Today I Like

I don't understand at all how this outfit works, but even so, I think its pretty kicker. I mean, over the knee socks, pumps, mini and cropped tank- what's not to like?

Aren't these steve madden nude pumps just gorgeous?! I tried them on the other day and fell hard. I must get my hands on a pair.

My friend Veronica had quite an excellent post yesterday about the outfits she wore on her recent trip to disney. I think her style is so cute and fresh. Visit her blog!

new layout!

So its pretty obvious that my blog looks just a tad bit different than before. I had the wonderful privilege of having Joy Kelley of How Joyful revamp my blog. Joy has an absolutely adorable blog and etsy shop that I think everyone needs to take a look at! I am terribly excited and grateful to have this new layout- thanks Joy!

On another note, this past weekend, one of my very good friends turned 20. She's the first one of us to move on from her teenage years and its put me in quite the state of shock. I really don't want to grow up so quickly!

Here's a pic of the group that got together to celebrate. Not surprisingly, I'm the one in the center making a ridiculous face. I'm wearing an american apparel tank, a victoria's secret bathing suit top (used as a bandeau) and free people shorts (they're my sisters- she would kill me if i didn't say they were hers). It was a perfect oufit for a summer night by the pool!

summer favorites

hey hon

This past Sunday, me and my friend Julianne decided to go on a photography adventure in Hampden. When we arrived at our destination, we were surrounded by women, children and even men wearing beehive wigs, bright colors, crazy patterns, cat eye glasses and boas. Apparently it was HONFEST!

We walked down 36th street while taking pictures of people in ridiculously crazy costumes and exploring booths filled with vintage clothes, baltimore art and plain old junk. It was great.

People were surprisingly willing to pose for us when we asked them if we could take their pictures. Everyone was very obliging, especially while we played around with our camera settings. But I guess they were dressed to impress, so it wasn't a problem!

Only at honfest would they have a stand that sells sequined underwear with insane patterns and furry hand made hula hoops. Not gonna lie, I kind of wanted a hula hoop.... and a pair of those panties.

For those who really wanted to go all out had the chance to get their hair styled into an actual beehive. It was really fun to watch and the outcomes were pretty amazing.

grilling 101

So that I am not completely clueless when I have to cook for myself (and my roomie, Cayla) next year, I have decided to learn how to cook this summer. Today, I got my dad to teach me how to bbq chicken on the grill, which I figure is an easy, fun and tasty thing to make at school.

I used the Dinosaur Barbecue original sauce, which I was so excited to find at Wegmans today. This sauce is made in Syracuse, where the Dinosaur BBQ restaurant is. I haven't been there yet because the one time there wasn't a ridiculous wait, I couldn't find the place. Anyways, I've heard amazing things about the sauce, so me and my dad decided to try it!

In the end, my chicken was quite delicious and I was very proud of my successful grilling!

makes me smile

after a few seconds of staring at this shirt, i finally got it!

it's rippley and stripy perfection.

is this the real life

loving these pictures. i wish i could be outside/downtown/wherever taking some of my own pictures, but unfortunately i'm all cooped up studying for chemistry- huge drag! oh well hopefully this weekend there will be nice weather and i can go on an exciting photo adventure.