Saturday 30 June 2012

Promising


{ F21 top, shorts, & ring | Express cardigan | Kohls shoes | mom's belt | James Avery rose ring | vintage watch | Aldo sunnies } 

Is it seriously the last day of June?? Holy cow! This month just flew by; I'm still having trouble believing half my summer vacation is over. I feel like any moment now I'm just going to blink and it will already be time to go back to school. Noooo!

However, the month of July does look promising. Trae and I will be heading to Seattle for a week, and I'm super stoked! I love traveling to cities I've never been before and seeing what adventures they have to offer. Do you guys have any vacation plans coming up?

xx

And the winner of the Zzouzi Vintage giveaway is... #8 // Laura!
Please email me to claim your prize!


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Friday 29 June 2012

A Real Post



Instead of my usual Fancy That Friday post, I wanted to share a bit of my life lately. I know it's considered "blogging taboo" to talk about anything sad or negative, which I totally understand. People don't usually care to hear about others' problems when we're already dealing with so much of our own. I try my best to keep my blog upbeat and light-hearted, but hey, this is also a life blog and nothing was more life-altering than what happened to my family and I last summer.

It all happened so fast. One day I didn't have a care in the world, just enjoying my time off from school. Then the next day I'm suddenly being called to rush to the hospital because something had happened to my cousin, Robbie. A week or so later he passed away due to physical complications, and our lives were forever changed. I had never lost anyone I loved before, even all my grandparents are still alive. Robbie was the most fun-loving, kind, and generous person who could make anyone laugh and feel welcome, so to have someone like him taken away from our lives was a shock to everyone.

Anyway, it's been an entire year since it all happened and a tough year at that. Watching those I care about  suffer over Robbie's passing is the most heart-wrenching thing I've ever experienced. It's a feeling of wanting to do anything possible to make them feel better but knowing nothing would suffice. To commemorate Robbie, the family all got together at the church where we held his funeral and released personalized balloons up into the sky. It was a thoughtful moment between all of us.

I'm not sure where we go from here, or if my family's heartbreak will ever subside. Even I still don't know how to deal with it all, so I kind of just push it aside and focus on other things like school and work. That's not to say I don't think about it every now and again and have a personal moment to myself (a.k.a. cry-fest in my car), but for the most part, I choose not to let my emotions show in that sense. Probably not the best route to take, but I'm new at this, so it's the best I got. I won't be discussing this anymore on the blog after today, I just wanted one post where I can vent about it all and well... just be real.

xx

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Wednesday 27 June 2012

Sneaky Sneaky


{ Agaci blazer | Old Navy tee | Francesca's skirt | DSW wedges | F21 ring | vintage watch | thrifted necklace | gift clutch }

Oh, the joys of high-low skirts! I love how they give the illusion that my legs begin at my boobs. Then once I change clothes I come back to the reality that I am forever a shorty. I suppose I'm just living a lie... Don't tell anyone!

I found this blazer hiding behind a pile of lacey "unmentionables". Don't know what it was doing there; I suspect some previous shopper must have hidden it to try and save it for future purchasing. Sneaky sneaky ms. mysterious shopper, but I'm onto your ways.

xx

p.s.// be sure to enter the $25 Zzouzi Vintage giveaway!

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Monday 25 June 2012

My Own Rules Were Meant to be Broken


{ F21 top, skirt, sandals, & ring | mom's necklace | vintage watch | Target sunnies }

Back in high school, I always made it a point to never wear the same article of clothing twice in one month (as if anyone would notice), so here I am wearing this denim top twice in one week! "Shame on you!" is probably what my 16-year-old self would say, but phooey on her. I love taking a staple piece and remixing it in different ways. You guys don't mind, right?

xx

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Saturday 23 June 2012

Zzouzi Vintage Giveaway! {closed}



Hey y'all! Todays giveaway is brought to you by my lovely sponsor, Sarah Zzouzi! She's offering $25 credit for one lucky reader to her awesome vintage and handmade shop! Here's a little bit more about her and her sister who run their business together:

Sarah Azzouzi is one half of a sister team that runs Zzouzi Vintage, based in Chicago. Sarah studied hat making, fashion design, and fibers at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago(SAIC) and Kawtar is currently attending SAIC. They are originally from Portland, Maine. Some obsessions they have are all things nautical, Harry Potter, sparkly, and anything with animals on it! Sarah's passion for vintage grew while studying fashion garment history while at school, while Kawtar's grew from an obsession with 80's hair metal bands. They love thrifting and creating unique treasures!

