A Rolling Stone

(Dress: Vintage, Hat & Sandals: Free People, Purse: Italy)

There are few things I love more than a good vintage dress. This one I especially love since it's both denim and floral! It was originally floor length, but I knew I'd wear it more often as a mini, so I made it shorter. I broke out my old huarache sandals from last summer today as well, I thought they paired well with the dress. 

I hope everyone enjoyed Father's day! I spent mine down at the beach with my family and had a wonderful time. 

As for me, I'll be busy packing and getting ready for my trip to Costa Rica all week! Plus my little brother graduates from high school this Tuesday. Busy busy busy, but I'll be sure to post as often as I can! 

While I'm Alive

(Hat & Necklace: Free People, Top & Shoes: UO, Shorts: DIY thrifted) 

This is just a casual outfit I like to put on throughout summer! I was surprised at myself that I wanted to pair navy and rasberry together, but I like it! Sort of a muted patriotic combo I think. This top from Urban has been my favorite lately. It's super soft and comfy. Simple, but just what ya need during the summer. 

I attempted a jumping photo for these shoes, since I love them so much but as you can see, the focus didn't feel like cooperating much. This shoes, though. They're insanely comfortable! Mary Jane's will always be absolutely adorable in my mind, so I was glad to finally get these. I'm sure I'll be wearing them all summer long! 

Hope ya'll enjoy my awkward outtakes below. Figured I'd add some in since pretty much 95% of the photos I take for this blog are like the one's ya see here... and the 5% are the ones that normally make the cut haha. 

Touch of Crochet

(Dress: Free People, Top & belt: Thrifted, Necklace: Free People)

I know I've done another post with this dress before, but it's such a great starting point to an outfit that I had to do another! It's so adorable by itself and also lends itself well to minimalistic outfits, but I decided to add a few more special things to it this time around like this little top. It's seriously so cute I think! I found it a while ago while thrifting, and it's either a top or a vest like I wore it here. I think the color is just perfect. 

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! 

Thriftaholic

(Entire outfit is thrifted!) 

I may be a thrift-aholic...I seriously love it so much. It's so satisfying to wear an entire outfit that's all finds from Savers! Just goes to show that you don't need a lot of money for fashion. 

This is just a typical outfit I wear throughout the summer. The majority of my shorts are diy's from long pants I've found, which is nice because then you can decide what length you want them to be! I've had great luck with finding vintage levi's lately which I'm really happy about.

And look, no hat today! My hair is normally pretty boring looking or messy which is why I typically add a hat to most outfits, but I switched it up today.  

It is pretty hot out already today, so I'm planning to spend the rest of the day reading out on the porch, soaking up the warmth! I especially love summer vacation because I get back into reading. I've had so many books piling up that I've meant to read but never go to. First up: Palo Alto by James Franco. 

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A Summer Thing

 (Dress: Forever 21, Hat: Market find, Shoes: Free People, Belt: thrifted)

I'm so glad these photos came out alright! This dress deserves a proper post. I found it a while back and sort of impulse bought it at Forever 21. I've been so surprised at how much I find there! I used to have serious anxiety when shopping there (sort of kidding), and I always walked away with nothing. That certainly changed! I like pairing this belt with it, but it's also cute without it. You'll definitely be seeing more of this guy during the summer! It's the perfect fit, and length for me I think. 

As always, I put on my most favorite shoes to finish the look. I'm still so in love with these clogs. <3 

I named this post "A Summer Thing" because I'm totally digging Cayucas the band! They've got such a summery sound, perfect for this time of year. My favorite song of theirs happens to be "A Summer Thing." 

Sweet in the Spring

(Dress & Belt: Thrifted, necklace: Forever 21, Shoes: Lucky Brand)

Wow I'm so sorry for being the worst blogger ever this week! In my defense, the weather has been pretty awful. Cloudy, rainy, you name it. But today it finally cleared up! I took the chance to put on this dress I found while out thrifting a few days ago. I adore the pattern and colors in it so much, so I'm glad it was warm enough to put on today. 

This is always my go to type of outfit during summer. Dresses are the perfect thing to wear pretty much all the time since they'll keep ya cool in the heat, and they're so easy & comfortable to wear. 

Tomorrow I'm heading up to Saratoga Springs in NY for a concert and camping afterwards, and I'm so insanely excited! I'm seeing Edward Sharpe (!!!!) and Jack Johnson is performing as well. I may even have to wear this dress again for it. I'm bringing my camera, so expect lots of photos come Sunday! :)

Lotus Flower Power

(Top: Free People, Shorts: thrifted, Top & Hat: Forever 21, Long necklace: Free People)

Today was such a wonderful day. The weather was what I'd consider the perfect temperature. Not real hot, but just warm enough for shorts and a few light layers. After work this morning, I flew down to my parent's house by the beach. I spent the rest of the day relaxing in the sun, and wandering around the streets by the shore with my dog, Oliver. It was such a nice mini vacation, even though it only lasted a few hours. 

I'm so excited about this new top of mine, though! I was super unsure about getting it, because it is so far from what I normally wear (color wise) but I think it's perfect for summer. It can be buttoned up too, so it's pretty versatile! I'm also in LOVE with this necklace. It has the cutest details; the bottom piece has a lotus flower engraving on it. 

Hope you all enjoyed your Saturday as well! 

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Also, I actually have a question for any fellow fashion bloggers out there. How did you get started? Any tips you could offer me? I'd love to hear from ya. :)

Arrows n' Polka dots

(Top: Forever 21, Skirt: Brandy Melville)

I've been so inspired by Alexa Chung lately. She's definitely one of my most looked up to style icons, and I envy the way she can look so effortlessly cool. I just read her book, It, and cannot recommend it enough. It's got everything about life that you must know. 

I guess I was sort of inspired by her menswear-girly style that I put this on the other day. 

I love the cute arrow print on this top, and it pairs great with all my high waisted shorts and skirts! I couldn't help but add my polka dot tights to the outfit too - it was just a little bit too chilly to go without them, and I love the quirkiness they add to any outfit. 

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