rabbits, lace, apocalypse

 If today had really been the end, it would have been alright (although sad, because I feel it was rather superficial & I didn't get to see Timothy today). But overall, today was (as the title suggests), full of lace and bunny-rabbits! x

I wore a new outfit today! Last month I ordered a navy-colored skater skirt and a lovely white blouse (both from Forever21).  I am usually too tired or un-motivated, but on rare occasion I do put on some lipstick and sit myself in front of the camera; and today was one of those rare days.

The blouse is lace 'round the collarbone, with a pretty self-tie bow at the back of the neck. I love it --except the neckline is so close to my neck. I like having my neck exposed; for some strange reason I cannot stand to have things touching my neck, especially while I sleep. Hair, blankets, fingers, anything (although I do enjoy neck kisses quite a lot; lips are the only things allowed to wander on my neck).

I also missed a trip to the mall today, but I might tag along with my Momma tomorrow. My sister took this photo, she found a cutesy little rabbit figurine! Oh, I hope I manage to pick it up tomorrow.. it would look darling on my nightstand (and then I think about buying a car and all the expenses for my studies in Russia next summer and I feel bad for 'wasting' my money on clothes and trinkets and pretty little things).

I'm also making little rabbits to hang on my wall! They're made of cork-board, and I plan on painting them a soft, light baby pink color. They're very fragile though, I don't think they'll survive the car ride back to school, so I think I may leave them at home for now. x

(More photos I am fond of:)

vivien, sally, 1948

Today I watched Anna Karenina, the 1948 adaptation starring Vivien Leigh. I must say that I was disappointed with the film because it left out so many of my favorite scenes, mostly the ones including Levin and Kitty: the iceskating scene in the beginning, their game with chalk that determines their engagement, and their little walk in the garden where they pick at a flower and laugh like children.

However, I did like how the movie was done. There were so many pretty scenes, I couldn't help but feel butterflies in my stomach!

(During their stay in Italy)

I also thought Kitty was absolutely beautiful, and had the sweetest little voice!

I want to see the new Anna Karenina movie with Kiera Knightley, but I've gotten mixed opinions on it. I wish I could find out for myself whether it's enjoyable or not (and I hope there's much more Levin and Kitty in that one!). Until then, I will keep my hopes up.

new and antiquey

Winter break has started (and it's been rocky and uneasy so far, but today I'm feeling much better). Everything is grey; the sky and its clouds, the houses, the lake, the neighbor's yard, the filtered sunshine, everything. But it is still good, still good.

After Thanksgiving, my sister and I did some online shopping, and these are the pretty pajama shorts I ordered! They're a pretty slate-lavendar color, with a pretty lace trim.

Then there's my sister's Christmas present, an antique camera. I don't know if it's in workable condition or not (I looked through the peephole, and all I see is white light, so perhaps it is broken..). But! the front pops out (like an accordion) and shuts back up, so I think she will like it anyway. And then there's my "bosom box." I purchased it at the same store, and now it's my favorite place to store my favorite brass-colored flower rings, my polka-dot clip bow, my clock necklace that no longer ticks, etc.

Oh, and yesterday I decorated the wall above my bed with Christmas lights, and voila! My room feels like it's glowing with warmth (even if I haven't been lately). It makes for the most wonderful reading atmosphere though, I promise.

infrequently

My head's been a bit of a storm this week (and it's only Wednesday). I've come to realize: I should no longer read literature to study it, but to simply just enjoy it (whether people think I am simple-minded or not), I  shall learn to draw and illustrate (for when I write little children's stories and "Roses are Red" poems), and I have a problem where I want to purchase clothes with almost every paycheck (though I still have a few Christmas gifts left to buy!).

But this top is simply too pretty to pass up (and it has lace!). I have a blouse similar to it, but I cannot help it. This Friday I will certainly be buying it, I hope. x

Other things on my wish-list would include an antique book of constellation maps and drawings, a collection of Beatrix Potter stories (I love rabbits; if I ever have a baby girl, Peter Rabbit will certainly be her "baby theme," and I will spoil her with plush little rabbit toys and adorable stories), and a ticket to the new Anna Karenina movie (after I finish the novel, of course).

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Well, here I am restarting this blog. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this yet, but for now I'll post little tidbits of my day and try to make them as interesting as possible.

Last weekend I purchased a new dress --and it is positively wonderful! It's covered with a floral patterned lace (another piece for my lace collection!) And the keyhole back detail is simply adorable. It's my absolute favorite, but I haven't found an opportunity to wear it yet.

I'm sorry, I currently don't have a very good camera, so I'm only using the one on my computer (so I apologize if these are of low quality and a bit messy).

But here are my origami rabbits! It took me awhile to understand how to fold their ears and their necks; actually I'm still pretty sure I folded them wrong, but they still look adorable, I think. Then there is War and Peace. I only have 36 more pages left, but the narrative is finished. Only the second epilogue (the dreaded second epilogue) remains. I'm trying to muster the strength to read his "historical dissertations" as my professor calls them, just so I can finally begin Anna Karenina!