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eat (popcorn) and be merry
eat (popcorn) and beĀ merry
Iām gonna be straight with you. I spent an undisclosed amount of time trying to think of a pun about being married to tie in with being merry-d and I just couldnāt quite get there. But who can focus on puns when there is popcorn?!
Now. If there is one thing that is a True Heather Fact itās that I LOVE popcorn. I eat popcorn for dinner at least once a week (sorry, mom) and have not one but twopopcā¦
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outfit of the day: parks and recreation.
NEW POST! take a stroll through summer memory lane with outfit of the day: parks and recreation. : http://filthycutexo.com/ootd-parks-and-recreation
Though it is a well-known fact that I love summer and being outside and sunsets and taking pictures of the sky, etc. I am not what one might consider an āoutdoor enthusiastā. I used to be. I used to be outside constantly and would play in the sprinklers and run around in the grass and even used to enjoy camping. I know, I know ā itās hard to believe. But some of my favorite memories as a kidā¦
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ootd lite: knits out.
This weekend it hit 102 degrees in OC. Again. In October. And listen. I love the sunshine. My issue with this is that its fall. Fall is the time of year that we should be cozy and drinking pumpkin flavored things and wearing knitted sweaters and scarves. Not sitting in the sun melting because it is ONE HUNDRED AND TWO DEGREES. But. This just means itās time to get creative. Its fall and I want toā¦
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ootd lite: head in the clouds.
ootd lite: head in theĀ clouds.
The definition of having your head in the clouds is to be impractical, to be fanciful and unreal. There is a negative connotation to that but I think sometimes itās those of us who donāt mind being a little fanciful and impractical āin the cloudsā that come up with ideas and do things that no one else thinks of back down on the ground. Todayās OOTD Lite is in honor of my fellow cloud dwellers.ā¦
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ootd lite: between seasons.
ootd lite: betweenĀ seasons.
Here in Los Angeles we are in a weird between seasons limbo. Itās 85 degrees one day but with winds strong enough to put a damper on spring and summer style or itās 55 degrees with a little chill in the air but super sunny and gorgeous. These in between season days are tough to dress for and todayās ootd: lite post is all about finding the balance. Dress: ASOSSocks: adidasBooties: Foreverā¦
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outfit of the day: dearly beloved.
2016 has been a very strange year. It seems like every week there is something happening that is at the least bizzarre and at the worst a total tragedy. Something that I count on the tragic end of things is the loss of two legends who were true icons in every way ā Prince and David Bowie. These two men changed pop culture in countless ways and inspired millions and millions of people with theirā¦
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outfit of the day: city of angels
One of the things I love most about living in LA is all of the cool things you see when youāre just driving down any random street. Whether it is the more permanent wall murals, every changing sidewalk art, a random pop up street fair, or even the quick glimpses of different fashion and culture you see just observing there is always something unique to catch your eye and make an impact in anā¦
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outfit of the day: a starry day.
Wish upon a star with me with todayās outfit of the day featuring brights, blues, and Beverly Hills. outfit of the day: a starry day. This outfit was one of those that came together almost instantly when I saw this See by ChloeĀ tee-shirt. I loved the old school ringer tee look and the bright stars and knew I wanted it to be something a little vintage inspired and a lot fun. I immediately picturedā¦
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outfit of the day lite: i am iron man.
Todayās outfit of the day lite is an ode to the end of summer (insert broken heart emoji). Top: Lazy OafJeans: ASOSBoots: Forever 21 When there are no more summer picnics, you become the picnic (or maybe just the watermelon). Ā Sunnies: NordstromHug: LeighAnn Ā I love these sunnies for the soft pink frame and green mirrored lenses and I love LeighAnn for the great hugs. Both sets of sunnies areā¦
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miss america: tips and tricks on nailing lady liberty looks
happy birthday, america!
