Rainy Monday

Posting a little later today than I usually like to but it's a rainy Monday; who wants to keep busy? Because of the lazy dazey feeling of today I thought I'd share with you a few tidbits of my life.

First, Fall is here! Everyone else is so excited by this fact that it's hard for me not to be! I will admit, I love the feeling fall brings and all the sweaters that get to come out and be seen! More than sweaters though... BOOTS! Fall is when I really get to wear my boots and I love that fact! The boots in the opening picture really have become my go-to fall boots. They're comfortable and (relatively) rain proof and really just add a little spunk to any outfit I make.

Speaking of outfits, today I found my Audrey t-shirt! I was so darn excited I just had to wear it immediately! I paired it with a pair of high-waisted jeans from Forever21 and my boots. It was a super simple look and perfect for my rainy day in at the office.

Lastly, being in the office all day with only photo editing and a few clerical things to do, I had time to update my planner for the week! I always love getting to pull out my washi tape and get my week down on paper. The beginning and end of this week are full of work and school, but the middle is exciting! Wednesday morning early I'll be leaving for #NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) for the Katy Perry concert with the beautiful bestie! I can't wait! Despite the rainy start, this week is lining up to be perfect.

How has your Monday been?

A Haul Of Sorts

Friday of last week I went into town. But that's for later. First, I want to show you guys something I made that I think is pretty killer.

The above is a photo of this case I made for a Nook Color. I really like the colours grey and pink together. The front has an iPhone holder as well, and the bow is a nice touch.... But wait. Why would I, the girl who obsessively reads print books and does not own an e-reader, make a Nook Color cover?

Yes. I got a Nook.

And I love it! It's so fantastic and convenient. I still love my print books as well, but I love the notes and highlight feature of my new Nook. On a similar note, I was contact for a review and was given the e-book copy. Having the Nook makes it so much easier for me to read and make notes and highlight quotes. No more shall I forget a major or minor flaw, nor shall I ever forget to mention the best parts ever again! Nook, I love you. Books, I still love you too.

Now that book I mentioned before, the above is the cover. It's called Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft by Jody Gehrman. I am currently 5 chapters in, should be about 23 or so Chapters in, and I'm actually quite liking it. There are a few stylistic things I have problems with, but they are very minor and after the first couple of chapters I stopped focusing on the and began focusing on the story instead. As it stands as I am on Chapter 5, I'm liking two of the major characters... but not so much the main character. She just isn't a kind of person I would like to hang with, but I have no real complaints with her. I hope to have the review up by Friday. Breaking the Monday Book Review Streak? Yes. But as I was approached for this one, I want the quickest turn around possible. So be looking forward to the book review and a special surprise along with it!

Now, let's try this again.  Friday of last week I went into town to buy a Nook. I came home with two things I just love and hold very precious. The first, of course, being my Nook. The second is much much more something I'd die without (figuratively). This is Audrey: A Life in Pictures, an amazing picto-biography of the actresses's life.

For any of you who know me well, you know Audrey is my absolute idol. (And for those who don't check out my inspiration post about Audrey).She is everything I hope to be. She was beautiful, successful, elegant, humble, and a humanitarian. She embodies class and elegance while she practiced a life long service to the world. I adore her and this book means the world to me! Plus, it was on sell for $7!

And that's all I have for you guys today. I hope you enjoyed this post!

Have you gotten anything interesting recently? Do you have an e-reader? What do you think of it?

Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn

Welcome to the first of my inspirations. My Inspiration posts can be anything from fashion to music to reading/writing to life in general and may be about anything from people to place to items to trends to seasons. First, an inspiration of fashion and life in general. The one person in the world, living or dead, that I would do anything to have lunch with, Audrey Hepburn!

I feel that I, and everyone, can learn so much from Audrey Hepburn. She was beautiful, fashionable, successfule, and extremely caring. She was not only an accomplished actress and style icon but also a humantitarian and all around lovely person.

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. "

Her fashion and style are timeless and elegant. She wore beautifully simply outfits, never drawing away from her natural beauty. She was truely glamourous. She used clean, defined lines and knew how to use spimple and bold accessories in moderation. There truly has never been such a beautiful woman, before or since.

"I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people's minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing."

For how she inspires me for life in general, I cannot descirbe it. I can only give you the quotes I find most inpiring.

"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

"I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone."

"I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it. "

"If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all. "

"It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it.'"

"Since the world has existed, there has been injustice. But it is one world, the more so as it becomes smaller, more accessible. There is just no question that there is more obligation that those who have should give to those who have nothing."

"The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years."

"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair."

"There is more to sex appeal than just measurements. I don't need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just as much sex appeal, picking apples off a tree or standing in the rain."

And one I agree with more than anything and vow to live my life with this in mind:

"Paris is always a good idea."

Here's a few pictures of me "channeling" Audrey's glam: