Sorry...

as you may or may not have noticed, i changed the website for my blog. this is because i'm beginning the long, continuous, ongoing process of re-doing my entire blog. so, i apologize for all the ugly-ness of new and old stuff mixed on here. it's a bad time to do it, but it's obviously in dire need of it. sooo... i hope it all ends up all prettiful and stuff.

again, i apologize for the inconveniences of the crazy looking mixed up blog. i'll try and get it done as sooooon as possible.

that is all.

-liv

Hello, again.

It's been quite a while since we've last, well, for lack of a better word, reunited. And I apologize. But here I am again with some good news. I went shopping. A few times, actually. Annnnd, I stocked up my wardrobe on some pretty clothes. YAY! The good news is, you can see my results. Very exciting? I think sooooooo. For me at least. (:

Shopping Trip #1: It wasn't much of a trip, but I did get my TOMS. I ended up with the Blue Metallic Linen Vegan ones. Love them. They really look silver, which is why I got them. They're so comfy, cute, and versatile. I feel like I can wear them with anything.

I got the boyfriend sweater from H&M for $15
Necklace from F21 for $4.50
I love the sweater, it's so comfy and cute.

Shopping Trip #2: I went with my sister and one of my friends. Such a fun time. I got the majority of my stuff on this trip. I hit up Forever21, H&M, and Hollister, and American. Here are some of the results:

Skirt-F21 $15
I like the cute floral pattern on the skirt!

Dress- H&M $18
It's hard to see the print, but it's a flower print also.
I got a cute jean vest that can go over this also, to make it more casual.

YOGA PANTS!!- American Eagle $30
So. So. So. Comfy.

Scarf- H&M $7.50
High-waisted short- F21 $15
I can't decide if I really love the shorts on me.
But, if I can find the right outfit, I'm sure I'll love them.

*by the way, since I just got around to getting these pictures taken, I have the extensions I talk about below in. so, now you know what they look like, in case you were wondering.


 Shopping Trip #3: I bought myself some new extensions. I had a set of 14" clip-in extensions last summer, but my hair grew and I didn't take care of them properly, so they didn't last. This time, I got 18" extensions and hopefully I'll treat them better. That's the plan. Along with the extensions, I also got my homecoming dress. I'm pretty excited about it, and now all I need is a date. No big deal. I still have a while. Anyways, here's the dress...

I love the color! It's like a shiny champagne. 

feathers and rhinestones- two of my favorite things

I just need a little tan, now.

And, with all that being said: I am sorry it took so long. But, to catch you up on my life, here are the recent important events:
1. My pigs are sold. Gone. And probably slaughtered. (Oh, I'm sorry, harvested is the "politically correct term.")
2. Our cheer squad also competed at our county fair. AND WE WON. For the first time, our school kicked some butt and won the competition. Such an exciting moment. Even the fairy glitter running all over my face couldn't spoil all our happiness.
3. School started. Finally. Hello, freshman year.
4. It's footballlllll season, and I'm down cheering on the sidelines for the first time. So much fun.
5. The weather is starting to get colder. You know what that means? Fall wardrobe. My favorite season!

Thanks for reading. Leave comments and opinions below. Be nice. Thank youuuuu (:
-liv

whoa, a new post?

HI. i know it's been like 435798475983475983745 years since i've last posted. it feels like it at least. but i have a (another) good excuse.. my stupid internet went down. again. rawr. whatever. but, i have good news. one, i am ordering my toms AS WE SPEAK. more good news? shopping saturday. MORE good news, i don't know. but  i have bad news too. round two of braces soon. like, maybe january. shoot me..... if only they were done right the first time...... i'm not looking forward to that, but i'll live.

on to the point of this post: there really is none.

