Sleepy

Top: Forever 21
Slacks: Target
Loafers: Target 

Watch: Charming Charlie 

So this photo was taken at 8:30am. Yes, 8:30am. Internet, I am not much of a morning person, and out of probably 10 pictures this was probably the only one that I didn't look super tired. 

I wore this for my second day interning at the planning office. I really like that these slacks stop at the ankles, I like the little bit of ankle showing! 

Anyways, off to bed! 

You want to be a planner? Like a wedding planner?

No internet, not that kind of planner. ;)

Blazer: Old Navy (thrifted)

Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Target

Shoes: Payless

Watch: Charming Charlie

Today I started my internship at a Planning and Development office! If you didn't know internet, my current career goal is to become a professional land use planner (with an environmental resources perspective) for a city or a county. I was fortunate enough to land an internship this summer in an actual planning office! So far its been a great experience and I can already tell that I am going to be learning a lot! Yay! 

(I gave this blog the title it has because when I forget the 'land use' part when I say I want to be a planner, that is usually the response I get, which I would probably think the same!)

The office is very business-casual, leaning more toward the casual side. I'm really happy about this because my wardrobe consists of little full-on business attire. I recently bought these pair of super dark-wash boot-cut jeans so that they felt more 'professional.' They are Denzien by Levi's, and so far, really comfortable! 

Side Note: My shoes also have a slight wedge on them and are dark purple (I know you were having the internal conflict of, "are they black? no wait, purple? no, they are black. no, purple. no, definitely black.") Well, sorry friend, they are indeed dark purple. 

In other SUPER EXCITING PLANNING NEWS (I know that planning probably sounds really boring if you are not a nerd about it like I am, so I added some caps lock for you. You're welcome.) as a student member of the American Planning Association (APA), I received my first issue of Planning Magazine! I was probably a little too excited when I realized that 1. I had mail (which never happens) and 2. That it was a whole magazine about planning! (Told ya--nerd alert)

To top it off, internet, St. Louis was on the cover! St. Louis is where Intervarsity's global missions conference, Urbana, is held every three years, which I attended in 2009 and will hopefully be going to again this year! 

(I should probably get paid for this endorsement, right? You're welcome APA, I know membership is probably going to sky rocket now)

Until tomorrow, internet. Goodnight. 

Forever 21 Dress Dilemma

Chambray Dress: Forever 21

Cardigan: Target

Watch: Charming Charlie

Flats: Payless

Belt: Coach (thrifted)

As an average height, fairly curvy girl, it can be difficult to find dresses at Forever 21. Typically, they are really small and too short. I was happy when I tried on this one and saw that it actually fit decently! However, it definitely was one of those like-it-in-the-store-but-when-you-take-it-home-every-time-you-put-it-on-it-seems-to-fit-weird type dress. Fortunately, that doesn't seem to translate through the pictures! Despite not being the most comfortable dress, I'm making it work! 

(Watch out! Dog Xing!)

Worn out to lunch with a friend followed by some shopping for business-casual clothing  for my summer internship.

Decorative Outdoor Tortoise

Hello internet. Hello 51st post. 

Dress: Target
Vest: Old Navy
Necklace: Gift
Bangles: Forever 21
Sandals: Target 

Earrings: a boutique (now out of business)

Hat: Kmart

Worn for a very warm day spent with friends in Solvang, CA. 

I try to stay serious when taking outfit pictures...

...but I usually just feel really silly and end up with these types of photos:  

What up decorative outdoor tortoise? 

Summer Entertainment (and 50th post, yo)

Just want to start out this post by saying that after years of having a blog I have finally reached 50 posts! Here is to 50 more blog, we did it. (It is all about small goals, right?!)

Anyways, because I haven't taken any outfit shots (mostly because I've been living in leggings and long tops the last few days, which you see enough of, internet) I thought I would document some of the media I have been entertaining myself with lately.

One of my favorite parts of summer is being able to watch way too much TV, see a lot of movies, and generally fill my mind with way too much media- all without guilt (I pretty much do the same thing while in school but my guilt level rises significantly).

So, with that, here is what my brain has been consuming:

TV: 

Supernatural 

Source 

Netflix provides the first six seasons and I am just now starting season three. There has been a huge void in my life after finishing the whole Buffy the Vampire Slayer series a few months a go and Supernatural has helped with the pain (yes, I am being dramatic on purpose). 

Firefly 

Source

Again, thanks to Netflix, you can watch all 14 episodes of the short, but great season of Joss Whedon's (Creator and writer of Buffy) Firefly. I am currently on episode 10 and am looking forward to finishing the season and watching the follow up film, Serenity. Love you Captain Mal. 

True Blood 

Source

True Blood is a series based on the novels by Charlaine Harris. I have read a few of the books and found the series to be entertaining, which prompted me to watch HBO's adaptation. The first few seasons were pretty decent and followed the plot of the books fairly well. However, the last season, as well as the current, seem to be going off in really weird directions, far from the plot of the books. I get attached to characters, so I will probably continue watching, but have found the series as of late to be rather disappointing.

EDIT: Just watched another episode of this and it was pretty dumb, not sure how much longer I'll keep following it. (But I still love you, Alcide). 

Books:

A Song of Ice and Fire 

Source

Currently reading this beast of a series. I just started A Storm of Swords. I love this series so far (as well as the HBO adaptation) and am looking forward to pushing through it! 

Movies: 

Movies I have seen so far this summer:

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Avengers, Brave, Magic Mike, Wanderlust, Footloose (the new one), Ted, and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.


...and I hope many more will be added to this list! (Especially The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spiderman, and Moonrise Kingdom)

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July America!

Captain America T-Shirt: Wal Mart

Cardigan: Gap

Jeans: Levi's

Loafers: Target 

Usually one of my favorite parts about holidays (or even just leaving the house) is getting to come up with an outfit. I recently saw the Avenegers and absolutely loved it and fell in love with each super hero. I thought the 4th of July was not only a good time to celebrate my beloved Avenegers, but my country as well! ha! 

 Just call me Mrs. Thor Stark Banner America Hawkeye.

Stay safe America. Party responsibly.

You Useless Reptile

If you can't tell by the title, I watched How to Train Your Dragon tonight! That movie is just too cute.

Shirt Dress: Forever 21
Scarf: Forever 21
Leggings: Old Navy
Sandals: Target
Earrings: Wal Mart
Rings (not pictured): One is vintage, the other a gift 

Comfy outfit required when movie watching and cards-against-humanity playing are paired with consuming Chipotle, pizza, and cake all in the same day for a friend's birthday.