Magnolia Trees in the Spring

Outfit Details:

Top & Jeans & Booties : TJmaxx

If you've ever looked through my blog, you might have realized that my favorite picture place is in front of this magnolia tree during spring - when it's in full bloom. Nothing can stop me. Not even a cold. Which was exactly what I was fighting when this specific photo shoot took place. But I hid all evidence of the cold away with a little extra foundation, all so that I could have a moment frozen forever beside my favorite tree.

Here's to spring and its soon arrival. I'm counting down the days, are you?
.Misha. 

Borrowed Skirts

Outfit Details:

Coat: Kohl's

Dress: Lace Affair

Lace Vest: TJmaxx

Skirt: Borrowed from my sister (until she realizes it's gone)

Earrings: Body Central

Necklace: Vintage

Shoes: Target
Puppy: Ollie

I found this skirt in a closet, it wasn't until after I wore it for these pictures that I found out it's my sisters. I'm just keeping it safe for her. I love its metallic sheen and how it bends to the wind. I didn't have anywhere to go, but I just liked dressing up. It was such a fun day for pictures and my little puppy agreed. Some days he's just so photogenic.

Guest of the Wind

Outfit Details:

Coat: Kmart

Coverup & Dress & Earrings: Forever21

Boots: Target

Purse: TJmaxx

Ring: gift

It might have been a little too cold for this dress, but I've been anxious to wear it since I bought it. I had trouble trying to figure just how to wear it at first, but while trying on something different I had a flash. I paired with these boots and it just seemed to mesh. Funny how something so simple can change a whole outfit. Also, I liked how the wind seemed to add something mysterious to the entire look.

Is it just me or has this winter seemed especially long? Shouldn't it already be spring? I think the birds agree, they haven't stopped crying for the past two weeks. I'm not one for heat, but I still have cabin fever from all this cold. In case you didn't know this, today was the first "real" day of spring. I couldn't tell, it snowed on me. I'll stop complaining, I'm sure spring will be here soon.

"Sisters, Sisters"

Outfit Details:

Airforce coat & Airforce Sweatheart ring: Vintage

Green Leather Jacket: Forever21

Lace vest: TJ Maxx

Dress: Hottopic

Necklace & Bracelet & Purse: Forever21

Tights & Shoes: Target

Puppy: Indigo

I went up to the city to spend the night with my sister. We went to a french group, shopped, watched TV, ate out, and used book shopped. It was our Valentine's Day and unintentionally I even dressed for the holiday.  

When it comes to sisters, I always think of that one song from the movie -  White Christmas. "Never were there such devoted sisters." With all the coldness, it has been making me think back to Christmas. However, I think I'm ready to move warm weather. I've got cabin fever.

Returning to Cranford

Outfit Details:

Jacket & Shirt: Forever21

Skirt: Made by me

Belt: Charlotte Russe

Sweater Tights: Tj Maxx

Abby Boots: Hottopic

Choker & Earrings: Claire's (repurposed by me)

Airforce Sweatheart ring: Vintage

Black Ring: Gift-Belgium

Purse: Charming Charlie

I adore romance. However, I have the bad habit of cracking up during what are supposed to be serious romantic scenes. I've been watching the Return to Cranford and sincerely enjoying it. Tom Hiddleston is in it - Loki from Thor and Avengers - I've really started to like him. I liked him even when he was a bad guy, but now that he's the good guy you root for I absolutely adore him. I have such a weakness for period English shows. Cranford always makes me think of the Shakespear play Much to do about Nothing. Watch the tv show and I think you'll understand.

"I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."

An awe inspiring quote by Galileo Galilei.

I was always scared of being outside at night. Perhaps it was because I lived in the country and feared whatever dangerous animals might be lurking in the darkness, waiting to take a bite of me. Despite my small fear of night I love the stars. I remember when I was twelve and I realized that such peace could be found among the darkness and the twinkle of the stars. I just love being outdoors, but at night, when every thing is so silent, everything else just melts away. It makes my heart melt just at the thought.

Outfit Details:

Airforce Coat: vintage

Scarf: from streetmarket in Belgium

Dress & Necklace & Bracelet: Forever21

Tights: TJmax

Shoes: Target (same)

Airforce Sweatheart Ring: vintage

There is something about a good simple dress, something that can be dressed up or down. I had completely forgotten about this dress until I pulled it out for Christmas Eve dinner. I normally prefer to wear my hair up as it gives the outfit a pixie look, but I ended up running behind schedule. It doesn't help that my bangs are at that awkward length, too long to be regular bangs, but too short to be pulled to the side. I'll cut them eventually I'm sure.

I'm finally over this sickness, I'm still not sure what to call it as it was a mix of a cold and flu. I'm looking forward to embracing life outside of my room again. I really want to go used book shopping. For now though I'll just enjoy my own book collection. Goodnight and don't forget to glance at the stars now and then.