mutual, I'm sure

mutual, I'm sure

Can you say "sunflare overload!" Cole and I were a bit off with our sunset timing yesterday. We're not used to it being so sunny and staying bright so late, making us off by a good hour and a half.:o In a way, I like some of the photos since they have a more grainy strangely-exposed film quality. But the perfectionist part of me, that dominates all, really wishes they were more clear.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Crunching Numbers sweater in Tuesday: ModCloth
Coat: Topshop, gift from Cole
Ruby Mimosa dress: c/o ModCloth
Tights: Target
Beret: American Apparel
Vintage belt: borrowed from mom
Purse: F21
Anabelle necklace: c/o BrideBlu
Old pumps: zara, on sale ...I've been a really slow blogger this week and haven't been the best with responding to emails and comments. Just know that I'm not purposely being rude. My only excuse is that things have been a bit rough with my thyroid since I stopped the synthroid. The highs and lows are happening so fast that it's making my head spin. I'm hoping once my body adjusts to being off the drugs, it will start to chill out.

Oh, and I forgot to mention that Cole was able to fix the water heater issue on Monday. He installed a new something-or-other and then had a plumber come in to fix a broken valve. It wasn't too bad since we high-tailed it to my parents for the weekend, but it's amazing how one day without hot water and I was a mess. I obviously would not survive long in the olden days.

Yours,

Camp Dear Creatures

Camp Dear Creatures

For two years, I have longed to buy this Dear Creatures' dress. Ever since I saw the Zooey cotton commercial, I knew it had to be mine. Finally, two months ago I lucked out and found one on sale at 80s Purple in my size. I've been holding back and waiting for warmer weather, knowing already how I wanted to style it. While it's still so cold outside, at least all the snow is gone. Fingers crossed, for good.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Dear Creatures Camp dress: 80s Purple, on sale
Vintage peacoat: thrifted
Tights: F21
Beret: American Apparel
Blimey oxfords: Seychelles
Satchel: Urban Outfitters...
As you can see, Cole really loves his pipe. He's even been braving the cold weather to smoke it outside. I love it when presents I buy are such a hit!

Vintage peacoat: thrifted, gift from me
Old rugby and boat shoes: Brooks Brothers
Jeans: J.Crew
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Vintage pipe: ebay, gift from me
Hat: Lacoste, gift from me

Yours,

Flowers in Your Hair

Flowers in Your Hair

Spring is preparing for its debut. Today was such a gloriously beautiful day with the sun shining and temperatures in the low 60s. Pretty much all of the snow is gone and let's hope it's the last of the season. Testing my diy skills, I made this floral headband today. What do you think? I took a velvet ribbon, turned it upside down (for friction), glued flower tops to the ribbon, glued a little elastic to the back and voilà! I'm tempted to make some for my shop. Would anyone be interested? And if so, how much would you want to pay?

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Milk Thistle dress: Tulle, c/o ModCloth
Key necklace and floral headband: diy
Tights and Clogs: Target
Chloe sunglasses: swirl.com...I'm pretty darn excited about the fact that, in these photos, my hair looks almost like its natural color!

Yours,

Black, White and Yellow All Over

Black, White and Yellow All Over

Cole and I had a visitor while we were shooting. I had to run off the tracks but thankfully Cole was there to steady me. We continued the shoot on the side and I think the photos turned out even better with the train zooming by in the background.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Yellow So Cute coat: Tulle, c/o ModCloth
Spots and Dots dress: c/o Ruche
Shoes: F21
Skull necklace: asos
Tights and Mulberry bag: Target
Old beret: UO...Yours,

Paisley Cabin

Paisley Cabin

I bought this vintage dress a few weeks ago and have been waiting for a chance to wear it on my blog. You know how much I love vintage dresses with lace collars and since I'm still trying to wear softer shades, it's pastel paisley print sealed the deal. Plus, I love that it has long sleeves; it's so rare to find cute vintage dresses with long sleeves!

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage dress: ebay, Sleepyhead Vintage
Vintage belt: borrowed from mom
Tights: Target
Boots: F21...Cole starts his final quarter of classes tomorrow, so we're heading home today!

Yours,

The Morning Hour

The Morning Hour

Cole and I took these photos yesterday morning which worked out perfectly since we're having a bit of a blizzard today! I'm having major hair woes lately. It's just so fried and funky that I can't seem to get it to cooperate. As you can see, I unsuccessfully tried to tame it and only made it look worse. Bah. Cole says my hair looks fine, but he always says that. I just hope it grows out fast!

Something completely crazy and wonderful happened to us yesterday night. We were eating at our favorite up north restaurant, Pearl's, enjoying a delicious meal when we received a little surprise. An anonymous gentleman informed the bartender, who then informed our waitress, that he would be paying for our meal! I was completely shocked and flabbergasted. Our waitress said he did this for another couple last week and at the time she didn't know who he was. She knew this time, but said he still wished to remain anonymous, so I told her to please tell him thank you so much and that this was the nicest thing to ever happen to us! What a random act of kindness! As Cole and I were leaving the restaurant we spotted two older gentlemen at the bar and guessed it had to be one of them. I wanted to run up to them and give them big hugs! Even this morning, I still can't believe it happened!

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Morning Hour dress: Tulle, c/o ModCloth
Vintage lace collar
Topshop coat: gift from Cole
Tights: Target
Boots: F21
Violet purse: c/o Melie Bianco
Bird and Locket: c/o Belle Hibou...TGIF!!

Yours,

From on High

From on High

Well, we're up north at my parents' cottage. Late yesterday afternoon we decided that we wanted to get away for a bit and packed our things and left. Cole has this week off before he starts his final quarter of school, so it was a perfect time to escape. It's cold up here, but oddly enough there's less snow.

How do you like my new vintage faux fur coat? I got it a few weeks ago at my beloved SA for $7! It's in wonderful condition minus a missing button, but that doesn't stop me from loving it. I especially adore the fur pattern on the back.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage faux fur coat: thrifted
Old black shirt: Banana Republic
From on High shorts: c/o Ruche
Tights: Target
Old belt: Old navy
Old beret: UO
Boots: F21...Did everyone enjoy yesterday's Delightful Dozen blog launch? Tieka did an outstanding job organizing everything!

Yours,