From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 11th, 2010 03:13 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

Rather than strutting into the dance by herself a whole hour late in her typical fashion, Michiko actually had showed up on time. After making the early rounds and getting several groups to get up and dance she checked herself in her compact and proceeded to the cider table. Picking up a cup she saw a familiar face and then noticed the dress. "Dang Rowan! Festive and gorgeous!" she said brightly. "How are you tonight?"

	From: cabotine	Date: December 11th, 2010 03:23 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

Rowan had arrived, with Keegan, on time as was becoming the usual. She felt very elegant in her dress, but also rather... well, it was difficult to describe. She felt as though in this dress there was a giant neon sign over her head saying "LOOK AT ME!" Normally she didn't go for this style of dress, nor for one as eye-popping. But seeing it in the store, and trying it on, made her feel wonderful. So she had splurged a bit.

Seeing Michi in her gorgeous ensemble, Rowan still felt like a little girl trying on her mother's dress. Michi completely owned everything that she wore, and this outfit was no different. She was the kind of girl with the sort of attitude that made any outfit she wore - from jeans and a t-shirt to something as formal as this - seem perfectly at home on her, and her comfortable in it. Rowan still felt a little uncomfortable getting all dolled up and in a dress, and it showed sometimes.

At Michi's complimentary opening statement, Rowan's cheeks began to turn pinkish. "Hey, Michi! Um, thank you. I'm doing really well tonight. You look fantastic!"

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 11th, 2010 03:44 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

Michi grinned at Rowan's pink cheeks. "Own it sistah girl," she said brightly. "And thank you," she thought to do a little twirl but decided it against it as she was holding a cup of cider.

"This snow is great isn't it? I wish it snowed for real here though. It's so pretty!"

	From: cabotine	Date: December 12th, 2010 02:33 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

The blush deepened slightly. "I'm trying! This whole girly thing is... new. But fun! I just never know if I'm doing this whole dressing up thing right." She smiled at the Rienzi girl with real warmth. Michi was a sweet girl who Rowan liked quite a bit.

"Oh, this snow is fantastic! I'm glad it doesn't snow here. I get enough of it at home, you know? It's nice to be able to go home to snow, but come here for warmth."

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 12th, 2010 03:23 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"You definitely are doing it right, but I can always give you some pointers if you want. Oooo! Girls make over night some time?" she asked a warm smile, Michi was glad that she was becoming better friends with the Sonnier girl.

Michi laughed. "That's right! You're a northern girl. Man, it must be annoying if you get too much. I couldn't imagine. I would ruin all my boots!"

	From: cabotine	Date: December 12th, 2010 05:46 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Well, thank you. And I would always love to have pointers from you... Ooh! A makeover would be fun, I guess? I've never done one so that would be interesting!" Truthfully she was a little scared by the prospect of a makeover from anyone, but she did like Michi and this would be a good way to hang out with the girl socially.

"I never think it's annoying. I love the snow! Lots of snow means sledding and beautiful walks and all that. And you get snow boots that are supposed to go out in that kind of weather!" She said the last in a lightly teasing kind of way. Rowan did really enjoy the snow she got at home.

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 12th, 2010 06:03 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

Michi giggled with glee and clapped her hands together. "Ohmigod! It's going to be so much fun! I'm going to do your hair, although you do a really good job with it on your own," she said brightly. "And I'll do your nails and make up! Oh man... I have some pretty cute dresses that would look amazing on you," she gushed. She of course had been wanting to have a make over with Rowan for a while now, it was only a matter of time before she would actually do it.

"Like... real boots? Are any of them cute?" she asked hoping that there was such a thing as cute boots that could survive the snow.

	From: cabotine	Date: December 12th, 2010 07:19 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"I... sure! Ok! We can make it like a slumber party if you want? I can bring cookies and magazines and we can talk about boys or something? Maybe invite a couple other girls? Or do you want it to be just the two of us? I'm fine with whatever! We can set this up for after the break if you want." Rowan was actually looking forward to this now, despite herself.

