A Day At Nasa

A Day At Nasa

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Dress: Vintage (Thrifted)

Shoes: Rackroom Shoes

Bag: Vintage Coach

Earrings: Vintage

**Pictures by my Brother**

I've never been the most scientific person in my family. While my brother could recite everything about the solar system, black holes, space travel, etc. I am more apt to just watch space shows with a thriving interest and curiosity. Interstellar, The Martian, Apollo 13, and Hidden Figures (which features my favorite Astronaut) are movies that interest me because they are filled with adventure, suspense, space travel, and loads of scientific language that I don't understand (but greatly appreciate). With that being said, as I have shared on the blog before, Astronaut Wives Club is one of my favorite TV shows because it centers around the start of the NASA space program and follows the first astronauts and their wives as they are part of the Mercury pivotal Mercury 7 program.

It is because of my great interest in the history of the NASA space program that I was so excited to take a field trip to Space Center Houston with my brother and parents. Both my parents are science teachers and my brother has always wanted to be an astronaut so taking a trip to NASA with them was such a fun day (even if we got rained on). I am pretty sure I was only about 11 the last time I visited Space Center Houston so going back as an adult who knows more and appreciates history was such a treat. It was so cool walking around, looking at displays, and recognizing the names of the first astronauts in Mercury 7 and even a more current astronaut whose book I read for one of my college classes.

If you are not familiar with Space Center Houston, it is the visitor center of the National Aeronautics ans Space Administration's (NASA) center for human space activities. However, while the space center itself is more of a museum with exhibits and artifacts, you are also able to take a tour of the entire NASA headquarters located on site, including the original Mission Control Center and the astronaut training center.

With my undying love for the TV show Astronaut Wives club and the styles of the late 60's it was a no brainer that I chose to take cues from the stylish wives of past astronauts in choosing my ensemble for the day! Looking back on what the original astronaut wives wore, I settles on this blue vintage shirtwaist dress, a simple brown purse, close toed sandals, and an old pair of vintage clip on earrings.

I have always said that clothes have the power to transport you to a different place or era, and on this particular day that phrase was so accurate. I felt like I truly had stepped back in time and into the midst of the Mercury 7 program and I couldn't have been happier reliving pivotal points in our nations history and the science of space travel :)

P.S. these pictures were taken after I had been rained on three times!

Have you ever been to NASA?
Are you a fan of space shows?

-Madison

Poolside

Poolside

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Suit: Thrifted

Sunglasses: Five Below

Bandanna: Hobby Lobby

**Pictures by my Mom**

***Shoutout to my neighbors for letting us use their pool & for having the cutest dog***

Would you believe that my first time to actually go swimming in a pool this summer was when I took these pictures (which was last week)?!?!?! I am totally serious! As much as I love swimming, going to the pool, and wearing one of my favorite suits I hardly ever get to actually do that. 

Despite that fact however, my love for classic and retro styles continues to carry over into my poolside style every season. This suit especially brings out all of the retro vibes because it reminds me of old 1950's Cocacola adds and I can never pass up a good polka dot print:)

-Madison

The Smell of Old Books

The Smell of Old Books

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Blouse: Thrifted (Express)

Sweater: Thrifted (Merona)

Skirt: c/o StyleWe

Shoes: Target (old) 

Broach: Vintage

(Photos by Kenny @blindvisualsmedia)

Have you ever walked into an old library or book store and been greeted by the aroma of books? I remember a friend once telling me that she loved the smell of books and would open them up to inhale their aroma before buying one. I don't think I am that obsessed with the smell of books, but I will admit that they have an aura about them that is all their own......one that smells of history and aged wisdom.  

Books are such precious things because they bind stories together, teach us of the past, take us on adventure, introduce us to new people, and teach us lessons we might never learn in real life. I might not be as much of a book worm as I would like to be, but I do appreciate books a GREAT deal and always make it a mission of mine to find the oldest book wherever I am (I even own a few hundred year old books). It just so happens that our library at college houses a number of old books, and they always seem like such treasures when I run my fingers over their spines and open their covers to find their publish date. I've never once gone to the library to study, but I have gone there to wander through the vast array of isles and read the many titles that sit amongst the shelves. 

