Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
GIFT GUIDE # 1
1: Kate Spade bow USB drive
Do I really need to explain this? USB= good. Bows= GREAT
2: Kate Spade travel mug
If your best friend drinks as much coffee as mine does, this'll make perfect sense
3: Almay eyeliner/highlighter
To clean up after those late nights
4: Apple Magic mouse
Friends don't let friends get Carpal tunnel
5: Kate Spade Glasses Pendant
Oh my best friend is so getting this for Christmas
(Katie, you better not be reading this!)
6: Moleskine ballpoint pen
It's just classy
7: Sharpie Gel highlighters
They're like crayons for grown-ups
8: Revitalizing face mask
Pull an all nighter and still look like a human being! Because I'm your best friend, and I know you will
9: Moleskine notebook
Just remember the little people when you win the Nobel Prize, kay genius?
10: Big Buddha tote bag
Stuff all your books in and go.
Because I'm looking out for your cool factor.
I'm that bossy older sister you never actually wanted but got anyway...
Dedicated to my BFF Katie !
PS: Seriously you better not be reading this or I will get you a vicious man eating alligator for Christmas
Love,
Emme
Friday, 8 November 2013
Audrey
Tiffany Co drinkware
tiffany.com
I don't have much to say here- this could be my Hanukkah/Christmas wish list! How cute is that pajama shirt? I would probably wear it day and night.
On a less material note, I love this quote. It's corny, but the reason I love it so much is that it reminds me of my grandma! She's just like Audrey and she's a very elegant woman! She has that air about her that some women from older generations have- grace- or something, I suppose. I love my grandma so much. I'm fortunate for having her in my life, especially because my relationships with other family members are tense or nonexistent. I have a very messy background.
Most of my grandparents are dead- my maternal grandmother is my only surviving grandparent, but my relationships with my grandparents have been positive, which is a good thing, because particularly my mother's parents, were responsible for a lot of my upbringing.
So, moral of the story,
grandparents are special people.
-ttyl
Emme
tiffany.com
I don't have much to say here- this could be my Hanukkah/Christmas wish list! How cute is that pajama shirt? I would probably wear it day and night.
On a less material note, I love this quote. It's corny, but the reason I love it so much is that it reminds me of my grandma! She's just like Audrey and she's a very elegant woman! She has that air about her that some women from older generations have- grace- or something, I suppose. I love my grandma so much. I'm fortunate for having her in my life, especially because my relationships with other family members are tense or nonexistent. I have a very messy background.
Most of my grandparents are dead- my maternal grandmother is my only surviving grandparent, but my relationships with my grandparents have been positive, which is a good thing, because particularly my mother's parents, were responsible for a lot of my upbringing.
So, moral of the story,
grandparents are special people.
-ttyl
Emme
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Timid with Pink
I know.
Pink.
GASP!
I don't know if it's managed to escape your notice or not, but I'm kind of a tomboy...
True life.
I'm playing with pink a little. I've discovered that it's actually a really flattering color on me. Well, light pink is. Not hot pink. Very light baby pink really works well for me. Redhead problems? Or redhead not problems? So I'm very cautious with pink. One thing I'm really loving is pink and grey as a color combo (reference fair isle sweater).
I would so wear this outfit.
I wish I had a secret admirer to send me bow jewelry.
Just kidding. That would be weird.
More weird than me wanting a secret admirer to send me a horse? Oh I can't explain my behavior at all. (Ok, but seriously, I'd love a horse.)
Reference the James Herriot rant.
Bracelet bangle
kieljamespatrick.com
I'm so weird.
Do you think this could be a good study outfit. I think it could be comfy for the library. Ok... ttyl
bye!
kieljamespatrick.com
I'm so weird.
Do you think this could be a good study outfit. I think it could be comfy for the library. Ok... ttyl
bye!
Friday, 20 September 2013
All Weather Wear
One thing I've figured out from long drives on the turnpike from Pittsburgh to Boston (that's about 12 hours, ladies and gents. 11 if you don't stop at all) is that once you get about an hour north of New York City the weather starts to get unpredictable.
