xo Mia: October Activities

Monday, October 6, 2014

October Activities

Magical girls need pink lipstick. @lulus dress, F21 vest. #ootd

DIY a denim vest. Now that the weather is cooling down, denim vests are comfortable to wear again! Grab a cheapo vest from Forever 21 or a thrift shop and decorate it to your heart's content. Dip dye, install studs, sew on patches, add buttons... make it yours!

Make cinnamon roll pancakes. With a swirl of cinnamon-sugar in the middle, Kerbey Lane Cafe carries my all-time favorite pancake - the cinnamon roll pancake. Make some at home with the Minimalist Baker's recipe!

This side of my vest is more varied -- feminism and veganism and Sailor Moon and Scott Pilgrim.

Pledge to read the printed word. Autumn is the perfect time to get cozy with a good read. Pick up the latest comic books or join an online book club, like the NovelTea book club run by Kristin at My Life as a Teacup.

Treat your hands nicely! Give yourself a weekly manicure, use cuticle oil daily, and carry hand lotion with you. A little effort goes a long way. This extends to the rest of you, too - take care of your temple!

What's your must-do in October?

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deadsilence 38p · 547 weeks ago

I love the idea of attacking a vest with buttons and patches!
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Mia Moore 87p · 547 weeks ago

Thanks! You should totally make a vest!!
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Amanda Brand · 547 weeks ago

Those cinnamon roll pancakes sound delicious! I once tried to make those cinnamon roll waffles where you toss the uncooked cinnamon roll in the waffle maker...and it was a disaster. Cinnamon roll pancakes sound a lot safer, even if they're a lot more work.
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Mia Moore 87p · 547 weeks ago

When I made the recipe, I skipped doing the yeasted dough and just used my normal pancake recipe + the cinnamon swirl. It was still fantastic!

Sad to hear the Pinterest cinnamon roll waffles didn't work :( They look awesome!
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Kacie · 547 weeks ago

Decorating a denim vest actually sounds really fun XD now I just need to get some nerdy patches - already have plenty of buttons!
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Mia Moore 87p · 547 weeks ago

Yes! There are some awesome patches on Etsy!
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filmgurl 36p · 547 weeks ago

Cinnamon roll pancakes sound so good. I made us chai spice French toast this weekend and it was DIVINE!

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Mia Moore 87p · 547 weeks ago

That sounds AMAZING, yum!! I have such a weakness for breakfast foods.
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emdismukes 4p · 547 weeks ago

Oh, I *so* want to buy a denim vest and cover it with buttons. That is definitely going on the to-do list.

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Mia Moore 87p · 546 weeks ago

YES! Post photos after!
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Harper Yi · 547 weeks ago

I am ITCHING to do a denim jacket re-fashion and I have pretty much everything I need EXCEPT for the jacket. i plan to make it Magical Girl themed and I've got studs, patches, and buttons to use! SOON MY TIME WILL COME!
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Mia Moore 87p · 546 weeks ago

Oh my goodness, that sounds FANTASTIC. You definitely need to post photos after!!
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mylifeasateacup 29p · 547 weeks ago

I LOVE these posts :) Planning my October now! (and thanks for the shout out!)
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Mia Moore 87p · 546 weeks ago

Thanks so much! I don't get around to them every month but they're always fun to put together!
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Carly @ Zauberbear · 546 weeks ago

Agghg, cinnamon roll pancakes, YUM. And taking care of your hands now is better than later! I know mine turn to crispy critters in the winter.
(Your blog is lovely, by the way!)
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Mia Moore 87p · 546 weeks ago

I have the worst time in the winter - my skin and hair are super dry so the winter makes it sooo much worst! So prepping early is important!

And thank you!!
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planetjinxatron 45p · 546 weeks ago

I am not 100% sure I could pull off a jean vest but your button collection makes it look super tempting.
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Mia Moore 87p · 545 weeks ago

I'm so sure you can! Anyone can!
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Travis · 546 weeks ago

Vest + pins? Super cool!
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Mia Moore 87p · 545 weeks ago

Thanks!
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Jodi · 546 weeks ago

I am in love with the heart-shaped pin on your vest that says "riot grrrl!" That term takes me back.... Where did you get it?
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Mia Moore 87p · 545 weeks ago

I got it from this shop on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/cakeeater It's not currently in her shop, but I'm sure she'd restock if you shoot her a message! That's what I had to do :)
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Patrick Gresswell · 534 weeks ago

I love to read out all of your updates. Keep sharing with us.
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