Wardrobe Wednesday - Blue & gold

Monday I caved and went thrifting. How could I say no to the 50% off sales for the holiday? I hit up 6 stores - yikes! At least my mom and I made a fun day out of it. We started off the day going out to breakfast, went to three shops, had lunch at the cutest diner ever - the food was brought out to you on a train!, three more shops, and then we grilled out and made s'mores :]



This dress is perfect! Especially with it's $2.50 price tag - thank you Salvation Army!! It makes me think of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. I really need to invest in some ruby slippers...or flats. I love finding pieces that are your size and no stains, haha, wahoo!! The dress has such a fun and retro feel to it.



Also - I can twirl in it for days :]
Wouldn't this dress be perfect to wear on a picnic?

Outfit Details: Dress - Thrifted, Issac Mazarahi for Target | Bag - thrifted | Sandals - Unisa | Necklace - thrifted | Bracelet - thrifted.

Anywho - I posted last night that I was on my way to Rhode Island, but that ended up not happening as planned (I had set the post for 6p.m. the night before but forgot to adjust it). We left this morning instead. I received a call for a freelance project and had to postpone the trip a day to meet with the client. I am excited for some new work - and the trip. So officially - I am on the road :]

I have a fun surprise for tomorrow - so be on the look out ;]

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East Coast Bound

SURPRISE - I am driving to Rhode Island as we speak!
I am just a surprised as you all. My dad called me out of the blue Saturday night to see if I wanted to go to Rhode Island this week, and well... we are on our way and should be there early Wednesday morning. My dad and I are currently in the process of finding jobs so we figured we should take advantage of the last bit of free time we might have for awhile. My grandpa hasn't been feeling well so it will be good to see him and the rest of the family. You have to make most of the time you are given with loved ones and I am so thankful to be able to make this trip :]

Vacation Plans:
1. See as many family members and friends as possible.
2. Go to the beach - multiple times. I swear - Narragansett beach is the prettiest beach I have ever been to.
3. Maybe get teeny tan - gasp!
4. Eat clam cakes until I pop.
5. Followed by an Awful Awful from Newport Creamery.
6. Lobster(?)
7. Enjoy the scenery and take as many photos as possible.

I am beyond excited. I only lived in Rhode Island until I was 7, but it has always felt like home to me. It helps that my entire extended family (practically - we will also be headed to Connecticut on this trip) lives there, but I swear it is one of the prettiest places on the planet. The beautiful beaches, rolling hills, cute fishermen towns *sighhh. I really need to end up on the East Coast one day. If you ever get a chance - head to the smallest State in the U.S.!

If you want to follow my adventure feel free to follow me on Instagram. I will probably be updating that more frequently than the blog. I am not sure what my internet status will be at my grandma's.

I miss you all already. I will post as soon as possible :]

P.S. I guest posted on The Charley Girl's blog, please check it out if you have the time. I was so excited to have the opportunity to guest post for her while she is away at Sasquatch.

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** Have you entered my awesome Hello Wallflower giveaway? Don't worry, you still have time! The giveaway ends June 8th, so don't miss out. Good Luck!! **

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Giveaway - Hello Wallflower.

Hi all, and happy Monday to you (happy Memorial day to all of my American readers :] )! Hope you had a lovely and relaxing weekend. Let me help brighten your day with a wonderful giveaway from Hello Wallflower.



My sweet sponsor Carli, of the Sweet Dreams blog and co-owner of Hello Wallflower, would like to giveaway two beautiful pairs or earrings (photographed above) from her shop. "The Hello Wallflower shop is a shared dream between best friends who love to create. The name Hello Wallflower was inspired by those who go unnoticed but are worth being noticed." Get noticed today by winning the two beautiful pairs of earrings listed above, or by purchasing some of their lovely earrings and bow headbands. While looking through their shop I instantly fell in love with the wide variety of bold patterns, colors, and floral shapes :]

>> About the giveaway
Hello Wallflower is giving away a pair of the Peach Chrysanthemums and Navajo Fabric Covered earrings (my personal faves!) to one lucky ShyScout reader.