This week is a great example. I've been freezing, sweating, and freezing again all within one 12 hour period.
It's pretty warm today.
How's anyone ever supposed to know what to wear?
That's my one complaint with beautiful New England. And, as my friends from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine like to say, this is just Boston. The weather down here is balmy.
I don't know about that one...
Anyway, I've got down a pretty good system at this point. It goes sort of like this, jeans, tank top, flannel, tennis shoes, stick a cardigan in my backpack in case it gets really cold and need an extra layer.
Flannels are pretty useful and you can pretty much get them anywhere (just make sure, if you live somewhere cold, to buy a flannel shirt, and not a plaid which can look really similar but is much thinner). I'm pretty sure my favorite was a gift from a friend, but I think she got it at Marshalls or JCPennys. Also, I have a few of my dads, which require a lot more layers underneath, being that they're huge.
Jeans the one in this set (which, I am dying for) are from Sierra trading post. I hate buying jeans though, because they're nearly always too big or if they're not too big, they're way to low cut. Hello. I HATE LOW CUT JEANS. This is why a lot of my jeans are from children's departments. Particularly the boys.
True story: One of my friend was like "no wonder your jeans are too big for you, they're a (size) 14."
and i was like "yeah, thats a children's size"
so I bought a 12 from target and everybody was happy.
The end.
But that was a total tangent.
Also, belts are great.
For, see above reason.
I like d-ring belts because depending on the day and how you're feeling you can make it tighter or looser or whatever.
I basically only own ribbon belts. So yes, they're very preppy- looking.
tanks/beaters from pretty much anywhere. The one in the set is from American Eagle.
Superga I just got these tennis shoes on a great sale and I am totally in love with them. They're comfy and cute and my favorite color, which happens to go with my mint
Jackie Cardigan (jcrew) This is pretty thin, so I like to keep it in my backpack. If the flannel is too heavy and I still want a layer, this is perfect, or if I want something between my flannel and arms (sometimes that's too itchy) this'll work and keep me extra warm.
Like Mom always says, "You need to layer!"
Speaking of backpacks , I am in LOVE with this Victorinox one which is totally "borrowed" from my mother, but it fits all my stuff and is super comfy and doesn't look too kiddy, which is always a plus. When you're me, anyway.
ok next order of business-- coffee.
ttyl,
Emme
Thursday, 11 July 2013
letters to katie
So this is the new background/avatar I made for my Letters to Katie tumblr on polyvore.
Does anyone know a good site that has free collage-making programs? I use polyvore a lot, but sometimes it's limiting. You can't import everything you want.
I don't know if it's really "get- able" but the short explanation is this:
A lot of people really use their shoes to express their personalities. The collage of shoes is to show that suicide affects people from all walks of life. It's something we all have in common, and something that we, as a community need to fight.
Maybe I'm not fighting for world peace.
Maybe I don't believe I can end poverty or world hunger or AIDS.
But I believe I have unique experiences that make me an advocate for suicide prevention. And if something I do protects just one life in just one tiny way, well then, I think that makes it more than worth it.
For more information check out,
thanks lovelies,
Emme
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
FEED Baseball Tee
FEED for Target Women's Baseball Tee -Birch (see more raglan t shirts)
So I really love baseball tees. They're usually light and airy and fantastic. I was at target on Sunday and I almost bought this. I talked myself out of it on the basis of how many baseball tees do I need.
But now I'm reconsidering. I think I might go back next weekend and get it.
There's really no such thing as too many baseball tees.
Or muscle shirts
(ps: are they still muscle t-shirts is you have spaghetti arms?)
#tomboyproblems?
So I really love baseball tees. They're usually light and airy and fantastic. I was at target on Sunday and I almost bought this. I talked myself out of it on the basis of how many baseball tees do I need.
But now I'm reconsidering. I think I might go back next weekend and get it.