A couple of weeks ago I was finally able to make my dreams of taking pictures in a library come true when I met up with a fellow RA & photographer to snap a few pictures amongst the books. I thought that a library was the perfect setting to wear this Scottish plaid skirt from StyleWe that I absolutely LOVE! I actually call this ensemble my teacher look (I wore it the first day of Methods this semester) because it combines a scholarly plaid with a classic button up and navy cardigan.....tell me that's not a teacher look! But a teacher also fits perfectly into a library:) 

This skirt is literally the most AMAZING skirt I have ever owned because it's quality is incredible and its cut is impeccable. If there were a skirt that fit me like a gem and that was so perfectly made for me, this would be it! While I usually wear this skirt in the winter and fall I decided it needed one last hurrah before the warmer months, and so it took a visit to the library. 

Do you like the smell of old books?

Are you a library person?

-Madison

Beauty//Retro Cat Eyes + Red Lips

Beauty//Retro Cat Eyes + Red Lips

Monday, January 16, 2017

Hello lovelies! I finally got around to filming another video for my YouTube Channel (I am hoping to film more this year for you all)!

 In this video I go through all of my favorite products and tricks for achieving the perfect retro cat eye with a classic red lip. While I love cat eyes and red lips for many of my makeup looks, this particular look features a natural smoky eye for a little bit more of a dramatic pop. 

Hope you enjoy!

Products Used:

Primer: Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer Lift & Firm

Foundation: COVERGIRL tru blend i1

Powder Foundation: Clinique 08 Transparency Neutral

Bronzer: e.l.f Sunkissed Glow

Highlighter: e.l.f. Bakes Highlighter & Bronzer "Bronzed Glow"

Eye Shadow: e.l.f. Everyday Smoky palette in "Smoky"

Mascarra: Katy Perry COVERGIRL Katy Kat Eye in Black

Eye Liner: e.l.f. Liquid Eye Liner

Lipstick: e.l.f. Matte Lipstick in "Rich Red"

Do you like cat eyes?

Are you a classic red lip fan?

Did you find this tutorial helpful?

-Madison

Trip To The Cinema

Trip To The Cinema

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Skirt: Thrifted

Sweater Set: Thrifted

Shoes: Sperry's

Socks: Forever 21

Scarf: Vintage

Sunglasses: Eyefolds

I made it!!! The fall semester is over and I am heading home for Christmas break today...HURRAY!!! This semester seems to have flown by even though it seems like I have been gone from home forever :) It's CRAZY to think that next semester I will be a senior in college.....a senior! I still can't believe that I only have two more semesters of college left, but just thinking about that seems a bit crazy still. 

However, I can't wait to get home for Christmas break and enjoy the festivities of the season and spend much needed time with my family. I am planning on doing lots of baking, helping to throw an ugly Christmas sweater party with one of my best friends, and attending all of our fabulous family Christmases. All in all I just can't wait to be back home around familiar places and faces. 

The pictures for today's post were taking a month ago when it was much warmer in Texas and felt like summer rather than fall. Somehow we usually skip right over fall and dive head first into winter. However, after discovering this old theater downtown this semester I had been waiting to take pictures there one day. I love how the old theater gives a perfect retro backdrop and decided to pair a neck scarf with this forest green sweater set, a button front skirt, and loafers. The whole look was perfect for the theater and reminisce of a trip to the cinema in the 1950's! I especially LOVE the John Wayne "Paradise Canyon" movie poster mural, it definitely reminds me of my Grandfather who is a huge fan of classic westerns. 

I know that I will definitely be visiting this theater more next semester for photos, but for now it is time to top in my car and head home for Christmas break!! Cut the Christmas music and coffee for the car ride home:)

Are you on winter break yet?

What are some things you have planned for the break?

-Madison