Country Family & Country Friends.

Yesterday I had the treat of 1) being off work for the first time in FOREVER and 2) getting to see my entire family for, again the first time in forever to celebrate our family Thanksgiving. Even though my family lives pretty close I work so much that I never get the time to go and visit. Their home is always so full of life with kids and animals running about that it really is a special getaway when I get to go visit, not to mention the land and scenery that I get to photograph!

Since I haven't had time to go pick up a tripod at Target like you all recommended (thanks!), I lent my boyfriend a few pretty pleases to do the job. I think he did so well that I'm kinda wising he was around more often during the day to do it all the time!

Here's my little buddy Dakota that I got when I was 13. He's the best dog I've ever owned, and although he's still doing well it's kinda sad to see him getting so old. Oh dear, you'll have to pardon Suzie for her unladylike manners!

Thanksgiving 2009 was so great; there's nothing better than having all the ones you love together with good food and laughter! It was kinda sad when we had to go which got me thinking we should take drives out to the country more often. Jake final photo was snapped from the car at the last last minute and ended up being really, really good. What a closure to such a lovely day.

Vintage Dress: Sally Jane Vintage $34
Vintage Belt: Goodwill $1
Tights: Wal-Mart: $2.50
Shoes: A friends.
Blazer Saver's $5
Vintage Purse: Saver's $5

Free Spirit.

Although I really wanted to wear something wintry yesterday so I could enter Weardrobe's contest of the week (where there's a $500 amex gift card price), the weather here in Arkansas just wasn't having it. Last week was pretty much as cold as it gets, but this week the temperature have soared right back up and I'm pretty much sans jacket once again!

I really didn't have much inspiration for this look, but once I got it on and later in the evening added my over-sized cardigan sweater I felt just like one of the characters in "The Edge Of Love". Although I've never actually seen the movie just a lot of stills from it, the mood of my look reminded me of the two free spirited 40's women giggling on the beach with little cares in the world.

What do you think?

Vintage Dress: Yard Sale $1
Vintage Boots: Goodwill $6
Vintage Socks: Estate Sale $2

Update!
I had a little time today to photograph it with the cardigan. I think my favorite thing about this look is the the over-sized sweater and the slouchy boots. Everything was just a tad too big giving it a playful feel!

Fancy.

For as long as I can remember, I've been dreaming of owning a new and what I call "fancy" camera. Whenever I browse through photos on lookbook.nu and see one up against mine, I'm shocked at the difference in quality.

As pricey as they are, it's taken me quite some time to save up, so you can only imagine my surprise when my sister told me she had a friend who was selling her Canon for around $500. I know that still sounds like a lot, but trust me, I was planning on spending way more than that! Apparently her friends car was repossessed and she needed cash quick. The camera that she purchased for $1000 was still a fantastic piece of equipment, she was just desperate for money.

That's where I came in and swooped up my new camera! Unfortunately I still don't have a tripod to hold it up since my other one is a weak and crappy Wal-mart piece so it's either the old camera for now or assistance from my sister which is exactly what I got yesterday.

Hooray for leaf angels and my very first gif!

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Blazer: Goodwill $4
Dress: Forever 21 $5
Charcoal Tights: Walmart $2.50
Oxfords: Goodwill $6
Belt: Goodwill $1
Vintage Purse: Magpie & Birdie $3

Happy fall everybody!

Vivetta.

It's probably no surprise that I'm in love with Vivetta just like the rest of the blog world. From the moment I laid eyes on Vivi's fall collection I knew I would eventually try to recreate some of the looks. As insane as it was, I even considered buying some of the dresses! They were somewhere in the two hundreds and wayyyy out of my price range, but I loved everything so much that I honestly considered investing in at least one.

Thankfully I was able to come back down to reality. Rather than spending all my hard earned pennies on one pretty dress, I kept Vivetta in the back of my mind on my thrifting adventures.

Hence, today's outfit which is loosely based on a few different pieces shown above.

Vintage Hat: Estate Sale $8
Vintage Dress: Goodwill $4
Skirt: Forever 21 $15
Tights:: Target $5
Heels: Forever 21 $24

Haircut soon, I promise!

Modepass!

Ah, I love rainy days but only when I have nothing to do!

There's nothing like sitting on the couch, listening to the cars splash by and catching up on a little reading. I won't be able to take any outfit photos today so instead I thought I'd share a photo from earlier this year and some really, really cool and exciting news.

Modepass featured me as their interview of the week!

Me?? It's pretty much the coolest thing that's happened to me since starting my blog in the early summer other than the time that Modcloth sent me a bunch of free stuff which was definitely way cool too. Needless to say, I'm really ecstatic that an international site even noticed me, and I tried my best to not be too corny with my interview answers. I'm kind of bummed that the photos are showing up like they should be on my computer, but the exposure is still an unbelievable honor!

Here's the link if you'd like to read it:
Modepass StarrCrow Interview

Cardign: Goowill $4
Tank: Goodwill $3
Jeans: Forever 21 $12.50
TStraps: Goodwill $6
Vintage Purse: Estate Sale $15
Bow Scarf: Saver's $3

Another Special Feature & Giveaway Winner

After cutting up sixty-eight little pieces of paper and sticking them in my vintage hosiery box, I now know where I get to send all those pretty vintage pieces...

Looks like they're going to Toronto.
Congratulations Haley of Oh Votre Coeur. You are the lucky winner! Thanks again to all of you who participated, you guys always make giveaways so much fun.

Now, for what I wore yesterday.
I'm still not really sure how I feel about this experimental look, but I decided to photograph it anyway. I think I like it in concept, but as far as an everyday outfit I'm not real sure. Experimenting with my wardrobe makes me miss my college days when I had roommates on hand. It was always handy having extra opinions before leaving the house in a something new, but then again who says anybody has the right opinion on fashion. Haven't we pretty much reached the point of no rules?

That said, I still want your opinion on the layered socks....

Dress: Target $20
Blouse: Goodwill $3
Tights:: Alabama Thrift Store $1.50
Shoes: Forever 21 $24
Vintage Coat: Magpie & Birdie $20

Layers of Socks:
Ivory: Aerie $15
Grey: Forever 21 $8
Olive: Target $7
Navy: Target $5

Since I've been going out to take photos so much here lately, I asked my boyfriend to come with me and keep me company for a change. For once I didn't wanna feel like a narcissist with my tripod!

Tee: Haunted Graffiti (grab bag)
Jacket: Wal-Mart
Jeans: Amazon
Shoes: Foot Locker

When I told Jake I was going to post these photos on my blog he freaked and this was the result...

He's so silly.

Now I'm on my way to visit all of you!

Featuring A Special Treat: My Sister

I think fall temperatures finally arrived here in Arkansas. Finally. Still not much use for a jacket, but the tights are pretty much a must!

Vintage Dress: Thrifted $1
Denim Jacket: Old Navy (from years ago)

Tights: Rue 21 $5

Socks: Target $5
Boots: Pang on Etsy $50
Vintage Purse: Magpie & Birdie $3

I couldn't resist taking some photos of my sisters outfit too. Her sequin dress looked like thousands of stars, and I thought she looked absolutely adorable!

Blazer: Express $40
Sequin Dress: Rue 21 $20
Leggings: Charloette Russe $12
Ballet Flats: Rue 21 $20
Bow: Forever 21 $4
Necklace: Forever 21 $5 (borrowed from me!)

Don't forget, the giveaway ends tomorrow! Can't wait to see where I get to send this lovely parcel. :)