There's really no such thing as too many baseball tees.
Or muscle shirts
(ps: are they still muscle t-shirts is you have spaghetti arms?)
#tomboyproblems?
Friday, 5 July 2013
I Hide in Libraries and Movie Theaters
Ok, Maybe not all summer.
I do outdoor yoga sometimes. I took my dog to for a walk and we swam in the lake this afternoon. But mostly, I am NOT a summer girl. This probably has a lot to do with being a ginger. Summer sun is way too much for transparent skin. Even if that skin is covered in many, many freckles. So sometimes, I gotta take cover. Here's another kind of weird thing about me. I hate wearing short sleeves and shorts. I wish it was cold enough all the time for me to wear long sleeved shirts and pants. I think this is because, again, I'm pale and I'm kind of long legged/long armed so I feel like a little kid when I wear shorts. Three quarter length sleeves are my favorite. I do wear shorts in the summer. My converse go with everything, and these shorts look super comfy.
Diet Coke is a must have. Always. Movie theater OR library. Sunglasses for the way there. (Did you notice that these are crew sunglasses?) Also, I really like Honeysuckle tinted Burts Bees Lip Balm. Actually, I like any Burts Bees Lip Balm. Or anything else, for that matter. I'm trying out Burts Bees acne solutions to see how that works. I'll let you know
I do outdoor yoga sometimes. I took my dog to for a walk and we swam in the lake this afternoon. But mostly, I am NOT a summer girl. This probably has a lot to do with being a ginger. Summer sun is way too much for transparent skin. Even if that skin is covered in many, many freckles. So sometimes, I gotta take cover. Here's another kind of weird thing about me. I hate wearing short sleeves and shorts. I wish it was cold enough all the time for me to wear long sleeved shirts and pants. I think this is because, again, I'm pale and I'm kind of long legged/long armed so I feel like a little kid when I wear shorts. Three quarter length sleeves are my favorite. I do wear shorts in the summer. My converse go with everything, and these shorts look super comfy.
Diet Coke is a must have. Always. Movie theater OR library. Sunglasses for the way there. (Did you notice that these are crew sunglasses?) Also, I really like Honeysuckle tinted Burts Bees Lip Balm. Actually, I like any Burts Bees Lip Balm. Or anything else, for that matter. I'm trying out Burts Bees acne solutions to see how that works. I'll let you know
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Summer routines
Summer routines by emmier featuring h&m
So the story here is pretty simple. Most of the times I leave the house in summer are to go to practice, or outdoor yoga, neither of which activities require makeup. I've started wearing makeup more and more often, however, even if I'm just going to Panera's for lunch or walking the dog, or hitting up CVS (for more makeup?) but there's a reason behind this. Mainly, my skin.
I had pretty good skin, up until, well... maybe my first year in college. I only had a few serious breakouts in high school. Now, while the majority of my face is clear, the sides of my cheeks have a pretty constant sprinkling of acne.
I've tried everything!!
I think I'm going to order Proactiv, but in the meant time, it means I'm wearing foundation.
I ran out of Clinique Acne Solutions (otherwise known as a miracle) so now I'm using Maybelline BB cream. It covers up pretty well and has SPF, so sometimes that's all I wear on my face. Other times I add bronzer, because I'm ghostly pale. It has to be very, very light, or otherwise it looks awful.
So the story here is pretty simple. Most of the times I leave the house in summer are to go to practice, or outdoor yoga, neither of which activities require makeup. I've started wearing makeup more and more often, however, even if I'm just going to Panera's for lunch or walking the dog, or hitting up CVS (for more makeup?) but there's a reason behind this. Mainly, my skin.
I had pretty good skin, up until, well... maybe my first year in college. I only had a few serious breakouts in high school. Now, while the majority of my face is clear, the sides of my cheeks have a pretty constant sprinkling of acne.
I've tried everything!!
I think I'm going to order Proactiv, but in the meant time, it means I'm wearing foundation.
