A Perk of Summer

Freckles :)

and tan lines..

I forget how much i missed being tan. Went to the beach with Nick today, and he treated me to the sandwich company for lunch afterwards.

Even though it may be 90 out and i don't feel all that girly or pretty because i am sweating, i still love the heat.

Maybe i enjoy it because i have an air conditioned apartment- i will never take it for granted. It may be one of the best inventions.

Today i have been listening to Regina Spektor non stop.

Listening to her music motivates me to keep learning to play the piano. She is phenomenal.


These past 2 weeks i've worked 74 hours- considered full time. Im proud of myself but at the same time, this is my last summer in this city and i haven't had much time to do what i'd like, or find time to spend with my friends. Guess it's all part of growing up...

Trinity

Trinity. 3. Happy Heart.Happy Body.Happy Mind.

You can't just exercise, and eat like crap. You can't just go to class and expect to retain the knowledge.{you actually have to study :)} You can't just pray and expect to have spiritual growth. It is about action and attitude.

I lately have been feeling the strain of just life in general. I always think back to the movie "Into the Wild". How i dream of one day being secluded, living simply, enjoying the most small details. Yet, i need to be here. Be present, to hopefully make this world a little better place, to achieve self- fulfillment, to have a sense that my life has meaning.

It is an ongoing battle in my mind.

That is why i am trying to not focus so much on "body image". I believe we are all spiritual beings. I did not say religious. I said spiritual.

I am thankful that i have this presence here on earth. That i have a body to feel things, hear things, see, and taste. To experience this world.

So why does it feel like i am obsessed with the way my body is. It is merely a structure, a rented temple, until i die- and will return to my spiritual home.

It is important to keep ourselves in working order. Eat healthy, exercise, and keep a positive attitude. When our houses are messy or cluttered, often times we feel distraught, anxious and out of order. Well it is the same with our body. We need to keep our "home", our body, in standing order. So we can experience the most out of this world. In order to achieve our full potential we must first have a happy heart. Which i do, thanks to my family. Now i am focusing on the happy body.

Nick told me today, "Its all about your attitude." - The most true statement i've ever heard in my life.

The Trinity. father, son, and the holy spirit.

Don't be focused on materials. Enjoy life.

Trendy Tuesday

Hellooooooo :)

This weekend i have been pretty down on my self image. One thing i have been trying to do is find something i really like about myself in each outfit that i wear. I do have a little upper waist/ lower bust. And i think it is very flattering on me to make that part of my body stand out..

So what better way then a high waisted skirt and a crop top?

Another reason why this particular style is great is that with a high waisted skirt it also gives you some length to play with. I wear mine about mid thigh.. {usually longer than the pictures show- but it tended to raise up a bit while posing} I think this gives off a sexy yet sophisticated appeal to the outfit. Unlike having a mini skirt and a belly shirt on- this is a more upscale/appropriate version of that.

I also don't think that this is a "showy" outfit. And by that term i mean- hey look at me, look how hot of a body i have. For me this outfit shows,- hey, ya i am a woman and i actually do like something about my body, i am not going to be afraid to show that off, but i'm not gonna run around with barely any clothes on.

Ladies don't be afraid to show a little skin. If you think to yourself before you leave the house...is this TOO much skin? or if you feel uncomfortable in what you are wearing- chances are you probably shouldn't be wearing it.

Pairing 2 simple items of clothes like this with a long necklace really completes the look. And of course i added my gold hoops as well ;)



Be confident in your skin, be confident in your outfit.

Tomorrow is already Wednesday! Yeee. Only 10 days till my engagement party!- The question i most ask myself and am already thinking about for the party-...what shall i wear?

Playtime

This weekend i met and got to know a lot of Nick's family. If it wasn't for yard games and a little competition i surely would not of had as much fun as i did. Who says games are just for kids? I even learned to play bocce ball {lets just say i was obviously a newbie}

Even the young kids had a blast playing outside. It was a bit of an overcast, but by the end of the evening the sun was out and it was a wonderful day.

-Rosemary & her great-granddaughter.

-Boppin' nick on the head.

The way Nick interacted with the little girls just made me smile the whole day. Even though children are a ways off for the two of us, i already know how wonderful of a dad he is gonna be.

