New Buys

I hope you all had a great week! Mine was hectic at the beginning and then luckily calmed down. This weekend I will force myself to finish that last paper and then catch up on Dexter. I hope you like this post because I had a little bit of fun with it on photoshop!

 

Desert Boots from UrbanOg {buy similar here & here}

Target Rose Boyfriend Watch {buy here} & Modcloth's Quote Earrings {buy here}
 

CoverGirl's Lip Perfection & Blast Flipsticks

Modcloth's No Place Like Chrome Skirt {buy here}
 

LC Lauren Conrad x Kohl's Cares Bow Beanie {buy it here}

On Black Friday, I bought the quote earrings and metallic skirt

because Modcloth was having an amazing 50% off sale!

 

Have a great weekend!

P.S. -- Don't forget to enter the giveaway! Sunday is the last day to enter!

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Inspired By: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite childhood movies. I grew up watching it because my mom loves this movie. I remember watching it over and over again with my brothers and loving the story, loving how colorful everything is, and especially loving the gorgeous dress that the Good Witch wears.

So I'm thrilled that Oz: The Great and Powerful is coming out in March, even though it pretty much turns everything about the original movie on it's head. As you all know the whole thing is a dream, but in the new movie all the magic is real. But I'm kind of liking the idea that it's all real, that Oz actually travels to the Land of Oz, and that it's a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. I can't wait to see it, but until then we'll just have to dress like the characters.

Dorothy

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The main character, Dorothy Gale, is a young woman who lands in a mysterious, very colorful world, but all she wants to do is get back home. The Good Witch of the North instructs her that the only way to do that is to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, which will take her to the Wizard of Oz. Without getting all custome-y, you can dress like Dorothy by wearing a blue dress with red heels or go casual in jeans, a white tee, and red flats. And don't forget your cute, little dog!

Scarecrow, Tin Man & Cowardly Lion

The three men Dorothy meet along the yellow brick road are Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, who wish for a brain, a heart, and courage respectively. They accompany Dorothy in the hopes that the Wizard will grant them these things. To dress like Scarecrow, wear a green tunic and brown boots, and to dress like Tin Man, don your sparkliest silver dress. Add some of Cowardly Lion's flair with a faux fur stole.

Almira / The Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Witch of the West, or Almira, comes to claim the ruby slippers from her dead sister, who was crushed by the house that Dorothy arrived in, but the Good Witch transfers them to Dorothy's feet before she can get them. Because of that, the Wicked Witch says the iconic phrase, "I'll get you, my pretty...and your little dog, too!" Wear all black, with a hint of green, to emulate the Wicked Witch on her casual days, or dress in a lacey black dress with a gray panama hat for a fancy affair.

Glinda / The Good Witch of the North

Glinda, the Good Witch of the North first appears in a floating bubble. She gives the magical ruby slippers to Dorothy and at the end of the film, tells Dorothy that she always had the power to return home; they were on her feet the whole time. To dress like the Good Witch, go for lots of pink: a pink and gold dress, a pale pink blouse, a hot pink skirt, and don't forget to add glitzy sequins!

What do you think? Do you like The Wizard of Oz?

 

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{Imagies via 1, 2, 3 & 4}

Lusting: Desert Boots

Lately I've been seeing desert boots and booties everywhere, on people at school and on Pinterest {see here, here, and here}. Both men and women have been wearing them in various shades of brown and black. These are great footwear for the winter because they're made to be worn in rough terrain, so they can definitely handle some snow and rain and slush.

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I recently picked up a cute black wedged pair from UrbanOg and
I can't wait to wear them everywhere.

They're so comfortable!

 What do you think of these shoes? Definitely yes or hell no?
 

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Outfit: Fallen Leaves, Fallen Trees

A bright, comfy outfit for a lazy day. On this particular sunny day, my brother, Ben, and I went to get Chinese food (while the youngest brother was at school. Sorry, Leo), then devoured the food, and then did lots of homework.

