Scenes From Charleston

A Labor Day weekend spent in Charleston with West Coast friends at their beautiful hotel with their fountains and their Koi (I think). With friends of friends at their just-as-lovely home attending their magical forest/twinkle light gathering. Charleston is where it's at.

The Corn Maze

Last weekend, Matt and I ventured out to a local corn maze with some friends. With this being my first adventure of the sort, I wasn't too sure what to expect, but I'm happy to say the duration of the maze took more precedence than its difficulty- despite its being molded into the formation of a Mizzou tiger. 

Trying to hole punch the correct checkpoint...it's all about the raffle.

WIthin the on-site barn, there is a gumball machine whose pathways and fixtures stand at least three stories tall! You can bet I wanted a Dubble Bubble of my own, but, as I'm sure you can imagine, it took what seemed like a year to get what you paid for. Plus, I didn't want to be the only grown person putting a quarter into the machine.

President Leah, thankyouverymuch.

Has anyone else taken advantage of any local fall festivities? I'm sure you haven't read a million blog posts of the same topic by now or anything... ; P. 

See you tomorrow!

Lookin' Like Candy

Shirt: Thrifted; Shorts: Audrey; Shoes: UO; Collar Necklace: Made it Myself!; Hat: Maurices 3-4 years ago?

Everything about what I'm wearing reminds me of a starburst or popsicle. Which, in this heat, sounds just magnificent. 

This pair of shorts is one of the items I picked up on my mini shopping trip last weekend. They were quite the steal, but the deal was that the zipper was completely broken. I snagged them anyway and sewed snaps on instead! Now they're perfect : ) I will say, all this time to myself lately has turned me into quite the crafty bee. Not complaining!

And I whipped up this collar necklace using the DIY from Refinery 29. I made some variations, of course, but I think it turned out pretty well; especially considering I used the leather from an old handbag that bit the dust! I can't wait to make more in all sorts of colors and fabrics! I'm planning on doing a few posts about all the goodies I've made the past couple of weeks, but I'm waiting on the return of my camera boy ; )

Well, I'm off to enjoy a weekend visit from my friend Daniel! There'll be reminiscing and laughter a-plenty. Do y'all have anything neat planned?

I Think I'm Getting a Tan?

Shirt: UO; Bra: American Apparel; Shorts: Thrifted; Shoes: tuto; Bracelet: Gift from Matt; Ring: Thrifted I think?

Armful of moles: My Momma

Hey friends! This is what I wore for a Saturday to myself : ). I was supposed to head to St. Louis with a friend to do some shopping, but since that didn't work out, I did a little bit downtown on my own. I only walked away with a few things, but I got some crazy deals on what I did get! Hopefully some of what I got will make it on here soon.

Do you guys feel more comfortable going shopping my yourselves or with friends? I go back and forth, so I'm interested in what you guys have to say. Go!