i heart etsy forever

wow! i got one of my dresses on monday and it's beautiful but doesn't fit that great. tis my fault, i should have checked the measurements better but i was on some kind of new year's high and just randomly bought stuff. i still like it though and allen company inc. was an excellent seller whom i bet i'll buy from again - quickest delivery ever!

the two i got in the mail today are from maiden rapture vintage and while the jacket/skirt combo is a bit small for me (crazy short skirt!), i'm still gonna work it by probably wearing it with tights. on the other hand, the "ketchup and mustard" dress is a little roomy but me thinks it will be perfect for days when i feel like i need to conceal my belly or just want to pig out at dinner :)

(you can always click photos to enlarge)

scouty's such a camera hog!

let's get this party started!

can i just tell you how FREAKIN' EXCITED i am that it's 2009?!
new year, new beginnings, new opportunities, new president... NEW CLOTHES!
i may have gone to bed at 3:30am but my body woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 8am sharp; and well.... what else was i gonna do while the rest of the world is still sleeping off a hangover but go on what is sure to be the first of many an etsy binge to come. i'm ringing in 2009 with a new pledge to "dress like i mean it".

these two are both from Maiden Rapture Vintage

from Dutchess Vintage

from Allen Company Inc.

check their blog too!

while i love new year's day, i really don't like new year's eve AT ALL. in fact, i desperately want to boycott all festivites and have a nice quiet evening at home alone but p is just the opposite. and while i know that he is an earth angel and would probably stay home with me to celebrate in peace if i **really** asked him too, i try to be as sweet as he is (IMPOSSIBLE btw) and accomodate his need to socialize by going out. i actually wore a really great party dress i thrifted and shorted to a dangerous mini length but because i was pouty and grumpy i didn't take any photos to post. sorry.  

I'm know that a lot of folks don't like resolutions but I think they are a pretty great way of setting goals and being optimistic. Envisioning great things in your future is never a bad idea if you ask me! So here are just a few of the thousands I have floating around in my head currently:

* make/sell a kick-ass yoga video

* be more expressive with my love and admiration of my amazing boyfriend

* write more letters to my grandma and nieces

* DO VOLUNTEER WORK IN MY COMMUNITY

* get back to sewing

* start an etsy store

* register, insure, and ride my gorgeous vespa!

i hope everyone's holidays were bright and that this year is THE BEST we've seen - HAPPY NEW YEAR!