And now for a change of pace.

I love reading your blogs. And even more, I love looking at your photos. But due to an inexplicable and hopefully temporary lapse in my self image, all the lovely blogs have made me feel less than par. Wait just a darn minute I said to myself upon this realization. How ironic, how completely opposite of the inspiration and warm fuzzy feelings that I was getting not so long ago.

I am going to chalk up my change in feelings up to a bit of stress in preparing from my trip to Zimbabwe. Oh and also to my hair, as I posted last time.

So, with that said, I am going to shift my focus for a bit. Or maybe forever. I want to mix in some more day-to-day, around the house "fashion" photos. As well as other things that I feel fall into the category of "Arkie Style." Art, nature, food, warthogs, junkyards ... you get the idea.

BINGO

My sweetie Judge, my roomie Spero and my friend Adam Faucett went to Bingo in Pine Bluff on Friday night.

We arrived as the sky was beginning to turn that ominous shade of gray. As you can see, the Bingo hall is a really nice place. We are clearly pumped to get a-playin!

Spero has DABBIN FEVER. So does Adam.

There are so many amazing things going on in this photo. On the top left, on the wall, you will notice a picture of two cartoon dancing horses. Perhaps a standard fixture at all Bingo halls?

Move to the right a bit and we see the Arkansas flag.

Then there is me, with that look of either concern or disbelief. Or maybe I am so concerned how how unbelievable something is.

Judge is just in amazement of that Frito Chili Pie. And let's be honest, nothing beats a Bingo hall Frito Chili Pie.

And here we are at the end of Bingo. None of us won any money, but we had a hell of a time dabbing out numbers for 3 hours straight.

Oh and have you ever wondered if it's possible to drink a white wine spritzer from a Thermos? Well, it is.

My vainest post of 2010 ... so far.

I just downloaded my New Year's Eve outfit shots. I like my outfit.

But hate my head/face/hair. Per usual, I have beady eyes and 35 chins. Lord, I'm vain.

Hahaha. Just blurry enough.

Purple sparkly dress: Target

Boots: Vintage from etsy

Cardigan: Belk

Belt: TJ Maxx

Earrings: Burlington Coat Factory

Bracelet: Gift

Tights: TJ Maxx (same day I bought that belt, I believe)

Necklace: etsy

Woohoo ... happy freakin' New Years!

I LOVE those boots. What do you think? Too red hat lady, with the purple and the red?

Clothes swap a-go-go

Witness the majesty that is: Clothes swap!

Fun with proportions!

And later that evening ...

Back in time

This is my Friday outfit.

Dress: Rue 21

Shirt: Thirfted

Shoes: Cole Haan via eBay

Earrings and bracelet: not too sure

I never thought I could pull off the tied-up shirt thing, but after seeing this post from Blue Collar Catwalk, I was inspired. I think it worked out pretty well!

Oh and also notice I finally got my hair cut! Hooray!

Friday seems like 2 weeks ago because I had the most unexpectedly exhausting yet totally fun weekend. And here I am on Monday morning, totally tired still, but hoping this giant cup of coffee will do the trick.

This is me this morning, road worn and weary:

(Weird how being tired actually makes me look younger, and shorter.)

Went to the White Water Tavern on Friday night. It seems like all my guy friends love to showcase irony in their fashion choices. A perfect example:

Dylan's 'stache, shorty shorts and strange Hawaiian shirt. Sweet.

Then there is my friend and bandmate Jeremy, who makes looking this cool completely effortless. (Must have been kinda late in the night when I took this because there seems to be a party foul on his shirt.)

Stay tuned for a few more Arkie tattoos!