Reflecting on blogmas

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I'M BACK

I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing a blog post! It's been too long. It feels almost foreign to be writing on this space again but I missed it too much.

I wasn't planning on being away for so long. In fact, I was planning on getting back into blogging during the new year... and then life happened. I've been really, really busy, which I know everyone hates to hear from bloggers/youtubers. But it's true. I realized this week I haven't really felt like myself recently, which is really strange. For the past few months I've been really busy with a social life, which is good and bad. I feel like I went from 0 to 100 when it comes to my social life so sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. I'm very much an introvert so this new extroverted lifestyle might be getting the better of me... 

So, I realized I really needed a distraction and blogging has always been my favorite thing to distract me from the real world so I'M BACK! I will probably be only posting once or twice a week but it's better than the radio silence, huh?

These photos aren't my favorite. My dress is terribly wrinkled, my hair is a MESS, and my compositions are bland but you know what? I'm okay with it! I've been wearing this outfit weekly since I thrifted this dress back in December.

 I'm just happy to want to blog again. I haven't even been thrifting that much recently, which makes me a little sad. I have been trying out a lot of beauty products recently (thanks Birchbox and Sephora play boxes!) so I can't wait to share what I've been loving next week.  

Dress and Sweater: Thrifted

Leggings: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Please tell me how you've been doing! I've missed all of you. 

Thanks for sticking with me during this quiet period. 

Lee 

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Get Out There

I noticed last week that I've been putting a lot of pressure on myself to figure out my new plan or my "next step". But that means I haven't really been trying to experience life here, you know? I've spent so much of my time thinking of how to get out of here when I needed to be trying to make myself feel not so distressed. I've lived in my current city since January. I lived with a roommate for the first half of the year but now that I live alone I've been really trying to meet new people. 

So, I went to my first meet up. It went okay. 

If you're not familiar with the website Meetup, it's basically a website where other people make groups/outings based on interests and it's a way to "supposedly" meet other people like you. I've been a member of the site for a while but only went to my first meetup this weekend. There were supposed to be quite a few people for this hiking meetup but it ended up only being me and two middle-aged men. So, not the best way to make new friends.... But it was a really pretty hike! I also found a way to bike there, which is exciting. I can't wait to take blog photos there. 

I also started volunteering at a hostel in my town, which also isn't the best way to meet new people... no one comes to the hostel! So, I'm trying to meet new people and get out there but it just doesn't feel like it's working. I guess it's just something that will take time. I wish I could skip ahead to the part where I have some good friends here already, haha. 

Hat: Gift (v. similar here!)
Blazer: Thrifted (Here is a cool velvet one: Old Navy) 
Shirt: Thrifted 
Skirt: Thrifted 
Shoes: Thrifted 

Have you ever been to a meetup?
Let me know in the comments!

Lee

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Fall Fashion Essentials / Video

I've been really enjoying making videos recently. So, today I thought I'd share my top ten fall fashion essentials! I'll be back next week with more outfit posts. I don't have too much to say today as most of it is in the video! 

What are you fall fashion essentials?

Lee 

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What are

End of Summer

I've gotten to a point where I go look in my closet and can find nothing to wear. I suppose that isn't really true... I just can't find anything to wear in the summer heat! This weekend was a sweet release from the hundred degree weather but I don't think it will last long. And I'm just going to keep staring at my closet longingly for the sweaters, tights, and boots.... 

With summer coming to an end (in my dreams) I thought I'd show one of my favorite transitional outfits. I've had these pants for over a year now but they haven't made it onto the blog until now. It's not for lack of wearing them. It's just been too hot to wear them outside for too long. But they are pretty much the perfect fitting pant. I wish all of my pants fit like this to be honest.

To make this look a bit more transitional I threw on my all time favorite denim shirt. It's perfect for almost any season (except the dead of summer) and it goes with pretty much anything. If I made a capsule wardrobe a denim shirt (and jacket!) would definitely be in it. 

Shirt: Gift (similar) 

Pants: Thrifted 

Shoes: Target (old) 

Let me know what you think in the comments!

Lee

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Early Mornings

Winter Wonderland and new glasses!

If you live in the United States you've probably heard of the Snow storm "Jonas" that hit the East coast and South this past week. I'm thankfully fairly far west that we didn't get hit as hard as New York City but we did get quite a lot of snow for the area. I always forget how much I love snow until it happens. And maybe it's because I'm from somewhere that doesn't get snow too often but it sure is magical when it does. It just makes everything look like a winter wonderland and I'm wandering through Narnia. 

I took advantage of the snow day and took some photos early while no one else was out and about. Since moving, I'm having a really hard time finding places to take photographs but I'm pretty glad for the snow day. 

The snow was untouched and it was beautiful. I really wish I could have gotten a more detailed shot of my outfit without my coat on but it was so cold. I knew I wanted to keep warm so I threw on my wool skirt from American Eagle and some fleece-lined tights. For my top, I went for my peter pan collared top and a cardigan on top. My cardigan actually has bunnies on it! I know I'll feature it again soon so you'll get a closer look. 

Shirt: Thrifted
Sweater: Thrifted
Skirt: American Eagle (old)
Coat: H&M (last season)
Shoes: Target

I also got new glasses! I haven't gotten a chance to photograph them until now but I love them. They fit me perfectly and I think they really go with my style nowadays.

If you're a fashion blogger - where do you go to take photos? Did you get by Jonas?
Let me know what you think in the comments below!
Lee

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How to: White for Winter

Rain boots

I love dainty shoes like flats and loafers but sometimes I have to go with a more practical choice. 

Pink Florals

Turtlenecks and denim

I've picked up a few turtlenecks from the thrift store recently and I've become pretty obsessed. 

Boho vibes

This isn't a look I'd normally go for but for some reason I wanted to try the whole 'boho vibes' kind of look. 

Lace-up shirt & mini update

I'm a little late to the trend but that's what always happens when you buy things from the thrift store! I actually took these photos a while ago but am just posting them now.... Oops. 

Red, red, red

One of the main things I look for when I get dressed is how comfortable I am. This look is definitely one of my most comfortable looks while still looking put together. 

Black and Gold

Even though it's the day after halloween - I love a good graveyard. 

Pattern Mixing / Life Update

I suppose I should start with the life update because that's why you're all here, right? If only I could portray my sarcasm on the internet.

How to: the oversized boyfriend shirt.

As a really petite person I try and stay away from oversized items. Maxi skirts/dresses, oversized sweaters, etc all tend to swallow me up. But I found this oversized pinstriped shirt from a yardsale for 50c. and for some reason I felt compelled to try it out. It was actually labeled a large but I decided to go for it because it didn't look too long for me.

 I believe this shirt is a women's shirt but it reminded me of all the posts and trends going around about wearing your boyfriend's clothes (which I don't have) so here is my take on it!

Striped Sweater, Burgundy Skirt

I've been trying to make a point of going on walks everyday and I happened upon this nature trail near my house. I'm really happy I found this trail and I'm excited to keep photographing here for upcoming blog posts! I'm pretty happy with how these photos turned out. 

Anyways - the outfit.  

Vintage Orange and Navy

I think Fall is finally here in the south and I am so excited. I forgot how great it feels to spend time outside and not melt! What a novel idea huh? While it wasn't cold enough to wear tights I did decide it was time to break out a sweater or two and prepare for the colder months ahead. But I feel like this outfit is very appropriate for October - especially considering halloween is just around the corner!