Fan Art Free Week #4

Today FAFW is celebrating two milestones that happened this week! I've been waking up a little early to lift weights in addition to my exercise routine. This is a big deal because I hate exercising, but lifting weights is necessary for a strong body and healthy bones! The second milestone is that my hair grew a little bit and now I can put it into a tiny ponytail! Pictured on the right is an accurate depiction of me. ha!

The image on the left is the outfit that I wore yesterday. A solid black button-down dress with a skinny belt, striped thigh-high socks, plaid hat, and sneakers. I wish I wore different shoes, but I don't have better options since I walk a lot. I'm not a person who suffers for fashion anymore.

Tomorrow is the last day of FAFW for me!

Fan Art Free Week #1

Hi Everyone!

Its a been a while! I am sad to report that I have been having some major computer problems. The past couple of weeks have been very frustrating. Its been one thing after another with my computer from fickle programs (no Photoshop?! What?!) and other annoying things like Youtube or any website that uses flash not working, then iTunes erasing everything in my iPod and refusing to put anything in back in it. Its a total mystery to me! I've decided to throw in the towel and retire this old machine for a shiny new one. I'm not completely upset... Even though I have been having lots of computer issues, thank goodness that none of my important data was erased! I don't know what I would do if I lost photos of my grandma! I'm still saving a little bit of extra money and backing up my computer. I hope to be fully operational in a week or two.

In other news, I'm happy to announce that this week is FAWF! Which is an initiative to color the internet with original work. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. All you have to do is draw something original and post it online. The best part is that its free! This can be better explained in the original post by my friend Zack Giallongo. I hope it will catch on! I will do my part by participating this week. Yes! That is five days of original doodles by me.

Here is a doodle of an outfit that I wore last week. I've been into dresses lately since the weather has been so nice! 

I am wearing:
- Cherry printed dress
- Pink cardigan with a tiny poodle embroidery
- Orchid hairclip by Retro Rocket Girl

I used watercolors which I think is really fun but also very unforgiving. If you've ever worked with watercolors, you'll quickly learn that there is no "undo" button. hahaahaha!

I'm not sure what else I will draw for FAFW, but I wouldn't mind doodling a whole week of outfit posts!

I hope you guys participate too! Please let me know if you are, I'd love to see what you post.

Style File: Walk the Crooked Path

Zigzag Halter: Old Navy
Slate Cardigan: Wet Seal
Navy Shorts: Forever 21
Layered Chain Necklace: Wichser Studio
Strawberry Purse: Target
Watch: Puma
Boots: Dr. Martens (new!)

My boyfriend and I took an impulsive vacation to a sleepy beach town at the southernmost part of NJ. I have a bad habit of bringing my "yucky clothes" to vacation because my only concern is being comfortable. When I come back from vacation, I end up hating how I look in pictures. The reason is because I know that I didn't take more of an effort to dress nice. This time, I put more thought into my outfits. I'm really glad I did! And guess what! I was still comfortable :)

I am still getting the hang of having my photo taken for these fashion things. I'm not sure if you sense the dorkiness in my smile haha! Its a lot of fun though! Hopefully I can get over my shyness!

There are two things that I must mention very quickly, but are deserving of their own posts. First, I finally decided on a pair of Dr. Martens! I wrote a blog post about wanting a new pair a little while ago.  I ended up not getting any of the ones I was eyeing. Instead I settled on the Blake in Grey Savannah! I love everything about them including the name. But more on that later :)

The second very important thing I must mention is the necklace I am wearing. Its very special to me because it was made by Gale at Wichser Studio. She is an artisan who I've gotten to know recently through blogger. I love that necklace so much! I wear it almost everyday!

There will be more posts coming soon. I've had a lot of recent adventures I'd like to share :)