We went to see Wes Anderson’s new movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, last night, and it was delightful, as always and expected! I had already been planning an outfit inspired by the Lobby Boy from the stills I’d seen on google, and I made my hat an hour before shooting these photos!

I didn’t own much purple clothing aside from a ruffly hippie dress, so I scoured Etsy for some vintage. My jumper/overalls dress wasn’t quite vintage (the brand is Arizona!), but it definitely looked like something I would continue to wear all the time. It’s so comfy!

The shirt and lady-tie are from ASOS from maybe a year or two ago. I keep forgetting to wear it, but I feel super dapper in it! I crocheted the hat and embroidered the lettering. A sour cream container is providing the structure underneath. I really love crocheted head pieces because I can just stab through the crochet stitches with bobby pins to secure hats like this to my head. I kind of was into wearing this hat. I need to think of a version I can wear on a more everyday basis!

So if you are in the mood for a movie with a murder mystery, impeccable styling & sets, and tons of quirky characters, go see The Grand Budapest Hotel this weekend!

Sometimes people ask how they can participate in my group giveaways. My next one launches on March 15th, and indie businesses who sponsor my blog and purchase either the large ad or a medium ad are invited to participate in the giveaway for that month.

At first I didn’t know if people would enjoy the giveaways, but my sponsors tell me they get a lot of new followers on their social media, and my blog readers always mention how fun the giveaways are and how they are introduced to new brands. So let’s keep it going! You can check out all the sponsor info and purchase ads here via PassionFruitAds.

It would be fun for all of to see new faces! 🙂 I have even met a new collaboration partner through my blog sponsors, and I will be shooting those photos tomorrow and telling you guys about our suuuuuper cute and delicious collab very very soon!

This coming Saturday, March 15, is San Francisco’s 8th Annual Chocolate Salon at Fort Mason, featuring 55,000 square feet of chocolate, wine, and confections! From 10am (wow, early for chocolate!) to 6pm.

They asked if I might want to display a few chocolate-themed crocheted treats in their chocolate art area, and I said of course! So I’ll be there early on Saturday, setting up my little display. Come check out all the chocolatey goodness! You can buy tickets in advance here. I believe it’s $20 advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for children.

I’ve never been to this before, so I’m kinda curious to see what it’s all about!

I finally added my new frosted animal cookie pins to my Etsy shop! You choose from lions, camels, elephants, and rhinos, and you can also choose if you’d like them to be pins, hair clips, or just plain!

Tell me what your favorites are!

Seriously, my 20th high school reunion would be this year! Jeez! Anyway! This weekend, Tiffany threw a New Wave party, and Manda and I went as all out as we possibly could with some last-minute planning and prep. We did a lot of internet research on what New Wave/New Romantic fashion was supposed to look like, but I ended up feeling more like a drunk attendee at an 80s wedding.

The most cool part was that we bought bubble wrap at Walgreens, and Manda fashioned me the most awesome bubble wrap bolero in 20 minutes! And might I add: IT WAS VERY WARM. I started sweating profusely at the party, because I was basically a WALKING GREENHOUSE. I was like, “Throw some beans in me!”

Before going home, we ducked into El Rio really quickly to use the photobooth. Note to all: do not go to bars while wearing bubble wrap, because all the drunk people will want to touch you. But if you are into that, then wear ALL THE BUBBLE WRAP!!

Dress: I’m Your Present, Shoes: Irregular Choice, Studded Fingerless Mitts: AmmeB, Sunglasses: eBay, Necklace: that really blingy girlie cheap jewelry store in the Haight