diamonds and rewinding era

I am sure you are all getting sick of my blog posts with just outfits. So i decided to talk about a girl's best friend..diamonds!



Diamonds were first worn by a french woman in 1430. She founded the fashion of wearing them. Agnes Sorel was the name of the Frenchwoman. Diamond is the hardest substance known to man. Also, a diamond's 'fire' or glow is a result of the way the substance reflects light within itself off of its many surfaces. The light is in turn reflected back to the eye creating a glow.
I'm a huge history buff. I love history, and reading about it. Usually I stick to things like wars, the women's movement but i thought fashion would be a bit more fun. Who doesn't like a nice diamond? Honestly, I am kind of a pearl girl ;]. Whats your favorite stone or piece of jewelry? I love earrings! :]




i sometimes swear i was meant for a different era. as i was wearing todays dress i felt like i was on a trip back to the 60s. i loved it though. it was sooooo hot today. hence why my hair is up again.







dress- made by me!
shoes- gift from my dad
earrings- forever 21 3.80
headband- forever 21 1.50

love love love,
jasmine

p.s. i'll have a REAL post tomorrow.

and i am obsessed with these silly bandz i have like 5 on my wrist.

oh peter pan fly into my window

i love peter pan! this reason i am bringing this up is because i am blogging at my sisters right now and we are watching it. Its such a cute movie and its bargain of the day. It seems to be that I am hitting up a bunch of bargains. I got the cute shoes I am wearing in todays outfit for only $5.00. Plus, i bought the movie for 3.99 along with Vicky Christina Barcelona for 5.99. I do love sales.



Sorry for the one out of focus picture. The weather was disgusting so i kept fidgeting. Also for some reason the camera wouldn't stay in focus. So i got one half decent one and a great shoe photo.


Dress- Wet seal, $6.99
Crochet coat thing- Wet Seal
Earrings- Charlotte Russe, $4.00
Shoes- Not sure of brand but purchaed at rugged wearhouse for $5.00
Socks- Bestsey Johnson, $1.00

Also I was inspired by Miss Cara
to create my own award to give out to all my lovelies.You all are the sweetest ♥. Thank you for being such great friends!

(you all knew i had to stick with my whole cupcake theme ;]) The following win the Cute as a cupcake award You get this because you have great fashion sense, or you are sweet or just have an awesome blog!

Cara
Michelle
Melanie
Danielle
Samantha
Carol
Iva
Miss Anonymous
Christine

love love love,
jasmine iris.

dress day 2

oh my goodness i spent so much money today! after work i ended up going to the mall with my close friend kate, my sister and my boy. i bought the most lovely peach colored,strapless, sweetheart neckline dress. i loveee it! i also got a super cute floral romper and a black/grey tube scarf. Okay enough about my shopping. Sorry shopping is my ultimate happiness.

isn't it lovely?


This would be my dress for day 2. I went with a more simple look today. I like how this dress fits and i love the floral! Also, my earrings were the best part though. They are stunning.





Dress- Forever 21, $13.50
Shoes- Charlotte Russe $6.49
Sweater- Forever 21, $7.99
Earrings- Charlotte Russe $4.00
I'm a sucker for costume jewelry ;]

I want to touch base on a few things I'd like to talk about. So there is this wonderful, amazing band i love! I think some of you may appreciate them as well. They are called Au Revoir Simone. They are lovely. All girl band, who play keyboards with catchy beats and lyrics. Check them out! My favorite song is Sad Song . They are definitely a great band to look into!


So I want to have another giveaway. Like a beauty giveaway with some of my favorite products or something. But to do this I need more followers. So spread the word and I'll appreciate it dolls!

