dash of up north

[wearing]
jeans, cuffed: citizens of humanity (exactly)
jacket: forever21 (similar)
scarf+sunnies: thrifted in vegas
desert boots: forever21 (similar)

[going]
eating, hiking, napping on beaches, eating, campfiring, eating.






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i'm spending a bit of time, post-graduation, to catch up on life and such before i re-start my life as a grown-up. my first stop was a class trip to the upper peninsula of michigan to relax with a whole bunch of my classmates. 

mackinac bridge

pictured rocks trailhead 

pictured rocks overlook

lake superior shoes

lake superior tributary

dash of drizzle

[wearing]

coat: boutique in omihachiman

shirtdress: h&m (similar)

belt: forever21

tights: simply vera

boots: brazilian riding boots 

[going]

out in the rain

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i bought this coat in 2006 when i visited my sister in japan and it rained every single day.  it always reminds me of the month i spent with my sister and her husband when i wear it.  

dash of friends

lcd soundsystem "all my friends"

dotty plays defense

[wearing]

x-print dress: forever21

cardigan: forever21 (exactly)

big scarf: souvenir from london

tights: target

boots: old navy (similar)

[going]

to defend my thesis last week

before (pacing and reviewing my notes), during (pointing at something), and after (group high five)

dash of floral

[wearing]

dress with tiny flowers: forever21 (similar)

cardigan: old navy (similar)

scarf: forever21

tights: simply vera

boots: brazilian riding boots (similar)

[going]

to listen to thesis reviews last week

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this dress has pockets

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it's crazy short.

dotty, mastered

[wearing]

dress: banana republic (similar)

wizard gown and hood (worn incorrectly): campus bookstore

[going]

to graduation with my family

p.s. thanks to everyone for all the well wishes!  it was great to read all the comments that were left while i was away!

dotty makes a comeback

[wearing]

dress: h&m (similar)

necklaces: self-made pearls and two from forever21

tights: simply vera  (exactly)

shiny shoes: gianni bini (similar)

wristlet: forever21 (exactly)

[going]

to a graduation reception at the art museum on campus

 

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i couldn't decide which necklace to wear, so i just wore all three.  and i think it worked with my otherwise simple outfit.

i am back blogging which means i am done with thesis!  it was a ridiculously hard week, but with the help of my amazing classmates, the boy, and several gallons of sweet tea i made it through.  

p.s. this albers painting is my absolute favorite in the museum and it never moves.  they must know how attached i am to it.  or maybe they're hiding a plug or something under the stand.