Path in the Sun Drenched Woods

Isabella Bird Cardigan (thrifted)

Joie Silk Dress (second hand on ebay)

Franco Leather Sandels

Dooney & Burke Leather Handbag (thrifted)

Leather Belt (thrifted)

Great Northwest Hat

Icing Tooth Necklace and Wood Bracelet

Rhodolite and Gold Necklace, Ruby and Gold Ring

This dress is fabulous, 'nuff said.

We finally hit 70 degrees today and wow,did it feel like paradise with a little bit of a wind to keep the mosquitoes off.  The kids and I got to play around and hike some of the paths tonight, there's still a tiny bit of snow lingering but for the most part it seems to be gone.  Crazy Fairbanks, snowing, blowing and freezing one day, 70 degrees and bright sunshine with no snow only a few days later.

Since I evidently felt like posting "all of the photos!" I might as well post a few cute little muffin pictures as well.  Visual proof that the whole blogger wear-your-rainboots-with-your-cute-dress trend is so much more adorable on little girls.  (But then, pretty much everything is cute on little girls.  Expect for that whole beauty pageant look.)

Outfit Under $40 Challenge

Old Navy Top ($6.49)
American Eagle Jeans (14.99)
Sears Necklace ($7.89)
Vintage Silver Cuff (thrifted - $5.00)
Franco Leather Sandals ($5.00)

Total: $39.37

Well, that's a simple outfit but boy, does it feel nice to release the toes from shoe prison and not have to wear a jacket everywhere.  It's so nice to finally have a little sunshine after that freak snowstorm.  Um, other than that, not much to say, just busy, busy, busy.  You know how it goes, winter seems like it drags forever and you have all of the time in the world and then spring time hits and bam, it's insanity time.

Hey, at least it's warm!

A cold day in hell

Jack B.B.Dakota Jacket
American Eagle Outfitters Lace Top and Hat
Skirt (no label - second hand)
Steve Madden Heels
Sears Necklace

Well, well, well, we meet again snow.  Can't say I'm too pleased.

So, I'm just going to ignore the obvious (like it snowing at the end of May) and apologize for the pictures.   I use to love overcast day for pictures, the lighting was fantastic and I couldn't figure out why I had so much trouble with the light tonight.  Well, duh Katie, snow is reflective and you were taking pictures in the winter!  Genius award, right here.  I kept trying to use the ISO to make the pictures brighter and I completely forgot about my shutter speed.  I've kept it on the same place since it's usually about the same for taking pictures in the snow and I just did not even think about it tonight.  Eventually I will get this picture thing figured out.

All of that aside, I really like this outfit.  I've been drawn toward longer skirts lately which is completely funny seeing as I was like the "short skirt chick" for most of the winter. (And I do like a short skirt but it's fun just to wear a longer skirt and not worry about flashing people, ya know?)

(Fairbanks isn't hell, I'm just displeased to have it snowing all day long and for it to be this cold when we usually have 80 plus degree weather right now.  I want my summer!)

Selling Out

 Ellen Tracy Coat (gift from my mom)
J.Crew Cardigan (thrifted)
Equipment Blouse (second hand via ebay)
Old Navy Jeans
American Eagle Leather Belt
Seychelles Heels
Leather Handbag (no label-thrifted)
Carlo Orsini Silk Scarf (thrifted)

So, did anyone else know that they were actually making a movie version of Ender's Game?  I found out last night, was really freaked out because I hate my favorite books being turned into movies but Orson Scott Card had held out for so long, I thought "well, maybe it will be AWESOME."  Watched the trailer online and......

It is NOT awesome.

I have no words for the level of fangirl/cult-ish fanatic rage that I feel.  For crying out loud, Harrison Ford is Graff!  And Ben Kingsley as..... Mazer Rackham? (I don't even know what to say about that, it is just such a bizarre choice.)  Orson Scott Card, you loser.

I'm just going to go sulk in the corner for the rest of forever.