Patriotic Pretties

I'm currently on vacation and visiting my family in my home town.  Getting in lots of relaxation, beating the heat, and getting in the spirit for the Fourth of July.  Here are a few red, white, and blue hued pieces inspired by the upcoming holiday!

- Dress -- Pumps -- Hat -- Polish -- Necklace -- Top -- Sunnies -- Skirt -- Flats -- Shorts -- Case - 

Currently Coveting

Ugh, grad school.  The past two weeks of the new quarter have me not fully convinced that I'll be able to make it through with my sanity intact, but the long weekend - thanks, MLK! - has given me a little extra time to catch up and sneak in my first blog post in weeks.

A few items I'm currently coveting:

These Kate Spade pumps - perfect color for spring.

And these Tory Burch wedges.

The cutest his and hers mugs ever.

The next book on my "to read" list.

Oh, Rebecca Minkoff, you can do no wrong.

Off to bed - student teaching has me turning in earlier and earlier...

Snapshots

My flight back to my hometown for the holidays is tomorrow evening, and I couldn't be more excited!  I've been waking up every day this week with a little jolt of joy that I'm one day closer to being home with my family.

A few shots from the last few pre-vacation days:

The cutest Christmas card and an adorable decoration.

Sass for the suitcase.

My new Kate Spade wallet from the most amazing boyfriend on the planet.

Christmas lights aglow in my room.

I've Got My Gloves To Keep Me Warm

My poor boyfriend has been suffering through my freezing cold hands for the past few days - and by cold I mean my hands run sub-glacial - so I decided it was high time that I work on getting a pair of gloves for the season.  Here are some cute and budget friendly finds that I found!

Kate Spade

Fix Design

Michael Kors

Echo - these come in a variety of colors, all with the ombre effect.

Buckle

ASOS

Featured

Dress - Anthropologie.  Heels - thrifted Kate Spade.  Watch - Fossil.  Ring - The Little Dress Shop.  Necklace - Tiffany's.  Hoops - Nordstrom.

This dress is my newest favorite Anthropologie purchase; it happened to be on sale as a promo last week when I stopped by, and after trying it on and seeing how flattering it was, I bought it!  I wore it for the first time last night for Back to School Night at the elementary school where I'm doing my fieldwork currently.  

Check out the feature on me wearing this dress on Career Bliss!  A friend of mine from high school works for the blog and was sweet enough to feature me this week.    

It's Easy Wearing Green

Top - Anthropologie.  Pants - Gap.  Jacket - Forever 21. Heels - Kate Spade.  Bag - Anthropologie. Scarf on bag - gift from grandmother.  Necklace- Tiffany's. Watch - Fossil.  Ring - Kay.  Bangles - thrifted.  

Currently listening to: Green Jay, Christina Courtin

As fate would have it, one of my new summer roommates has a kick-ass camera, a knack for photography, and has sweetly offered to help me out with taking some pictures for my burgeoning blog!  I'm beyond excited to work with her and loving the pictures she took for me this evening after work.  Thank you, Miran! You'll be seeing more of her work in the days to come.

My Anthropologie tote I ordered came in the mail last week, and I've been carrying it around non-stop.  It's incredibly roomy, and I love the mixing of prints and futuristic looking silver trim - as well as the fact that I got it on sale!

Lust List

Currently listening to: Fire, Ingrid Michaelson

A few items I'm currently lusting after and putting on my (never ending) wish list:

1. "Scoundrel" by Butter London polish  

Not only do I love the color of this polish, but Butter London has one of the few nail polish lines I've found that doesn't test their products on animals, which is something I always take into consideration when purchasing beauty products!

2. Kate Spade clutch

3. Coach Poppy fragrance

Fun and flirty for a daytime summer fragrance.

4. Body Shop candle

5. Aldo wedges

6. Keep Calm and Carry On planner

Absolutely buying this for my very busy upcoming graduate school year!