I ran out of Clinique Acne Solutions (otherwise known as a miracle) so now I'm using Maybelline BB cream. It covers up pretty well and has SPF, so sometimes that's all I wear on my face. Other times I add bronzer, because I'm ghostly pale. It has to be very, very light, or otherwise it looks awful.
I'm really into brown eyeshadow these days- this pack from H& M should nicely do the trick, but to be honest I'm using my mom's (hey, someone should and she never does!) which I think is Estee Lauder and is this nice shimmery brown-copper color. I'm really into the grungy look it gives off.
I rarely wear eyeliner because of my supersensitive eyes, but I'm thinking of trying out just a tiny touch of white eyeliner on the bottom eyelid to open things up. I'm also thinking about trying out dry shampoo, because people are always telling you not to wash curly hair as much but if I don't wash it daily it gets really frizzed out. Damned if you don't, damned if you do?
Lastly, clear mascara and lip balm with SPF. I have strangely long eyelashes, and they will look totally, totally drag-queen fake if I wear mascara in brown so I have to wear clear. And lip balm because, duh, my lips get chapped. I think I have a pretty good summer routine down. I can't wait for fall. Partially because, as noted, I LOVE fall. Partially because summer is murder on the skin/hair. At least for me, anyway.
Sunday, 30 June 2013
fall days
I love fall so much! It is my favorite, favorite, favorite season. Everything perfect happens in fall: It's a new school year, fall rowing season is so much fun (Head of the Charles), Halloween, Thanksgiving, and New England is beautiful in the fall. Actually, even Pittsburgh wasn't too bad in the fall. But Boston's really something else in October.
Oh right, then there's fall clothes. Revamping my wardrobe for back to school is possibly my favorite activity ever. There's going to be more and more polyvore sets preparing for this (yes, I know it's not July yet) Anyway, a lot of stuff here is from crewcuts or gapkids because 1) I'm mini sized and 2) sometimes shopping in the kids department drives the price down.
tulle skirt, boatneck shirt, pink glasses: crewcuts.
jacket: gap kids
Superga sneakers- DYING for a pair of these
I think the scarfs and the tights are from topshop, the messenger bag is from Columbia Sportswear and the hand cream is L'occitane. Which I use to keep my hands from cracking and bleeding. Coxswain problems. Also, this is a special edition that benefits a charity that prevents illnesses that cause blindness in poor countries.
More fall sets to come (prepare yourselves!!!!)
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
WHO'S In Charge Here?
So, this charming little set here is my assortment of coxing gear for summer. Coxing gear for summer is basically the same as coxing gear any other time, minus the zillion layers, plus sunscreen. I know this is summer, but I HATE wearing shorts. The older I get the less I like them. Maybe because my legs looked normal when I was ten, but now I still have ten year old legs on a 20 year old body- well... ten year old legs on a fourteen year old body with an eight year old brain. Haha, just kidding. But sometimes. SO even though it's summer, I'm wearing sweatpants or leggings whenever I can get away with it which is fairly often, because I cox early in the morning or in the evening. I think a capri length sweatpant or leggings satisfies summer weather requirements, while also not being shorts. These ones are from areopostale.
A bunch of pens or permanent markers are a neccesity. I say a bunch, because believe me, you will lose all of them by the end of the season. Other must-haves are a sox hat, sports tape, and bandaids. I also carry a neosporin spray with me. Basically, a first aid kit. My adjustable wrench is basically my prized possession. Weird? No- it's normal, I'm a coxswain. Sunglasses are definitely needed for summer coxing. I need a better pair! Sometimes I get a major glare in mine and can't see where I'm going for a few seconds. Obviously, a light t-shirt is the best for a warmer day, and a fleecey shirt to keep warm. (Don't judge. It's cold on the water in the morning.) Flip flops, so I can get away with it.
Also, this notebook is pretty perfect for a coxswain, especially one with an attitude and a sense of humor. My underarmour string bag to shove everything in, and of course, a cox box (duh).
