The Last Unicorn

Unicorn Blouse, Circle Skirt: OASAP

Hairbow: Forever 21

Earrings, Ring: Six

Flats: Sears

Check out my video featuring this outfit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n24u1lbyA9E

On Monday I start classes once more, so tomorrow is the last hoorah of summer. I'm planning to spend the day at a lake with my family and boyfriend - swimming and cooking burgers and all that lovely summery stuff. (I'm commuting this year, so I am not on campus right now, thus am able to do this.) I'm really looking forward to it, because after this my weekends will consist mainly of work and homework. It will be nice to have fun and relax for one more day.

I'm very conflicted over the start of school though. On one hand, I am relieved to be commuting, because I didn't really have a social circle on campus. I spent most of my time alone or with my roommate. But on the other hand, commuting will make it pretty impossible to have friends at all. I hope to still be involved in the Anime Society, so I will have at least some attachment to the campus outside of class. But other than that, I feel that I will simply fade into the background like I do so often.

However, I am truly trying to stay positive for the year ahead. I want to enjoy it. I want to look back fondly on my college days. Hopefully once classes actually begin, things will look up, and I won't feel as alone as I keep thinking I am going to be.

I didn't mean for this to become a fairly melancholy post, but I usually just start writing whatever comes into my head first, and I suppose this has been on my mind lately. But for now, all I can do is hope for the best!

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie

Anchor's Away

Hat, Anchor Shirt: Forever 21

White Tank: Old Navy

High-waisted Jeans: Versace (gift)

Earrings, Necklace: Six

I absolutely love this set of pictures, and this outfit. I'm always proud when I put together a unique, fashion-forward outfit. And it's nautical-inspired! I love nautical things like anchors, and actually own quite a few nautical pieces. But this is the first time any of them have appeared on my blog for some reason. Oh well. Now you know another one of my fashion obsessions! Actually, how about I make a mini-list? haha

Fashion/Beauty obsessions: Nautical, Sea-life, Pastels, Floral, Bows, Lace, Red Lips, Winged eyeliner

The dog in 2 of the pictures is Sherry, my grandpa's dachshund. We were dog-sitting for about 8 days. I've never had a dog, so it was a lot of fun having one around for a few days! She's super sweet, and SUPER energetic. She definitely helped me get my exercise. lol And at night, she slept curled up in my arms with her head tucked under my chin. It was so cute. <3 I miss her now that she's back at my grandpa's.

Well, this was kind of a disjointed and incoherent post, but it's really all I have to say for now.

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie

Little White Bike

Dress: Delia's

Vest and Sandals: Wet Seal

Bangles: Body Central

Earrings: Six

I adore this dress. I love the floral design, and how soft and floaty it is. Plus, it is the only high-low dress I have found that is not too long for my 5'1" body. I can even wear flat sandals with it! haha

However, what I really want to talk about in this post is the location these photos were shot in. This is the path I take my bike on once a week. If I turn left out of my driveway and continue straight for about 10 minutes this is what I come upon. It is so beautiful. And a few weeks ago I was riding and dandelion fluffs were blowing all over the road. I was literally riding through a cloud of dandelion puffs. (Sounds like a line from an Owl City or Mindy Gledhill song.)
My street is pretty suburban, so it's amazing to think that this place is only a short jaunt away. Cars rarely pass me, and I am left alone in complete thought. These bike rides are some of the most relaxing times during my weeks. I do bike partially for the work-out and fitness benefits of it, but I also do it to relax. Weird, huh? Normally working out isn't exactly "relaxing". But when I'm all alone, surrounded by nature, I find it quite easy to forget that my legs are working hard to keep me going.

I don't really know what my point is here. I guess I just wanted to share the beauty of God's creation that can be found everywhere. Because it is not like I live in a glorious, picturesque location. Yet I can still find these pockets of nature's beauty to revel in. And I'm sure you can as well, no matter where you might be. <3

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie

Capris: the sort-of pants

T-shirt: Old Navy

Capris, Shoes: Thrifted

Ring, Hairbow: Forever 21
Scarf, Earrings, Sunglasses: Six

Wow, there are a lot of photos in today's post. And that's after narrowing it down! I'm not a capris person normally, but I had to go to work and it was WAY to hot to even consider jeans. x__x I was hot anyway since I was wearing a scarf (which I had to wear that day in order to promote the sale we were having on scarves). So yeah, I couldn't wear shorts, it was too hot for pants, so capris it was!

I really don't have much to write about today, but since there are quite a few pictures, I'll just let them be the spotlight of this post.

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie

Changing Clothes, Changing Life

Dress, Belt, Necklaces, and Hat: Forever 21
Boots: Dailylook.com

Wow, practically everything included in this outfit is from Forever 21. haha But then again, I bought everything but the hat in the same shopping trip last year with the intention of it going together anyway.

It's funny to look at this outfit though. This white dress is one of my favorite things to wear, but about 6 years ago I wouldn't have dreamed of wearing white, and pink, and lace! From about the ages of 13-15, I went through sort of a scene, punk, goth phase. I wore mostly all black, red, and some neons. I wore black eyeshadow, heavy eyeliner, and studs and/or skulls on everything. But I guess I was at the age where I was adjusting to adolescence and trying to find my own style personality. 
As of now, my style has done a complete 180. I adore pastels, lace, and floaty materials. Nautical themes are another one of my loves (so white, red, blue, stripes, anchors, etc.) It's so funny to think how much my style has changed. I still quite like things with a victorian goth or steampunk aesthetic but I wouldn't refer to my style as scene, emo or punk at all anymore. 

I actually don't know what I would call it. It's just me, I guess. 'Cause as I look into my closet right now, I see a plaid mini-skirt, a floral circle skirt, a black skull and rose prink "kimono", the floaty white dress above, and a black dress with multi-colored lips printed on it (an extreme contrast to the white dress). And that is just to name a few garments. 

My style is all over the place. I like to dress according to my mood and emotions, and since those are always fluctuating, my style has to as well!

That is just what was on my mind as I looked at these photos. It's always fascinating to see how your looks, style and personality changes over the years.

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie

Garage Sale

Dress, Belt, and Flats: Sears

Necklace and Bracelet: Vintage

This past weekend my family had a garage sale. I wore this on Friday, the first day of the sale. I know it may seem a little dressy, but I dress up half the time anyway, and since strangers were going to be coming in and out of our driveway all day, I figured I'd look presentable. (Plus, this dress is actually super comfortable!)

As for the garage sale, we didn't do too bad. We got rid of a lot of large items that were just taking up space, such as an old rocking chair, 2 sets of tires, an old TV, and a huge box of my brother's old baseball cards. Then of course numerous small items were bought as well. I don't know know why, but I enjoy having garage sales. I get to sit outside with a cup of tea and people watch on my own property! haha The setting up and the tearing down is a lot of work I could do without, but it's really not so bad. My mom did a lot of the setting up herself, though, because I was so busy last week! 

I'm helping her take it down today though, so I best get off the computer!

Much love, dolls

-Bonnie