No Make Up Week

As someone who very much believes in giving the world the best Rosie possible, I usually wear makeup. I feel more comfortable and confident when I'm wearing it, and for these reasons I'm far more outgoing and happy. Even though I tell myself I wear it for positive reasons, it's been over two years since I spent any meaningful amounts of time around my peers without my face painted.

I don't wear much, just some concealer, eyeliner and mascara, but every morning, I carefully paint it on. I can tell myself that it's self expression all I want, it doesn't change the fact that it has become a borderline addiction.

When I found out about No Make Up Week, I was both excited and fearful. I was excited because I know it will be an amazing experiment, and I'm sure I will feel differently about makeup after, but afraid because I honestly don't know if I can do it. I'm so used to painting over the little imperfections that it will be very strange to show my self to the world.

Do you wear make up? Will you try No Make Up Week?

Love,
Rosie

Sea, Sand and Photos

When I left a week or so ago, I thought I would be home within a couple days. I ended up being away for almost a week, and I've spent the few days since I got back alternating between catching up on all the awesome blog posts that were written while I was gone, trying to get my room cleaned up before we have to leave, and marveling at the amount of stuff I own. I did end up taking a bunch of photos while I was away though, so since I haven't had a very fashionable thought in days, I can show you the best of those.

My large, friendly letters didn't quite work out, but the message is still clear. Let me know in the comments if you get the reference :)

All in all, it was a good time. Regular posting should be back soon, hopefully tomorrow, with lots more fashiony/arty goodness.

What's you ideal weekend get away?

Love,
Rosie

Adventurous Announcements

I have a couple of things to tell you all today, and neither of them are particularly exciting for you (sorry!):

 Long time readers with amazing memories may remember that a while back I tried a shopping ban that pretty much fizzled out because it turns out I don't actually shop all that much during the school year. Anyways, a few days ago I started another ban. This time I have left myself absolutely no loopholes.

I will not buy a single thing until August 26.

The second thing I want to tell you about is the cause for the aforementioned shopping ban: in less than a month, I will be leaving for France. Feel free to spend a few moments being jealous (unless you live in France, in which case, this probably isn't too envy inducing.) The reason I'm telling you all this is because I sort of need your help. If you have been to Brittany/Bretagne, know someone who has been there, or know of someone; I would really super appreciate any tips on things I should see, interesting shops, any thing of that sort. You can comment here on the blog, or send me an email at rosie.unknown@gmail.com. Thanks!

Have you ever tried a shopping ban? Did it work out?

Love,
Rosie