Great Opportunities

Because of these two photos, I've been given the opportunity to start modeling. Something I never really considered, because I never really thought I had anything worth flaunting... But thanks to "Sexiest Women in Salt Lake City" I may just be getting my big break. Its not something I would attempt to make a career out of, but maybe this is a good opportunity for me. After all, everyone could use a boost of self confidence!

Monroe Addict

I love my sisters style! I feel like a toddler trying to dress myself for the first time next to her. I ought to hire her as my own personal stylist...

I'm Changing

What do you think of the new me?

Kaytee Anna

My idol responded to my post on Instagram! You should totally like Kaytee Anna on Facebook & read her story in PUSH magazine. She's so inspirational, & I can't believe she took the time to respond to a fan!

This is Me, Take it or Leave it

I don't care what you think, I'm proud of the way I look. I'm not afraid to change to please myself, because I must certainly will not change to please anyone else.

We All Need a Little Change

For the past three years, my hair has been short. I've had every short style imaginable, every color, every length (even buzzed), & for the past three years, everyone has been BEGGING me to grow my hair out. For the past year, I've been trying to do just that, but the process has been slow & miserable... So... I got extensions. And no, I didn't pay for them. They were a birthday present from my Mum, & is taken me quite some time to make them but I finally got the chance last night & here its the result;

Ladylike

I don't know what it is, but lately I've started dressing up. Something I've never really done up until this point in my life. Maybe it's the overwhelming joy of being able to wear normal sized clothes again (thank GOD!), or maybe I've just got too much time on my hands out here in the boonies, but its nice to feel confident about my appearance, & the compliments don't hurt either!

Fighting the Urge

I'm doing it again... I'm fighting with myself over whether I should dye my hair to a more natural color or if I should go extreme & dye it bright blue & black. I have to admit, I want to try looking as natural as possible. I just wish I didn't feel so damn insecure! I don't really feel confident in my own skin I guess. That's really sad to say... but I feel more like myself when my hair & makeup are covering the real me up. I hate it! I just want to feel attractive. NATURALLY attractive.

So here I am... debating over whether I should go golden blonde or black & blue. What do you think? I need to learn to accept myself for who I really am on the outside as well as the inside, but I'm so torn between what makes me feel good temporarily & what will make me feel good in the long run. It sounds like I've already made up my mind... but I really haven't. I don't know what I want. I want to look like a Mum, but not like a frumpy Mum. I still want to look like ME. Why is this so difficult?! Please give me your input, because I can't decide.

More Autumn Stylespiration - Getting Thrifty

I can't get enough of this style blogger! The Mop Top is truly inspired. With her oxfords, chunky scarves & classy coats, her vintage taste brings together all the older style staples I can't get enough of, & she has quickly become my latest fashion obsession!

 

 

 

 

Fall Stylespiration - Dresses

Something I love about fall - you can still rock a dress, but you have the luxury of adding tights and/or a cozy sweater to stay warm! I'm big on the extra's of fall. Everything comfy, cozy, & classy. It's without a doubt, one of my favorite things about the season. Everybody's either thrown on a hoodie & a beanie, or they dressed to impress. Either way, with the cooler weather & the gorgeous hues of the leaves & the darker skies... I am one happy woman!

 

Fall must haves: knee length socks, woolen tights, scarves, hats, sweaters & cardigans, a heavy duty purse, a good book to pass the time, a camera & a comfortable pair of boots!

Casual Chic Fall Stylespiration

More style inspiration from Gal Meets Glam - http://galmeetsglam.blogspot.com/

Fall Fashion Inspiration - All About the Skinnies

Some simple fall style inspiration from Tricia Gosingtian - http://blog.triciagosingtian.com/

Tattoo Inspiration for Ivy Rose

The Definition of Class

I don't know how many of you have heard about the Kate Middleton scandel, but I find it absolutely disgusting that somebody so respected can be shown in such a disrespectful display to the public. Especially someone who strives to uphold such an incredibly high standard on behalf of the public. Kate is the very definition of class, & for someone to expose her in the worst way possible makes me sick. I can't imagine anyone being that low.

I have so much respect for this woman. She is everything I can imagine Diana would have wanted for her son, & I hope that the photographer responsible for the photos gets what he deserves. She is an incredible role model, & a very respected public icon. Anyone who attempts to show her in any other way obviously isn't very intelligent, because neither the royal family, or the public will take this lightly.

Classic with an EDGE

I want to get inked again so badly... just the past few days, all I can think about is pea coats, wellies, scarves & tattoos. It's ridiculous. My style has matured so much since I was fourteen. I used to be all about the neon jewelry & the graphic tee's & obnoxiously tight skinny jeans. Now I'm all about classic styles with an edge. I think Shaun helped me develop that taste, because before I didn't know what I was doing. Since I met him I've spent a lot more time & attention on what I wear & what I'd like to, rather than throwing things together carelessly. I feel somewhat accomplished in my newfound taste & knowledge of clothes these days.

I am really looking forward to being able to get tattoos again. I've got quite a few in mind that I've been thinking of getting for a while. I honestly think I'm going to have an ink fund, because I'm addicted. I love everything about tattoos. I love the concept of being covered in artwork that represents my family, my dreams, & my memories. As for piercings... I should probably learn to take it easy on them. I go through piercings like I go through underwear, & being a female... well lets just say we go through underwear a lot more than we really need to.

