The thing I love about Alaskan summers is that there is variety. It's not like other places where it's just hot hot hot and by september you're aching for winter to come. There are hot days that are simply heavenly, and then there are overcast days where you can layer and wear tights, and then there are rainy days where you can be all cozy. Yesterday was one of those gorgeous warm days (our thermometer says 105 right now, but it's baking in an extremely sunny spot. It's actually in the upper 60's, maybe 70). I like days where an outfit can be super simple, just a dress and a couple accessories.
I went to the lot next door and the truck is back! I wonder what they are doing. I think they must be fixing the dock or something because it's all taken apart. Oh well. Hopefully they won't sell the lot too soon, I sure do like going over there.
After having my hair and makeup done for the Revolve photoshoot I was inspired to do my makeup a little differently than my normal daily routine. I wish I was better at doing makeup. It really is an art. I just don't wear enough makeup to practice all the time. Speaking of art, I think I came up with a design to paint on my Winnebago's rear spare tire cover! I was doodling on the plane to LA and it just kind of came together! I think one of the things I want to do most while I'm on the trip is to make more art. I mean, I should probably start making more art right now... It was so nice in college kind of being "forced" to make stuff. I would really love to do more painting. I need to have more artistic discipline in my life. I should start scheduling time into my life to make art and music. I'm really glad my job allows me to be creative on a daily basis. I feel like I would shrivel up and die if I couldn't be creative and make stuff.
dress/forever 21 :: belt/vintage :: shoes/keds :: scarf/from Tieka
I must say, I have fallen back in love with my red hair. Last week I was thinking about changing it, but now I'm totally stoked on it again! Maybe it was the purple dress in combo with my hair from yesterday's post. I'm not going to redo the roots, but I'll rock it as long as possible. I think the red hair is just perfect with summertime.
And I finally have the winner of the Novel Hunt giveaway! The winner is...
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very cute outfit! i love your hair! is that shade your natural colour?
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Lovely dress, I love your hair!
Carmen.xx.
i totally agree i would die if i couldnt be creative on a daily basis and my job lets me do that, but i do wish i was back in college with titles and themes for art projects and like you said being forced to be creative, its harder in your free time. I bought a canvas and art supplies two weeks ago and i swear im gonna use them this week! Love the red hair!! althou im very biased being a redhead myself :) x
fabulous, your photos are just amazing! x
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You look so cute! Love your hair in these pictures.
Lovely photos and I really like the design you have done, it really is fab !
You have the most beautiful photo locations. This one really complements the simplicity of your outfit, which is so adorable in matching your bike!
I love this dress *_*.
Amazing photos, i like it so much!
Kisses
Love the outfit!
The weather in Alaska sounds amazing, the summers here in Florida are so hot, (usually in the 90 to 100 degree range, no lie) that it's hard to find an outfit that is both chic and breathable!
-Juliette WhereForArtThouRomeo
Your spare tire cover design rocks!
You look beautiful!
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Stripes are wonderful for summer.
and The pictures with the bike are amazing.
Great post as usual
Christy of Dress Rehearsal
Your photos make me wish I had gotten up early enough this Saturday to get a bike from the bike library (this place where you can put down a deposit of $60 for a fine ass bike and if you return it within six months you get your deposit back.) I also love how you wear so many scarves with your dresses, it's a sassy look!
I know what you mean about trying to incorporate more creative time and effort in your life. I was in an MFA program for creative writing and there have been times in my life when I would write five thousand words a day and wouldn't sleep at night without anyone or any deadline prompting me to do it, but as I get older, I find myself getting lazier and lazier and less motivated (and also less sure of myself, which I think leads to the kind of crippling self-doubt that prevents me from being productive.)
xo Jenny
(Congratulations on your Revolve photoshoot! It looked like so much fun.)
I love the hair; glad you're into keeping it! This is such a picturesque summer outfit!
xx
I love your belt...and where do you find so many beautiful places to takes photos?! I have to travel for ages to get somewhere nice where I live.
xx
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I think this is a great summer outfit, and I am in love with those shoes
Beautiful outfit and photos, you have just the most amazing hair!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
i love your hair, although you suit being a brunette just as much!
and that dress is so cute on you.
X
OMG I am so behind in my blog reading I feel like I have been out of this world forever. First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! you know why. And secondly I love your bike, I wish I knew how to ride one and could utilize these lazy summer days. :)
Lovely outfit, I love the simplicity. I agree, warm summer days are the best, when you can throw on a sundress, cute shoes, and a couple accessories. It's so easy to dress for summer!
Hey have you seen this yet? It was in Gothamist this morning and made me think of you! They made a movie about that Winnebago man who is so angry in those Winnebago sales videos that are on Youtube.
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/winnebagoman/
Based on the trailer I feel like the movie is probably more about the man, his story, and a clash of cultures (being youtube famous and completely unaware of it; he lives in the mountains in a Winnebago, etc) than the Winnebagos themselves, though.
P.S. I want to experiment more with makeup too, but it feels weird to wear so much of it at work, grad school, and just hanging out.
-Bethany
You take simplicity up a notch for sure! You look so cute in that striped dress.
wow, you look totally gorgeous in these pics! i think they are some of my very favorite of you. love your hair and the dress is adorable. you just look so carefree with your bike by the water. lovely!!!
i TOTALLY get what you're saying... i would probably go crazy if i wasn't creative every single day. i can't even imagine!
i dig your red hair. maybe i'm partial because i have red hair... ;) but it just SUITS you really well!
Ahh that is exactly the kind of summer I want. Maybe I should move to Alaska.
You look lovely and your drawing for the spare tire cover is perfect! Afterall, we're always 'Halfway Somewhere', no?
As a redhead, I'm so happy I found a fashion blog with someone who is rocking red hair (fake or not)!
Sometimes you see some great clothes but know it just won't work with your colouring. Sad times!
So thanks for keeping your red a little longer. I personally think you look fabulous!!!
Love the way you've tied this belt, and the pattern mixing is just perfect!
Ah, I love this. Simple and perfect. Alaskan summer days kind of sound like Michigan days, lots of variety, although I'm so ready for just WARMTH! I love the scarf on you! xo
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