I tried [...]]]> 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.

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 [...]]]>

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

Red wedges: Merona, [...]]]> …I wish! School starts next week, and I’m sad to see this summer go. I’ve only been to the beach once, and we didn’t visit our family in Cape Cod like we normally do, and take a trip out on my uncle’s barge. So, today I wore a sea-inspired sailor-esque outfit:

Red wedges: Merona, Target, $6. Bermada shorts: Old Navy, $6. Red ribbon belt: gift. Navy striped shirt: Hollister, $8. Headband: DIY Braided Fabric Headband. Everything that I purchased for this outfit was on sale. Pretty awesome. I wish I had an anchor necklace to really tie the whole thing together. Speaking of anchors, remember this quote? I’m still living it, keeping a positive outlook on my future {like graduating in the fall!!!!!}

So, I may not have done any sailing this summer, but I did do a lot of other fun things like the NY Renaissance Faire, my crazy murder mystery birthday, made vegan cupcakes, nerded out for the final installment of Harry Potter, did a crazy fun Bohemian-inspired photo shoot with Jillian Farrell, blew up a watermelon on the 4th of July, read lots of books, made some awesome new summer-themed cupcake soaps… okay, you get it.

What about you? What are the highlights of your summer? xo