Ringing In The New Year.

Velvet Dress, T-Strap Shoes, Clip on Earrings: Thrifted.

Cream Circle Scarf, Cameo Ring: Target.

Cream Tights: Gift.

Braid Headband: Claire's.

Hello everyone & happy last day of 2011!

I'm not a big 'New Year's Resolution' maker, but upon looking at last year's post on this day I did happen to make one that I had completely forgot about. At this time last year I was suffering terribly from my OCD. It was taking my life over. I couldn't eat, I could sleep, I didn't want to go to school, or do anything at frankly. I felt so helpless and defeated and didn't know where to turn to. Last year I made the resoltion to overcome my OCD, and you all know what? I did.

I'm so proud of myself and how far I've come in just a year. Yes, I did have to resort to medicine to help beat OCD, but that doesn't mean I didn't have to fight it on my own either. I truly never though that I'd be able to get away from all that I was suffering, but I proved myself wrong. And I couldn't be happier.

So this year what's my resolution? Hmm it's a tough one. I always feel like when I make resolutions I set myself up too high, and then get disappointed when I can't succeed. I know I want to try and eat healthier and exercise more this year because 2011 was a rough year for me regarding body image, but I'm afraid of letting myself down if I can't. So I suppose I'll make an unofficial New Year's Resolution. To have a healthy and happy year. To make 2012 the best year yet ❤

Love you all and have a beautiful New Year's...

With much love, Lauren.

2011 In Review - {July-December}

{JULY}

{AUGUST}

{SEPTEMBER}

{OCTOBER}

{NOVEMBER}

{DECEMBER}

Hello everyone!

Here is the second half of the 2011 recap post for Someone Like You. This year I...

❤ JULY: Received my second sponsorship from Misikko.

Got my wisdom teeth taken out (check it out here. Lolz).

Visited Ohio's ice cream capital.

Had my blog re-hauled.

Got a hostess job at Cheddar's Restaurant.

Had my senior pictures taken.

❤ AUGUST: Celebrated my 18th birthday on the first.

Procrastinated my senior English assignment.

Visited the county fair.

Met up with some fellow Ohio bloggers.

Started my senior year of high school.

❤ SEPTEMBER: Voted on my school top ten homecoming court (biggest surprise of my life!).

Purcased my first DSLR camera.

Went to the apple orchard.
Quit my job at Cheddar's (good riddance).

❤ OCTOBER: Had a lovely time at my senior homecoming.

Visited the pumpkin patch.

Received my third sponsorship from Anjolee.

Dressed up as a (messy) smurfette for Halloween.

❤ NOVEMBER: Celebrated the two year anniversary of Someone Like You.

Had many struggles with my weight/self acceptance.

❤ DECEMBER: Hosted my first giveaway via Shabby Apple.

Was forced to face my worst fear after my sister got sick.

Whew, what a busy second half of the year! I'll be back tomorrow with my final outfit post of 2011...Crazy to think about!

With much love, Lauren.

2011 In Review - {January-June}

{JANUARY}

{FEBRUARY}

{MARCH}

{APRIL}

{MAY}

{JUNE}

Hello everyone!

Here is the first half of my 2011 recap post for the months January to June. Tomorrow I'll have up August to December! Going back to find all of these pictures was so incredible though because I can't believe how fast time has flown... I literally am not exaggerating when I say I feel like I just took some of these outfit photos yesterday! From a style standpoint 2011 was the best year I've had yet. I'm proud of myself and the style I've begun to develop, and I'm only more excited to see how my style evolves in 2012!

❤ JANUARY: Started my OCD medicine and started to regain my life back.

❤ FEBRUARY: Started a formspring for a week to see how my classmates actually perceived me.

Walked in a prom dress fashion show.

❤ MARCH: Started applying for jobs.

Had a tragic and first experience with death.

Lost a friendship that meant everything to me.

❤ APRIL: Finished my junior paper on body image.

❤ MAY: Went to my Junior prom.

Named Trendsetter of the month for Mode Republic.

Got poison ivy :(

Toured Kent (!)

❤ JUNE: Went to the Schnormeir Gardens.

Received my first sponsorship.

Dressed up for Great Gatsby day for school.

Matt graduated from high school.

Celebrated my four year anniversary with Matt.

With much love, Lauren. 

P.S. Here is 2010's first half of the year review if you'd like to take a peek: ❤

(Oh, how I've changed!)