rain, rain, go away

 [romper: Target, raincoat:Paris...?, tights: Target, 

sunglasses: Forever 21, shoes: The Lucky Penny]

Of course, since I got back from Wilmington, it's been nothing but rain.  So today I pulled out a rain jacket that the sister and I bought a couple years ago when we went to Paris.  It was over the summer, making the jacket a perfect weight for this weather.  And another pull out of the back of my closet, or rather the back of my trunk.  I had originally thought I lost them after only wearing them once!  I love finding long lost clothes.

You people may be asking, "why is she wearing sunglasses if it's raining?" And that my friends is a fantastic question.  I actually have no rational explanation for that question.  I just bought them and I wanted to wear them!  I guess I could also use the excuse that this blog is called Shoes, Sunglasses, & Giraffes.  One more thing, my dog is temporarily replacing the giraffe while I save up the money.  They get pretty pricey, people.

i hope i don't jinx it

Considering I live in a town that last year, got more snow than parts of Alaska, it probably is a little too early to be excited for spring, but I can't help it.  And if I'm getting too excited God is encouraging it because this same town that got all that snow last year was running balmy 67 degrees yesterday!  This morning I couldn't help but break out my very summery boyfriend pants (my only pair with holes in them).

I sadly could not get a shot of my entire outfit before I left this morning but here are a few more things I'm excited for this spring...

Getting all my colorful keds, oxfords, and flats out-- I'm okay with putting my boots in the trunk for a while.

 All the spring magazines and catalogs that just came in that I can read on the beach, and start my spring shopping lists.

 My favorite picture of spring break three years ago, which will hopefully prove as a model for how this spring break is going to shape up!


Last thing, here's a few pictures from a couple weeks ago (I ended up leaving my camera at home. oops.) I'm also excited to spend some time with the crazy family for a couple days.  So much to look forward too!

I'm definitely going to try to get a full outfit shot in before I leave for spring break at the end of the week.  It's been way too long.  Until then, Happy early spring!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I've only been back for a week from school for Christmas break, and it has already been packed with activities, shopping, and catching up with old friends.  Who would have thought my busyness (I spell it this way so you don't confuse it with business, but are they actually spelled the same? I don't know)  would increase over a so-called "break".  But before I left Boone, and before it snowed 12 inches, one of the lovely friends helped me out and took some pictures. 
I would like to draw special attention to the shoes.  I don't know if everyone loves them, but I worked very hard for these shoes.  I love these shoes.  And this blazer.  It is deceivingly warm, hence my love for it in the cold Boone weather. 

 

[shirt: Gap, blazer: Jcrew, skirt: Forever 21, tights: Target, shoes: The Lucky Penny, necklace: borrowed-- thanks tay!]

 

Hopefully I will finally get into somewhat of a schedule as I get more chances to dress up and take pictures over the holidays!  And definitely look out for a sequel to my puppy post. 

peach is patriotic too

I know it's not the 4th of July yet, but since I also know I will be ridiculously busy this weekend, I'm going to go ahead and post now. So I guess that means an early happy 4th of July to everyone!

Normally this time of year, everyone pulls out their red, white, and blue. Of course, I pull out my favorite color... PEACH. Its so pretty on any skin color (even those pale vampires). I didn't actually mean to do the same color nails but, what can I say? When you love something, it's okay to go a little overboard.

So everyone get out their peach! Maybe you can disguise it with a little blue this sunday (:

shirt: hallelu boutique, necklace: handmade by aunt pris!, capris: jcrew, oxfords: urban outfitters
photos by: Katie Holcomb

in the sun

I'm going to try something else a little new: while you're reading this, listen to "In the Sun" by She & Him (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ3cTwI9bIw).

Today, I'm simply writing about this new lovely pair of satin shoes. And you will never guess how much they were ($9). They're just so classic and beautiful.

I was reminded last night by a close friend how important those classic and reliable things in your life really are; things like your family (or atleast my family). Through high school, you might go through a time where you really want to wear those trendy shoes that actually kinda hurt your feet, but everyone else wants to wear them. Still, at some point you realize that you feel safe in those streamline mint-green peep toes. You can always count on them to make you look good.

Now just to finish off that good look, here's some other ideas...

dress: modcloth, necklace: forever 21, clutch: asos

getting the feel for heels

I'm sure you've noticed a new look to my blog, that is if there is even anybody that reads it. Is there anyone that reads it?

Well, I thought I'd put some less hefty stuff on here today, although my shoes were quite the opposite. Great find though (and new!). It was still nice to play dress up for work a little more though. Lets all go ahead and admit that we feel so much cooler when we wear heels. Yes, it takes courage but once your in them, they are not coming off.

shoes: rackroom shoes, skirt: forever 21, top: jcrew, pearls: nordstrom, sunglasses: pac sun, earrings: urban outfitters

I thought I was supposed to be going to get my new phone today; after two years with the envy 2, I spent days anxiously awaiting walking into the verizon store to get either the blackberry tour or the droid eras (both of which are being discontinued, by the way). I only show up to have the man behind the counter explain that my dad had already used my free upgrade and my line was not up for one until June of next year. Even with the bad news of not being eligable for a new phone, it felt great to walk in the store with my new shoes! So here's some more pictures from my day of dress up..

HELLO, MY NAME IS

Unlike my past two posts, I have no ridiculous circumstance to report on (thankfully), but this thought did come to me in the shower. Could anyone truely imagine what it is like to be someone else? What it is like to live in a foreign country, and be from that country. To hold the NBA championship trophy for the fifth time in your life. To perform in front of millions of screaming fans everynight. To look in the mirror and see someone else looking back at you.
I have also talked to one of my friends about the idea that no one, NO ONE, is in the same place. Ever. If you're sitting at the same desk you've sat in one hundred times, you're still not with the same mindset you were the last time you sat in that desk. Or the same mind set from a second ago when you were wondering if you were sitting in the same desk.

The first time I really thought about this I got goose bumps. Just the realization that in this crazy overpopulated (according to some) world that we live in, no one has ever or will ever experience the same moment you just did. It kinda makes me want to live my life a little better, right? If I'm the only one who gets to live this moment, I should probably make it a good one. Not bad for shower thinking.