sexiest woman: My "Normal" Face

I called and talked to my mom a couple days ago and she mentioned how friends & family back at home would tell her how much they enjoyed my blog.

I was all stoked about the feedback I was gettin' and was rambling on about how rad that was.

That's when my mom swiftly followed with:

"If you don't start smiling, I'm gonna stop following your blog."

Wait, what?

Mom: "You do that smirk thing that makes your face look all weird, cut it out. Smile like you normally do cause then your face will look like it normally does."

Ummm. Thanks?!

Mom: "You only have braces on for another couple months, so start smiling RIGHT."

Here's a shout out to you MOM.

Here is a picture of me smiling "normal".

Which also is my "normal face".

My mom is just as sassy as I am.

Just glad she tells it how it is.

That's what moms are supposed to do! Right?!

If anyone is gonna tell you your face is weird, it oughta be your madre.

Sweater: Loft. Dress: Made By Moi. Boots: Magic Step. Socks: Smart Wool. Belt, Earrings: Forever 21.

On another note, I totes made this dress.

I've had this skirt fabric for AGES and randomly decided to take over the kitchen table with my crafting goodies Sunday night and whip up a dress out of the dang pile of fabric.

Welp. It was definitely a good 'practice dress'.

The seams on the sides are totally all askew, so I guess it's a good thing I bought blindingly busy fabric to hide it!

I'm still proud of the lil ole thing.

I followed the tutorial found on ElleApparel, which gives a picture step by step how-to.

And even though I have had a sewing machine for years I still didn't know what the heck a 'basting stitch' was and had to youtube it. Anddd I still botched it. At least I'll know for next time!

I'm thinking a polka dot skirt this next go around... :)

Speaking of fun fabrics, who is excited for all the spring colorfulness that is already comin' out in stores?!

I grabbed a pair of red jeans & a pair of white jeans at American Eagle, and am TOTALLY eyeing the hot pink ones. Especially after yesterdays Kendi Everyday post. I have to have em!