In which I show no self-control...

So, just a quick post since I'm technically supposed to be packing. (Yes, that's right folks, the time has come: I have 6, count them s-i-x, days until I leave for college.
Alright, well, amidst all of the hullabaloo going on, (last day at work, packing for college, realizing just how much books actually cost, read: a LOT), I was starting to get a little frazzled.
Okay, I was about three seconds away from a baby-punching meltdown.
So, to curb this socially-unacceptable tendency, I went shopping. :D
Yes, you read that right. In the middle of trying to pay for books and tuition for my first year of college I, Weatherly, went shopping.
And I don't even feel guilty.
I browsed Goodwill for about an hour. (or... maybe two... I wasn't keeping track. ha)
I realize I should have saved this money. But it went to charity! And now, I've put a large dent in my wardrobe needs!
There'll be pictures later, I promise, but I sent this to a friend who was curious about my purchases, so I figured I would copy+paste it here.

I bought:
--a pair of jeans that are SO soft. They still have the tags on them, (regular price? ummm... $35ish. My price: $7) I don't technically NEED a pair of jeans, but these are light-wash in my sea of dark-wash. I have one pair of light-wash jeans already, but they are incredibly tight. Read: not. cute. These are great. I'm thinking of straightening the super-flare leg, but other than that: perfect.
--3 sweaters (all soft and lovely. Including a grey sweater, which I've been looking for FOREVER.)
--One perfect print dress that is the no-wrinkle material and looks, surprisingly, really good on me.
--One really cute purple jersey dress with brass stud things around the neckline... Looks sort of like something you would wear to homecoming. I bought it for parties, but it would probably look cute thrown over a tee shirt with tights and boots. hmm
--One amazing cranberry-colored sheer blouse with fabric-covered buttons
--One polka dot teacup for my mom. (She's obsessed with polka dots. I don't know if you noticed our dishes... but it's sort of a problem.)
--One green scarf with blue squares on it. (summer scarf, not knit.) Actually, I think it might have been an ascot, since it was over by the suits. It's cute because it makes me think of my grandpa, in a good way. I think I'll use it as a headband.
and, the piece de resistance:
--a gorgeous caramel-colored vintage bag with gold buckles and white stitching, very reminiscent of Chloe. (erm... fashion designer, if you didn't know.)

I put back a lot of stuff, including one really cool dress that was a black tank on top with ruffles around the sleeve openings and a grey pleated skirt bit, empire waist sort of like what you're talking about, and had a deep scoop back. It was so cute. But I have way too much black in my wardrobe, and I'd already picked up a heck of a lot of stuff, so I put it back. Oh well.

wow...
I basically have my fall wardrobe, now.
And it cost half as much as ONE sweater from J.Crew.
nice.


(yes, I realize I just wrote a novel on what I bought at the thrift store. sorry. I was happy... still am, actually. Who says retail therapy doesn't work? ha)

Trolling Etsy

Just doing a bit of browsing on the best website ever. I'm thinking of taking the dive and buying all handmade this holiday season. What do you think?
Oh, and I know... the bison is a bit out of place. But isn't that the coolest thing ever?
I know, try to contain your excitement, you're embarrassing.
:)

Billy- Large Bison


Wool cloche


Vintage brown leather oxfords


Tarte


Little love note


The Vivian Lee train case


The Nina Simone dress


Emily Dickinson's lace necklace

I'm addicted

to this video. Seriously- it is so amazing it gives me chills.
And I've sort of got a crush on the guitarist. :)

Raiding UO

Alright, so confession time:
I have never shopped at Urban Outfitters.
I've never even been inside one.
It's not that I'm against them, (even though they seem to have a seedy background...) it's just, there's not one by me. Plus, you know, I can't afford it.
However, I often troll the website for ideas and eye candy.
It may be hipster-infested,but it's still lovely to look at.
Things I'm craving:

Perforated Oxford Heel--so gorgeous


Leather Ankle Wrap Skimmers-- not my usual style, but for some reason I NEED them. I think it's the amazing color. sigh



Leather Saddle Shoe-- I went to private school when I was little and I remember wearing colored keds and saddle shoes every day. I was born to be stylish, I guess. ha


Lace vest-- Fall always makes me think textures. Lace always makes me think romance.
This vest makes me think both. I want it so badly.


Ruffle Raincoat-- Okay, so when I was thinking I needed a raincoat, (I mean, it's pretty rainy where I'm going to school, and walking across campus in a monsoon with little more than a hoodie? Yeah, not looking forward to it), I was actually thinking rain slicker. You know- those cute yellow ones that sort of make you look like Paddington Bear or Coraline? But the fashionista in me said no.
So this is an alternative that I would wear... every single day if I could.
(But I'm still on the lookout for a yellow slicker. Just saying.)


Lace Inset Pullover-- Okay, so I would never buy this because it is just TOO easy to DIY, but I'm putting it up here for that very reason. My mom just gave me a pile (and I mean a PILE) of clothes that are either a)horrifically mom-ish or b)just don't fit. In adding this to my already monstrous pile of to-be-altered clothes, I came across a soft grey sweatshirt that is just a smidge to frumpy... Which means I'm about to have a free lace-inset pullover. huzzah



p.s. Yellow Rain Slickers:




Just saying.

Bee Mine?

So, sometimes I think I'm living in the Truman Show.
Only, you know, it would be the Weatherly show, obviously.
But anyways, sometimes when I'm craving something, fashion-wise, I'll suddenly see it pop up in the fashion world, like a beacon of light.
And, okay, this could be due to my heightened awareness of that certain thing.
But I prefer to think of it as a magical sort of fashion karma: Think stylish and you will be rewarded.
Lately, I've been craving bees. It all started with this lovely cardigan that the adorable Emily, one of my biggest style crushes, bedecked with little brass bee buttons.


It just kills me.

So, I had bees on the brain, and lo and behold, what did I happen upon at Style.com?
That's right. Vogue likes bees too.
sigh.
I think my life is complete.
More bees-y things:

Bee Wings Brooch


Bee Place Cards


Birds and the Bees Ring


Bea Season Necklace


Honey Bee Necklace



Bee Kisses,
Weatherly