"Yes, like real boots. And there are some that I think are cute. I'm not sure if you will, seeing as you're all fashionable and such." She grinned at Michi.

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 12th, 2010 07:26 pm (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Yes! Oh man slumber party! And we can have as many or as few people as you want. I'll leave it to you lovely," she grinned. "And ooo! We can do face masks! And cookies and magazines would be an amazing addition. And maybe some tea or like hot cocoa," she giggled.

Michi beamed. "Your sense of fashion is pretty good," she said checking out her dress again. "I mean... look at this," she said pointing out what she was currently wearing. "I'll trust your judgement," she grinned. "I was thinking about moving up North after graduation you know, that's why I ask about cute boots. Can't be running around with trendy and nonfunctional boots!"

	From: cabotine	Date: December 13th, 2010 12:05 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"I think... I don't know if you're friends with Mari, but I know she has some really good fashion sense. See if she's available? Other than that I'm not really sure..." And she wasn't. Maybe Meka? Or Sera? She would have to think.

"Well... thank you. I never know if I'm doing these things correctly, so that actually means a lot. Especially from someone who is always looking as awesome as you are. And we can totally get you some cute boots that actually work. They have some really cool looking ones at the EMS in Salem. We should go shopping over break or something. I mean, if you want?"

It was rare that Rowan made shopping plans with girls. Sure she and her friends had gone out together and gotten books and cool things, but she never went with the express purpose of clothes shopping. This would be new and exciting for Rowan.

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 13th, 2010 12:14 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Re: Michi/Rowan

"You mean Marianne Parker? The love of my life? Of course I'm friends with her," she giggled brightly. "We should definitely invite her! And anyone else you think of! It'll be tons of fun!"

"Aww thanks hon," Michi said with a smile. She was really flattered that her friend had noticed the effort she put into her appearance. It wasn't the most important thing in the world to her but she certainly did love fashion.

"Ooo! Shopping! You want to go boot shopping with me? I would love that! Here, let me give you my number so you can text me over break and what have you," she said whipping out her cell phone."

	From: cabotine	Date: December 13th, 2010 12:39 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Oh! Alright then! I was thinking maybe... Meka and Sera? Hunter, Jenny and Ella? I don't know. I think having a general girls night would be fun. Should we keep that separate from a makeover? I think that maybe giving the boys a night off would be nice for them..." Having never had a girls night, Rowan wasn't really sure what to do here.

"You're very welcome. And sure! I could use a pair of winter boots too. Oh, yeah, let me..." Rowan pulled out her no frills cell phone and took Michi's number, giving the girl hers in return.

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 13th, 2010 12:50 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Meka's the President and Sera's her roommate right?" she asked just making sure she had the right faces and names. "Girls night would be amazing! And everyone could get make overs! Oooo!" she clapped her hands together. This was more than exciting.

After they exchanged numbers Michiko beamed, things were going well! She was excited at the prospect of this blossoming friendship. "Cool! I'm so excited!"

	From: cabotine	Date: December 13th, 2010 04:29 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Yeah, that's them. And make overs for everyone sounds really cool! You'll have to tell me what to, you know, bring and such." Her wanting to make sure everyone was included had turned into a rather large gathering in the making. Rowan sighed, mentally. Well, at least the focus won't be on me. Who knows? Maybe she'll forget about me altogether and I won't be the center of attention! A girl could hope, after all.

"I am too! I know a couple places to go to for cute yet functional boots. And not that expensive either. I know boots can get pretty pricey." Putting her cell phone back in her bag, Rowan looked back up at Michi.

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: December 14th, 2010 02:58 am (UTC)		(Link)
	Michi/Rowan

"Oh my god, I'm planning it right now. And we should have it at my place! Well... my cousin's place, they would love it! And everyone can say hey to my Izzy early in the evening and my cousin would totally take him for the night to her sister's place down the hall," she grinned. "Anna is really cool like that," she explained.

"Ooo! I can't wait to go shopping with you!" she tittered, putting her cell phone away. "We're going to get the cutest boots and everyone will be jealy," she beamed.