30 December 2008

*blink*

I had an excellent Christmas/Yule, despite waking up on Christmas Eve sick. I muddled through the holidays and went to the doctor yesterday and found out I have yet another sinus infection coupled with a respiratory infection. Bollocks. So, I'm on another round of antibiotics and Mucinex is my new bestest friend.
Besides the illness, I got loads of fantastic stuff from all my favorite people. The boy got me Left4Dead, which we've been playing together and a Japanese language program for my DS. I'm excited about learning Japanese! My brother got me a gorgeous Barbie. (I'm a Barbie collector >.> What of it?) Mum and Dad paid for my chest tattoo and got me loads of new scarves (YAY!), a collector's set of Star Trek Barbies (!!!), some new leggings, a gorgeous green Nine West Shirt and a rich purple blazer. Oh, and a cute bag with my initials embroidered on it. I'm probably forgetting something...it was a big box full of goodies! My Mum-in-law got me a gorgeous Tiffany-style lamp with Lilies and dragonflies (<3) and the extended family gave us gift cards galore and I got a gift certificate to get a pedicure, which is badly needed! My grandparents-in-law (Is that the proper terminology?) gifted me a gorgeous fuzzy warm house coat, which I have been putting to good use while I've been sick. I also got a big fuzzy warm throw from my cousin and his wife. Mmmmm...warm fuzzy things to keep me toasty. Now I just need some house shoes. Freyja chewed my last pair to pieces >.<
All in all this has been a good holiday so far. We'll probably stay in for New Year's Eve since I'm all sickly, which is fine by me.
Oh, and no wardrobe pictures because I didn't think the world needed to see my robe-sleepy pants-tshirt combos for days on end. I did dress up for Christmas at my Grandmother's house but I was too busy to get a picture. I go back to work next week on first shift {hooray!} so the wardrobe documentation will begin anew then!

21 December 2008

12.19.08


121908, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

What I wore to the department Holiday Luncheon/Potluck. I was the only one dressed up. :( But, I got a lot of compliments. :)

Dress: Dress Barn (a while ago)
Belt: Cato (Clearance)
Leggings: Cuddle Duds
Boots: My Vintage Sole
Hat: Target
Ascot to cover my chest tattoo: Ebay

I bought 2 lots of vintage scarves off of Ebay to use for work to help cover my tattoo. I'm having fun trying to incorporate them into my wardrobe. There's a plethora of colors and patterns I wouldn't otherwise choose but I take that as a challenge.

16 December 2008

121608


121608, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

The weather has taken a turn for the worst, hence my messy kitchen as a backdrop and the pups joining me.

Black button-up: LB (hand-me-down from Mum)
Teal long sleeve tee: LB (I own several of these in various colors and will be breaking them out for work a lot now to cover my new chest tattoo.)
RightFit Blue pants: LB
Red MJ's: Santos
Funny thing you can't see: My khaki men's dress socks. It's really time to do laundry when you get down to the dregs of the sock drawer. I should have dug around for any of my stripey socks instead.

Today has been an interesting day. I made a discovery about my new car that I shall not soon forget. If the key is in the ignition, the keyless entry remote will not work. I discovered this after I started the car and ran back in the house to grab something. The doors locked and I was stuck with a locked, running car and no extra key. (The previous owners only had one key when we bought it and dealer replacements are expensive.) Bollocks. So, I called the locksmith and a nice guy came and opened it up for me and I followed him to the shop and got an extra door key made. I got my car manual out when I got to work and sure enough, it says that the remote will not work if the ignition is on. Gah! I was 45 minutes late to work but the boss had a good chuckle over it so I don't feel too horrid for it.

My tattoo is now at the itchy/peeling stage. I'm mastering the art of inconspicuously scratching my chest. And I'm not truly scratching, so much as rubbing to relieve the itch since scratching can be detrimental to the tattoo. It probably looks like I have terrible, constant heartburn! Ha!

12 December 2008

Clockwork heart


Clockwork heart, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

Session One: Done!

Renee is BLOODY AWESOME. She's got a light touch with the machine and she works lightning fast. Entire outline done in under an hour. Holy crap.

