Swing Swing

Yesterday, May 3rd, was quite the enjoyable Monday. Mondays are typically everyone's least favorite day, but I tend to love my Monday's. I think it's because I don't have school Monday. Actually, that's exactly why! Anyways, I met with my close friend Jessy in the morning to go over some things for Bible Study, and then we just sat and talked while having some breakfast at Panera Bread. We decided to start a clothing exchange! Jessy is definitely my kindred spirit when it comes to thrifting and style, so we both loved the idea of swapping clothes and trying to style each others clothes in new ways. We decided to pick items that both of us struggle coming up with fresh ways to wear them. We swapped two items this week, and will swap two new ones next week. All will be documented on here, I'm looking forward to seeing how we see each others clothes!

The rest of the day was spent doing some homework at my favorite local coffee shop where loud ethnic music plays through the speaker, and the owner recognizes me because of how often I go there with my InterVarsity staff worker. It's a really comfortable place, very open and airy, with chocolate brown walls, couches and a variety of large plants. I sipped some iced tea and studied for my sociology exam.

That evening, my close friend Courtney, and I were invited by a friend to go swing dancing! The Madonna Inn hosts the Cal Poly (of San Luis Obispo)'s swing club, and they do a night of free swing dancing. It was my first time, and I thought I would be terrible at it, but I think I did okay! At least for my first night. I learned some of the basic moves, and tried to get the footing and twirls right. I had such an amazing time and really want to do it again. I realized how much I really love to dance! The first Monday of every month is "vintage" night, which is basically a dress up night. This is what I wore swinging:

Dress: Custom made my my incredibly talented Mom :)
Shoes: Payless
Bag: vintage
Pearls: Garage Sale

I'm also wearing my "out on the town" makeup. Which basically means I put on a little eye liner :)

Today was a good day as well, a lot longer though, it seemed. I have been pretty tired all day after an active night. However, school went well and I was able to spend my break with my best friend Kylie, and attend small group leaders training. Everyone is doing so well in SGLT, it touches my heart! Afterward, Jessy and I went and got iced tea and chanted about the many feelings and emotions we're both going through in some areas of our lives. 

The rest of the evening has been spent at home, doing some chores, homework and blogging.

Also, just to let those of you who read this, I've fallen in love. Yes, I know I said I was committed to a year of singleness, but when you've found the one, you just got to act, right?

Here he is:

One of my latest thrift store finds, and probably my most successful. I absolutely adore this bag. It says "Moda Italiana" in case you can't make it out in the photos. We couldn't be happier together :). 

Outfit from today:

Dress: Thrifted
Bag: Thrifted
Tights: Target
Shoes: Target
Glasses: Target

The strap comes off as well and you can carry it as a little briefcase :)

Better view of the detail of the dress. And my incredibly pale skin.

God is good and gave me a blessed day, I'm thankful for my friends, for bible studies, and for a life that He saw me worthy of. I pray that I use it for Him. I pray I continually see that He is enough.

Love,
Shannon