Hello, summer! Itās hard to believe we are actually in July already but alas, here we are and just in time to celebrate the birth of two very special Americaās ā the USA and Steve Rogers (thatāsĀ Captain America of course!). Todayās post is all about dressing patrioticĀ andĀ pretty no matter what your plans are toĀ celebrate our lovely Lady Liberty. Ā Ā Miss America Happy birthday, Steve Rogers (okayā¦
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avengers: ensemble! - comic book couture roundup
Today, we celebrate Civil War. No, not thatĀ civil war. Of course we are talking about Captain America: Civil War, the latest installment from the Marvel universe. Weirdly a lot of people are surprised to hear how long Iāve loved the comic world of Marvel and are even more surprised to learn how much. Itās a weird stigma that its a genre just for the boys and because I am a fashion loving lady Iā¦
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outfit of the day: rain.bo brite
If youāve been reading my blog for any length of time one thing you know to be true is that I love having fun with my outfits. I love vibrant colors, bold patterns, mixing texture and tons of silly details. Todayās look mixes all of those things and Iām throwing in a 48ā³ inflatable heart because if there is one thing to go big on every time its definitely showing some love. Ā outfit of the day:ā¦
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outfit of the day: pot of gold.
Hello and happy St. Paddys day! In the spirit of the holiday, I decided to go a little bit different with todayās look and instead of focusing on going full green I wanted to follow the rainbow. :) Ā ootd: pot of gold.Ā Rainbow Heart Graphic Tee: ASOSSuede Shorts: Oh My LoveSunnies: ASOSShoes: Marni Ā Because the ensemble here has a lot going on with pattern, texture, ruching and some color withā¦
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six looks to keep for 2o16
NEW BLOG POST: six looks to keep for 2o16
Happy new year my lovelies! So. I know. Itās been six months. Itās been 6 months (!) of 37 flights, 6 inches of hair growth, 27concerts, 3 countries, 10 states, 4 trains, and 1 new job switch. Yeah. Itās been a very crazy, busy, lovely, stressful, fun, life changing year and Iām taking many lessons and memories on to 2o16 and leaving many things behind where they belong as well. Before kickingā¦
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boyfriend jeans / long cardigan
Giving One Direction my art
THiya everyone,
The least I can do for all you after all youāve done for me is describe what happened when I met One Direction and got to give them my artbooks.
I was lucky, really lucky.
The history About a year ago, I met Louise at Wembley. Louise is Danās, 1Dās guitarist, mom. Iād had my art on me at the time and weād been talking on Twitter. She said she would try to help.
So, she gave my artbook that Iād made for the Where We Are Tour to Dan.
He then showed it around, and eventually Karen Payne took it, even though Dan had meant to give it to the 1D boys themselves. I didnāt hear about it after. (but there is more on that later)
We kept in touch though, and about a year ago, Louise suggested that I join her for the next tour, which turned out to be On The Road Again. A year is a long time though, so I had plenty of time to put together a new artbook, with new art, even though I was a little discouraged after never hearing what happened to my other book.
Concert week Fast forward to the week before the concert. You were all helping, reblogging and tweeting to get my art noticed. My concert was supposed to be on Saturday 10/11/2015, but earlier that week, there was a little hick up that had us all worrying I might not be able to go at all. Thankfully, Dan was able to move the tickets to Sunday 11/11/2015. I was able to move my return flight (for a fee), and book an extra night at the hotel that Louise and her family (her daughter Jade and her sister Jude) had picked out, that we were staying in together. I spent the Saturday with my friend Sam @almost-a-class-act who (very unfortunately) could not be there on the Sunday because like my flight, her train was booked and she couldnāt change her ticket.Ā I spent Sunday afternoon with Dan and his family, visiting Cadbury World. That was fun and I ate surprisingly little chocolate. Thereās a ride there that we took photos on as well, and Dan has them, I think, but Iām sure theyāll come my way. Hereās a photo of me and some hot chocolate (taken by Dan).
Anyway, letās move on. We went back to the hotel where there was a wedding that I was half expecting Harry Styles to crash (but he didnāt). Soon we were on the road again (ooooo punny), walking to the stadium and getting our tickets from the box office. They had a blue guest badge with them which I assumed was because we were catching up with Dan at some point.
I sat with Jude in a quite far away yet with a very good view accessible seat while Louise and Jade sat together as well, on regular seats, somewhere else. We watched Jamie Lawson and thought he was great!
When he was done someone from One Directionās security team came over (I had never seen him before), and asked for our names, so I said Maartje (but they had me written down as Faye). So he took us through the stadium, down a lift to backstage. I at this point still had no clue because I thought we were seeing Dan (which we did, obviously). I saw Ashton Irwin in the hallway. Anyway, we were sat down in a room opposite catering, and Louise and Jade joined us. Then theirĀ ātour momā Sally came in and introduced herself and she was telling me how sheād seen my art and that sheād been following it for a while. Youād think Iād have an inkling by that point, but I think I was just afraid to get my hopes up.
