HELLLOOOO WORLD! How have you been? After taking a brief (Okay. Not so brief.. it was long) hiatus, I am feeling refreshed and back in the game. A couple things had me distracted from blogging: 

1. It was cold out. Let's be real, taking photos outside in negative degree weather gets a little wearing.

2. Wedding season. I would be lying if I didn't say I got distracted by wedding planning of our own, as well as attending a significant amount of lovely gatherings this past year. Suddenly, summer is over and you've done nothing but celebrate (I say that like it's a bad thing)!

3. Blogging world is weird. I know you've heard me say this before, but it is easy to forget why I got into blogging sometimes! So many people do it, and it's hard to feel creative and innovative in a world of talented and beautiful people! I needed a little reminder that I am doing this for me, for a creative outlet and hobby (oh, and there are some awesome people to meet during the process)!

Hope that's cool with you all. I can't promise I'll post as consistently as I have in the past, but hopefully you'll take me back and enjoy this blog for what it is. 

PS. I've been living in these high tops. Can't stop, won't stop.

xox

Zara Parka (similar here) // Nike Primo Court High Tops // Gap Jeans // Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag // Ray Ban Erika (RB4171) 

I had my heart set on a stripe midi dress. Don't ask me why, but it just seemed like it would be the perfect summer staple. Turns out, it transitions well as cooler months are upon us. I picked up this jacket at Anthropologie and I have a feeling I'm going to be wearing it all the time. It's the perfect weight, and SO soft! It feels almost like a slightly heavier chambray shirt, great for layering.

Levity Heels // Forever 21 Dress // Anthropologie Jacket // J.Crew Necklace // Daniel Wellington Watch // Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag // Ray Ban Sunglasses

I bought this jumpsuit with big plans to wear it on our honeymoon. Turns out, Italy was hot as hell and I could only wear short and light dresses (I know, poor me). Either way, I'm still excited to pull this goodie out of the closet to run around on a nice summer evening. For me, this is the perfect combo of comfort while still being sexy. It's straight up like wearing pajamas on the bottom, but still shows a little shoulder up top. My only complaint is the weird fabric gathering around my booty, but that could be a personal problem. Also, this bag. When I was in college, I made a pact with my best girl friends that when each of us got married... instead of buying each other a blender, we would buy each other a designer item. Something I thought to be funny and not actually happening, turned out to have been a GREAT idea for a silly college pact. Meet my friend, Louis. He will be joining me on lots of new adventures. Thank you to my amazing best friends and loves.

xoxo

ASOS Jumpsuit (similar)// Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag // Urban Outfitters Sunglasses // J.Crew Earrings

Yup, I did it. I bought Firkenstocks (fake Birkenstocks)... from Target. Can you blame me? They are beyond comfortable and I love the cute studs on the side to add a bit of sparkle. I also have been pretty into the comfort meets cute that Madewell offers. This swinging tank I found on sale there is the perfect staple for my summer wardrobe (beware big gusts of wind, however). I was also pretty happy to find this hat at Target before I made the jump into the J.Crew panama hat. I felt like this was a good substitute that definitely does the trick. I threw this outfit on for a nice walk around the Madison farmer's market and brunch with friends. Did anyone have any awesome summer plans this weekend?

Sam & Libby Target Sandals // Gap Jeans // Madewell Tank & Bracelets // Marc by Marc Jacobs Purse // Ray Ban Sunglasses // Target Hat // Kate Spade Watch