tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12137496494659856652024-03-13T06:47:15.573-05:00Declaration of CaptivationCAPTIVATION: to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-57980205691414265292013-08-26T22:12:00.000-05:002013-08-27T07:21:12.896-05:00Little Black Dress!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys!<br />
It's been forever! I graduated high school and am off to college in a few days. I'm going to start blogging again! I was so busy and really needed some time focus on myself, my family, and school. I'm so excited to start blogging as I enter a new stage in my life.<br />
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I got this gorgeous little black dress from <a href="http://www.dressestylist.com/">www.dressestylist.com</a>! They make beautiful dresses that can be customized to fit you perfectly. I was so impressed with how well it fit around my waist . Also, in this dress there is built in padding so you don't have to wear a bra. That part fit perfectly too! Go check it out!<br />
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:) CarolCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-89518301264317267672012-12-13T01:22:00.000-06:002012-12-13T01:24:20.303-06:00The Wishlist!It's 1 am on a school night and I'm feeding my Polyvore addiction. I have homework. I have choir practice in the morning. I'm pretty sure there are a million things I should be doing right now that I'm not. I'm not doing those things because I've been bit by the wishlist bug. I just had to do it. Not only did I have to make the list, I felt compelled to make it right now. My wishlist is more to show the trends I'd like to try out. The only thing I might actually buy are the red velvet Doc Martens. Rather than wishlist I would call it <b><i>Holiday Outfit Inspiration</i></b>. Without further delay, here it is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have had my <span style="font-size: large;">P<span style="font-size: large;">olyvore<span style="font-size: large;">-wishlist-collage mak<span style="font-size: large;">ing fix and I can finally <span style="font-size: large;">go<span style="font-size: large;"> t<span style="font-size: large;">o sleep.<span style="font-size: large;"> G<span style="font-size: large;">ood<span style="font-size: large;">night!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">:) Carol</span><br />
<br />Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-21853857666404395682012-12-08T19:49:00.000-06:002012-12-08T19:56:36.873-06:00New! New! Firmoo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In these pictures I am wearing my new glasses given to me by<u> <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/" target="_blank">Firmoo</a></u>! I'll admit that I was a little nervous about getting free prescription glasses. However, as soon as I received these, my fears vanished! They are exactly what I expected and my prescription is perfect. These glasses are good quality and a fun change from my black frames. <br />
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Also, in the last picture you can see me with my new camera! I just got a Canon PowerShot SX40. I'm happy with it. It's a great camera at a reasonable price for someone like me who wants quality shots but isn't a professional.<br />
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Hope you are all having a lovely weekend.<br />
:) Carol <br />
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PS if you have any questions about Firmoo you should be able to find the answer here: <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/help.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.firmoo.com/help.shtml</a>. Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-87641299652799424212012-12-03T15:37:00.000-06:002012-12-03T15:39:47.551-06:00Denial...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I don't know about you guys but I have not fully accepted the idea of winter yet... In my last post I sounded like I was starting to embrace the holiday season and all that comes with it. In reality, I'm the kind of girl who will wear shorts, tights, long socks, boots, a t shirt, sweater, and leather jacket instead of just boots, a shirt, and a warm winter coat like a normal person. I love layering stuff on and mixing seasons. Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-4021742710133450622012-11-23T16:28:00.000-06:002012-11-23T16:32:23.042-06:00Tis the Season...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those of you who celebrate it, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and spent lots of time eating way too much food with friends and family (I know I did)! Today is Black Friday and I, unfortunately, am not taking part in this day dedicated to shopping. I think I've finally realized that just because something is on sale and kind of cute doesn't meant I should buy it. I'm more interested in saving up for classic items that I'll have forever. Lord knows I don't need more clothes...<br />
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With the holiday season here I hope to do some holiday inspired posts. I'd like to do Christmas and New Years Eve Party outfit posts. I'm also thinking about posts on my favorite things (that I already have), a wish list, and holiday gift ideas. The wish list is just for fun (we all want something), but I think the favorite things and gift ideas are important. It's good to get in the spirit of giving and take a look at what we already have and be thankful for it. Any posts that you'd like to see from me?<br />
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:) Carol<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is my favorite casual outfit! Almost everything I'm wearing was thrifted.<span style="font-size: small;"> I was going to take out the shou<span style="font-size: small;">ld<span style="font-size: small;">er pads from <span style="font-size: small;">my blazer but decided I like them<span style="font-size: small;">. What do you think?</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">By the way, my glasses are <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a>. Check them<span style="font-size: small;"> out! <span style="font-size: small;">They ha<span style="font-size: small;">ve the <span style="font-size: small;">most amazing <span style="font-size: small;">glasses for a really good price. I've had these for a while now, but I thought I would let you guys know<span style="font-size: small;"> where they<span style="font-size: small;">'re from. I want to <span style="font-size: small;">buy <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical/marshall-rum-cherry-f" target="_blank">these</a> <span style="font-size: small;">ne<span style="font-size: small;">xt!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Dress: Topshop; Shoes: Converse; Jacket: JC Penney<br />
