Tuesday, May 17, 2011

We've Got Everything

I wore a very formulaic outfit yesterday. But I liked all of the pieces that made it up, so I don't particularly care. Oregon is still being indecisive about weather, so I would have liked to wear shorter ankle socks as I had originally planned with this outfit, but I would have been one sad cold girl if I had. So it was knee highs again. Because I'm so so sick of having tights sucking me in up to the ribs.

It's a tiny bit random, but I had a sudden realization that I'm really happy right now. I'm surrounded by people that I really like, who I trust and that I'm friends with, I'm studying something that makes me happy and I have a lot more free time than I ever used to (though that's still not a ton). Three more weeks of classes! And then Robert will be graduating in a month. Then no more long distance :D



I look really funny in this photo and thought you should be able to look at it. I am squatting down to look in the water, but it sort of looks like I am trying to communicate the concept of constipation--charades style. I think it is quite silly.







dress: H&M
cardigan: thrifted
socks: H&M
loafers: Cole Han, thrifted
necklace: gifted

And I talk about her enough so that most of you should know that Sarah of Just Take a Bow and I are good real life friends. We've been friends since freshman year of high school--so about seven years now. We were the colorguard/winterguard captains of our high school together (for those of you who know what that is) and are now thrifting/blog partners in crime. We've been planning on doing a clothing swap or something similar soon.

I think she has, but I've never posted photos of us together. So here you go:



This is what happens when she says we should try model poses. I just look like a dancer. Which is my background. So that's not really much fun.

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32 comments:

  1. HannahMay 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is such a fun, heartwarming post. :) Your words and pictures definitely convey the happiness that you have right now :) I love it! I do think it's amazing when things fall into the right place and you realize that everything's working out splendidly. When things get super busy and hectic, it's one of those realizations that keeps me from going crazy. xD

    I love the outfit too, by the way! I swear I need your dress collection in my closet.

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  2. MargaretMay 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    That dress is to die for. I love polka dots!

    I'm so glad you're happy. There is nothing more to wish for than happiness, I think. I'm just REALLY glad that this week is my last week of high school. :DDDDDDDDDD

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  3. Christine BMay 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    omg your post always make me laugh! seriously! and your comments are always so sweet on my blog! Yay for blogger friends! It's great to find ppl who are just like yourself in the blogging world. Unfortunately my friends and I grew apart since college, and I haven't even found a best buddy in my program and I'm graduating next year :( Your so lucky! :) btw love the photos as usual :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Those are great reasons to be happy...specially the end of the long distance! :D

    I love this dress (and your funny picture, lol). Aw, I didn't realize you and Sarah are friends, she's such a sweetheart!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  5. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    You look as happy as you sound :D

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  6. Bella's StyleMay 17, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thank you for your nice comment on my blog! :) You look so lovely!! Love that dress!:)

    http://bellasstyle.blogspot.com

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  7. Hope Adela PasztorMay 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    that dress is adorable! very 50's chic! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  8. JoyMay 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    OMG so cute!

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  9. the nyanzi reportMay 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    cute and fun! we like.

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  10. LikeSpinningPlatesMay 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    awwww you guys are the cutestttt!! I wish I had a real life blogger friend! Love the picture of you two. Also, your dress is the cutest thing inthe world... possibly my favoritest thing you own and I want to steal it now. WITH THE KNEEE SOCKSSS OH MY GOODD!! perfect =)

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  11. Kitsune-kunMay 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    thanks!:) cuuuute dress!

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  12. kristinMay 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love the dress! How adorable!

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  13. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I'm so happy to hear that you're so happy! It sounds like things are going really well for you :)
    Also, these pictures are all adorable! You have such a knack for styling knee socks, and I love your polka dot dress!

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  14. CarolineMay 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Love this look on you!!! Too cute!

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  15. A Lost FeatherMay 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    you girls are cute :) the first time i saw photos of you on sarah's blog i was confused haha.. i think i started reading your blogs at the same time and didn't make the connection that you knew each other, so i was.. like i said- confused!

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  16. islabellMay 17, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    you certainly look super happy and fun in these photos. What a darling dress. I think it works wonderfully with those knee highs
    x

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  17. ShardeMay 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    hi lea! I just found your blog today. this outfit is so cute! :) and so is your blog. :) glad i found you!!

    thestyleprojects.blogspot.com

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  18. MariseMay 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I'm so glad you're happy right now! It's such a great feeling when life turns out the way we want :) I feel really happy for you!

    And I love those cute over the knee socks with that dress. Your outfits always have the perfect romantic touch and I love it so much!


    (Oh, I study Multimedia Design. In the end of the course I'll have to choose between graphic design, web design and audiovisuals. I'm going to choose audiovisuals. I love cinema so much and I really want to be a film producer and editor. So, I'm not really a film student but almost ahah).

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  19. ShelbyMay 18, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    i love that polka dot dress. i think i am addicted to polka dots. and florals. and shopping.

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  20. AshleyMay 18, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Your dress is so perfect and summery! And now I'm off to find some perfect white kneesocks. You've inspired me:)xx

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  21. The Semi SweetMay 18, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    What a happy cute outfit!! Love the knee socks, even though you would've preferred the ankle socks.

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  22. AnnebethMay 18, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    hahaha your text cracks me up!! :D you and your lovely blogger friend look like goofy ballerinas in that last pic, love it! fits your outfit :)

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  23. yiqin;May 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    you wear polka dots so well :D

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  24. two birdsMay 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    you are the cutest little thing! i adore this outfit and you look amazing!

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  25. ShoeMay 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Awww you guys look so cute together... I love that "broken down doll" America's Next Top Model posing (I don't know if you have any idea what I'm talking about) and your knee highs!

    I totally agree about people reading your posts and leaving relevant comments too... Hahaha hurray!

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  26. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Yay for no more long distance! That is super exciting and what a nice feeling being "happy" is. :) Just have to give you a big ol' THANK YOU for the super nice comment you left on my Running post. You are too nice! Love this dress on you...I'm always down for polka dots. hehe And that pic of you and Sarah is hilarious!

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  27. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSIONMay 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    AW. Isn't that theeeeeee best. When you're just like, "Wow. I'm happy." It's such a simple concept - but really all we need!

    That "constipation" (YOUR WORDS NOT MINE) picture made me laugh! You two are far too cute xx.

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  28. ANNIEMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    your pictures are always so much fun <3
    the dress is really cute!

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  29. Jamie-Lee BurnsMay 18, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Aww you look so cute in that dress! Haha oh man yours and Sarah's model poses, I love it!

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  30. rachelMay 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    haha, love the last picture. you two are awesome.

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  31. Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnicMay 21, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    oh my gosh! i have this dress! i just wore it on my roadtrip for the first time. i love love loved the way you styled it! looks so much better on you!

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  32. PennyMay 24, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    thhe dress is so cute and you are so lucky to be sharing all this with a friend!

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