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Do you shop at Kohl’s? I had not until recently. The thing I have noticed about Kohl’s is that everything is pretty much always on sale. The tag says “$44” but the SIGN says "50% off” so really it’s $22. But then Kohl’s sends you a gift card for $10. And then it’s 12 bucks. That is how this skirt was 12 bucks.



It almost feels like stealing. Or like I’m cheating the system somehow because basically I’ve shopped there maybe 4 times and the deals have been pretty much the same every time, that is to say, they are crazy, and they constantly give me coupons on top of that.



Plus, at my Kohl’s anyway, the staff are actually pleasant when they check you out, but pretty much leave you be on the floor, which is the ideal combination for me.



Tee, Target
Skirt, Kohl’s
Pumps, Target
Necklace, Grandmama
Bag, SMAK

And When We Catch An Outsider, Outside, Y’all Die, We All Ride

I wasn’t pleased with how the grey version of these pants photographed and now I have to say I’m not pleased with how the black ones did either. Maybe I should take that as a sign that they don’t actually look like I think they look on. But instead I’m going to disregard photos and believe how I feel in them, which is really good. So maybe they look terrible. I’m not sure I care. I feel good in them. Thin. Tall. Fashionable. So I choose to blame photography as an art form for failing to capture that.





Jacket, Target
Tee, Target
Belt, Target
Pants, Kohl’s
Shoes, Aldo
Bag, Vintage Coach
Bracelet, self made

Break The Lock if It Don’t Fit

(I’m disappointed in how these trousers photographed, they look as if they bunch weird and are unflattering, but it was just the way I was standing. I’ll try and you know, move, next time so we can get a more accurate and flattering picture.)



I really like them, even though I admit they have issues. They are pleated, and who would have ever thought we would come back to that? But I like how they give a look similar to a harem pant (which I am dying to find but have had no luck!) without going overboard. They are cropped at a dangerous length, with potential to be very unflattering, but I think my tiny ankles can work it. They are super lightweight and really comfortable. I got them in this grey as well as black.



My main challenge is going to be shirting them. They require something fitted on top, and my wardrobe is mostly skinny fit trousers, which means fitted on bottom and long and lose on top. I’m finding things that work though, like these AA vnecks.

So I’ve been having tons of fun with the earrings. I have made 9 or so single earrings and it is so much fun and so much easier than making two, because there is no symmetry to worry about. I don’t get a lot of close ups of my jewelry lately so I thought I’d share a few of the ones I have made as well as a couple of others.



All of my cuffs are from Jewelry Gallery, and the earring is from Prairie Oats at Etsy.



This earrings is made from a set I got from Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. They make most of the talons and skulls I buy, and have great prices and make really quality products. I ordered a set of earrings and then altered this by adding chain and moving it to a lever back earring.



This is the first earring I made specifically to work and wear as a single earring. It is the perfect weight. I can feel it, but it’s not heavy and it gives good “swing”.



I made this one primarily to wear opposite the tiny talons earring. I made them the same length.



I was watching “Pretty Little Liars” and the blond one was wearing an earring that had a cross and chains, so I hit pause, grabbed my kit, pulled a bunch of chain and whipped this up in about 10 minutes. I love it.




This skull is also from Moon Raven Designs, and I mostly pair this one with the cross and chain earring.




I JUST made this one and have not even worn it yet, but I think it will go really well with the Prairie Oats crystal bullet earring!


Vneck, American Apparel
Trousers, Apt 9 at Khols
Shoes, Aldo
Watch, Fossil (limited edition Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Necklace, self made from vintage and craft store parts
Hoop and cross earring, self made
Bullet earring, Prairie Oats at Etsy
Leather bag, Express about 1000 years ago, when they made leather bags.

I Want Your Love, Love Love Love, I Want Your Love....huh!

Lady Gaga tickets for Dallas go on sale in 15 minutes. I’m super stressed. I wore my Gaga for luck…



We’ll see if it helps. I really want to go. I can’t actually afford a ticket, but the girlfriend I am going with has offered to buy the tickets and let me pay her back in installments. THAT is a good friend. I am in charge of the actual purchase though, hence the anxiety.



Do you get all worked up about concert tickets or is it just me? I don’t want to go see a show very often, but when I do, I REALLY want to go. I like the pop shows with lots of dancing and lights and visuals and costume changes. It’s more theatre than concert, and Gaga promises to be the most theatrical of all.



The best part about this tee is how far down the graphic is, leaving room for lots of jewelry. The worst part about this tee is how far down the graphic is, making it kind of awkward looking and resulting in it wrinkling funny when I sit down.



This is pretty much my plan for summer hair this year. Hair sticks.



It’s so long I can’t do much else really, and this is so simple and easy. Fellow Blogger Jen has an Etsy store with very nice affordable hair sticks made by her husband, and I am planning on getting at least one of those. You can see all my grey in this picture. I colored it for years and years, but at some point last year Nathan said "I kind of like the grey." and that was the end of that. My mom said my dad always preferred hers natural, too!

OK kids. It's time. Wish me luck!~

ETA: We got tickets! Yay!

Cardigan, Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s
Tee, Lady Gaga’s website
Denim Leggings, ANA at JC Penny
Sandals, Target
Skull necklace, self made
Dharma Wheel necklace, found
Orb necklace, Tower of London Gift Shop
Isabella Wolf Fang Necklace, Wendy Brandes Jewelry
Earrings, gift from Pilar
Bag, Reby C at Etsy