Rain? Spring? Nah.

Blazer - Silence and Noise, top - FCUK, necklace - antique mall, jeans - Delia's, boots - Dr Marten, dog - free.

Just had to include my dog in my description! The weather today was mostly rainy and miserable... and just as it seemed to stop, there was a huge downpour, only to be followed by the revealing of the sun. Reminds me so much of spring... yeah, it's quite an obsession.

I can't believe I'm approaching the "birthday" of my blog! I'll make sure to have a special post of some sort.

About my outfit, perhaps? I've been wanting to wear this top and blazer together for the past week, so I decided to pair them with jeans and my trusty ol' DMs because as I mentioned, it was pouring this morning.

I took some photos that I thought were kinda pretty:


Amateur, to say the least, but I love how drops of water look.

Hope you're all well! xox Catherine

Friday, I'm in love.

Cardigan - H&M, dress - Volcom, belt - flea market, necklace - antique, leggings - Forever 21, boots - Dr Marten

Shall I pretend I didn't have a few weeks straight when I'd listen to this song on repeat on Thursdays and Fridays? Eh, who cares. I'm a nerd and I know it. I'm so tired - you see, there's this thing called sleep, that I try to think isn't completely necessary every night. So I stay up late, and wake up early... it's a great combination. I'm so glad it's the weekend and that I have the ability to stay in and do nothing, I've been looking forward to this since Tuesday!

Hope you're all well, and enjoy your weekends!
xox Catherine

Gray and printed.

Sweater - thrifted, skirt - Forever 21, bracelet - Tiffany and Co., tights - Whole Foods, flats - Kimchi Blue.

Including the last photo because my dog's lurking in the window, and I think lurkers make photos complete. Today was yet another long day, and I'm so glad I have only one midterm to go! Tomorrow's going to be such a waste of a day, though. And it's so strange, because a year ago I would've been itching to do anything during the upcoming weekend, but I'm actually looking forward to keeping it as low key as possible - though I do have work on Saturday morning and a Stat project to do. Involving 25 bottles of soda that have yet to be purchased... gotta love procrastinating.

I'm tired, but trying to avoid a nap. I've just gotta think of something to do to occupy all of this free time - it's only 4:30pm and I'm trying to avoid studying as well. Perhaps I'll try to go to the art supply store and get something to experiment with.

Hope you're all well! xox Catherine

Just you and me, punk rock girl.

Cardigan - Silence and Noise, dress - H&M, tights - BDG, shoes - Kimchi Blue, necklace - antique via my sister, cuff - flea market.

Despite my two hour nap, I'm ridiculously tired. The week's halfway over and I've finished all of my really tough exams - Stat, Environmental and Spanish. Tomorrow I have history, but that's balanced by a decent amount of time in the art room. I'm almost done the self portrait I started last week, but I've "taken a break" to do a painting of inside of my fridge. Yep. I choose weird subjects.

Anyway... about my outfit. I'm wearing this cardigan yet again, I'm pretending most of my items in this did not come from the same place, and I'm trying to ignore the run that formed in these tights. First time wearing 'em... not too pleased. I'll probably wear them again anyway. They're relatively comfy (compared to other tights), but they're just not practical. I've just felt stuck wearing jeans all the time so I figured I'd run with the tights thing for a while.

Hope you're all well!
xox Catherine

Review time.

I'm not talking about midterms! I was contacted by the CSN Stores PromoTeam, asking if I'd be interested in reviewing one of their products from a store in the 200+ store umbrella. The products in their stores range from mailbox accessories, to shoes, to contemporary home decor.

I'm not going to disclose too much information just yet, but I now have a review to look forward to that doesn't involve filling in a multiple choice sheet. I'm excited - the product I'll be reviewing is from Allmodern.com. Stay tuned!

Rainy and wicked day.

Cardigan - H&M, dress - vintage via Punk Rock Flea Market, belt - vintage, tights - Forever 21, boots - Doc Marten.

I need to think of better titles. Anyway, I'm really not trying to do the whole girly-dress-with-badass-boots thing. It was very rainy and windy today, and I had to do a bit of walking. Functional. I kept my outfit pretty simple - I didn't feel like having jewelry compete or anything. I saw Wicked, and I loved it! I'm personally not musically inclined whatsoever, but it's amazing to imagine how much work and time goes into such productions. After the show, my mom and I went to a vegetarian restaurant that was (somewhat) nearby. The food was delicious, and I'm glad my mom will accompany me to "weird hippie vegetarian places."

