A Fantastic End to a Fantastic Summer

So, technically I've started school already, but I never got around to posting about my last couple days of summer due to the fact that I'm now away from home for almost 12 hours every day, and then spend most of the time I am actually at home doing homework or catching up on sleep (already) So here I am, Friday night after my first week of school, posting about a day almost a week ago. But it was a really good day, so I'm posting about it anyway.

First Finn, Josie, and I ventured out to Goodwill for the labor day sale, which was huge and amazing and as if Goodwill isn't already cheap enough pretty much everything was half price and it just made me happy beyond describable words and such. I only had 20 dollars, but I ended up getting so much stuff I absolutely love and adore and have already worn most of. (I'll post a Outfit Idea post later!!!) Josie and I unfortunately did not buy these Christmas sweaters, because we did not have enough money, but we still tried them on for a picture :)

Also Josie tried on this ridiculous size 30 rainbow polka dot dress, which deserved photographic evidence of existence.

I also desperately wanted to find overalls, but unfortunately the only pair I could find were size 26... Maybe I'll have to try some other Goodwill... (also, sorry for ratchet mirror selfies, there was really no other way to get these ridiculous outfits in their full glory...)

After Goodwill, my mom and I went to Chipotle, and then to the pool for the last hour or so it was open. I don't have any pictures from that now but I will soon I promise! The pool closed at 6, so my friends Faith, Kelsey, and I decided to visit Gelato Celesti after closing, where I kind of overindulged myself with the "chocolate decadence" flavor, and took way too many photos of my ice cream cause I'm dumb like that sorry.

 We may have all gotten chocolate decadence...

Man of Steel was playing at the 2$ theater that night, so my family all went to see it as our final act of summer! Honestly, I have this secret love for action movies, so I really enjoyed it... my mom and my sister though... maybe not so much...

My dad definitely did though. He cried and he STILL won't stop talking about it...

I hope everyone had a great summer! I know I did!!!! Good luck with a new school year/new work year/or really whatever you are doing! 

I'll try as hard as I can to continue posting throughout the school year. Even though it may be more kind of last minute posts like this, I'm really happy I started blogging, so even though these posts are cheesy and my pictures are pretty crappy, I can still one day look back at this and remember how I spent my time, who my friends were, and how I felt from time to time.

You have a chance to do something really amazing this year. So do I. And I'm determined to find it.

Mini Haul of Thrifting Purchases

So, I have never really done a "fashion" post per say, because honestly, I don't consider myself the most fashionable person in the world. But I figured this was worth a shot, mostly just because I am really proud of all my thrifting purchases, including the amazing sparkly pink butterfly shirt. I "styled" them according to what I would probably wear them with in real life, so I hope you like everything! Also, I apologize for the horrible quality of these photos, my iPhone camera isn't exactly the best...

What I'm Wearing:

Shorts: Goodwill (originally Karen Scott)

Shirt: Target (Pajama Section)

Blue Flats: Rack Room Shoes

Scarf: Target

I bought the red shorts from this outfit at Goodwill for THREE DOLLARS!!! Lucy told me she thought they looked kind of like old-lady pants, and I guess they kind of do, but after I rolled them up I really liked how they looked! I paired them with this pajama shirt, which is kind of embarrassing but I don't think it actually looks like pajamas and it's SO comfortable, and well as a blue scarf and blue shoes to tie it al together!

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Goodwill (originally Ross)

Shoes: Navy Blue Vans

I LOVE finding things that I can wear my sneakers with, so this dress is perfect. Since it has kind of a casual look as well as some navy blue patterns, it was perfect to go with my vans! This is a perfect dress for summer, its casual and lightweight, yet still stylish and can be both dressed up and dressed down. Also, it's really comfortable, and easy for a day when you don't really feel like putting that much effort into what you're wearing. Personally, I feel like this dress is versatile enough to just wear around by adding sneakers, but can also be worn to a dressier event by adding flats or heels.

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Goodwill (originally Sue Wong)

Shoes: Rack Room Shoes

Belt: Delia's

I really love the pattern on this dress, it's just so unique! When I was standing in line to get it, this random lady in front of me pointed out that it looked like paintings from some artist... I can't even remember now Maroe or something? Anyway I just think this dress is really fun, it personally reminds me of a comic book or something, so it has a kind of casual fun twist even though it is dressier. I'm not exactly sure where I'm going to wear it yet, but I figure I'll find somewhere to wear it!

