Neutrals

So I didn't do a colored lip today. I spent way too much time on my hair and realized I had to run out the door because I could do my lips. But I'm gonna do it. Promise.

We're heading to Nashville...in like 5 minutes. I have tons of lesson plans to write this weekend, and so much work. BUT I will be in Nashville, and!!! We're gonna get our apartment! Oh, yes.

blouse thrifted
skirt american apparel
belt thrifted
shoes pay less

 I hope you all have a lovely weekend!


xo,
 Em

Got It

I have been trying to figure out how to do some nice curls with my bangs (I'm growing them out) and I finally got it right this morning! 

Miriam of Kafferepet has been my inspiration lately in the hair department. She always has the most lovely hair, done in the most beautiful vintage ways.

Sorry my face is all weird looking here, I was trying to keep my eyes open as the sun was right in my eyes. As you can see I'm still working up the courage to wear a real fully colored lip to school (I'm still just barely dabbing color on). I'm thinking tomorrow might be the day.


sweater vintage/the hip zipper
skirt american apparel
shoes ross
socks j crew


xo,
 Em

Curls and Merry Widows

I've been wanting to do something different with my hair for a while, so I decided to try out some small curls near my face today. It didn't look quite right so I threw a scarf on and, ta da! It worked.

blouse thrifted
skirt vintage/the hip zipper
shoes nine west
stockings vintage/the hip zipper
merry widow what katie did


I've gotten several requests for a hair tutorial over the last couple of weeks. What would you guys like to see, anything in particular? Also, do you all prefer video or picture tutorials or does it even matter? I was trying to think what to do and figured I'd just ask :)

I also got some questions a while back about the comfort of wearing a girdle. I've worn one and a merry widow (both by what katie did) now and I must say I really love the girdle. I think it's super comfortable and just makes me feel good. I wore the merry widow for the first time today, and I loved how it felt on my waist but it was a tad uncomfortable because it had to stretch so far to my stockings it pulled the front down. I think a Corselette might be better.

I hope you are all having a lovely week!

xo,
 Em 

Autumn

This dress has been waiting in my closet for the first cool day. Today was that day. It was a wonderful 54 degrees out when I woke up this morning and went off to school. Amazing! Autumn is by far my favorite season, and by the end of summer I'm always incredibly antsy for it to get here. Knowing Tennessee weather this cool front is not here to stay, but just sent to taunt us *sigh*. Eventually it will get cool though, and I'm so excited for that.

I bought my first MAC products the other day (also my very sweet mother treated me to some amazing foundation and powder). My make up from clinique was not the right color any more. It was starting to look like my face was dirty and brown, bleah. Some girls would be sad their skin was becoming paler (mine is already quite pale), but I'm super thrilled to be getting paler! I adore pale skin I think it's the most beautiful thing.  I had heard wonderful things about MAC matching paler skin types, and it is completely true. I also have problems with my skin getting quite oily, but their primer and foundation really fights against that. I also had been wanting to try out some more peachy/warmer tones for fall so I got their blush in Melba and Lady Danger in their matte lipstick. Both are just beautiful. I just dabbed on some lipstick here, I'm still not quite brave enough to wear a fully colored lip for student teaching (I hope to be soon though).

dress vintage 60's/local honey

shoes nine west

tights target

Also, I recently made a facebook page for my blog. If you'd like to "like" it here's the link: The Fiercest Lilliputian.

How is the weather where you're from? What's your favorite season?

xo,

 Em

Borrowed Blue

This morning was another that I had no idea what to do with my hair so I just threw it really quickly. I tried to do a nice roll in the back but since I don't have a rat filler or anything like one I just rolled up a comb in my hair and pulled back the fronts. It's a bit messy, but I think it got the vibe I was going for. I'll also be really excited when my bangs grow out a bit more so I can do more with them.

blouse gap
skirt gift/anthropologie 
shoes gift/anthropologie
sweater vintage/from my mom's closet

I don't think I told you all, but I went to my first estate sale last weekend. I've always wanted to go to one, and it was AMAZING. I got a bag of vintage gloves, scarves, collars, and an apron all for $22. I think I'm addicted. I'm going to try and find as many as I can. 

xo,
 Em

It's Only Tuesday

Today I went with a little bit more of a 60's vibe. My hair was kinda a mess when I woke up so I just teased the back of it, and said that's good enough.

dress ann taylor (old)
shirt american apparel
belt thrifted
shoes payless (old)

I think my brain is fried from teaching today so I can't think of anything else to say. I'm going to go snack and take a little cat nap.

xo,
 Em

Early Morning

I owe the catching of this amazing light to my amazing fiance. My amazing fiance who woke up this morning, made me breakfast, packed my lunch and then took pictures for me. He's so super sweet.

 

 

skirt thrifted

sweater target (super old)

belt thrifted

shoes old/don't remember

I think this week is gonna be slightly crazy. But I know this weekend is going to be amazing and that's what keeps me going. That, and a fiance who makes me breakfast.

xo,

 Em