Good Vibes Only

Good morning! Here is an outfit I wanted to show because I think it is so fun! I would not normally wear this on an everyday basis, but if I were to go out, I would definitely wear this. However, I do plan on wearing these pants out and about once the weather gets cooler. I would just tone down the styling by ditching the heels for flats and the crop top for a more basic shirt. But let's get back to the pants because I think they are so fun and different! And on top of that, they are super comfy. It's like wearing sweatpants, but turned up a notch haha. I cannot wait until I can wear these around campus in the fall :)

Today I am going to meet my mom for lunch by her office, and it is supposed to be super hot today! Still haven't figured out if I want to wear a dress or shorts. But I'm always very last minute with my outfits haha. I always seem to pick something and then find something better. So I always end up switching my outfit. Does anyone else get dressed like that?? haha Hugs <3

Yesterday's Maxi Dress

Hello! I have so many cool outfits to show you coming up soon! The past week or two I have been in such an inspiration rut. I just had no idea what to post any more :(. But all of a sudden today a whole bunch of inspiration hit me! I cannot wait for everything coming up. Life just seems to be so good right now! Today I have been super productive. I got some work done for the blog, worked out, took my adorable dog for a walk, and got some little things done that needed to be completed before I move back in to college. Later today I think I'll pack more of my clothes for school, if not finish that. Getting things done is one of the best feelings ever!!

Yesterday I was so busy! I went to the doctors office to get a regular checkup. Then my sister, who also had her checkup, and I went to get lunch. I got a smoothie from Robeks. Their smoothies might be my favorite type of food ever haha. Then later I went to a photoshoot with my mom and sister. My mom's friend, Michael Wypasek, is a very talented photographer, who will do some fun shoots with us when he has time. I've shown you some of his work on my blog before :). Anyway, I don't want to tell you what some of the pictures are for yet because I'm really nervous about it. Ahhh! Hopefully I will know within a few days, but I'm really not sure when I will get the results. So just bear with me guys! Haha. After the photoshoot, we went out to a really nice restaurant called Hyde Park at Crocker Park. And oh my gosh guys the food!! It was hands down some of the best food I have had. I got crab cakes and split the lobster mac&cheese with my mom. Both were soo amazing! Words cannot describe them accurately haha. This is the dress I wore for the evening.

Totally love this dress btw! Hugs <3

Sunday Mode

Good morning everyone! I finally got my internet to connect with blogger after trying for 20 minutes. I was starting to worry I wouldn't be able to post this until after I got off work at 3 this afternoon :'(. I guess that's blogger karma for not posting the last two days haha. So here is some comfy inspiration for your Sunday. I know I plan on staying in lounge clothes all day long ;). This shirt is new, and it's super comfortable! The fabric is soo soft and stretchy. I also love the muted purple pastel color. It adds some color to my outfit without being overly bright. Today I paired it with snuggle shorts, but I would also pair it with some looser fitting denim shorts or boyfriend jeans to wear out of the house.

Today I really need to start making some progress in my To-Do List before I can leave for college. There are only 6 days until I move back in! So much to do in so little time! Who wants to join me in my productive Sunday mode? Maybe we can all get something done that's been sitting on our To-Do List for the past week or so :). Let me know what you're accomplishing this Sunday! Well, wish me luck guys. I'll update you tomorrow on how much progress I'm making haha.

T-shirt from Aerie, shorts from Target. Hugs <3

New Hair

Hey there! So today I had a really beauty focused day haha. I finally got my eyebrows fixed after not having been done all summer. It's actually really crazy how you don't notice the difference when they're growing out because they grow so slow. But now that they are done, oh my gosh the difference it makes! Then I got my hair cut today as well :'(. I hate getting my hair cut because I always think they end up taking too much off. But I hadn't cut it since January, so it really needed to be done. I decided to try out the middle part today. I can't decide if I like it or not...What do you think??

