noel vallens: winged traveler

this past sunday was a rainy dreary day, so i spent most of my time indoors working on some crafty projects.  the sun peeped out a bit in the evening and rick and i took a little walk for some snacks and treats.  rainy sundays call for big oversized cardigans and ruffly ruffles.

over the past week i’ve been experimenting a bit with my new hair, and have been going with the most ridiculously cutesy-cute curls.  (like here, but generally even curlier).

these are the curls that i long for…

however, when cutting my hair, i underestimated my tendency to wear cute things - ruffles, frills, polka dots, secretary dresses.  paired with my new curls, i’m feeling about as sweet as a cupcake.  so, i’m starting to gravitate towards a few new things now, to counterbalance my hair:

1. leather
2. lots of black
3. long, flowy drapey things
4. leopard prints
5. mini(er) skirts, low cut shirts

one of my weekend craft projects, i crocheted up this ruffled bib necklace, and put it on a vintage gold chain.  it turned out so adorable.  i know i was trying to stay away from ruffles, but i couldn’t help it.

and i’ve pretty much been living in this big batwing cardigan since i got it.  it was a recent purchase, from…walmart.  it’s a part of the norma kamali for walmart collection, and i love it!  and it was something ridiculous like $15 or something.  it was in the “athletic” category, so i was a little scared, but it’s adorable.  the quality is good, and the fabric is a little stretch cotton knit, but completely cute.

the jeans here are a gift from pacsun from the weardrobe conference.  they are totally cute!  this dark wash was my favorite of all the colors, and the fit is amazing.

and yep, i wear glasses. and so does joelle.  we’re pretty much blind as bats.

norma kamali for walmart batwing cardigan, uniqlo tank, self designed crochet bib necklace, vintage booties, oliver peoples glasses, pac sun jeans, vintage bracelets, glitter pop ring