This is for practice. Packing for regattas is different and, for me at least, way more involved.
Consider this my back to school must haves list.
What? School supplies?
What do you guys think I do with my time? Homework??
ttyl
-E
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Dream Summer Wardrobe
How cute is everything going on here? I always wish I had money when I start thinking about clothes (when? When am I not?)
But then I'd have to have somewhere to wear my clothes, and let's be honest if I'm not at crew I'm in class, and I don't really bother getting too done up for that.
Anyway, in my rich fantasy life, this is what I would wear when I was just chilling out around the house.
But then I'd have to have somewhere to wear my clothes, and let's be honest if I'm not at crew I'm in class, and I don't really bother getting too done up for that.
Anyway, in my rich fantasy life, this is what I would wear when I was just chilling out around the house.
Which Sister are You?
This probably dates me, but during eighth grade, my friends and I were obsessed with figuring out which one of the girls from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series we were.
in case you were curious, I'm Bridget.
in case you were curious, I'm Bridget.
Also, can we talk about how much I am lusting after these two things:
One: a self tanner that won't turn out all streaky. (even if they say it won't on the bottle, I always end up with weird tiger stripes.
Two: how cool are those shoes?
I need a good pair of running shoes. My feet are basically completely flat, so I need something with a lot of arch support or they hurt ( I know, I'm like a grandmother already) but I got really flat feet from my dad. I know, charming. At least I got the good vision, too.
But seriously, I'm such a Bridget. Not even funny
But seriously, I'm such a Bridget. Not even funny
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Hemingway
Farewell to Arms is possibly my favorite book ever. Ever. I'm not exactly sure why, because, in true Hemingway fashion, the story is both plotless and depressing. Still, I love it.
I think it's just the words.
How Hemingway gets every little possible impact out of every little possible word he uses, which, usually aren't a lot. To be honest, I would have to say I read Hemingway more for the cadence of his stories than their actual plotlines.
Oh.
Excuse me.
My nerd is showing.
The easiest way to summarize this is as follows
Life is rough.
In my mind, Hemingway comes the closest of any author to approximating this without overdoing it.
End.
I'm a nerd.
ttyl
-Emme
I think it's just the words.
How Hemingway gets every little possible impact out of every little possible word he uses, which, usually aren't a lot. To be honest, I would have to say I read Hemingway more for the cadence of his stories than their actual plotlines.
Oh.
Excuse me.
My nerd is showing.
The easiest way to summarize this is as follows
Life is rough.
In my mind, Hemingway comes the closest of any author to approximating this without overdoing it.
End.
I'm a nerd.
ttyl
-Emme
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Rough
I've been having a rough couple of months, lately. I lost one of my closest friends to suicide. I've been having trouble getting myself to focus on schoolwork and crew, since I wasn't able to make it home for the funeral, I feel like I haven't properly mourned or acknowledged her death.To me, things feel strange and numb and not entirely real.
Combined with the events of Monday in Boston, which have really hit home and shaken up a lot of people, I'm not feeling so good.
Not because I'm shaken up by the events, but rather the opposite.
I'm not shaken up at all.
It seems normal to me.
As if death has become so common, that I'm not even going to get upset. I've been dealing with a lot of loss lately, I guess.
My grandparents all died within a few years of each other except for my grandmother who's fairly ill as it is. I lost my childhood dog a few years ago, and now, I've unexpectedly lost one of my best friends.
On top of which, I've become so used to bombings and school shootings in the news that this news seems like nothing new at all.
So yes, I've been having a rough semester.
I'll be happy when it's over and I'll be able to grieve.
4 more weeks.