-High fives for Nick :)

It is odd to think that i am 21. Everyone says that is SO young- but at this point my mom already had her first child. And me and nick like to talk about the future and how we will raise our kids and what traditions they will have.

It just seems that everyone looks at us like we are just so young still. Which yes we are- and yes times are different. However, by the time we are married i will be 23. I just can't wait to grow with Nick, in our love, and in our relationship with God. And see where our path takes us. We have no timeline or checklist we are going by. And Nick may not realize it, but he is not much of a planner- he likes to just be in the moment and go with what comes at him. And that is just showing how much trust and faith he has in the plans that God has for him, and our life.

Not only does Nick make me insanely happy, but he makes me a better person, friend, and christian without even trying. He leads by example.

I truly am the most blessed woman.

Family is everything- and it is exciting to think that i will be taking Nick's last name and having a whole other family as well!

Tomorrow is Monday..Back to work. :) Excited to see my residents, 4 days away and i start to miss them as well. They are also like a family to me. Gahhh i'm elated.

Accomplishments

Just a quick blurb about accomplishing something. It is my fiances' brothers graduation party today. And it has made me look at my own personal accomplishments. Graduating high school, getting into college- seems to be just the normal things these days right? But it is so important that we recognize these accomplishments as big deals. Because they are. Even the smallest accomplishments can make you feel so happy. For example; getting your room cleaned, doing well on a test, finding a great find at a garage sale. Accomplishments makes you closer to self fulfillment.

So, I just hope as this graduation season is upon us- we all look back on our personal achievements- no matter how small and give yourself credit for the effort you have put forth. For me my most proud accomplishment is being engaged to Nick. I have always been very independent, but with him i have allowed our relationship to be a partnership. I am glad that i have allowed myself to be fully myself with him. I tend to hold back feelings or thoughts, but from the beginning of our relationship we have always been upfront and honest. And continued to do so over this past year and a half.

What are some of your accomplishments or achievements you are most proud of?

Friends and Food

This past weekend was our friends 21st birthday. We all went out to eat. Well i went, but i didn't eat. Living pay check to pay check is not something i enjoy. I'm not complaining- but it does make you take a hard look at your priorities. Meh July rent is coming up.

I have been working some strange hours, and couldn't find the time to post.

It is weird that food is more than a source of energy for us- in other words we obviously use it for other reasons other than to survive.

We use it as comfort, during celebrations, just if we are bored, and ESPECIALLY if we haven't seen someone in awhile and don't want it to be awkward- its like oh yeahh um lets go out to eat!. Ha.

We went out to wings- and me and Megan sang karoke :) it was pretty awkward. but it made us both laugh. And by the end of the song we were roaming the bar and dancing.

It is hard for me to have a truly great night unless Nick is there- i want to share every memory with him and if our group of friends goes out it is not the same when he isn't there.

Did he make me mad when he wouldn't get up and dance with me when some old dude was singing? Um ya a little. But we both have our comfort zones and we have been encouraging each other to step outside them.

It is has been difficult not to do so much planning for the wedding. I am constantly telling myself it is good that we are waiting an extra year. But i am longing deep down to marry him tomorrow.

-"The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting" - Andy Warhol.

I am learning patience.
And this blog is teaching me dedication.
2 things a marriage needs.
In the long run this is a good thing.

Tomorrow is friday! :) yeeeee

Happy Fathers' Day

Happy Fathers Day!

Let me just say that if you know me, you know my dad is my best friend. I call him when anything good happens, anything bad happens, if i'm bored, if i just miss him, i call him if i get in an argument with my friends, or if i had a bad day a work. He is my all in all.

He always says i don't give myself enough credit, but it is him that doesn't take enough credit. Truly he has made me who i am, he has shaped my values and beliefs, and he is thee perfect dad.

Does anyone ever feel that they wish they could give more back to their parents? I sometimes get so down on myself. I feel like i don't visit home enough, and i am sad to say that i didn't even manage to get a card out this year.

I know my dad understands my financial situation, but i still wish i could get him a simple something in thanks for everything he has done for me.

I do have something to give him when i go home next weekend, but i wish i could see him today and have him know how much i love and appreciate him. My dad is so selfless and in my moms words "he can be lazy"- WELL- today i decided to play more on the laziness genes i inherited from him, and decided not to waste 43 cents on a stamp. 1 week late isn't too bad? A phone call shall suffice for now.

