A Bit of an Edge

I have worn this dress quite a few times this summer, with a variety of shoes and not much else. I got the urge to slightly toughen it up a couple of days ago when the weather was a bit cooler, because the bottom part is a little poofier (is that even a word?) than I normally wear my dresses and makes me feel a bit more girlish. What better way than adding some lace ups, eh? I could have gone a little edgier, but that's what experimenting is for.

The best part of this dress? It twirls like a dream! It always makes me want to turn on some classical music and prance around like I know even the slightest bit of ballet hehe. Too bad you can't see it through the blur, curse my horrible lighting.

(Dress - UO, Cropped Cardigan - Borrowed from a friend, Necklace - H&M, Lace-ups - F21)

I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend! I am off to Atlantic City with mother dearest, this should be nothing short of interesting. Pictures will follow!

A Major Delay

I can't believe the end of August is near. I haven't posted in about a month here, which I feel guilty for. The past couple of weeks have been filled with cramming drink recipes into my head for work, exploding coffee beans, pure exhaustion and a few fleeting adventures, but mainly just exhaustion. Now that I am getting used to my work routine, I will be able to push myself to grab something other than a tshirt and jeans from my closet as I run out to catch the train.

It is at times like these that friends play such a huge role and make everything a little bit more bearable.

There is nothing better than small concerts, especially when your friends are the ones playing. I haven't been to a concert in far too long and I have managed to miss too many awesome concerts this summer. However, I will catch a few small intimate concerts this fall.

This is my best friend, Catalina. She was up from Texas not too long ago, and one of the reasons why i've been distracted from here haha.

Anywho, a new school year is starting up for everybody and it is just starting to hit me that I will not be starting school again. It feels weird, and its going to take some time to get used to especially since college has been a huge part of my life for the past 4 years. Being back home feels a bit like a step backwards but with some luck and hard work I will be able to confidently look forward to next year to start a new adventure.

A Tall Brew of the Day

The rest of my summer days have been filled with coffee, stains, coffee grinds in places they shouldn't be and hat hair. Needless to say, I have managed to find myself a job. It was wonderful to get out of the apron on my day off and throw on something that didn't smell of coffee.

Anywho, is it just me, or is anyone else starting to smell autumn in the air? I am restless to layer up and bundle, and to see the leaves change all sorts of glorious colors! Albeit, with the limited amount of nature around me i'll definitely miss the transition of autumn in the berkshires. It's going to be weird when September rolls around and I don't have to pack up to go back to school.

I got this dress in a vicious bidding war a couple of years ago on ebay. I can't remember the last time I got on ebay and had a nice little battle, I miss it. I had forgotten I even had the dress until I started unloading boxes of old clothing a while back.

(Dress - Ebay, Boots - Jeffrey Campbell)

A Rainy Explorer

I took these photos last week during one of the many rainy days we had and completely forgot to post them! I had originally paired different shoes with this outfit but they were soaked within 5 minutes of walking outside WITH an umbrella. So naturally I ran back home and searched for my trusty rain boots! After which the rain and I had a fair fight, I won of course... well sort of. Anywho, when I got back the rain had stopped and I decided to take pictures in my bathroom. My mother laughed the entire time, especially when I fell in the tub twice.

These shorts are a bit big on me, I must alter them at some point, but they were on sale and I love them! They kind of make me feel like a bit of an explorer actually, like indiana jones but not really at all haha.

Here's a fun fact, well maybe not so fun. I've had that umbrella for 6 years now, and it is still holding up like a trooper. I don't know about you, but I break and lose umbrellas like nobody's business.

(Dress worn as top - F21, Shorts - H&M, Boots - Street vendor, Belt - thrifted, Handmade ring - Barcelona street vendor)

Have a great weekend!

Sweet Sleeves

I can't believe we are already nearing the end of July, soon fall will be here and I will be on high speed working like crazy on Grad school applications and trying to get that darn UK Visa. On the bright side, fall will be here! My favorite season of all, nothing beats those colors and the brisk smell of the air getting cooler.

This past weekend was pretty fun despite some plans falling through. I went out on the first family dinner (just my mother, brother and I) in over 10 years and it was pretty fun, can't remember the last time we even sat at home to eat together.

I love this dress, despite the fact that I have to cinch it in the back because its a tad too big. The sleeves sometimes feel a bit awkward but I love how they look! Also, can you tell I have a thing for belting my dresses? Haha.

I like the idea of mixing browns in one outfit, specially with the color navy. I don't know what it is about it but I thoroughly enjoy the navy/brown combo.

(Dress - UO Sale, Belt - Primark, Shoes - Random Vendor in NY)

Old Haunts

Today was not cool by any means, but it felt like such a relaxing day to lounge around and take lovely walks. I also decided to explore the backyard of my building, something I haven't done in over 8 years. It took a fair bit of sneaking around to get there considering there is now a particularly angry dog guarding the usual way in. My friends and I used to spend hours on end making imaginary worlds and characters, playing all the games we could think of in that yard, but I guess once we all started high school we felt too old to be out there. I wonder if at that point in their lives some people's imagination take stronger hits than others? To this day I still have a rather overactive imagination, which is probably why I want to work with kids.

(Dress - Urban Outfitters, Belt - Thrifted, Shoes - Random vendor)

I realized today how much easier it would be if someone else was taking my photos, they probably wouldn't be as blurry. I am a lot better at taking photos of others, and up until I started this blog I disliked being anywhere but behind the camera. I guess this serves as a way to get better acquainted with my tripod and get more comfortable in front of the camera.

A Personal Sunshine

With all the rain that we've been having I felt the need to add a little brightness to my outfit. Unfortunately the brightness of my cardigan did not help me when I was caught in the downpour that ultimately killed my umbrella.

The fluttery sleeves of this cardigan are what caught my attention when I bought it, and every time I wear it and the wind blows I feel a bit magical because the sleeves flutter their little hearts off! It is as though I had little wings hehe. I don't normally wear yellow (or mustardy yellow in this case) because I feel like I look awkward in it, but I thought i'd give it a go.

I love this necklace to death! It looks as though its a locket but its not! And it amuses me when friends automatically reach for it to see what photo I may have inside.

(Cardigan - Small boutique in MA, Tank - AE, Shorts - Thrifted, Sandals - Payless, Necklace - H&M via a friend)

Is there any color in particular that you feel you can't agree with as far as clothing goes? Another one of mine is red, it just looks weird against my skin tone, which is upsetting considering all the lovely articles of clothing I have to pass off.