flower in the sun

hat: gift, jacket: mom's, necklace: etsy, top: goodwill, skort: vintage, tights: vintage, shoes: gift

I'm starting to accept Texas winter weather. It's not hot, but it's not cold- so it is perfect! I've been taking advantage of the weather by wearing all of my favorite tights as much as possible. These flower ones are BY FAR my favorite tights ever!! I got them at PamelaMurphyVintage's Etsy shop, and she has a lot of other really fantastic vintage pieces, too. Today I went to the mall and it was a painful experience, because I wanted to buy everything in Forever21, Urban Outfitters, and Victoria Secret's PINK store (yes I love that store leave me alone). I've accepted my fate, but when I get a job there will be no holding back. In other news I've finished all of the episodes of Twin Peaks. It's a sad day, but the last episode is driving me crazy!!! Now I'm going to catch up on Portlandia and continue watching Arrested Development. Tell me, what are some great shows I'm missing out on?

Love,
Tessa

heroic weather conditions

bow: ?? dress: buffalo exchange, sweater: forever21, bracelets: thrifted, tights: ???, shoes: forever21

 

Bach, Tchaikovsky, Chopin busts: garage sale, journal pages, 1950's grocery store, Rushmore, Archie comic, 1950's valentine card, unknown, carnaby street shop c. 1960's, at replay on 19th, my great grandmother, the best room in the world, my reaction to the best room in the world by Ben Giles, Lana Del Rey for Prada, Wes Anderson film palette, Francoise Hardy (1, 2), unknown, journal page

Lately I've been getting into all dark clothing pieces with a splash of color or vice versa. I really love pastel blue or pink with a hint of bright red. It's just a nice contrast, am I right? Unfortunately it's still not cold in Texas, but it's nice. In honor of the fact that it never snows in Texas where I decided to write a song (x). Did you know that the Moonrise Kingdom soundtrack is really fantastic? Well know you do. Below is a hodge-podge of Alexandre Desplat (composer who does the Heroic Weather- Conditions pieces) and other songs I felt fit in. Enjoy! 

Love,
Tessa

ride the ferris wheel with me

 

hat: ???, top: vintage, dress: vintage, belt: vintage, socks: kohls 

In history class today we talked about the Columbian Exposition of 1893 (World's Fair- which is what my outfit was inspired by), and I nearly died. It looked like it was so much fun (except for the murders of course)! Some of my favorite people (Mark Twain, Nikola Tesla, etc.) from history were there, too, so that makes it even better. For the first time the world saw Cracker Jack snacks, shredded wheat cereal, AND THE FERRIS WHEEL (which they never really tested until the fair started). Another great thing about this fair is that women started getting a little bit more recognition. They had their own building (appropriately called The Woman's Building), and women started doing stage shows, and being a part of the attraction. Go girls! Alright, my mini history lesson is over, so have fun (maybe even weep) at looking at the beautiful pictures below.

opium den concession

Love, 

Tessa

the owls are not what they seem

sweater: vintage, pin: bat bridge in austin, tx, top: vintage, skirt: vintage, tights: ???, shoes: forever21

This is going to be a quick post, because I have so much stuff to do! I've been starting to fill out scholarships and looking at college because the faster I get out of high school the better. I wanted to share this outfit with you lovely people, because I based it off of the marvelous Lucy Moran (Twin Peaks). By the way, I look tired in the pictures above, because I am tired. Good news!! I got a part in the UIL One Act (competition) play at my school!!!! I play Lady Bellaston who tries to get with Tom Jones, but Tom rejects her so she says he ravishes her and demands he is hung- I cannot wait!! I just sussed up this playlist that has ~twin peaks vibes~ so enjoy.

Yours Truly, 

Tessa

may the giant be with you from themadmod on 8tracks Radio.

rumor has it - adele (dr. jacoby) 

light my fire - the doors ("fire walk with me" bob & mike)

  trouble - cat stevens (laura palmer)

 evil woman - e.l.o. (blackie) 

who's gonna save my soul? - gnarls barkley (catherine) 

fever - the cramps (audrey horne)

  rockin' in rhythm - duke ellington and his orchestra (leland palmer) 

tell it like is it - aaron neville (albert rosenfield) 

one more cup of coffee - the white stripes (dale cooper)