I was tagged by the lovely Lianne to do this little 7 Confessions open-ended survey and was honestly pretty excited because I find these sorts of things quite fun! However, it proved to be a bit harder to come up with these little facts than I thought it would be. Nonetheless, here we go!:
1. The sweater I'm wearing was taken from the trash. Well... not literally. A friend of a friend's was giving away some clothes so I decided to look through the goods before he did that. I found this oversized v-neck cashmere sweater among the items and immediately snatched it. Free cashmere? Score! (p.s. in this outfit, I wore it backwards and off the shoulder with another sweater underneath for added interest and warmth)
2. I've dressed myself since the 3rd grade, but that doesn't mean that I was any good at it. In late high school, I basically had two outfits in rotation for every day of the year. It wasn't that my parents didn't buy me clothes, but I only had two ensembles that I deemed "cool" enough to wear to school. I soon grew out of that phase when I realized that dressing well had nothing to do with what was considered "hip"-- a lesson that I hope to pass down to my daughter in the future should I ever be blessed with one.
3. I can drive, but I don't. My boyfriend likes to joke that he's my personal chauffeur... but it's kind of true. *blush*
4. My boyfriend has far surpassed my skills in photography now (as you can see in these gorgeous photos), but I was the one who got him into it. I used to be involved in taking photographs for the school yearbook and newspaper. The camera my boyfriend uses actually belongs to me!
5. I wear a lot less make up on a day to day basis than I do in blog photos. The reason I pile it on (relatively) in photos is because I look dog tired if I don't define my eyes. My "school" make up consists of concealer, a little bronzer and lipbalm. When I take photos for the blog, I add eyeliner and mascara, and recently the occasional red lip.
6. I used to not care for dogs (or any animal for that matter) until I met the little rascal that my boyfriend owns: a teacup yorkie named Dexter. After falling in love with the pup I now absolutely adore them!
7. I would absolutely love to be a personal stylish one day. I will jump at any opportunity to practice!
P.S. I have something exciting for you in a few days. Stay tuned!
Wearing: Zara and found sweaters, H&M knit circle scarf, Forever 21 earrings, MAC lip pencil in Brick
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oh this post is absolutely wonderful! i love learning more about my favorite bloggers! this cashmere sweater looks so fabulous on you and i would've never thought to wear it backwards. but it definitely gives it a lot of personality and looks great layered over he leopard print.
and you look amazing in all of your photos. i'm in love with the bold red lip!
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by kileen on November 23, 2010 at 9:32 PM. #
this was fun to read :) this tag has been really good in letting me know my favourite bloggers yay! you look gorgeous in this beautiful lighting. i love the material your top is made of and i steal my friends' "trash" too and we swap a lot to find new treasures
<3 angie
Pandaphilia
by Angie on November 23, 2010 at 9:37 PM. #
fun read :)
i like you!
haha your bf did an amazing job with the photos - the lighting is gorgeous!
by projectvee on November 23, 2010 at 10:10 PM. #
i wear basic makeup too on a daily basis. pretty much just like yours. haha!
Janelle
http://barestudy.blogspot.com
by BARESTUDY (Janelle) on November 23, 2010 at 10:12 PM. #
You did pretty good with your answers! I could totally see you as a chic stylist.
by MizzJ on November 23, 2010 at 10:47 PM. #
You look fantastic! Love Your pictures :D:D
by wymarzona szafa on November 24, 2010 at 1:58 AM. #
Yay... another successful tag for me! Lol... I love the "free cashmere" haha, how could we ever turn that down :) And yes to #3, except that I do drive myself to work and also back home to visit the parents. Otherwise I don't like to drive to places and hubby gets to be my chaffeur :)
by PetiteXXS on November 24, 2010 at 1:59 AM. #
You are hilarious! I drive myself to work but hubby always drives everywhere else.
The cashmere looks beautiful on you!
by Really Petite on November 24, 2010 at 8:26 AM. #
the layered sweaters are fabulous and it's such a great idea to stay warm :D Unlike you, I don't drive because I CAN'T DRIVE :( :( :(
www.monochromachic.com
by Kristy on November 24, 2010 at 9:13 AM. #
That's so nice to learn new things about you. I've always dreamed to have a chauffeur, hah:))
by Anaivilo on November 24, 2010 at 9:43 AM. #
I love oversized sweaters! I love how you wore it : ) And I think you look amazing with red lipstick :D
by The Little Dust Princess on November 24, 2010 at 10:59 AM. #
I am soo loving your red lipstick and you can so style me and tutor me on how to do that! I always look like a cheap hooker when I put the red on!
p.s. I've got an expired driver's license. That's to show how much I drive!
by 20 York Street on November 24, 2010 at 11:43 AM. #
i'm so glad to have stumbled upon your blog. i absolutely love it!
you've trained your bf well :) the pictures are amazing.
which reminds me, i gotta score myself some circle knit scarfs for this winter. hehe
you have yourself a new follower!
hope you'll do the same. :)
xx,
cins - [design3rd]
by CINDY on November 24, 2010 at 2:28 PM. #
Since I've seen you on Faboulistas blog I just love your style, the great pictures that you post, everytinh is just lovely!
http://de-vero.blogspot.com
by DeVero on November 24, 2010 at 3:43 PM. #
aww I just love this outfit~ The red lipstick, the leopard print...
The sunlight in these photos are just gorgeous too ~ Your bf has skillz~~
by InsideOut Elle on November 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM. #
Yes the shorts are from the store Forever New in Australia but I checked their online website and it doesn't seem like they sell anything online :( I've actually been dying for these Chloe shorts for the longesttttt time: http://www.styledon.com/products/chloe/1202-high-waisted-scalloped-shorts
But I can't find a website that ships it to Australia :( I hope you find your perfect scalloped shorts though! I can't get enough of them! If you get your hands on the Chloe shorts I will forever envy you hahahaha ... actually I kind of already do, your blog and clothes are amazinggggg. Let me raid your wardrobe pretty please! :D haha
by Annieo on November 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM. #
I'm from Vancouver as well and I love your blog, your pictures are very cute!
You have a new follower!
Kisses!
by Trendy Feeling on November 24, 2010 at 6:37 PM. #
You are so beautiful! I love the layered sweaters.
xxx
Jessi
by jessidebergerac on November 24, 2010 at 7:22 PM. #
The photos are gorgeous! Your boyfriend is quite talented I must say. That's a cool idea how you layered your sweaters, I've never thought of that. You look great! The red lipstick suits you.
Lianna
www.thesavvyfrugalista.com
by The Savvy Frugalista on November 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM. #
Brilliant!
www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com
by plentyforpennies on November 25, 2010 at 3:22 PM. #