Oooh something shiny!
This outfit was inspired by childhood. Simply being a kid. The hair baubles depicted here are almost exact replicas of the very same ones I wore as a child. Really. It's amazing the kind of vintage-style things you can buy at CVS these days. Okay, so they're not vintage. Then it's amazing the kinds of things that DON'T go out of style. Well for kids at least. Take these Silly Bandz, for example. This is my meager collection, each one a gift from a different person. How long do we think these will last?
purple embroidered unicorn sweatshirt : handmade by my grandmother Connie
bangles : Indian-ish store downtown
blue and silver unicorn bracelet : I haven't the foggiest
Silly Bandz : gifts from friends
clunky red bracelet : hand-me-down from Ima
hair baubles : CVS earlier this week
sparkly heart hair clips : Meijer a few weeks ago
blue kitty earrings : hand-me-down from Ima
Today I have the Sailor Moon buns again. Jealous? Well not anymore, for I shall tell you my secret!!
First thing's first though, make sure that you have six ponytail holders and a hairbrush before you get started. You definitely want to go into this prepared!
1. Part your hair down the center. Separate into two loose ponytails (to avoid any confusion).
2. Divide each ponytail into a top half and a bottom half. Remove the top half from the ponytail, and put it into its own ponytail, high on the head.
3. Twist this top half ponytail into a bun (there are several techniques for this--just see what works best for you) and secure with another ponytail holder.
4. Take the bottom half of the ponytail and the bun all together, and bind the two together as if they were all one big ponytail.
Yaaaay! You have one Sailor Moon bun! Now do it again! Use the other three ponytail holders on the other side of your head.
Disclaimer: I take no part in any frustration or physical pain this process may cause you. Proceed with caution.
As for today's outfit, no new items today.
white bow headband : eBay costume
dark teal Hannah Montana long sleeved shirt : Wal-Mart
white collared button-up with frills : eBay costume
red plaid neck tie : eBay costume
black lolita lace skirt : thrift store
charcoal stockings : hand-me-down
red wedge pumps : Goodwill
Recognize the skirt?? :D
This outfit broke out some things that I haven't worn seriously since about 8th grade.
green militia jacket : Old Navy
white bow headband : eBay costume
clear plastic star hairclip : from my childhood
gray Swell Season tee : Swell Season concert a few years ago
red plaid skirt : eBay costume
black "sport" leggings : hand-me-down from Ima
purple crochet legwarmers : Targét
gray knock-off chucks : Wal-Mart (hey, I needed some cheap tennis shoes!)
I <3 Kyo wristband : birthday present a few years back
black and rainbow sparkle O-rings & green plastic punk cuff: 13th birthday present from a friend
Someone from my steel drum class told me I look like an anime character. Yessss, my life goal has been accomplished.
Sailor Moon hair to hear the Dalai Lama!! (Is there ANY logic in that??)
This looked especially cool with my white sunglasses...but alas, I do not have a picture of that.
red 3/4 sleeve top : pajamas from Chanukah a few years back
jeans : Plato's Closet
blue/yellow/green/black lacy plaid jumper : eBay
Basically, this outfit was purposefully plain to showcase this awesome eBay item I just bought. Super affordable*, too!
*I've been taught that "affordable" is the politically correct way to say "cheap"
Pigtails! I like pigtails. They are so fun! I don't think I can wear them for much longer though--due to the cold weather and all that wind, my neck will get soooo cold!
This was a super fun layering outfit to do. As with the previous outfit, I have a regular-wear and an outer-wear picture.
white frilled button-up collared blouse : hand-me-down from Ima
black and gray striped shirt : hand-me-down from Ima
black see-thru pleated skirt : hand-me-down from Ima
gray leggings : hand-me-down from Ima
black/white/gray argyle knee-his : some dept. store
Lora Como black heels with gold accent : eBay
black pinstriped coat : T.J. Maxx