Aside from my internet being down, the real reason i haven't posted is due to the fact that i'm stumped on topics. sorry. i'll let you know when my brain starts to actually function again. (or about sunday after my shopping trip)

I know it's about time for school to start up again though.. so i really am looking forward to
1. Fair. in about a week. county fair. so fun! hopefully i'll have lots to blog about then. i show pigs. yum.
2. Football games. Yeah, i'm one of those girls that stand on the sidelines and yell for the guys. oh, right. cheerleaders.
3. Competition. Cheer competitions are mainly in winter, but we had our state fair competition a few weekends ago, and now county fair is coming up... excited.
4. School. Yep, ours still hasn't started, but it will on the 7th.

Not looking forward to... finishing my summer novel. it's not long, but it isn't interesting. page 60. now about 300 to go? procrastination........

alright, i'm gonna stop going on and on, and end with this.

you are welcome. 

-liv

back to school shopping

So, my birthday was about two weeks ago. Perfect way to spend the money burning a whole in my pocket- BTS SHOPPING! Yay! My wardrobe needs some updating. what's new? Here are some of the things I want/need to head on back to school. But what kind of things do I want? Take a look.

I really love fall clothes and shoes. Boots, long sleeves, jeans, and sweaters. So I'm always excited when fall comes around. I'm definitely a bargain shopper and I love looking at clearance racks for some great deals, too. So, that's where I find most of my stuff.

First thing- shoes.
I'm more of a flat shoe kinda girl. Not a good thing, because I'm a whopping five foot one and a half inches. I'll get some heels when I have the right outfits for them... maybe. Ha.

Boots

 Charlotte Russe
Ruched-Front Flat Ankle Boot
$35.50
Charcoal

I'm in dire need of a pair of ankle boots. These ones also come in a light brown-ish color, but I guess I like more of a gray/black color scheme.



Toms


www.toms.com
Pewter Metallic Woven Women's Vegan
$54


Yeah, I like these TOMS better than the sparkly ones. I think they'll go with more and are a little less bold, so easier to wear. I love the One for One deal. If you haven't heard about it, for each pair of TOMS you buy, a kid in need also gets a pair. It makes buying shoes feel great. 


Next-skirts

dELiAs
Robyn Faded Floral Skirt
$14.99

I need to dress up my wardrobe this year. I'm used to jeans, shorts, etc, with a sweater or a tee. Add a necklace. Done. I want to add some vintage pieces and some girly-er additions. Change it up a bit. New year. Fresh start.





dELiAs
Jess Skirt
$14.99

I love floral prints. They're cute, girly, and fun. I need that.


















Next- tops

dELiAs
Graphic Dolman Tee
$14.50

Peacock feathers (or feathers in general) are very "in" right now. So is the off-the-shoulder look. That gives this shirt two thumbs up. Yes.

dEliAs
Sophie Banded Bottom
$9.99
Oatmeal

Off the shoulder? Check.









Last thing- casual dresses




Forever21
Paisley Floral Dress
$17.80
Cream/Blue

I am also in dire need of CASUAL dresses. The ones you can wear to school. The kinds I like aren't exactly easy to find in stores, but online at F21, I see quite a few I like. Check it out, if you need some too. Riiiight, here.

Forever21
Confetti Knit Dress
$14.90
Black/Cocoa

A simple dress with a cute belt. Classic & chic.






actually, now last, these shorts



Forever21
Matelot Herringbone Short
$17.80
Brown/Black

I want to try a pair of high-waisted shorts. They're super cute & can be dressed up or down depending on what you wear them with. Very versatile and adorable, thank you very much.



That's all for now... hopefully I'll be able to find some of these things later this week, or when I end up going. I also got a super cute purse for my birthday, so after this shopping trip, I'll have pictures of everything for you. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to follow my blog, and/or comment!
-liv

you out clubbin' well i just made caramel delights ;)

Wanna make the best cookies you've ever tasted in your entire life? Go here. I promise you, you'll love them. Caramel Delights. mmm, mmm, good. (:

music.

Okay, let's play a game. Actually, not exactly. But lately I've been thinking a lot, which, is dangerous. But.. my recently added playlist on iTunes has helped me make some decisions and clear my mind and such. So, I'll name a few songs that I liked, and you can check 'em out if you want.

