Little Pink Riding Hood

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Winter has definitely hit full force! We have been having temps below 0 here and on a couple of occasions my area of Illinois had colder weather than Alaska! All I have been wanting to do since December arrived was build a snowman, but at the rate we're going I would be a snowman myself before I even rolled out the first snowball! So all I'm asking, dear winter, is that I can have one nice snow day to create something nice for you. Please. Me and my toasty black boots will be sitting inside waiting for that day. :)

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White Sweater: Thrifted | Denim Skirt: Loft | Fur-lined Boots: Rue 21 | Blanket Scarf: Charlotte Russe (now on sale for $5) 

xoxo,

Sara

At the Beach: Relaxing in True Nautical Fashion

Bonjour!

Happy Labor Day! Even though the school year started just two weeks ago, I'm already clinging to this day off to relax and recuperate! And since Labor Day is a celebrated American holiday, a red/white/blue combo was a must for the day's festivities.

Looking forward to another day at the beach!


Red and White Striped Blouse: Ralph Lauren | Denim Dress: The Rose Nest | Nautical Headwrap: Thrifted


xoxo,

Sara

Dreamland

Bonjour!

Insert random hedge-hugging... :)

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! As much of the U.S. was hit by crazy wind, ice, etc., we were fortunate enough to have a beautiful dusting of fog (as you can see in many of the above backgrounds).  Today we were on campus looking at my sister's new college schedule and scouting out the different locations at which she will be having class, a routine of the student life that I avidly miss.  As for me, I am enjoying the day off courtesy of a man who worked for peaceful equality for all, focused on the importance of humanity as more than just differing and conflicting races, and brought together a nation in turmoil. May we have this same unity and hope that Dr. King envisioned during that time in today's age as well!

Happy Monday!

Coat: zulily | Dress: Reborn J | Ankle Boots: Pick Your Plum | White Fur Head Wrap: Online (?)


xoxo,
Sara

Posh in Paradise: Beach Life

Bonjour!

Hello again!

As much as I wish I could say this is now, the sad truth is that vacation is done and past. What is still around, however, is the beautiful heat of summer weather that makes you think you could just take the next week off and hit the beach. I am so discombobulated with the temperature outside that I keep forgetting it is actually fall and that I will soon be enjoying wool floppy hats, pumpkin pie, and apple cider. Until then, I think I will just grab some sunglasses, a bottle of orange juice, and hit the lawn chair for some good old-fashioned (yet as safe as possible) suntanning. :)

These pictures were taken at St. Pete's beach in St. Petersburg, Florida. After I had several panic attacks about the height of the water (neck-high is TOO high!), we discovered that there was a sandbar out in the water that housed the best conch shells you could find- and I don't mean the little pebble-y seashells either. I think the tide washed them into a dip in the sand that could not wash them back out. We had a cycle going where we dived when it was calm, anchored ourselves when the hubba bubba waves rolled in, dived again, anchored again until we had a good stash going. All in all, it was a great spot to find some good marine specimens!

It's a good thing I like Fall in the meantime. I'm going to go have me some vacay withdrawal.


What are your thoughts on the arrival of Fall?


Dress: Old Navy | Hat: Jane.com | Flip-Flops/Sunnies: Old

xoxo, Sara