it's a hat thing

My outfit was influenced by last week's inspiration monday! 

That's when the ladies Megan and Nora of Two Birds Boutique
chose an outfit to inspire an outfit.

Here's my version of the look.
To see how others were inspired
go to:


inspiration monday: moving day.

Last week's inspiration was:

Anne Hathaway

My favorite Anne Hathaway movies are:

The Devil Wears Prada

Alice in Wonderland  (2010)
and Ella Enchanted

My hat: borrowed from my guy Kohl's (2010)
My t-shirt: My Chemical Romance concert (2007)
It's so sad the band broke up this year.  :(

My striped jeans: Target (last Fall)
My black shoes: thrifted

Yes, I wore this last week,
 and didn't finish my blog post.
Time slipped away from me. Blah, blah, blah...

Here's some little cuties wearing hats.
You may have seen these photos before,
but I think they're worth a second look.  ;)

My nephew Speed Racer,
on Christmas morning 2012

My nephew JJ in October 2012

My twin nieces in October 2012

My art journal page from June 8, 2013

I wonder when I'll get a new hat.
The last time I bought a hat was over 7 years ago.
I hope I find one this Summer.

Well we are now in August,
and I still haven't bought a new hat. Waa, waa.

questions, 2006, & other stuff

Isabela from Fusels asked me some questions.
Would you rather spend $100 on shoes or jewelry?

Shoes! Here's what I'd choose:

Floral Corduroy Platform with Studs $30

Faux Suede Knotted Peep Toe Heel $18.60  

Strappy Suede Wedges $23.10  

Vegan Suede Cowgirl Booties $22.60  

My Art Journal Page

It says: She didn't want to simply
follow their rules,
preferring to blaze her own path,
Rebel Against Beyond the Expectations.

Another of my art journal pgs. 

It says: Everyday I drink from this water filter.
I am so grateful for clean running water.

Another Isabela question:
What did you do for your last birthday?

I saw this movie 

 with my friend.

She gave me this book
  for my birthday present.

The book has looks from 1992-2009
Sin Anna Sui is my favorite designer,
I look to it for inspiration.Here are some of my faves:

Anna Sui Spring 2006 RTW

Anna Sui Spring 2005 RTW

Anna Sui Fall 2006 RTW

Now for some photos from 2006

My outfit of the day in 2006.

My guy on the road in 2006.

A self portrait in 2006.

Now for a song from 2006
Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance
We saw them in concert in 2006 or 2007.

"...I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone 
Honey if you stay, I'll be forgiven
Nothing you can say can stop me going home

Can you see
My eyes are shining bright
'Cause I'm out here
On the other side
Of a jet black hotel mirror
And I'm so weak
Is it hard understanding
I'm incomplete
A love that's so demanding
I get weak"...-Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance

a different spin

This show contains two of my favorite things: music and comedy.

Ben Folds with Mark Hoppus

Bruno Mars with Mark Hoppus

Slash with Mark Hoppus

Ozzy with Mark Hoppus

The National with Mark Hoppus and Amy Schumer

My Chemical Romance with Amy Schumer and Mark Hoppus

The Gaslight Anthem with Mark Hoppus