Last but not least. My friend Heather's husband just passed away yesterday. He was in Afghanistan and died serving our country. She is only 19 and they haven't been married even a year yet. Will you all just give her a quick prayer? Or maybe send loving thoughts her way. thank you!

xo&cupcakes,
jasmine

Day 1 of Dress Week

So over atUnravelled Threads she is having a dress week challenge. Wear a dress everyday for a week! I love dresses so i though this was an awesome idea. Today would be dress day number one! You all should check it out and participate. It'd be fun to see everyones dress looks

I have this awesome but kind of boring body con dress. I always try to layer other dresses, tops or sweaters over it. Today was a bit gross and rainy in Wilmington so this is how this outfit came about. I love love floral, i love heels, i love bright colors, i love trench coats, and i love my bf glasses. Yup so i love this outfit! I feel awesome rocking this dress. So this post might be a little picture heavy. also, don't mind the silly faces my bf kept making me laugh.

i also totally felt like a teacher or professional something. or maybe an accountant.
(ilovethistrench!!)



my sleeves kept fluttering up cause of the nice breeze.


Trench, Given to me by my mom
Heels, gift from my dad
Grey Dress, Target 14.99
Floral Mini Dress/Tunic, Rue 21 2.00
Bow Belt, Rue 21 2.00
Earrings, Charlotte Russe 4.00
Purse, Kathy Von Zeeland on sale for 27.49!
Glasses, stolen from my bf. Yes they are real eye glasses..my eyes dont like my contacts today :'[

I adore adore adore this outfit. I might have to wear it to work next week! Also on a happy note i am 21 in nine and a half days! :] I am also feeling some kind of wardrobe contest soonish? I've been inspired! More details next post.


xo,cupcakes, & love,
jasmine

living in the 70s

still no proper internet..fingers crossed this will be fixed soon! today i have decided to answer a few questions about myself. so everyone can get to know me a bit better! i encourage us all to do this!

Also, on a really random note! Before i get to the q&a's my boyfriend and i came up with a really random idea. The idea is named Babaritos You may be thinking what the heck is this crazy girl talking about. Well, we want to open our own burrito stand. We are burrito eating, burrito loving, and burrito tiempo kinda people. We were just messing around with the idea and then it became a legit idea. We are going to try to get the permits, raise the money with fundraisers and get this thing on the road. We are planning on coming up with crazy, awesome burritos. Not just the normal kind but some ethnic flair too it. Also, we want to keep the prices low because we are poor college kids! It sucks because we love burritos and the one place we go to its like 10 dollars plus + to enjoy a nice burrito. Not cool! So anyways, babaritos was born. (the name comes from the nickname for the bunny, baba)


Q&A:
How many tattoos do you have? What are they?
I have 7 tattoos, nothing too big. Start from my first. Jasmine Flower between my shoulder blades, stars on my chest, anchor on my waistline,sparrow on my foot, dove with olive branch on my ribs, home on my wrist, and last my tree with serendipity underneath. I get a lot of crap for having tattoos..because I'm a Christian and my dads a pastor. Its annoying but i just keep smiling and forget about judgement.

Tell me about your job:
I love my job! Although, i haven't been there in almost 2 weeks. (boss has been sick) I work as an assistant for an accountant. I do a lot of paper work, filing, running numbers through bank accounts, running errands and etc. I miss working right now! I am actually a nervous wreck because my boss hasn't called or texted me to let me know when i am coming in next! *fingers crossed that he does*

Last question to finish off the questions. What are your favorite shoes and why?
Oh my gosh, i can't pick just one. I love all my shoes. So i'll tell you my top 3 faves. My moccasins which were given to me from my bf from Christmas. They are so comfy, soft and go with most of my wardrobe. My Van's authentics, they match everything, they are broken in, and a great year round shoe. Last but not least my sandals from f21..for the same reasons as the other two pair. :]

Also, outfit of the day. I was kind of nervous showing of my stomach, I was kind of bloated and I'm self concsious about my weight. I was feeling the 60/70s vibe. I felt like this is something my mom would have worn back in the day. It was perfect for the beach too. I even wore a big floppy hat while laying out.




Top- Forever 21; 11.50
Crocheted Overtop- Wet Seal, 3.49
Shorts- Wet Seal, 3.99
Bikini Underneath- Victoria Secret, $20.00
Belt- Forever 21, came with a dress i purchased
Sandals-Stolen from my little sister

Also, check out my awesome ring! I love star wars A LOT! But, it came with a cupcake which only cost 88 cents. My new fave ring



Tell me about your job, your fave shoes, and about your tattoos (if you have any) :]

xo and cupcakes

duct tape and grocery bag dress?

sorry i haven't updated/commented. i have lost good internet connection..long story. So i scramble around my living room looking for a teeny bit of connection. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon..or I'll be living at Starbucks.