>> Mandatory Entry
You must be a follower of ShyScout to enter this giveaway (please let me know how you follow ShyScout in the comment below - either by gfc or BlogLovin'). Be sure to also check out Hello Wallflower's shop and leave a comment letting me know which item is your personal favorite :] Additionally, please list your email address so that I can contact you if you win.

>> Bonus Entries (please leave a separate comment below for each additional entry)
1. 'Like" Hello Wallflower on Facebook.
2. Follow Carli's blog at Sweet Dreams.
3. Follow Sweet Dreams on BlogLovin'.

In addition to this awesome giveaway Hello Wallflower is offering a 10% discount to all ShyScout readers!! Simply use the coupon code: SHYSCOUT10 at checkout :]

This giveaway will close Friday, June 8th at midnight. The lucky winner will then be chosen at random and contacted shortly there after. Best of luck to you all!

P.S.
Also - I am guest posting on The Charley Girl's blog today. Head over and check it out :]

To vlog...

or not to blog? That is the question.

I have seen other bloggers make 'vlogs' in the past and I thought they looked sort of fun. I like watching other bloggers videos because you are able to actually hear their voice and better understand their personality, which may not come through in a traditional blog post. With that being said, I thought I might give it a go...

Do any of you have questions for me? I thought it may be fun answering some questions in a vlog. Or if you have some fun vlog topics please let me know! I would love to hear them :]

P.S.
ModCloth is having an awesome grab bag giveaway today. Spend $125 dollars and receive a grab bag worth $50 of products for free :]



*** If you haven't done so already, please enter my $50 gift card giveaway to Shabby apple! The giveaway ends June 1st. Good luck! ***

Thrifted Thursdays - Feelin' Groovy

I have been good this past month (or bad, depending on how you'd like to view it) not visiting thrift stores every week. I am in the process of getting things together to donate so that I can make more room in my life. I didn't want to abandon Thrifted Thursdays, however, so I thought it would be fun to showcase some "groovy finds" *insert Simon and Garfunkel's Feelin' Groovy song here* from past thrifting excursions.



I picked up these silly bookshelf ends about a month ago. He was half off so I couldn't resist scooping him up for $2.50. I think it would look charming in a kids room or just in my future kooky house. His goofy grin and flowers won me over.



This is the oldest item (of mine) in this lot of items. This jewelry case was one of my first thrifted treasures in the beginning of college. I was drawn to the vibrant and retro patterned covering. I would have to say finding this piece really peaked my interest in thrifting.



This pretty crochet inspired vest was scooped up at 90 cents!! I haven't worn it out just yet, but am pretty excited to style it. It came without any creepy stains - that in itself is a major thrifting score :]



This may be one of my all time favorite thrifts. A 1970's Zonk the Donk Oxfam cut out by Belinda Lyon! How groovy is that Donky?? Part of me wants so badly to cut it out and sew it all together, but the other part of me doesn't want to damage it and preserve it. What would you do?

Hope you all are having a beautiful Thursday!

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Wardrobe Wednesdays - Lake Coral

Yesterday it was absolutely gorgeous in my neck of the woods. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and my flowers and veggies were starting to sprout! While I spent the majority of the day working on projects (I made a pretty cool tshirt design for a friend!), I took some time to enjoy the weather as the sun began to set.



I had my brother tag along and play photographer. I think he did a pretty awesome job! Sure beats using the tripod in the backyard. Tomorrow (today I suppose - I write my posts a day ahead of time) we want to head back and take some more head shots for him to take to auditions. I also plan to wake up at the crack of dawn to get my fitness on and bike a few miles *wish me luck!



My brother got the lead this summer in Footloose at the theatre he is working for. I am pretty darn excited about it. Surprisingly I have never seen the movie...yikes! I should probably change that before I see his version. Any Footloose fans out there?



Outfit Details: Dress - Dorothy Perkins | Bag - Kohls | Sandals - Forever 21 | Bracelet - thrifted | Ring - thrifted | Necklace - Forever 21.

Serious question: How old is too old for pig tails? I feel like so long as they aren't above your ears it is socially acceptable? Maybe not... I am in desperate need for new hair styling tips. I don't think my hair has been this long since 4th grade. I haven't cut it in nearly two years! Anywho, hope you all are having a wonderful day :]

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