Strikes My Fancy #4

Whale, whale, whale... look what we have here. It's another Strikes My Fancy Tuesday post! Stick around to see what beauties of the interweb are featured today.

1. Hey Rosetta! Seventeen (Acoustic)


So this song is pretty rad and I just love everything about it. Hey Rosetta! is a fantastic group from good ole Canada. I'm currently in one of those moods where I just want to find every ounce of music that relates to my life and my 'restless' 20-year-old soul. This song does just that. Enjoy friends.

2. This tutorial on how to style a strawberry. In case you ever need to know.

3. This list of the 26 Most Puzzling Pictures of Leo DiCaprio. 

4. This picture that was basically my life motto this past weekend. 

5. This picture in honor of the 'lovely' Twilight marathon that happened on FX this past weekend. Seriously guys, what were you thinking?

6. Oh Loki <3 The Cap just got LOKI'D!

7. This interesting article on the big sinkhole/crater in Siberia. My favourite theory is "aliens taking core samples." That has to be it. 

8. Ahhh Catticus Finch. This list of 25 literary pun names for your cat is positively golden. If I ever get a cat...

9. I don't play soccer, but this smoothie is yummy. Instead of cocoa powder I use chocolate protein powder and I also add chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost. I made it for lunch today and it was quite delicious and filling. 

10. This perfect mug. 

That concludes this week's post. Thanks for stopping by to see what caught my eye this week. 

Have a marvelous rest of your week and as always...

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin. 

Fly Fridays: Dallas Lovin'

My not so little, little booger and I. 

Top/ Shorts/ Necklace/ Sandals: Old Navy
Ring: Jewelmint
Bag: Gap. Similar here
Belt: Lavo
Glasses: Warby Parker

Okay, first and fore most let me start off by apologizing for my almost unflattering windblown look in these pictures. Taylor and I had been WALKING all over downtown Dallas for a good 3 hours by this point. Just a heads up, never ever wear flip-flops for that amount of walking. My feet were disgusting and both of us were a hot mess by the time we took the pictures. Moving on.

It really was an incredible day though. Taylor and I took loads of photos, ate at a fantastic vegan restaurant in Dallas called Spiral Diner, and saw some superb architecture (hence the above picture collage). Besides the flip-flops this was the perfect outfit for running around Dallas in the Texas heat. It was lightweight and comfortable which is a must when the temperatures start rising. 

I'm normally not one for shorts but when I found these little beauties I had to give them a try. The "Boyfriend" cut does wonders everyone. Also, just look at that print! I love em. This top is my go-to top for just about everything... it's bad. You can bet your money on the fact that you will see it again in future posts. The lace detailing on the shoulder adds a bit of interest to any outfit. I have probably 8 or 9 outfits built around this shirt alone. Another one of my summer go-to's is this pastel colour-blocked tote from Gap. I use it nearly every day, even if it doesn't match with my outfit. *gasp*

Side note: I really should be considered as Old Navy's poster child.

The instagram picture is from when my kid brother, Patrick, and I were in San Antonio with my friend Hale. I apparently wear this outfit a lot when I travel! I stick to what I said earlier, nothing beats breezy and comfortable in a Texas summer. 

Thanks for tuning in to this week's Fly Friday post. Until next time!

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin.   

Strikes My Fancy #3

Hello hello! It is that time of the week again. I have quite the assortment of things in store for you guys, so please stick around to see what gems of the interweb have caught my eye!

1. This song + video that is hot off the presses.

No seriously... this song was released today. From Indian Lakes is without a doubt one of my favourite bands. In my top 5 for sure. I've had the honor of meeting them and seeing them several times. They are a bunch of fun and down-to-earth guys. I am anxiously awaiting the release of their new album, but I suppose this will do in the meantime. Enjoy(:

2. This doormat for the days you are feeling anything less than pretty.

3. This list of John Adams' 7 greatest insults. John Adams is my spirit animal for the week.

4. This gif.

5. This list of music jokes that gave me the giggles. Can we all take a minute to appreciate #10?

6. This perfect portrait. 

7. Tacos + Cilantro = Heaven. My love for tacos is eternal. This awesome vegan taco recipe fuels my love for them. It's perfect for summer... and fall, winter, and spring. Probably good for Christmas dinner too. 

8. This plate set from Modcloth was made for me. Well probably not JUST for me, but whatever. It has a whale so I like it. 

9. I would be lost with out Buzzfeed. Here is a list of the 20 best Tumblr posts. It's golden.

10. Last, but certainly not least: this comeback. 

That is all for this week's Strikes My Fancy post! Thanks so much for stopping by. What corners of the Internet have you been loving lately? 

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin. 

  

Fly Friday... On Saturday?

Makin' it snow.
Cardigan: Forever 21
Crop Top: American Eagle; similar here and here.
Tulle Maxi Skirt: Amelia's Fashion Exchange; similar here.
Sandals: Target
Ring: Gift
Bracelet and Necklace: Jewelmint

So I was completely under the impression that today was Friday, but as someone so graciously pointed out it is indeed not Friday, but Saturday. I spent all day yesterday at Six Flags Fiesta Texas riding roller coasters and having my heart jump up my throat on the Bahama Blaster. Seriously guys, that slide is terrifying, exhilarating, and completely worth the heart wrenching terror.

