exciting blog posts for the holiday season!

Hello darlings, I must once again ask your forgiveness for being a terrible blogger.  However, I have been hard at work on all sorts of exciting things for my blog.  Starting Wednesday, Indigo Impression will be consistently updated with my regular fashion posts, but I will be incorporating recipes, decorating, and gift-guides for the upcoming holiday season!  (right after my Halloween recap, of course)  Now doesn’t that sound enticing?  I know you’re probably crawling out of your seat with anticipation, so to soften the wait, here’s a  picture of Muffin knocking on the window to come in.  (if you’re unfamiliar, he’s my tyrannical cat).  See you Wednesday!

oh i am clever

I just want you all to know that I do not believe this to be the greatest outfit I have ever come up with, or will ever wear.  Though at the time I did think it was quite clever of me to pair a red belt with that blue sweater.

Anyway, it is utterly dreary this morning, rain rain rain.  But I've been keeping warm with lots of sweaters and tea.  I just tried Honey Chamomile from Celestial Seasonings - delish!  Hopefully you're all having a good week so far, now it's off to work!

Sweater - Target

Blouse - Marshalls

Pants - F21

Belt -some cheap store somewhere

Watch - Guess

Target Beauty Box

About a month ago, Target had a promotion where they were sending out beauty samples.  I quickly filled out my info and forgot about it.  To my delight, yesterday I received a Target Beauty Box in the mail!  Inside was a pretty pink makeup bag filled with samples, and a book of Target Beauty coupons.  I've already used the Tresemme Naturals shampoo and am so in love with the clean, fresh feeling it leaves my hair.  I can't wait to try the rest of the products!  I hope everyone had a great weekend, and is ready to go back to work on this lovely Monday.  Woop.   

cold and casual

It's been getting chilly outside and I love it!  I wore this super-casual outfit the other day while running errands around town.  I paired an oversized chunky sweater with rolled-up skinny jeans and threw on a big scarf.  Nothing fancy here.  But... notice the haircut?  Yep, I got bangs!  Ahh.  Definitely one of the most difficult and frightening decisions of my life, no joke.  However, I am quite pleased with them - it was a much-needed change! 

I would also like to throw out a big thank-you to all my new followers, I literally jump out of my chair with excitement when the list goes up even by one!  I am thrilled you guys like my blog enough to continue reading.  Hope everyone is having a great week and enjoying the cooler weather! 

Sweater - Thrifted

Jeans - TJMaxx

Oxfords - H&M

Bag - Burberry

DIY Halloween

Dressing up on a daily basis is fun, but you know what's even better?  Dressing up for Halloween!  Seriously, it's pretty much my favorite night of the year.  I get SO into it.  I don't buy those over-priced cheap-looking Halloween costumes in the stores though, it's DIY all the way!  I like making the costumes myself because 1) They are completely unique - no one will have the same costume as you! 2) If you're going for a specific look, you can make it more authentic, and 3) it's usually a lot cheaper!  Here are my costumes from the past two years:

 Last year's costume was masquerade inspired.  I made centered the entire costume around the mask I found at Pier 1.  I wore an old ballet costume, layered another tutu on the back for extra poof, and threw on some red and black accessories.  You can't see from these pictures, but I was also wearing fake glitter eyelashes.  

The year before we were pirates!  This costume was one of the easiest I've done.  I just went to Goodwill, bought cheap oversized clothes and ripped/chopped them up.  I bought the pirate hats and a set of fake gold hoops at Kmart, then accessorized with scarves, belts, and ripped fabric.  

This year, I want to do a costume with full-out makeup.  I've watching lots of Youtube tutorials, and am getting so many great ideas!  The only problem is, now I don't know what to be.  I'm leaning towards either a mermaid, Poison Ivy (or another supervillain), Medusa (super-cool snake hair, yes!).  Here are some of my inspirations:

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So what do you think I should be?  Any of these or some other suggestions would be great, leave me a comment telling me what you think!  I'm also going to put a poll on my Facebook page if you want to vote there.  What are your Halloween plans?

outfit post: sweater dress

It is finally starting to feel like fall!  I was so excited the other day when it was cool enough to wear my sweater dress that I bought back in July (hey, sweaters are on sale in the summer!).  It is pretty shapeless on it's own, so I cinched my waist with a wide caramel-brown belt.  I also wore my new favorite shoes - brown oxford flats from H&M.  I love love LOVE these shoes.  They are so completely comfortable, and go with almost my entire fall wardrobe.  

I mixed gray into the look with leggings and and a chunky infinity scarf.  I actually made the scarf myself after I saw an almost-identical one in Urban Outfitters for a ridiculous price.  There is another one in my Etsy shop if you're interested!  I kept jewelry simple - cheap pearl earrings from Forever21 and three bracelets which I layered to look like one.

I'm working on college applications this morning then heading off to work, hope everyone's having a good week!  

Sweater Dress - Marshalls

Oxfords - H&M

Belt - Target

Infinity Scarf - Handmade by Sterling and Charles

my first-ever video tutorial

Every week, Independent Fashion Bloggers makes a project for bloggers to do, write a post about, and then submit their links.  I've done a few of them, they are always fun to do and great when I can't think of a post to write!  

For a few weeks now, I have been thinking about starting a Youtube channel for this blog.  I thought it would be a great way to expand by doing tutorials, vlogs, etc.  The only thing stopping me was the thought of me actually being in the videos!  (you would think being an actor/dancer I wouldn't have stage fright...is camera fright different?)  Anyway, this week's IFB Project # 15 was.....Make a Video Tutorial!  Gah.  I took it as a sign - my destiny is to make a Youtube channel. (well maybe not my destiny...but it forced me to make one!).  So here you have it.  My first-ever video.  Feel free to laugh and make fun, hopefully I will improve! 

                           

Blugirl Fall 2011

I was flipping through the fall issue of Runway Magazine, when the Blugirl Fall 2011 Collection caught my eye, and I fell instantly in love.  Every look felt in season, (like apples and pumpkins) with the forest greens, browns, camels, and corals. Cinched-waist designs, fur capelets, and long suede gloves gave the entire collection a 40's vibe.  

I think the details are what make this line so lust-worthy.  Every look was accessorized with skinny belts, strappy pumps with socks, or a chic fedora.  It kind of gives me a "let's go horseback riding in the English countryside, then we'll have tea" vibe.  Maybe that's just me.  Either way, it is everything I will be wearing this fall and can't get enough!  

Photos from here

why can't you be serious

I put this on yesterday morning to go grab coffee with my boyfriend.  I didn't realize until after the pictures were taken that standing on a parking line makes me look really quite short.  Not flattering.  Also, I find myself unable to keep a serious face when he is taking the pictures.  We had about 20 photos of me making faces at the camera...and these are the least ridiculous.  Haha.
  
I did my hair from a tutorial posted on Late Afternoon, which you can watch it here.

Scarf - H&M

Vest - TJMaxx

Earrings - Target

Bag - Burberry

Shoes - H&M