A Little School Girlish

Outfit Details:

Pumpkin Soup Cardigan & From Gear to Ear earrings: Modcloth

Shirt & Skirt: Walmart

Peter Pan Collar shirt: Lace Affair

Tights & Boots: Target

Necklace: gift

Puppy: Ollie & Kitten : Myka

I love my pets, that should be rather obvious to anyone who knows me. I don't think I'd ever survive without some by my side. Like humans I've always found it amazing how personalities differ with these creatures. Scared-y dogs and fearless cats. 

Something that has grabbed me of late was the death of my puppy-Ollie who is feature greatly in this blog and in these pictures. It's strange on some level I feel as if I should apologize for being so sad over his death, he was just a dog. But that's ridiculous. I've lived beside him for eleven years, his been a constant companion, a friend. He's sat with me as I've read, he's gone on great adventures with me, and he's been there every morning when I got home from work.  He was as real as any person I've known; and even if you've only read a few of my posts you should be able to recognize how much I loved him. So I shouldn't feel like I need to apologize for being heartbroken over losing my yellow puppy. 

I still have a couple outfits that I need to put up that has him parading beside me, it's a little strange, but then I'm so grateful that he was by my side so much that my camera caught many cute photos of him. That being said I've been having a hard time even editing them, which is one reason I've taken a little break from this outfit journal of mine. But now I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things. Also I think it's perfect to have a post about my puppy on Valentine's Day, last year he shared in my outfit as well. 

P.S. Here's a few adorable pictures of Ollie.

See Spot Run

Outfit Details:

Boots: TJmaxx

Skirt & Shirt: Kohl's

Tights: Target

Vest: Body Central

Necklace: gift

The best thing about coming home from work is this - not too little - little guy. He gets all hyped up when he sees me, runs around in circles and steps on my foot - it's how he shows affection. No matter how long a day seemed, he manages to brighten it up when I see him charging towards me, normally before I even get out of the car. Life would not be the same without these little creatures along our sides. 

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.

The Trees Move

Outfit Details:

Coat & Red Tank top: Kohl's

Sweater: Thrifted

Jeans & Boots & Scarf: Hottopic

Necklace: Forever21

Earrings: Charming Charlie

Ring: Belgium

Puppy: Ollie

For once I was climbing trees in jeans. Normally I prefer to climb in skirts and tights, snagging my tights in the process. Prefer isn't really the word. I get the urge to climb when I'm in skirts-there that's better.

This shirt was only 25 cents. It was a quick purchase, made mainly so that I have an over-sized sweater at my hands. If spring ever comes, I mean when spring finally comes I'll have to put it away, but I'm enjoying my winter wardrobe right now. At the same time I'm itching to start wearing sleeveless shirts. I really should keep this outfit in mind for next Christmas  I don't think I intended for it to seem so themed. Ah, it's too late now. Hope you all have a wonderful beginning to this week and that spring comes soon.

Lazy Days

Coat & Jeans: Kohl's

Shirt & Shoes: Hot topic

Necklace: Gift (originally from Icing, I think)

Sweater: Thrifted/hand me downs (Target, originally)

Gloves: Target

Slitherin Scarf: Amazon

I normally don't photograph last minute outfits. But the outdoors were calling to me, so I grabbed my tripod and camera and took a hike. I also had a few companions to make the freezing cold and wind a little bit more enjoyable. Though they aren't photographed, I had earmuffs that I wore for all the walking. Otherwise, my ears would have been bright pink. I keep on underestimating the wind. I look outside and see that the wind is barely moving the tree's branches and decide to venture out. As soon as the door shuts, locking me into the cold, the wind picks up and nearly blows me away. I love the wind, but the freezing temperatures, made me think about breaking up with it. Also the white stuff in my hair is snow, not dandruff.

Professor Patches

Outfit Details:

Airforce Coat: Vintage

Sweater: Target (thrifted/hand me downs)

Dress: Spotted Moth

Tights & Shoes & Hat: Target

Scarf: Belgium

Purse: Charlotte Russe

Earrings: Body Central

Puppy: Ollie

My ears are as red as my hair. The hat offered little protection from the snow and wind. I love corn fields, especially after the harvest and preferably when there isn't too much mud to track back into the house. The frozen ground offered a perfect traipsing land. While the bitter, freezing weather might have derailed my plans of exploring I love running around with my puppies.

This dress is one of my favorites that I own. However, I haven't worn it as much as I would like because of practicallity. It's a little too light for winter and short, especially with the wind. I tucked another skirt underneath this time I wore it, and it made it much more comfortable. I love colors of nature, I love nature in case I haven't made that clear yet. Even as I look over these pictures, my heart speeds up at the thought of the outdoors. I'm such a geek for that stuff. As girly as I am when it comes to clothes, hair, and makeup I am still that country girl I was raised to be. The one that had the whole world to be my playground. I was so spoiled. 

This sweater was a donation from my friend. As it no longer fit her, I got it. I have a soft spot for professor elbow patches. I also thought that the sweater went perfectly with the undertones of this dress.