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Over the weekend, Glenn + I modeled a faux-wedding for our dear friend Melissa‘s photography portfolio. Some of you may have fallen victim to our dirty trick on Instagram where I posted a caption-less photo from the shoot. My mother nearly had a heart attack and called me right away to make sure we hadn’t eloped! She’d kill me for sure. It was definitely a fun experience and I’d be lying if I said these didn’t get me just a little excited for my future wedding day, some day.
ps; in case you are wondering, my gypsy crown is by Moorea Seal and my dress is from ASOS.
It’s been awhile since my last style post. In addition to struggling with some self-image issues, the rainy Spring weather had been subpar for outfit photo-taking capabilities. But now with it being consistently sunny these days and reaching some realizations about my body, I decided to snap a few photos to document what I wore out to run errands a few days ago.
hat / target
shirt / h&m
boyfriend jeans / thrifted
purse / kate spade ny
wedges / target
rings / heart boutique
Some of you had been asking about my hair as well, and the subtle red-ish ombre is more easier to see in these photos versus instagram. I absolutely love the way its fading; I’m making another appointment soon to lighten it a shade more and add more of the color throughout. If you’re local, go see C-kah at Spanish Fly Hair Garage and tell her I sent you!
1. A purse that charges your smartphone{!} Stylish and innovative? Sold.
2. This video Leigh-Ann posted really resonated with me. As women I think we all have self-image issues but this goes to show we can sometimes be a little too hard on ourselves.
3. Interesting article on why your sidebar is garbage.
4. Super cute DIY chevron pinboard tutorial.
5. What a perfect Spring outfit! I’d totally wear this.
OFFLINE LOVE / scheduling the final session to finish my half-sleeve; trader joe’s lunch wraps; tacos + good conversation with my roomie; play-fight wrestling matches with my dude {he always tickles me and wins}; spending a ton of time with my best friend; wedding season; sock buns; veggie chips; gold manicures and consistently sunshine-y weather.
In just a few weeks I will be vacationing in Nashville, Tennessee with my cousin for the CMA Festival–we are SO pumped to see some of our favorite artists perform! A lot of people find it odd and/or amusing that I’m into country music. I’d say its a guilty pleasure of mine but the truth is, I don’t feel guilty about it at all, ha! There’s something about country music that’s fun and puts me in a good mood no matter what.
I’ve started a mental checklist of what I want to pack in my suitcase and above are a few things I’ve added. I hear the weather there is crazy humid + hot so bring on the short shorts, tank tops, cowgirl boots–and maybe even a little whiskey for good measure.
Nashvillians, any recs for what to bring/see/do while we’re there? The festival is later in the day each night so we will have some free time to explore, so I’d love to know. I’ve already got a little visit to these birds in the works.
Yee haw.
San Francisco is one of those places that instantly energizes me every time I visit there. I’m fortunate to live just a little over an hour away and on Saturday night in a burst of spontaneity I hopped in the car and drove up towards the bay to visit a friend. Driving over the bridge lost in a sea of red tail lights fills me with an excited anticipation of whats on the other side; what the night has in store for us.
I met up with my friend and our night was filled with friends, cab rides, laughter, strong drinks and music which pulsed through our bodies. I don’t get to do this often, so it felt good to be able to let loose and be a twenty-something. Maybe its the change of scenery {or perhaps too much tequila} but its nights like these that make me feel alive.
We spent the next day brunching in lower Haight {go there and ask my friend Andrew to make you a cocktail} and roamed the streets enjoying the sunshine. One of my favorite parts about SF is the people. Walking down the sidewalk you may encounter just about anyone–from a chic woman in sky-scraper stilettos to a bold bum who gets right to the point and asks you for all of your money and not just say, a dollar. Everyone is so colorful and diverse that I can’t help but smile at them all and wonder where they are all going.
San Francisco just makes me happy. It’s a feel-good place. There’s so much to do, see & eat. Glenn might be moving there for a month for work and I’m excited at the prospect of having even more of an excuse to visit more frequently. Luckily a lot of my favorite blog pals reside in the area as well so I’m anticipating some meetups in the near future {I’m looking at you Brittney, Eli + Kate}! See ya soon, SF.
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