Best Day Ever

I'm so sorry I haven't blogged in so long, but some pretty exciting stuff has happened over the weekend and I've been a bit preoccupied. So, let me tell you my big news...I got engaged!!

Tyler and I went to Nashville on Saturday to celebrate being together for a year and two months. While we were there we wanted to go to Centennial Park to snap some shots, so we walked around a bit. Tyler seemed really distracted and kept texting "his sister" a lot (which turned out to be my parents), and wanting to move around to odd places. I accepted it and just thought he was in a weird mood. Finally, we started walking towards the Parthenon (Yes, there's one in Nashville too) and he said he felt ill and needed to sit down in the shade. While we were walking I asked if I could see the pictures, and he wouldn't let me, at this point I just thought he was in a weird mood and he should sit down and hopefully feel better. I suggested several times to sit down towards the end of the Parthenon, but he insisted we go to the front because there "is more shade towards the front", so we walked that way, and sat down. He finally let me look through the pictures and all of a sudden I happened upon this one...

I thought for a moment I saw something I wasn't supposed to and I looked at Tyler in shock as he got down on one knee and asked me to be marry him. It was so wonderful, and such a great surprise. As we hugged he told me my parents were there, and I looked to the side to see them both taking pictures of us. I'm going to get married! I'm so incredibly excited! I love him so much.

The ring is a platinum re-casting of a 1920's art deco style ring, and I completely love it. Nothing could have been more perfect for me. He picked it out completely on his own, and I adore it.

So far, the best day ever.

Now onto wedding planning!

Boo, school work

Today has been full of school work. On days like these when I'm forced to wear my hair frizzed and pulled into a bun on top of my head, with trousers and a sweater, I take breaks from my school work and lust after lovely outfits I wish I could be wearing. I would love to wear these pieces to school in early spring. Just gorgeous.

The dress, cape, shoes, socks, and hat are from Top Shop and the backpack is from Urban Outfitters

I hope you enjoy looking at these lovely things. Back to school work.

Love.

Snow...again

Today was another snowy-ish day.  It snowed, but sadly, class wasn't canceled, and the snow quickly started melting away. It made it really tricky to go out and take pictures. It was muddy and slushy, but Ty was a sport and we made it work!

 

coat banana republic two year ago

dress gap two years ago

shirt thrifted

tights gap

shoes nine west

necklace vintage

gloves thrifted

hair clip pangea

purse vintage gift

I wasn't actually crying in the last picture; it was just so cold and windy that my eyes started watering.

In really good news, j-term is almost over! Then the real semester will begin, boo. I'm dreading the weekend end a bit, because even though j-term will be over, there will be a lot of opera rehearsals (for the opera Dido and Aeneas I'm going to be in here at school) and that's always a bit of a load.

Love.

                                                                     

Beehives for all

The other day I stumbled upon a lovely blog WishWishWish. Not only is it a beautiful blog, but Carrie has a great tutorial to achieve the beehive. I don't know about you, but I have wanted to do a beehive for such a long time, and just never thought I could. This gave me courage, and yesterday I put it to use. It didn't turn out quite perfect so I didn't snap any pics, but I plan to sometime this weekend, and then I'll take a couple photos. The one thing I would say to girls with curly locks wanting to do this look is don't wash your hair for a day or two, make sure your curls are all brushed out and just straighten out the front part, and straighten it in the direction it's going. TA DA, you'll have a great beehive.

Carrie's finished look. Go Check out her blog!

Love!

Emma and Tyler's Oscar Picks!

The Oscar nominations  came out today, and I'm a bit disappointed by some of the choices, as is Ty. Also, all the people and films we want to win probably won't. So we thought we would make our own picks for what and who should win! Just for fun. 

Leading Actor COLIN FIRTH

Actor in a supporting role GEOFFREY RUSH

Actress in a leading role MICHELLE WILLIAMS

Actress in a supporting role HALIEE STEINFELD

Animated Feature Film

Art Direction

Cinematography

Costume Design

Directing DAVID FINCHER

Film Editing JON HARRIS

Makeup  ADRIEN MOROT

Music Original Score HANS ZIMMER

Best Picture

Writing (Adapted screen play) THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Well, we didn't get to all the categories. Some we just didn't know...but these are our favorite picks. What were some of your favorite movies this past year?


Love.

The hat

For my outfit post Ty and I went out by the small pond by the apartment complex. I'm really going to have to start finding some interesting places to take picture in Jackson.

 Tyler got jealous of my lovely hat, so he gave it a go.

 

I'm pretty sure he was mocking me.

blouse  thrifted

skirt  thrifted

tights  gap

shoes  nine west

necklace  fire finch (another favorite shop in nashville)

coat  borrow from my mom

hat  bought for me in LA by Ty

 

10 Things I Love Monday // Transitioning

I'm so excited for the approach of spring sometime in the nearish future, but while it's still cold in Tennessee, I have half my mind on winter things as well.

1. These adorable salt and pepper shakers from anthropologie

2. This movie. Go see it if you get a chance.

3. Owl rings. I'm lovin 'em.

4. Havanese puppies! My family has two and I really want one.

5. This summer time vintage dress from Dear Golden

6. I want this ballet inspired skirt from american apparel so badly!

7. This has been my favorite color this winter

8. This waterproof liquid liner from Mac is incredible

9. These socks from american apparel have kept me super warm this winter

10. I've really enjoyed reading this online magazine

 Enjoy your Monday!