the stars are bright in your eyes

Ya'll are in for a treat in the next couple days, because I just got two whole grocery bags full of adorbable clothes from thrift stores! Three or so new dresses, this lovely tank, some skirts. All things that scream LAUREN. 

I'm absolutely for sure ticked right now, wanna know why? Well I'll tell you straight up homies! (I'm so gangster. Word.) It's my day off, right? I worked the past two days, and I'm going to be working the next three days. It truly sucks for one reason. The last two days were absolutely gorgeous. I wanted to be at the beach all day. And since today's my day off I had it all planned out: Go to see Pirates 4 today (for the second time, it's the bomb.), have dinner/lunch at The Depot (Best deep fried cauliflower eva) and then go to the beach. Yeah. Plan ruined. It's freaking cold. Life... ugh.

Arizona Tank (Thrifted); Hollister Cropped Hoodie (Thrifted); Denim Capri's (Thrifted); Purple Bandana (Scar's)

I had to show off one of my funny faces. I feel as if I don't do enough on here, and I'm truly a funny face kind of gal. I love just making weird and random faces at little kids, they give you the funniest looks. Ahh, the enjoyment I find in harassing people. 

So you see my face here, right? Well that is my:

"Bro, I got a story for youuu" face. 

See that on my elbow? Yeah... I ran into a wall on Wednesday. He was extremely rude too, didn't even say excuse me.

See that on my alligator leg? (If anyone knows some sure ways to get rid of dry skin, I'd love to know. I've been using lotion like craaazy, man.) Well that's the funniest story of them all. I was playing soccer (MUCH to my chagrin) and I was the goalie (I did catch the ball once, it made me happy.)... whilst being the goalie I tripped over the goal post thingie. While walking. It hurt like none other. 

Alright, peace be with ya'll. Sorry for the long post. I've missed you people! 

OH! Almost forgot! 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
to my littlest sister, Rebekah, who turned 11 today.
And Happy Father's Day to all the Papas out there, including my Daddy even if he's in heaven. It still counts, I'm sure. 

ranting

As always I went to Keiko's blog today, and low and behold there was a link to this awesome article. I went to read it and the follow up, and it was just... wow. It's great to know that I'm not the only one who feels the way all those girls felt. 

Sometimes I feel like my blog will go nowhere because I don't have the newest, most fabulous clothes. Or because I know nothing about html and I can't make my blog look professional and unique, and I don't have the money for someone else to do it for me. Or maybe because I live in the boondocks, and am a country girl who sometimes doesn't look all that fabulous but I like what I'm wearing so I post it. 

Blogging is supposed to be all about being you, and sometimes I find myself thinking:

"If only I could be like Paige Renae and have super long legs."

Or

"I wish I could look as sophisticated as Autie" 

It could go on and on. What I know I forget sometimes is that I'm not Paige, and I'm not Autie. They look absolutely beautiful for them, but me, I look pretty darn good in a flannel shirt and some ripped up blue jeans. And that's my put together look. And you know, nothing's wrong with that. I shouldn't have to wear a certain kind of clothes to be a style blogger, I just need to be wearing clothes. 

in which lauren rambles...

...and has weird dark circles under her eyes. 

I'm dog tired, and I dunno why. 

Enjoy my rambling, humans. And once again, thanks. 

munchie munch munch

I went to the glorious beach today! From 11 until 5.

As said... it was glorious.

In case you're not aware: I'm in love with junk food. 

For real home sizzles. Whenever I go to the beach, I must stop by the only store in within 15 miles, and fill up on my needed munchies. 

On this fine day I bought:

Nantucket Lemonade

Coca-Cola

Black Licorice

Lemon Drops (my new fave!!)
Sunflower Seeds
AND Funyuns

How cool is this picture? 
I didn't even do it on purpose. How awesome am I? Pretty darn awesome if I do say so myself. You like my nails? They're nice and glittery. 

Hello Scarlett! 
You sure do look cute in your little friend's sunglasses. 