1. It Matters to Me- Jason Castro
"oh, baby what's on your mind? let's take it slow, i wanna hear every word you say tonight..."

2. Strip Me- Natasha Bedingfield
"take what you want, steal my pride, build me up or cut me down to size. shut me out, but i'll just scream. i'm only one voice in a million, but you ain't takin' that from me."

3. Best Thing I Never Had- Beyonce
"thank God you blew it, thank God i dodged a bullet, i'm so over you, so baby so good lookin' out.."

4. I Know You Know- The Friendly Indians (Psych theme song. best. show. ever.)
"i'm not inclined to resign to maturity.."

5. Mississippi Girl- Faith Hill
"cause a mississippi girl don't change her ways, just cause everybody knows her name.."

6. Nothing- The Script
"and my mates are all there tryin' to calm me down, cause i'm shoutin' your name all over town. i'm swearin' if i go there now, i can change her mind, turn it all around"

7. Not Meant to Be- Theory of a Deadman (yes, i just got this song. i'm ashamed to admit it.)
"it's like one step forward and two steps back, no matter what i do you're always mad. and i, i can't change your mind"

ALRIGHT, i do have more. but these are my favorites and i don't wanna bother you with songs that are just okay. Hope you like 'em. (:

Oh, and by the way, I'm thinking of beginning to make my own clothes, so hopefully all goes well. I'll let you know what happens with it. If it works out, I'll post pics and maybe a tutorial or so. Just depends. I can't seem to find exactly what I want in stores, so maybe this will be a solution...

thanks for reading, and don't forget to follow my blog and/or comment with suggestions (:
liv

feathers.

I got 'em. Finally. But not the Sultra ones. The ones I wanted were out of stock, blah, blah, blah. Oh well, 'cause I found a replacementttttt (:

www.fashionfeather.com

YAY! I loved using this website because you could pick the colors, it was reasonably priced, and they got here in less than a week! They were supposed to arrive in 7-14 days. They got here in 5. Solid!

Anyways... You have a choice of 3 feathers for $14, 4 feathers for $17, or 5 feathers for $20. Then, you can pick from a large variety of colors. Actually, 25 colors to be exact. These kits come with 2 crimp beads (to match your hair color) and a threading tool to install them. It asks your hair length to get an idea of how long the feathers should be, and mine went great with my length of hair (thank you!). You can also add 10 more beads for $3 or pliers to install them for $10. Shipping is $2 for standard shipping, which is what I got.

They're super easy to install and are really durable.

Step 1: Find the spot where you want to put your feathers. Mine are right under my bangs, and above my ear, like, at my eyebrow.

Step 2: Take the wire tool and bend it in half. Put a little bit of hair in the loop. Make sure you don't put too much hair in there, though, or else the feathers will stick out. Thread the bead through both ends of the tool, and pull it through, all the way up the strand of hair that you're putting your feathers on.

Step 3: Thread your feathers through the bead. Make sure the ends are sticking up through the bead.

Step 4: Use pliers to clamp the bead down firmly, so your feathers will stay.

Alright, welllll, you honestly probably didn't need my version of how to install them, because they have very detailed instructions on the website.

Removal- Use the pliers and squeeze the bead the opposite way to make an "O" shape.

They should stay in for about 2-4 months, but I haven't had mine long enough to tell you if that's true or not, though it seems like they probably will.

On the other hand... The only negative issue I had with them was the fact that some of the crimp beads I ordered weren't "O" shaped.. They were more shut, if that makes any sense.... But to fix it, just use pliers to make them more of an "O" shape, like you're removing them. Kind of a pain, but no biggie.

Here's what I ordered-

I got 4 feathers. My primary feather was White (the striped one), my three accent feathers were Cream (wide), Silver (plain), and Brown (plain). I said I had Medium hair length, and that my hair was brown. I probably could have said it was black, because my hair is darker and the beads were lighter, but again, it was no big deal. I got the 10 extra beads, and standard shipping. So, my total was $22. Not too shabby,                                                                                            
                                          eh?