love is all I have to give

february is the month of loooove. at least, that's what they tell me. in Newfoundland it's kind of the month of sporadic weather patterns and snow storms. but also looooove!

Valentine's day is coming up fast, and while I don't think it really counts as a "holiday," it's nice to have something break up the post-Christmas pre-summer death lull. I plan on dressing entirely in pink and red and doing the traditional cheesy Valentine's day things- watching romantic comedies, going out to dinner, eating only heart-shaped goodies. maybe buy Brandon some roses. he deserves them.

I made a little list of Valentine-themed items I'd be happy to have on this holiday. maybe it can serve as ideas for gifts to get your special lady, or just inspiration for what to wear on the day of looove!

1. you don't have to wear your heart on your sleeve; you can leave it right where it is and this awesome cardigan will show it off for you! //Modcloth.

2. ombre tights are the bomb-diggity. //X Silk.

3. Kei Jewellery has the most incredible necklaces that make the perfect dainty accessory for a pink-and-red vday. //Kei Jewellery.

4. nothing beats a red dress for Valentine's day. //Modcloth.

5. if you don't want to go overboard with the holiday theme, red accessories stand out against any outfit. and a red bag is always classic. //Modcloth.

6. the perfect tea set for two; it says "we ♥ each other." //Modcloth.

7. lilac is a refreshing Valentine colour and is wonderfully sweet on this handy-dandy camera bag! //Jo Totes.

8. no one says I love you like the Doctor; "I love you with both my hearts." //Somebody Loved.

9. heart shaped and ultra-feminine- you can wear black and still be festive in this beauty. 

//Urban Outfitters.

10. there's nothing more Valentine's day than hearts and jewellery. //Amarilo.

11. funny valentines are the best; "hey bitch, totes love you." //The Hipster Housewife.

12. anatomical hearts are edgier than the traditional shape. //Moon Raven Designs.

13. you still have to deal with the february weather. red quilted rain boots are fun and functional. //Modcloth.

14. there are all kinds of love. for example, that sort between a girl and her cheeseburger. //Modcloth.

grow up + blow away

.♥.
one of us is gonna be here 
and one of us is gonna be running

off alone into the great unknown.

you're not me, you're a model of freedom

all you need are your kicks when you need 'em

come and go, caught that slow alright.

with the one hand off the side

we get farther away in the blink of an eye

and it's the time we waste

swallowed into space

it's the time it takes

to blow away

hey you, yeah you gotta be leaving

say what you want, what you say

say anything

no one knows just how deep it goes.

we are old in your teenage tyranny

and all you need is a hunger to feed

I've got my own secrets though, say what?

with a heart full of mess and lore

we are doomed but we wanted more

it's the ride we take

the many winged escape

it's the bough we break

to blow away...

and we blow away


.♥.

I have to admit I loved dragging a bunch of helium-filled balloons around all afternoon. even when they kept hitting Brando in the face and blowing into the paths of strangers walking past. I felt whimsical and joyful, like a cartoon princess. now I remember why kids love balloons so much! 

balloons are just such intrinsically happy things. they're kind of old-timey and even a little magical, the way they float and bounce and always look so pretty in bunches. balloons remind me of sweetness and simplicity. even when they blow away, and it seems kind of sad, there's something sort of free and lovely about it. 

or maybe I'm just a little too into my balloons. hmm...

dress- dorothy perkins // navy tights- jo fresh // shoes- topshop // earrings- Christmas gift

this was kind of a recreation of my Valentine's day outfit. I loved the retro look of the dress so much that I thought it deserved it's own special photo shoot, with props and all. we had so much fun with these pictures. 

and, um, yes, that is a graveyard behind me. but it's not as weird as it seems; people here kind of treat pretty graveyards like little parks. there are benches and cobblestone paths and people eat lunch in here when it's sunny. I think it's kinda weird, but it is one of the prettiest places in the city centre. 

and I didn't step on any graves, I promise. 

although that would be really cool for a zombie photo shoot. maybe for next halloween... 

playing: blow away- a fine frenzy

love is all you need

hey, guys...

I like Valentine's Day. I think it's silly when people are completely nuts about it, but it's equally silly for people to hate it. yes, it's commercialized, but what isn't these days? above all it's a day to celebrate love, and not just the romantic, mushy-gushy, diamond-earrings-buying kind. 

you should definitely appreciate and cherish the people you love every day. Valentine's Day is just and excuse to go all out. 

...or to order pizza and eat it on the floor surrounded by red paper hearts. that works too. 

♥

know where V-Day really comes from? I didn't either. here, learn something.

*images 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, & 12 via Pinterest

"happy v-day" graphic via google