Forever Young

Sometimes you just want to feel like a little kid again. Never the kid you actually were, of course; but that idealized, free and happy child that you would be, should you retain knowledge of everything you know now.

There is no uniform more appropriate for the adult-child than that of the hippie. Colorful, dangly beads - like the costume jewelry borrowed from grandma years ago. That loose, slightly dirty feel of everything that gives the idea of play clothes - the kind specifically worn to get dirty and go on adventures.

My birthday is coming up this month.

Right now the plans are to make a rainbow cake, construct a fort in the back yard, and for all intents and purposes, just spend a night playing dress-up.

Never is the desire to feel young stronger than when you are getting older.

....rainbow cake. I can't wait.

Wonderland

The Dark Circus

in all ways: ideal. 

via fashion served.

Paisley Crazy

Okay... so I posted this here also - but, come on this outfit makes me too happy not to share as much as possible. I. want. everything. here. 

Mostly the crazy paisley pj pants. Looks nice and isn't super ultra tight? Hells yeah, sign me up! Beautiful. Now, tell me that any self respecting Goodwill would not have something similar enough to these to fulfill my need. $5 and under and I shall buy. 

Those pants in motion - t'would be a lovely thing.

Waiting in the Road

via flickr

Lily Cole, Unenthused Hooper

I'm tellin' ya, models are forbidden to smile with a hula hoop. 

The exception being, strangely enough, that notorious non smiler Ms. Kate Moss who couldn't help but grin when hooping on the beach. 

Lyra and Silks Fashion Show

These pictures are intended to show off the fashion more than the hoop and silks, I believe. I spotted them on the Vena Cava blog after falling in love with the image of the 'hoop' in front of the blue doors and wanting to find out more. I believe that the image of just the hoop and the girl hanging in front of the garage with the basketball hoop in the background, are my favorites. 

Nothing better than a bit of weirdness being inserted to a suburban scene. 

Crashing Waves and Sandcastles

(Un)Naturally

My hair is fading fast, fast, fast and I am all out of my precious dye. 

I am going to pretend it will look as good as this, ^

while I contemplate what color to experiment with next. 

Ashen Circles: Hoop Inspired Shirt

It's so nice that I don't worry about things like my own safety. Especially when clothing is involved. 

I am continuing my crafty streak this week (apparently) and was overwhelmed by the urge to make more clothing this morning. I may not have money or sewing skills BUT I HAVE THE POWER OF FIRE! (and scissors. and paint.)

So I started work on a simply designed hoop inspired shirt.

I took an old ribbed tank and sliced it right in half then decided - ya know what I should do? Light this on fire. So, I burned the edges. I kept it classy by sticking close to the kitchen sink just in case my clumsiness got the best of me and I started to burn anything other than the shirt. 

Some paint and an old bowl were all that was needed to stamp a perfect circle in the center. 

Ta da! Hoop shirt. 

Now, I am not going to lie - it came out shorter than anticipated but I must say I still rather enjoy it. I have been looking for good hoop clothes that aren't fairy nor rave inspired for a bit now, because, though I like both, but they aren't really me. I am thinking that I will have to break down and go to the art store after all to get some proper materials. 

This is the beta testing phase of this shirt, I think. I want to flesh out the hoop design more and add something else to it. Hmmm.... ponderances for the weekend. Indeed. 

Turquoise and Teal (The Way Hair Should Be)

So, I just bought some teal hair dye. I used to be wild and crazy with my hair because hey - it's just hair - it grows back and is easily changeable. But, I put a stop to my almost 10 year dyeing spree when I was 22 due to 1) sheer laziness, 2) having a real job. 

But, the urge has reemerged.

Of course - the laziness, as far as hair stuff goes, is still ever present so I will definitely being doing a dip dye (a la photo 5) but I must say I am really excited to dive back into the weird world of color. 

It's crazy how once you start following your passion in one area (for me, my job) others seem to follow. Suddenly you don't care if you are the only one who likes your hair. You were the only one it was ever supposed to matter to anyway.

all images via: FYCH

Confetti Paintbox

via carrythewhat: 

everyone should own at least one pair of rainbow socks

yes.

Long Sleeved Treats

Thanks for the inspiration, Devon. Now where do I find that dress? 

It is the perfect mix between something that looks like pajamas and something I could wear outside.

We Love Colors

Hoops making an appearance in Teen Vogue. 

I love it.

Body Color

Wind and Stars

Caged

are you telling secrets in there?