

 

 

I'm so ready for the hot weather to quit, too! What about you? What are you looking forward to this fall?

 

 



Back to school...

 

Hey everybody!

I've been gone for soooooo long! My life's been taking lots of unexpected twists and turns - such as switching from a complete homeschool girl to going to classes at a resource center! Talk about different! Suddenly, I'm balancing homework with dance classes, piano, drama, and my family time.

Well, maybe I don't have a crushing amount of homework...

Summer's at an end - ARGH!!!!! I'm missing it all ready, and I just got through my first week of school. Fun stuff about school - back to school outfits!

Have to go now - bye!

Anastasia

Back to School by sabrasabra on polyvore.com

Well, this is embarrassing...

Well, this is embarrassing...

I FORGOT TO PUT THE TAG QUESTIONS!!! Oops...

So, to all my tagged people, here are the questions that I should have posted, and forgot:

1. What's your earliest memory?
2. Favorite clothing item ever?
3. If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
4. How many books do you usually read every month?
5. If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
6. Wedges or just plain heels?
7. What is your favorite olympic sport?
8. If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
9. If you had to live in a book, which book would it be?
10. Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes?
11. If you had to live on one food for a week, what would it be?


So, there are my questions. Now you can answer your tag! Yay!

Have an awesome day!

Blog Tag - it's fun!!!

Hey everybody! Lizzie at Pretty Modest BFFS tagged me with the Blog Leibster Award. First award ever! Yay!!!!

Here are the rules...

1) Each person must list 11 things about themselves.
2) Answer the 11 questions that the tagger has set for you PLUS you MUST create 11 questions of your own for the 11 people you will nominate with this award.
3) Choose up to 11 bloggers linking them to your post.
4) Go to their page and inform them of the nomination.
5) Absolutely NO tag backs.
6) Remember to ONLY tag bloggers with less than 200 followers 

Okay, 11 random facts about moi...

1. I have six younger siblings (two of which I'm looking forward to meeting in heaven)
2. I HATE cake. It's disgusting and revolting.
3. Except for cheesecake. I LOVE cheesecake.
4. I love doing hair, fashion, and makeup!
5. I've been homeschooled for 10 years
6. My ideal B-day gift would be a library full of awesome books (with a kindle fire thrown in for good measure!)
7. I'm not Mexican, but I love all things spicy!
8. I've tried donuts with hot sauce. Would not advise for the faint-hearted.
9. I love camping (except when I have the stomach flu, and spend half the night...in a less-than-ideal occupation...)
10. I have had braces for a year, and can't wait to get them off!
11. I have tried (or will try) just about any craft on the planet

On to the questions!
1. What is your favorite movie?
Oh...that's hard. I really like The Lord of the Rings, Pride and Predjudice, and Sense and Sensibility. But a favorite? Hmmm...

2. If you could have a super power what would you choose?
To have amazing persuasive powers, so I could use them to fix the world.

3. What your favorite season?
I love spring. It's such a pretty time, with such nice weather! Usually.

4. What food could you live without?
I could definitely live without mac and cheese. Mac and cheese is a disgusting concoction of cheese and pasta. Yuck.

5. What's your favorite clothing brand?
If it's cute, comfy, and at thrift store price? Any brand I can get my hands on!!!

6. Would you rather live were there is lots of Snow or Sun?
Definitely sun. Snow in moderation is okay, but I prefer sunny days anytime!

7. Leggings or tights?
Tights. They make boots soooo comfy...

8. What is your favorite fast food place?
Long John Silvers. Yum...

9. What is most important to you?
My faith. Wouldn't give it up for anything.

10: If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?
I'd be less bossy. I have that unfortunate character trait when it comes to siblings...