The rest of my day consisted of sitting in bed reading magazines I picked up yesterday, falling asleep in the middle of reading Elle. Oops. But it's always there.

Hope your weekends went well, and to those that have off tomorrow - enjoy it! xox Catherine

PS I'm thinking I might celebrate the once again "nice" weather tomorrow by dressing in clothes that aren't sweatpants. Outfit post, perhaps?

PPS I'm going to try to reformat my layout and whatnot... I don't know where to start!

Friday, Friday, Friday...

Cardigan - Silence and Noise, tshirt - AA, necklace - antique, fork bracelet - Tiffany and Co., skirt - H&M, tights - AE, flats - Kimchi Blue.

The weather today is mild compared to how January usually is here. I know it won't last, but I'm looking on the bright side - I get to enjoy it today! It's 50 degrees or so, which is barely "warm," but compared to 20 degrees? I'll take it.

I'm planning to see the Lovely Bones with my friends tonight, tomorrow I have work, and Sunday I'm going to see Wicked on broadway with my mom (and hopefully check out a vegetarian restaurant!). I have off on Monday! I suppose this is a good start to a relatively busy weekend.

Let's see... I quite like this outfit I put together today. Am I the only one that never plans outfits ahead of time? I usually have a few ideas in my head for backup, but end up going with what I'm in the mood to wear.

Oh, my sister and I are goofballs:



She's pretty much my best friend. We're both very sarcastic (as is my brother, but he's not here at the moment) and we joke around a lot. Next semester my siblings and I all have a period of art together, I'm so excited!



Hope your weekend goes well! xox Catherine

PS Zac Posen for Target? Collection looks awesome.

Cardigan - BDG, dress - Billabong, leggings - Forever 21, belt - thrifted, shoes - Deena and Ozzy, bracelet - Tiffany and Co.

I'm actually feeling ambitious. I've decided I want to apply to a few summer programs at various schools - and even thinking about it is making me excited. To the point where I'm having difficulty typing. I'm a visual person. I don't think I need to explain that, but every day I'm more and more convinced that I need to do something creative.

I don't have the attention span to write anything more, sorry. Hope you're all well, and I'll try to respond to your comments as soon as I can! xox Catherine

Typical.

Cardigan - H&M, dress - Forever 21, tights - Whole Foods, boots - Blowfish, necklace - my mom.

This sweater is so comfortable. I don't have to keep adjusting it all day, it's sufficiently cozy (not today - this dress is sleeveless!), and the fabric itself feels quite nice. Today was no more than a typical Monday, but we're now entering midterm territory. It's very, very reassuring that all of my teachers are actually in school! I kid, so many of mine were not present today.

I've realized that I'm debuting three out of five items in this outfit. The cardigan and dress are new - from my Saturday visit to the mall, and I purchased these boots a while back but must have never worn them on here. I've definitely worn them plenty, but I suppose it was during December when I lacked the time to breathe, let alone take photos of my outfits.

I've sort of been reflecting on my weekend today. It's entirely trivial, and probably immature of me, but I haven't been able to shake it quite yet.

Hope you're well, xox Catherine

PS I've started on Weardrobe and I'm going to give Twitter another try. And just because I'm listing websites - I've been sticking to Project 365!

Garden

Rather impressed with H&M's spring Garden Collection. When thinking of spring clothing, my mind automatically thinks floral patterns, flowy silhouettes, and standing on a beach while wearing such items (and nautical inspired clothing... but that's another view). These make me want warm weather, with a slight breeze, and days that last longer. And what really gets me about this collection? Not only are the pieces budget friendly at under $60, but they're organic, sustainable, and/or recycled. Which shifts my thoughts to the project I'm supposed to be doing for my AP Environmental Science class...

There's about 70 days until spring, and looking back, around 70 days ago was my last hair cut and the day I went to my most recent concert. I'll survive, I'll survive, I'll try to survive...

Until later, xox Catherine

All images from H&M.

PS Went to the mall for the first time since probably November yesterday... bought a comfy oversize gray cardigan, a rose print body con dress, a silky black and white printed skirt, various magazines (I love browsing for hours in bookstores!), and some skincare items from the Body Shop. Growing further from my goal of purchasing a laptop, but sometimes retail therapy feels totally appropriate.

The only reason...

I'd consider attending prom. A pretty vintage dress, courtesy of my aunt, that looks like a dream on me, if I do say so myself.