Have a wonderful fathers day! And be sure to let your dad know how much you appreciate all he's done for you.

Wedding Party v.1 [JMM]

So to kick off Meet my Wedding Party I am featuring my best friend and maid of honor Jill.

Jill and I have been friends since we were 13, and have gone through a lot together. The good, the bad and the ugly.

Jill and I seem to always be in the EXACT same situations. Whether it is personal relationships, our relationships with our parents, and the often boredom and annoyance that comes along with growing up in a small town.

Don't get me wrong we made the best of our small town lifestyle, but deep down we both have always known we were destined for greater and better things.

Here are some interesting facts about Jill
-she was home schooled.
-she went to college for 1 semester in Chicago.
-she has 3 tattoos.
-she has 8 piercings .
-her second toe is longer than her big toe.
-she has 3 beauty marks in a row along her collar bone.
-she sold all of her clothes except for 3 items at one point.
-she now works at an upscale salon in the cities.

Jill and I had many first experiences together, cigarettes, skinny dipping, road tripping, hitchhiking {ha jk mom :)}

She brings out the spontaneous side in me, but keeps me grounded. I could not imagine getting married without her right there by my side. She has been there through thick and thin, even when i was being ridiculous. But mostly she was the ridiculous one. ;)

We encourage each other to follow our hearts.

We are each others angels.

I always wanted a sister, but little did i know i had one this whole time.

XX- listerine pockets.

Enjoy this Saturday afternoon. I am off to finish taking engagement photos!

Quick Ketchup

Sorry to all my readers who may have checked this without any updates!- It has been a busy busy past 2 days. I am so sad to tell you i did not have my camera while i was at home last week, so sad to say I have no great pictures of the twins game or Rihanna concert.

On Wednesday, me and my fiance took the light rail downtown and had a few beers before the twins game. We cheered and ate hot dogs and pretzels and took the light rail back to his parents place.

On Thursday- the day i have been waiting for for months has finally arrived! The Rihanna LOUD Concert. We drove downtown at 4 o' clock, got a little turned around thanks to a poorly updated map on my boys' iphone. But eventually we made it over to Kierans' Pub and met up with Nick's dad before the concert.

When we got to the target center i was just so thrilled to sit down because we had walked at least 4 miles, and i was in heels. Blisters to say the least. Nick had tweeted our seat number for a chance to win upgraded seats..

After J. Cole performed, about 4 guys came running up the stairs towards us in KDWB shirts- i honestly did not even realize what was happening. WE WON UPGRADED SEATS! First level 7 rows back, off to the side of the stage so we were even closer than some people that had floor seats. I was so excited screaming and running to our new seats. Ha.

The concert was so inspiring and just left me utterly speechless at points. Rhianna is a trend setter, fashion icon, a women who speaks out against abuse and her fearlessness of what the media will portray her as, is what makes her one of my greatest role models. Her songs may not always be the "classiest" but like a famous women once said- "Well behaved women seldom make history"- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich {Professor of Early American History at Harvard University}.

There you have it! Just a quick ketchup on my past 2 days. Sorry for the lack of photos. You can look forward to my new blogs. Each v. or episode/series will feature a person that is in my wedding party!

Trendy Tuesday

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Its that time again! This past week has been cloudy and just a relaxed weekend. I also have been home with my parents for 5 days, and wanted to represent my small town roots. So my fashion this week is influenced by my small towns root and being comfortable. I know it seems dumb, but it has been a week since i've seen Nick, and i miss him. So today my best friend and maid of honor decided to spend the morning doing this photo shoot for me. She has a entire blog dedicated to fashion. Check it out here http://colourmelange.blogspot.com/

This shirt was only 4 dollars. I am all about cheap outfits that are cute, comfy, and fashionable. This outfit is pretty simple and not to glamorous but when i'm home with my family, this is how i dress. And i really want to show how i am at home.

White vintage cowboy boots are just too fun not to own. This particular pair was only 10 dollars, they are very versatile, they look good with bell flare jeans, skinny jeans, and shorts.

I am the happiest and most at ease when i am around the ones i love the most, my close friends, Nick, and my family. This is me.

This shirt is really fun and can be worn 2 ways. Either make into a flow-eee belly shirt, or you can pull it down in the front and have the scoop neck make it a collar bone shirt.

