Weekend Wishes

This weekend I'm off to visit my dear friend Brianna at her college, where she's been doing research for the past month.  I'm super pumped to hang out with her and to meet some of her friends, and to pretend I have a social life!  Visiting her has got me thinking about heading back for my (gulp!) last year of school, and the things I would take along with me if I could.

I've been into night shirts and chemises for sleepy time lately, and this one by Eberjey may be the best one inspired by a man's shirt that I've ever seen. 

Everyone who knows me knows that I love my tea.  I could spend hundreds of dollars in Teavana without thinking, at school I have a whole shelf dedicated to all the teas I drink, and at home I have taken over a significant portion of one of my mother's cabinets.  Now thanks to Ruelala, I have found a new brand to covet, Bodum. 

There's, the tea press of my dreams, an aesthetic wonder with double wall glass keeps the tea hotter for longer, and a great green tea jug that will filter out the leaves of all my loose teas when I ice them.  Not to mention there's a host of really neat drink ware, with or without strainers:

My fellow tea enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike should really check out this site.

Lastly, I've wanted something Pendleton in my life for a long time now, and I'm kinda crazy about this blanket:

Too bad about the $200 price tag.

I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sun Shower

JCrew wrap dress.  Thrifted Michael Kohrs heels. Random necklace.

I had Saturday off this weekend, a miracle in and of itself, and I traipsed to the mall to sift through the end of the season deals.  I had two things I definitely wanted to find: a pair of soft shorts and a long skirt.  I found 'em, but I also snagged this great wrap dress at JCrew for $17.  There was an extra 50% off clearance and I convinced the cashier to give me the student discount even though I forgot my ID.  I'm crazy about the soft fabric and the drapey neckline.

I've had a phobia of olive green hues since a particularly washed out school picture (freshman year of high school, to be exact), but I got over it as soon as I slipped this baby on.  I consider this an open door to a new color opportunity. 

I Can Get Back Up

H&M Dress, Fossil watch, Charlotte Russe bracelets

Today was exceedingly gross, with the rainfall ranging from annoying to torrential.  But, it was a day in which I needed to drive an hour to get to a doctor's appointment (I hate living in the middle of nowhere) and run some errands, so I pulled on a maxi dress, my errand-running uniform.  I picked this one up at H&M at the beginning of the season and I love how flattering, comfortable, and simple it is.  Though, if you stare at the pattern for too long, you might start to feel a bit dizzy.

The one good thing about driving the long stretch to civilization is that you find great things like the used bookstore I went to today.  I was a bit frightened when I first got there, it was in a nondescript brick building below a bail bonds office with neon signs informing me it was open 24 hours, but as soon as I walked in I felt at home.  The place wasn't decorated, it simply had very tall, pine bookcases covering every concrete wall and in stacks in the middle of the space.  It was musty, non air conditioned, and perfect.  I was impressed at how well the books were organized and all the different things they offered; I managed to check a few things off of my always lengthening book list!  I picked up two hardbound books: a copy of Joyce's Ulysses and Tirant lo Blanc.  I also had to buy the only Stoppard play I could find in the place (a bit sad): The Invention of Love.  The three set me back 9 bucks and change, and I wanted a few more, but they only take cash and checks, being completely old school, and I never have more than a minimal amount of cash on me, nor do I ever carry a check book.  Just finding that place made my day better, especially since it was literally called "Old Book Store."  Can't get much better than that.

By the way, photo number 1 isn't posed.  Rocky just had to get in on the photoshoot action.  He hates to be ignored. 

Fool For the City

So, my commute is hell, my internship doesn't pay me, and I spend most of my time out on the city streets running to catch a subway or a bus, but I actually adore working in New York City.  Since it's highly unlikely I'll be able to move to London or out to California right out of college, I think I'm going to set my sights on getting hired in the city, and eventually moving there.  I honestly feel more inspired in the bustle there than I ever do in my quiet little hometown.

Besides general wardrobe ennui, it would be great if I could upgrade to a more practical satchel for my days in the city.  I lug in my lunch, a blazer or sweater to keep me warm on the freezing bus rides and in the cold office, books on surrealism for my research, my planner, my wallet, my ipod, my phone, my journal...And all of that fits in this highly unstructured black bag I use for classes at school.  It's annoying though, because it's a black hole and it just gets lumpy and and weird depending on what I stuff in it.  

Here are a few choices I have in mind, or I would, if my entire paycheck didn't funnel right back into transportation costs.

$72 Miss Selfridge

$103.43 Asos

$86.40 BCBGeneration via Zappos

This one's a little more non traditional, might be my favorite.