 

Luckily, the semester is almost over and I have only one thing left to do -- write a paper on the Medieval epic, Tristan. I'm going to try and finish it soon, even though it's not due until the 18th. What can I say, I don't like to procrastinate.

My brother climbing a fallen tree.

 

Cardigan // Urban Outfitters

Shirt // Walmart

Jeans // Forever 21

Shoes /// T.J. Maxx / Betsy Johnson

Necklace // handmade gift from Brittany {check out her Etsy shop!}

Ring // Forever 21
Lipstick // CoverGirl's Lip Perfect in Euphoria

 

Are you a procrastinator?

 

 

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Movies I Want To See (December 2012)

Last month of the year already? 2012 went by so fast! If we make it to 2013 (you know, considering the world is supposed to end December 21st), I think it will be a great year! Last month, I saw Skyfall, which I would recommend if you're a Bond and/or action fan, and Breaking Dawn, which I don't recommend unless you want to make fun of it or are a tween girl.

 

This month there are so many amazing movies coming out that it was so hard to pick just six! Read on to see which ones I can't wait to get a movie ticket for...

Deadfall

Addison (Eric Bana) and Liza (Olivia Wilde) are siblings on the run from a casino heist gone wrong. After a car accident, they split up to make a run for the Canadian border during a whiteout blizzard. While Addison goes cross-country, Liza is picked up by ex-boxer Jay (Charlie Hunnam) on his way to his parents; his father is a retired sheriff (Kris Kristofferson). While there, the siblings are reunited in a tense showdown. Though family drama isn't my usual thing, this movie looks so dramatic and suspensful. (December 7)

 

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

A prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, this adventure follows Bilbo Baggins, who is approached by Gandalf the Grey to join a company of thirteen dwarves and go on an epic quest to save the lost Dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the dragon, Smaug. On their journey, they will encounter goblins, orcs, sorcerers, and of course Gollum and the "precious" ring. I'll definitely be seeing this movie with my family. (December 14)

 

Zero Dark Thirty

 

After collecting information and working in secret for a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives are finally close to their goal: finding and eliminating Osama bin Laden. Director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker) reunited to capture the manhunt for the world's most dangerous man on film. Starring Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Mark Strong, Jennifer Ehle, Kyle Chandler, and Edgar Ramirez. This film on counterterrorism digs deep into the truth since Bigelow and Boal spent years talking to U.S. intelligence. (December 19)

 

On the Road

Jack Kerouac's novel tells the story of Sal Paradise (Sam Riley), a young writer whose life is changed by Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund), a free-spirited and fearless Westerner, and his girl, Marylou (Kristen Stewart). As they travel cross-country, Sal and Dean seek "it," the pure essence of experience, and freedom from conformity. Since I read the book, I'm interested to see how this young man's thoughts on life and love translates to the screen. (December 21)

 

Django Unchained

Set in the South two years before the Civil War, Quentin Taratino's new film follows Django (Jamie Foxx) a slave who will be freed by bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christopher Waltz) if he helps Shultz find the murderous Brittle brothers. In addition to his freedom, Schultz will help Django free his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from the brutal Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). I love Tarantino's mix of twisted history, blood and gore, and dark humor. (December 25)
 

Les Miserables

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the musical, this film is set in 19th century France during the French Revolution and follows the story of an ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) who has made a name for himself but who has been hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe). Valjean cares for Fantine's (Anne Hathaway) daughter, Cosette (Amanda Seyfried). I can't wait to see this; the acting looks superb and the singing sounds amazing. (December 25)

 

Other films coming out in December:

• Hyde Park on Hudson (December 7)
• In Our Nature (December 7)
• Playing for Keeps (December 7)
• Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary (December 11)
• Any Day Now (December 14)
• Save the Date (December 14)
• Amour (December 19)
• Monsters, Inc. 3D (December 19)
• Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D (December 21)
• Jack Reacher (December 21)
• The Impossible (December 21)
• This Is 40 (December 21)
• Parental Guidance (December 25)
• Promised Land (December 28)
   

Which movies do you want to see this month?

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(Posters via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)