Among other things that happened today:
After 3:30 or so my favorite boy came to the beach. We got to hang out for awhile at the beach, and then him and Tanner (the one with the sunglasses) came to my house and we watched.... She's the Man!! My favorite. 
We then went to youth group... where I decided I'd make my favorite boy happy by playing soccer. I was goalie... and I tripped over the goal post. While walking. 
I then had a mental breakdown with resulted in my talking like a four year old, and I started rolling on the ground laughing and what not. I think I got too much sun. (If that's even possible.) 
I also received a Hello Kitty plush doll in the mail today.

summer is here in full bloom

  

I may not be the most fashionable I've ever been in these pictures, but I sure am happy! I spent the entire afternoon (literally. from 1 until 5) at the beach. In case you don't know, I live a mile from Lake Michigan, and it's the prettiest beach in the world. One of my favorite things to do at the lake is wash my hair. I know, it's probably bad for the environment. I'm probably killing all the fish. But I recycled a bunch of pop cans today, so it all equals out. My hair's getting longer and longer, but my bangs just never seem to grow. Pooey. One more thing of rambling: Do you see that picture of the root beer? Yeah... this chick took it. I'm proud. 


 People of the world, I have an announcement: I need to learn how to for real smile in front of a camera. Sometimes I do, but most of the time I don't. I think I just need to loosen the heck up! I'm so tense all the time. 

MMH #12

How about a Monday Must Haves that has to do with what I did today? You down with that? Saweet. 


1. I've listened to this song non-stop today. I even went as far as to look up the chords so I can play it on my piano. 

2. My healing nose!! Yippee!! 
Although last night I thought I ruined all progress made... I almost ripped it out and it started bleeding. It was frightening. 

I need to pluck my eyebrows or something... I'm just scared to. Cause what if I turn out with no eyebrows? 
What would be worse? 


3. Building a sand castle with some of my favorite people in the world! Fuuun!

4. Drinking Stewart's Root Beer. It's the best in the world. Hands down.

5. I just love me some outtakes! 
I'm pretty sure my Mom was making fun of me or something, and I was trying to explain myself. I use my hands to talk a lot of the time. 

Stay tuned for the real pictures... they're pretty snazzy.

toesies

Time spent not blogging includes (but is not limited to):

Looking fabulous but not taking pictures.

Looking like crap and not taking pictures. 

Taking the ACT's (whilst looking like crap)

Annnd, painting my toenails Hello Kitty pink and adding sparkles!!

I've decided that I have cute toes, or rather toenails. 

I like their shape. 

I shall resume the blog tomorrow, with normal crap.
Liiike Monday Must Haves, anyone??? 

i diiiid it!!

I fully realize you humans deserve more than some crappy webcam photos, but what's a busy girl to do? Like for real. I'm mega swamped. But somehow I found time to do something I've wanted to do for a long time today. You notice?

In case you can't tell the difference... I finally got my nose pierced.
Anyone who is thinking about getting it done: 
It didn't hurt at all. I felt slight pressure, and then it was done.
I super duper like it, but I'm sort of paranoid about it getting ripped out. 
I'm sure all newbie's are frightened of that, though. 

P.S. I love being a goof-off.

not what i wore

 White Eyelet Skirt (Rue21)+Blue Tank (Aeropostale)+Get the Heck out of My Face Bang French Braid= Warm weather coming

Yeah, I'd like to say this is what I wore today... but it'd be a total lie.
I woke up around... 10ish (sleeping in your own bed is glorious) and just hung out around my house in my bra and a pair of minuscule shorts until 12ish. Thank the good Lord for whoever invented strapless bras, because that's the only comfortable thing to wear when your shoulders are fried. It's days like today that I wish I owned a tube top, however immodest they are. I eventually put this on, but then decided to spend my day at the beach.
While at the beach I pretty much wore this, but with a baggy t-shirt tied up. It showed me tummy, but I didn't really care. I was at the beach for heaven's sake. 
So, although this is cute... I didn't wear it much.

happy happy birthday

I want the blogging world to give a big
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to one of my favorite guys in the world:

Hunter. 

