Snapshots

As I mentioned before, ever since I got my new camera at the beginning of the year, I find myself taking a lot more random snapshots throughout the week. And I’m excited to start sharing some of them with you!

So when we got a little bit more of snow last week, I put on my snow boots, grabbed my camera, and went out for a quick little winter wonderland walk. Theres something about the pure, stark white right after a snowfall that is so striking. That is, before it gets a brown and muddy and slushy. gross. 

What's In My Bag : Travel Edition

I shared my love for this bag yesterday, and now I thought I would show you what is inside. This bag is nice and big and roomy. I can fit my computer, iPad, camera, multiple lenses, and everything in between.  And yes, it all fits. I swear. 

Bag

-Epiphanie Brooklyn bag

Camera Gear

One of the main purposes of my trip is to (hopefully) take some photos of my newborn nephew. So I’m carrying more camera gear than I might usually. There is even more in my suitcase. 

- Canon Rebel 4ti (my old xti is pictured because I used the 4ti to take this photo)

- Canon 50mm 1.4 lens

- Canon 40mm pancake lens

- Canon 18-55mm zoom lens (not pictured - being used)

- Neewer flash speedlite

- Fujifilm Instax Mini

Tech Gear

- Macbook Pro (for photo editing, interenet, etc)

- iPad2 and stylus (for sketching, gaming, reading, blog reading, etc)

-iPhone (for instagram. and twitter. Obvs.)

Everything Else

- Warby Parker prescrition sunglasses. I just got these, and I’m pretty excited to be able to wear sunglasses and be able to still see.

- Mini notebook and neon colored pencils. For fun. 

-Wallet, keys, coffee coozie. The basics. 

- Business cards. Because you never know. 

- A few small snacks. I don’t deal with hunger well at all. So I always make sure I have something on me. 

-Tissues. Travelling can be rough, yo. 

-My dino pouch. I keep all small things in here so they aren’t just floating around. Like bandaids, hair ties, bobbie pins, Rosebud Salve, camera remote, etc. 

Travel Formula

I seem to have acquired quite the collection of camera bags. I wore my new Ona bag in tuesday’s post, and here I have my other new one - my Epiphanie Brooklyn bag. I’m really excited to use this one, because I think it will be perfect for traveling. I often fly by myself, and carrying a big bulky shoulder bag, while rolling a suitcase, and carrying a coffee and ticket can be, well, not so fun. So I’m picturing that this backpack will make things so much easier!

And it just so happens that I will traveling all this weekend and next week - how perfect! I not only imagine myself carrying this bag, I also plan on wearing an outfit pretty similar to this for my flight. Mostly knits, lots of layers, comfy boots, and a colorful carry-on. The perfect formula for travel wear. 

P.S - check back tomorrow for a look inside my Epiphanie Brooklyn bag!

jacket: Theory

sweater: thrifted Gap

striped tunic: c/o OASAP

pants: Denimocracy (won in a giveaway)

bag: Epiphanie Bags

boots: Lulu’s (christmas gift from Boo)

DIY Burlap Envelope

A part of re-inventing shopHollyDolly has been coming up with a new way to package and wrap up orders. It just so happens that I have a lot of extra burlap lying around post-wedding. So decided to make some super simple burlap envelopes, with some tissue paper in between so the burlap doesn’t scratch the leather rand other items. 

They are soooo easy, and I’ve been making them in all different sizes for all different items. They would be cute to package up any little gifts!

1. Make a template for your envelope. It all depends on the size you want. 

2. Use your template to cut out one piece of burlap, and one piece of tissue paper. You may need to iron your burlap and tissue paper before you get started. For the tissue paper, make sure you use a low setting and do it quickly. 

3. Place the tissue paper on top of the burlap and sew along the bottom edge. 

4. Fold up into an envelope shape. But not all the way to the very edge - leave about half an inch before the flap starts. Pin in place. Sew from one bottom edge, aaaall the way around (including the flap), until you reach the other bottom edge. 

5. Put in your goodies, and close however you like! I tied some bakers twine around it and finished it off with some HollyDolly stickers I got from Moo.com. You could also sew on a snap or button, or whatever you can come up with!

Outfit Post // January 15th, 2013

This is a pretty typical outfit for me as of late. Simple layers over tights, boots, and minimal accessories. My go-to. My every day.

sweater: thrifted

shirt: thrifted

bag: Ona Bags (won in a giveaway)

sweater tights: H&M

necklace: Fable + Lore (gift from Boo)

boots: Modcloth

Knee High

I always love knee high and thigh high socks on other girls, but have a hard time styling them myself. I guess thats why these babies don’t see the light of day very often. But I’ve pulled them out of hiding for a quick go at it, and I must say, I quite like what has happened here. Maybe I should give them a chance more often. 

cardigan: H&M

shirt: thrifted

bow: handmade (my bridal bow) - available in the shop soon!

tights: Madewell

socks: Anthropologie

booties: Target

Shop Update

Keeping with my 2013 goal, I’m chugging right along and working hard on updating shopHollyDolly. Up first - bow and collar necklaces. I’ve re-photographed all of the old colors, as well as added a few new colors. 

Stayed tuned in a couple of weeks. Up next will be hair bows (both large and small), and after that - new items and a bridal line! I’m pretty excited, and I hope you are too :) So please, check it out!

Cotton's Road To The Runway

You guys, I am SO excited to share that I am a finalist in Cotton’s Road To The Runway contest! Grand Prize includes a trip to Florida to attend Cotton’s 24 hour runway show, and I am beyond thrilled to be in the running. Finalists are split up into regions (myself being in the northeast), and compete only against other finalists in their region. 

If you don’t mind, head on over and vote (hopefully for me, pretty please?). There is some stiff competition, and some pretty fierce style I am up against. But if I can make it past round one, I am one step closer to the grand prize!

Thanks, my friends! I don’t really like soliciting you all for votes, but I could really use your help! I will love you forever :).

Berry Blue

Boo had some gift cards from Christmas to spend, so this weekend we headed into Boston for a little shopping. I bundled up for the occasion - giant fur blanket around my neck and all. 

dress: Modcloth

cardigan: H&M

tights: H&M

hat: Urban Outfitters

snood: handmade

bag: THEIT

socks: Madewell

booties: Steve Madden

Snapshots

I’ve been taking a lot more random snapshots since I’ve gotten my new camera. 

So here we go - bits and pieces of my week. 

Have a lovely weekend, my friends!