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Wow...it's been a while since I've posted. I've been busy with school, theater, and my family. These were taken by my good friend, Nicole Gutzmann. She's pretty amazing! <br />
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DIY Harley-Davidson Denim Cutoffs, DIY Chicago Back Bow T-Shirt, Ring from Primark, Bracelet from Claire's<br />
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Just a quick post of what I wore to the Demi Lovato concert at my local state fair! She was so amazing! I learned how to make this shirt from this <a href="http://youtu.be/mEAGt3gxlec" target="_blank">Macbarbie07 youtube video</a>. School started today and the homework has already begun. I can't believe I'm already in my last year of high school! AHH! Gotta go finish my math homework! Bye!<br />
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Cutoffs are girl's best friend! I bought these Lee jeans from Goodwill and pulled out my scissors as soon as I got home. I have made quite a few denim cutoffs this summer, and I must say, these are my absolute favorite. I have some that are bedazzled and others with fabric sewn on, but alas, none compare to these. I love the wash of the denim and the perfect high waisted fit. <b>Best $7 I ever spent.</b> (PS my shirt is from Forever21)Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-61447621767213605112012-08-20T18:00:00.001-05:002012-10-28T17:57:14.805-05:00The London Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's a peek at my trip to London. I had wonderful time seeing the city and visiting family!<br />
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First Outfit: Jacket from JCPenney, Dress from Marshalls, Shoes are BCBGeneration, Purse is Coach<br />
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Third Outfit: Scarf from Kohls, Sweater & Tank thrifted, Jeans from H&M, Shoes are Converse, Purse from Marshalls<br />
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Hey there! Sorry it's been so long. I'm going to post a lot more often once school is out in a few days.<br />
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I decided to have some fun with my look today. I'm not actually doing much... I let my hair go crazy and threw on some bright colors. My blazer and purse are my two favorite finds right now. My mom actually found the Coach purse at a garage sale and I convinced her to let me have it! I think it was $15. The blazer was $3 at a garage sale. <br />
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:) CarolCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-54331357911046339562012-04-30T19:04:00.000-05:002012-04-30T19:04:42.514-05:00Prom, OOTD, and New Hair!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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April has been super busy! AP testing is coming up, I had two choir concerts, Prom... oh, and I turned 17 on April 20! Despite the crazy chaos of this month it's been a good one. I'm excited for summer weather and summer style! As you see above I dyed my hair (actually my mom did)! The color is "soft auburn." It's just lighter with a red tint. I love it! What do you think?<br />
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:) Carol</div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-8231899234851498042012-04-03T17:19:00.000-05:002012-04-03T17:22:48.504-05:00Fashion Show<br />
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Sorry it's been a while! At my school there is a SHE club. It's all about female empowerment and feeling beautiful inside and out. SHE club had a fashion show called SHE Be - YOU - tiful. It was run by two friends of mine, one of them being Dahye from <a href="http://heydahye.blogspot.com/">http://heydahye.blogspot.com/</a>. She did an amazing job. It was so much fun and the outfits were so cute! I'm still in love with the blue dress! But the best part was the message: we are all beautiful regardless of our shape or size and true beauty comes from the inside. <br />
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:) Carol<br />
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How are you guys? I'm on spring break right now. I've finally healed from my wisdom tooth extraction. It's so nice to be able to eat normal food again! I hoping to find a prom dress over break. Any ideas for a unique dress?<br />
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My outfit is almost the same as <a href="http://declarationofcaptivation.blogspot.com/2012/02/soft-tones.html" target="_blank">this</a> one from not to long ago. I just added accessories and a cardigan. This is definitely my favorite sweater right now. I got it from a thrift store for less than $10. My earrings are from Uganda (where my mom is from). Earrings are my favorite thing to get while I'm in Uganda. The hat I'm wearing originally had awful felt cheetah print flowers on it. I cut them off and placed a floral print belt around it. It's kind of random but I like it! What do you think of the belt around my hat?<br />
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Just a quick post showing you guys what I wore to my school's semi formal a few weeks ago. It's actually romper! I didn't want to wear a typical semi formal dress. This was fun and simple! The romper is from H&M. I'm wearing my mom's jewelry. It was a super fun night with friends! We took pictures, went out to eat, and then to the dance.<br />
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I got my wisdom teeth out today - all four! It doesn't hurt too badly because of the pain meds but I'll be relaxing at home for a few days. It definitely wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.<br />