Because I'm lame and barely ever remember to take pictures, I don't think I have any recent ones of him... at all. I have some oldies on my computer but I'm positive he'd be completely embarrassed if I put them on here. So instead here's a video.

Hunter's the one making out with the apple. Ain't he a cutie? 

He's a whopping sixteen today, so wish him a Happy Birthday, would ya?

tan lines

Hello people of the Blogosphere! 

Lauren is back from camping, and it was an ultimate blast. 

I seriously went cliff diving. It wasn't a huge cliff or anything, but it was a cliff nonetheless. I think Scarlett'll have some pictures soon, so you'll have to check them out. 

Until then, how about a picture of my burn? 

I'm a mega wimp when it comes to burns, mainly because I barely ever get them. I just turn brown. Annnd, I know everyone everywhere in the world hates having tan lines but I love having a tan line. Being able to show the word my work. Yes, I'm a bit weird, but you know you love me anyways. 

Also, whenever I have my webcam on I'm pretty sure Mercy just knows cause she jumps in my lamp. At least that means I have pictures of her, unlike my puppy who hates cameras. Boo. 
Just wait peoples, I think I should have a couple more posts for the day... that is if my computer stops acting like a turd. 

camping till the wolves eat me

{via}
People of the Blogosphere: 
I'm gonna be camping until Tuesday. 
Do not think I've died, but don't be surprised if I do. I hear there are a lot of bears in the U.P. (for non-Michiganders that means Upper Peninsula). This is surprisingly my first time actually camping, like for real camping. So there should be some pictures, but don't expect me to look fabulous. Cause it's pretty darn rustic.
Have fun without me, darlings (:

a wee bit about my life

These are always fun to me. I love getting to know a blogger, therefore I like doing them myself. 

A. Age: 17
B. Bed size: Twin Bunkbed (bottom bunk)
C. Chore that you hate: Probably dishes (just cause I hate food, and food in water is even worse) or emptying the cat litter.
D. Dogs: Right now I have a collie named Sophie, but my favorite dog I've ever had was a Blue Healer named Girl (I know... soooo original)
E. Essential start to your day: Peeing.
F. Favourite color: Blue for sure.
G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 4'10"
I. Instruments you play: Piano, Guitar (sort of), and the Ukulele
J. Job title: Well I'm a student, but in the summer I work in retail at a jewelery store. So... a fancy version would be Pandora Consultant 

K. Kids: My Ford pickup might as well be my child, his name is Ugly Truck 3
L. Live: In the middle of absolutely nowhere in a little place called Bliss (I am NOT making this up)
N. Nicknames: Well, you gotta remember my first name is Hannah and my middle is Lauren, although I prefer being called Lauren. So there's the obvious "Hannah Banana" "Hannah Montana" and all other Hannah-y nicknames. Among the odd are Hai-Hai, one of my Uncles calls me Betty (don't ask me why), and my "brother" calls me Sista-Woman.
O. Overnight hospital stays: When I was a baby I was in the hospital often.
P. Pet peeve: When tourists can't drive and cut me off. Bikers (which is weird cause I bike a lot, but there are tons of bikers who come up from everywhere and they treat us country bumpkins like absolute crap. liiike peeing in our yard for instance. and calling the cops on a one legged one armed man who told them to get off his property.)
Q. Quote from a movie: "Marriage. Marriage is what brings us here today!"
R. Right or left handed: I write with my right hand, but do absolutely everything else with my left
S. Siblings: Scarlett and Rebekah, both are younger
T. Time you wake up: Eeks. It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually around 9.
U. Underwear: The cutest ones I can find. Life is much too short for boring underwear.
V. Vegetable you hate: Cauliflower
W. What makes you run late: The speed limit
X. X-Rays you've had: Teeth, Forearm, Growth plate in my foot, Stomach. Practically everything. I've had so many X-Rays it's crazy.
Y. Yummy food that you make: Brownies! Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheese Biscuits.
Z. Zoo animal: Giraffe. Obviously. But also Panda Bears. 

i whip my hair back and forth

So my hair doesn't look that much different, and you may even be wondering if it's grown at all... but I just measured and my pony tail is now 12 3/4 inches. So it's grown three quarters of an inch in around a month! Which is great because the average person's hair grows a quarter of an inch a month. So I'm super duper hair grower. 

