Little Miss Sunshine

9:26 PM

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This weekend has panned out to be pretty eventful, not only is my friend Katrina moving out of state, leaving Kyle and I with just Rob (and then there were three) but I tried my questionable vocal chords at karaoke. After staying out late with Katrina, Kyle, Brian, Rob, Lauren and Kevin Friday night at our local bar "Ye Olde Saloon, which ended with half of us climbing on a caterpillar and me falling on my ass, still on said caterpillar,  Kyle and I slept in late on Saturday. We finally got going and manged to spend over 6 hours cleaning his car and attempting homework before heading out with our friend Dan for food before karaoke in Berkley.


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Now how was I conned into singing in front of a room full of people? A small group that I barely knew as well as strangers of every shape and size? It all started a few weeks ago when the guys and I were at the Berkley Front, and we were pretty, ahem, inebriated. At some point I manged to strike up conversation with another lone female, in a pack of guys and I had played the Beach Boys "Don't worry baby" in the juke box. When Dan started singing along, said female suggested that we all go to a karaoke bar sometime in the future. Needless to say I left the bar with Rachel's number, we chatted via text message for the next week or so, and we made plans to sing. 
 Luckily I discovered via facebook that two of my friends were attending a "drunk karaoke" event in Berkley Saturday so naturally I asked if i could crash it and low and behold it happened. After Rachel graced everyone with a lovely cover of "Walking after midnight" by Patsy Cline, I had to hurry up and pick something. Of course I wanted a song that didn't require hitting any really high notes so I landed on "Pork and Beans" by Weezer (what else?). At first the wrong song started, so I had to stand awkwardly in front of the crowded room while the guy manning the equipment found my song, and then I had to actually sing. Apparently I was REALLY quiet so none made out the first verse very well, but eventually I sucked it up and became louder. It is safe to say that I didn't get booed or food thrown at me, a few people even asked me who the band was and I got high-fives on the way back to my table. The best part was when Kyle and Dan went to the bathroom together (dudes, only girls are supposed to do that) Rachel and I wrote all our names down and the four of us sang "She Bangs" by Ricky Martin. Not one of us knew the words but we jumped around and had a great time. There were other really good songs too, two guys did "Fuck her gently" by Tenacious D, and a tiny Asian couple did "Don't stop believing" and half of their group wound up on the floor singing with them. Needless to say, I am a fan of karaoke. I am all for trying new things this year, and I made a pretty good friend in the process.


**Also, the lovely Lyndsey behind the blog "Hello Lyndsey" has picked me to be her blogger for the month of January! Head over to her blog to check out the interview and also be sure to check out Lyndsey's blog :)

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Suspenders-Hot Topic
Jeans-UO
Shoes-Payless
Belt-Thrifted
Hat-F21

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  1. GwenJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    this is a really cute outfit!
    and those shoes are to die for!

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  2. BeckyJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    More like, "Little Miss ADOORABLE."

    And I think karaoke needs to become a regular event. Terrible singing, terrible beer and terrible pool skills! ahahaha

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  3. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Cute suspenders! Love the whole outfit.

    It sounds like you had an amazing time, I'm heading to Japan in 2 wks and I have every intention of spending a drunken night in a karaoke bar!! Lets hope its as fun as your night! :)
    x x

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  4. the Citizen RosebudJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    major adorable. i had those shoes for a bit. love the way they look.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love this outfit! The suspenders and saddle shoes are so cute.
    Sounds like you had a lot of fun with karaoke! Almost makes me want to try it sometime :)

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  6. ellieJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    oh..what a weekend! How cool with the music and all. Love this warm outfit. It doesn't make me think of January at all..lots of snow falling here..at the moment.

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  7. mollyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I love this color on you. What a fun weekend!

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  8. lucy and sarahJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Oh wow, a great Weekend outfit!

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  9. ShybikerJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    That's great that you mustered the courage to sing in front of a crowd. Karaoke is fun, exciting and terrifying all at once!

    I have a complaint... I've been admiring recently how cute you look in a hat (like this one), so last week when I was in Claire's, I bought one. My complaint is that I don't look anywhere as good as you in it. Why is that?! What's your secret secret? Are you just naturally so darn cute??

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    YEAH! for "Pork and Beans"!

    great photos too!

