When You're Actually Alive.

You've read any of my recent posts you probably now that this past week I was working on an Egypt inspired outfit. Part of making the outfit is also doing inspiration research and when I did my research I looked at all the photos of Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra and noticed the great eye makeup.


I was inspired to buy Maybelline's gel eyeliner so that I'd be able to try the winged eyeliner look. I've only has the chance to use the product once, but so far so good. It seems like pretty good quality. The brush it comes with is different than eyeliner brushes I've dealt with in the past, I think I actually like this one.

What new products have you tried recently?

When It Comes.

Here is a vintage pattern I bought for less than $4.00 and had framed. (It isn't framed yet in this photo, I took this when I first bought it.) Very easy art!

Heart Beating.

I looked at the clock a moment ago and realized I only had 7 minutes left until it was a a new day, and that I hadn't posted yet.

Anyway, I have another project due tomorrow. It's supposed to be inspired by Egypt, and I ended up making a romper.

I've actually never worn a romper before, but I've wanted to try one for a while. So, I guess we should hope I can pull it off!

What do you think of rompers? Do you have any? Would you wear one?

(Photos of the romper and my other recent project soon!)

On The Edge.

I just wanted to take a moment to share one of my favorite things at the moment. I'm kind of obsessed with the Urban Decay Ammo palette. I've been using it almost constantly since I bought it a few weeks ago. The colors are great and the quality is amazing.

Take Me Back.

I was on the search for a jean jacket for a while, particularly after I saw Rachel Bilson rocking one months ago. However, I didn't find one that I liked until just recently. I was on the great search for jeans, and spotted one in the sale section. It turned out it was on sale from $49.99 to just $10. The one I bought isn't online, but it is from the brand Future Favorites. They also have cute denim shirts! I've loved wearing the jacket with cute dresses. I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to wear it with jeans, I think denim on denim is a very tough look.

In summary, I've loved having my jean jacket. The only downside is that pretty soon it'll be too hot to wear it. Still, it'll be a great piece for next fall.

Call Me, Anytime.

I realized that I haven't posted about music in quite a while, so here is one of my favorite songs of the moment. I've posted other Tyler Hilton songs in the past, but this one is from his upcoming album, The Storms We Share.

I thought it was fitting to post one of his songs because I'm going to see him in concert this month.

Me and my friend are going to make shirts to wear, so I'll be sure to share the photos!

I actually did have a fashion post planned today because I was going to share my inspiration for my Egyptian inspired outfit (due this week), but I realized that after I printed it out to turn in, I didn't save the file! Oh well. Imagine: Elizabeth Taylor, hieroglyphics, and strapless rompers.

I finished another dress last week, so pictures soon. I'll have lots of projects to share over the next few weeks.

Now, I have a muslin sweater to sew and I need to be ready for Gossip Girl. See you tomorrow, lovelies!

Rocky Start.

I said that I was going to make a post every day of May, but here it is, May 2nd and I've already broken that promise! I took the SAT yesterday, so I ended up having a pretty busy day. I woke up this morning and realized I had completely forgotten. Anyway, my promise still stands, it just starts a day late.

I didn't think the SAT was terribly hard, just painfully long. But I guess we'll see what my scores say about that. Anyway, other than having to wake up early and take standardized testing, my day was actually good.

After the test I came home and there was a flea market across the street. I walked over and ended up finding a few great deals. I got season six of Friends (unopened) for just $10 (and it is a great season, can you say, "The One With The Routine), American Pie ($3), and Switching Goals ($1). Does anyone remember that movie? I love to reminisce and watch old Olsen movies. You can find them for really cheap now, and they provide me with a lot of joy.

Later that day I went and visited my brother with my family and got to see his new house. Then I came home and watched an episode of Friends, and then I really just had to crash.

Today I cleaned my room in the morning and then I went to the mall. I've been seeking out a place that would have the OPI Shrek collection in. I called 3 Trade Secrets, 1 Ulta, and been in a few other stores, and nobody had in yet. (Yes, I could have ordered it online, but I prefer not to. Anyway, I finally called a particular salon at the mall that usually has a great OPI selection and they said they had it in. I ended up buying just 2 colors, but I have a feeling that I'll be going back for at least 2 more. I bought Ogre The Top Blue (the darker blue) and Who The Shrek Are You? (the Shrek green). I think they'll be great for summer. I'm going to use the green tonight.

I also went to Michaels and bought a new Audrey Hepburn poster and bought a frame for a vintage pattern (great art).

Now, I the due dates for my dresses are getting closer and closer together, and the upcoming one is the shortest I've faced yet. So I better get to cutting out fabric pieces!

"You know that feeling you get on a Sunday? When you just have the whole day to yourself, and it's been great, but then you remember you have to go to school the next day, and it ruins the whole rest of the night."

I always think of that quote on Sundays, but nonetheless I hope everyone has a fabulous Sunday! Make the best of it. Watch The Celebrity Apprentice, Curtis Stone is quite the hottie.