11. Do you like salt and vinegar chips?
After I eat the entire bag, I'll let you know! ;-)

I Have Tagged:

1. Bess at Bess' Bag
2. Marie at Marie Loves
3. Hannah at Hannah's Corner
4. Allison at Be All There
5. Madeline at Flame in the Darkness
6. The wonderful girls at Pretty Wit
7. The Boyer Girls at The Boyer Family Singers
8. Elizabeth at The College Seamstress
9. Tory at A Splash of Red

ARGH!!! I've run out of blogs...9 will have to do...

Had so much fun doing this! Enjoy your Sunday!

I'm back!

Hey everybody!

I've been gone so long, I feel guilty...but my life has been EXTREMELY busy. We've been getting ready for a yard sale, preparing for the new schoolyear, going thrifting, and more...*sighs*
Anyway, I went thrifting today, and got some super cute stuff! It's in the wash right now, but I'll take some pics soon!

BTW, I'm also entering a giveway at Bramblewood Fashion for a $75 gift card to Shabby Apple! I hope I win...that would be nice...

Hope you're having an awesome day!

Ana Banana

It's A Blog Party!!!!

Hey everybody!

So, I'm entering in this fun blog party hosted by Virtuous Girlhood and Bramblewood Fashion. I'm super excited - I've always wanted to do one of these!!!




So, to enter, you have to answer 10 questions. Sounds super fun! So, here we go!

1. What word are you totally loving at the moment? Confoozled!!! (Bamboozled and confused mixed together.) It's so much fun to say!

2. Any tv shows/movies you are excited for this fall? I'm super excited about The Hobbit coming out in December! I'm hoping to maybe go to the midnight showing...or the first day showing with my grandparents! 

3. Anything that symbolizes something to you? Crucifixes. It makes me realize how much God loves us!

4. Two favorite songs at the moment? May it Be by Enya and My Father's Favorite by Patrick Doyle

5. If there was suddenly a world taker over by an evil dictator what would you do? Pray a whole bunch, help those who are being persecuted, and, if God wanted it, die for my faith, freedom, and defending others

6. What is your favorite summer activity? Going swimming with my family/friends, and going on long bike rides with my BFF!

7. What has been your favorite summer vacation? Going to the ocean in Monterey Bay and/or Santa Cruz with my grandparents. We're hoping to go in November, too!

8. If you received an unlimited shopping spree to any store, what store would it be for? Wow...I don't know! Probably Forever 21, or Ross.

9. What is your favorite summertime food? Milk shakes, fruit smoothies, frappachinos, and BBQ chicken!

10. What is your favorite summertime movie? I watched Sense and Sensibility (1995) for the first time this summer - and loved it! I love the music - I even learned some of it on my piano!
I had so much fun answering these questions. Thanks RJ and Ashley for hosting this!!!

My long week, and beautiful sis

Hey everybody!

Have you ever had a week where it felt like you were never home...and then were extremely tired...and then got sick?

Meet my week.

Sunday: Prepared as much as possible for camping without working (since it was Sunday)
Monday: Got up super early, packed up, left for camping - set up camp, swam, stayed up late, etc...
Tuesday: Got up super early, went swimming, got ice cream, stayed up super late.
Wednesday: Packed up camp, left for home, unpacked, went to Walmart to get stuff for my sister's photoshoot in San Francisco (oh...I forgot to tell you guys about that! After I finish complaining, I'll tell you guys all about it...lol!), practiced curling my sister's hair for her photoshoot (an hour of burnt fingers, lots of product, and one unhappy sister...), went to bed late.
Thursday: Got up at seven, curled my sister's hair for her photoshoot (another hour of burnt fingers, lots of product, and one unhappy sister...), left for San Francisco at 9 am, spent a fun (but long!) day of picture taking, eating at restaurants, and visiting almost every public bathroom in the city (why, whenever you don't have access to clean bathrooms, do you suddenly and desperatly need to go every other hour???) Got home at 11:30, didn't get to bed until 12:45...
Friday: Went to a swim party, and babysat from 5:30pm till 11:45 (they got home rather late...), started feeling horribly disgusting.
Saturday: Found, to my utter delight (not!) that I have come down with a wonderfully nasty virus. Great.