I am so very pleased. I go back in a week for colour and shading. ^_^

09 December 2008

120908


120908, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

I gotta remember to keep my chin up. what a face i was making... >.<

Cardigan- Mossimo
Dress- Kohl's (2 years ago)
Leggings- Cuddle Duds (oh so warm)
Belt- Cato (Clearance)
Boots- My Vintage Sole (custom made for my wedding)
Scarf- Gift
Death Cameo- Strychnine Sisters

I wear this scarf a lot....I mean A LOT. It's soft, it's purple and it has skulls on it: 3 of my favorite attributes!




I had been spinning around letting the rain hit my face.

05 December 2008

skelly vignette


skelly vignette, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

Little skeletons representing Travis and me. (I'm the one with the glow-in-the-dark bat ring)

I pulled out the decorations and set up our new, much much smaller, Yule tree today. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. We have enough decorations for a 2nd tree now that we're not putting up the gargantuan tree!

04 December 2008

clockworkheartlinework


clockworkheartlinework, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

The preliminary linework for my chest piece. Kinda rough. My artist has the fully shaded version, prepping it for my first session on 12/12/08

I need a new alarm...



I overslept today and just threw on what was first to be seen in my groggy state.

Dress/tunic-No boundaries
Cardigan-George
Denim Trousers- LB
Scarf- Gift
Red Mary janes- Sanita

I found these great shoes at a local shoe store on a clearance aisle. They had been $80+ but were greatly reduced (75% off!!!) so I bought both pairs they had in my size. I'm glad I did because I love them; comfort for my finicky feet and I love mary janes. After searching up the company name I found out they're known for their comfort and durability.

My boss is gone until next Wednesday! Hooray! I don't have to hide my septum ring and I can wear jeans a few extra days!

I was just thinking too that after next week I won't be able to wear this dress to work like this anymore. I'm starting my chestpiece next Friday and move into the world of sneaky tattoo covering. I think camisoles and scarves should do the trick and it's probably best since this dress might be a little too low-cut for my workplace. I have to become much more conscious of this with all my tops!

03 December 2008

I have to share

MoveOn.org is offering free stickers to commemorate President-elect Obama's election win. They're available by going here:
http://pol.moveon.org/shepstickers/?id=15204-6979643-bYBpKFx&t=1

You get one free or they're $3 for 5.
I can't wait for mine to come in the mail! I ordered it when they first announced they were offering them right after the election.

More about MoveOn.org

12.03.08



What I wore out with Mum before work.We were going to the local antique mall to pick up some things she'd found yesterday. They were definitely 2-person purchases! She bought me a great cabinet to put in the kitchen and a nice filing cabinet for herself.

Skull thermal top: Gift
Red camisole: LB
Dark rinse, wide leg, high waist denim trousers: LB (clearance racks)
Platform Maryjane Sneakers: Volatile <3



And to work:

My boss has a no-jeans policy so I can only sneak and wear my denim trousers once a week. She's leaving on vacation tomorrow though...

Skull thermal top: Gift
Red camisole: LB
Black pants: LB
Cardigan: George
Maryjanes: Cato

So, outfit blogging...I've been watching a reading numerous fashion blogs for a few months now and decided to give it a try myself. After struggling with body dysmorphia most of my life (or as long as I can remember), I'm forcing myself to look at pictures of said body almost every day (that I have time to snap pictures). So far that nagging little voice in my head (you know, the one who screams about guts and butts and saddlebags and thunder thighs) has been easy enough to quell. I'm looking for the positive. I'm becoming more conscious of my appearance and finding out what looks good on me and what needs...adjustment. And posting it on my blog and fashion Flickr groups? That's my way of forcing myself to realize "This is me, take it or leave it." The feedback has been great too and flipping through Fatshionista and Wardrobe remix has opened me up to lots of new ideas that I'd never have tried before.

01 December 2008

Daily Outfit 12/01/08


Daily Outfit 12/01/08, originally uploaded by bataleigh.

I feel very proto-military when I wear my big boots with capris. I love it.

Boots: Demonia
Everything Else: Lane Bryant
Necklace: Me
Fluffy Butt: Mr. Bowen



I tried styling my bangs differently too. I think I like them this way. Nice to have options.