Every word you say, I think I should write down...

C: Today the sun is absolutely, blindingly brilliant! And yet somehow, it's gotten colder...alas and alack! Sitting in class next to a (unfortunately open) window was not the most most enjoyable moment of my day :P On the other hand, February is nearing its end so at least we have hope of spring and warmth. And along those lines, I have hope of Spring Break within a week!!! We girls are taking a couple days to chill together and perhaps take a trip to the Mall of America--twill be such fun :) I'm not even going to think about the homework I have to do between then and now...

{houndstooth vintage-style shorts from Forever21, fuschia shirt from J's closet, belt from Target, black woven tights from Target, black oxford heels from Payless}


Dear Cyberspace,
I love this skirt. I found it at this great vintage/thrift store downtown and I have had fun with it ever since! The yellow it is now is not the same color it was many years ago, although I like it more than the original (underneath the pocket flap you can see the original yellow-green color). I just love the high waist and huge pockets, it just screams 1950s to me :)Oh! And those earrings?! Love them! I got them for a dollar (along with a handful of other adorable earrings) at an antique shop near my cabin. They are clip-on, so they aren't to be worn for long periods of time...unless you want your earlobe to fall off!
Another thing I love, is the huge contrast in styles between c and me. I'm afraid to say that she was dressed more appropriately for the weather than I was...but I just have this terrible case of the cold winter blues and the cure for that is to pretend it is warmer than it is and dress for spring!

Cordially,
Jessica Lynn

{White eyelet 3/4 length tee from Penney's, vintage skirt, cream bow-tie flats from Target, floral scarf from C, Large orange flower clip-on earrings from an antique shop up north.}

She's Only Happy In The Sun

Today has been a fairly uneventful day...certainly nothing worth blogging about...yet here I am...blogging about it. Started the morning off with fresh cinnamon rolls (the ones from a tube... yum.) and a pot of coffee. Went to chapel...learned it's okay to be ordinary (awesome.) and did a presentation about how my journey of intercultural competence is like a box of brownie mix...it was great. :) C and I are going on a vintage/thrift store adventuring this afternoon...I've been advised by my mother to leave my wallet at home, seeing as how I am a poor college student... we'll see if how it goes and either way it will be a grand time! :)
Today, we have a guest fashionista! Our lovely roommate was looking so darling (well, she does everyday, but this day especilly!) the other day that we pushed her in the hallway and snapped a few pictures! Now if only Caitlin will cooperate... :)

Love to the moon and back,
Jess
wearing dress-up clothes (it was chilly out today so we decided to pretend with our outfits): Polka-dot skirt from Forever 21 (really great twirling skirt!), Grey eyelet 3/4 length shirt, yellow knee socks from Target (For the record, I came up with the idea for the yellow socks and brown Mary-Janes, Cambria just took the picture first :) ) brown mary-jane heels from Payless, pearls from great-grandma

The Way You Sip Your Tea...

C: Exhausted from a long day of classes and just a general feeling of pre-midterms, late February "bleagh". Comfy was thus the inspirational idea for clothing today! There's just something fun about the proportions of the oversized boyfriend sweater (That I stole from Jess, one of her more brilliant thrift store finds!)...and my favourite thing is to add little details like a braided calico headband and pearls--amp up any outfit and give fashion afficiandos a kick :)

{Target jean skirt from J's closet, thrifted boyfriend sweater, gifted AE pearls, gifted H&M calico headband, Target knee socks, mary janes}

After much nagging from my dear roommate, I have finally signed on to post on this thing. Today was a a Monday...all day, ya know? And so, comfort was on my mind as well! I'm really loving my skinny jeans from American Eagle...sooo comfy and they fit just right. mmmm :)Not to mention this STUNNING scarf that my dearest friend gave me for my birthday...she knows me too well. :) Well, I don't have a ton to say as the day is coming to an end, and seeing as how it's my night for dishes (better get on that...). Here is a poem to leave you with (still in that contemporary poetry class...)

First read this and then listen to Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune... recipe for a restful slumber :)

~Lullaby by, Louise Gluck~
Time to rest now; you have had
enough excitement for the time being.

Twilight, then early evening. Fireflies
in the room, flickering here and there, here and there,
and summer's deep sweetness filling the open window.

Don't think of these things anymore.
Listen to my breathing, your own breathing
like the fireflies, each small breath
a flare in which the world appears.

