Brining the sunshine

Yesterday was so grey and cloudy. I decided i wasn't going to let the ugly weather get me down, so i chose to make my own sunshine. I put on the brightest (maybe 2nd brightest) yellow shirt i own. I think it worked. I got to spend the day in Beverly Hills with a dear friend who i hadn't seen since January (i couldn't believe it had been that long). We spent the day window shopping, exploring decorating stores,  and eventually looking at an apartment for her to rent (which happens to be perfect.... praying it works out), and getting dinner at CPK all while dodging rain drops. This wonderful day ended with a gorgeous bright pink sunset as we drove home from LA.

Here are a few pics from the day

Just kidding....
Well i just learned that there is a storage limit for photos. Apparently I have hit my limit. So until i fix this problem without buying a monthly plan i will try and recreate my outfits on polyvore and link you to them. Oh google/blogger how you create problems that i didn't even know were possible.

Make your own sunshine by hollynbrook 

School Pride

Yes i would be sporting my school colors today...No it isn't really school pride, I just happen to like yellow and want to wear my new black shirt. I suppose i could say i was inspired by bees but that would be a lie too. I really do love my school and am so glad it has good taste in colors.

 This is what i call losing my mind during finals week:

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sweater and shirt: target, jeans: american eagle, shoes: soda, necklace: estate sale

These shoes weren't meant for walking

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Sweater: Old Navy, Tank: Forever 21, Necklace: estate sale, Jeans: American Eagle, Sunglasses: Target

Why is she barefoot, you ask...Read the story below

Thanks a lot sandals for tearing up my heels. 

Story time

This morning i had the brilliant idea of wearing my old navy sandals to class. (They looked really cute with my outfit) So I was running a little late and then had to talk to a neighbor, which put me even further behind. I decided to make up time by walking extra fast to the bus stop. BAD IDEA. By the time i made it to the bus stop my heels were killing me. I looked down at them and saw the lovely color red. My feet decided to skip the blister phase and went straight to destruction of skin. Lucky me. I got to spend the next couple of hours in pain while my sandal rubbed the open wound. lovely, i know. I must have looked ridiculous limping and shuffling around campus. I tried to minimize the pain before i went back home. I learned that wet toilet paper as a buffer between skin and a shoe does not work. It completely fell apart and started falling out of my shoe as i was walking. Another ridiculous moment. I sucked up the pain for a while longer. When i got off the bus i gave up on shoes and decided to walk home barefoot. Yet again i am sure i looked ridiculous. 

Now i know that some shoes are not made for walking. Don't get me wrong, i love these sandals. I just can't wear them when i have to walk a lot. Lesson learned.

I was so happy to get home and put my feet up and have a glorious cup of coffee.

Do any of you have stories like this or am i the only one?

*Update*

Sydney over at the daybook has these same sandals and she gave me and my feet hope

Monotone

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chambray shirt and pull over sweatshirt: old navy, jeans: american eagle, shoes: target, necklace: vintage

While pulling this outfit together i realized how dark and gloomy it looked. To lighten it up i added my floral shoes and a beaded necklace. Sometimes it is the simple accessories that can change the mood of an outfit.

clothes, awards, and reunions

I ordered some clothes from old navy and they arrived. This order included the blue gingham shirt and the sandals. 

I love getting new clothes.

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Shirt: Old Navy, sweater: Target, necklace: forever 21, jeans: american eagle, sandals: Old navy

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Today i wore my outfit to an award ceremony that also acted as a reunion for the new zealand study abroad girls. I loved getting to see these girls...and be there to see my favorite professor get an award.
University Achievement Awards Ceremony

 Reunited with some of my NZ study abroad girls

 Our Favorite professor: She received the Outstanding Professor award (and it was well deserved)

No Proof

Monday was another LA adventure.

Erin, Kirsten, and I went to LA to go to the jimmy kimmel taping of the zac brown band.

Because of this, i couldn't take my camera.

This was also the same night as the Lucky One premier.

By the time we got done with the zac brown band performance, the green carpet was being cleaned up and the movie was almost out.

We stood behind the barricade and chatted with the security guard and waited for the theater to be let out.

When it did we spotted zac efron from a distance, ashley tisdale ran right past us as she leaned into her boyfriend to hide from people-umm it didn't work, and some guy from 90210-Matt Lanter. We also saw a huge crowd of people around someone i assume to be Selena Gomez. 

(photos from the premiere)

As exciting as that was we chose to not stand around for too long, we were starving and extremely thirsty.

We ate dinner (fyi it was after 9:30) at the hard rock cafe.

After standing for hours it felt so good to sit down and eat.

My back hurt for the next few days...i cant imagine how my body would have hurt if i had worn heels.

So none of that fun stuff got documented, but i was smart enough to take a couple pictures of my outfit before i left for this adventure.

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Dress: Target (now in new colors), belt: vintage, shoes: Soda, Necklace: Boutique

Easter

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Earrings: Day Star Jewelry (etsy) , Necklace: Handmade, Jacket: Vintage, Dress: Charlotte Russe, Shoes: Candies (years ago)

Peep/Jellybean Centerpiece 

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

This year was possibly one of my favorites.

It was a relaxed day spent with family and a friend.

My aunt and uncle came over for the day and my friend Erin joined us. 

The day was spent hearing stories, laughing at the pets, and playing ipad games and wii bowling.

I love a day of making great memories.

Another day...another outfit

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Shirt, cropped pants, shoes: Target, Sweater: Forever 21, Pearl Necklace: ? (gift)

Just some photos I took in the backyard

Girl and Cat

It was a beautiful day, so why not hang out with the cat outside.

This does involve a cat on a leash, but she loves it

(and lots of photos)

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Scarf: Gift from Romania, Sweater: Forever 21, Long Sleeved white shirt: Target, Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Target

Possibly the cutest photo ever...but i am biased

 Spring has sprung in the backyard

I love the California Poppies