Batman, Revisited

Kids grow up way too fast. It's funny, because when you're little you just want to be older. And when you're older, you just want to be young. In reality, your childhood lasts a much shorter time than your adult life does, so why rush through childhood? This is coming from some bully on the playground the other day, while I was babysitting. The two kids I babysit (the girl is in 2nd grade, the boy in 4th) wanted to play Cops & Robbers. They had been playing Sandman with these two other boys around their age, but then an older boy showed up & they quit playing to hang with him. So the two kids went and asked the group if they wanted to play Cops & Robbers. And the older boy poked fun at them and they said something to the boy I babysit. I didn't catch what the kid said, but the younger boy asked him what it meant and he was told to say that to his mother and see how she reacted. I figured it was inappropriate so I went and told the older kid off and told him to stop bullying kids. It's really pathetic how cool some kids think they are....

Anyways, enough of that. My high school had its first graduating class graduate last Wednesday! My high school is very new (created only 3 years ago), and our senior class had dropped from 28 to 8 students. Wow, I know. But I went to their graduation ceremony & this (the above photo) is what I wore. Does the sweater & the setting look familiar? It should. But the skirt is new (from Urban Outfitters). The flats are Steve Madden and are my first pair of flats I've ever owned (that I'm aware of). I bought them in 3 years ago! Now they're a bit too small and I'm afraid they're going to break when I wear them. I really like wearing sweaters with high waisted skirts, it reminds me of Dana Wynter in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (because there's one scene in that movie where she wears such an outfit). I wore this skirt to school and everyone was like "Is your skirt high enough?" and they all made fun of me for it. What a bunch of idiots. High waisted skirts are much more flattering (& classy) than whatever scrap of fabric they purchase from Hollister and call a skirt.

tie dyed kid

Ah, the end of May. Only a matter of days (okay, 8.5) of school left, 7 finals to take, one giant life size portrait to finish, how I love this time of the year. Hopefully everything will slow down & I will be able to breath for a while. I get let out of school at noon on Wednesday the 10th of June. The next day I'm babysitting from 8 till 5 (whoo, what a way to spend your first day of summer holiday!) The next week I'm volunteering at a kids camp. My first month off is exhausting. But my birthday is the 22nd and the next day I'm going to see The Bigger Lights/Stereo Skyline/Hey Monday/This Providence/The Friday Night Boys with a friend. Wow, I just realized that that is a really big lineup....

Taking this (the above) photo, was incredibly difficult and required insane balancing skills (which I have none of - seriously, I will be standing comfortably on two feet, suddenly lose balance and completely fall over). But, it was a fun photo to take & I'm officially avoiding my basement ever since I found that mouse, which, after terrorizing the kitchen & living room that very evening, was never heard from again. He was around long enough for me to name him Stu, however. Anyways, I'm getting creative with where I'm taking my outfit photos.

Today I went on a rampage in order to find some cut offs (because what says comfy-study-clothes like a pair of cut offs?) and ended up taking absolutely everything out of my closet, reorganizing all my clothes, and putting them neatly back in. It took a couple of hours, but was completely worth it. Kind of. Turns out the cut offs were in the dryer (in the basement!) the whole time. So I put this outfit on instead. A pair of pink acid wash jeans, a very badly tie dyed tee shirt, and tie dyed socks. The socks used to be my sister's (when she was 8) but now they're mine....all the elastic is worn out, but they're quite festive so I wear them anyways.

p.s. It's my puppy's 6th birthday today! Happy birthday Moses!

in the cash

Since I'm flat out broke right now (I wish I was being overdramatic, but I'm not - I have no money & no job), I can only dream. So, if I was in the cash, these are the things that I would buy.

Let's start out whimsically, & therefore at Modcloth.

The blue skirt is the prettiest colour. It reminds me of Cinderella. I love the simplicity of it, but the beautiful shape. (BB Dakota) This light pink dress is perfect for a tea party (sans Mad Hatter). The colour is so light and perfect, and it has a very romantic shape to it. (BB Dakota) Pink hightops! These are so cute & fun. They have heart shaped cut outs. I have this image in my head of little girls jump roping & blowing bubble gum.
Since Urban Outfitters is having a nice online sale currently, let's mosey on over there.....

I've had my greedy little eyes on these Cheap Monday ice wash skinnys for months & months. I go look at them everyday. The wash is gorgeous, I cannot get over it.
This dress has the most amazing shape! The fabric seems very interesting....a coated python fabric. Seems very interesting and perfect for a summer rock show.
I've been craving and craving a pair of harem pants. These have a drawstring & are less extreme. Maybe they will become my first pair?
Ahhhh! These shorts are another addiction! Summer is so close, and I really need a pair of shorts. These ones are high waste, with zippers up the sides. Really, extremely beautiful. (Cheap Monday)

Now, I thought we'd save the best of my lack of cash for last.....

This white, BB Dakota military-style jacket is my most recent obsession. It looks like a really simple, boring shape, but when you see it on someone it's amazing how fitted it looks.

Obviously it is not safe for me to be unleashed to the world of fashion while completely skint....but then again, who is this not safe to?