January thoughts..

This is a great quote that I worked on as part of a pitch for a freelance project. Originally said by Frederick Buechner, I can't help but take it as a great inspiration for a resolution. Although about 13 days late, I'll say that my New Years' Resolution will be to find and keep a big purpose!

Looking back at my post from a year ago this time, I think I actually kept all of my resolutions! So.. let's hope I find my big purpose sometime in 2014 ;)

Things are changin'...

Ah, it's that time of life where some keep moving forward and some stop where they are. I don't know where I'll be in a few months, let alone a few years! Scary and exhilarating.

Anyway, check out Gary Clark Jr. He's an amazing blues guitarist and pretty much the shit. Found a great music site called GrooveShark.com (which apparently I'm a little late on finding, but oh well). Listen to Gary Clark Jr.'s whole album, Blak and Blue (FO FREE!) here.

Feeling the springtime whimsy as well? Follow my Pinterest board under the same name.

ttfn.

Purple eyeliner on a budget

I love experimenting with new makeup ideas, but buying makeup all the time can really break the bank. So, when I saw purple eyeliner on a fair skinned lady like myself in a magazine last month, I had to try it. The only problem was.. the magazine I saw the idea in was suggesting some very expensive (at least for what it is) stuff! So, off to ULTA I went to try to find a middle ground.

Above, NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner, $23 at Sephora online.

Above, my bargain find: NYX Slim Eye Pencil for just $3.50 (!) at ULTA online.

The result! I'm in love with adding color to my makeup palette. And yep, just saved almost $20, too.  I'm wearing Too Faced Fuschia lipstick here, which you can find at ULTA online as well.

Winter by the lagoon

Pictures from a very cold day in DeKalb. It's been super dry lately so everything is ice, and you still see the leftovers from fall. This lagoon on campus is just beautiful to walk around during any season.

Weekday Wear

I love trying new things.. So this is my shot at print mixing and also trying to stay warm during this cold snap. It was 0 degrees in DeKalb today.. yikes! The scarf was a gift from Brussels, but the sweater I found in the sale room at Anthropologie last year. I looove Anthropologie but don't love their prices, so I always head straight to the back sale room before I fall in love with something I'll never be able to afford and get depressed.

Anyway... Happy Tuesday!