corner view "in my wardrobe"

My wardrobe has changed quite a bit over the years. I feel that it seems to reflect a lot of where I am in my life. I have never been super girly. I've always been athletic and sporty but at times, quite eccentric. Let's take a bit of a walk down memory lane, shall we?

Up until about the age of 8, I wore dresses almost every day. Not because I wanted to be a princess or whatever, but because I was too lazy to wear anything else. I wore a pair of jeans a total of ONE time on a plane. Yeah. 

Anyway, at age 8, I became quite... Obsessed with Paul McCartney. Please don't ask me why this gave me the need to dress like him, I was a strange child. However, my style quickly changed into t-shirts and shorts everyday. And don't forget my curly auburn pigtails. After a few years of this, I reverted back to dresses for a while but at 10 it was shorts and t-shirts again for many years. 

When I was 13 I became obsessed with Michael Jackson and dressed like him. When I was 14 I chopped off all my hair and dressed like a boy and wore a hat for about two years. That was fun for my parents. And then my style reverted back to my 12- year-old style for a while -- plain colored t-shirts and jean shorts. 

Right down to the loafers. *facepalm*

Finally, at the end of my sophomore year of high school, I was beginning to dress somewhat normally. And by junior year, I was just in shorts and t-shirts and the occasional tank top. My hair has grown a lot since then. I don't really regret any of my odd stages. I never rebelled much other than that. Now at 18, I dress a lot of different ways, depending on the day. But usually, it's quite sporty (with the VERY occasional dress). :P

   

Oooo fancy

Anyway, a lot of people believe your style and wardrobe is a huge form of self expression. And whether you try to make it so or not, it sort of is. Even for you boys out there. :P You dress for a job or a hobby or just what makes you feel comfortable. It's kinda funny because it's just cloth to cover you and give you some sort of modesty and dignity but people over complicate it. I'm guilty of this. :P It's not bad, just something that's interesting to be aware of. To this day, I am still super uncomfortable wearing my hair down. It's always in a ponytail or a bun. But I guess there's always something to work up to, right?

Ask Skylar!

Well, once again, I haven't posted in awhile. I'm sorry! I'll post more often when I get back home. But right now I'm in LA. And yesterday I shot six more episodes of Ask Skylar, my new web show. It's like an advice show for teens! Anyone can send in questions. :)

Reading over the questions before the shoot.

 On set. :)

Irene creates awesome outfits. A talent I just never seemed to have. :P Love her.

Whit helping me with my microphone.  

Beth, Irene, Me Amber

Thanks Guys!

Oh and if you want to see what we make during these sessions, here

is the first episode out now! :) (This one's called Episode Two because technically the first one was just me introducing myself.) :P

corner view "motion"

 Yup, it's so very true. Life's MUCH more fun when it's in motion. :)

For more motion, hasten your way over to our host, Francesca.

7 Facts About Moi

Thanks Debbie, for the Stylish Blog Award. :)

The rules for accepting this award are:
1.) Give thanks to the person who gave you the award, and link back to them
2.) Mention 7 facts about yourself
3.) Pass it on

Seven facts about me....hmmmm.....

1. I love acting and music. And I happen to be very dramatic. I don't know if that's good or bad. :)

2. I'm kind of a nerd in a computery type of way. Lots of my free time on weekends is spent figuring out little things, like how to change your iTunes artwork to anything you want.

3. Most of the time, I really like to be alone. Though I do like people and going out exploring in the world. But a lot of the time I love to just lay in my bed, listen to music, watch a movie, or just think. 

4. I love outer space. It's the coolest thing ever. Just how big and beautiful it is. I've loved space since I asked for a NASA book for my sixth birthday. :)

 And yes, both of these pictures are real. :)

5. I'm pretty goofy. It runs in the family. Just ask my Dad or my Grandpa. Oh and I like using lots of smiley faces. :D 

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 And, sometimes I have trouble putting on swimwear.

I'm a genius. 

6. I love my brother and sister sooooo much! They're my best friends. And so are my Mom and Dad. They understand me more than anyone else on the planet. My sister Annabel - she's the best. She always cheers me up. I know I'm really lucky to have such a great family.

7. Ahh yes, and last but not least, I love to make things into swings. Like tying bikes, skateboards, lawn chairs, strollers, etc. to trees.

Picture for proof. :)

Three more people I would like to give the most stylish blog award to: Francesca, Theresa, and Ladybug-Zen. 

corner view "on my kitchen counter"

Since I don't have a house, therefore I don't have a kitchen which means I don't have a counter, so I'll use my desk instead.

I'll tell you what I'm not used to. Going to basic clothing stores and having nothing fit me! Nothing's comfortable and nothing seems to be my style. So today, I took some clothes that were a little too big for me and hemmed them with my trusty sewing machine!

I hemmed some of my shirts and to my old jeans. I cut the jeans into shorts. And then, being kinda quirky, I took the remainders of the jeans and turned them into fingerless gloves. And then they turned out nice so I took some of my mom's old shirts she didn't want and made them into gloves too. Recycling! :) Of course I'm not very good yet. All I can do is make gloves and hem things. But I'm hoping to get better! If any of you have any tips, I'd love some feedback!

Here's an example (of the shirt gloves):  

My Personal *Eh Hem* Style :)

Ok, so I'm finally feeling brave enough to put a picture of my new haircut up. Personally, they cut it a little too short for my taste. It's longer than it was when it was first cut, if that's possible to believe.

 In this picture, I'm leaning on my imaginary friend, William. ;)

And with a new haircut come new openness to skirts. Dum de dum. I try to mix it with my tomboy style as much as I can. Plus my favorite shirt is getting too small on me. Boo hoo.  By the way, thrift stores are ALWAYS the way to go. Just a little tip. You can find everything plus more there. Once, I found a brand new Calvin Klein jean jacket there for like five bucks! (I think Calvin Klein is a really fancy designer because my mom seemed impressed.)

Oh my by the way, I put a new video on YouTube, if you want to check it out :)

corner view "my style"

Well I'm really a tomboy at heart. No pinks. Lavender's good. Blues, grays, whites, browns. I always have my hair up. Usually in a bun. I've gotten a few comments like, "It makes you look like an old lady" or "It makes you look like a dork, no offense." Shawn's funny, he thinks just because you say "no offense" after or before you insult someone, it makes them feel better. I don't think he's a fan of my bun or my tomboy-ness.

I like sneakers and shorts and jeans.

 Kinda boring, but it's me.

Thanks for reading!

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