February 2012
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it's not what i didn't feel, it's what i didn't...
[ Blouse - Image, top - Forever 21, pants - BDG via UO, flats - WalMart ]
These are shots from Tuesday. Since my and Chris’ anniversary is so close to Valentine’s Day, we don’t usually do much celebrating of V-Day. Our romantic evening included eating $1 McChickens, sharing french fries, and a movie marathon. He knows how to please my heart (and stomach). Good man!
I...
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can we just go ahead and end up together?
*ignore the fact that anniversary is misspelled on the balloon. I was delirious while sneakily trying to do this at 3a
My surprise for my and Chris’ three year anniversary…he woke up to a living room full of balloons!
I’m so lucky to be with a man whose smiles, laughs, and stories are so captivating. I’m so lucky to be with a man who shamelessly kisses my hand,...
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sparkle & fade
[ Blazer - local shop, necklace - UO, top - Forever 21, pants - BDG via UO, heels - Alloy ]
Most days I can’t say that I’m 80-100% efficient with my time. I like waste a lot of time accomplishing nothing. Like piddling around on the internet, scrolling and clicking at anything remotely interesting. Watching youtube videos and reading people’s comments. Making lists, and...
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falling temperatures
[ Beanie - unsure, sweater, jeans - American Eagle, top - UO, wedges - Deena & Ozzy via UO ]
First, I’d like to introduce you to my new hair. I took the plunge and got two inches cut off. Two inches cut off? Yeah, I know, it doesn’t look like it. The weird thing is, I’ve been on this mission for the past few years to grow my hair out, grow my hair out, grow my hair...
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get bangs or no? too late, already did.
introducing new straight across bangalangs.
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worry is to torment oneself with or suffer from...
[ Cardigan - BDG via UO, top, leggings, boots, bag -Forever 21, necklace - unsure ]
I really can’t tell you how glad I am that its February. Because I’m assuming that unlike January, February won’t be back to back to back bad days. I’m in that spot where things seem to be piling up fast and its starting to overwhelm me.
How I “cope” aka yesterday:
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January 2012
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I am not disposable. I am beautiful and...
(via southerndecay)
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guess who snagged some sales?
Paprika Chiffon Belted Dress via ASOS
BDG Classic Solid Cardigan in Maroon via UO
Rhinestone Bib Necklace via UO
this girl did.
For some reason I have really, really been feeling the color yellow/mustard lately. Proof: the cardigan, my nails, and now this perfect little dress that’ll arrive just in time to celebrate my three year anniversary with Chris. February 8, get...
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honey why you calling me so late?
[ Black cardigan - American Eagle, beige cardigan & racerback - All Saints, bottoms - BDG via UO, shoes - Deena & Ozzy via UO, rings - assorted from the years, scarf - mom’s ]
OK, so I have written and deleted two paragraphs/rants. The quick and less annoying version to read amounts to this:
For some reason, I’m just feeling all out of sorts lately.
Blah....
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january lately
A mystery package arrived from best friend M this week. Inside? Pug bookends!
Awkward moment of the week: the moment you realize you really do need to go grocery shopping because you are completely out of toilet paper. And have resorted to using tissues.
The boys looking so serious.
And not so serious.
This is my...
ready for the Patriots game! Tom Brady won his...
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be the girl you were too lazy to be yesterday
[ Blouse - Threadsence, bottoms - BDG via UO, shoes - Gordman’s, hat - Walmart, Coat - Old Navy ]
I dressed for success this morning. This morning that was 22 degrees…hence why I seem to be clenching my fists in every photo. Red lipstick—check, heels—check, sweater leggings underneath my trousers for extra warmth—doesn’t count, and this amazing new...
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a roadtrip to arizona for the fiesta bowl
Obviously I am a little bit behind since this happened a few weeks ago. But here are the photos (and photos and photos) from our trip to go see OSU play in the Fiesta Bowl!
The numbers:
4 states
16 hours in a RV
4 margaritas
70,000 fans packed into a stadium
1 overtime
1 winner—Oklahoma State!
The margarita machine!
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hard luck
[ Jacket, scarf - Forever 21, top - Gap c/o Chris, sneakers - Converse, sweater leggings ]
Being indecisive with my photo format today and trying something different. Probably won’t stick with it but I like it for this post.
I can’t think of what to write. But here are two things that come to mind from this week.
1. Day three into new semester and so far it’s been a mess....
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my last semester of school started today!—let’s get this done already!
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you keep me wide awake and waiting for the sun
[ Scarf - Chris’, sweater - Old Navy, top - local, pants - BDG jean via UO, flats - Buckle ]
These photos were taken over holiday break on the last day we were at my parents. I nabbed this sweater at Old Navy for $10 while Christmas shopping. Flats seen before here and here. After coming home, unpacking and cleaning, Chris took me out for a little dinner date at Red Lobster....