Later tonight I'm going to the Feast of the Assumption. It is an Italian celebration, so the streets are lined with soo much good Italian food! My personal favorite is cavatelli and meatballs. Complete hearts in eyes! They also have bunch of other pastas, clams, Italian sausage, cannolis, casada cake, gelato...I could go on forever naming all the delicious food haha.

Hope you're all having a wonderful day! Hugs <3

White T-Shirt and Jeans

Hello!! The past few hours have been a bit rushed, so I am just going to get a quick outfit post out. Whenever I am at a loss of what to wear (which I just did haha), I find myself drawn to super basic combos like jeans and a white t-shirt. This combo is a staple in my wardrobe. I love the simplicity of the white t-shirt (or any white top for that matter because I own way too many haha) and the classic denim jeans. However, this combination can be boring if you go too basic. In order to spice up such a basic outfit, I go for the details. Instead of being bland on the top and bottom, I will go for rips on the jeans in order to add a little something on the bottom. Or if you're feeling adventurous, go for a boyfriend jeans to add interest! Then to balance out the bottom, I will keep it very basic on top. And then come the accessories :). I chose to layer two simple gold chain necklaces for a pretty feminine touch, added a nude purse with a gold chain strap, and a pair of nude heels. This outfit is super simple, super classic, and very appropriate for many casual events. I hope you enjoy! Hugs <3

It was a bit windy haha.

Old-Fashioned Ratatouille

Hello readers!! Here is the post I promised about the ratatouille I made over the weekend. I got the recipe from a website that I will link down below. It was a more time consuming recipe because all the vegetables need to be individually chopped into bite size pieces and browned in batches before letting them sit on the stove for awhile. However, I do think taking the extra time to let it sit and cook down was a fantastic decision. I taste tested the ratatouille before it had cooked down, and it was a pretty average mixture of vegetables in a pot. However, after letting it simmer for an hour, it became a delicious almost vegetable stew type thing. All the flavors blended together very nicely, and the vegetables became so soft they almost melt in your mouth. Overall, it is a very simple recipe that requires the vegetables (onion, tomato, garlic, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers), olive oil, salt, and pepper. The only downside would be not having enough time to make it, so I would definitely keep this for a weekend or a day off. Here is the link to this delicious recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/one-pot-recipe-easy-french-ratatouille-recipes-from-the-kitchn-106669

It is a very hearty dish, so don't be fooled by the vegetable only mixture. It is super filling! Hugs <3

Pride Festival

Hello and good morning! Here are some of the pictures from Saturday when I went to the Pride Festival in Cleveland. I am not gay/lesbian myself, but one of my friends is so I decided to go and support her with one of our other friends. And I must say, it was an interesting day! We arrived in time to catch the end of the parade. Some of the people marching were handing out Skittles and saying 'taste the rainbow' haha. I thought it was hilarious! There was this one motorcycle in the parade that kept revving its engine super loud, and it was so obnoxious! I'm not a big fan of really loud noises, especially when they are so close. But the people watching was great! Some people went all out in rainbow colored knee highs, suspenders, tie-dyed t-shirts, bow ties, the list goes on and on! I purchased a rainbow flag because I think they are so fun! (And I had to show my support somehow when I didn't have any rainbow on haha) Some of the older gay couples were there as well! I thought this was the coolest thing because they paved the way for everything that has happened recently. They are real heroes. And guys, there were soo many big fluffy dogs! They were the cutest things! I just wanted to run up and pet them all, but that's not really socially acceptable for a 19-year-old so I restrained myself :/. There were a bunch of tents selling t-shirts and a bunch of other LGBTQ support items, as well as food tents. Overall, it was a really cool event in beautiful weather, and I really enjoyed myself :). And now here are the snapshots!

Me and my pride flag haha. I was playing with that thing all day long.

On the left you have Kenzie, me, and Cathy.

Wooo!! Go Pride!! Hugs <3