Oh man.

Had the grumpy day from hell today. Which involved me swearing at school. Which I don't ever do, except when I almost slip in the hallway. And Stephanie always happens to be right next to me and laughs her face off. I don't appreciate it.

I'm learning to remedy it right now. Working on something I really love, making cd mixes, and then cupcakes later!

Anyways. A new prompt at The Art is Found went down today. With a crazy fantastic Guest Designer. Go take a peak!

The layout I did for it! :)

Love you all. :D

Oh darn face. Just remembered now that I needed to blog. So, you get a picture of dirt! How exciting.

Today was pretty good. Gotta up kinda early and was nice and productive. Except for homework. I just pretended not to think about it. We'll see how that works out for me.

Uhm. Not much to say, haha.

TAIF will actually be going up tomorrow. Hopefully.

Uhm. Real, actual, and enlightening posts coming soon.

....

This week. I promise not to do any emo blogging and blog once a day. Let's see if I'll last. I'll most likely have a breakdown by the end, because I've been an awful procrastinator this whole month and pretty much have a ton to get done. Oh myyyyy! Oh well. I think it's good for all of us to take a break from the goals and to-do lists(and month resolutions! i did none this month) and just be.

Or, y'know, procrasinate and be lazy for the whole month. Not that I've done that at all. :P

I have a plethora of pictures that need to be edited and to-do list that has yet to be made. They will both me annihilated this week, I assure you.

And I will be doing a lot of working on my new class. (sneak peak above. :D)

Some quick details--
Sold through June 15-22nd
Running from June 22-26th
$13.50

I will be sharing more soon. I'm excited.

A new TAIF going down tomorrow, it's very pretty and cool!

I think that's it for tonight.

Until tomorrow. :)

I realized tonight that time has won. I couldn't fight the battle, I can't fight it. It's no longer about other people, it's about my unwillingness to grow up and move one, because I am bloody scared of it.

It's life, I know, I'm just having a rougher time with it, okay? I know where I should probably go and what I should do.

I just wanted to remember this.

I like this song. Corner by Allie Moss.

Right now. Everything feels different. I'll like it soon enough.

Soon, please get here.

That's all. I'm going to bed.

PACOVOLUME "CookieMachine" from discograph on Vimeo.

this makes me want to make films. sigh.

I may as well begin.

This room is inspiring me much much right now. On a total light pink, feminine kick lately. I'm wearing a new thrifted favorite pink floral skirt today and I feel so very cute.

Thanks for all the comments and insight in the modesty post. It was really interesting to read.

It's been stinking hot here(95ish yesterday), but I am really liking it. I am soooo ready for Summer, like yeah, you have no idea.

The blog hasn't been especially inspiring to me lately.... Not sure why. Uninspired with a lot of things in life in general and it's just translating over here... It needs a facelift, but I don't know how to facelift it, haha.

Need to look for a job and work on end of the year projects and such, but goodness, I just want to stay inside and drink cold lemonade.

Allright, just wanted to check in. Be back soon, hopefully, with something cool. :)

Yesterday I wrote an English paper, I was so very proud of myself for actually doing homework on a Saturday. The sad thing was that it took me two hours to write a two page paper. I need to learn to stop being a perfectionist...

Yesterday I bought a 40 pack of doilies at the dollar store. They make me happy. They are crazy inspiring to me... Oh, man.

I also bought jewels to glue on my toenails and a black market CD of Raven Symones music. Sara and I were bored and went to the dollar and decided to buy something for the other person.

She bought me a panic alarm for my keychain. And it works and freaked us out the first time. It brings me joy.

We watched a lot of Disney Channel and laughed our butts off while watching the new Jonas Brothers TV show.

Golly, I love her.

Today I was baptized. I almost freaked out/almost started crying while my pastor read my testimony during the sermon. I was not expecting that.

This is it:

I accepted Christ at a young age. I grew up in a Christian home where it seemed to be the easy and obvious thing to do.Though, true faith was never particularly easy for me, it didn't seem to flow and I was often angry at God for not having it. I could play the part of a good Christian girl with all the right answers, I liked the security and comfort, but I had no actual faith.

It took a lot of growing up and pain for me to realize that I had this intense need for Jesus Christ, a need that wasn't crippled by my idea of what I wanted God to be. I needed a Savior and I knew that it was only through Jesus Christ. Knowing God isn't a comfortable formula and certainly isn't warm feelings and full of ease. It's only through faith in His Son. I decided about a year ago that it was time for me to start pursuing God, never have I learned and experienced so much. I never knew I could fall in love with the creator of the universe. I've been so blessed with Godly people and extraordinary experiences and I thank God everyday for the pure sacrifice of his Son and for all that He has given me, because I deserve none of it.


