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February 21, 2014

MOVMT

I feel so much more fashionable when I'm wearing something environmentally friendly. Jewelry, clothing, accessories, or shoes, it makes me feel like I'm making a good lifestyle choice. Because I am. And you can too...
Introducing MOVMT (The People's Movement), a brand that uses organic, eco-conscious materials and upcycled plastics to create shoes and accessories. On top of that, they donate a portion of sales to the reduction of plastics through oceanic research.
Sounds pretty good to me....and would you check out those shoes? I couldn't resist wearing them in the snow, but don't worry, they still look good as new! Get your own pair here.

February 17, 2014

The Lost Name

Dress- Urban Outfitters | Sweater- American Eagle | Boots- Free People thanks to Mrs. Ambrose, you're the best!!! | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington | Necklace- c/o O'Necklace

Somewhere, on the side line of a soccer field on the East Coast, lies a necklace that reads, "Rory". It was tarnished when I lost it, and probably even more tarnished now. I can never get back the numerous hours spent searching at home, at school, in my friends bags, and more, for my favorite necklace. But, I can get something just as good. A brand new, shiny, silver replacement. A new "Rory" necklace.
Thank you to O'Necklace, for gifting me a necklace that will be worn so often that even strangers will know my name. I'm so glad to have back my favorite necklace, new and better than ever. It's a good day.
(In case you were wondering, yes it was cold, but I HAD to wear bare legs with these boots given to me by my dear friend Mrs. Ambrose, just wait to see how I'll wear these come Spring!!!)

February 13, 2014

Contradictions

Dress- Forever 21 | Jacket- ASOS | Shoes- Vince Camuto | Necklace- c/o Vanessa Mooney | Watch- Daniel Wellington

Bare legs and snow are something that should never ever happen. The day I took these photos it was over FIFTY degrees and yet still, there was snow on the ground. As the camera snapped I heard branches dripping over and over and over. It sounded almost like rain yet no rain was falling. It's a weird feeling, that sort of contradiction. When you hear rain but it's not raining--or when you've got bare legs but there's snow on the ground.
(Want to hear a more creative tone to my voice? Check out my 2014 poetry project, The 52 Project, to read some poems of mine!)

February 08, 2014

Chilly Philly February

I spent today in Philly with my dad, driving around the "University City" area of Penn and Drexel, eating at Reading Terminal Market, and ultimately ending up at the Drexel University High School Photography Show. If you live anywhere nearby Drexel, I highly recommend it! One of my photographs was accepted for the second year in a row. If you look closely, you can see it in the 4th picture down--it's of a boy diving into the water (my brother).

Sometimes it's nice to not have a schedule. The best part of the trip, other than seeing the photo show, was to just drive through the areas around a beautiful college campus. I listened to my dad reminisce on his time in Philadelphia long ago and it was nice, just looking out the window and imagining how it all would have been 25 years ago.

Anyway, happy weekend! If you are interested in going to see the show please email me! I'd love to know what you think. :)

February 05, 2014

Snow Glow

Dress- Urban Outfitters | Jacket- H&M | Shoes- UGG | Necklace- c/o Vanessa Mooney | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington

And THESE are the other boots I got for Christmas! Made by UGG, cozy and warm, perfectly stylish. They're halfway between red and brown (my justification for getting these--I didn't have any red boots!!!) and perfect with brown tights and this Urban Outfitters dress.
Also, I've been wearing my hair wavy like this a lot recently since the straight has gotten a bit boring. I think it brings out the highlights more this way. Thoughts? My hair isn't dyed, but I used Sun-In when we went away on vacation over Christmas and that's how I got highlights like this!

February 03, 2014

Snow in Boots

I can't believe this is the first time these boots have appeared on my blog...but they have an interesting back story I'll share with you! So in December, my mom came home with these boots and I was all "WOW those are so nice!!" The only problem is that they were in her size, and we do not have the same size feet.
All month long I watched my mom wear them nearly every day and with any outfit. Despite having probably 10 pairs of black boots already, I couldn't seem to match them with my outfits the same way my mom wore these boots.
Fast forward a few weeks to the beginning of January. I received a pair of boots for Christmas, but they were ones I didn't really like so we returned them. One afternoon, my mom came home and said "Rory, I have a surprise for you!" and voila, there were these boots, in my size this time!!!
I've worn them, in the month I've had them, probably 20 out of the 30 days. I've never worn a pair of shoes so much before. My only concern right now is finding a way to wear these once warmer months roll around....I'll find a way, just wait... :)
In another news, I've been so busy/lazy lately that I've resorted to online shopping. Something I never do! But with good shipping deals, or just super good prices anyway, I've found it can't be beat. Recently, I've been scoping out patterned leggings on Forever 21, the perfect-for-any-occasion dresses by the brand Garage (they also have some seriously cute skirts), and naturally, more boots, from Macy's. Also, TJ Maxx and Marshall's have online shopping now?!?!? SAY WHAT?!!? (My life just got infinitely better).

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