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  11. Jason LauchtJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    hello lil miss sunshine!! long time no see :D
    u look super cute and Great outfit btw!
    xoxo

    www.jasonitos.com

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  12. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I just adore those shoes <3

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  13. FrancaJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    I've never done karaokeI i can't sing, but i think i would love it.

    Love your outfit.i have braces/suspenders too, I should dig them out and wear them again!

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  14. OrchidJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    thats a very cute boyish outfit...looks great on yoo.happy new year!!!

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  15. tessJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    First off love your outfit, the suspenders, the hat, the saddleshoes! all amazing, a nice cheeky mix of mensware with that adorable t-shirt.

    This story was hilarious and made me smile. I'm all for making friends in random places too, but I dunno if I could be goaded to sing out loud (despite pleas for me to sing Lily Allen at the pubquiz I went to last night with some friends.) Way to be brave girl! Sounds like an awesome time.

    And yes, guys DO NOT go to the bathroom together lol

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  16. Victoria / Justice PirateJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I've never done karaoke but always have wanted to. This outfit is so so so cute. Love it. Is it piggish of me to say I wish i had breasts like yours? haha. sorry. . I don't really have much of any myself. ugh. Now I feel like a total perv!

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  17. Cafe FashionistaJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Seriously Sara this may be your cutest look yet! You look like you're off to a rock/punk show - love! And Little Miss Sunshine...hello, who can resist her? :P

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  18. ivy's closetJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Oh, you look amazing! I can't wait when you go on the road with your own band!

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  19. NikkiJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love the tshirt!

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  20. AnnebethJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    you look so cute! I love suspenders and those shoes are adorable :)

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  21. Fashion CappuccinoJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oooh, suspenders! They look so cool on you! I love to participate in a karaoke but I'm quite too self-conscious about my voice but I do love to sing when I'm alone though :-) xoxoxoxoo

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  22. michelle_January 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    great outfit !
    the printed tee works with the suspenders very well ! it's kinda like the geek chic look in a way :)

    glisters and blisters

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    hi..
    lovely look, picture and the backround as well..

    xo
    http://wulanasihsetyarini.wordpress.com

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  24. Alex and BenJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Karaoke is one of those things I feel like I would enjoy, but just have never done. I can perform in front of people no problem (I've done it so many times). I'll have to get on that soon... Oh! BTW, yes. you can have my snow. It's supposed to snow today and I'm not thrilled. Please take it away!us

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  25. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    So cuuuute, little miss sunshine! =)
    Love how you paired everything together, it's such a pretty outfit!

    http://doriengoodtimesneverseemedsogood.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Hey I used to have a little miss sunshine shirt lol...(ye olden days)...loving your shoes in this outfit...sounds like you guys had an eventful time :) definitely going to go check out your interview!!

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  27. BrittanyJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Aww I LURV the suspenders :) you always look so darn cute!

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  28. LexieJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    that last picture makes me miss taking outfit pictures with jacob! i love the goofy shots!

    also ... those suspenders are BA.

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  29. ChloĆ«, Wardrobe QuarryJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    You've inspired me to get my suspenders out.

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  30. Laura MullinsJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    mmm, your shoes!! haha loving that last pic

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  31. WoodsJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    sara i'm going to have to stole some item ( or more) from you! love this whole outfit i really do and the suspenders i need to get a pair! so glad you had fun karaoke! i dont like singing in front of people1

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  32. beneath the glassJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    this look is so adorable, i love it! the photos are great too. i hope you're having a fab new year so far :)

    xoxo suzy
    Beneath the Glass

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  33. jessJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    little miss sunshine! adore your top and shoes, very cute! x

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  34. BerlinJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Harh, so busy with upcoming exams.. less time to blog.

    I LOVE these characters. I have 3 of them. Plan to collect the whole lot :D

    Cha cha,
    Berlin

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  35. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    hi sara! socutesocutesocute! i always say that!! i have that tee but in green tho. love the hat! :):)

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  36. VictoriaJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    thanks for the sweet comment :)
    ooooo man, love this outfit ! Soo.... perfect ! :) and the shooes- give me, please? ;)

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  37. ShaylaJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    OMGGG MANNNN You are so freaking cuuute!

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