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New things

I actually managed to get a new iPhone and a new car all in one day! Moving on up, huh. Well, this definitely means things are looking great in terms of fashion and personal style growth. I can actually afford to take pictures for you and buy new clothing thanks to both me and my fiancé working at two new, great jobs. Soon, we plan on moving to Rhode Island and transfer to Brown. So, that's another adventure we're looking forward to!

Getting it together

My life is finally starting to straighten on up, so lots of amazing posts coming soon, I promise!

Please make it Fall, already!

I'm desperate
I want to wear all the pretty fall clothing
I don't like summer very much

H&M Preview on Lincoln Road

I've always known about the store H&M through fashion magazines, blogs, and a personal trip to New York City where the only thing I bought was a key chain. (I was on a budget, people!) Recently, in New Times Miami magazine, a free magazine that has a mass rotation around the downtown Miami/South Beach/Miami Beach area, announced that there will be an H&M store opening on Lincoln Rd..... IN THE FALL! Yes, I know: waaaaaay too long to wait. BUT, as awesome as H&M is, they gave us a preview H&M store. And on Monday, I went to go visit.

I am obviously ecstatic about the new store and was absolutely blown away by the affordability of such fashionable clothing. I've never really been a fan of Forever 21, besides the fact that it's cheap, but now I have this new option! H&M! Woo-hoo!

And obviously, I just HAD to buy something at the preview. My first real article of clothing from H&M? A hot pink, zipper-front dress. Perfect as a bathing suit cover up, office-appropriate, and it will look real cool as an open, short sleeved cardigan sort of thing. The very next day, I wore it out with the future in-laws and my fiance to celebrate his new job (maybe career), in the film industry. 

Sorry, it's the only picture I have :(

The 4th of July

Belated post, I know.
Here are a few pictures of my fourth of July. In South Florida, the 4th means you have to stay underwater all day! LOL. I went to the pool all day and then saw the fireworks at a neighborhood park in Miramar, FL.

Blue flowy top thing- Thrifted, Shorts- Thrifted, Shoes- Traffic, Bathing suit- Marshalls, Sunglasses- Forever 21

No more Cuba

I regret to inform you all that I did NOT go to Cuba. Or anywhere, really, for the past week or two weeks. I have been training for a new job. And my training officially ends next week on Tuesday, where I then begin working. And of course, in late August, I will begin the fall semester of my sophomore year of college. So, I am busybusybusy, to say the least.
That explains the lack of outfit posts. But soon, beautiful people, soon.

Now: the good news.
I sold my first item on Etsy! And then, I sold my second, all in one day! I was really losing hope in the shop, but reading the inspiring stories of many Etsy sellers, I persevered and here I am, content and a few bucks richer. I will now reinvest the money into buying more beautiful clothing. YAY! I already have a pieces ready to put up in the shop, and I thought I'd let you guys know first. To see the pictures and prices, check out my Etsy store.

• Cobalt blue skirt suit, sold together or separately, that includes one Size 14 cobalt blue blazer (perfect for summer, and even fall) and one Size 14 cobalt blue pencil skirt. Super bright and super cute!
• A collection of floor length skirts in a variety of prints, PERFECT FOR A HOT SUMMER. Also really great for a DYI hi-low skirt. 
• A 1950's, light blue with white polka dots shirt dress with a matching belt. 
• Necklaces with a giant rock of natural quartz on a silver 18 inch chains. 
• Vintage postcards and posters, including a poster from New Years in the 1960s and a Limited Edition     Eiffel Tower postcard from the late 1950's. 

Come on in and check it out. 

~Laura