Today it's like 90 degrees. And I have small orange hearts glued to my black toenails, I shaved my legs, and I'm wearing my favorite thriftstore shorts.

I feel scared and unsure of the things I know are going to happen. People moving on and through, but, alas, this is life. And it doesn't really make sense, but I rather like it.

I started a Tumblr... Because I am way cool like that. And everyone knows I need a new internet addiction.

Happy day. Here is to a magical week and to avoiding studying for that math test. Can I get a woot?

Woot, man.

This post was originally going to be about the day I wore long shorts to school and my friend Kelsey told me I looked like a Mormon or a camp counselor. And how funny/horrifying I found this. And then I decided to go on a full, bonafide rant about it. Because, y'know, that's what I do! Woot.

Modesty.

Now. This is a subject, I've never been a fan of. I think it mainly has to do with the holier than thou attitude people pull on it and the "ahmagosh, she's a slut" reactions. It's annoying. My opinion is that just because you don't wear tank tops doesn't mean I'm a whore. Thanks and goodbye. (And, dude, I need to get this out of my system..... I bloody ABHOR the phrase "Modest is Hottest"... If I hear this one more time I will annihilate someone with a very, very sharp spork). And because of the dang ugliness of "modest" clothing.

BUT. (gahhh. i hate but's). I think modesty is important, not only because we're commanded by God to be modest, but because it really does make some people uncomfortable. Including myself. I really, really don't like feeling like I'm about to fall out of my shirt. Just, yeah, not a good feeling.

Now. This is my problem. I live in Mormon-world. (And this is not a bad thing. Three of my absolute favorite people in the world are Mormon. It's just that Mormons take a much more hands-on approach to modesty that a lot of other people.) And it seems like everybody assumes that one has to wear two plain colored layered tops(preferabbly from Downeast... Haha), a pair of jeans, and flip-flops. Oh man, MODEST! And. Boring.

(This post is attack of the parantheses, man. I just want to say that I'm not hatin' on anybody who has a different sense of fashion or clothing. Some people prefer to wear jeans and a plain t-shirt and they feel beautiful. Wonderful! This post is more about my struggles with being modesty and still adhereing to my sometimes weird fashion taste. I love you, I swear.)

SO. Because of my apprehension towards this silly, boring idea of "modesty", I've had to work around it.

Here are my cheats. (and I'm going to do a little Summer clothing post with fun, vintage, Etsy links and jazz later on).

My mantra about it- Layer, layer, layer.

Slips-

I found my favorite one at a thriftstore for $7. I like the sweetness of a a little lace peaking out from under a dress(okay, okay. and it's kinda sexy too). It'll sort of elongate a dress or skirt and add an extra layer. The neckline on my slip is relatively high so it adds more there too. Here's a favorite out of my that I did that to.

Fantastic post here about it too.

Tights/Leggings-

These are a must have during the winter and cold months. It makes the summer dresses wearable during the winter and they are nice and toasty warm! Layering knee-high socks over tights makes for more interest and warmth.

I love the idea of some breezy, nylon fabric ones for Summer. Maybe some in a cute floral pattern?

Boxer shorts-

I have a bunch of these that I wear under dresses and skirts. Just super cute, girly type boxers. I usually find mine in the little girls section at Old Navy. Because, I am totally that girl who will trip down the hall over nothing and I prefer not to have my dress fly up and show the world how adorable my underwear are.

Cardigans-

These are a must. They are perfect to add to tanktopy dresses or tops. Buy them in a variety of colors. I'm not a huge fan of the ones that reach my hips, I like the ones that stop around my waistline.

Adding pizazz to cardigans is really easy too. I like changing up the bottons or adding some trim around the collar. I did that with this one.

Like I said earlier, layering is important. I think it's more interesting too. I kinda like to look like I'm trying a little too hard. If I match too much or my outfit is too simple, I get bored. Playing around with a bunch of tank tops, dresses, and cardigans will make a wardrobe more versatile and modest.

I try to do the bending over and seeing if cleavage shows for tops and making sure dresses/skirts/shorts are longer than where my fingertips if I have them at my side.

So, this topic kinda fascinates me and I'd love to hear what you have to say. Or any other "tricks" or links or whatever that you'd like to share.

Happy day!