(it has seriously taken me since friday to slowly work on this post because of the internet prob :[)

Anyways, thursday i went to an anything but clothes party. I took a little less than two hours to make this dress. Duct tape, trash bag, saran wrap and grocery bags create this number. Oh and a bit of lavender spray paint. I was literally duct taped in from the ribcage down to the skirt. I made the top with an old bikini top, and the skirt with an elastic band. I loved the result! I kept getting compliments all night how i won best costume/outfit. Or how it was really cute. I was so happy people liked it haha. My sister ended up wearing a pillow case, my friend Jenna scarves, and just endless other outfits.




Yesterday was wonderful too. Spent the day on the beach..had mexican food for lunch with great friends and finished the night off with Jenna's bday celebration. It was a good day! :]



my birthday is in 18 days and i am thinking of getting a vegan cake or cupcakes. yummy :] Do you all try to eat healthy? Or are any of you vegetarians?


xo, love and cupcakes!

the journey to find the perfect dress.

I've spent the whole day downtown and at mayfaire with my lovely boyfriend. trying to find the ultimate birthday dress. It was the worst thing ever. I found so many gorgeous items but as soon as i put it on..it was horrible. Nothing fit right! Smalls were too big and too long. I was getting so frustrated. We went to the last store of the day. First rack we went to was the sale rack. I saw a gorgeous black lace frock with a ribbon tie. Absolutely stunning. Well i got sidetracked by the sales girl who was very helpful and gave me ten million other dresses to try. The dress i grabbed first was pushed back for the last thing to try on. As soon as i put it on I had my fingers crossed and kept praying that it would fit. I was scared zipping it up that it would be too tight or too lose. As soon as i was done zipping it and tying the ribbon around my waist..I looked in the mirror. It was prefect. I came out of the dressing room telling my bf how perfect it was. It was only 31 dollars including tax. I won't be posting any picture of it till the big day. But I am thinking coral heels or maybe even yellow. The possibilities are endless. 24 more days and I'm 21!

Anyways, outfit of the night and day:

I wore this out last night. I loved how the purple looked with the leopard print :]

♥ leopard print shirt, forever 21. $10.80
♥ purple skirt, can't remember where but only $4.95
7hearts; earrings, gift from a friend
♥ purse, rue 21 $1.00
♥ sandals, forever 21 $9.80


todays shopping outfit! the pics not too flattering but i adored this outfit!

♥ blouse, express bought at rugged wearhouse for $3.00
♥tank top, forever 21 $2.50
♥ shorts, abercrombie and fitch $7.50
♥ purse, forever 21 $9.80
♥ shoes, forever 21 $3.00, socks betsey johnson $1.00


Btw, I adore this boy for putting up with me today. Seriously..25 dresses or so? Yup, great bf.


Anyone having a birthday coming up soon?


xo & cupcakes

how i do the beach

i've been rushing around this afternoon throwing on things to wear to the beach. i planned on staying home and sewing for the day but spur of the moment beach trip came about. i don't wear makeup to the beach usually, so i try to up my look with some earrings. I know it sounds weird but i just love earrings..i wear them everywhere along with sunglasses. I own like 10 bathing suits so today i tried on about all of them till i decided to wear the one I have yet to test the waters in. Onward, to the outfit of the day!

[don't mind the silly pictures! i was just like meh..like i said lazyyy day]


♥dress/cover up: old school forever 21; i've had it since i was sixteen. (5 years!)
♥ earrings: forever 21; $3.80
♥ sunglasses: Hot Topic; free with gift card ( i dont know why i was given it)
♥bathing suit: black and white stripe bikini from forever 21. top: $9.80; bottom: $10.80
♥ shoes: Authentic's by Vans $42.50

i found this random picture from our beach camping trip the other night. its hard to tell what is even going on in the picture.


lastly, i love this dress! i must recreate it because i can't afford it!


