bookspaperscissors:

This new collection, Pencil Lovers, is inspired by one of my childhood hobbies, collecting color pencil sets. From huiyitan on Etsy

Holly Darling January 4, 2011

jenloveskev:

Fancy Fine Vintage
There are some super cute dresses in there right now! — jenloveskev:

Fancy Fine Vintage

There are some super cute dresses in there right now!

Holly Darling January 4, 2011

Simple Outfit For a Simple Sunday

Holly Darling January 3, 2011

January 2nd, 2011

dress: Modcloth, headband: Hollydoll by Holly Keenan

Worn For: Boo and I had a nice relaxing Sunday consisting of a walk to the park, movies on the couch, and a little bit of Wii playing.

I got this dress for christmas from my momma and I’m pretty sure I now own the perfect maxi dress. It comes all the way to my feet (I really hate when a maxi dress only reaches my ankles - I’m not really that tall). It is also suuuuper soft and comfortable. Like wearing pajamas. Which is perfect for a day spent mostly lounging :)

Inspired

Holly Darling January 2, 2011

January 1st, 2011

overalls, tights, sunglasses, and turquoise necklace: Urban Outfitters, owl necklace: gift from me momma, shirt: French Connection, booties: Keds via Buffalo Exchange

Worn For: Boo and I had a nice day walking along the river and grabbing some lunch at Za. It was a beautiful day!

So, I look at a lot of style blogs. And I see a lot of inspirational outfits daily. But every once in awhile, one really sticks - and I just can’t get it out of my head. Recently that outfit was worn by Claire of Faboo. I am so in love with this entire dress, that when I saw these overalls in Urban Outfitters bargain basement for $5 ($5!!!), I knew I had to try it. Now granted, Claire looks incredibly cool and chic and I just look like an 8 year old, but I’ll just pretend thats the look I was going for.

Happy New Year!!

Holly Darling January 1, 2011

December 31st, 2010

dress: Anthropologie, tights: Urban Outfitters, shoes: Steve Madden, ring: gift

Worn For: The Boo and didn’t really have big plans for this NYE, so I opted to not go with the typical sparkle for this night. But we did go out to a nice dinner ( and if by chance you are in the Cambridge/ Somerville area I highly suggest checking out Posto), and I though this dress was perfect for this occasion.

And my goodness these pictures are more like it! I mentioned before, but I definitely hope to take better pictures in better locations like these ones this new year. My other new years resolutions? Getting my butt in gear with my Etsy shop. I have beginnings of a lot of projects that I need to get together and up for sale. Oh, and a third - get a job. That would be nice.

Happy New Year everyone!

Looking Back

Holly Darling December 31, 2010

I only just started this blog this past July, but I thought I would still take a look back at some of my favorites for each of these past months.

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER (its a tie)

Goldenrod

Holly Darling December 31, 2010

December 30th, 2010

skirt and tights: Anthropologie, sweater: Express, scarf: Target, boots: Frye

Worn For: A day of shopping with christmas gift cards. So, we were chasing the sun when we went to take these pics. And all my usual go-to spots at home now have 8-foot piles of snow in them. So middle of the road it was. Not exactly glamourous. One of my goals for 2011 is to be better about taking pictures for this blog. And more sewing - more crafting, more etsy-ing.

So yeah, I spent the day shopping and got some pretty cool stuff for some pretty amazing deals. I got a pair of pants for $5 at Urban Outfitters. … I know! I can’t wait to share some of my new stuff with all of you soon.

The best part of the day was later in the evening. Boo and I made dinner and then settled onto the couch to enjoy our new Netflix account (also a christmas present). What did we choose to watch for our first time using Netflix? Hey Arnold episodes, of course. Perfect night.