It was a little windy today, but i am thankful that there was no rain, so that me and carrie could spend some time together. It is hard that i haven't seen Nick in a while, but it is so important to keep close with your girl friends as well.

Part of a marriage is the social aspect, and having friends other than just your partner is a big part into making your relationship successful and healthy. I am working on not getting jealous when Nick goes out with his friends, i do need to realize he is 21 and is going to want to go out with his boys, just like i love to spend time with my girls. Just another part of the transition from jealousy to being happy he has such great friends. And i truly am happy that we both have such wonderful friends, and the jealousy is fading.

ps- everyone, whether boy or girl should have cowboy boots. :)

pps- the rihanna concert is in 2 days and i can't figure out what to wear?!?!?! fjdk;adfj GAH. i am thankful that that is the biggest decision i have to make this week. I am so blessed.

Explaination

If some of you were wondering how i came up with the title for my blog, i will fill you. For me i am always curious how others came up with unique ideas that suited them.

Ever since i can remember i always felt i was in a constant transition in my life. The last day of 6th grade and having to be on the high school side, then after 8th grade, being considered a high schooler, then becoming the fresh meat at college- trying to figure out my own personal identity. Now i am at the final stages again, from transitioning from a college girl, to a wife.

It is the best transition i have thus far had to adapt too. I do feel like it is about attitude. I still have some clothes i wore in high school that i wear now, but it is about your actions, your mannerisms and your confidence that make you more of a "woman" than a girl.

I always thought that once you hit puberty you'd feel like a woman. Then i thought it was when you were 18, and now i feel it is when i graduate college. However, there is a point that you reach when you realize, you can either dilly dally and put off a certain level of maturity, or you can embrace it.

There is also a song Transistor Radio by Cloud Cult. It has such a true meaning. And you all know me, i'm constantly looking forward to the future and planning. Aren't we all? Waiting for the next best thing? Whether its graduating high school, college, getting married, having a baby, finding your dream job etc.. the show, aka life...its the journey, not the destination

Where i am , where i've been is the show.

Also, a transistor radio is an old radio that tended to not get very good signal. It was always full of static and did not have clear audio. Well..

A lot of times i compare that to my faith, and my relationship with God. I feel that my radio is on, that i am open and trying to do his will, but his message is not clear. It is getting lost with in static. {The static thus being, school work, partying, swearing, not attending weekly mass.} I created this place in which i can share my perspective on things, and share thoughts with others, in hopes of maybe toning into that message, and clearing some of the static.

I know having a blog won't improve my relationship with God, but i do think that being able to acknowledge what is holding me back, and my views that get clouded by what society thinks and portrays, will help motivate me and encourage me to be the person i know i was intended to be.

So i put these ideas together..

Transitioning.
Static filled Radio.
Message from the song.

I tend to get side tracked, and just post about what i did that day, but i am trying to re focus on sharing my thoughts. No matter how random. I think sharing what i did that day and reflecting back, allows me to bring these thoughts to the surface. So bare with me through my journey, and even my transition into a being a new blogger.

Please let me know your thoughts!- if you do not want me knowing who you are always feel free to comment with a fake name :) ha lets be real we've all done it.

So folks, there ya have it. This is MY Transistor Radio, will you tune into my thoughts and feelings and daily trials? Will you agree with them? Or will the static off life drown me out..

Shopping > Rock Wall [s]

Slept in till about 10 this morning. Woke up with awful allergies.

My mom took me to this vintage sale the place was called Born in a barn It reminded me of the Hogshed, but this was an old barn building with horse stables that was now a vintage shop.

The pricing was ridiculously cheap. I enjoyed it a lot. My mom and I say its like a treasure hunt :)

You know, its not always about the materials we buy, but the memories and time spent with my mom that i love so much. We have so much fun, we are both such thrift shoppers, i tend to give in more and buy what i want, she is pretty practical. But i think as shopping partners we balance each other out.

My treasure finds:

Carrie picked me up at 2 and we went to this place called "The Cave" It is in Minneapolis and it is a mountain/rock climbing store and in the basement the walls and ceiling are rock climbing walls. But you don't climb UP them more like horizontally across.

They have "pathways" marked with color coated tape. The hot pink one is for beginners, lets just say i should have been doing the childs course. The amount of body flexibility combined with strength is something i did not have.

