To Dress like Katniss

Time to update my look... Hunger Games style. 

As I was reading the Hunger Games books I found myself wanted to dress more and more like the character of Katniss. I found myself inspired by her style in the arena and leaving me wanting her leather hunting boots and her father's hunting jacket which was worn to perfection. 

I actually did go out seeking a pair boots similar to what I expected Katniss would wear. I couldn't get them off my mind... my inner hunger games victor needed these boots to survive. And I can't deny a need for shoes.   

image via Nordstrom

Katniss served as my inspiration and I was pulling clothes out of my closet that I would normally look right past. I was putting together pieces that were not my typical style, yet I felt comfortable in them all day. 

This outfit in particular had people commenting to me about how it looked like I was an "outdoors girl" or that I was "going camping." I wasn't exactly getting "you look like Katniss," but close enough. 

Now I know Katniss wouldn't be wearing heels in the arena. But seriously I can't take her style literally guys... where would I put the bow and arrow all day if I did?! 

In all seriousness I would love to purchase a mockingjay pin (I'm a nerd). I think it would be a fun accessory to any jacket and subtle nod to the books/movie.

I really wish I was better at braiding my own hair. I would love to perfect the art of doing a side braid. This one here was fun for a while, but kept falling out and became more bobby pins than braid by the end of the day. If I could master the braid it would help spice things up and I would have a whopping four different things that I could do with my hair. 

Outfit:

(all past season styles)

Jeans: American Eagle

T-Shirt: GAP

Shirt: NY&Company

Shoes: Blowfish

Vest: JCPenny

My Hunger Games

While all of the other kids were off drinking this weekend, I was spending my day online shopping and creating Hunger Games trend boards. I am a nerd. 

Makes me really really miss making trend boards back in school. It might have been my favorite part of the design process. 

I love to clip photos an arrange them in a way that shows exactly what inspires me. 

Here is just a little more proof that at times I wish I was Katniss... well except for the whole her having to fight to save her life thing. That part wouldn't be fun. But the clothes... that would be fun. 

• First of all if I had the extra money just sitting around I would spend it on this amazing Vivienne Westwood coat. If i put it on I can guarentee that I would never take it off. 
• My boots! Comfortable... I highly suggest them to anyone. 
• How cute are those bracelets?! If you have read the books then you know how sweet it would be to give those bracelets to someone.
• The pin and earrings would be fun to doll up a dull outfit. 
• I need to hunt down that nail polish set. Every color is perfectly selected. 
• That braid!!! I need to learn to braid like that!!!

My Hunger Games by buttonsandbobbins featuring dot jewelry

Vivienne Westwood genuine leather jacket, £659
Steve Madden strap shoes, $136
Pin jewelry, $46
newburycomics.com - Hunger Games - Deluxe Replica Arena Jacket (S), $130

My Week...My Photos

Thanks to my camera phone I have been snapping photos throughout the week of the things around me that make me happy or bring me inspiration. Which brings me to my new weekly post idea... A recap of the week thru photos. Simple as that. 

As time goes I will post more and in a more creative way, but here is a good start. 

A heart straw in my DC for Valentine's Day. 

What I wish I was doing constantly. Oh Buttons, you are so cute when you sleep. 

Brian surprised me with a heart shaped pizza for V-Day.
Just like our first Valentine's Day together.  Awwww....

My survival guide.... a good book, Diet Coke and Wheat Thins!!!