matters of merrymaking: fashion blogging

July 21, 2011

paper doll project 3.0

Hello chickens, chiclets, and chickadees!It's a HOT one out there, hope everyone is keeping it cool and classy.It's Paper Doll Project time again! It is the third time we have done it, and every time I am always flabberghasted at how amazing it is to have someone else style your outfit from head to toe. These fabulous ladies I have been hooked up with have been marvelous! Last time, I was partners with Kelsey and it was amazing! LOOK at how she styled my crop top.

This time I was paired with Melissa of Be Your Own Adventure.And while I started out being a slack-tastic parter, M forgave me and we worked on styling one another.I swear something about this heat and humidity has me at a 0.00% inspiration level.

So I just dove in & picked this dress for Melissa to style and I love the versatility she saw in it.Melissa, wanna help me get dressed everyday? K thanks :)

{dress: rainbow | shoes: LB | necklace: antique shop | skinny jeans: LB | ring: french market in NOLA}

She did the best job ever, right?

Go to her blog and check out how I styled her outfit for today!

Thanks for coming by :)
Oh, and all of these gorgeous ladies have been partnered up to do the same thing!You should check them out and show some love.
Divergent Musings and Maybe Someday We'll Be Smarter
Unusual Form and Miss Vinyl Ahoy
In doctorly fashion and The Daily Dani
Matters of Merrymaking and Be Your Own Adventure
Better With Tights and I Have A Degree In This!
The Cardigan Queen and Acute Designs
Ruby Bastille and A Heart and Soul Story
From the Mixed-up Files and Stylish Year
Animated Cardigan and Snappy Casual
Miss Lulu Blogs and Elle Enchanted
The Socialite's Closet and Shades of Sarah
My Orange Stilettos and Pull Your Socks Up!
Oranges and Apples and Not Just Mom
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication and Pieces of {My} Earth
Toujours C'est La Vie and Never Dreamed about This

April 25, 2011

Rom-Com Revelations

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Lately, when I think about the whole (super amazing) blogging community I have become a part of, I can't help but to quote Never Been Kissed in my head.
You know what part, don't you?

No, it's not about Josie Grossie, although...somedays it sure feels like it when I first wake up.We do have similar style.

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Anyway...I always think about the part where Rob (David Arquette, when he was classy, sigh.) tells Josie that: "All you need is for one person to think you're cool, and you're in."

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It just occurs to me sometimes, that the style blogging community is like that. Like high school. Well not like my high school, thank god.For example: if a huge blogger, the "Kirstens, Kristens, and Gibby's"You know, the ones with the massive following, free clothes, tons of sponsors, expensive cameras and editing equipment.**One day they send you a shout out on their blog, twitter, guest post, etc: Her dedicated followers will follow suit and check you out, more than likely love you (for good reasons, no doubt.) and then you're a part of the club, sistah! Word of mouth, or literally just word, and you could be taken from a couple hundred followers to pushing close to a thousand in a few weeks. It could intensely change your focus.-A couple blogs have been writing on a similar subject lately, about how they've quit fashion bloggers or only keep reading ones that they can find some heart in... I can't imagine some one thinking harshly on the people I look up to, that inspire me. I find happiness in my day to day blog adventures and relationships, but I'd be kidding if I didn't find allure in the shiny possibilites of blog growth.

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Where is David Arquette when I need him?

But, it's NOT about the numbers, it's about the content, right? I mean... that's what they say.SURVEY SAYS: They're right!

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Be the true representation of yourself, and the ~~hot guys~~ readers will come.My experience, short as it may be, is way more enjoyable than high school. I love building my relationships daily with the women who have been with me since the beginning AND the lovely ladies whom have just come aboard the merrymaking train.You guys are great, glad you're here. Perhaps the best lesson we can learn from 'Never Been Kissed' is:
"Find out who you are
and try not to be afraid
of it."
-Josie Gellar
Can I get an AMEN?At the end of the day, I will continue to measure my blog's worth in the value I find in it, the lessons I have learned from it, and continue believing that I am worth my weight in sparkles.Thank you.