the happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything

Whoa - an outfit post? Yeah, I know, you had probably all completely forgotten this used to be a personal style blog. Due to our recent move I've only spent money on things for the house lately (plus I've lost quite a bit of weight...and buying clothes that will only fit you for a few weeks is no fun). But yesterday I got the itch to make a few additions to my wardrobe.

Darrell's new job has him working some funny hours, which is sometimes fantastic, and other times leaves me to my own devices for hours. At first I was a little at a loss with what to do, but lately I've been channeling some of that restless energy into yoga & my summer reading list (maybe next post?)

It's too hot to wear my hair down at this point, so I'm trying to get creative with ways to put it up, and I managed an upside-down french braided bun today. Not the best picture - it's courtesy of my iPhone camera - but I think I'll be wearing my hair like this a LOT. It adds a little interest to my standard topknot.

all clothes: forever21

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

sanity and happiness are an impossible combination

Well, so much for our "slow summer" plan. I've had a sort of nutso work week, and on top of that my car was hit & run, and then I got into an accident in the car I was borrowing from my Dad while mine is getting fixed. So now me and Darrell are working with one car to share - something I know many people do, but I'll admit it's harder than i thought! I like being able to go and do as I please.

However, we don't have to go anywhere until next Friday (when I'll get my car back), our best friends are out of town for a bit, my biggest plans for the next few weeks are the upcoming Harry Potter movie & yoga classes, so I think you can officially say we're on hiatus with the exception of work.

I've also been slowly adding to my wardrobe again after a few months of devoting all extra cash to fixing up our house the way I want it, so outfit posts may or may not resume soon - stay posted! I still have a few things on my home improvement list - namely, randomly framed maps & photos in a large collage over our sofa. I all of a sudden felt like our walls were too white, and I've been feeling a need to cover them with more art ever since. Maybe pictures of the changes soon....

Also, I don't know if you've noticed, but I added a link to a blog I started a few days ago in the top left corner (all vegan food, and other random posts related to my new-found way of eating) so check that if you're into foodie blogs!

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

photo credits: i love wildfix, tumblr

Respectably Lazy

Sometimes I feel like there are two kinds of summer. One is the version I've had so far - hinged on countdowns to big events, concerts, and parties - like you're trying to get in as much summer action as possible before the fleeting season fades into fall. That's what I've been doing so far, and it's been fantastic - I've managed to see close to 20 concerts (thanks to Bonnaroo), host an all-weekend gathering, take mini vacation to the lake, and go to three baseball games.

But considering we JUST moved here 2 months ago and have been constantly on the go since move-in day, for the rest of summer - which, according to the actual calendar, doesn't even begin until tomorrow - I'd like things to slow down a bit. Some things I've had on my list haven't happened due to slight over-planning of my weekends.

With Darrell starting a new job that has a more varied schedule, we're leaving all our time wide open to be spent at home in St. Louis, in an effort to get to know our new home a little better. We're looking forward to spending some time being tourists of our own town.

Our list of "slow summer" to-dos:
1. Sit outside listening our way through the newest additions to our record collection, letting the sound come through our screen door.
2. Slowly add to my herb garden (since I'm now mildly confident in my ability to keep flowers alive.)
3. Read through my summer book list! I canceled our cable...and was a little disappointed when it never actually turned off. I was kind of looking forward to seeing what we'd do if we didn't have any TV to watch!
4. Make more use of our community pool, laying out by myself all afternoon completing the previous task. I could spend hours reading while sitting by the pool.
5. Free concerts under the Arch
6. Go to the Soulard Farmer's Market on a Saturday
7. Take walks after dinner
8. Garage sale hunt for patio furniture - I need somewhere to dine al fresco!

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

bonnaroo, feel the magic

I'm like a kid on Christmas morning. We leave at 11 and drive all night!

Florence, Jim James, and all those other haunting voices are calling my name.

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse

"It's all happening...." - Penny Lane

Bonnaroo countdown is on: according to my app-7 days, 2 hours, and 21....20....19 minutes until Centeroo gates open and I'll be dancing to the music. If all goes as planned I expect my trip to look a lot like the pictures above. And if you're coming along, take a look at these and start dreaming.

"Maybe if they all could be combined - art, rock and fashion. Those were always my favorite things."-Stephen Sprouse