a nameless post

 Cami & Plaid Shirt (JCPenney)+White Eyelet Skirt (Rue21)+Black Cropped Tights (Target)=Workie Workie

I don't have a picture, but guess what I bought today? A new Pandora bead. I'm pretty sure I should rename my blog to something like "The Diary of a Pandora Hoarder". It'd be real big. I can see it all now. Shiny bracelets, fancy beads. Mmm. But it's another murano, and it's totally the Gryffindor colors. And that is why I bought it. I'll for sure take a picture for ya'll. 

I worked today, and it was super duper boring. Hence the me playing in Pandora and ending up buying something. That's why my outfit is a bit disheveled, cause I took the picture at the end of the day. By the way, how do you like that pertty little zit on the side of my nose. It's a stupid reoccurring zit. I don't know how it happens, seeing as I wash my face at least twice a day. As soon as it's gone I rejoice and about a week later I hear a little voice go "I'm baaaaaaack". And then I scream. Not really, I just cry a little. Zits drive me crazy. I know, it's soooo teenager, but heck I figure I might as well get my crazy teenage angst out while I can. 

One more semi-important thing for you all. A question actually.

I suck at makeup, I'm getting a wee bit better about eyeliner, mascara, etc., but the whole foundation thing I just can't figure out. I feel like it looks like my face is painted on, and I don't even use that much! I just want to look a wee bit more natural, but still be able to cover up my little occasional zits. What would you all recommend? Right now I'm using Neutrogena liquid foundation.

rainbows, lollipops, and dresses.

 Scarlett's Dress (Walmart)+Teal Cardi (Target)+White Belt (Thrifted)=Summer Has Arrived

Ta-Da! 

I belted a freaking cardigan. 

I think I may have done it once before, with this cardigan but I belted it with a scarf. I liked it, sorta but I wasn't super comfortable in it. 
This on the other hand... heaven. This dress was just intended for me to belt it, it's actually Scarlett's (do you notice how I always steal her clothes? she hates it.) and she doesn't belt it when she wears it and completely pulls it off. Me, on the other hand, when I put it on without a belt it looked terrible. Like a shapeless bag or something, it probably has something to do with the lack of boobage on this chick.


So I know you probably hate those bloggers where they talk about the weather, but I don't care. If you mind that much skip this paragraph. Because HELLO!! it's 82 degrees today and it make me overjoyed with life. The sucky part is that I have to go to work soon... until 10. Day wasted in a store. Drats. 
The other sucky thing about it being so bright and sunny out is that the Eskimo that I have become isn't used to the sun and squints in all of her pictures. That's cool.


P.S. How about those pictures?
For once in my life I feel like I took decent pictures. Erm, hello? Do you see that detail shot. Yipps, I'm good. Not really. Just a lucky shot. 


Ok. One other thing before I check out with ya'll. Have you been to my sister's blog? She photographs the majority of my stuff and she's just plain amazing. If you haven't been over there... check her out and leave her pretty comments.
Just. Click. ----> This Link. 
Pretty please? 

summer nights, everybody are you with me?

HK Tank (Forever 21)+Olive Shorts (Thrifted)+Red AllStars=Summer Time

Guess what came in the lovely mail today? 
If you guessed "A bright red pair of Converse in a size 6" well... You got it, dude! I'm overjoyed! They're my birthday present, and tho they're a wee bit big (which is weird because I generally wear a 6, but I probably should have gotten a 5 or 5.5) I ADORE them. They're just what I've been wanting. What's funny is that they're the first pair of new tennis shoes that I've had to buy since 5th grade. Pathetic right? But oh so worth it. I'm already in love with them and I haven't even had them for 3 hours. I'm pretty sure this is going to be my summer uniform, which will probably get old for you all. But it's so comfy. I'm still loving the tank (not that I ever thought I'd fall out of love with it. it IS Hello Kitty) it's so comfy and perfect for summer, tho if I'm being honest it still doesn't feel like summer. It hasn't been past 60 for days. But lucky for you all, now that my hair is growing out I'm figuring out fun things to do with it. Remember when I wanted to know what this braid is called? Well I found out (it's called a waterfall braid) and I'm making my mother do it in my hair. I'm really having fun with this long hair stuff. But, yeah, anyways, my outfits this summer'll probably be pretty much just like this one except for work outfits. 