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clips and phrases
[Cardigan - BDG via UO, top (old) - unsure, necklace (old), pants - American Eagle, boots - local shop] New Years Illustration - Kelli Murray
This is what an Alissa looks like at 8:30a. Squinty and grumpy, and somewhere between a quick breakfast of homemade waffles (thanks for the left overs, mom!), a packed lunch in a WalMart sack (classy), and rushing out the door for work. Can you tell...
December 2011
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December was hectic. Between finishing up with finals, working during break and sorting out our family’s Christmas plans (and presents)—it wasn’t until two days before Christmas when things started finally slow down for me. I was able to catch my breath. I was able to be with family and finally enjoy the holiday.
And enjoy the Christmas present memory of riding in a horse...
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a (very special) new thing
[ Sigma 18-50mm lens ]
It was this time last year when I gave myself the goal “if I want to try something—just try it!”. I wanted to push aside my anxiety, and my fear of failure. A big part of that dealt with being more proactive and more creative with my blog. I’ve always been blogging, whether on tumblr or way back during xanga/livejournal days, and I wanted my...
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with love, oklahoma
[ Cardigan - BDG via UO, scarf - gift, top and pants (old) - American Eagle, boots - local ]
Today I am so happy and honored to be guest posting for the lovely Charity of c’est la belle vie! I have attached my photos here for you to enjoy, but please pop over to her blog to see what I had to say about this look.
Hope everyone is having a great Thursday. I am so loving this time off work...
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i would swallow my pride, and choke on the rinds
Beanie - Old Navy, leather jacket- Forever 21, hoodie & jeans - American Eagle, tee - Chris’, flats - Buckle
With all the hype about the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo books and the subsequent movie—which makes my list of top ten favorites, David Fincher made a truly amazing film—I finally gave in and bought/started reading the first book of the trilogy. And when I say...
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frohe weihnachten!*
Cardigan - BDG via UO, scarf - gift, top and shorts (old) - American Eagle, tights and flats - local
*(merry christmas! in german)
After an early start and a busy day, I’m finally relaxing with my family and on the couch cuddled up next to Chris and the pups. I’m now dressed in Rudolph pajamas (that’s right, matching top and bottoms gifted from my momma), eating...
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december lately part 2
Coat - Delia’s, scarf - UO, bag - Forever 21, cigarette jean - BDG via UO, wedges - Deena & Ozzy via UO
Look what Chris has stashed under the tree…
With the exception of Friday night, we spent the entire weekend huddled up at home. Towels lined against the door to keep the cold air out. TV marathons. Cooking together. Sharing a bottle of wine, and then ...
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dunzo!
FINALS ARE OVER! NO MORE STUDYING! NO MORE WRITING!…until next semester. And no work ‘til Monday. Free time? Hmm. Sounds nice.
today = making Christmas presents, watching the first Sherlock Holmes, snacking like crazy, going to see the new Sherlock Holmes with friends, and playing Just Dance on the Wii.
“We are constantly invited to be who we are.”
– Henry David Thoreau (via taylorcthomas)
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am / pm #1
AM: to the library and for errands BDG cardigan, Urban Outfitters scarf, Walmart dress, ASOS thigh high socks, Old Navy oxford ankle boots
PM: to work BDG cardigan, Forever 21 top, BDG cigarette jean, BDG loafers
I’ve somehow revisited my Maroon 5 obsession from sophomore year of high school. Listening to them when I get ready, on my walk to classes, on my drive to work, and mini trips...
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december lately part 1
Scarf and coat - Forever 21, cigarette jean - BDG via UO, wedges - Deena & Ozzy via UO
Still in the middle of finals, but here are some bits and pieces of life according to my camera.
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an update aka project 3 of 5
Here’s a peek of one of my five projects (+an exam) I had due for finals. This project was for my fiction writing class and we had to write a story and turn it into the professor in an audio format (cd, mp3, etc.) T and I had a lot of fun (even though we didn’t finish until 3a this morning) playing around with the music and adding in sounds/noises. Then we ran with the idea of ...
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brb
It’s dead week y’all and everyday I’m hustlin’ studyin’
Meaning I’m going to be knees deep in finishing up three manuscripts (and recording one of them), a long paper, studying, and studying to get ready for finals.
I’ll see you when I see you!
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silence and noise
Coat and shorts -Forever 21, sweater and tights - local, top - Silence and Noise, wedges - Deena & Ozzy
Things that I don’t understand and don’t want to talk about:
This outfit. It looked better in my head.
Keeping up with the Kardashian’s. Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Kourtney and Kim Take New York. Khloe & Lamar. Why can’t I look away?
When...
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give a little more
Blazer - the Wooden Nickel, tops - Forever 21, leggings - local, boots - local
Blazer seen before here and here.
Dead week is next week, then its finals. This has been a particularly hard semester for me, not only because of my class load, but because of other factors as well. I’m just so anxious, excited, and exhausted being so close to being finished with it.
After seeing this...