So, I'm in my pjs, trying as much as possible to do nothing. It's actually kind of nice not to be rushing around - hopefully next week won't be so hectic!

On a happier note...

That photoshoot in SF that I mentioned? Well, a proffesional photographer (Bree Franklin - she's a super nice lady!) wanted to take pictures of a dancer - and she picked my beautiful, talented sister! We were all thrilled!!! (especially my sister - she was ecstatic!) So, we scheduled a date/time, picked a beach, and eagerly awaited the day.

The only problem? Bree wanted Mary-Kate's hair curled.

My sister's hair. Won't. Hold. Curl. I curled her hair with hot rollers, and nearly killed it with hair spray, mousse, curl hold spray...you name it, it was in her hair. By the time we met with Bree, it was almost gone. But, luckily, Ms. Bree had changed her mind, and wanted it up, so everything was fine. Actually, she let me do M-K's hair!

It was freezing on the beach, and extremely exhausting, but when we saw one of the pictures Ms. Bree did, it was all worth it. She's only edited one so far - but here's the link to it:

My Beautiful Sis

Isn't that an amazing picture??? It was worth all the tribulation of hair curling, long drive, and freezing wind. I'm so proud of my sister.

Have an awesome day!

Bye-bye!!!

Hey everybody!!!


So, I'm literally leaving for camp in 3 hours...so excited!!!! Whoo!!! Let's have a party!!

Okay, so these pics have nothing to do with camping...but they're so fun!!! Anyway...

Just wanted to let you ladies know that Bramblewood Fashion is having a blog party this weekend! Yay!!!!!

 Doesn't that look like so much fun? I've never been to a blog party before, so I'm super excited - and the prizes look awesome!! Anyway, I'm going to adios from here pretty soon - so have an awesome summer! Hope you can survive three days without me!!! ;-) 

 

We're off for fun in the sun!!!!!!!!

Hey everybody!

So, I'm not going to be posting/blogging/polyvoring (is that a word?) this week, because - da-da-da-da!!! I'm going camping!!!! We are charging up cameras, MP3 players (it's a long drive from us...ugh...), bought a tent, and are off into the wild!!!!!!

Meet our tent:

 Now, we weren't smart enough to test it out beforehand, and since today's Sunday, and tomorrow's camping...we're just hoping our tent is in good shape.

So, I'm looking forward to swimming, diving, and getting lost (I have a horrible sense of direction! It has been a source of teasing every camping trip, due to the fact that I can never find our campsite if I walk a few steps out if it's sight!)

Have an awesome Sunday - and look forward to wonderful (and funny!) pics!

Our Pool (and a new idea)

So, over the summer, I'm going to start "Think in' Talk Thursday." I'm noticing that slowly...very slowly...my blog is being *dun-dun-dun*

NEGLECTED!!!!!!!!!

So, hopefully just talking about me, my life, and fun stuff will help me to remember that I do have a blog!!!
Let's see...what to talk about...
Well, over here, it has turned extremely hot!!! As in I'm-melting-into-a-small-greasy-spot-on-the-sidewalk-help-me hot. As in 105 degrees hot. As in it's-almost-too-hot-to-swim hot. As in...okay, you get the picture. :-)
But, luckily, we have - da-da-da-da!!! A POOL!!!!!!!!!! (Notice in my description I said it's almost too hot to swim.)

Our pool - after my dad assembled it

Us swimming around

So, now you see what I look like when I'm not all dressed up :-)

My bro looking cute - and knowing it, too!

 We'll be swimming tonight - super fun!!!

So, there's my first "Think in' Talk Thursday." What did you think? (no pun intended. :-)

P.S. Hopefully I'll have a surprise to share with you in next post!!!!! Keep your fingers crossed...