I realize that every year around this time I say the same thing…
THE STORY
…Where did the Summer go? This year’s rapid disappearance of my leisure time can at least be explained. I was so caught up in lawyers and courthouses and doing the really hard grown up things that the time simply vanished in a blur of taking care of business. Yes, it’s still Summer, but I so wish that it would just slow down.
Some of the leaves are already subtly changing, and any day now I’ll be getting the letter in the mail that says, “Yo, school’s about to start…here’s the time and date of the first inservice day”…it might be worded slightly differently, but you get my drift. The changing of the seasons is of course inevitable, but for some reason the change from Summer to Fall seems to be the most abrupt and obvious. Fall just seems to blend into Winter, Winter subtly tapers off into Spring, and Spring just seamlessly becomes Summer one day. But Summer to Fall? Damn, that change just kinda sneaks up and slaps ya in the face. Why is that?
While it’s true that Fall is my hands down favorite season, I’m just not ready for red hued leaves, slightly cool evenings and realizing two weeks ago that all of the candy next to the cash registers at Sheetz was Halloween candy. Yes, all of it was Halloween candy. Just no. I still have 22 days until I have to go back to work so hopefully I can ignore the Halloween candy and red leaves and simply enjoy a few Summer days…It’s good to have goals my friends.
THE OUTFIT
When Mona B contacted me in regard to working together, I checked them out and when I saw how cute the bags were the answer was, “Yes, please!” Little did I know though just how gorgeous and well made the bags are in person! They are seriously so pretty and so substantial. You can feel the quality. The bags are all constructed of a combination of leather and upcycled canvas from military tents…how cool is that?
I was sure that the Dreamweaver Backpack was going to be my favorite because, well, I love backpacks. And it is my favorite backpack that I own, but my current love is the Dreamscape Tote that I’m wearing with today’s outfit.
My primary requirements for an everyday bag are that they be slouchy, smushy and roomy; both bags fit the bill, but the slightly more spacious tote won my heart with the beautiful pink, turquoise and black embroidery. I also have a really pretty cross body bag (it involves sequins!) that I’ll be sharing with you in another post.
Now allow me to wax poetic about the boots. You guys, I have been lusting for a pair of Freebird by Steven boots for literally years. I’ve not owned a pair because they are somewhat pricey. A few weeks back I decided to treat myself and I decided that treat was going to be some Freebirds. Lucky me, while deciding which pair (and trust me, it was a process) I happened upon a pair of Freebird sandals that happened to be on super giant sale on the Buckle website so I snapped those babies up too. But back to the boots though. They are absolutely worth every single penny. They are solid, well-made, comfortable and so incredibly beautiful that I may just never wear anything else. Perhaps that’s an overstatement, but you all know what I mean…it’s a definite case of shoe love, as in forever ’til I die shoe love. I’m also pretty sure what I’ll be asking for this Christmas…
The last thing that I wanted to tell you about is the shorts. They are yet another pair from the Tomgirl styles at American Eagle. My Bermuda shorts are also Tomgirls. I also have jeans and pants in the same cut; they have that just amount of slouch without too much bagginess. These are the Tomgirl Midi Shorts and they are the perfect not too short alternative to Bermuda’s.
THE TIP
Every once in awhile it’s perfectly okay to splurge on yourself…you deserve it. Before you do, put some thought into exactly what it is that you want then do some research. Read reviews, find the best price and if possible, try the piece on before you buy. I didn’t have that option with the boots so I read countless reviews in regard to sizing and return policies just to be safe.
THE LINK UPS
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Bag: c/o Mona B; Boots: Freebird By Steven; Shorts: American Eagle; Top: Forever 21 (Similar)
