M.I.A

Sorry for my disappearance. I have had a very uneventful summer. The majority of it was spent nannying, which I love, but all I wore the entire summer was jean shorts and t-shirts. However, I just recently got back from the Caribbean. My fiance, his family, and I spent a week on a cruise ship enjoying lots of delicious frozen cocktails and the beautiful islands. It was fantastic, but I didn't take many pictures. Here are a few of the pictures I did remember to take of some outfits I wore. Funny thing is, the dresses are exactly the same, just in two different colors. (Also on a side note, I officially started work this week, so expect more frequent updates).

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Bathing Suit: Forever 21

Dresses: H&M

Shoes: American Eagle

Purse: Forever21

Watch: Fossil

So Domestic it Hurts

My last semester in college I took a sewing class. And let me tell you it was pretty intense. Hopefully though I'll keep putting my newfound skills to good use and making cute clothes. My friend who is in the family and consumer science major says sometimes she feels "so domestic it hurts." Wearing clothes you've made definitely feels that way.

Here's a linen-blend skirt I made that seems to keep making it into my regular rotation. It's light, it's a good length and heck- I made it!

Here's one more shot with a different way I styled the skirt

Purple shirt: Khols (I think)

Nude heels: Payless

Blue shirt: H&M

Wedges: Target

The Best Day of my Life

I got engaged! ahhhh! My boyfriend of over five years proposed to me last night and it was wonderful. It was sweet and I am beyond ecstatic. Short story: he led me on a scavenger hunt that ended at the place he asked me to be his girlfriend (hiking trail- hence the wooded background). He had our closest friends holding up signs that led to him proposing. Luckily I looked cute because my best friend was in on it and I thought we were going out to dinner to have a girls night. I am so excited to marry my best friend.

Top: American Eagle

Skirt: American Eagle

Wedges: Target

Watch: Fossil

Necklace & Sunglasses: Forever21

Memorial Weekend

Here's a quick peak of my Memorial weekend. We went to Scottsdale, AZ for an annual family reunion. I didn't get any real outfit pictures except for our time at the "train park", as our family calls it. It was fun spending time at the pool with family all weekend.

Awkward windy dress shot... sorry it's all I got ;)

Dress: Old Navy
Belt: F21
Shoes: Target
Sunglasses: F21

Heat Wave

Memorial Day is seeing some serious heat in Southern California, which isn't new. I'm spending today having a barbecue with my family and enjoying their company. 

Some seriously exciting things have happened in the past week: I graduated college and got a job as a 4th grade teacher. Plus my birthday is in four days... and I LOVE my birthday. 

I also decided to do something crazy. I am never a risk taker, nor do I do crazy things, but I decided to get my nose pierced. It's a long story on why I decided to do it and it wasn't planned, but I actually really like it. The good thing is it's not permanent so if I don't like it later on, I can take it out.

I hope all of you are enjoying your long holiday weekends, hopefully not in the heat.

Top: Gap

Shorts: American Eagle

Flip Flops: Old Navy

Watch: Fossil 

Feeling Blue

These are my only pair of shorts and I love them. So comfortable and they are nice enough that I get away with them at work. And can you tell my favorite color is blue?

David teases me about my addiction to blue and white striped shirts. So if you see me wearing more don't be surprised. This outfit reminds me of Em because the bows on the wedges and my shirt; she's kind of a bow addict.

Shirt: H&M

Sweater: Old Navy

Shorts: no idea but I wish I knew!

Wedges: Payless

#tbt

Let's rewind back to 2010.

Two of the many pictures that sum up our friendship, both taken senior year of high school. Throughout high school we had a few classes together, and I'm almost positive that in every one of those classes the teacher was always confusing the two of us. It must be because we are so charmingly cute, right? As you can see, we were a big fan of the hair-stache. Even though we are several states apart, Laura is on my list of favorite people and will remain there for a very long time. 

Alrighty, done being sentimental. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday.