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For those of you who still follow me on here, this post is for you.
I do realize that I haven't posted on my blog in over a year, and going through and reading my previous post has made me very nostalgic!Almost to the point that I miss blogging once a week (or how ever often I use to post). Anyways, I thought I would give you all a heads-up about what the next 12 post on here are going to be about...

In the past year I have graduated from one college and started another (JCJC to USM), moved to a different city, and started my own business venture. I'm sure I'll go into more detail about all of those things in my next post. Since starting USM, I have declared my major as Public Relations with a minor in Fashion Merchandising. In one of my journalism classes, I have to write 12 post on a blog. I am going to use this blog to save myself from having to create a new one. So, to my followers, you are more than welcome to read my "homework" over these next few weeks if you, for some reason, find that interesting!

I'll end this post with a million pictures trying to try to catch you up on the past year of my life. 

xo

Rhode Island

It has been forever and a day since I've posted on my blog! I've missed you all and I have so much to catch you up on. I'll first start by showing you some pictures of my adventure to the North East portion of the United States.

A few weeks ago me and my very best friend, Josie, took a trip to Rhode Island. I've never been to any New England states except for New York City, New York and boy is Rhode Island super different from New York City.

Unfortunately the only pictures that I have from the trip are from the one day that we were in Boston, Massachusetts touring Fisher College and Bay State College. The story is kind of long as to why I only have the pictures from day one of our trip, but in a nutshell they were stolen out of my luggage on the flight back home. Yes, I was completely devastated when I found this out and no, nothing can be done about it. All I can do is save up my money for a new camera. Sigh. Everything happens for a reason though! Most of the pictures above are from the Boston Common Park...such an amazing place!

(Fisher College // Boston, Massachusetts)

I think the thing that I loved the most about the North East is the weather. It was absolutely perfect. It was so weird to me that I got chilly a few times when the sun went down and it was July. Down here in south Mississippi it never gets chilly in July. Also, the food was so awesome. We really didn't eat one bad thing while we were up there. Clam chowder, lobster scampi, swordfish on rice pilaf, fish and chips...I could go on and on! I never was a huge seafood fan until I got a taste of what real seafood is. So good!

As great as Boston was, Rhode Island wins my heart. I wish I had more pictures to share. The only ones that I have are from my phone and this is my favorite out of the bunch. I'm at Castle Hill Lighthouse. This was probably the most perfect, peaceful, and serene moment I've ever experienced. I think I could have stayed right there perched on those rocks forever. The sound of the crystal clear waves lapping on the beautiful rocks with the slight smell of salt water on your skin and sailboats there to keep you company...can't get much more perfect than that!

If you ever get the chance to go to the North East, please do yourself a favor and go! You will not be disappointed. Rhode Island might be small, but there's not one part of it that isn't picture perfect and amazing! So go explore it!

xo

Blue Skies + Day Dreaming

I couldn't wait to share this post! A) Because it's an outfit post and I've become quite fond of doing them. B) Because I wanted to share with you the latest thing that I've made!

I made the dress and the belt! But I have a tiny confession, I made the dress out of a pillowcase! That's right! Easiest dress ever made. I kept seeing so many little girls run around in adorable pillowcase dresses and I thought to myself, I could make a "grown up" version for me! So now, if you don't mind, I'm going to bombard you with pictures!

I didn't want it to look like I was wearing a pillowcase. So to give it a little bit of form, I made this belt to tie around my waist. The belt was another simple thing that consist of ribbon and fabric squares that I hand sewed on. Super simple but along with the lacey trim that I put on the bottom I really think it just pulled it all together for a polished look!

It reminds me of a dress that you would wear to a wedding. What do you think? I hope all of you are having a great week! Enjoy the blue skies and keep on day dreaming.

Dress: Handmade
Cardigan: JcPenny's
Belt: Handmade
Flower Hair Clip: Forever21

xoxo

BlackBird Photography

A few days ago, Ryan and Jessica of BlackBird Photography started talking to me about an idea they were having for and Indian/Hippie photoshoot. Of course I was just ecstatic about the thought of them doing anything like that because I know how talented they are and I could only imagine how amazing the pictures would turn out. I was so flattered when they asked me to make them a headband that they could use for the shoot! So, without further ado, here are some of the pictures that I am in absolute love with!

How amazing are those pictures?? If you haven't ever checked out their facebook page, please do and tell them I sent you! If you'd like to see other post that I've shared some of their amazing pictures on look here and here. I can't believe that I have such amazingly talented friends! I couldn't be happier for them for the way this shoot turned out! I feel so privileged to say I was a tiny part in the styling process! I hope to help them out in any way possible in the future and I know nothing but breathtaking pictures will come from them!

P.S. They are giving away a free session on their facebook page so be sure to stop by soon and try to win that! I know I'm entering!

xoxo

Hello Dearie

I've been doing a lot of talking about my sewing teacher, Dawn, so I thought that I would take a moment to introduce her to you all! Above is a picture of Dawn and her sweet family. You can learn more about her daily life on her blog (which I highly recommend you do!) Along with her being such an amazing person from the inside-out, she is super talented! About a year ago, her and her mother-in-law, Cyndi, started their business Hello Dearie (talk about an amazing relationship to have with you mother-in-law!) Here are a few items that I absolutely love from their Etsy shoppe.

I think my favorite thing from Hello Dearie are the custom silhouette pillows. How amazing are they? They would be such a great gift to give to a newly wed couple.

The yellow pillow bunny and mini cat doll's are so precious! Don't you just want a hundred of them?

Lastly, my favorite thing from Hello Dearie are their new pillow covers! They're pretty great don't you think?

Check out their Etsy shoppe for more amazingly cute things and please stop by her blog! I promise you'll fall in love!

xoxo

*all pictures came from Dawn's blog and etsy shoppe*

Sailor, Ahoy!

Eee! I'm so excited to share another outfit post with you! This outfit is rather special to me because...... I made the skirt! That's right! I present to you *drum roll* my "sailor" skirt!

Nautical themed items are always at the top of my list of things I love, but summer time is definitely my favorite time of the year to wear the ocean inspired look. Since summer notoriously goes hand-in-hand with going to the beach or lake, nautical themed clothing are naturally the thing to be inspired by in the summer, right?

Probably my favorite thing about my skirt are these vintage buttons. They're so perfect! I'm so thankful to be in Dawn's sewing class, I'm learning SEW much! I definitely could not have made this without her! Speaking of Dawn...you should drop by Hello Dearie and see if you were the winner of my crocheted flower headband giveaway!

Outfit Details:
Cardigan: JcPenny's
Anchor Shirt: Hand-me-down from Josie
Skirt: Handmade <3
Shoes: Rue21

xoxo