Hunger Games Inspired Fashion: Reaping Dress

Today as I caught a quick glance at myself in the mirror before I left for work, I realized that I looked kind of like a girl going to the reaping today.

With my plaid button-down dress, it had that cotton-y feel and look that it was something a simple girl from the Seam would wear.

With a side french braid in my hair, it reminded me of Katniss and it also made me feel like a little girl again, heading to a place that she isn't sure she'll be able to leave.

 And my shoes. Simple white flats. Worn a little bit at the toes and the heels, but still nice and cute enough to wear.

Obviously since I'm 20, I'd be too old to even take part in the Reaping for the Hunger Games. But with plaid and braids, it made me feel a few years younger, back into girl-hood.

In case you are unsure of what the reaping is, let me explain. It takes place in Panem, where the Hunger Games books are set. Every year the Hunger Games happen where 24 tributes, a boy and a girl from each of the twelve districts in Panem, are chosen to fight to the death until there is only one victor standing. The Capitol does this to remind the twelve districts that they are in charge and that they could stop any district that tried to rebel. There was once a District 13, but they rebelled and then the Capitol destroyed them and made the Hunger Games to keep control. So in case you have never read the Hunger Games (shame on you) that's what they are about and I'd highly recommend reading them.

Seriously. You will love. them. This week my mind will be on the Hunger Games a lot considering the movie is coming out in just 9 days and also I'm throwing an awesome Hunger Games party on Saturday! More info and pictures on that later, don't you worry. The party will be the BEST. The end and good night. :)

So Basically...I Love Carrie Underwood

(in case you didn't know)

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Runways and Birthdays

Just sitting on my couch watching Project Runway right now (while brain-storming for my Sewvivor project!). Do you guys watch it? Who do you want to win/think will win? Personally, my favorite is Mondo. I have loved him ever since he was in Project Runway the first time. And as crazy as Austin is, I really would like him to make it to the top 3. I think he's a talented designer. It'll definitely be a tough decision tonight deciding who makes it to the final three because the four designers there are all pretty good. If I had to choose three though..it'd be Mondo, Austin, and Kenley. I didn't love Kenley a ton at first but she's really grown on me and she keeps coming through each week. Also she's a girl and it wouldn't be nearly as fun have three guys in the finale (although some of them act more feminine than actual girls do hahaha). Guess we'll see! I cannot WAIT for the finale! This season feels like it's gone by incredibly fast so it seems crazy it's already here.

Guess what?! Tomorrow is Barbie's birthday (like the doll)!! In case you don't know me, I collect Barbies and love them so much. I get the Barbie Collector magazine as well, so it's pretty great. And Saturday is Carrie Underwood's birthday! The only thing better than her birthday...is my birthday. Seriously. I told you I love barbies, but I LOVE Carrie Underwood. Let me stop before I you see how crazy I get about CU. So expect a barbie inspired fashion post tomorrow and a Carrie Underwood one on Saturday! After all, it's only customary. :)

Slices of Life

Me and my best friend Kuddles. I tell her everything and must sleep with her. We're pretty tight. ;)

 Pinwheel cupcakes to eat at work for Cara's birthday. (how to do them here)
(Oops, I totally dropped a whole egg in the batter while making them)

Psychadelic :)

 Going to Cara's birthday party that night to eat cinnamon rolls and socialize. Love these beautiful ladies I work with!

One night Olivia was french braiding Kelsey's short hair and it looked dinosaurish or like a little mullet because it was so small...needless to say, the laughing came easily.

Going to Cee Ryle's last gymnastics meet before State (which I won't be able to go to, unfortunately). Gracie played around and had me take lots of pictures of her. Cee Ryle did awesome at his meet and got first place on parallel bars!

After the meet I went with my family and extended relatives to eat at Chick-Fil-A and then to the dollar theater and saw "We Bought a Zoo." It's a tear-jerker and a heart-warmer. Definitely a must see!

Cute outfit of the day..purple tights! :)

My roommates were on a water polo team (I was on it too, but I never played because I was always busy so the few times I went I was the cheerleader) and this was after their last game! They win the award for...best sportsmanship ;)

Oh and one more thing. I'm in the top ten for the Sewvivor competition! Totally didn't see that one coming but I am super excited!! I wrote more about it here and you can also click on the button below to read more.

And those are just a few happenstances of life as of late. I like recording all the small things that occur in the week. :)

Exciting News!

Sooooo...GUESS WHAT. There's this competition called "Sewvivor" on the Family Ever After blog, so I decided to enter my purple dress, really it was not a big deal. It was just a taking a little chance. Over 170 people entered and only 10 were going to make it. And we know how talented everyone in blogging world is and I looked at the entries and there were quite a few way better than mine.

Well today they announced the winners and in my head I knew I wasn't going to win, and then as I'm scrolling down, BAM! There was my purple dress and a link to my blog! I was so surprised but SO happy. It really just made my whole day a bajillion times happier. So I get to participate in Sewvivor, isn't that so great?!

Basically what it is, is a competition where you have different challenges every week in April and then the people with the least votes are out for that week. Based after the real show Survivor! If you want more info, you can click on the button on my sidebar (that says I'm in the top ten! Really, I'm just super excited about it!). So pretty much when voting time comes around, I would looove your help in voting for me! I want to make it through as many rounds as I can and I'm going to work really hard to make AH-mazing projects.

Anyways, that's all for today. Sorry I've been bad at posting, but just so you know, I'm always posting regularly at my other blog Kiki's Krazy World if you want to follow me there! See you later, alligators!

(YAY!) :)