New Addiction. New Career?

I caved.

I got a Polyvore account. So, what is Polyvore?

It's a web site where you can put together "sets" by browsing all the different clothes/accessories/fashions that anyone anywhere can upload to the site.

I like to use it because I can type in anything (i.e. Doctor Who, Alice in Wonderland, oxford shoes, Alphonse Mucha) and get search results of different outfits that people have put together to fit those topics.

A recent trip to the mall in an outfit that I really liked sparked my interest (again) in being a stylist. The moment my Mom and I walked past the jewelry section in JC Pennys I took off looking for the perfect earrings to go with my outfit. I knew exactly what I was looking for. While I didn't find what I had in mind, the hunt for it was so much fun!

So the opportunity to put together whatever outfits I want,  with whatever pieces I want (without emptying my bank account) is a dream come true!
It took me a few tries, and a short stint at conforming to a more messy and cluttered style that most people use, to develop a nice style that I really like. So far I've done a few that I really like.
You can check them out  by following the Polyvore link in the sidebar -->

Keep in mind that my earlier ones aren't my favorite. I like the latter ones the best.
Let me know what you think!

-Brenna Kathleen

Can I just say...

That this picture makes me happy.

I love Doctor Who. Best show ever.

Seriously, go watch it.... stick it out through series 1 and then sit back and enjoy.

Epic Mickey

It's scheduled to release this holiday season, and it's making me want a Wii.

It's Epic Mickey. Disney's new attempt to revamp their trademark pal by going back to his mischievous root.

The story goes like this: Yen Sid made a fictional theme park called the Cartoon Wasteland where he banished all of his unused ideas. This world is accessed by a mirror that transports you into the land.  The clumsy helper, Mickey, spills paint and paint thinner on it, resulting in creating a new bad guy in the land called the Phantom Blot, who proceeds to take over the land from Mickey's long-lost half brother Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Years later, Mickey is pulled into the world by the mirror and now has to save the day using his magic paint brush and avoid being destroyed while gaining the trust of Oswald who is now mad with jealousy of Mickey's fame and glory.

So here's the deal. You can use Mickey's paint brush to either create with paint (like making bridges to get across a chasm) or erase with paint thinner (like erasing obstacles and enemies). You go around and create a reputation while playing choosing to either become a hero by helping others or a scrapper by taking the more selfish route.

Besides it sounding like a bundle of awesome inside Disney geeky stuff, like uncovering stashes of E tickets. The design of the game looks awesome!

The land is a ridiculous mash-up of deconstructed classic Disney and robotics with a dash of steampunk.

speaking of Disney steampunk. Check out the Beetleworx (created by the Mad Doctor to work for the Blot)

While I'm not very good at video games, I do make an exception for certain special ones like Zelda and the Ocarina of Time and Kingdom Hearts. Sadly, there is no longer a game console in my home and the only one I have access to is my roommate's xbox during the school year, that I'm not very fond of due to lack of games for it that I would actually attempt to play.

I've always known that I would want a Wii though, Mario Kart is just too fun when you get to be princess peach on a pink motorcycle.

-Brenna Kathleen

A Letter From The Modest Fashionistas

Dear Clothing Manufacturers and Providers,

It has come to my attention over several saddening months that the length and style of certain dress and skirt articles that you are producing and selling are not flattering to all body types and personal preferences. As a modest dresser, I myself find it very difficult to find dresses and skirts that I would attempt to wear in public without the aid of tights or leggings and summer dresses with sleeves that would cover even an inch of my shoulders. 

This is not just a problem with certain clothing providers but with all of them. Even a trip to the mall results in cast away clothing that is short, showy, and down right scandalous.
Hey Modcloth, ever wonder why certain styles sell out the moment you post them online? I do love your "longer lengths" section. But even those are on the pricey side and are lacking sleeves
And Fred Flare,  I love your low prices and super cute clothes. You even have some items that have been sold out over on modcloth. But in all the shots, not one skirt reaches the model's knee.
Urban Outfitters isn't much better. And Anthropologie is everything a vintage loving modest girl could ask for, but is like a knife in the heart when the price tag comes into play.

I know that there are designers out there who make clothes that are more flattering to all tastes and body types. Even as someone who isn't a size small, I can find real vintage finds that look great. But as a size medium-large, I can't find vintage inspired clothes unless I'm willing to pay up over $50 (and even then the quality is sometimes not fitting to the price).

Even though it's been taken over by the "go green" movement. The campaign to be more accepting of all body types is still there. And it would be greatly helped along if the clothing we sell is more flattering to all types that are tall, short, big, or small.

So who's going to be the change?