 I'm working now, which probably means good things for you all. I'll probably look more cute and I'll have tons more jewelry. That's the problem with working where I work, I want to have half the store. I've already have two new beads (spacers actually, so they're a wee bit cheaper) for my Pandora. But, HELLO!!, how could I resist? They look like Hello Kitty bows, which is a must for Lauren to own. 

Ok. Wow. Longest post ever?? Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner.
Oh! One more quick thing: 
I've been meaning to learn to play the guitar for, oh I don't know, around a year now. I've known one, lonely, single chord for around that same amount of time. But I've finally learned three more! I'm finding it to be super challenging, but I'm sort of happy about that in a strange sort of way. So that's why I have a guitar with me. In case you were wondering. 

thumbs up baby

Whoa. I've been meaning to do this for... oh I don't know over a week! Yes, I'm behind. But whatever, it's nearly summer and I don't have a schedule for my life anymore. Which I'm totally a fan of. 

Anywho, peoples, are you wondering why I have such a happy look on my face and giving ya'll a thumbs up?? Well it's because I've reached over a hundred posts!!

K, maybe that's not such a big deal for you. But for me, it totally is. Sometimes I'm a wee bit bad at sticking with things, especially if I don't see instant gratification. 

So let's pretend this is a party, I'll buy the red plastic cups. Because we all know that's when a real party begins, when you have red plastic cups.*

*Please do not think that I'm implying we should drink beer, I was thinking more along the lines of Mountain Dew. 

MMH #11

Lauren is back and running.

At least until my computer acts stupid again. But let's pray that doesn't happen. 

It's finally warming up some in Northern Michigan, which makes me extremely happy. I even got to go to the beach for a good hour and half yesterday. I would have stayed longer, but Rebekah hit her foot while digging with a spade and started bleeding all over the place, so I had to hop on my bicycle and head home. Luckily the child didn't need to go to the E.R. (that is the beauty of having a nurse for an Aunt). 

OK. Enough of the chit-chat. I've got a Monday Must Haves to get to. (even though its Tuesday... my bad)


I thought I'd do my Top 5 songs:


1. Honey Bee- Blake Shelton 
It's just so cute and summer-y.

2. Stand- Rascal Flatts
This has been one of my favorite songs for, oh I don't know, EVER!

3. Rondo- Mozart
I know. I have sort of weird taste in music. I just like everything

4. Liar- Fireflight 
Eeks. I just love it. Fireflight is just plain wonderful.

5. Anthem- Superchic(k) 
I've just recently gotten into Superchic(k)... I know I'm behind in the times. But they're just so good. 

I'm pretty sure I could post a trillion songs, and they would ALL be my favorites. 

M.I.A.

I'm sorry for being M.I.A.

My computer is a pile of stinky cow manure. 

Okay, anywho, I'm gonna do a "20 Things Roundup"

#1: I'm scared of chickens

#2: I hate talking on the phone

#3: I'm a shortie

#4: I'm obsessed with handwriting

#5: I'm a picky eater

#6: I love Vanilla Coke

#7: I have flat feet

#8: I have really poor vision

#9: I love Amanda Bynes

#10: I'm a Nerdfighter

#11: I find my voice annoying

#12: I wish I was more crazy with my hair

#13: I love baggy t-shirts

#14: I believe in the Loch Ness monster and other fairytales

#15: I want a nose piercing

#16: I love to swim

#17: Notebooks are my best friends

#18: I used to have a mullet

#19: I get easily frustrated

#20: I'm just simply me. I have one personality for everyone I meet, and I'm just... me. It's my favorite part about myself. Like take for example, no matter how many people are around, if I have to pee I will randomly say "I gotta pee." to everyone around me. It's just something I say. It's weird. But... it's ME. 

