our tree doesn't look that bad compared to when we decorate it with preschool ornaments

Well, I'm back. For tonight, anyways. So far break has been a good combination of fun and relaxation, just the way I like it. There was nothing to do today though, except try to eavesdrop on my parents discussing gifts (whoops) and eat all the cookies my dad's students gave him. IN MY DEFENSE...there is no defense. He likes cookies and he loves his students. Whoops.It was -3 degrees F outside and I couldn't play in the snow as I'd hoped, but I did take the dog out for about 15 minutes. I wore 4 scarves and by the time I got back my legs and arms were puffy and red and itched like hell. I think I'm allergic to fresh air.Anyways, my day was certainly livened up when I received Isabel's blogger package in the mail! I was super excited, and everything is marvelous. The adorable dress that I'm wearing here was from her, I wore it today and decided to play around with accessories whilst standing next to our bare and depressingly small Jul tree. I don't know which is more pathetic-that it's almost as short as me or that I'm not even as tall as it.o hai mom in the background...i like your pants...
Either way, the dress is amazing. And comfy. And warm. Okay, when did epic clothes become practical? And WHERE WAS I?!?! Probably stuffing my shoulders with CDs or wearing leggings over my head or something. Did I actually think that wouldn't dislocate my shoulder/choke me?
Oh brain, you and your expectations.Also in the package was an awesome green 80's purse, skinny jeans Isabel sewed patches on (epic), a fur hairclip, an awesome card from the stationary I mentioned in my holiday guide, and-last but not least-thermal socks. An Isabel package isn't an Isabel package without em! I won't be able to wear them as well as she does but at least better than my dad, who is trying to bribe me into letting him borrow them because he refuses to turn up the heat and would rather bundle up. Normally I'm fine with that, it's fun FRUiTS-ing my outfits up with layers and I prefer being cold to warm. But in this case bundling up means him breathing on/being within 3 feet of my lovely socks, and that just WON'T FLY AROUND HERE. I obvz said no.Thank you Isabel!! Your package should be coming soon, ahempostalserviceahem. Now, time to clean out this joint:
And chhhappy cccchhhhanukkah to those that celebrated it tonight, I ccchhhope it was ccchhhhopping with cccffffffun.
That last one doesn't make sense. And it looks like it says coffin/muffin. Huh.

dress from isabel. dad's old glasses. sister's purse. headband, gift. jeffrey campbell oxfords, solestruck.com.

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow. first comment on style rookie?! i didnt think it was possible. haha.

you're so great tavi!

K8 said...

Cute outfit! Love the dress!

RunBarbara said...

this is so odd....i have that same purse- not the green 80s one but the red/white/navy one. i wonder if they were litter mates and now miss each other...

suzette said...

those jeans really are epic. i want me a pair. i love your tree, even though it is short and appears to be in the middle of your kitchen. short ones are sweeter anyways, speaking as a five foot fifteen year old.

Amelia said...

I love your blue sweater and the green bag. Wow, it's really cold over there.

net said...

i like everything i see.

Shade said...

arent you jewish? Watevs my friend is jewish and her mom wants a christmas tree hahah. Love that dress and those glasses!!

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Tavi said...

thanks guys!
Suzette-that was when we first got it, it's now in our living room but still just as bare XD
shade-Jewish and Norwegian! We celebrate Jul out of tradition but minus the religious part.

sophie said...

That dress is so lovely.
And happy Hanukkah/Chanukah/Chanuka/Hanukka/how many other variations are there? to you too!

TheShoeGirl said...

HAPPY HANUKKAH!!!!!!!!!!

Oy to the world! ;)

xoxox

Nadine said...

Fabulous dress - it looks terrific with the bag. How do you make retro styles look so fresh?

Fantastic wardrobe shot! I often wonder how many clothes truly-stylish outfit-ov-thee-day bloggers actually own. (Plenty!) I'm deeply intrigued by the wedding-dress-type garment . .

Soul Tanggg said...

-3 degrees!??
thats hard core!
i'd never leave the house

Anonymous said...

lets see more pics of ur mom ;)

Strawberry Fields said...

you are rather funny! i love the tartan dress and those glasses are just beyond cool! =)

Tara Rose said...

My dear Tavi,

your gorg looks and clever fashion never ceases to amaze me. This is a tad embarrassing because I think you will say no but would you consider making a blog together???

you know where to find me.
xoxo, T.

Boré said...

tartan flapper
tart an' flapper

;)

Anonymous said...

honestly tavi, i think you're the smartest and most creative person i know.

i mean, not even i, much older than you, can sound so smart or think of wear cd's as shoulder pads..

if only i had the knowledge & creativity as you! i swear i wouldn't know you were 12 if you covered your face or something..

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas! The dress is marvellous...

Anonymous said...

wowzas! i love that dress... gee, i wish i got isabel packages :(

anyways, happy hanukah guys! xx

Hannah said...

happy christmas tavi!

(love the glasses & the dress)
and also happy Hanukkah!

Tavi said...

nadine-It's actually my sister's XD this used to be her closet so some are still in here. She saw it at a sale at a theater getting rid of costumes and since it was only 50 cents she felt responsible to buy it. It takes up an absurd amount of space.

aussie couture-There's no reason to be embarrassed! I would love to take up your offer but unfortunately don't have the time. Running this blog alone is ridiculously time consuming and there are many things outside of blogworld that come first, like school and my bat mitzvah. I wish I could say yes. Your blog itself is pretty rad, you don't need me :)

him-Bahaha, yes, I suppose so.

