Pink Gingham Skirt + Collared Top

This is the only pink thing I own so I am officially dubbing this my Valentine's Day outfit. I actually really like pink these days, but it doesn't work well with my hair so I don't often buy clothes in the color. This skirt though? I can definitely get behind this skirt. ...I've written these exact things before, haven't I? I'm sure I have. Regardless, I couldn't help but do a little bit of themed dressing for the holiday, even if I don't do much to celebrate. I definitely enjoy it more ever since being in a happy relationship, but Jon and I don't really make it into a thing. 

The biggest reason we don't do much for Valentine's Day is because our anniversary if February 8th, so we do our celebrating early. Last week marks two years together, but seeing as we've known each other for nine years, it always feels like much longer. We went to Balboa Island yesterday (as we did last year and do for most special occasions) and had a lovely time looking at our dream houses and eating at Ruby's on the pier. That and spending too long trying to work up the nerve to ask a stranger to take our picture. We're both terrible at that. I always feel weird getting too cheesy here, but I'm can't explain enough how happy I have been the last two years. I'm even happier now considering we live together and don't have to say goodbye at the end of the night. Things are good now, guys. Like disgusting good that makes me want to throw up, but so good that I'm talking about it anyway. Please forgive me.

Modcloth Collared Top + Red Skirt

I know this top probably looks like one I've owned for a while, but believe it or not, it's new. I surprisingly did not own a black sleeveless collared top, which I was happy to rectify. As luck would have it, I'm extremely weak, and when I received an email with a new promotional code from Modcloth, I couldn't resist. I'm bummed that I forgot to take a photo of the button down back, but it's so comfy and perfect. I'm mostly just excited to have another collar to wear my Femme de Bloom donut collar clips with. Who wouldn't be?

This weekend ended far too quickly as they all do. We went to our friends' place for a birthday part on Sunday, and I spent Saturday with my friend Whitney. Yesterday, though, involved getting up early and doing some heavy lifting. By that, I mean watching my friends as they did heavy lifting. We finally, finally got our couch and table from my brother, which means no more eating on the floor! Jon and I immediately went to target to get some throw pillows and blankets, so I'm one step closer to having the adorable apartment of my dreams. It already has been feeling like home, but now even more so. Now, I just need to get my gallery wall set up with all of my art prints and then we'll be set.

Black Collared Top + Thrifted Skirt

I am so excited to not only be writing this from my new apartment, but to be sharing photos taken down the street. The past few days have been crazy to say the least, but in the best possible way. I officially moved in Thursday, while Jon brought over his necessities and then officially moved the rest of things on Saturday. I've already had one last minute IKEA trip and have been to Target no less than three times in the past three days. It's been busy and stressful, but I could not be happier. It's such a relief to get out of the room I was renting and into a place that I feel completely comfortable in and can call my own. More than anything though, it's been an absolute dream getting to live with Jon so far. I know, I know. It's not going to be easy forever. For now, though, it's been amazing to get to be together every day and make our home together. It's so cheesy, but I honestly don't care. Things are pretty great right now and no one can stop my sappiness. 

This outfit is so typical of me that I almost didn't post it, but oh well. This shirt and skirt both get a lot of wear, but it's a great outfit to throw on when I'm at a loss staring at my closet. I'm definitely getting bored with my wardrobe again, but what else is new?