ALOOOOOOOHAAAAAA Day 1

Well I am back. You didn't even know I went anywhere! But I did. I went to Hawaii. Can I get an Aloooooooha! And after a 13 hour travel day yesterday, 3 days of food poisoning, a 12 hour tour of the island, I would say this trip was an A+. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Lets start with day number 1.

It started off with a travel day on Monday...

I love to ride in planes, but not as much as I love boats. But its pretty close. I think the tickle feeling I get in my tummy.

Travel Outfit: Top: Second Hand. Pants: The Gap. Shoes: Steve Madden

The paparazzi followed us off the plane. My dad found a plane dedicated to DISNEYLAND. I sat next to the woman with the scarf over her face for 5 hours. We spotted hawaiian royalty...or he may have just been a man selling trinkets.  And got a lei greeting, which was actually just my mom kissing our cheeks and giving us a lei. Cause the actual people who were supposed to greet us didn't show up...

We then proceeded to find food. At Huggos, where the ground is made of sand!

Hawaii Day 1 outfit: Top; Shade. Shorts: Ann Taylor Loft. Sandals: Old Navy

We also found a live band there, and look at that! My parents. Dad is looking good in moms glasses.

We departed away from Huggos and were stopped by the beautiful hawaiian sunset.

Holding the sun in our hands was my dad's vision. He is an artist!

And day one in hawaii is done and gone in a flash!

Pea Soup

For the past week I have been on this dress buying binge, which is not a bad binge at all! When ever I see a dress I buy it, don't ask me why. It could have to do with all the free time I find myself with now, or the fact that I may, or may not, have a shopping problem.

But anyway, this dress is one of my new buys and I like to call it my Pea Soup dress cause that is what it reminds me of. I like Pea Soup.

Dress: Citiwear. Sweater: Nordstrom. Belt: Fossil. 

Please pardon le mirror pic. I try and do as little as possible but sometimes there is just no human life forms around to take a photo.

Same Dress Different Days

When my friend was here we went shopping the very first day she came and we stumbled upon a store called Cotton On and we both found a dress for 5 bucks. Best deal ever.

                                  Day 1: Dress: Cotton On                      Day 7: Dress: Cotton On

                                                           Sweater: H&M                                       Top: American Eagle

                                                            Shoes: Kohl's                                          Belt: Fossil

                                                                                                                             Shoes: Kohl's

I wore the dress the same day we got it out to dinner and then later in the week when we went to Sprinkles Cupcakes (and the gas station). 

Aquarium of the Pacific.

Yesterday was a day for a new skirt and the Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach. I made this skirt with fabric from the fashion district and a pattern from the 80's. 

Skirt: Made by me. Top: Old Navy. Coat: Forever 21. Shoes: Steven Madden. 

The scenery in Long Beach was just beautiful. Every now and then I love to get out of the city, and I love being so close to the ocean so that is usually my get away of choice. 

I love me the ocean and some boats. 

Some wild life. 

My skirt cost a total of $17.00, which I thought was pretty sweet, and I fit in perfect with boats and fish. 

Fabric District

Yesterday I went to the Fabric District downtown and got some fabric to make a skirt, which will be in the next post. It was a hot AND cold day and I probably changed my outfit 3 or 4 times throughout the day because I just could not keep up with the weather, but this is the one I finally decided on.

Sweater: Nordstrom. Shirt: Boutique in Carlsbad. Pants: Ann Taylor Loft. Shoes: Old Navy.

Fun Fact: My top is actually a skirt!

Santa Monica Pier.

I can't believe that I have been living here for almost four months and I have never been to Santa Monica Pier...until today. It was just lovely! My mom and I went and walked around, went on the Carousel, ate some ice cream (oops!), and watched something being filmed (ooooo!)! We almost went to the Aquarium but it was closed....bummer. Another adventure for another day.

Dress: Garage Sale, altered by me. Sweater: H&M. Shoes: Saltwater Sandals. 

In addition to the pier I got to go shopping at my most favorite store ever, of all time. Nordstrom. I got lots of new stuff so look out cause I am going to have some snazzzzzzzy outfit coming up. Here is a sneak peak.

It was a great day spent with my mom and out in the city. 

Oregon

This last weekend I went to Oregon to celebrate my mom's birthday, my brother's birthday, AND mother's day. I'm a busy lady. I had to do all that while trying to find room for homework. But it was worth it.

The first night we all went to Bingo...I didn't win a thing, nor did anyone else in my crew.

Sweater: Ribbons. Dress: The Gap. Belt: J. Crew

Next day I got to see my BFF, who I haven't seen since Christmas.

I am one tired girl but the weeks just keep coming. School is gettin cray, but I only have about 4ish more weeks or maybe 5. Could be 6...I didn't even look at a calendar. BUT I know I don't have that many weeks left! Then I get, pretty much, a month off! 

Twice in the Same Week

Yes. I did wear the same pants in the same week. Once on fake cinco de mayo and yesterday (real cinco de mayo), when I went to Disneyland for the 2nd time within 2 weeks. I played a game with my church and got a free ticket!! Boom!

Top: American Eagle. Pants: Gap. Shoes: Keds. Belt: J. Crew. 

Here are a few more photos for your viewing pleasure. 

Girl in the corner is my fav part.

Bert is all I care about. 

I almost got a picture with Bert but got stolen away by the rides. But I did blow a kiss to a chimney sweep in the parade, and he caught it. I think that's good enough. 

Something Old

Here are some of my old creations. 

Some are remakes from clothing I found at thrift stores (like the orange and two pink numbers) and others are from patterns. 

Cinco DE Mayo

Today was a celebration at school for Cinco DE Mayo!! Imagine free yummy drinks, pop of course. Free mustaches. A taco plate for 5 dollas. And photo cut out things! Was a good party to say the least.

Top: Old Navy. Sweater: Nordstrom. Pants: Gap. Shoes: H&M. Belt: J.Crew

Has been a long few weeks and todays celebration was just what I needed! 

Circle Scarf

So I don't know if you guys have heard about the Pinterest Challenge, but I am taking part in it. I have been a little slow getting started but since I have been home I am on a bit of a roll. Today I knitted a circle scarf! I am new to knitting and can only do one stitch but I am super proud of my work.

All I did to make the scarf was to knit a whole spool of yarn using, I think, 6mm needles. I used a knit stitch, which is the simplest stitch.

Then I folded the scarf in half and hand sewed it together. 

Then I put it together with an outfit!

Top: Ann Taylor Loft.  

Pants: Local Joe. 

Boots: Macy's. 

Scarf: By me. 

It got a little windy when I was taking pictures, but you just gotta work it! I found this great video, for casting off so if you are new to knitting like me this might help! Enjoy and maybe take on the Pinterest Challenge yourself!!