Snapshots

Summer is in full bloom, and with the beautiful sun and flowers comes allergies and melting from heat (no air conditioning ahhh!). Unfortunately, I haven't been able to create new blog posts in a while for you guys, so I thought a lil update was in order!

An incredibly talented artist, I've been head over heels in love with Sibylline Meynet's dreamy pieces since I first saw her Adventure Time illustrations circling tumblr months ago. Not only did Sibylline draw me (I almost cried when it popped up on my instagram feed...!), but she sent me the original drawing when I bought her darling pastel dolls pins and Adventure Time stickers! Truly one of the most magical parcels I've ever received - and Sibylline's drawing of me now hangs in my office framed - is that vain?! ;)

I've always loved film photography, but have been so intimidated by it to really pursue learning how to use film cameras - so I finally caved and bought a Fujifilm Instax Mini figuring it would be a good way to start experimenting! And I am absolutely in love - all of my pictures are digital, and being able to hold physical copies of your photos without printing them is such a luxury! There is a bit of a learning curve (I'm so spoiled with digital - taking a billion pictures at once until it's perfect hehe), but overall really easy to use! I can't wait to take more and hopefully get better *__*

July Fourth makeup! // Current uniform: f21 blouse, American Apparel tennis skirt, Modcloth purse & ASOS bag // Manicure of choice this summer: watermelons to match my shorts! // Being a busy bee and wearing these darling Hello Holiday glasses!

I have a bunch of exciting things up my sleeve - watch this space!

How's your summer so far? Have anything fun planned? <3

Hello February!

I know, I know - where have I been?! With the new year came a heap of obstacles that snowballed and left me unable to keep Mermaidens updated - boo! I've finally sorted everything out and am able to share new posts with you guys - and thank goodness because I have missed you all so much ;___;

After such an long hiatus, a post catching you up whats been going on in my life would be apropos, right?!:

One of my new years resolutions was to start drawing more, and my first instinct was to draw cute fruit patterned backgrounds (and isn't my strawberry iPhone case the cutest?)!

I interviewed Miss Marlena for MissRobin's newest issue and much to my surprise, I spotted an illustrated version of my face with Marlena alongside the article! You will be seeing more of this issue in a future post so stay tuned :3

Finally found my dream Forever 21 shirt that had been sold out for months and organized my makeup in a pretty way - okay I guess this really wasn't newsworthy but the picture is pretty!?

On January 19th, my cat Fi passed away. We found her on our doorstep in 1998 and she has followed me from ages 5 to 20 through several moves, new animals, and helped me cope with some of the hardest moments of my life. It was all very sudden and it's been very difficult to wrap my head around - but thanks to the outpouring of love and support I received from readers via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, email, etc - I feel like I am coming to accept it. I can't thank you enough if you sent me a note - it helped me more then I could ever articulate.

The highlight of the January was, without a doubt, eating donuts with photographer Hana Haley in Portland on the 23rd! When Hana approached me to model for her, I was a bit afraid it was too good to be true. In the back of my mind I have secretly wished I could model once or twice - but to be honest I never thought anybody would consider me particularly special enough to photograph and I worried my shyness would interfere if I DID get a chance, somehow.

So imagine my absolute bewilderment and glee when I found myself posing for one of my favorite photographers! I had the most wonderful time - Hana not only immediately put me at ease and helped me forget to be nervous posing in front of strangers, but proved to be extremely funny and it was a pleasure to watch her set up a shot. Saying I feel extremely blessed and lucky to work with such a talented lady is an understatement and I will forever be grateful for such a wonderful opportunity! Hana has updated a few pictures from the shoot here and I will be making a post with the full series when it is released! <3

Please please let me know you have been and I hope you have a beautiful week!

June Diary

To be honest, June really hasn't been my month! My dog got scratched on the eye and I had to get up every two hours to help give her medicine, which then made me spiral into having a terrible sleeping schedule, and having a few disappointments come my way happen all this month - I'm somewhat happy to say goodbye to June :c

Since I am desperately behind in posts and miss you all so terribly, I thought I'd share some pictures of the highlights in an effort to end this month on a positive note!

We'll start with a few cute outfits I was able to document thanks to my trusty webcam for now - you can expect proper outfit posts this July!

Wearing: Target sweater & necklace by We Were Warriors* // thrifted pinafore

Gingham bralet, $5 on sale at Charlotte Russe // skirt by Lashes of London*

Tiny Tangerines pins // hair puff by the incredible Pop That Cassette*

Dreamy rainboots by Chicwish* // ice cream hair clip by Twinkie Chan

Reading & loving ASOS' Fashion Up with the wonderful Kilo Kish on the cover & my new Lazy Oaf cat socks // various mermaid accessories - necklaces by I Love Crafty*, pin by Cake Eater, & meowmaid by The Albino Hare*

Please tell me how your June was - and here's hoping I have better luck this July! ;) ♡♡♡

Candy Floss

After a winter that has seemed to last forever, it seems the sun has finally begun to peek through the clouds and I'm ecstatic! There is something about the way the sun streams into my room that is just so gorgeous; which I tried to capture in the above picture - I had to share even with my silly, ~*~serious face and messy background!

In the beginning of March I had the pleasure to explore a big mall for the first time in years (the last place I lived for 3+ years had no malls!) with my friend Kayla and had the most wonderful time! There was an ice cream shop, MAC Cosmetics (I'm going back for some new lipstick soon *_*), Sephora, Forever 21, a theater, bookstore, and most importantly, a photobooth! I've never been in one before, and had such fun (as evidenced by my face in the middle picture hehe)! My friend is covered up for now - not sure if she would approve of me posting her on here just yet :)

I went a bit overboard in Forever 21 - there was so much cute stuff *_* I ended up getting this skirt, black dress (which you will see in my next post!), blouse, and pink dress! In my defense, I hadn't been there in ages! ;P

Also got some candy, but of course! ^^

Meanwhile, ModCloth is having a contest! If you have a moment, please spare me (or Anna or October!) - a vote! It would be much appreciated ♡

Kisses!
Kailey

February Highlights

Saying goodbye to a month is always sad for me (cue "where has the time gone!!!" moments of PANIC), so in order to cheer myself up, I decided to compile some of my favorite things that happened this February into a "month in review" type post! Hope this isn't boring to you guys and let me know your own highlights for the month in the comments! ♡

Valentine's Day - conversation hearts, surprise valentine from Marlena, pen pal letter, heart garland, & valentine from Sarah, & me holding a huge heart wreath - as one does

Being drawn by the unbelievably talented Michelle, interviewed by the impeccably dressed October from October Rebel, and featured on Micaela Hoo's blog!

Getting back into illustrating and completing commissions for Powder Doom and City Girl Slim

Receiving the most incredible parcel ever from Marlena ♡

Exploring my new town and eating some truly wonderful food - bacon cheeseburger and fries, raspberry sorbet, shamrock shake, & taco pizza

And I was particularly happy with this month's batch of outfit posts! To review: Rose Garden, Liquorice, and Bubblegum

Other Highlights:
- Going to the movies with my friend Kayla and having an Adventure Time marathon at her house
- Receiving such thoughtful/encouraging emails and comments from you guys - seriously the best! ♡

What are you looking forward to in March?

♡,
Kailey

Hi!atus

Hello! And goodbye :( Unfortunately the time has rolled around where I need to dedicate my time 100% to packing and cleaning (it's been a very long road, getting ready to move to a new state)!

HOWEVER, I have some blog posts queued for here and on my tumblr - and you can always reach me on twitter or by email. So hopefully you won't miss me too~ much ^.~

Hugs and kisses!

Kailey

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