i miss the playgrounds and the animals and digging up worms

As you may be able to tell, I’ve been listening to a lot of MGMT today. I can’t help it, whenever I’m in an excited-for-no reason kind of good mood (especially on a nice day) all I want to listen to is MGMT and Matt & Kim. And this is probably the most gorgeous day we’ve had so far this year! I decided to play hookie, so I called in sick and went on a super long walk with the boy and puppies. It was the longest walk that the little one has ever been on, so needless to say they’re both passed out on the couch cuddling.

It’s amazing what a 60 degree day can do for every one’s attitude! I saw that Mayday, a favorite Cincinnati bar, is having half price drinks tonight and decided immediately to go. I wouldn’t have even considered going out on a weekday before today, but it’s a beautiful day, everyone is in a great mood, and that’ll make for some cheap ass drinks, so out we go!

I was having such a good time on our walk that when I saw this giant tree, I decided I’d take a note from The Clothes Horse and my childhood self and climb on up. I think had been years since I climbed a tree, and that just seemed wrong to me somehow.

However, me being in a tree was seriously distressing my poor pup, Chopper.

So much whining!

So I came down and we walked on through the park some more. The park right by my apartment, Burnet Woods, encompasses an entire city block so you can waste some serious time there.

Everything I’m wearing today is new actually, the skirt is Bebe, but I got in one of the Nashville thrift stores for $3! And awesomely the scarf that I just grabbed from Chicken Lays An Egg matched the pink perfectly.

I really like this scarf especially because of the square polka dots, I feel like you don’t see that too often.

I had to wear the bird ring of course. Those things just match everything!

Not that I like bird jewelry or anything.

I love my new belt, the square in the middle actually turns to lock. It's unlocked in this one.

WHAT: square polka dot scarf, chicken lays an egg

bird necklace, chicken lays an egg

white t, fashion cents

linen bebe skirt, thrift

wide belt, fashion cents

double finger ring, forever 21

flats, target

gold bag, pre to post modern (nashville)

WHERE: walking around aimlessly and going out for drinks

WHEN: monday, march 8

Oh, I just happened to pick up the March issue of Vogue, and saw an ad for the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target line. My roommate and I are going to drive out this week- I can’t wait to go out and see it in person! I wandered over to Target.com and skimmed the collection, and I already found some things that I know will be coming home with me!

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As stoked as I was when I bought this dress, I didn’t realize how see through it was! Luckily I had a white tank and short slip that worked out OK. I love the detail on this dress too; the little shoulder panels of floral print are probably my fave.

modelin' hard

You can't really see it, but this was the necklace I was wearing.

I didn't buy it until a few hours later so I'm not wearing it in the pictures, but this was the necklace I was wearing most of the day.

fly away!

WHAT: pinwheel button earrings, homemade

awesome 70′s floral dress, chicken lays an egg

teeny tiny pocket watch, chicken lays an egg

blue skinny belt, thrift

double finger bird ring, forever 21

gold bangle, thrift store in toronto (the only souvenir i got that trip)

hot pink tights, h&m

black boots, uo

WHERE: work at chicken and thanksgiving eve at dave & amy’s

WHEN: wednesday, november 25

sick lady

It seems somewhere along the way I picked up the latest cold that’s going around. Not too shocking really; I work at the downtown library, a clothing store, and I babysit toddlers. So basically I’m in a never-ending onslaught of germs. I really wanted to spend my entire day on my couch with Puffs (the ones with Vick’s are like crack) up my nose and 30 Rock on the TV, unfortunately I had some errands to run. It seems that the people who own my apartment want rent EVERY month or something. Weird.

So, I threw on this new dress and ran out the door!

i just wanna go back to bed!!

girl scouts!

cool double buckle belt

found this in my couch

green legs

i look mad, but i'm actually just cold

WHAT: vintage girl scout beret, chicken lays an egg

new psychedelic dress, chicken lays an egg

pink double buckle belt, chicken lays an egg

plastic twist ring, my couch (if anyone lost this at my house lemme know!)

green tights, forever 21

brown oxfords, macy’s

WHERE: pay rent, go to the bank, look at puppy to possibly adopt

WHEN: thursday, december 3

love all the pockets!!

And check this sweet new dress I picked up from the store! Three pockets?! Are you kidding me? I was so happy that it fit!

how 'bout them apples?