Stripes and heads

How is possible that I'm on my second week of classes and I'm already stressed out? It could possibly have something to do with the fact that I'm extremely hard on myself and give myself reasons to stress out, but that's besides the point. I absolutely love my job at the newspaper, but I've been struggling creatively lately and it's making me go a little crazy, which, of course, leads to more lack of sleep. I really shouldn't write too much here since I need to go back to editing stories and planning out my layout before I go into the office later, but I'm sure it will end up being long regardless.

I took these photos yesterday and it was the first time I've had my boyfriend, T.J. (can I just assume everyone knows who is by now?) take them for me. I'm not the biggest fan of taking pictures while other people around (I'm awkward enough as it is) so we wandered around our office building until we found this great secluded spot. I think at one point he told me that I can't always surround myself with shrubbery, which is true. I was little nervous to have him take my pictures, but he ended up being one of the best "photographers" I've had. After sitting on the ground with my camera immediately, he defensively informed me that the pictures would look better if they were taken from that angle. He was right. Some of the highlights from the shoot include me asking if I should pretend to talk to the head and him taking multiple photos of my ring, "to get it right for readers with hand fetishes," which we all know are a dime a dozen.

I was so happy to finally wear this crop top since I've never seemed to find the right way to wear it. I did take pictures of me wearing it once with high-waisted shorts, but I despise how shorts look on me so I scrapped them. I feel much more comfortable in an a-line skirt.

Also, I'm doing my best, but I've probably fallen behind on replying to comments. I've been reading most blogs on my phone while I wait for classes to start, but it's been difficult to comment on every single blog that I'd like to. It probably doesn't help that my list of blogs I love keeps growing every day, it seems. 

Top: Spotted Moth (similar)

Skirt: Thrifted

Shoes: Modcloth

Belt: Thrifted

Necklace and ring: Jewelmint

Catastrophe

All photos, Elyse Katz

It's really only been a few days since I've posted, but it feels like it's been ages. I've been behind on outfit posts, I've barely responded to comments, and I've hardly even had time to read my favorite blogs. Now that all of the people in my life who were visiting are gone, the wedding I was in has passed, and my birthday (I turned 20 yesterday!) is over, I can go back to relaxing. It was sad to say good-bye to two of my best friends and my brother, and especially hard to have my boyfriend leave after such a short trip, but it'll be nice to catch up on blogging and sleep.

I found this dress for a steal at $14 at the Orange County swap meet this summer and couldn't help but laugh when I noticed the exact same one in Spotted Moth for probably around $40 (it doesn't seem to be on the website). I suppose I can't feel too proud though, considering I still walked out with a purchase. I've only worn this dress twice since I got it; I wore it once to see Les Miserables at the Orange County Performing Arts Center and to the rehearsal dinner for my friend's wedding. 

The title of this actually comes from a series of conversations between me and my friends at the wedding. One of them commented on how these sunglasses are way too big for my face and I responded that I didn't care because I lost my Ray-Bans (I'm still grieving) and have really been wanting cat-eyes for awhile. What followed was an evening of our table making cat puns, most of which were shouted at random moments whenever they were thought up. I wear what I do purely to give my friends entertainment. 

If anyone hasn't noticed yet, I buy a disturbing amount of my accessories off of Ebay for extremely cheap from China and Japan. They're not all the best quality, but when you're paying $9 for a pair of shoes, you can't exactly complain. 

Another quality about me that my readers have probably noticed is my ability to ramble like no other. I find it impossible to write in small entries and tend to over-write everything. Yearbook signings in high school were brutal for me. 

Dress: O.C. Swap Meet

Belt: Thrifted

Shoes and bracelet: Ebay

Ring: Slow

clutch: Asos