DIY Ideas

I am a recent fan of the cape. I really like this DIY because I would never have thought of making my own. It seemed like it would be too complicated.

These CD ornaments would be a perfect gift for a family member!

I love Katherine's cute foxy nail DIY! 

These coffee cozies look so cute and simple! I really want to try this.

Dress your home up for the holidays with this adorable felt mistletoe DIY!

Xo Chloe.

Shop Handmade for the Holidays (For Her)

Hey everybody! Christmas is rapidly approaching, and I still have gifts to buy. I love to support the handmade community as much as possible. Here are three lovely handmade goods that would be perfect for a crafty lady, all together less than $50!

Knit Beret- $26, Bottled Zinnia Necklace- $15, Mouse Tea Print- $8

Happy Shopping!

Xo Chloe.

Outfit: Summery Winter

Most of my fall/winter wardrobe is my summer wardrobe with tights, boots, and a sweater added. Although, I did buy a winter dress (!!) from a thrift a while back. Maybe it is about time to break that out.

Even though this was an accidental eyes shut photo, I sort of like it.

Scarf- Ragstock

Sweater/Boots/Dress- Thrifted

Bag/Socks- Target

Tights- Jo Boxer

I really cannot stress enough how much I adore this bag my sister let me borrow. It fits everything! I am highly considering hunting down other colors.

Xo Chloe.

Stuff I Luff #44

This cute little card series would brighten anyone's day.

This shop is full of art print puns. I think The Kiss is my favorite.

I love the shape and print of this dress. It looks like it would be super flattering.

This shop if full of awesome stuff. I especially love these heart container earrings.

Eeep! These man and woman tea towels are too cute! I love their round little cheeks!

Xo Chloe.

Blog Crush: Of Corgis and Cocktails

I visit Katherine's blog every single day. Her photos are all so pleasing to the eye, and I am always interested in what she has to say. I find myself skimming a lot of other blogs, but not hers! Also, I think our styles are very similar so I look to her for outfit and hair inspiration.

A few of my favorite posts:                                                 

-DIY Fox Nails

-Chex Mix Recipe

-Outfit Post

-Teemo's Story

Xo Chloe.

Sponsor Call for December!

Hi! There are plenty of ads left for December! It's the giving season, surprise someone with an ad space! I think that would be super cool actually, to surprise a random blogger with an ad space. Perhaps this is an idea I will run with.

Current Stats (as of 11/25/2012)

GFC Followers- 554

Bloglovin Followers- 179

Twitter Followers- 187

If you are interested in sponsoring LE in December, head on over to my sponsor page and fill out the ad that suits you best. If you are interested in swapping ads, email me with a link to your site and the size you would need from me.

Xo Chloe.

Outfit: Hello, My Name is Chilly

It was so cold out this day! Sometimes I really wish I had a nice indoor location to take photos. Once we get an apartment, things will change. For now, I will brace the chilly weather with hats and hot Starbucks.

I read somewhere online that if you save a photo as a PNG file, the quality will be better when you shrink it down. So that's what I did this time. Do you see any difference?

My hair is getting ridiculous! The mullet is starting to show! I am so proud of myself for not chopping it all off yet.

Shirt- Borrowed from sis (Forever 21)

Cardigan, Bag- Target

Skirt- Christmas gift

Wooden brooch- c/o Bottle of Clouds

Tights- Joe Boxer

Oxfords- Ebay

I actually borrowed this bag from my sister as well as the shirt. We like to trade wardrobes from time to time. Anyways, this bag rules! I can fit everything I need in it! I will definitely do a "What's in my bag" post soon!

Xo Chloe.

Black Friday for the Claustrophobic

Happy Friday everybody! The difference between this Friday and every other Friday, is people go insane for silly deals and trample each other. Dominick and I just got to his house from an exciting mall trip. Bad idea. So I have decided to share with you guys some cool online deals from my favorite shops!

 

Use the code "HAPPYFRIDAY" and get 25% off, and buy one print get the second free at Lauryn Green!

Use the code "THANKS" and get 30% off all products at Oasap! I would pick this comfy oversized sweatshirt.

Use the code "Bunny_Black_Friday to get 30% off at Le Bunny Bleu! These bunny flats are so cute!

Use the code "MASHEDPOTATOES" for 20% off at Susanna Bean!

Use the code "BLACKFRIDAY" and get 20% off your order at Modern Girl Blitz! I'm sure you guys already know how much I love this Ghost World print.

Finally, get 30% off any ad space on Lazy Explorers with the code "STAYHOME" this will go on all weekend!

Xo Chloe.

DIY Ideas

Wreaths are so lovely around Christmastime. This simple rosemary wreath DIY will put you in the holiday spirit.

This block print DIY is so cool. It is sort of like a huge stamp.

I love tea towels! This DIY seems super simple, and cute!

Cork planter magnets! What a cool idea!

This wool phone case DIY would be the perfect gift for a friend! There are so many nice wool fabrics to choose from at Jo Ann Fabrics, you can make one to suit your friend's style.

Xo Chloe.

Stuff I Luff #43

I love this Knitted Dove dress from Modcloth! I can never pass up a peter pan collar, especially  pretty lace one.

This is my new favorite style of hat. I used to never like the pom pom on top, but now I adore it. This neapolitan colored one is so adorable.

This locket is so pretty. Megan is such a sweet lady, and her creations are all lovely.

This whole shop is filled with cool nerdy stuff. I love embroidery and I love Zelda, so this brooch is perfection in my eyes.

EEP! These planters make your air plants look like jellyfish! I am in love.

Xo Chloe.

Outfit: Wooden Bowtie

I love this little wooden bow tie so much! I can't wait to wear it a bunch of different ways! I chose to wear it on my belt, to kind of replicate those bow belts I have seen. You can see how Dominick wore it here.

I am in love with this dress, even though it is a tad too big. I bought a size medium, but the deep V neckline is what makes it sort of awkward to wear. I just need better undershirts.

Sweater- Old Navy

Dress- Modcloth 

Belt- Thrifted

Wooden bow tie- Havok Designs

Tights- Jo Boxer

Shoes- Ebay

It seems that my hair is growing overnight! I just bought a nice winter hat to hide it away in. I am so glad I decided to grow it out during the winter.

Xo Chloe.