Anon-Aw, you're making me blush! I often wondered had I covered my face or never mentioned my age would all these catty articles not have been written about "ZOMG 12 YR OLD", you bring up an interesting point...

Tavi said...

kelly cree-Haha, she sometimes jokes and asks if her outfit is good enough to go on my blog. Maybe some holiday pictures will have her in them.

Fashion Tidbits said...

you are incredible

Anonymous said...

Happy Hanukkah Tavi! It's a lovely -20 F here in North Dakota:)

Anonymous said...

Hi,I read your blog since, I think, one week, but I really like it a lot. It's different from others (and web is overpopulated by fashion blogs, popping out every day)and it catches me for the writings and the pictures. You're also really funny, and to me is so important taking fashion not so seriously as many people do.
Age really doesn't matter...:)
Sorry for my bad english (I'm italian)and happy christmas!
Silvia

keira antoia rose said...

Happy Haunkkah!And Happy Holidays!! The red dress is so cute. I liked when you layered the sweater over it.

xoxo Isabella Clarisse xoxo
www.tasteoffashionkar.blogspot.com

Isabel said...

Yesss, you got it! YOU LOOK SO GREAT IN THE DRESS! I'm am sooper dooper happy I sent all that stuff to you, and I can't wait to get your package! Yay! :)

WendyB said...

Your sister has a nice purse!

Lydia O'Connor said...

You are amazing! I love your style and cute, clever writing style. I love love love it!
<3 (encyclo)lydia

Hazel said...

um, the sweater is EPIC. the plaid dress is so lolita, even though i understand it's sort of hard to pull off the lolita look at our ages without being completely creepy...

NICE TREE.
NICE PURSE.
NICE EVERYTHING.

Belinda said...

Well, at least you have a christmas tree. At my house we have a kumquat tree, no joke. I bet it's less than three feet tall, haha.

blogger packages sound fun to receive. Full of like surprises and whatnot.

Anonymous said...

chhh minues 3. It was -32 with the windchill here today

reckless daughter said...

whoa...nice closet. I can't believe it actually rivals mine! :)

Anonymous said...

Tavi - your style is getting more and more sophisticated, it's delightful to watch you put clothes together! You're going to be a style MAVEN pretty soon!

:)
Adorkable Grrl

Sam Raskin said...

Hey Tavi,

Thanks for telling me (if somewhat against your will) about your blog on Saturday. Your writing truly does justice to your maturity and humor--quite an accomplishment given your abundance of both. I'm very impressed with the breadth and diversity of styles you use in your art. And most of all, I'm impressed that you could brave a whole fifteen minutes outside today!

Kelly said...

oh man, i wish i was wearing that dress! it is TOO amazing!

HeyHuiyunn said...

cute dress! :]

Anonymous said...

hey tavi. love the blog! it rox. so does the dress. where can i get one? also i am really confused about the cold cause it gets really really hot in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. also who cares how old u r. i am 13 so i know how u feel bout the age thing. i love ur tree. i am also smaller than our tree.that sucks. love ur syle. Louise, adelaide, australia.

Anonymous said...

due for a haircut, tavi! :)

Sarah Silva said...

Hahaha. I've been eating all of my mom's teacher cookies as well!

Alecca Rox said...

1.I love the dress, it is so.. Christmas-at-home!
2.And I rrrreally like ur dad's glasses, surreal on you.
3.Cookies are made to be eaten!

Happy Christmas! x, A.

Anonymous said...

Hello :)
I am french girl who have 13 years old and.. I love your BLOG :D
So Wonderful. And I love your dress too ! It's so cool.
Have a good day (or a good night, I don't know ^^)
Happy Christmas !
xoxo
Maelane

Tavi said...

Thanks guys!
Anon-It's cold because I live in the US! Also the dress is vintage, you'll have to shop around.

philters-I literally cut it after I took these pictures.

Marian said...

Tavi you are gorgeous dear and fabulous.
love the dress on you and the green bag.lovely pressie.
wishing you happy holidays and great new year.
muah
marian

Anonymous said...

While having fun reading your entry, and after having watched the cute snapshot of your closet, i too am suddenly reminded that my joint is in a bad need of cleaning also. LOL.. Happy Holidays Tavi! ^^

Anonymous said...

nice dress its rather cute!

Anonymous said...

hey I just wanna say that you are amazing I´m just one year older then you but I have a question: how can you be so brave, that you dare to stand out and have your own style?

bye keep rockin'

Anonymous said...

tavi, as i know it is an indian/sri lankan name. i had a look at your blog for the first time today. are you still 12? when you can you should come to melbourne. you're so melbourne.
you'll have fun here. cheers

Anonymous said...

tavi, as i know it is an indian/sri lankan name. i had a look at your blog for the first time today. are you still 12? when you can you should come to melbourne. you're so melbourne.
you'll have fun here. cheers

Sarah Talaat said...

oh my gosh-- have that same stationary! I hardly ever use it cause I want it to to last. It only gets sent to people I really like... ha. I love reading your blog! I f you have time, I would love for you to read mine (www.redefinder.blogspot.com). It's still in the beginning phase, so would love some tips would be LOVERLY

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