Anywho, I do apologize that it is a day late. Today I will be spending the day at the river-walk with my friend Hale and my kid brother. With all the walking that is in store I figured a breezy tulle skirt with a crop top and lightweight cardi would be perfect. I've been finding every excuse to wear this skirt since I purchased it recently. I just love it so much. Tulle is just about my favourite thing in the world. I have a lot of favourites, but oh well.

The top is actually part of an old dress that was given to me several years ago. I decided the dress needed an update, so I separated the top from the skirt. I now have a short tulle skirt and a cute white crop top. I was very pleased with how it turned out. Look for the skirt in future posts!

Thank you for stopping by! I'm off to spend some quality time with friends and family now.
Until next time.

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin.

Strikes My Fancy Tuesday #2

Hello hello! It is that time of the week again. Welcome to this week's Strikes My Fancy post. I have a lovely assortment of things in store for you guys, so please stick around to see what gems of the interweb have caught my eye!

1. Wye Oak- Civilian

This song quickly became one of my favourites after I discovered it on the Walking Dead. It is from Season 2 Episode 10, and it is played at the end when Rick and Shane are driving off into the sunset. It fit perfectly and it captured the wild look in Shane's eye that tipped us off that some major stuff was about to go down. It captured the struggle between his desires and morality. Needless to say I was hooked and after Dead, White, and Blue Weekend on AMC my love for this song was sparked once more. Enjoy its brilliance my friends.

2. Speaking of the Walking Dead...

3. These needlepoints totally get me.

4.  If only I had the patience. 

5. This touching story about an elephant crying after being freed from 50 years of torture. They are truly brilliant creatures. 

6.  Mycroft dealing with his diet.

7. The power of a photo is astounding. Especially this set that deals with aging and seeing the person we used to be in the mirror. 

8. Me dealing with my diet.

9. This incredible list of vegan comfort foods that I want to try immediately. With all these awesome recipes I NEED to have second breakfast. 

10. Lastly, this cake that fuels my love for peaches and that phrase. 

As always thanks for tuning in for this week's Strikes My Fancy. You are now free to roam the wonderful place known as the Internet and find what strike your fancy as well.

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin. 

Fly Fridays: Red, White, and Anchors

Dress/Shoes/Bangles/Bag: Old Navy
Rings: Charming Charlies

Well Happy Fourth of July! I hope you are enjoying your day and that you are eating plenty of good food.

I am getting cozy with AMC for the Dead, White, and Blue Weekend. Any plans that I had are now out the window... well all except for fireworks tonight. WOO!

I have an obnoxious amount of navy + red in my wardrobe, so dressing for Independence Day has been no problem for me. I think I "accidentally" wore it nearly everyday this week. I am also apparently a walking poster child for Old Navy. I'm fairly certain that half of my closet is made up of their product.

This anchor t-shirt dress is one of my favourite 'casual' dresses to throw on. I am really bad at doing casual. I have 'hobo' or super fancy with no in between, so when I find something that I can make somewhat casual I am ecstatic. As I stated last Friday this combination of colours is a classic and is perfect for any day out, even for ones that do not include fireworks. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, now go enjoy the rest of America's day of Birth! 

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin. 

Strikes My Fancy Tuesday

So this is a new thing to Oh My Bliss and I am super excited for it because it is the time of the week that I get to share my love of the Internet with you all! Huzzah for isolation! *ahem* I mean huzzah for totally normal and functioning social lives... 

Regardless these will be brief posts about things on the interweb that struck my fancy throughout the week. 

1. This song is basically the anthem of my life right now. 

I'm broke, but "I'm not sinking, I'm just kicking it at sea level." This man is so incredibly talented and he has a direct link to my funny bone. I had the opportunity to meet him a couple weeks ago when I was working Warped Tour. It was magical. He was humble and just overwhelmingly awesome. You can check out more of his stuff here.

2. This powerful six word story:

3. This Shirt that I am pretty sure was made for me.

4. This magical Modcloth ode to one of my favourite sea creatures

5. These gnarly DIY bookends that I must make soon. Probably with dinos because dinosaurs. 

6. This Sherlolly fan art that made me smile. Also I really dig the pink socks.

7. These Vegan Chocolate Energy Balls of deliciousness that I've made like 4 times already... I may be eating them right now. Regardless they rock. Go eat them. 

8. This because I am actually so worried about it. SWEAR TO ME.

9. This playlist because let's be honest The Fault in Our Stars movie had an incredible soundtrack.

10. This picture from Saturday night when I saw PENTATONIX live in Allen, TX. It was unbelievable. 

photocred: Hayden. 

Thanks for tuning into my weekly dose of interweb lovin'. 

Stay Golden,

xxCaitlin.