Clearly, I like the pink/gray color scheme. After reading the comments on the last {scary} Today’s Threads, I decided to stay silly in my photos, hence the skirt-throwing and arms-waving. :)
Here’s what I wore today: Mary Jane wedges:Bongo, Uptown Consignment, $6. Gray tights: Forever 21, $8. Pink ballerina bow skirt: Forever 21, $18. Black button-up: hand-me-down. Ring: Forever 21, $3. Necklace: gift from my Nana <3. Headband: DIY {I took this bow from a gift box and slid it onto a black fabric headband, easy-peasy}.
Okay, this video is a little bit creepy. It reminds me of the Oompa Loompa dances in the newer, Tim Burton-directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but I kind of love it. Fashion blogger Wendy of Wendy’s Lookbook did this neat video tutorial on 25 different ways to tie a scarf:
I tried a few of them myself, too. Here are my faves:
Note: I’m not entirely convinced I did “the celebrity” correctly, but it looks neat anyway! I think I need thinner scarves.
Here’s a quick snippet of some of the products I’m working on releasing soon, in time for the Manchester Art Association’s Craft Fair on October 29th. (Yes, I will be reminding you of this frequently!) If you’re planning on going or you just want to spread the word, here’s the event page on Facebook.
Oh, and I also have a stamp of the Poor & Pretty logo!
Happy Monday, everyone. Make this week a good one! :)
I found this via Pinterest a few days ago, shortly before Mish & I had a conversation about how there’s so much to do in New England during Autumn. Here are a few things I’m planning on doing this Fall:
+ Exhibiting at the Manchester Art Association Annual Craft Fair, October 29, 10 am – 3 pm.
I am beyond excited to exhibit at my very first craft fair, at Manchester Community College! With just about a month left until the fair, I plan on posting ideas for table designs, packaging, and other process-type things. More info about the fair here.
+ Apple picking!
My favorite place to pick apples is Roger’s Orchards in Southington. I have a lot of good memories going apple picking here as a kid with my family. “Pick-Your-Own” is open at both of their locations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00-5:00, weather permitting. Also, their apple cider and apple cider doughnuts are delish!
+ Southington Apple Harvest Festival
Speaking of apples and Southington, I’m going to have to find time to go to the Southington Apple Harvest Festival, too! There are always some great crafters exhibiting there, plus contests {like pie-eating!}, and the best apple fritters on this Earth! The Festival is open beginning this weekend, September 30-Oct 2, and next weekend, Oct 7-9. Hours vary by day, check the schedule here.
+ Halloween Knights at the CT Renaissance Faire.
And what would my Fall be without a trip to the CT Renaissance Faire in Hebron? Stan, Michele, Jeff, baby Noah and I are going October 15th, to witness the Halloween Knights event. In addition to the “regular” shows, games, and other fun things to do, Halloween Knights extends the faire from 6 to 8pm, when all sorts of ghosts, zombies and other haunted creatures of the night come out to spook. They also have a fantastic Thriller dance and, last year, there was a haunted hay ride! The Faire opened last weekend and runs every Saturday & Sunday through October 16th.
+ Scenic Leaf-Turning Ride.
When I was younger, my Dad used to take us on scenic leaf-turning rides to the Yankee Candle Factory in Deerfield, MA. It was always such a magical and special experience for me. I don’t know if Stan and I will be going to the Yankee Candle Factory, but I hope we take some kind of scenic drive while the leaves are changing.
+ Fancy Drinks & Candy Apples
I’m not a huge fan of caramel apples, but I do love candy apples! If I don’t eat one at the Ren Faire or Harvest Festival, I’ll probably host a candy apple making party. As for fancy drinks, I do love making & drinking chai tea lattés throughout the fall and winter.
What are your favorite things to do this time of year? Know of any really good haunted hay rides or haunted houses?
Before I get into this post {which is way overdue}, let me explain why I look so horrifyingly angry. In one of the classes I’m taking this semester, we’re discussing gender representation. We watched Sut Jhally’s Codes of Gender in which Jhally discusses how, in advertising, women are often shown in submissive or “silly” positions, with their head tilted to one side, a leg bent, a hand on the hip, and all these other things to essentially make the woman look as if she isn’t in control of her environment. On the other hand, a man is almost always shown in fierce control of his environment — looking directly into the camera, holding something forcefully, angry or domineering. Noticing that I fell into the trap of looking silly and “girly” in many of my photos, I thought it would be interesting to switch it up and use the codes of gender that apply to men in advertising. Doesn’t work for me, right? We’re not used to seeing a woman look domineering in a photo. Okay, it might be the purple tights.
So, what am I wearing? Studded Flats:Rampage, Peonies Couture {around $10-$20}. Purple tights:Technically, they’re “Orchid Pink,”We Love Colors, $8. Gray striped skirt: Target, $10-15. Gray cardigan: Forever 21 {Heritage 1981}, $20. Scarf:Plato’s Closet, $5. Headband: Target, $3.
Also: I tried making cookies from scratch last night. They were okay, but not spectacular. Too much flour and not enough chocolate chips, I think. But, who am I kidding? I’ll still eat them.
Also also: Happy Birthday to my honey! Stan is 23 today <3
