Happy Birthday - Nobody likes you when you're 23

Hi guys. I am so sorry for the lack of posts. I got home from Japan safely and plan to blog all about everything starting tomorrow - PROMISE. Since the moment I have gotten off the plane it has been non stop work for me. I have been busy getting my print portfolio and digital portfolio together because yesterday I had my first "big girl" job interview yesterday. Phewwww. I think it went well...only time will tell. Either way it was good experience. I plan on designing an actual site for my digital portfolio as soon as I find the time.

Oh yeah...today is my birthday. In the words of Blink 182 "nobody likes you when you're 23". I suppose I will be finding out if that is true. I don't have major plans - lunch with my dad, dinner with my mom, driving back home to see my boyfriend, lunch tomorrow with my old co workers (super excited for) - but I am a-ok with that. I could use some down time.

I may need to pull out my tiara again..

Party on dudes!

Headed home

I head home this afternoon! I will be traveling back in time to a city near you (leaving at 6pm and getting back at 4pm the same day) :] My trip was incredible.

Can't wait to tell you all about it.

Guest post - Hopeless Notebook

Hi! I'm Heather & I blog over at Hopeless Notebook!

I'm so excited to be guest posting here on Allison's sweet little blog while she's off having fun in Japan! I can't even imagine how awesome it must be to travel so far away!

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My family has never traveled much because my dad is deathly afraid of planes - he's tried hypnosis, medication, etc. Nothing works. Unfortunately for my two brothers and me, that means very long, cramped car rides any time we go on vacation. Try 12 hours in a car with two brothers and a dog!

When I was younger, I never wanted to travel. Then two years ago, I went on a plane for the first time. What? You can take a two hour flight instead of a 12 hour car ride and get to the same place?
Why didn't I know this sooner?
Now, I'm struck with wanderlust.

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While Allison is off having fun in Japan, let's all just dream about going on an amazing vacation.

Images like these just inspire me to save up money, so I can travel the world :

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Do you have any place you dream of visiting someday?

My top 3 are France, Japan, and Greece!

Quick Japan update

Hi guys! I am having so much fun in Tokyo. We have been all over the place. Tuesday we went to Asakusa, Ueno, and Akihabara. Wednesday we hit up Harajuku, Thursday Kamakura, yesterday Ginza and Roppongi, and today we are just resting. Phew. Tomorrow we are headed to Shibuya, I am hoping to pick up a Blythe doll at Manadrake :] I will have a photo diary/explanation of what we did at each of these places as soon as I get back. Until then, here are just a few pictures.

I wish I could have afforded the Blythes from the first toy store I found them at. *sighhh. They sure were beautiful though :]

Guest post - Jessica Chronicled

Hi Shy Scout readers! I'm Jessica and I blog over at jessica chronicled. I'm so excited to be guest posting for Allison and so happy that she gets to take a fun little trip to Japan! The content on my own blog ranges from rambling about my hubby and our little pup to sharing my own thoughts on my faith, life, and fashion. I thought I would share a fashion post with you all today (because Miss Allison here has such great style!)

Pattern mixing has been one of my favorite recent trends. One thing that I have definitely discovered is that making one of your patterns a black & white print makes mixing so much easier. Here I paired a thick b&w stripe with leopard print on my shoes.

Blouse: Thrifted, Blazer: F21, Shoes: F21, Pants: uuuhhh, I don't remember?
Oh, and this was the first day that my pants have seen daylight since sometime in the fall. That's a little embarrassing. Perhaps I need some more twirly skirts like Allison. So, have you tried pattern mixing? Do you love it? I think I'm basically obsessed. As in, I stand in my closet for long periods of time just thinking about which patterns I could pair. I'm also a fan of pairing florals with anything, but there's really no logic behind that one other than the fact that I just love floral prints.

A special thanks to Allison again, for having me guest post! I hope the trip is the best!

Guest post - Humble Pie Vintage

Hey Shy Scout readers! Allison asked me to guest post while she's vacationing in Japan and I couldn't be more excited...or jealous! While she's having a blast, I decided to have myself an imaginary tea party.

I chose five people, dead or alive, that'd I'd invite and what yummy food I'd want served. I chose a garden themed tea party and even dressed up in a fun outfit for the occasion.



Thanks for reading and feel free to visit me at my blog, Humble Pie Vintage!
Have a great trip, Allison! :)