the Explanation:

Okay so, this summer I had been slacking to say the least on my outfit posts. You see, my summer style isnt really photoshoot worthy I felt. It was either nike shorts and a tee or cut offs and a tank. Sure it can be cute, but theres only so many variations.
Also, Tomorrow is the big day that I move to COLLEGE! and I have been thinking if this blog is something I want to keep up with as I move along. Because heres the deal. If I am embarassed to pull out my tripod in the neighborhood I have lived in for 12 years, there is no way on Gods green earth I will be doing it on campus as a freshman.
In addition, I would like to evolve it into more a blog about just my life in general so I could keep those I have moved away from in touch.
I love the creative outlet, and I cant guarentee I will be consistent or that it wont be all dorm shots, but if you can deal with it, im in for the long haul.

What Ive been DIYing: summer projects

Pinterest is the most wonderfully addicting place ever. Not only is it easy to stylestalk some of the most fab celebs and bloggers but I get to fill up a whole board with amazing projects to try. Here are some that I have done recently.

Initial Necklace



Paper Beads





Old Frame turned Bulletin Board





Tshirt Headbands



To my DIY board and more, click here

Sizzlin summer switchup.

Scarf: Oldnavy

Shorts: thrifted

Tank: Old navy

Bangles: Mexico, Canton, DIY

I Love Lucy...:)

Okay so yall know I have been a fan of the arm party for a while now. So when it was announced as the next BDIB challenge I thought well okay thats easy! But no, it is a CHALLENGE. Usually I wear all gold bracelets but I really tried to give my bracelets a summer vibe and tried to make it have more of a "party" vibe. In other news, it is HOT in Dallas. My all black interior car read 116 when I got into it yesterday and let me tell you, those bangles get burning fast! Maybe I watch too much Man vs Wild but I have a feeling this may be able to come in handy for me some day.

How we ate and shopped our way through Austin

Hit up Uncommon Objects and SoCo. It's too bad my dorm is so small other wise I would be all for half of this weird stuff moving on in with me.

Mom and I at Bess Bistro, Sandra Bullocks restaurant and probably our favorite spot we found.

The panini was INSANE, and they had peach cobbler.SOLD.

We may or may not have gotten a little turned around at times.

We went to the farmers market on Saturday market and second best to this fresh squeezed melonade in my hand was the people watching.

And most importantly, we hit up some AMAZING sales. Even these tags had additional percentage off. Although Austin didnt come through for me with thrift and vintage clothing, by no means did I come home empty handed.

And can't forget about heaven in the form of a trailer truck called Hey Cupcake.



Good to see you again

Top:thrifted

Jeans: XXI

Shoes: Ross

Bangles: DIY and Thrifted

Sorry to be gone for so long. One of my excuses was a week of it I was forbidden from internet and my phone so friendships could flourish. The last part was just pure laziness.

I had my first stay at my college and spent time with an awesome group of people that I cant wait to see around campus.

and this weekend my mom and I will be going to Austin and my number one goal is shopping. Thrift shopping, outlet shopping, uncommon objects shopping. Seeing scores like THIS over at My Edit make me all the more excited.

ps: join the party

Letting everyone else dress me

Skirt:thrifted

Buttonup:thrifted

Shoes:jcp

Bangles:XXI

Okay the truth is this is actually from yesterday and I am at camp for my college now but I realllly wanted to participate in EBEW so here I am in my yellow goodness three days early, even though I won't be able to link up... Ha.  Anyway, I knew for the yellow challenge that this skirt would be perfect and I remember this little mama running all over pinterest in her yellow skirtness. So I copied. I wish she would tell me how much hers cost. Cause mine is under $50 including the shoes and I would bet her shoes that hers isnt...

source

If you have a pinterest, Lets be friends, or whatever

For you sugarcottoncandybabyloviehoneygirl.

You see, I have a very good friend who happens to be a very loyal reader of the blog. and shes been on my case about not posting in a while.

Here we are rooftop on the fourth.

I'll be honest. I think we are pretty funny together. I could go on about the stories we have together or I could tell you about the crazy people we love to make fun of (aka the title) but instead ill just link you the websites we send each other when we find them.

Special snowflakes.This is HILARIOUS because you are thinking of someone in your head.

the infamous mean mother in law email

 I hate autocorrect too

Wrong number...Awkward!

animals arent always sweet, Theyre hilarious too

Kicking off July right

a very scary lunch

Tops:thrifted

Shorts: Aeropostal

Necklace: Gma

Shoes:XXI

Belt:Target

Today I had lunch with two girlfriends- one my age then one who is already at my university. And I will be honest. She kinda has us anxious. Now it isn't her fault, it is just the nature of the beast but is all about one main issue. Making friends. You see, she says it is hard to make friends if you don't rush but I wasn't really planning on it due to expenses. Anyway. I figured I had a network of wise women that have been here before and it is worth a shot to ask. PLEASE HELP ME!

Were you in a sorority? Was it the best way for you to make friends? Will I only have cats if I don't rush? I don't even like cats!

Making best friends in Gap

Skirt: Gap

Top: American Eagle

Bracelets: gift and mexico

Shoes:charming charlies

I feel like I guilt tripped my way home with this skirt. You see it rang up full price even though it and about 15 of its twins were hanging right under a 50% off sign. And so when I told this to the clerk and said nevermind heavy with disappointment she had someone go and see where they were hanging. She agreed it was confusing and gave me the half off anyway! I was so glad to not have to part with this skirt. I think it will be great year round with boots or tights. Okay, love letter over.

(fitpost)

My main problems have been boredom and peach cobbler. Seriously. I know the workouts are so important but sometimes it is hard to go to the gym and do the exact same thing every time. This week I did a water workout and fun abs video. Then, the gym workout becomes comforting rather than boring.
One thing I have learned is that there are certain foods worth the calories and certain foods that aren't. Recently a Heart Attack grill set up shop in Dallas and there is a burger worth 5 DAYS of calories. That is NOT worth it. Coleslaw-not worth it. Homemade peach cobbler. Worth ever single one of its calories.

• Fight workout boredom with these girls workout videos
• Exercise finder- say you don't know how to tone your inner thighs, this shows you how!
• Workouts by body type Interesting idea, works for clothes, but weights? Just check it out...
• The 50 healthiest snacks good to pack to the pool or lake!

An outfit made well

Dress: Walmart Bangles:Thrifted,XXI,Canton Belt:from a shirt Necklace XXI Wedges:old 

There are very a few stores that I hold near and dear to my heart. Go ahead and call me shallow but whatever, they make pretty things and pretty things make me happy. Unfortunatly, I don't shop as much as I look in those stores.If I did have other pesky things to save for like college I would blow most every cent in the perfectly decorated walls of these places. So in my online shopping stalking of Madewells beautiful website I was delirious to see this look that could be recreated with a dress I bought at WALMART! The posing however, I could work on.