P.S. do you all live near the beach? if so whats your favorite beach look? :] i love comments!

xo & love

lovely day!

[oh la la]
i need new sunglasses. sigh.


Day 9; Photo taken by me. I love the picture! It was taken back in 2007 and it was in downtown Dover!! I miss Dover a lot! I wish i could go home now, its been too long (2008 was the last trip :'[) i have dreams about this lovely hometown a lot. ahh everyone in dover i miss you as well!



anyways today was a wonderful day. I had my interview at Forever 21. I am now an employee of Forever 21! :] Really excited and i start next week. This made my day and I was really excited. I've been working on new ideas and experiments for my store Home. I will have pictures soon. I am awful! I know I promised giveaway pictures but I am still sickish and having a hard time sewing with my arm pain. I will have i ready at the latest by Friday.

Anyways pictures from today's lovely outfit:



i love laughing while pictures are being taken of me haha.


this outfit was a total bargain, so i am listing prices as well ;]
black romper- forever 21, $14.50
redish/coral short sleeve cardigan - forever 21 $8.49
sparrow necklace- forever 21, 3.80
white sandals, not sure brand but i do remember they were only 1.99!
sparrow banner tote- forever 21, 12.49
floral belt- rue 21, 3.99 which is weird because i dont usually like their stuff.
and sunglasses are my boyfriends and kidnapped for my wearing.

damn. i wear a lot of forever 21.



i love this outfit. its totally comfortable and cute. my sister and her roomie was discussing how I can pull of rompers and they couldn't. something about butts haha? I just got this rumper a few days ago and thats when I put my application in. Goood luck i think. :p

what should i design? anyyy suggestions, any ideas? let me know.

toodles noodles xo

give away, sick, and cute dress

i was debating as to what i would write about what tickled my fancy. later tonight or tomorrow i am going to post my first giveaway. it won't be anything huge or anything like that just something cute and small but it will be fun. anyways I will post about my outfit from last night.

I had to go to the doctor today because I have some weird infection thats causing my glands to swell under my arm pit. it hurts so bad and the pain spreads up my arm. its horrible gah, i am hoping it goes away.

excuse my non makeup face and poofy non done hair :]
i just got the dress yesterday. it was instant love at first sight. it was only 15.99 too! i got it from a place i normally never shop at too which was suprising.




dress-Abercombie and Fitch. Weird find but its so comfy, no zippers or anything i love the floral.
long sleeved shirt- Forever 21. The temp has dropped down strangely and I couldn't find a cardigan to wear over it.
knee socks- wal mart for a dollars. i love socks and heels lately!
heels- charlotte russe. another bargain buy..only $6.50!

anyways pictures later of giveaway. so look forward to it!

oh summer time

Day 5: My favorite quotes are from Peter Pan and Garden Stat.

Peter Pan is one of my favorite things in the whole world and I plan on getting this quote tattooed on me eventually.
"To die would be an awfully big adventure." I've loved Peter since I as a kid, and read most books that are parodies or spin offs of it. I love the original book and all the movies. I just adore Peter Pan. Haha I have a crush on a fictional character!


Also my other favorite quote from Garden State. "When I'm with you I feel so safe, Like I'm home." Like I sad in the past..home has a huge meaning for me in so many ways. I've always loved this quote and movie as well. I have a huge crush on Zach Braff.


Outfit from threeish days ago? It was reallllly hot out that day (89!!) I couldn't find something suitable and light enough to wear either. That is when this outfit came in play. Don't mind the horrible faces. My boyfriend seems to catch me at horrible moments. My hair is even worst. Humidity has made it into a poofy wavy mess. Plus the sunglasses are huge I know. I just can't go out in the sunlight with sunglasses. My eyes will burn out. Yeah, I'm weird.


plaid tunic/dress- forever 21
grey slip- forever 21
belt- vintage found at goodwill (only a $1!)
sandals- i think forever 21?
headband- forever 21
earrings- wet seal
purse- christmas present. its a great purse too! :]

plus me and my adorable copartner and bf:



Oh i know everything is from forever 21. i usually am not decked out completely in their things. but i think that outfit brough good luck because i applied there and got a call 10 mins later for an interview! :]