Carrie is decent at it:

The fun thing about this-- IT IS 100% FREE!! Parking is free, they have their own lot you just have to get your ticket validated, and if you were tight comfy tennis shoes that will suffice. Otherwise you can rent shoes for 2 dollars. And you can stay as long as you want.

We lasted about 35 minutes and then are arms felt like jello.

We went to mall of america. Carrie's new GPS took us on a slight detour.. to say the least. Ha.

Came home and watched an episode of Hoarders with my parents, now me and my mom are watching the show Ruby. ( A 700lb red headed women who wants to be 150 lbs.)

It is on netflix.

Hope everyone had a good weekend! :)

House Work & Fun

Warning: Photo Heavy Blog : in case you haven't figured it out- to get a better look at the pictures click on them to enlarge. they seem not be uploaded in the large file i save them in. hmm i'll work on it :)

ps: this blog refers to Saturday, i got home later than midnight. Not in time to blog on the "correct" day. OOPS.


Today was such a busy day. Got back late Friday night from the wedding. Woke up at 9 and went shopping with my mom.

I got a new shirt and headband, then we went to this cute vintage place called "The Hogshed"

They have furniture, trinckets, jewlery, frames, napkins, candles, just the most adorable stuff. It literally used to be a hog shed. Ironically enough my moms' best friend used to live at this place years back when it was actually a farm.

For lunch we picked up my dad after he got off work and went to Subway.

Got a few groceries, quietly mocked people while doing so. Then when we got back home we started with the yard work.

Planting flowers, re arranging and cleaning the porch, i mowed the lawn, and the best part of our day outside. The pressure water machine!.

Me and my dad were having a lot of fun with it :)

We are planning on re painting our house this summer, but all our old paint was chipping off and we didn't feel like scraping our whole house with a wire brush to get the loose chipped paint off to ensure the new paint will not just crack off within a year.

This poor guy lasted a lot longer with the pressure machine than i did, it was tough because the paint chips would fly back at you and with the breeze you would get wet. He got the whole side of our house done in about 4 hours, we are about 1/5 of the way done. Ha and the house looks like it has taken a beating. But it is going to look beautiful at the end of all this.

My mom insisted that SHE wire scrap the house where the deck/porch is to prevent would chips from flying in the porch. Supposedly things were flying in her eyes so she wore double protection. HA.

So after all this yard work, we decided meh nothing else to do lets load up the kitchen table that i'm getting and some chairs and head to my college city for dinner. We were outside from noon to about 400. And my parents wanted to leave the house by 430.

Remember i have paint chips and am sweaty from working, and i have 20 min. to get ready.

i am really loving these black canvas shoes that i got. They are cute comfy and match with almost any outfit. I slipped them on despite my dirty feet that were covered in grass from me being an idiot and mowing the lawn in my rainbow colored sandals.

On the way down to my place we picked up my brother in St. Paul. We ate at Pi Pizza, unloaded my stuff and back to the cities we went.

Of course we had to stop at the Blue Door Pub, Alex got a huge burger {after just demolishing a pizza 2 hours earlier} we got an order of cheese curds AND deep fried cheese cake.

If i were home this summer i would be 25 pounds heavier that is a for sure thing.

D&S's Wed

Last night i attended my best friends brothers' wedding. I have known the groom since about 7th grade, although he was always sort of my friends' brother. Seeing him marry the girl he loves and seeing how happy Carrie was for her older brother and how much everyone there loved God and loved love....my heart was literally pounded out of my chest.

The ceremony took place outside, and the reception was just inside. They had a dessert bar which was delicious! The center pieces were so cute, flowers in a mason jar, and a tee candle. It was so simple, yet elegant and pretty.

Also they had a few of these on each table, cut out pages and stapled into a heart. The little details is what made this wedding so unique and wonderful.

A message that really was emphasized was Be quick to forgive, but be even quicker to ask forgiveness. I do feel i need to work on this more within my own relationships i have. With my parents, my brother, my friends, my fiance, my professors etc. There is no point in holding a grudge or carrying whatever it may be on your shoulders. And not to be ashamed to ask for forgiveness, but rejoice in it for it shows the grace and humility that we show to the Lord when asking forgiveness for our sins.