Two problems: finding a date, and finding a suitable pair of shoes. The latter seems more difficult - I'm not too concerned about finding a date, the whole "prom date" thing is overrated.

Now I'm stuck in the web you're spinning...

Blazer - Silence and Noise, tshirt - Wildfox, jeans - Delia's, boots - Bamboo, bracelet - Tiffany and Co.

Introducing my new blazer and bracelet. I'll just let you all know - I'm in love with my bracelet. It's marked with Tiffany and Co., followed by the year 1909. Pretty sweet, huh? It was my "big" Christmas gift from my mom, and I love it to pieces. Seriously probably the best gift I've ever received... alongside with a trip to Disneyworld (I had always wanted to go, but didn't get to until two years ago!).

My day has been pretty good. I attended school, went to an appointment and my favorite used book store, and then had Chinese food with my best friend. It's just not exactly making me too happy that I have an AP Stat take home quiz to do... ah, whatever.

I think it's funny that "two-toned" hair is considered to be somewhat in style, mostly because my hair is unintentionally two toned. Faded auburn and whatever shade of brown my hair is, mmm... I don't want to dye my hair again though, I just want it cut.

Anyway, hope you're all well! xox Catherine

Describe the sky to me.

Cardigan - BDG, tshirt - Interpunk, leggings - Forever 21, boots - Deena and Ozzy

I'm exhausted. Four hours of sleep is really not enough... but I'm feeling oddly positive today. Not about school, though, that'd be way too far-fetched. For some reason I just want to visit a ton of colleges and whatnot.

This outfit is not the least bit creative, but it's comfy.

I'm due for a haircut, but that shouldn't be a problem, y'know, with all my free time that has magically appeared. Hopefully that'll also mean my posts will become more frequent again? I hope.

xox Catherine

Where?

I'm still here, in the dreary suburbs of Philadelphia. Christmas decorations still adorn numerous houses within view of my window - but soon enough, they won't. I'm nostalgic and sentimental. I'm constantly thinking of past memories, saying "aww, remember when...?" in my head or to whoever I happen to be with. And I'm a visual person. However, photography is not my forte. So, that brings me to the main point: Project 365.

I'm going to be taking a photo each day for the next year, not only to hone my photography "skills," if you'd care to call it that, but as a method of visually documenting what's going on, where I am, and where I'm going.

Care to keep track? Check it out here. (Flickr confuses me to pieces, so I'll be using Tumblr instead.)

Photo credit: Tumblr


And while I'm at it - how was your new years?! I've let today be a day of recovery and relaxation, but I thoroughly enjoyed bringing in 2010 with some amazing people.

xox Catherine

You won't be needing me tonight.

Cropped blazer - H&M, tshirt - AE, skirt - Target, tights - Whole Foods, shoes - Deena and Ozzy.

I think I can finally say I'm somewhat balanced. The holiday season at work has ended (good riddance!), I've been out of school for the past week, and I've been spending time with wonderful people. I still have some issues - of course, they're always present. But I do feel that I'm ending the year on a good note. Let's just hope this NYE is better than last year's (which involved sitting in my dining room, by myself, listening to my iPod, yeah.).

Today has been relatively un-busy... I slept in, went to an appointment, and basically just hung out. And I believe I will be going to my friend's house shortly, which means I'll probably change out of these clothes into something warmer. Philadelphia weather, you are far too cold for my liking.

But I thoroughly enjoy these shoes. They're comfortable, feel a little bad ass, and they're so cool. Anyway...



Went into the city on Monday and found this cool thing. I much prefer cities to boring old suburbs.

Hope you're all well, and in case I don't post before then - HAPPY NEW YEAR! xox Catherine

If you want to...

Check out Giltfuse's magnificent sale they have going on. $400 dresses for $40? I wishhhh. But sadly I lack access to a credit card.

So I'm encouraging you!

Merry Christmas

to all, if you celebrate it.

I'm in a crappy mood, hoping it'll improve by tomorrow... oh gosh, I hate holidays.

Desiring...

1 - Aldo, 2 - Topshop, 3 - Oasis, 4 - Modcloth, 5 - Vegetarian Shoes, 6 - BB Dakota, 7 - Oasis

Nevermind that Christmas is in less than a week and surely gifts have been purchased for me.


Where I'd like to be:




But instead, if I choose to venture outdoors, I'll be greeted by a foot and a half of snow and dim Christmas lights. I hate winter, I need to get out of here. And I hate mentioning stuff like this, but the most excitement I could think of right now would involve a few drinks and sleds...

Credit: Flickr, Tumblr.