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These are definitely my new favorite shorts! I've been obsessed with shorts lately. I've also been feeding that obsession with a few new pairs! I never used to wear shorts because I thought I looked weird in them (I'm not sure why). But I'm over that and loving my new burgundy shorts! <br />
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Back to the looking weird thing: These days I don't care as much if I look weird. The more I become engulfed in fashion the more I just wear what I love. I've worn <a href="http://declarationofcaptivation.blogspot.com/2011/09/today-i-wore.html" target="_blank">this</a> white maxi skirt to school and received a few weird looks but that didn't matter to me. My friends at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Rebellion/274976145867249" target="_blank">Fashion Rebellion</a> say, "Dress to express, not to impress." I like that. Whether I'm wearing jeans and t-shirt or a maxi skirt and cropped sweater, as long as I'm being myself, I'm okay.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-26301485781540876502012-02-17T20:59:00.003-06:002012-02-18T07:55:40.297-06:00Soft Tones<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hey there!<br />
I am entering a four day weekend and couldn't be happier! It's nice to have a break from school. This weekend I plan to go to a play and hang out with friends - hopefully get a little shopping in too! I'm also having a photo shoot for fun with a friend of mine who loves photography. I should have some cool photos for you all in a few days!<br />
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The pictures above are my favorite finds from consignment stores. The skirt, dress, and sweater were brand new - all had their original tags on them. The Theory skirt's original tag said $195, I got it for $16!<br />
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<b>2. Any advice for new thrifters?</b><br />
<b>3. What's your favorite thing about thrift shopping?</b><br />
<b>4. What's your opinion about some people being afraid of, grossed out by, or those who just don't like the idea of used clothes?</b><br />
<b>5. What's your favorite thrift store find?</b><br />
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<b>I would appreciate a response to one or all questions or just a statement about the topic! </b><br />
<b>Thanks so much!!</b><br />
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What I wore to school today... I couldn't find my striped skirt so I threw this dress under my top instead. I used the belt to add color and shape to the outfit.<br />
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Hey!!<br />
I tried on a similar outfit at H&M the other day and loved it. Unfortunately I didn't buy it. :(<br />
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The actual purpose of this post is to say sorry for not posting very often! I'm sorry!! I've been so busy. I'm in my school's one act play and have rehearsal everyday after school and on Saturdays. The competition is coming up. I also have other after school activities and I'm on the speech team. I'm trying do all this while keeping up with homework and there really isn't any time left. I know we all have busy lives but I have to focus on school.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I hope you all had a wonderful and safe New Year. I went to a play and a party and this is what I wore. My top was steal for only $4 at Target on clearance!! ...I couldn't resist and bought it in three colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Do any of you have New Year's resolutions? In terms of fashion (and life in general) I would like to become more fearless. A lot of my favorite outfits are worn on the weekend. I think I tame down my style for school. I want to care less about what other people will think. I know my friends will accept me regardless of my outfit - and who ever doesn't like it doesn't really matter. Being true to myself is the most important thing. I know I can be me (and be within school dress code). So, that's my goal: Be a more fearless fashionista (and be more fearless in general). What's yours? </span><br />
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<br />Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-79989112272470304282011-12-29T15:16:00.000-06:002011-12-29T15:16:41.488-06:00Holiday Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> dress is from Express, bracelet/earrings from Charming Charlie, belt from a consignment store </span></div>
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Just a quick post of what I wore to a holiday party. It was actually a Harry Potter themed Yule Ball - fun right?! <br />
I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season and I wish you a happy new year!<br />
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:) Carol<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>PS I actually got the Express dress from Goodwill for around $10!</b></span>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1213749649465985665.post-32418636329006027432011-12-12T20:03:00.000-06:002011-12-12T20:03:22.617-06:00Going for that effortless, cozy, over-sized sweater look...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Purse from Ann Taylor</span></div>
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I love this sweater! It's so comfortable and is perfect for that effortless cozy over-sized sweater look. The sweater has a small hole in it and my mom was about to throw it out or donate it when I claimed it. I'm so glad I did. The hole is on the elbow so I'm thinking about putting elbow patches on it sometime. Like the ones on <a href="http://www.singer22.com/sn8002flax.html?source=shopstyle&src=gan#" target="_blank">this sweater</a> I saw on shopstyle.com. I've had these Betsy Johnson tights for a quite a while and have never worn them. I wanted to add some fun to the sweater so I thought they were perfect. The same goes for my skirt - it added fun and color! And aren't those earrings from Claire's adorable!? <br />
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I can't wait for holiday break coming up! It's only a week, but I'm looking forward to it! I need to go thrifting for an ugly Christmas sweater! Hopefully I'll find one to show you all soon. <br />
Have a great week :)Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05138988534017357020noreply@blogger.com10