I've sung to you long enough in the summer night.
I'll win you over in the end; the world can't give you this sustained vision.

You must be taught to love me. Human beings must be taught to love
silence and darkness.


Love,
Jess
{Burgundy scarf from Target, Taupe long-sleeve tee from Target, skinny jeans from American Eagle, leather belt from American Eagle Gray All-Star Chuck Taylors from Converse}

You Can Like the Life You're Living

C: Well today is a sunny Sunday and the melting process is well underway! J and I had adopted the (giant) icicle that hung outside our window, even named him Friedrich last week--and then yesterday he fell to his death. Alas. Sometimes Spring brings sorrow! All around though, the weather puts us in a good mood. It's just lovely to have our windows open and drink ice water without putting on a coat...

{Old Navy white shirt, thrifted black-buttoned cardigan, Target ankle socks, Target belt (removed from accompanying dress!), and vintage thrifted skirt, gifted from J}

~~

I decided to forgo the "cryptic" name thing we were doing...it was weird. Today was yet another lovely pseudo-spring days that we occasionally have this time of year. Every year it is such a let down for me...not unlike getting a skirt from Etsy that was approximately 5 inches to small around the waist. Shucks. I sure hope C enjoys it :) Either way, the skirt I have on is such a treat to wear! I just adore it. I feel that it can be worn with many different things and take on several looks... LOVE it! :)
Catch ya on the flip side...

Love,
Jess
{Red shirt from Marshalls, really old black cardigan...not sure where it's from, black snakeskin ballet flats from American Eagle, thrifted skirt}

Veiled Ladies

C: I'll only be posting a couple pics of my outfit from today, since J didn't want to repeat :) We girls spent an afternoon on the town today, visiting Macy's downtown and eating pop-overs, gazing ardently at art in the museum, and drinking delicious coffee in a nearby shop. I had my new favourite drink, a French Espresso--soda water, espresso, half-and-half--bubbly coffee. Delish. All in celebration of J's birthday! What fun!

{Forever 21 grey jumper dress, gifted burgandy tights, Payless Mary Janes, Old Navy black shirt, gifted net/bow headband from England}

picking up that urban feel.

Daisies by Louise Gluck

Go ahead: say what you're thinking. The garden is not the real world. Machines
are the real world. Say frankly what any fool
could read in your face:it makes sense
to avoid us, to resist nostalgia. It is
not modern enough, the sound the wind makes
stirring a meadow of daisies: the mind cannot shine following it. And the mind
wants to shine plainly, as machines shine, and not
grow deep, as, for example, roots. It is very touching,
all the same, to see you cautiously
approaching the meadow's border in early morning,
when no on could possibly
be watching you...

~and it continues. It's beautiful, but how in the world am I supposed to analyze it?! sigh...
Right now, I'm sitting in the local Caribou, sipping a hot beverage and feeling quite urban, despite my suburban setting. I'm blogging, reading poetry, drinking a soy latte, wearing wide rim glasses and have my ear buds in. Nice, huh? :)
Anyways, it's been awhile since our last post, and I take full blame. C has been nagging me to at least upload the pictures... I must say, I'm not particularly fond of this outfit. It does nothing for my pale sickly looking, midwestern skin, and I kind of think of the roses look like wallpaper. I do adore those red Keds though! So comfy and cute!! What a great thrift store find! :)I like each piece...just maybe not together?
Alrighty...
Peace out.
{j}
**khaki skirt from target, rose drawstring sweater from macy's, thrifted red keds**


Apparently this is "Thrift Store Find Post"...because this skirt is probably my best Goodwill find ever. I bought it last summer for $1.49 after falling in love with the gorgeous fabric. I love the exotic, oriental feel and the rich black-brown-tan-red colour combo! Little secret--the skirt is from Coldwater Creek and it's actually a size 10. I had to do quite a bit of alteration to make it a high-waisted skirt 8 sizes smaller! Definitely worth both the effort and money, however :)
*~Poem courtesy of Stephen James~*
When I was young I drank cases and cases of dreams
Because that was all I could afford. And it was the only
Thing my grocer kept in stock.
But I never became drunk,
Because I didn’t learn how to swallow them
Deeply enough.
Love from C
{Old Navy black shirt, Wet Seal boyfriend cardigan, thrifted and altered skirt, Wet Seal boots, gifted red tights}