What I'm Wearing:

Shorts: Goodwill (originally Forever 21)

Sandals: Rack Room Shoes

Necklace: Hawaii (gifted)

Shirt: Target

Belt: Target

These shorts were the first thing I wore when I got home from Lucy's! They're just so comfortable and casual, and the brown and white stripes make them basically go with anything. I took these pictures wearing my sandals, but this outfit also looks really good with vans. I felt like the sandals dressed it up a bit, but wearing sneakers makes it a really good outfit to just hang around in. My plain green v-neck shirt is a basic, but I feel like since the pattern on these shorts is so subtle, you could wear pretty much any type of top with them!

What I'm Wearing:

Tank Top: Goodwill (originally Freestyle)

Shorts: Arizona Jean Company (gifted)

Shoes: Navy Blue Vans

I'm actually in love with this outfit! I kind of have this thing for the 90's, and this outfit is so 90's-esqe I can't even take it. I'm not sure who made this tank top, it's really short so I have a hunch it might be a children's tank top, but that means it goes perfectly with high waisted shorts! I have this pair that Lucy gave me once she outgrew them, they're also from Goodwill and I love them so much! Even though this outfit is pretty simple, the kind of quirky details make it really unique and I love it!

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt: Goodwill (originally Karen Scott)

Leggings: Target

Jean Flats: Target

This outfit is probably for a colder day, but I really love it! I had been looking for a jean shirt/jean jacket of some kind, so when I found this I was really excited! Even though it's a little big, it's perfect for putting over leggings or black jeans! I also conveniently had these jean ballet flats which worked perfectly, even if they are a little match-matchy. This outfit is so comfortable because the shirt is really worn it, so it is perfect for those slightly chilly summer days! 

Ok, that was pretty much everything I got! I figured I did owe you a picture of the sparkly butterfly shirt though, so although I unfortunately don't have one with Lucy and her martini shirt, I have this gem for you:

It's beautiful...

 Well I hoped you liked everything! I'm pretty proud of my thrifting skills, I got all of this for 20$, and I plan to go back with Lucy sometime very soon!

A Day Full of Basically Everything I Love

I spent most of Monday afternoon with my friend Lucy. Lucy and I kind of have a problem staying away from the Goodwill close to our houses, so most of the afternoon was spent wandering through the aisles of the GIANT Goodwill in Bon Air, looking at cute mismatched silverware and weird toys and crazy hats. The amount of stuff we chose to try on was ridiculous, but we had so much fun trying on some crazy things. I did end up being pretty successful though, getting 7 articles of clothing for only 20$, with only one jokey thing (Lucy and I got matching sparkly shirts, hers with martini glasses on it and mine with butterflies. We just couldn't pass them up) After finishing at Goodwill, we walked over to the Fresh Market around the corner for a sort-of dinner kind of thing, but we ended up just buying weird snacky things like cucumber soda (which was disgusting) and black pepper popcorn and RAZZLES! Ok, so quick awkward side-note thing, growing up I kind of had this weird obsession with that movie 13 Going on 30 with Jennifer Gardner in it, and they ate Razzles all the time, but I didn't know they actually existed, so I got really excited when I saw them and had to try them! They were actually pretty good, a little weird though...

Eventually, Lucy's mom came to Fresh Market and brought us home, and Lucy and I spent a lot of time laughing over our ridiculous purchases at Goodwill. We watched Parks and Recreation (because I had never seen it before, I have no idea how because it's amazing) and walked over to the park near her house in the dark where we swung on the swings for about an hour talking about life. When we got home, we ate Panera bagels and watched Before Sunrise.

Ok, to be perfectly honest I am a sucker for cheesy romance movies, but this one just wasn't really even cheesy. It was just wonderful, and probably the most adorable thing I have ever seen in my entire life. Please just watch this trailer and tell me you don't think this is the best thing you have ever seen. If you do think it is the best thing you've ever seen, lucky for you, the third movie, Before Midnight, just came out this year, which I am dying to see.

Basically, I just can't.

So, it was just a pretty wonderful day, Lucy is one of my very best friends and I look forward to more Goodwill extravaganzas in the future!