Over

...the knee.

Well well well what do we have here?! No sneakers?! I'm a new woman, guys. No really. I've been feeling like a new me lately. It's a wonderful feeling. Quick fun fact... After I took these pics, I got a haircut. It was glorious! I've been wanting something new, and I guess receiving packages in the mail from online shopping just wasn't enough. All I can think of is being courageous, open-minded, and free. Slowly, but surely, getting over the obstacles standing in my way. Over the knee boots and haircuts are just the beginning.

P.S. I recently did a post with this same dress + neck scarf. Do you see what shoes can do?! So there ya have it, how to wear a LBD with sneakers and thigh-highs. Get you someone who can do both ;)

Dress: Forever 21 | Jacket: H&M | Boots: Zara

Body

...suit suit suit!

Denim patch as a censor bar?! YES PLEASE! I'm living in bodysuits this season, and that is barely an exaggeration. I don't know what it is, but snapping those buttons together is so satisfying. It kinda goes like this in my head, "yaaaaaasss girl, automatic outfit domination on full throttle." Hey, you got to be your own hype man sometimes.

Btw, one day I decided I wanted to cut up a pair of jeans and this happened. "Yaaass girl...." (you know the rest)

Bodysuit: Sami Miro Vintage | Jeans: Levi's | Shoes: Adidas 

Change

...from my casual self.

I've grown so accustomed to either wearing jeans or sneakers, that I forgot what it's like to dress up a bit.  I'm definitely not at ball gown status, but it's certainly a change. Better yet, it's a change that I want to commit to... occasionally ;) These past few weeks have had me thinking about change. I feel the need to step out of my comfort zone and experience new things. It's all a matter of refusing to hold myself back from my full potential, or simply missing any opportunity thrown my way. 

Watch out world, I'm coming (also watch out because all of these new heels may have me tripping over my own feet). 

Skirt: Zara

Knotted Nets

...and a very green bralette.

I love green lately. I love bralettes lately. I love peek-a-boo everything lately. That tells you exactly how I feel about this ensemble. I'm really starting to consider myself a casual pro if I'm being honest with ya. My not-so-secret-secret is to pair effort with effortless. Finding happy mediums makes life simpler... and outfits better!

Cover-Up: Urban Outfitters | Bralette: Urban Outfitters | Jeans: Versace | Choker: Forever 21 

Growth

...make yourself available to it.

I must admit, even though I mentioned wanting the Fall season already, I'm going to miss all of the vibrant plants growing abundantly. It kind of reminds me of where I am at this point in my life. With my birthday around the corner, I find myself looking back to see how far I've come within the year and how much I've allowed myself to grow. Many mistakes were made, many lessons were learned, and I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds. I feel more optimistic than ever (but maybe a little too much as I apparently think I'm immune to bug bites in this tiny LBD... although this camo jacket will camouflage me right? Take that, little creatures who live in this beautiful green, flourishing place).

Dress: Forever 22 | Jacket: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Converse

Baby Girl

...but don't call me baby.

I have this vivid memory as a child going school shopping and having to choose whether I wanted a shirt that said baby girl or angel. I went with angel. I don't have the slightest clue why I remember it so well, but here we are over a decade later and it looks like the tables have turned. Speaking of a turn of events, I've decided that I am ready for Fall. I find myself already trying to make the transition into it, then realize that the state I live in won't allow such a thing. Continuous heatwaves seem to be in my future forecast. BOO.

Bodysuit: Charlotte Russe | Choker: Nasty Gal | Jeans: Levi's | Shoes: Topshop