Greece

I bought this jumper while I was in Florida with my family.  I really  don't have anywhere special to wear it.  We are going to Greece on our honeymoon so possibly there.  It looks very Grecian to me!!  Either way it's pretty fabulous!  

I could hem it and wear it with flats to work.  I think if I threw something on over it, I could dress it down enough. If I dress it down for work, I will be sure to post so you guys can see! 

Work Wear

Here is a little bit different take on work wear.  I am crazy about pencil skirts and midi length skirts right now!  I have so many on my wish list for this Fall.  I don't work in a place where it's appropriate to look professional.   If you aren't careful, midi skirts can look dressy- which is fine, if that's what you are going for.  I have been dressing mine down with graphic tees.  This would be appropriate for office wear too if you put some sort of jacket over. 

Skirt: Forever 21  Tee: Urban Outfitters  Shoes: Urban Outfitters Belt: Vintage

Who will you be?

Top: Mink Pink Skirt: Vintage Socks: Free People Shoes: Mia

This quote describes it perfectly.  Sometimes you just get this idea in your head and nothing else will do.  Who will you be today?

Cat Lady

I'm a cat lady at heart.  I know I won't end up being a real cat lady because I am engaged.... and Adam doesn't really share in my love for cats.  Here comes the good news... there are so many awesome, quirky animal t shirts floating around right now.  I am loving all the quirky designs.  I got this cat tank from Libby Story recently.  I decided to put it over a denim dress that I got from Forever 21 a while back.  If you want to double your outfit options with items that are already in your closet just start putting tops over dresses.  You will find that the combos are endless.. just knot them if they are longer and loose.  

  I finished off the look with a sock bun, some readers, and some lace up Mia sandals from Urban Outfitters.  Who says being a cat lady is bad thing? 

Wandering

Simplicity

I originally ordered this tulle skirt to wear in our engagement pictures.  I decided not too.. simply because it didn't end up working with the look we were going for.  I did run around in it for a little while on Sunday though.  Tulle is so whimsical.  Not to mention, it was a GORGEOUS day.  

I'm really looking forward to playing with this skirt and seeing what all I can do with it.  I know I will dress it down with graphic tees for work.  I do love it with just a simple top too.  This skirt is special enough to stand on it's own!

Mississippi Mud

SO.. I am finally getting around to wearing my new military vest! This is an army jacket from the thrift store that I ripped the sleeves off of.  I mentioned it in a previous post-- I got the patches for my DIY military tank from the sleeves of this jacket.    I love that this vest if really over sized and toughens up anything I put with it.  I will definitely be wearing it with really girly pieces, like lace dresses.  

Happy Friday!!!! Our engagement pictures are this Saturday so I EXTRA pumped about this particular weekend!  I'll post some sneak peeks at the end of the weekend!

Apartment Love

I think what someone's living space looks like says a lot about them.  SO.. I decided that I should share some of my favorite things about my cozy nest.  (and by cozy I mean tiny).  It's taken me a while to collect all sorts of quirky little knick knacks.  I look forward to finding more-- it's like a treasure hunt that never ends!  Here are some of my favorites:

My window garden is probably my favorite spot in my little nest.  I will post more about my plant babies later I'm sure.  I love my vintage fan too.  I was told that it still works but I have been too scared to plug it in.   That just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen to me.  

Next up is my FAVORITE pillow.  My fiance and I are about to move into our first home together and we are at odds about some of my vintage items.  Don't get me wrong, he has an appreciation for things with history and character just like I do, but his appreciation doesn't go quiiitee as far as mine.  This pillow was non negotiable for me. IT'S STAYING.  Anyways, I found it at a thrift store. It has a huge rip in the back. I was going to repair it. That was over a year ago.  It will probably STILL have a rip in 5 years. But no one ever sees the back of the pillow.  You have to pick your battles. That's not one of mine.   Also, I love my stack of vintage plates that are waiting to be hung in a nice little cluster on the kitchen wall in our new house!!

I am extremely lucky to have talented people in my family.  My grandmother hand painted this box for my mom. It's extremely precious to me.  I keep my jewelry in it.  Not only does it have sentimental value, it just looks really cool.

This little vintage bird I found at a shop in my hometown.  I just love him.  He's so happy.   I also have quotes all over the place.  They make me feel good.

  

So the grandmother that I spoke of above.. this is a picture of her.  I know... talented AND beautiful.  Life can be unfair sometimes.  I love this picture... it's a good depiction of how fabulous she was.   This chair is my favorite piece of furniture.  Another non negotiable item for the new house.  I got it a long time ago from Libby Story and I love it now just as much as the day I bought it.

Other little things around the apartment... some cool bookends that I picked up on me and Adam's cruise.  Dreamcatchers, feathers, more quotes... all things I love.  Gotta surround yourself with things you enjoy! I look forward to moving into our new house and combining the things that both I and Adam love.  I'm sure there will be a DIY project or twenty to post during the process!

Hat of All Trades

My look today has a couple of my favorite pieces in it!  This leopard vest has been a fantastic layering tool for me.  It gives outfits an edge and goes with pretty much everything.  I even love mixing it with other prints.

I put in the maroon and coral necklace to bring out the pops of coral and red in my belt. (oh, and my coral lipstick).  I got the hat a couple of months ago and am breaking it out today for the first time!  I think it will be making lots of appearances in my wardrobe during the summer months.  It's a straw material, so I will wear it dressed up for work as well as to the pool..and the beach.. and the lake.. and the farmers market.. and anywhere else in the great outdoors.. you get the point.

The vintage items that I am wearing today are my belt and my skirt.   I feel like I keep saying this about everything I have posted but this belt is my favorite.  NO, it really is.  I can wear it with so much because of all the colors.  It really stands out too, no matter what I wear it with.  The skirt was a local thrift store find.  I loved the buttons.  They aren't the same color-- some look a little tarnished.  They give the skirt a nice, worn look.  We all know I love that.

Green Crop top: Libby Story  Leopard Vest: Libby Story Hat: Libby Story  Skirt: Vintage Belt: Vintage 

Until Tomorrow,

Fringe Benefits

I love fringe.   Maybe because of the way it moves around when you walk.  Or possibly the bohemian feel it gives to your outfit.  Either way, I LOVE IT.  I included one of my favorite fringed pieces in my outfit for today.

 

The skirt and top are from Libby Story.  Bowler hat is from Urban Outfitters. Boots are from Target.  The hat is the only item that's still available online.  Get it here.  

Here are some more pieces with fringe that I am really loving from Free People.

The only vintage I am wearing today are my bracelets.

I'm off to work! I'll probably be jumping around all day in this skirt, but hey, a little extra cardio never hurt anyone.  I will leave you with some fabulous fringe inspiration from Spell and the Gypsy Collective. 

Until Tomorrow,