November 2011
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wish to wear / j. crew's very merry gift guide
Lodge moccasins, Archie Grand for J. Crew notebook, Printed iPhone 4 case, Weatherby rain boots, Skinny calf hair belt
Looking for some cute gifts for Christmas? Christmas shopping makes me anxious! This + money usually leaves me scrapping gifts together last minute but J. Crew has you covered with their Very Merry Gift Guide. Here are a few that caught my eye!
(Gasp. $60 for a belt?...
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keep your hopes up high & your heads down low
Beanie - Forever 21, sweater - Chris’ from Hollister, tee - Truly Madly Deeply, sweater leggings - Gordman’s, socks - ASOS, boots - American Eagle
Two more full weeks of classes and then it’s finals week. Two weeks.
But for now it’s still the weekend/Thanksgiving break. Aside from today, I think I’ve worn the same pair of sweatpants four times in a row. Chris and...
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Thanksgiving morning Chris and I were scurrying around the house. Trying to get all three dogs clean (muddy paws and noses from playing outside) and settled, finishing the remaining laundry, packing up the car and getting ready.
I’ve been trying to time a good day for Chris and I to take our holiday/Christmas card photo for the past two weeks. But it wasn’t happening—if it...
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monday feelings
Friday night the university got news of two of our (basketball) coaches dying in a plane crash. All games were canceled but our football game away. That night, our football team got their first loss of the season.
“November 18, 2011, is a day Oklahoma State will never forget. It was a day where OSU fans, players and coaches awoke to the news of tragedy and went to bed with...
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splurge, splurge + a side of guilt
All from Urban Outfitters, from left to right: BDG Woven Tassel Loafers, Silence & Noise Keyhole Tank Top in black multi, BDG Cigarette Jean, Deena & Ozzy Sculpted Wedge, Staring at the Stars Open Weave Fringed Scarf in grey, Sparkle & Fade Colorblock Tulip Dress, BDG Classic Cardigan in chartreuse, Truly Madly Deeply Merci Tee in blue.
Purchased.
To help ease my guilt for...
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five things from this week
1. Long sleeves, scarves, boots, coats, my cappy.
2. Chris’ spiffy frames
3. Photo-boothing it up for Chris’ 25th birthday. $4 too expensive to retake cute ones. His parents took us to the amazing Warren Theater—reclining chairs, served meals, drinks—to watch Immortals.
4. A package of beauty goodies from Lipstick & Stockings that includes my new favorite...
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light up the lawn
from August and from my drafts folder.
The first time I went, I was a freshman. I had only lived on campus for a week, if even that long, and was eager to become involved in the school. A bit nervous too. It was the first event of the school calendar year.
The second time I went as a senior. I carried two cans of corn, one for me and one for Chris, as our entry tickets. We had...
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wish to wear / stitched + adorned
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Just stumbled upon this cute little shop called Stitched + Adorned. All items are from independent designers and hand picked by the shop owners.
1, 3, & 5…please don’t sell out!
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stress & mess
If I’m being honest, I have been a big ball of crazy for the past two weeks. My internship + 18 hours of school is finally catching up with me. If I’m being honest, I think I have cried at least every other day for the past two weeks. From stress, from personal issues. Sometimes just out of spells of frustration and others sobbing, huddled against Chris’ chest.
And...
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carry this picture for luck
Blazer, tights, ring - local, top, skirt, handbag - Forever 21, suedette wedges - New Look
November has become the birthday month since Chris and I got together. Within the first two weeks of this month, we have my mom’s birthday, Chris’, one of my sister’s, and one of Chris’ sister’s.
My parents are leaving in a week to go visit that very birthday...
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just bend the pieces til they fit
Scarf - Old Navy, top - Gordman’s, jeggings - American Eagle, flats - unsure
Hello internet. A quick post for now, I’ll properly update tomorrow I promise.
Also, hello November.
with Ossie
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there comes a time
where you have to swallow your pride and take a step back, in order to move forward.
(via mikelernerphotography)
October 2011
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i like the light but hate the heat
Hat - unsure, sweater - Gordman’s, top & jeans - American Eagle, boots - local Camera c/o my dad: Nikon D3100
I went solo (and a bit goofy) with the camera today using the tripod and the (frustrating) timer.
Today started early, or at least was suppose to. I hit snooze a few times. I worked from bed on some unfinished tasks for work and then seriously considered skipping...
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too many lists
I feel like my life is literally wrapped around my planner. I’m a list maker and when I get stressed I’m make them only to remake them several times, a very anxious habit. I’m there right now, feeling seriously behind and it’s only Monday.
What I need to do: -enroll! enroll! enroll! …for the last time! -read & critique 2 nonfiction manuscripts -read &...
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full hearts can't lose
Coat, shoes - Old Navy , sweater leggings - Gordman’s Camera c/o my dad: Nikon D3100
What? Alissa regularly updates her blog? Nope, not this week. Or last week. But I have legitimate excuses, guys.
1. I’m stretched thin and exhausted from school and work. Ironically, my last year at college I’ve actually been working my hardest. Definitely no senioritis here. +I took...