The Comeback Kid

I'm baaa-aaack!

It's been a long summer. With two trips back home to Alaska (one being a planned two weeks, and the other being a totally spontaneous four weeks due to family stuff), a new apartment, a ten day visit from my best friend, all on top of online classes and various other things... You could say I've been pretty busy. Unfortunately, that meant being too busy to take blog photos, let alone put myself together on most days. (I seriously have a Birkenstock tan line. Seriously.) Those busy summer days are behind me now though, with the only lingering evidence of summer being the ungodly heat here in Portland. Long story short, I'm happy to be "back"; and what better way to make a comeback than in denim overalls and Doc Marten boots?

Button Front Denim Overalls - BP @ Nordstrom | Urban Renewal Ribbed Snap Tank Top - Urban Outfitters | PINK Bra - Victoria's Secret (Similar Here) | 1460 Boot - Dr. Martens

Can't Buy a Thrill

This is an outfit I wore a while back, but I hadn't shared the photos with you guys yet. I am so obsessed with these conductor stripe pants from Nordstrom. For me, they're the perfect summer pant. They're light, fun, and super easy to style. I have worn them so many times this week, and I am surprised as to how well they work with so many different things! Ever since I was a kid, I have been obsessed with traveling, especially by train, so I fell in love with these railroad striped babies imediately! Wearing them makes me want to plug into my iPod, crank the Bob Dylan, hop a train, and go on an adventure..

 Lush Split Neck Woven Tank - BP@Nordstrom | Railroad Stripe Jean - BP@Nordstrom | DV by Dolce Vita 'Nanette' Sandal - Nordstrom

It's Only Rock & Roll

 I've been so inspired by the 1970s lately. It's a decade I've always been drawn to, but lately, it's like I don't want to be wearing or listening to anything not from that time. It's funny how fashion and music work so hand in hand. At least they do, for me. Lately, my style inspiration question has been "Would mom have worn this when she was 19?" when getting ready in the morning. 

What decades have you guys been loving most lately? What's been inspiring you?

Bandit Rock & Roll Tee - Urban Outfitters | High Rise 70s Corduroy Shorts - Urban Outfitters | Belmont Clog - Free People

All There

 "Wherever You Are, Be All There." 

Maybe it's the sunshine talking, but I'm feeling pretty damn alive lately. I have always been the kind of person who feels emotions very deeply, which is both a blessing and a curse, but I have not always been the kind of person who embraces it. I'm still not really, but every once and a while I get a peek into what life is like when you live it 'all there', and I realize all over again how mesmerizing and stupidly wonderful life can be. Today was one of those days for me, and I feel like my outfit reflected that. Outfits are more than just a "style", to me, they're an emotion, and today's emotions were happy, lively, grateful, and all there.

Low-Rise Wide-Leg Patch Jeans - Urban Outfitters | Braided Halter Top - Urban Outiftters | Bracelet - H&M

Cherry Bomb

 On my way to take a walk with Matt and take blog pictures, my camera died! I'm so glad it did. I was originally wearing a totally different outfit that I wasn't that excited about, but it did the trick. So what we ended up doing was going to check out a thrift store while my camera charged, and I found this beautiful vintage dress for only $20! I am so excited about it. I've owned it for a total of two hours, and I can already tell you it's my new favorite dress. I have been craving something cherry red, and this cute floral midi did just the trick! I've also been dying for the perfect button front dress for seriously YEARS. I feel so 90s and so confident in this dress, especially after I paired it with my Doc Marten boots. I absolutely love it when I'm able to find the perfect item thrifting, and for a great price! 

Dress - Thrifted | Boots - Dr. Marten 

Eyes - Stila "In the Know" | Lips - Marc Jacobs Lust for Lacquer Lipgloss in Strawberry Red