Life Update: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with your family and just being reminded of the people in your life that you are thankful for. 
This year I spent thanksgiving in my home with my family, my brother who came home from college and my grandma.
Here are some photos of the delicious food my mom and grandma made and just some family fun times.

I just wanted to thank you all for taking time to read through my blog and supporting me with your kind words. It really means a lot to me.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith

Look Book: Fall OOTD

Ahhh, Fall. The time of year when trees turn different colors, scarves are back in season, and hot chocolate is an acceptable drink to have after the 

age of 10...who am I kidding! Its always acceptable to have hot cocoa.

So since my OOTDs are so commonly recommended, I though that it would be the right time of year to make a Fall OOTD. Each outfit is what I wore during the week and are each perfectly accommodating to the brisk autumnal weather... along with a coat and hat for when I'm outside.

Also, if you want to learn a little bit more about my tricks to flipping your summer wardrobe for fall and winter, check out my 'Look Book: Updating for Winter'(just remember that I wrote it about a year ago and my writing has definitely gotten better since then).

Enjoy ;)

Monday
Dress: GAP
Black Tights: Target
Rain Boots: Hunter (brand)

Tuesday
Sweater: Target
Pants: Free People
Shoes: Vans (brand)
Necklace: TOPSHOP
Glasses: Forever 21

Wednesday
Sweater: GAP
Scarf: TOPSHOP
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes: Converse (brand)

Thursday
Shirt: Free People
Jean Jacket: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes: Converse (brand)

Friday
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: Madewell
Black Tights: Target
Shoes: J.crew

PJs
I discovered this website called lookhuman.com that sells tons of shirts with funny lines on them. They were having a sale on baseball tees, so I found this one and immediately felt a connection with it. LOL.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: The Draw - Bastille

DIY: Tassel Keychain - by Shira

These DIY segments, starting with this one, will all be featuring arts and crafts created by the lovely Shira (because she is more artistic than I am)
;) 

How to make a DIY tassel for your keychain

Materials:

-String or embroidery floss of your choosing (I used three shades of purple)

-Scissors

-A key and a keychain

Step 1

Cut string for desired tassels. 

I wanted 3 tassels, so I cut 3 strings each of a different shade of purple. 

Any length works, mine were cut to about 3 feet.

Step 2

Once string has been cut, wrap around one finger.

Step 3

 Remove the coil from your finger, and cut a new length of string using the same color.

 Put the new string in the coil, going through it evenly.

Tie a double knot.

Step 4

Once knotted in the middle, cut through the strings. 

The tassel should now look like the picture below:

Step 5

Using a different color, tie a knot around the tassel. 

Cut off any excess string.

Step 6

 Tie the tassel onto they key chain.

Repeat steps 1-6 to make as many tassels as wanted!

Ta Da!

xoxoxo

Nina
&
Shira

Song stuck in my head right now: Castle Street - Lewis Watson

Life Update: Things You Didn't Know About Me

I decided it was time I told you all, my lovely readers, more about myself so that you can get to know me better. Here is a list of random things that you didn't know about me. These things are just fun but they are also personal so don't judge me too hard.
Enjoy :)

#1
I wish I read more books

#2

I wear insoles in my shoes because I have flat feet

#3
I have three siblings

#4
I wear the same ring, bracelets, and earrings every day

#5
I use a canon rebel T3i (that's my camera)

#6
I am technically taking 5 extra art classes this semester

#7
I am obsessed with London
 (which you should actually know if you read my 'World Trips' posts)

#8
I watch at least one episode of a TV show before I go to sleep

#9
I have a very specific taste in shoes

#10
I am in the plays and musicals at my school

#11 
I don't know what I want to do when I grow up

#12
Most of the the space on my phone is taken up by photos

#13
I'm going to be doing an internship in New York (tbd) during the summer

#14
I recently got my nose pierced

#15
When I turn 17 this blog will still be 'Sixteen Once' because you're always 16 once ;)

#16
My birthday is on August 16th

#17
I love dark chocolate

#18
Insects creep me out...a lot

#19
Puns always make me laugh

 Lastly
#20
I am a huge Bastille fan 

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Rude - Magic