Since my previous post, I have baked approximately 6 dozen cookies. Go me. But it's still not enough for all of the activities I've promised cookies for... haha, again, go me!



Tell me these are not awesome. I tend to associate Vans with clunky sneakers worn my freshmen, but these are plain sweet. I think I know of at least one pair of shoes I'll be purchasing this spring!

Image credit: Highsnobette

Well I Still Love to...

Been wearin' 'em since I got home and saw a package arrived for me. Still overpriced, but they're great. I'm ignoring the comments ("are those really yours?" from my mom) and just letting it go. I'm far too occupied with my own stuff to worry about what anyone else thinks.

On another note, I think I'm going to make a ton of cookie dough so I can bake some cookies later. xox Catherine

I just...

Ordered these:


From Spanish Moss Vintage. A pretty hefty price tag for a pair of beaten up DMs (came to $71.33 altogether), but there's no way I could buy new ones and I need some boots I can do stuff in without worrying about damaging them. I know they're on their way out of being in style probably, but they seem quite practical for me at the time being. So there.

Spreading Holiday Cheer...

I feel like this title is a joke because I'm such a scrooge. Christmas music drives me insane, I find all decorations to be tacky, the scent of pine makes me feel nauseous. But this year I've been quite fond of shopping for other people because I finally have a job and my own funds to purchase gifts for them.

And listen, I've been sick since Thursday. I stayed home yesterday and I called out of work today. Within this time period, I've completed some serious shopping that I simply don't have the time for. Let's just say Visa gift cards are the best thing ever. And I've enhanced an obsession: online sample sale websites.

I've ordered from a few, including one from which I bought my sister an awesome perfume that we've never been able to find anywhere.

I know that all of you probably have accounts on numerous of these websites already, but in case you don't...
Rue La La - get a $10 credit when you click the link!

HauteLook - one of the more popular ones, but I'd highly recommend it (this is the one I bought the aforementioned perfume from; the Lollia sale has since ended, but Pixi cosmetics, anyone?)

Beyond the Rack - I've never purchased from here, but I'm definitely checking out the Ray Ban sale tomorrow (you know, to buy a gift for myself? haha).

Ideeli - they're wonderful. There's a current/elliot sale going on right now and I'm so tempted to buy myself a pair of awesome jeans. But I'll resist...

Gilt - the famous Gilt Groupe... shall I mention I'm anxiously awaiting 12pm (three minutes) to see the holiday beauty sale? (And Gilt Fuse isn't too shabby either...)

Reverse - the less expensive spinoff of Revolve... not as much as a flash sale, but quite wonderful.

I think that covers the invite-only super sale websites. And I'm just wondering how the holidays are kind of affecting me to be this cheerful...

The blossoms of spring fall, leaving only winter's naked branch.

Blazer - H&M, tank top - Target, jeans - H&M, shoes - Target, necklace - Forever 21

Sometimes I let everything get me down. Not lately. Part of it could be that I simply lack the time to let little things affect me, and part of it could be my outlook right now. Anyway, I'll be blunt: I've been dicked over in the past week. But that's that, it's not my fault, and there's nothing I can do about it. I'm not sure I even care to. I'm just kind of in awe that people could be so low (not that I didn't know that), while others just bring me up.

Anyway, I'll go on about what I'm wearing - cheap cropped blazer from H&M that's super comfy, tank tops, my comfiest jeans, and these heels = comfy. It's become less of a foreign concept to me to wear heels regularly.

I cannot, cannot, cannot believe it's the last month of the decade. I was six ten years ago... these ten years don't even seem relevant to each other. But I'm hoping I'll find a fun way to bring in the new year, for once, since it's actually something I feel is worth celebrating.

Speaking of celebrating, my wishlist is still in development. But please tell me I'm not the only one who wants more than three circle scarves. It's so funny how I've become super stingy with my money, even though my bank account is better than it's ever been... but that's what happens when you work, eh?

xox Catherine

I will just let you know that I am absolutely exhausted. I've worked the past three days - and I worked on Black Friday. This is the first year in so many that it actually feels like Christmas. Thanks to working in a toy store, I suppose... anyway, I've been focusing so much on what to get other people, and I have no idea what I want. But expect a wish list... the next free time I get.

I want some cool wedges.

I've been so busy with work and actually trying to pay attention in school. Three weeks until winter break... trying to hang in there!

This past week has been something else. I'll give it that much.

Meanwhile...









All from Weheartit.

Until later, xox Catherine