House

 Well, I've finally recieved (most of) my items from the Urban Outfitters sale! I'll show them all soon, but today i'm going to show off my new sandals! These are a welcome extension to my collection of  brown sandals (which has grown to slightly concerning proportions). And their elaborate weave makes them quite possibly the most interesting shoes I own!

 Also, I love this dress. I was kind of iffy about the item when I bought it, but now It's one of the most-worn items I have! I throw it on when it's hot out beause it's breezy and no-fuss. I can definitely see this outfit being worn many times over the course of the summer!

  

Patrick Wolf - House

Can't get enough of  this antique-y print - great for when I'm tired of florals!

Sandals- Urban Outfitters

Dress- Kohl's

Hat- Cotton On

Red, White, and Blue

 Yes, yes, I understand that this post is quite belated, but later is better than never, right?

In all technicality, this outfit IS red, white, and blue (especially if you count my bike in the background) and features the same dress as is in this post but with a polka dot print.

I hope you had a happy fourth!

Dress- Cotton On

Shoes- Payless

Belt- Thrifted

Watching The World Go By

Finally, I wore my white jeans. I'm usually hesitant to because I'm afraid to get them dirty. (A valid fear, as you can see from the pictures!)

Soldier - Ingrid Michaelson

this hourglass necklace is possibly one of my favorite gifts I've ever been given!

Top- Vintage

Jeans - Levi's

Sandals- TJ Maxx

Necklace - Gift

November Rain

 I've reworn my pear skirt (a process I can see repeating many times in the near future) with a chambray button-down, my Urban Outfitters bag and Steve Madden Sandals. This is a really nice look that can be worn just about anywhere.

I know the title is a little strange, considering it is neither November nor Raining, but this song just came up on shuffle and I thought I'd feature it.

On The Radio- Regina Spektor

Chambray Top- Forever 21

Skirt and Bag- Urban Outfitters

Sandals- TJ Maxx

Necklace- Vintage

Hat- Cotton On

The First Time I Felt My Heart

I love my new shoes! I've drooled over these sandals on polyvore dozens of times and now, thanks to a recent trip to TJ Maxx, they're mine, all mine!

Before I Knew- Basia Bulat

Dress- Forever 21

Sandals- TJ Maxx

Hat- Cotton On

The Sun Is At The Bottom Of The Bottle

As promised, I wore my new pear skirt today. I ought it at urban outfitters on sale and am thrilled with it because I'm just about ready for a change in the floral prints I have so many of. Unfortunately, the people I saw today were not as stricken by it's print. "Look at my skirt," I told them, irritably, tugging on their shirtsleeves, "It has pears on it." Though my own enthusiasm may have exceeded theirs, I am still totally amazed by the different combinations I can wear this skirt in. A really great buy for $15!

 here is a more detailed shot of the print.

♫ Drinking Song- Jenny Owen Youngs

Skirt- Urban Outfitters

Blouse- PacSun

Shoes-Payless

Hat- Cotton On

L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N

 Today I tried something new: a blouse under my chambray dress. It created a pleasing school-uniformish look. To break up the boring neutrals a bit, I added a bright red belt and flats. When I was littler I always wanted to have a school uniform, but now it seems I would get too bored almost immediately.

 some good news: my garden is starting to grow out really nicely. I picked a few round, red cherry tomatoes for a snack.

In other news, I've bought myself a skirt covered in pear print from urban outfitters' sale. Photos coming soon!

Dress and belt- thrifted

blouse- kohl's

flats-?

Cross Your Fingers, Hold Your Toes

 Well, I re-wore this dress. Not surprising since it's so flattering and easy to wear. All day I was finding little twigs stuck in it leftover from my adventure, from this post a little while ago.

 I love these sandals. They are so comfortable, versatile, and special.

♫ Cross Your Fingers- Laura Marling

Larger Than Lifesize

All of the sudden and for no apparent reason, I decided I needed a pair of Doc Martens. The ones I ended up buying off Ebay are vintage, the originals made in England! Despite my original concern that they might resemble orthopedic corrective shoes, I have really fallen in love with them and can't wait to wear them more!

Blow Away

 I was unable to post due to a short trip down to San Diego, but have still taken a few days worth of pictures while I was gone! hopefully with a free afternoon and a rather large supply of gummy penguins, I'll be able to put them all up.

 If the dress I wore in this post isn't my favorite, then it's this one! I was hesitant to buy it, because Forever 21 clothing doesn't last very long (as another dress I have with a broken strap proves) but it was simply too pretty to pass up! my favorite part of this dress is it's unique lace yoke straps, unfortunately, these photos don't really show it very well so I'm hoping to take a few more detail pictures next time I wear it.

What To Wear on an Adventure

answer:

this!

These pictures were all from yesterday. Sorry, I came home too late to write a post! the day started with a sunny picnic with friends. These were taken by my friend and his amazing new camera.

Next, a makeshift adventure with another friend.

Out of nowhere, we decided It was just about time we found a way into the closed off old kiddie park in town. I can't tell all the details, but the adventure included: sneaking into a private apartment building, a creepy unlit elevator, a bottom floor, a steep hill covered in knee-deep ivy, a hopped fence, collected flowers, getting caught, escaping, a hole in a chain link, a dead end, a hidden field of  orange flowers, and finally, one last jumped fence until we were in the park. These photos were proof  to some naysayers that we could make it. there is no better feeling than doing something they say you can't.

Dress and Jacket- H&M

Sunglasses- Forever 21

Sandals- Urban Outfitters