Summah Posting

So obviously I'm slacking a little bit since it's summer. But soon I'll be back in New Haven to start my Italian class and I'm hoping with a little more routine in my life I'll be blogging more regularly.

I'm also planning on going on a shopping hiatus for these next three weeks, similar to the one that Rachel over at Heart of Light does. After reading her thoughts on last years hiatus (here) I decided to undertake my own with a few modifications. Mine will be 3 rather than 12 weeks and I will be still allowing furniture and thrift store purchases since I am trying to outfit a new apartment. The main thing I want to cut back on is new clothes. As I've been moving from dorm to new apartment and home I've come to realize how many clothes I have that I just don't wear.

I have built in one cheat day because I know R. and I are going to the mall one day soon ostensibly to return get him a new iphone but there is also a Madewell there and I doubt I will be able to resist.

So for the next three weeks I will be focusing more on home improvement and the adventures of learning how to cook. See you soon!

Ready for Siena

It's really nice to be home, even if the weather in Chicago is less than ideal. I've still managed to eat at most of my favorite restaurants (Penny's Noodle Shop, Riccardo Trattoria, and CBA to name a few) and shop a lot.

After a little research on weather.com I am preparing for a hot summer in Italy. So number one on my list was a hat. I have extremely pale skin and I burn red like a tomato with just a few hours in the sun. I found a few good options at urban but went with a cheaper alternative from forever 21 because I know it will probably get shmooshed quite a bit.

Next up on the list of must-haves: a white dress. I live in white in the summer, no matter how many pretty prints I buy I always reach for a clean white dress. I usually choose a simply shift style, but I couldn't resist a slightly more elaborate version from Anthropologie.


Wearing: forever 21 hat, anthropologie dress

I'll be sharing more summer essentials throughout the week, including but not limited to the heart sunglasses I finally found!

It's been a while!

Since the last time I posted I have:

1. Taken 2 finals
2. Wrote a combined 25 pages
3. Created a web exhibition
4. Packed and moved from my dorm into my new apartment (!)
5. Made it back to Chicago in one piece

I can't believe how long it's been since I blogged, but I was so overwhelmed with everything that I definitely needed the break.

For now I'm in Chicago, hanging out with family before we head back to New Haven to see my brother graduate from Yale. Then I'll be in New Haven for three weeks where I'll be furnishing my new apartment (expect lots of posts about flea markets in CT and DIY projects) and starting to learn Italian! That's right, this summer I am taking an intensive summer course with R. We have three weeks in New Haven and then five in Siena Italy. I can't wait.

Daily Ensemble: spring fling

Per my own suggestion I am wearing a romper for our annual music festival, spring fling. However, it is neither sunny or warm so I am wearing tights layered with plush thigh highs and boots. Ah well, at least the music will be good, I can hear Matt and Kim's sound check from my room!



Wearing: diy headband, fp beach romper, vintage bralette, wilfred belt, assets tights, plush thigh highs, opening ceremony boots

I made a few new headbands last night when I was procrastinating. This one is inspired by this adorable little fille headband.

Reading Week Break

Just stopping by to say that posting might be a little light for the next few days due to finals and moving out etc.

Hope you all are having more fun than me.


Rock on ring from Marc Barer

The Perfect Music Festival Outfit

The end of the school year is upon us, which for many college kids means one thing, (hint: it's not finals) spring flings! It might be called various things but it's still the same idea, a day of music and lots of drinking outside with your friends. This year Yale is playing host to the Ying Yang Twins, Mike Posner, MGMT, and Matt and Kim.

I've been to two summer music festivals and let me tell you, there is a reason so many girls are wearing rompers. They have the advantage of being cute (sometimes) while still covering you up (sometimes). I usually just wear a dress with bike shorts underneath but this year I'm thinking of venturing into the romper territory.

Summer Rompers by beakoch
Items in this set:
Sparkle & Fade Crepe Button Down Romper, $58
Pins and Needles Piped Sailor Romper, $58
Kimchi Blue Lace Romper, $34
ASOS | ASOS Heart Print Playsuit at ASOS, $68
ASOS | ASOS Floral Printed Playsuit at ASOS, $59

Daily Ensemble: target win

I just had my last class of sophomore year so as a present to myself I took a little roadtrip to Target. I called looking for the Cynthia Vincent shoes and the salespeople had no idea what I was talking about, so I decided to go see for myself. They had lots of the gladiator sandals and one pair of the wedges, in my size! They really are gorgeous shoes, now I know what all the hype is about. They're also surprisingly comfortable. The only problem is the top strap is soo loose. I'm bringing them to a cobbler tomorrow to see if they can move the button.






Wearing: zoe dress, wilfred belt, cynthia vincent for target shoes