Halloween Conundrum

I am having a Halloween costume identity crisis.
I know, Halloween is over a month away, but I need to have things planned. I freak out and stress and stress and stress and stress. Kind blog readers, would you mind sharing an opinion?

I'd been planning on going as Glinda

I was going to find a vintage-y pink prom dress and I already have pink glittery flats.


Then I was thinking of going as The Blue Fairy since my hair is blue and I have a blue tulle prom dress

I'd be a brighter royal blue-ish fairy though.

Minnie Mouse could be fun (but is that too similar as The Cat In The Hat? That's what I did two years ago.)

I've toyed with the idea of being Penelope... I could wear just about anything and a pig mask or a scarf wrapped around my face. That could prove a risk of suffocation though...

I found these awesome vintage silver shoes last Summer and I was going to be Cinderella for Halloween last year (only wearing one of said shoe) but then I ended up being the Joker's Daughter.

I'm also totally inspired by the Snow White design from the Disney Princess Designer collection. I was going to be Snow White a few years ago....

This has nothing to do with my Halloween costume but it's really cool!

What do you think? Any opinions?


Blue Fairy image via Pinterest
Snow White and Minnie Photos via Weheartit

Musical Obsessions

I have become obsessed with Mumford and Sons again! I've been listening to my record over and over again. In fact, I've got a skip in The Cave!

It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand

So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand

So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

I also love this song + video. I love strings of round lights.

I'm supposed to be at work in...7 hours... I should probably try to sleep a little.
G'night!
xo
Madeline

All Photos via Weheartit

Photos

I started coloring pictures!
I stayed up way to late last night doodling on pictures and watching TV.
What do you think of the results?

I should have chosen a different color ink... The quote is, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

This was the first one I did.

Have a good weekend!
Madeline

Miffy Pens

I have no idea what the box says.

I just got these! Ah! I'm acting like a kid at Christmas and playing with the box, it's just so cute!

You can't go wrong if there are bunnies on the box.

I bought them to color on my Instax photos, but I think I can use them to color on the actual picture part, too! I was just going to doodle on the frame.

How do you like my keyboard? I was too excited to find a better place to take pictures.

I literally just opened the box, so I haven't gotten to really play with them yet, but trust me, you will know when I have.
Happy Monday/September!
I'll be back with scrawly pictures soon.
xo
Madeline

Smurfs and Vampires

We saw The Smurfs today! It was so much better than I expected! I've been a Smurf fan for a very long time, and the trailers didn't exactly fill me with anticipation.  I was so pleasantly surprised.

Hank Azaria (Gargamel) was fantastic aaannnddd Anton Yelchin was Clumsy Smurf!

I think the only qualms I had with the movie was the lack of Vanity, Handy and Harmony Smurf and the fact that Grouchy Smurf seemed more like Sarcastic Smurf than Grouchy... But I think that was just George Lopez.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon of Smurfiness!

Peyo

I seriously love Katy's dress.

I saw Fright Night (in 3D) on Friday. Oh wow. The Doctor and Charlie Bartlett on the same screen.

It was kinda crazy.

Peter's Russell Brand-ish type character was just hilarious.

 I'm not usually a big fan of horror/supernatural/thriller type movies, but this movie was so much fun! David Tennant was hilarious (as expected) and Anton was just fantastic as usual.
I have a feeling both of these movies will make their way into my DVD cabinet...
Have a good night!
Madeline

Smurf pictures via Weheartit
Fright Night pictures via Pinterest

It's Raining!

It hasn't rained here for almost 2 months! It's so lovely to look out my window and see the rain falling down. A nice consolation for having to miss work today because of my bum ankle.
I think I'll watch this film a little bit later...

This is how I used to leap through puddles. ;)

Have a great Thursday!
Madeline
All photos from Pinterest

My Life Right Now

I sprained my ankle last night. It hurts. I have a brace now though, so it feels a little bit better. My Mom, Amanda and I are eating lunch and I'm reading Stephenie Perkin's blog aloud. Not the best day, but the pizza is good.