Ok. I know this is getting to be a crazy long post buuut I just want to say I've had one awesome birthday and I got some super cute things at the nearest mall (meaning I had to drive well over two hours to get there... ahh country life) which you will be seeing in the next couple of days cause I know you've all missed my precious face. Kidding, kidding... kinda. But for realz, this birthday has been so awesome. Last night (or this morning I guess) I went to the midnight showing of The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with my bestest friends in the world- Scarlett, Tanner, Hunter, Casie and Brad. And it was a blast. It was sooo good but so different from the others. But I'm a huge Pirates fan. Ok. Now that I've bored you all, you may go about your business. 

20 THINGS- THING 18

When I was little I had a mullet. 

It's actually an amusing story.

The story starts a couple weeks before the event when my Mother got a haircut. Seeing my Mom get one, I decided I wanted a haircut. But she said no. 

Fast forward a couple weeks. My Mom had errands to run or something and left Scarlett and I with our Daddy. Well, Scar and him decided to take a nap, and I saw the perfect opportunity to get a haircut. I ended up cutting big chunks out of my hair. When my Mom got home she totally freaked out on me, but I told her it didn't matter and that my hair would grow back. Then she told me I couldn't have braids in my hair anymore... and I started bawling. The only way the hair-lady-person could make it look decent-ish was to give me a mullet... if you can call that decent. 

i went swimmin' in the biggun

I did it. 
I went swimming.
It was cold, 50 degrees!!, but I did it! 
Probably the coolest part of all was as Rebekah and I were running up to my car to go out for ice cream (are we crazy or are we crazy??!!??) we saw a Morel Mushroom!! Which is awesome because nobodies been finding them this year. Woot, woot!

20 THINGS- THING 17

I love notebooks. 

I have multiple notebooks for different things. I have my poetry/lyrics notebook. Then my journal notebook. And also the one you see here is my random notebook. There's a bunch of quotes, including my new one "Where our music is welcome we play it loud. Where it is challenge we play louder." I also write down random dates and things I want to remember for forever. Notebooks and pens are my favorite. 

20 THINGS- THING 16

I love to swim. 

I like about a mile from Lake Michigan, Sturgeon Bay to be exact, and I swear that there is no better place to swim in the world. It's cold, though. Which is my only mini complaint. But it's a veeeery mini complaint. The water is soo blue (it could almost be the water in Carlisle Bay... ha. that was one of my lines, and it popped into my head) and clear. Its beautiful. Every May I make sure to go in earlier than the year before, even if it's freezing. Which means I gotta go in by tomorrow. Eek. 

MMH #10

Whoa! We're at Monday Must Haves number 10. 

I'm gonna cut the rambling and get to the good stuff!

1. Babies. 

'Nuff said.

2. Vintage. 

I've decided that my favorite time period (clothing-wise that is) is the 1940's. I wish I could have everything 1940's. EVERYTHING.

3. Hello Kitty Chain Saw

If you haven't noticed... I'm a country girl, and do my fair share of woodcutting. I think I need this. 

4. Tree In Room

I want a freaking tree in my kitchen. This whole room is pretty. 

5. Vintage Bathing Suit

If I were ever to wear a bikini (other than when I'm pregnant, because how cute is a pregnant lady in a bikini??) it'd be a vintage one. How cute are they?? 

{via modcloth}

20 THINGS- THING 15

Tho I'm seen as a "preppy" girl, I want a nose piercing. 

Never a ring, but a little, cute, pretty stud. I know some people are definitely not fans of piercings other than ears, but I figure if you can rock it... Do it. Many facial piercings (is that what they're even called??" I feel would look just stupid on me. Like Monroes are cute, but I couldn't pull them off. But I feel like I could do a nose stud, and I think if they're done right they can really add some prettiness. 

Ahh, I can't decide whether I should or not. But I shall decide soon.

P.S. The past two days I've worn these two super duper cute outfits, but as I've been having to leave earlyish for work I could photograph them. I'll put them back on and make Scarlett take some pictures for you all (:

image via weheartit.com