A Catch-Up, Some News, and Randomness

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Just an end of the week catch-up on what I have going on these days…..

» It’s still snowing. And I’m still complaining about it. Still dreaming of spring, too. 

» I finally got my hair cut. Nothing drastic. I just haven’t gotten it done since october, and it needed it. Badly. 

» I continue to update and add new items to my collection at Crompton Collective every few weeks. So If you live in the Worcester/Boston area, you should go check it out! I’m also updating  the Etsy shop as items sell/ I make new ones. 

» Speaking of Etsy, I’ve become kind of treasury crazy lately. If you don’t know - a treasury is a curated collection of really cool items on Etsy. For me, it’s like creating mood boards. And I love it. You can see my treasuries here

» Lastly, I’m super excited to announce that I am now a part of the Megan Nielsen Design Diary team! I’ll be over there a few times a week, sharing tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials. As well as some other pretty cool things. You can see my first post, tips on selecting the best seam finish, here

This is really exciting for me, because it helps me get back to my love of sewing and creating clothing. As you may know, I’ve been sewing since I was little, and sewing and designing is what I committed 4 years of my life to doing in college. But lately, it has gotten away from me. I kind of lost the desire, for reasons unknown to even me. Maybe it was the lack of motivation. I don’t know. But I do know that when Megan contacted me, asking if I would like to help her out, I was beyond happy. Happy to help her. Happy to have the motivation again, to get behind my  sewing machine. Happy to brush up on all those skills I learned in school. Happy to be back at it again. 

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Hello, Sunshine

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Happy Wednesday. Boo and I took these photos last weekend, on a perfect Sunday afternoon. If only every day could be like this one. So, here’s a little something getting me through the rest of the week, and hopefully it will help you!

Weekends are for…..

»sleeping in

»eggs benny 

»messy hair

»comfy sweatshirts

»tea in your favorite mug

»catching up with your DVR

»ignoring the cleaning and projects you have to do, and instead having an impromptu photoshoot with you boo. I mean, right?!

…. And that is what I have to look forward to. What are you looking forward to for the weekend?

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sweatshirt: Hello Apparel

pants: Pop Looks (won with Chictopia Chic Points)

Boo’s hoodie: Express

Winter and Spring

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Lately,  I’ve been finding myself constantly saying - “this outfit would be sooo much better without tights”. 

True dat. 

I’m sick of tights. And I’m sick of wearing the same two beanies over and over again (and I’m sure you are sick of seeing them). I’m ready for you, spring. Do you hear me?

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dress: Jcrew (Crewcuts)

vest: handmade

tights: Urban Outfitters

booties: Steve Madden

necklace: Little Pancakes

hat: Urban Outfitters

sunglasses: Warby Parker

eShakti

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I own a few items from Eshakti now, and I am in love with their customization option! Having a good fitting dress made to fit your own measurements and specifications can make you feel really, really good. 

For realz. 

P.S - eShakti is offering HollyDolly readers a 20% discount from now until 3/10/13. Just use the discount code: HollyDolly

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dress: c/o Eshakti

shirt: American Apparel

necklace: shopHollyDolly

boots: Express

Neon And Denim

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This was another outfit from this past weekend And, I must say, I felt really good in this one. There’s nothing like some comfy layers and a pop of bright color to get you through a gloomy, winter day. 

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tank: H&M

deni shirt: American Apparel

cardigan: Anthropologie

jeans: Old Navy

hat: Urban Outfitters

hair bow: shopHollyDolly

necklace: Bobbles and Lace

boots: Boutique 9

Snow Boots

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You would think, after living in snow country my entire life, that I would know better when it comes to snow appropriate shoes. But every winter, when the snow comes, I refuse to give up my pretty shoes. So they get muddy, and salty, and gross, and sometimes ruined (sad face). 

So I figured It was about time I start making a conscious effort to wear my snow boots more often when there is snow on the ground. I mean, my feet stay warm, I don’t ruin my pretty shoes, and they actually are pretty cute themselves. 

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jacket: Theory

scarf: Target

skirt: Forever21

bag: Ona Bags (won in a giveaway)

boots: Sorel