an erin state of mind

30% extra off the sale price of things doesn't sound like a bad idea. somehow i ended up on madewell's website clicking through the sale menu as if i'm about to order something. i never end up ordering. madewell is one of those. but then i remember, crewcuts (i.e. jcrew's kids clothes to clarify for the people who are so out of touch of the erin state of mind that is always scoping kids clothes) is a point of no return for me. and because i have no reason to take advantage of their current sale, i thought i'd share it with you, although you probably also have no reason to take advantage of their current sale at least with my picks from the kid's section--mostly because you prob aren't the size of a 10 year old boy like I am, but WHATEVER.

here's a glimpse into what i'd buy if i really needed some clothes from head to toe (in this case, ankle, if you want to get really particular). mind you, these pieces are all on sale and at very reasonable prices with the additional sale happening. so i'm serious about if i would actually buy these. henceforth, you should buy these so i can feel like i bought them.

(isn't this jacket so lady like?! mad props for the 6 year old that wears this, or props to the parent i guess.)

if you wear it right, all this stuff is totally passable as "womens"wear! so like i said, since i'm not buying these goods, get em while they're hot--and share if you do. or actually, my birthday may or may not be around the corner. whether or not that's the truth? you'll never know. 

song of the moment 

She is Love - Blaqstarr

this little light of mine

lundlund.com has some of the most intriguing and beautiful photos i have seen. they're mostly fashion photos for artsy magazines and if you have free time, it's definitely worthwhile to browse around for inspiration.

these pics are from sandra freij's photos for MILK magazine (French children's fashion magazine?):

(the next Justin Biebers?)

and this photo is just creepy: (but i thought i'd share it with you anyway) ;)

Now that's the real old wise man..

song of the moment
Cold Hard Bitch - JET (i'm not a swearer, but it's a fun song. :D)

"today you are you, that is truer than true...

...There is no one alive who is Youer than You."
- Dr. Seuss

I think I've found my life calling: to be Thing 2 and help children make Horton (Hears a Who) ears. ;) In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday (March 2nd), my local library hosted a Dr. Seuss Night and it was off the heezy parcheesi!!!! I volunteered to help out for community service hours and I expected it to be a bit mundane and routine as community service can be sometimes when you do too much of it. But this was not only fun, but it was also one of the best nights of my life!!! Seeing children smile and happy and just being themselves without any fear makes me want to go back to elementary school and be a kid forever (not to mention, their chairs actually fit me).

But it always disappoints me to think that in the future many of these happy little kids will be just like the high school students I'm surrounded by everyday, who swear, complain about how life stinks, school stinks, and believe that they have no future. I'm not sure what I will be in the future, but I know one thing - I want to make a difference in these young children's lives and the lives of others. I wish every child could reach their full potential, and it breaks my heart to think that many of them will be like the students around me today. Anyway, I'm so glad our community had a fun night like this to help stop that evil permeation of negativity! Go happiness!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

(I know Clifford isn't supposed to be here, but I guess he sneaked in.. :D)

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Thank you Dr. Seuss. :)