Outdoor Lab Pictures

so, I'm back finally. school ended yesterday, so I'm going to have more time to post. (I haven't been on the computer much lately) of course summers always end up busy, but after trips & babysitting & camps & all that jazz, I'll be opting. ok....I worded that wrong. when I get a chance to post, I'll post. hopefully I'll stick with it, 'cause I love blogging. anyways, Outdoor Lab is a program where the all the 6th graders in different schools (not all at once ;) go up to the mountains for basically a sleep away camp. we learn a lot of different "subjects", from geology, to doing fun games & obstacle courses to build teamwork. it was so much fun, & the fresh May snow, made the trip very interesting. yeah. CO scares me. I don't live in the mountains, and when iI woke up it was a winter wonderland.

I took like a million-times more, but these are just five of my favorites. ;)

HAPPY SUMMER!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

P.S. at Outdoor Lab, we had journal about each day, take pictures, etc. then make a memory book of it. and then have it graded. :( :) oh, but it was fun. + when I was there, I learned line dancing (yup), touched a tarantula, saw a live hawk (that wasn't flying-they had some pretty rad programs there), listened to a story about an alligator woman (there was *cough* *cough* a story......but I guess it was pretty cool........., folded a paper frog, learned about people's futures, and more. it was one trip. :D

won't be posting.....

hint to the "special post." 

hey, y'all! just a little note to say I won't be posting in like a week.....or whenever I can. there is a trip going on at my school in the mountains, I can't wait! so yeah.

but I am working a special post for this May.

happy late Mother's Day!

p.s. I'll post pics of the trip, and their will be more posts that aren't about fashion. lol. toodles! :)

The Sunflower Blogger Award

hello, sunshines! I have been nominated by Jemma for this tag & award! thank you! :)

Rules: First, state 11 facts about yourself. Answer questions that have been given to you. Then nominate 6 or 11 people for this award and let them know they're nominated and if they are nominated they will answer My Questions.

11 Facts About Me
1. blonde hair, blueish-greenish eyes.
2. I love Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande. (not forgetting Little Mix, oh and I like some others too. :)
3. necklaces are my signature style piece.
4. texting is just not my thing.
5. I'm planning on doing track & volleyball next school year.
6. I really want to buy some hair chalk.
7. pears are are truly delish<3
8. god at the visual arts.
9. love, love, love fashion.
10. obsessed with the holiday season, and the all the other holidays during the year.
11. Southern. (sorry, but no accent ;)

Given Questions
1. Would you rather go to Italy or Spain?
hmm. I'm more familiar with Italy...okay I'm not really familiar with both. but anyways...Italy would be cool. but it depends.
2. Would you rather eat Moist Chocolate cake or Red Velvet cake?
I believe I have eaten Red Velvet cake like once in my life because of some people in family sensitivity to red dye, but I want to try Red Velvet again.
3. Do you like Brown hair or Blonde?
 I'm a blonde, but really it is what your skin tone is like. light hair is so pretty, but brown looks good on everyone. sooooooooo.......IDK! :)
4.  Would you rather be baking cookies or eating them?
if you know me well, I've got quite the sweet tooth. so eating them. <3
5. What is your favourite song?
I love listening to music too much I don't pick favorites, but I love Ariana Grande's new single "Problem feat. Iggy Azalea" and Shakira's new album "SHAKIRA." and this an old song but "Hollaback Girl" by Gewn Stefani, "Competition" by Little Mix, or there is a lot!
6. Do you enjoy writing blogs, or writing them?
both.
7. Dress or Skirt?
dress. <3

My Questions
1. "Frozen" or "Tangled"?
2. Forever 21 or Aeropostale?
3. Chocolate or fruity candy?
4. St. Patrick's Day or Fourth of July?
5. Barbie or American Girl?
6. Favorite flower?
7. Meet favorite celebrity or travel the world?

Nominations
Jessica
Mackenzie
Miss H.
Rose
Elizabeth Sara
Laurel

enjoy your day!

~e~

American Girl: Is it even worth your money anymore? Pt. 1

hello friends! so lately, (well for a long time) Ive always loved American Girl. but I'm getting quite frustrated with the company. first of all, EVERYTHING IS SO FREAKISHLY OVERLY PRICED. gosh, I can't even stand it! if you're confused to what I'm talking about, or mean, well, AG has officially gone crazy when it comes to money. no lie. here's examples.

(click to view larger) so I circled the individual prices of sets, and then used a blue arrow to show the final price. holy Lorde. ;) (obsessed with Royals btw.)

the first outfit: Rainy Day Outfit for Dolls which is a flippin' $58 dollars if you want the boots & umbrella, & the rain coat. um...WHAT??!! okay AG, let's be logical. you end up buying a total of three pieces = a plastic umbrella, a pair of doll "rain"boots, and a jacket. the whole set is cute but the price...not so much. seriously AG?!

the second outfit: Caroline's Winter Coat & Ice Skating Set I can't help but say that this is literally a beautiful set, everything in it looks very detailed and just adorable! the price makes me go absurd though. $54 dollars if you want all the parts in this set. this one will probably a little more worth your money, because the detailing on those ice skates & even the coat looks like it had more thought put in it when being made. (anyone agree?) but it is a historical set, and from what I've noticed most historical items are more detailed.

the third outfit: Pretty Pink Coat & Earmuffs this one is scary. THE ORIGINAL PRICE FOR THE COAT (and boots) IS $34!!!!!!!!! gosh. AND THE EARMUFFS ARE $10!!! I bet you a million bucks the earmuffs are worth like $3. (oh. my.)

yes, all the sets are five-stars, but if is five-stars, lower the price and you'll get more cash off of it 'cause it's five-stars and fair price!

Delicious Breakfast = $58 is this worth your money? You decide for yourself. sure it's adorable but go check out Etsy. or make stuff yourself.

Egg Decorating Set = $32 I saw this at the AG Place and was cute, but the eggs weren't even to scale. the egg looked to small for the doll. hmmmmmm!??!

 Caroline's Hairstyling Set: $18
Kit's Hairstyling Set: $12
Addy's Hairstyling Set: $22
Rebecca's Hairstyling Set: $20
Julie's Hairstyling Set: $24

*sigh* why AG?

Now it's your turn to decide. "American Girl: Is it even worth your money anymore?" I have loved AG for years and still enjoy my dolls, but I've also developed new interests. or even interests I've always had but never put a lot of effort into them. Like drawing, photography, fashion, etc. my friends and I love to pull out the clothing & hair stuff & sets (etc.) & of course the dolls and play for hours for the thrill of it, but now I've reached the point to where I'm not sure if I want to spend my money toward the American Girl Company. I'm still thinking: is it worth it? AG does have high-quality prices but. . .

stay tuned toward part 2! :)

What's your spring/summer dress style?

this is mine! <3 the third isn't as loose, but it seemed pretty flowy, and on the looser side? if that makes sense. The third (from left to right) is my fav. the third is defiantly more casual...which is what I like, and a little more springy...

 I don't really own maxis, but I think they are really pretty. I like the third the best.

I do own a dress or two (or three?) that are a little more fitted, less loose/flowy, and I say I'm stuck between picking favories with one or two.....probably two. but that's hard. <3

happy May Day! This isn not a May's Outfits post, but that will be coming up! :)