Tough As Nails

I'm a tough broad. Now I know those are strong words to start a Monday morning, but they are absolutely necessary. Last week I forgot all about this and stress got the best of me. I refuse to allow that to happen again, dammit.

I have a restful weekend to thank for my renewed resilience, but I'd be lying if I didn't give these lace-up heels some credit. They also give my casual polka dot midi and denim jacket a much needed attitude boost, and I'm all for that.

"THOUGH I WON'T BE WEARING THIS DURING THE WEEK...THIS ATTITUDE BOOST WILL BE ENOUGH TO KEEP ME GOING." 

Though I won't be wearing this during the week, thanks to ungodly early summer classes, sweats and my utter lack of care that will no doubt be around for the rest of summer semester, this attitude boost will be enough to keep me going. 

Photos by Kaye McCoy

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animal attraction

Saying that I love leopard print would be an understatement. The pattern reigns supreme in my closest, mostly in the form of accessories like shoes, scarves and clutches. I sneak it in the details so no one will notice that I have a problem. 

And the thing is, I don't even know why I like it so much. There's this instinct in me. Maybe it's an animal attraction, but wherever there's leopard to be found, I'm there.

photos by 7th Street Studio

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a gal & her dog

 

If you don't know by now, (I've posted it all over IG) I just got a puppy! Millie, the 8-month old shih tzu, is a little burst of joy in my life. She's a crazy one, much like her owner.

She's teaching me patience and the importance of prep time. Before I go anywhere, playtime and potty time have to be considered. Sometimes, if it's a lax day, I'll take her out with me. This past weekend we went to the Farmer's Market, and we couldn't move a foot without someone stopping us to gush over her. 

I don't want to become one of those people who blab on and on about how cute their dog is, so I'll stop here. Instead, I'll blab about this outfit. It's 50's inspired and the polka-dot midi is thrifted. I don't go retro as often as I used to, but there's still a soft spot for it in my heart.

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