beautiful winter

It doesn't snow in Texas.  Since I've lived here, it only snowed the first winter which was two years ago. We get a bit icy but otherwise winter isn't much.  I don't mind it though.  So that explains why my winter layers are significantly less than a lot of you wonderful blogging friends :)

Pants: American Apparel; Tank: H&M; Cardigan: CottonOn; Scarf: DIY; Earrings: Target; Shoes: Charlotte Russe

I made this scarf using the thickest crochet needle I could find at the store and 3 skeins of yarn.  I wore it for this picture then gifted it for my best friend :)

Hope you all have a blessed week,
lyd ♥

Guess who is back!

Back from the 90's that is.

Shoes: R2; Leggings: American Apparel; Scarf: Fair Trade local boutique; Jacket: thrifted; Flannel: gift; Necklaces: Sam Moon & thrifted

I have a lot of promises to this little blog.... therefore a lot of broken promises.  "Blog for yourself," I'm reminding myself. So, my blogging prime, so to speak, was a couple of years ago.  Well, I'm ready to make the change.  When has blogging brought me down? Nevvvvaaaaaarrrrr.

 My readers, my friends, my blogs I stalk/drool over - blogging has never felt so good.

I love you forever!
Lyd

songs and such

I've played the acoustic guitar for about eight years.  I don't play as much as I used to, unfortunately the business of going to college a few years ago made me stop playing as much.  The other day while cleaning my computer, I found a folder full of recordings of songs I have written.  It bugs me that I can't even remember the music I wrote off the top of my head, so I've been listening to them, writing the lyrics and the tabs.

Shoes: Texas Junk Company; Socks: Nordstrom; Dress: Goodwill; Blouse: Santee Alley; Earrings: Charlotte Russe; Bracelets: various DIY

Every song I've written, I can remember the event that inspired it, the feelings I felt that I wanted to get out.  Listening to them is a trip down memory lane, the good and the bad.
In this look I tried out a new hairstyle that I watched on a tutorial from the wonderful wendyslookbook.  It was super easy, and held up decently being that I took these pictures about 8 hours after fixing the style.  Try it!

Love always,
lyd

Channeling my inner Lana

Obsessed with Lana Del Rey- one of my new style icons.  I made this flower headband inspired by the cover of her Video Games single.
After wearing this one, I wanted something bigger... the next post I'll show off my other DIY crown + pictures from my trip to Los Angeles!

Shoes: Forever 21; Skirt: Cotton On; Shirt: Forever 21; Headband: DIY; Purse: Sam Moon

These pictures were taken in downtown Austin outside of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  The ReStore is a great place to get cheap building and housing materials.  I got some awesome shutter style doors that I will be using as a headboard in my new apartment. 

Much love to all of y'all!
xo Lyd

trust no shoe

These shoes are actually jerks.  They may be cute but don't let looks deceive you. Walking in this kinda mess should be an Olympic sport.  I'm sure some of y'all could be winners, I see you owning it on your blogs.  I'm trying!

Shoes: Urban Outfitters; Shorts: thrifted DIY; Purse: gift; Blazer: H&M; Shirt: Cotton On; Necklace: grandma's

My big brother is awesome for buying me this purse.
Love y'all so much!
lydee