Final Hurrah

These photos were taken last Friday, but it already feels like so long ago. Washington has very much decided that it's fall now and it's been chilly and overcast since my birthday. Not a fan. But at least I got to wear this shirt first! 

I bought it on clearance the weekend before at Target for $4 something. I actually tried it on closer to the start of the summer, but had already spent a ton of money and never really stopped spending so I decided against spending the $20 or so to buy this at full price. Needless to say, I was psyched to find it on the clearance rack.

I've also recently purchased a large shoe rack for my entry hall, so soon I can get rid off my rows of shoes for something a little bit more organized. I also got an over-the-door organizer for scarves, gloves, and other small miscellaneous things. 

I have a few other plans for (finally) getting organized, so I'm hoping it all works as well in reality as it does in my head. In the mean time, I've just got to work on cleaning and getting rid of all the random stuff (for example, I've recently realized I'm a receipt hoarder).

If it does end up turning out well, I'll be sure to post some pictures!

Top: Target. Jeans: Old Navy. Sandals: Fred Meyer. Ring: Old Navy.

In the meantime, one of my friends from college is coming to visit! I'm so, SO excited! I haven't seen her since we graduated from college over two years ago (side note: I'm feeling so old right now). She's been teaching English for the past two years in South Korea, and finally returned stateside last month, so this been a long time coming.

24

Just popping in to let you know that today's my birthday! I turned 24 today, and I'm not entirely sure how that happened. Since when am I a real twentysomething, in my mid-twenties??! 

Today the only plans I have are dinner with my family, but yesterday I went whale watching up in the San Juan Islands! That's getting it's own post though, because it really was an amazing experience. In the meantime, you can check out a few of the pictures on Instagram.

Hope you all have a great Sunday!

Such a Girl

As pretty as I think jewelry is, I've never actually been big on wearing it. I would periodically buy a necklace or two, wear them once or twice, then forget about them. But today I wore both a necklace and a ring, and I felt like such a girl. I also had earrings on but they don't count.

I bought a few rings this weekend on sale, so I was hoping to work them into my outfits. Yesterday I forgot they existed, but I remembered today! This necklace is the perfect example of forgetting though. I bought it in, like, May and this is the first time I'm wearing it.

Overall, I felt really pulled together today. Jewelry aside, my outfit was pretty simple, but it's one of my favorites in awhile. I don't know if it's just because I'm bored of my summer clothes or if it's just because I've been so tired in the mornings, but most days I've been feeling very meh about my outfits. But today was different, and it actually prompted me to take pictures for the first time in a month. 

It's pretty frustrating, but with fall coming, I should have more variety soon. Though it can't come until after my birthday this Sunday or I will be very upset.

I really should work more on actually getting up on time, so I'm not as rushed in the mornings. Lately I've just been hitting snooze again and again and getting out of bed entirely too late. Today I woke up with my workout alarm for once and went on a run this morning. I have it timed so I get back around when my normal alarm is set, which meant I had way more time to get ready today. It was such a nice change!

Cardigan: Target. Top: Old Navy. Jeans: Target. Sandals: Target. Ring: Old Navy. Necklace: Forever 21. 

This outfit is funny though, in that a couple of weeks ago at work we had fun awards, and mine was "Most Likely to Blow Her Entire Paycheck at Target." So, so true. My cardigan, jeans, and sandals are all from Target, and all have been purchased within the last couple weeks. Along with a couple other shirts. And a skirt. And jeans. And pretty much everything else under the sun. Such a dangerous store.

Unrelated, but since construction has ended, I'm attempting to put my apartment back together. Which mostly means alllll the stuff that was previously shoved into my closet is now out in my apartment looking like an explosion of random bags and boxes. My entry hall is pretty much the only clean spot in my entire apartment, which means photos will be taken here until further notice.

Time Flies

These pictures were originally taken a month and a half (or so) ago. And I meant to post them at least a month ago (oops!), but life got a little bit crazy and then when it wasn't I just got lazy. So sorry about that unintended hiatus! I have plans for the next few weekends, but then absolutely nothing after that.  

This outfit is pretty much what you can find me in on any given weekend-- a loose tank and shorts. And then, once colder weather comes around, it becomes a t-shirt and leggings (or jeans, when I want to look like I put slightly more effort in). Basically, clothes that are super comfy for doing absolutely nothing other than lounging around and maybe a trip to Target.

Please ignore the fact I blinked.

It was considerably warmer when I took these photos than it has been for the past week or so. While I'm not a big fan, we desperately need it. Most of the state has had a huge wildfire problem all summer. We had a big windstorm last weekend though. It was crazy! It felt more like November than the end of August. Fortunately it's been tamer than that since, just a little cooler than I'd like. Especially with my birthday coming up, I want to enjoy the last couple weeks of summer.

Tank: Target. Shorts: Forever 21. Sandals: Fred Meyer.

In other news, I was having a great hair day the day I took these pictures.