Dear Kara,

You are never going to figure it out. Really, you are not. Just so you know, there is a God. And in this moment? You might not be supposed to understand. Stop wishing about what's to come and who is to come. Because you are never going to be happy then if you don't calm down about life freaking now. See those people surrounding you right about now? They are there for a reason. All those silly conversations, all those awkward silences, those dumb things you regret, and those beautiful, beautiful moments. I know, hon, they hurt a lot. And sometimes it's okay to feel somewhat sorry for yourself and cry for awhile and listen to emo music while journalling bad poetry. But. I think it may be time for you to stop. You were thanked for being mature this week. Make sure that's a valid compliment. I've hated you more than anything. I've come out and said that. You're past the denial point. I also think it's time for you to learn how to play the guitar, to love people like God loves you, and calm down about it all. You've got it in you, love.

Love,

Kara

title, yo.

{new post up at wys.... it's happy. and bright. check it out!}

Goodness, you people are impatient. :P And I break promises! Yay! Haha.

Prom pictures, here we go!

Theeese is the dress---

I got the dress from Beta Boutique on Etsy. LOVED this seller, so great! All the way from Latvia. I didn't even know what Latvia was before this. Now you'll know.

Twenty minutes before I was being picked up I go "hey, this might look cute with a black ribbon". Gotta love showing up at the besties' house and stealing things. Good thing they live 30 seconds away.

I was scared about getting the dress, because the measurements seemed a little too small. I had an interesting time getting in it the first time, but apparently I lost some weight and it fit better the last couple of weeks. The sleeves were a bit to big, but I decided to bring them in. With a huge thanks to the aforementioned besties' mama. Go mamas!

Borrowed the shoes from a friend.

Pictures!

(Yes, I know! He's cute.)

I had such a great night. The dance was way fun. I danced like a total dork and I'm really comfortable with him, so it wasn't awkward or anything. I ended up ripping my sleeve pretty badly towards the end of the night, proves I was dancing hard I suppose?

I wish I had better pictures of my dress, I let a friend borrow my camera for the day. But I'm sure it'll be used in a photoshoot one o' these days.

Allright, happy weekend! :)

right now. in this moment? i decided that i want to get married barefoot in this dress.

in a meadow.

barefoot.

i want people to wear summer dresses and flip-flops and drink some spiked lemonade and eat cupcakes with too little frosting on them.

and go "oh, yes, they are gonna be brilliant together. brilliant".

go listen to some regina. her new song is fantastic. bloody, bloody fantastic.

Heyyyy! Okay. I promise that prom pictures will be up by tomorrow night. I had a fantastic time, one of the funnest nights of my life. Stories and pictures coming soon. And, man, I wish I had taken more pictures... Alas, I fail. Haha.

Just wanted to pop in say that Shirley is in the winner of the Hambly gift certificate! Sooo. Email me! :D

And. Mallory Phillipy is the random winner of the TwoPeas contesty thing I did. Email me your address girl!

Things that I promise to blog about:

Prom pictures
Summer clothes/modesty post
Sneaks of my next class?(i've got lots of work to do).

Good morning.

I'm ready for falling asleep in my backyard again. Taking beautiful, grainy film photos once more. I'm ready to experiment with colors and light and movement. To dye my hair a new color and be okay with whatever God decides I need.

Today I need to make cupcakes and tell people things I'm afraid to tell. I need to embroider silly things on hippie purses.

Quiet is good.

Happy, happy NSD! It's a very rainy one here... I'm betting on an... adventurous prom day. Haha. Gotta love the weather. :D

Sooooo. Hambly is doing a rocking Blog Hop. Comment here for a chance to win a $15 certificate to the Hambly Store.

Don't forget that the Hambly+TwoPeas Contest is still going on(I'm picking a random winner for my mini-giveawayon Monday night... Get on it, quick!)

Here's a Hambly layout I did a few days ago. :)

P.S.. Did you see what Jasmine Low did for Hambly this month? These are wayyy too cute.

What a Hambly-lovin' post! YAY! LOVE this company.

So. Comment here.... Um, tell me what's inspiring you right now... Or just say hi.

Happy May to you! :D

Allright, so.... I've been a lameface blogger. And I have nothiiiing to blame it on. Other than me being lame. Anyways. A list. Because that's currently the only way I am functioning at all.

1. Tomorrow is National Scrapbooking Day. Some crazy awesome classes and challenges are going on at Bad Girls tomorrow. Must check out the message boards to get a whiff of the pure coolness.

2.
Check back here tomorrow for a chance at some Hambly gift certificates! :)

3. I changed the look up here at the blog a bit... I don't know if I like it. I'm kinda sick of how it looks in general, but then I don't know how I want it to look.

4. Tomorrow is prom. Eeeek! Excitement.

5. The Bad Girls Kit went live toooday. My layouts! :)

(i totally made these all in one day... i couldn't believe it, haha.)

Okie dokie, I'll be back tomorrow and then again in a few days with cute prom dress pictures. Happy day.