The meet and greet Next thing she said wasĀ āRight, we have to move you all for the meet & greet.āĀ And I just went really quiet and squeakedĀ āIs this what I think it is?ā and everyone laughed at me good-naturedly for not figuring it out sooner. Back to being smiley but really quiet. We moved out of the room and passed Liam in the hall, who got a big hug from Jade and told usĀ āIāll come meet you in a minute.ā So we moved into the next hall, very near the stage, and Sally let us know that it wasnāt usually like this and that there was usually a room for it but they were late to get on stage so itād have to be quick. So we put the things we wanted signed out on the table (my mini artbook for me) and we talked a bit. Sally said that they see a lot of the things we post on social networks. So never think they donāt see you. They do. She told me that they knew who I was. I think Sally also tells them things. Meanwhile, Harry was already ready but in the hallway, and waiting for the rest.Ā Niall came over first, and I shook his hand because hugging someone in a wheelchair is difficult, haha. I gave him my artbook and he looked at it, flipping through it. When he found a painting of himself, he commented on itĀ āWhoās this good looking guy?ā and everyone laughed.
Harry then came over and kissed me on the cheek and hugged me and I very nearly made it awkward because us Dutchies kiss three times on the cheek to say hi so I went to do that but then realised that Harry wasnāt Dutch so we nearly bumped faces (hahaha Iām so dumb) and I apologised about ten times. I gave him my book and he seemed really humbled (they are seemed to be, to be honest), and askedĀ āIs this for me?ā and then he started looking at it and asked me if Iād drawn them on the computer and told me I was very talented (thanks, Harry). Then he just continued looking at all of it and he talked to Jude about it.Ā Iām not really clear on the order of what happened next, to be honest, because it was all so quick. Again, Iām not sure what the order is here but Harry was flipping through my book, apparently looking for something, and then he came back over. He pulled the letter I had stuck on an empty page in my book out - I was really confused because I thought he didnāt want to keep that - handed me the book backĀ and asked meĀ āCan you sign this for me, please?ā I turned into a potato. I swear. I got so dumb. I was likeĀ āReally?ā in disbelief because I wasnāt expecting him to turn the tables.Ā āWell, what do you want me to write?ā Like Iād forgotten anything Iād ever written online, or in my book, or on twitter. I just forgot how to put something nice in a book but then I got my brain back and wrote:Ā To Harry,
Thank you for being lovely and such an inspiration. Lots of love,
Faye (or Maartje)
Then Louis and Liam came in, very chummy, and said hi and signed my booklet. Liam was about to sign the two remaining artbooks on the table but I told them they were for them and he was super nice and surprised. And then, yeah, here it comesā¦ he told me he had seen my other artbook that his mom has. (I also saw Karen and Geoff, they passed us) I got a photo with him and Louis, who was also a sweetie and complimented me on the art a lot. I got a picture with them and Jade also got one (hilariously telling me to get out of the way first and making us all laugh).
After that it was time for them to go and Iād missed the opportunity to take a photo with Niall. But anyway, Harry came back to hug and kiss me again and then I gave Dan a hug because heād helped make it happen (With Louise, Jude and Sally) and wished them all a good show and then they were walking off (with Liam and Louis still flipping through the book). Thatās it. It was so fast. But it was everything. My art in their hands, with them being incredibly humble and lovely, and Harry especially making me feel so appreciated. That right there was probably the best moment ever for me as a person and an artist. I was there to see them, and he made it about me (and Jade). They all did, and it was absolutely wonderful and I couldnāt have asked for more. I am so incredibly grateful to Dan, Louise, Jude, Jade, Sally and the other people who made this happen for me, and all of you! It means a lot to me because as you know, becoming a part of this fandom was the best accident that has ever happened to me and my 1D art is some of the best Iāve done. Iām sure I forgot loads of things, because itās so hard to absorb everything. I was pretty much on a cloud for the rest of the concertā¦ Best night ever. Thank you boys! I really hope Iāll hear from the boys (who knows), and I have loads more photos on the way that I will share later but I just couldnāt wait to write this down. More soon!!
It's safe to say this is one anniversary gift that will be impossible to beat. Thank you Harry for the sweet, funny, and unforgettable shout out tonight.