It should be the same in a marriage. I do think it is important to get advice from those who have had long successful marriages, however, too much advice can be bad. Sometimes 2 people need to discover the uniqueness of themselves and find a working,loving,functional way to overcome obstacles. Everyone is different, every couple is different, but love, forgiveness, and grace- which God shows to us, should be what we show our partner in a marriage.

Congratulations to the newlyweds! AND congratulations to those who (despite the pessimists and others in society who look down on marriage) still believe and have faith in the true meaning of marriage.

Where you invest your love you invest your life..
-Mumford And Sons: Awake my Soul

Cleanliness IS Godliness

Had lunch with my good friend/prom date Nik.

We always seem to be on the same page in life. It is comforting knowing someone else from this little town has similar perspectives and goals as me. After talking over lunch, we just hung out at my place and i explained to him how to use twitter :) {I still think he is a little confused}

He has always been supportive of the choices i have made, but is not afraid to tell me his opinion if he thinks i am going to make a mistake. I remember i was hanging out with him, telling him my situation with Nick, and Nick was actually on his way to come hang out with me for the first time. But Nik (my hometown friend) gets confusing since both names are Nick's- was calming my nerves and was supportive and was a great friend through it all.

We were always great friends in high school. Junior and Senior year he was my best dude friend for sure.

Anways, my best gal friend Carries' brother is getting married today. I am her lovely date. We gonna tear up the dance floor.

But anyways back to the main point of this blog, being home can suck. My parents are at work, and i sit at home. However, looking around my house i see so much more than i did when i actually lived here. It is not cluttered, or dirty, nothing is out of place, no dust or dishes, no laundry, all the beds are made and it is quiet. My parents paid off their house last month.

Hats off to them. My dad is 45 and mom is 43. Not many 40 year olds have kids out of college, a house paid off, and zero debt. They are my role models.

Being in this clean house, that is cutely decorated with vintage white and tan things, leather chairs and simple antiques makes me feel calm. It is no mansion, but i would take this over a huge cold, un-homely house any day.

I am happy here, but
I am a city girl.
However, this little town,
this little house
will always be home.
Home is where the heart is.

My home is clean, which makes it next to Godliness, my heart shines for the Lord, my heart shines when i am at home.

{Connection}

Oyechhh

Woke up at 9, returned my red box movie [Tangled]. Last night i had my apartment to myself, got off work, showered, made popcorn and iced tea and cuddled up in my bed and watched Tangled. It was a nice relaxing night. Anyways, had a work meeting from noon-2

Then drove back to my hometown, which is like a 2.5 hour drive. Took me almost 4 with the traffic. I also stopped at the mall to "stretch" ;) Ha. While stretching i found some cute clothes, and a new headband.

Back into the traffic abliss of a mess i went. I think i had my music too loud for too long and spritzed too much Victoria Secret Perfume on because i had thee absolute worst headache.

And still do. Come home, ate a cheese roll up and hot dog, rinsed it down with a cold coca cola and read my new Urban Outfitters magazine. I am now going to spend the rest of the night on this couch, and probably this headache.

Tomorrow is Friday! Lets hope for some good beach weather so my white butt can get some color out on my deck tomorrow.

Trendy Tuesday

It is 90 degrees and sunny, with not a cloud in the sky. Barely got any sleep last night and was incredibly uncomfortable. So how do we even try to stay cute in this hot hot weather. Answer: ROMPERS

This particular romper is extremely comfortable because it has shoulder straps, however there are some that are tube top rompers which are also so adorable. But on a day like today, when i am hauling laundry around and doing household chores i wanted something that would be easy to move around in.

You never want a romper to be to tight, or you will look like a high school wrestler boy. But not to loose either, make sure it fits your body type or you may end up looking like a sack of potatoes.

Mine use to be tighter on me, however due to nursing school i have lost some weight so it is rather baggy in the mid section, it does have a tie on the back but not enough to compliment my wittle waist- that is why i paired it with a skinny brown belt.

I use to wear these all the time when i was a kid, and even wearing them now just makes me feel breezy, comfy, light, and cute. A girl just can't help but skip around when wearing a romper. I feel it is a necessity for every fashionable girl to have.

Black thong sandals go best {for me at least} There is a lot going on in this outfit, with the headband the belt and the tie in the back, so i just went with an easy simple shoe that will allow me to dilly dally my way through the day.

Enjoy the heat!