Scorcher

Today is all about the clothes. I feel like it has been forever since I've done a proper outfit post. I think peach tones are my new summer power color. We had fun taking the pictures today. Unfortunately the majority of the silly ones didn't turn out but they were a lot of fun to shoot. Today was rather boring as I had to go to a conference at my new college for transfer students. I took the most hideous photo for my student ID. I'd been relatively lucky in that department until now.

 shorts: crimson and clover, shirt: thrifted, shoes: gift

I do realize I've been wearing these shorts quite a bit they are so versatile. They were definitely worth the $8.

 

The necklace was from a free grab bag of mostly vintage goodness I scored a couple of weeks ago.

 

 100 percent thrifted outfit

 

This fall one of my electives is going to be photography. I am very excited that I got in as it is a very popular class. I really want to do photo shoots for other people when I get a little better.

Black Geometry

top: I don't remember

shorts: Crimson & Clover Vintage

shoes and necklace: thrifted

I've never actually worn the thrifted blue stilettos out. They are pretty awesomely ostentatious so hopefully I will get a chance to soon.

I was tricked into wearing this outfit by the clouds who decided to leave as soon as I was outside at the playground. It turned out to be quite a sunny warm day so unfortunately I was not able to wear these wonderful tights all day.  I love how they pair so well with the pattern of this necklace.

Lazy Daze

Beatrix wanted to walk part of the way to the park today by herself.

The necklace I'm wearing was a gift from my mom on Mother's Day. It was handmade in Kenya. I happened to be wearing these shorts when I got it too and I think they go together quite nicely. I really am into highwaisted everything. It is funny because I remember not being a fan when I was younger. I found a new photo locale as the camera propped up quite nicely on the play gym.

shorts and top: Crimson and Cover Vintage

sandals: Cheap Thrills Secondhand

she picked it herself

dress: vintage

sandals, leggings and hat: secondhand

We had a lovely afternoon at the park. The weather was so warm today and it was really nice to be outside. Has anyone heard the new National album, High Violet? I just heard it and was quite taken with it. Boxer is one of my all time favorites.

Park Life

Yesterday was my husband's birthday but I didn't get to see him all day as he had exams and then had to grade papers. We are going to pretend it is today.  Bea, Agnes and I had one of those lovely park days though.  Contest information here

 I actually got inspired by Heraid's outfit form my previous post as I was working on the fab 5 concurrently to picking my outfit. top:bebe from forever ago, skirt:thrift town, sandals:thrifted

 cardigan and dress: thrifted gifts

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It is times like these, when your daughter spontaneously lies in the grass in a state of bliss, that having a camera around is very nice.

Castle on my shirt

Beatrix helped me pick out my outfit today. She had a lot of fun although I did veto the shorts in favor of a skirt. We went to a big playground in the morning.

tee: crimson & clover $1

skirt: thrifted

shoes: thrift town

top and skirt: secondhand gift

We went to a thrift town today to get a few things and turn in my punch card.  I've been cutting back on shopping lately but found some dresses for the summer and sandals for Bea. I also found the necklace pictured above that matched my outfit perfectly. I am not used to how big the pictures are. The step between large and extra large is quite a leap.  Looking forward to the weekend although we are mainly just studying. What are your plans?

April Madness

I've had so many outfit posts that I wanted to do but didn't have time. I finally got some photos today. I broke my camera that I had just fixed but luckily I have a spare one I forgot about.  I don't like it as much but it will do in a pinch. I'm looking into getting a better camera. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good model? I will most likely get a used one.

This morning was a bit crazy. I was planning on going thrifting with my sister but couldn't get out of the door right away as the power went out and then Beatrix just fell asleep super early. My poor husband is taking a crazy class this quarter that requires at least 4 hours of homework per day so I'm juggling a little more then usual.

This is the debut of the trousers I found on the dollar rack while on vacation.  I haven't gone thrifting since our vacation a month ago! The shirt was found in a giveaway bag on a neighbor's lawn. It was a very stylish neighbor who owns a vintage store who couldn't take all her stuff when she moved to New York. I've had those shoes forever.

The necklaces are from various thrift and vintage shops.

The one good thing that came about from smashing my camera is  I found some really cool photos from April of last year. This was our first hike with Beatrix to Feather Falls.

This is one happy puppy. Agnes loves hikes as does the whole family.

I've received my third blog award the other day so I decided to post them all today before I forget. The first two awards are from the very lovely blogger,  looking glass vintage.

I pass on the award to starr crow, calivintage,  meggstatus, rebecca,  delightfully tacky, cats and dogs, leproust vintage,  night lights, fade to black, and versicle.

With this award you say 7 things about yourself if you accept the award and I pass it on to lemondrop vintage, kimberellie, curious mel, two styles one city, kelley anne, lucy marmalade, off of broadway, the girl from hk ldn & sf, thrift candy, and make cupcakes not war
 

My  third award is from the wonderful Chloe of  make cupcakes not war.
I pass on the award to thrift eye, she got a ticket 2 ride,  orphaned apparel,  the girl under the stairs, looking glass vintage, simply hope,  tyler january,  the way i do,  song of the exile,  q' s day dream, strawberry koi, liebemarlene.
That was quite a long list but  I love passing on some blog love to these deserving bloggers. If you want to accept the nomination just pass keep passing it on like I did and please let me know if you do it!

The seven things about myself  that you may not know are 

1. I lived in Germany for a year as an au pair when I was 18. I love traveling and different cultures.

2. I was a hair stylist for 5 years and have had pretty much every color and style imaginable

3. I love my dog Agnes, so much that I can't even think of eating meat or even dairy because of the cruelty involved in the meat and dairy industry.  I also have way fewer health problems and a lot more energy as a result.

 4. I think it is obvious that I love vintage and thrifting but you may not know that last year I took a pledge to not buy clothes that may have been made in a sweat shop. It hasn't been easy, but  I feel better knowing I am not supporting such a cruel form of modern day slavery. I started this blog just to show people that it is possible to be fashionable and more ethical. I also just adore clothing. Dressing up is so fun!

5. I love music and watching music videos. Pitchfork is an online magazine that has an amazing selection of artistic videos.

6. I love my life. I  have an awesome family and I am in school studying what I enjoy. I aim to learn something new everyday. Living in beautiful California is an added bonus.

7.  I drink green tea every morning. I save the coffee for when I really need it.

Before I forget here is the apple gallette recipe that was requested a few posts ago. Have a wonderful weekend!