-E
Monday, 1 April 2013
Uniform
So it's come to my attention that I'm actually an adult and leaving the house in hoodies and sweatpants is fine and all, but every so often I want to not be mistaken for a thirteen year old (I'm looking at you, Jet Blue. SO flying US Air from now on)
so that's when I pop out my navy blazer. It's a three quarter sleeve from H&M and I like to pair it with just normal bootcut casual jeans and a grey or white t shirt underneath.I have honestly no idea what brand my jeans are or where they are from, they're a hand me down from my sister(s?) I wear a lot of ribbon/d ring belts because unlike leather belts you can keep on tightening or loosening them as much as you want. The one I am wearing right now is LL Bean but the one in the picture is Brooks Brothers. I'm pretty sure it's menswear but, hence is the beauty of d-ring belts.
Red Sox hat and stopwatch of course, go with everything. (I'm a coxswain even when I'm not coxing). Same with my Sperry's. I'm in love.
Speaking of love, I spend WAY too much on skincare. That's Origins Checks and Balances foaming face wash, Perfect World Tea Tree Moisturizer with SPF, and Kiehls Youth Regenerating Cream.
Why a 21 year old who's consistently mistaken for a thirteen year old needs youth regenerating cream I don't know, but I'm convinced when I'm forty it will have paid off.
Everything else on here is a wish list:
Ray bans (ohmygosh they would be such a good investment for a coxie!)
I'd love that Kate Spade knot ring. The one I'm currently wearing is from target. I'm pretty sure it's rusted onto my thumb at this point even though it was once nice!
I don't have a smart phone, and much as I want one, I know how hard I am on phones. But I still really love looking at Iphone cases.
Seriously
My phone is this cinderblock
also I really like that Vineyard Vines makeup case, but to be honesty, I don't wear enough makeup to justify buying it!
However, I COULD justify the Lilly Pullitzer tumbler. I could carry lemon water with me everywhere. Mmmm, lemon water.
Ok. Done now. I should go at least pretend to be paying attention in this god awful class.
TTYL
-E
so that's when I pop out my navy blazer. It's a three quarter sleeve from H&M and I like to pair it with just normal bootcut casual jeans and a grey or white t shirt underneath.I have honestly no idea what brand my jeans are or where they are from, they're a hand me down from my sister(s?) I wear a lot of ribbon/d ring belts because unlike leather belts you can keep on tightening or loosening them as much as you want. The one I am wearing right now is LL Bean but the one in the picture is Brooks Brothers. I'm pretty sure it's menswear but, hence is the beauty of d-ring belts.
Red Sox hat and stopwatch of course, go with everything. (I'm a coxswain even when I'm not coxing). Same with my Sperry's. I'm in love.
Speaking of love, I spend WAY too much on skincare. That's Origins Checks and Balances foaming face wash, Perfect World Tea Tree Moisturizer with SPF, and Kiehls Youth Regenerating Cream.
Why a 21 year old who's consistently mistaken for a thirteen year old needs youth regenerating cream I don't know, but I'm convinced when I'm forty it will have paid off.
Everything else on here is a wish list:
Ray bans (ohmygosh they would be such a good investment for a coxie!)
I'd love that Kate Spade knot ring. The one I'm currently wearing is from target. I'm pretty sure it's rusted onto my thumb at this point even though it was once nice!
I don't have a smart phone, and much as I want one, I know how hard I am on phones. But I still really love looking at Iphone cases.
Seriously
My phone is this cinderblock
 |
| It's pretty much indestructible. Not that I haven't tried |
However, I COULD justify the Lilly Pullitzer tumbler. I could carry lemon water with me everywhere. Mmmm, lemon water.
Ok. Done now. I should go at least pretend to be paying attention in this god awful class.
TTYL
-E
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Florida Sunshine
Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, a blizzard is predicted and the entire North East is freaking out!
I am so sick of cold weather :( .
I'm always cold.
I have enough trouble dealing with airconditioned buildings when it's 80 degrees out. This "winter" business is a bit much.
Fortunately, all I have to do is make it through February, and then I get a week in Florida! Well, it's not exactly free vacation (lol) it's our spring training trip, but it's good enough! I'll take it!
Actually, I love the spring training trip. It's a lot of fun
I'm also in love with everything here.
Madewell may be the death of me.
Saturday, 26 January 2013
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