For ONE entry, you must:
1. Be a follower of Daydream Frenzy
2. Like Zzouzi Vintage on Facebook
3. Visit their shop & leave a comment with
the item you would buy if you won

Bonus entries 
(leave a separate comment for each of the following):
1.Follow the Zzouzi Vintage blog
2. Follow Sarah Zzouzi on Twitter
3. Follow me on Twitter
4. Like Daydream Frenzy on Facebook
5. Tweet or blog about this giveaway with link attached

This giveaway will run until June 30th, 12pm CST and is open to all readers! Good luck!

xx

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Friday 22 June 2012

Fancy That Friday; Mint



This week I'm in love with all things mint colored!
What color(s) are you obsessing over lately?

♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ / ♥ /

xx

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Thursday 21 June 2012

July Sponsorship



I am now accepting new sponsors for the month of July! Remember, I offer free button swaps (small size - 200x75) to anyone who follows my blog (must have at least 100 followers), but only a few spots are available so be sure to email me (daydreamfrenzy(at)gmail.com) to reserve a space!

 In addition, I offer medium, large and extra large ad space for super cheap (no need to be a follower). The rates won't always be this low so take advantage of it while you still can! :) I also offer an XXL size for just one person who would really like to get maximum exposure for their blog or business. Paypal is the preferred method of payment.

Click here for more information on rates, benefits, & statistics!

 xx

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Tuesday 19 June 2012

Romp If You Want To


{ Target romper & wedges | F21 denim top, ring & necklace | Aldo sunnies }

I've always been a fan of rompers; they're like an entire ensemble wrapped in one article of clothing. Top? Check. Bottoms? Check. So simple! The only awkward thing about them is when you need to use the little ladies' room, you basically have to strip naked (which isn't such a bad idea in this Texas heat... Kidding. Kinda). But let's overlook that, deal? Deal.

I just realized today is the last day of spring! Time to break out the summer outfits!

xx

And the winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway is... #23 // April G!
Please email me to claim your prize!


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Sunday 17 June 2012

For Dad



This post goes out to my favorite guy in the world! My dad, also known as the man who who stayed up late with me to read Harry Potter when I was eight-years old (thus commencing my obsession with the stories), the man who would check under the bed for me when I swore I heard a scary noise, and the man who showed up at my 5th grade Halloween party dressed as Austin Powers to surprise me (making me the coolest kid in class).

I'm very blessed to have grown up with such a fun and loving father because I know that there are many kids out there who aren't as lucky. So thank you, Dad, for all the laughs, talks, and memories. People always tell me I'm an exact female replica of you, and I take pride in that. If only I had inherited your British accent as well (then I'd be extra cool)... Happy Father's Day!

xx

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Friday 15 June 2012

Fancy That Friday; Father's Day Gift Ideas

World's Best Pop including soda pop, lollipop, poptart, and popcorn! Clever!

Breakfast in bed isn't just for moms y'know!

This is the Holy Grail of gift baskets for dad!

I'm pretty sure they reused an old Starbucks bottle for this! How smart!

This packaging idea is adorable!


I adore this idea of filling retro soda bottled with dad's favorite goodies!

Have a great Friday, friends! :) And please be sure
to enter the Shabby Apple $50 Giftcard Giveaway!

xx

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Thursday 14 June 2012

Another Approach


{ F21 top & turquoise ring | thrifted skirt | mom's belt | GoJane wedges | vintage watch & stone ring }

I feel like it has been ages since I've done an outfit post! Things have been really hectic lately. I finally got a summer job! It's at a restaurant called BJ's Brewhouse, and I got hired as a hostess. I'm very grateful since I have literally no restaurant experience, but it does suck having to wear all black whilst summer has commenced!

This look was kind of thrown together at the last minute as I was being hurried out the door. Back in my middle school days, I would always wear pink and black together, but it was a bit to the extreme (I'm talking black pants and hot pink top, yikes). So I went for another approach with the same like colors, but I think pastel pink and black stripes are a better fit! Hopefully my middle school-self would say the same ;)

Be sure to enter the Shabby Apple $50 Giftcard Giveaway!

xx

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Tuesday 12 June 2012

Shabby Apple $50 Giftcard Giveaway! {closed}



This week's giveaway is brought to you by Shabby Apple! I adore their retro collections of stunning dresses and unique swimsuits! One lucky reader will have the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to their shop! Lovely!

 For ONE entry, you must:
1. Be a follower of Daydream Frenzy
2. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook
3. Visit Shabby Apple & leave a comment below listing your favorite item!

 Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each): 
1. Follow me on Twitter
2. Like Daydream Frenzy on Facebook
3. Follow me on Instagram (@rachelxemma)

Giveaway is open from now until June 19th, 12pm CST,
and open to US readers only. Good luck, everyone!

xx

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