less qq, more pew pew

After the withdraw deadline for summer classes passed, my daily mantra went from "Calm the fuck down" to "Less QQ, more pew pew." How appropriate, then, that my computer science class ended the summer with two rounds of lasertag the day before fall semester's classes began.

My knees are both dirty and bruised.

Above, headband: Target. Embroidered button-down: Forever21. Shorts: mother's + scissors. Boots: Steven by Steve Madden.

trawling

Time to clear out my bookmarks.

• Have you heard of kangaroo words? (There are joey words, too.)
• What I wanted to do instead of attending college: A Return to Basics, One Stitch at a Time
  
• Did your parents impact your college major or career choice? From MYMOMISAFOB. The comments are funny, humbling, insightful, sad, and undoubtedly worth reading, especially if you consider that these are actual people and their experiences.
• On twenty-somethings rising to the occasion... in the context of funding startups.
• "They last 1000 times longer than traditional steel razors."
• FUCK YOU.
• FUCK YOU, but without words.
  
• The Almighty Dollar: Mapping Distribution of Income by Religious Belief (Go Jews!)
• play with harmony
• What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson. This is the best article I've read on unsureness, getting your act together, and loving what you do because it addresses all the counterarguments I've come across.
• PuriCute via Flying Saucer, for those days when Picasa's I'm Feeling Lucky button just won't cut it.
• Would hit, via Unabashedly Prep:
  

• "Hey, Barbara, look at this girl’s ears, don’t you think one is too big?"
• I don't know if it's possible that you haven't seen this yet, but the animated story of Danny and Annie is likely to make you cry.
• Cutest blog announcement of all time at the rockstar diaries.
  

going, going back, back

For the first time in my college career, my excitement about going back to school outweighed my anxiety.

I was originally wearing this shirt loose and baggy for the ride back to school, but my brother said I look "hella butch." That's probably because I'm wearing his old shirt. I told him at least my hair's growing out.

...Aaaand my torso is pasty.

Above, shirt: brother's. Jeans: Uniqlo. Sandals: Miz Mooz.

You buttered your bread! Now sleep in it!

I'm just lying all over the place, guys.

So after having a talk with Jessie I've decided not to change my URL just because I feel self-conscious about it. Instead! I will own it until it's not something to be self-conscious about. (Fake it 'til you make it!)

And I'm going to resume posting.

To Sock? Or not to Sock?

Sandals or pumps with socks... Hmm. 

I've always liked the look but I never really tried it 'cause it seems like one of those things that look good on OTHER people. Not me. 

But I figured, what the heck? I'm The Shoe Girl right? Gotta try it out...

If I look like I'm concentrating its 'cause I am. These suckers are HIGH as heck! Look... They're almost as big as Stella! 

Got my nails done at Atlas again!!! Japanese nail art is so dang fun. I wish I could afford to do it all the time. So cute! 

It's my friend Julie's big 3-0 tomorrow (HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULS!!) so I got them done with big black bows on my ring fingers cause bows are her thing. And cause I knew it'd be cute. ;)

(skirt socks and tank- American Apparel, headband- Miu Miu, shoes- L.A.M.B.)

So what's the verdict?? Do you like the socks? I definitely think they're not an every day thing but they sure cute-y up these could-be-trashy heels. Normally I'd wear them with jeans or leggings (or "jeggings" if you must) but the socks sweeten them up enough to be able to wear them with a short skirt... right?

OH! And dont forget about my ebay store! I'm adding more shoes every day :)

I lied.

Here's one more post to tell you that...

The winner of the CSN giveaway is Wendy13, who will be receiving an email shortly, and

I'm sitting on my couch sweating because it is really hot.

So is this:

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Something tells me I should be concerned about this, because while Logan Lerman is a healthy (legal) 18 going on 19, he was about 16 when Meet Bill (screencapped above) was filmed.

AUGH AUGH AUGH

Shoes For Sale!

Time to bite the bullet. I think I've been talking about this for 2 years now but I am SO lazy I just cant get to it. Here are some shoes I will be offering up for sale. They are good shoes that are in need of new loving homes. I'm running out of room in my house and out in the garage so I need to clear some space.
I'm an 8 1/2 and my shoes are usually 8's, 8 1/2's and 9's... there are a few exceptions, but now many.

Harajuku Lovers, never worn (8.5)

JLO Runway, slightly worn (8.5)

Harajuku Lovers, slightly worn (8.5)

L.A.M.B, slightly worn (8.5)

If you want to see any other pictures just click and view my Shoes For Sale folder on Flickr :)

***UPDATED***
Here is the link to my new ebay store!! I'll be adding more and more shoes this week and weekend.
Oh! And 10% of any sales I make will be given to the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Extra awesome!

XOXO