Just Your Average Selfie

Hi All! Another Wardrobe Wednesday post here. Today, however, all I have is a selfie taken on my cell phone from a week back to share. Haha. Some weeks it is just too cold outside (and you also forget your tripod in the back of your car sitting in your parents driveway)... Anwyho, I figured I would switch it up and show you my "on the go" look.



I am trying on brunette for the new year...
Outfit Details: Frames and Fortune dress - ModCloth & A Wink of Whimsical Wedge - ModCloth.

I have had an eye on this Eva Franco dress for over a year now and I could finally justify buying it as an early Christmas prezzie to myself when ModCloth's Black Friday sale rolled around this year. The dress fit like a glove and I couldn't be happier that I scooped up one of the last dresses they had in stock - phew! I have only worn it out once to a diner, but I received quite a few compliments that night. One of my goals for this year is to compliment people more often - strangers & loved ones - something so simple can easily brighten someone's day.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post - I will be sharing with you some special moments from a wedding I shot in October.

Have a beautiful day!

Toy Army - Starry Midnight Masao Set

Mornin' everyone! Toy Army Tuesday is back in full force.
Today I am bringing to you the first skelves I added to my collection - the Starry Midnight Masao Set.



Aren't they pretty?


This edition of skelves were designed and hand painted by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters, the Starry Night Masao Set was created in November 2012 for DesignerCon. The larger of the two - the four legged Masao skelve stands at 8 & 3/4 inches tall and is an edition of 66. The mini Masao skelve stands at an adorable height of 4 inches and is an edition size of 100. I was instantly drawn to the translucent blue with silver glitter - these gems look pretty neat in sunlight. I love cute and creepy things - what's not to love?

Do any of you collect - toys or anything else? I would love to hear about your collections.
Also, do you have any questions for me about my collection or collecting in general?
I would love to answer any questions you may have.
Until next time!

2014 - Back to Blogging

Hello my lovelies, happy New Year!
ONE OF MY RESOLUTIONS THIS YEAR IS TO GET BACK TO BLOGGING.
I feel like I owe you all a bit of an explanation...


2013 started out on a bad note for me. Dealing with a break up took a lot more out of me than I thought it ever could. I had never lost a loved one before, so dealing with heartache and loss for the first time was extremely overwhelming - I will leave it at that. I knew I had to pick up the pieces, however, so in February I packed up my things and moved to the city. It was the best decision I could have ever made and haven't looked back since.

I know I have been absent on here for the majority of last year, and while that in itself breaks my heart a bit, I was out finding myself. Blogging started to feel like a chore, it was then that I knew I had to take a step back and gain some perspective. I spent the majority of last year exploring my new home and meeting new people. The real world trumps the virtual (I think that goes without saying) and that is why I had to take the break that I did. 2013 ended on a happy and hopeful note surrounded by those who mean the most to me. Fast forward to today - January 6th, 2014 - I am back, I am excited to see what this year brings, and I have missed you all!

Toy Army Tuesday - Latest Editions

Hi all! Another Toy Army Tuesday here. Instead of bombarding you with information this week I thought it would be nice to show off how my toys are currently displayed throughout my room. I hope to have a room or at the very least entire wall to devote to them one day, but in the mean time they will sit on an ikea bookshelf and thrifted record cabinet.



A smidge bit chaotic, but it makes me happy each and every day. Most of the pieces in my collection are by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters. I will go more in-depth the upcoming weeks about each piece but I could use your help.

What would you like to learn/get out of Toy Army Tuesdays?

I have been trying to briefly cover the artists and background about each and every piece. Is there anything you feel like I am missing or going on too much about? I would love the feedback.

Thanks!

Also, these photos were all taken with my new 50mm 1.8 lens - I am in love! Have a good day everyone!!

Pie in the sky

Hi all! Hope you had a lovely weekend. Mine was spent relaxing and practicing with my new 50mm lens and gear for the wedding next weekend - pretty excited. I also attended the opening of Expo Chicago and returned again on Saturday, if only I had thousands of dollars to spend...

Anywho... I need to keep this post fairly short today because I have some work to catch up on tonight - wah, wahhh. I took these photos a month or so back when the weather was warmer. I can't believe it is already officially fall, but I am so ready for sweater weather and apple picking. In order to say goodbye to summer and hello to apple and pumpkin pie season I thought I would share my pie dress with you all.



Outfit Details: Dress - My Kind of Pie Dress by ModCloth, Headband - Modcloth, Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell.

Haha, pea was not amused to be in the last shot. I feel a bit like Betty Crocker in this dress. When I saw that this dress was back on sale at ModCloth I knew I had to add it to my wardrobe. I have seen a lot of fellow bloggers with this dress - don't you just love it? I have been drawn to crazy patterns this year.

There is a Toy Army Tuesday post headed your way tomorrow debuting my new lens! Have a good day everyone :]

Cheesin'

Life has been great lately. Seriously, I have had a huge smile plastered on my face for the past few months. Moving to the city was the best decision I made this year, hands down. It has been a slightly bumpy road at times, but I have met so many new and wonderful people. I have also gone outside my comfort zone and experienced new things, ventured to new places, and feel, well...alive. I am falling in love all over again with old interests and hobbies that I had let slide for far too long and it is very exciting. Anywho... expect to see these positive changes reflected in my blogging. I have so many ideas swirling around in my head to improve Shyscout and to get back in to the blogosphere.

Sorry, I am just slightly excited about everything. Speaking of excitement - I am helping shoot a friends wedding in two weeks! I can't wait to help out on her big day. This will be my first time helping shoot a wedding and will be an awesome experience. I just bought a fancy new lens for the big day and can't wait to use it. With all the cheesin' lately and upcoming wedding shoot I thought a camera dress would only be suitable for this post ;]



Outfit Details: Dress - Poise and Click Dress by ModCloth, Shoes - DSW, Camera - thrifted.

I mayyyy have to wear this dress to the wedding - just incase anyone gets confused as to who is taking their photos. Ha. On top of everything else this fall weather has me excited for apple picking, pumpkin patches, and hay rides.

Have a good day everyone!