So, I designed this for my blog: thiswildpreciouslife.com, but like I said, godaddy sucks- and heard from them today I have to pay them $150 to restore allllll 10 years of my work that I created through wordpress. I feel like there has to be another way but am desperate to insure I don’t loose all my posts.
I love Fall and it’s not just for this reason:
What’s not to love about it Fall? (Except of course, if like me, you currently live in the Midwest, then Fall is accompanied by a gnawing feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach; an impending sense of doom knowing that winter is coming soon). But, I’m handling it the same way I handle all of my life’s problems: denial.
You know, maybe I am a basic bitch- and maybe that’s ok? because I love all the basic girl things about Autumn: the falling leaves, the brisk weather, and the clothing options: boyfriend jeans, comfy sweaters, colorful scarves, and boots (LOTS of boots). Comfort is alwayyyys number one.
Here’s What I’m wearing:
J Cashmere’s Oversized Double V Dolman Sweater, $228.00 (40% regular price) on Amazon
7 For All Mankind Ankle Skinny Jeans in Vibrant Blue
And my trusty Clarks Women’s Desert Boot Lace-Up Boot
And here’s a version of my go to Fall Outfit via a Polyvore set I spent way to much time putting together. You can link directly to each specific item from the list below the collection:
If you’re a mom and into fashion, you’ve probably heard of The Mom Edit by now and if you haven’t yet, well, you’re missing out. I’ve mentioned my love for Shana, the site’s creator, before and shared some of the art collaborations we have done together for The Mom Edit. Last month, we were talking about what direction we should head in this year for our monthly art/style collaborations when Shana suggested doing a mini shoot featuring both my style and my art. We were already at the beach, and a few glasses deep into our bottle of white wine so we figured why the heck not?! And then last night I got a text from my best friend who said she just spotted my feature on The Mom Edit, so I thought I would share some of the photos here too!
Top:
Marylin and Main’s Batwing Oversized Tunic Top, $29.30 on Amazon.
Shorts:
Mango’s Striped Cotton Shorts, $24.99, Amazon.
sandals:
Birkenstocks’ Yara Leather Thong Sandal from Amazon, $105.99 to $149.99.
“Summer isn’t over, summer isn’t over.” I am hoping that if I keep telling myself, I can make it true, or at the least live happily in my own delusion for a little while longer and the reason I am determined to do this post even though it’s practically September and everyone is about ready to gear up for Autumn.
Apparently my refusal to accept that summer is over is subconsciously coming out in the clothes I am choosing to wear. Walking down the stairs today, my boyfriend greeted me by saying “Ahoy sailor,” and saw that I looked like I was ready to set sail on a catamaran in the following outfit:
not that I minded being mistaken for an overzealous mariner…..As a fairly new resident of Michigan, the magic that is summers on Lake Michigan has yet to loose any of it’s potency on me. I could spend all day walking up and down the Lake shoreline gathering driftwood and pebbles, or laying on the sand and reading cheap literature until my skin is burnt to a crisp and spend every night watching the sunset over the lake, and drinking unhealthy amounts of white wine with friends around a campfire….There is no better medicine for my soul.
So that’s my excuse for spending an absorbent amount of time putting together my first style board set on polyvore
on which I spent an unhealthy amount of time obsessing over and that I awkwardly titled “Final Beach Day Trip of the Summer:”
Hi everyone, this is my first attempt at creating wallpaper designs of my own, using my own art. .This has definitely been a learning experience for me, the wide world of graphic designing is a bit overwhelming but I figure, I have to start somewhere.
I did three different designs and made two different pixel size versions of each….there are so many different display screen sizes out there (including the screen on the mockup photo I used…I still don’t know what size that is supposed to be) so if any of the sizes don’t fit for your screen, feel free to email me at thiswildpreciouslifeblog@gmail.com and I will add one for you.
My next task is to figure out how to link a google doc or dropbox account directly to my blog so you can download from there but for now, just click on each individual image to save the wallpaper designs to your computer.
I hope you enjoy!
I’e been wanted to create my own mood board since I discovered the wonderful world of digital mood boards. I’ve always loved making collages and inspiration boards in my journals and on my wall-I love the physical and visual process of creating collages and have spent countless hours absorbed in arranging and rearranging pictures…. something about the process is soothing to me and have found them to be a helpful tool for aiding in my creative process because I often find new inspiration for creative projects and ideas.
With online mood boards it’s like a whole new world of inspiration has opened up to me. There are so many talented, artistic designers and artists out there to find inspiration from-
I’m going to try and do a round-up at least once a month….
BUT
I would really love to see what is inspiring every one else out there and wanted to offer to anyone who might be interested in being a guest blogger and creating their own individualized mood board on This Wild Precious Life. It could be any handful of things that are inspiring you at the moment: books, music, food, shoes, movies, art, diy projects…and give you a chance to share here! If you are interested just email me at thiswildpreciouslifeblog@gmail.com with the subject title “my mood board” and we can work out the details!
So here is what is inspiring me in the month of May (2015)….
Wear- Jumpsuits and Rompers
http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-jumpsuits-rompers/flutter-romper/BCBGeneration Women’s Racer Front Jumpsuit
BCBGeneration Women’s Racer Front Jumpsuit
http://electricfeathers.com/collections/wardrobe/products/infinite-rope-jumpsuit-1
WALK-
I’m really happy simple leather sandals (or Jesus sandals as I like to call them) are making a come-back. I don’t know why every time I see a pair of simple classic looking leather sandals I just want to be walking around in Greece or Italy…so the closest I can get to either of those places at the moment is a pair of my very own jesus sandals.
http://www.freepeople.com/shoes-sandals/cafe-wrap-espadrille/
Birkenstock Women’s Mayari Birkibuc Sandal
Steve Madden Women’s Donddi Sandal
Blowfish Women’s Gill Fisherman Sandal
Steve Madden Women’s D-BAND Sandal
LISTEN:
Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes
Falling Faster Than You Can Run by Nathaniel Rateliff
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
Pitch Perfect 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Carry:
Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack
http://www.freepeople.com/accessories-bags/jericho-backpack-32078669/
READ-
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
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