12 LISTS // 1

I've had a lot of trouble with the concept of blogging.  I never know what to write; I even stopped reading blogs for a while.  Now that I'm reading them again, it just makes me think about writing my own again, even though I have no frankin' clue what to write about.

Mini Penny introduced me to the 12 Lists series, created by Chez Gillian & Clear The Way.  It's just a list a month.  If anything, it'll be a fun thing to do at the end of each month.  Or beginning.  Whenever.  I love making lists, anyway.

Without further ado, in no particular order: Some smells I thought about and decided were pretty dang good smelling.

• old spice deodorant on a man
• mac lipstick
• books
• spearmint
• aveda's air control hair spray
• dollar bills
• almond
• the body shop's white musk libertine perfume
• coconut oil
• sourdough bread
• rainy weather
• lemon scented soaps

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CALIFORNIA // WHAT I WORE

I have to say, I was pretty dang proud of my mini travel wardrobe for my California trip at the end of September.  I was going to write a whole post about what I packed, but it wasn't really jiving.  The way I was writing it and the way the photos were taken just didn't seem very interesting to me, and now it's kind of too late to post about it in that way!

I was really pleased that everything I brought fit in my carry on duffel and a big purse (that broke on the return trip).  I was satisfied with my outfits the entire time, which was such a nice feeling.  And I was there for 6 days!  I just wore each shirt twice and also borrowed a black shirt my mom brought because it was so nice (and it got to the point where I had wished I had brought just one more shirt).

What did I bring?

Grey Crop Top // H&M

Black & White Striped Top // H&M

Button-Down Fish Shirt // Target

Red & White Striped Top // Zara

Black Cropped Cardigan // The Woman Within

Pleather Jacket // 579

Black Circle Skirt // Heart of Haute

Red Dress // Le Bomb Shop

Disco Pants // American Apparel

Red T-Strap Heels // Kelly & Katie (DSW)

Electric Blue Chuck Taylors // Converse

Gladiator Sandals // Michael Antonio (DSW)

I want to go back so badly!  Maybe one day, with Brian.  San Francisco was so lovely, and I only saw about 5% of it.  The trip is such a fond memory now.  I had such an absolutely amazing time.  I've never been on a better trip in my entire life.  

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PHOTOBOOTH

I have been absolutely obsessed with berry lips recently - Brian calls them pinks or reds.  He doesn't get it.

Pre-curl comb out for halloween.  You can also see my makeup a lot better here than in the later photos.  I was really pleased with the way my eyes came out - maybe I'll try the look on a "normal" day?

 Tell me about it, stud.

 If you can't tell, I was Sandy from Grease for Halloween.

 Why do "weird" faces always look great??  Don't get it.

 Who says you can't take bathroom selfies??  Also I got this lipcolor by wiping off my berry lip, but I need to find a legit way of getting berry stained lips.  Love it.

 I've been trying a lot more new makeup looks recently, just in the terms of different eyeshadow colors or darker color combos.  You can really get away with almost anything when you wear glasses, as looks aren't as intense. 

I've just been really enjoying taking selfies recently.

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