I'm still contemplating what I'll be wearing for our engagement photos next month. I really want a pea coat & some wellies, but considering how short we are on cash & with us paying rent & doctor bills & trying to get phones... I think I might have to make do with what I have. It isn't an ideal situation but I'll get over it. What matters is that I'm getting photos taken with Shaun & bump for our wedding invitations :) That's more than enough for me.

Orange Crush

I think I've found my new girl crush... Aleksandra Wydrych. She is probably the most incredibly appealing creature I have ever laid eyes on, even if it's only online. Her bright orange hair & piercing eyes just capture me & I can't pull my own eyes away for long enough to focus on writing this post, let alone do anything else around the house. Physically, she is everything I want to be & everything I'd want in another woman.

According to my research, she's a Polish model & photographer. She's absolutely incredible, & her talent is just indescribable. I honestly hope I can contribute to the artistic world like she has. She's so REAL. It's no wonder so many people aspire to be her. As much as I would LOVE to be her, I know that I'll only ever be incredible if I'm proud to be in my own skin the way she is. As much of a tragedy that is, I know that I have just as much potential if I would only allow myself to be me - in the fullest, weirdest sense of the word.

And yes, I would LOVE to dye my hair bright Orange, but I want to be unique. It's just a damn shame that everyone else seems to get to the good stuff before I do. I mean, how many people would honestly dare to dye their hair ORANGE?!!! It's just not fair. But I will find some way of expressing myself in my own way, regardless of how hard it is to find something all of my own.

Steampunk - My Oldest & Latest Obsession

I can honestly say I was born & bred to live & breathe Steampunk's incredible style. The buttons, the lace & leather & all those cogs... I'm honestly in love. If I had anything other than my knee length socks similar to the syle, I'd be rocking it all the time!

Steampunk Inspiration

I can't get enough of this steampunk! It's just so pretty & unique to me, I want to take it & spin it my way for our wedding... I just have to figure out how. I love all the cogs & the rustic victorian style, but I don't want to incorporate it TOO much so we completely lose the original Doctor Who tweak we were going to throw in there so I want to figure out how to combine the two without going overboard, & I have to keep in mind our location & certain arrangements that we already decided on.

I already knew that I wanted to design my own dress, & as much a I wanted to keep it somewhat simple, I really want it to stand out too. I want to come up with something that nobody has ever done before, which isn't easy these days. I definitely don't want white AT ALL, but I don't want to look like a bridesmaid either - which is why I'm considering going for a champagne colored dress with a Tardis Blue corset & some really out of this world heels. Hell, I might even design my own veil/headpiece. You never know ;)

I'm also considering having cogs of all sizes scattered here & there througout the decor. I want to keep the steampunk influence to a minimal, but it's so tempting to get carried away with it! I especially love the top hats & the jewelry. Those are two things I do want to incorporate. At least with my own getup.... I just want it to be special & unique to us & our relationship.

It's not too far off you know... our wedding day I mean. I guess it is if we're taking it day by day, but keeping in mind that Ivy Rose is due in less than three months & the wedding is taking place when she's barely two months old, it seems much much closer. I can't believe I'm going to be a Mum, & a wife in less than six months! It sounds silly, but I'm starting to feel old. Not OLD old, but older. It's like I'm finally making the transition from teenager to adult, (although you won't catch me saying that out loud). But I do feel more mature, mentally & physically. Maybe thats a good thing?

  

New Hair for a New Me

Earlier today my roommate went to see her parents out in Eagle Mountain, & when we were growing up I can honestly say I wasn't the best friend, or the best example... & I definitely was NOT her parents favorite. In fact, her Dad hated me with a burning passion & her Mum was just too damn sweet to admit she felt the same way. Anyway, when she was out visiting her family I guess her Mum told her that she really liked the person I've become. I can honestly say that I am SHOCKED. I'm one of those girls who everyone's parents seem to dislike, no matter what I do to try & make peace, so to hear that her Mum was impressed with me was a huge deal!

 

Despite how miserable I get at random, & how insecure I often feel, I actually do like who I am these days. I'm a lot stronger, a lot happier, & so much smarter than I was when I left home at sixteen. My style hasn't changed much, & many of my interests are the same, but I'm a completely different person than I was two years ago & I am proud of that. I've worked so hard to be a better person, & I guess that it shows! So I'm going to give myself a new look to go with the new me. I'm going to get myself some hair dye & get my bangs trimmed & start making more of an effort to look good.

The only question is; should I dye it red with white blonde highlights, or black with white?

Pan in Autumn

For those of you who don't know me very well or at all; I am a Peter Pan fanatic. I've been to the play in London God knows how many times, I've read the book until the pges started falling out, & I adore the Disney movie so much that I have it memorized. When my hair started growing in red again, a close friend of my parents even started calling me Peter Pan (which secretly, I didn't mind too much). I had some photo's done for a modeling session not last Autumn, but the one before & despite the dark eye makeup & the lip piercing, I still ended up looking a lot like Pan. Oh well I guess, considering I have based my style around his so much the past year that I can't help but look back & wish I still could fit into most of my pre-pregnancy wardrobe.

 

 

That's one thing to look forward to once I start to get my body back - being able to throw on my tights, shorts, & boots & parade around like a ridiculous, badly dressed teenager again. I might be a Mum, but that doesn't mean I have to dress like mine. Anyway, just thought I'd share my unintentional Peter Pan modeling shoot with you. Enjoy!

 

Boots: Kohls, Skinny Jeans: Vanity, Scarf: A Birthday Present from a Friend, Belt: Vanity, Shirt: My Younger Sister's, Sweater: Also My Sister's.