Summer Suns

One-hundred percent obsessed with this beautiful necklace my boyfriend gave me in November for my 21st. 

The elegant textures of the leaves & accented gems contrast so well.

blouse, vintage // cutoff levi shorts, vintage // tights, anthropologie // gold dipped leaf necklace, gift from my boyfriend // bracelets, j.crew, madewell, urban o. // belt, vintage // shoes, vintage

Thank the skies and heavens and deities or whatever you believe in; my finals are done!

Last week I was a hermit. I locked up in my room, completed last assignments and studied hours on end until my brain felt like it was crammed into a food processor. Yuck, to the last part, though that's what it felt like {or what I would assume said extreme pain and misery would feel like}. 

These past few months have heavily tested my organization, productivity and capacity for being under pressure. 

Even so, in the end it seems the hard work has paid off! I got an A in my stats class {something I did not even dream to be possible} & once grades are released, I should {hopefully} be getting the same for my creative writing class.

Now that the semester is finally over, I'm able to bid farewell to the constant crunching & stress of a work/school life & say hello to the next few summer months of relaxation.

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As for the outfit above: lately I've been on a jean shorts//tights kick. 

The weather permits, nowadays, for such garb & the combination of textures and patterns is one I always fall in love with. I find that two layers on the lower half can really help pull an outfit from the crowd.

The blouse I'm wearing is a new addition to my literally overflowing closet {recycled, but new to me}.

I picked this beauty up at one of my favorite vintage shops in Sebastopol, a quaint little town hidden in Sonoma County.

I love the neutral shade & the embroidered lace detailing that's spread cross this tops chest.

I can see myself wearing this blouse far too many times during summer, it works so well with everything! 

Anyhow, I hope all of you are doing well!

♥ danielle

Gauzed Haze

golden age top, c.o. free people // eyelet pocket cutoffs, c.o. free people // sunglasses, ray ban // dipped gold leaf necklace, my lovely boyfriend {favorite necklace, ever} // belt, shoes & coach purse, vintage

gold watch, michael kors // rings, madewell

{I'm obsessed with the wash of these shorts, the stitched detailing at the seams, & the lace scalloped pockets!}

lace blouse, vintage 

I got my septum pierced! I've wanted this for years.

Good morning & happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well & if in a sun soaked area, I hope you're taking every chance to
enjoy the heat {just as I've been doing}!

Last week, the sun was at it's peak of the day {as was the heat}, so my friend
Miguel & I made the wise decision to drive up Mount Tamalpais, where it would be +10 degrees warmer than everywhere else, adventure 'round and take photographs.
Met with a mild to nonexistent breeze and blistering light,
the two of us had a bittersweet time, enjoying the view and silence, loathing the heat wave.
Thankfully I was wearing my new garments from Free People, which saved me from an all-embracing death.
I can envision myself wearing this outfit on//in different occasions & settings: from a festival weekend to a day at the beach,
I'd don this mix most anytime, anywhere. Huge thank you to Free People for the rad lace top and jean shorts!

{life updates & such}

There are just a few weeks left of classes for my spring semester, & once school is out, I'll be spending most time in nature.
I'll be out to run, hike, swim, tan {sleep, read}, canoe {& kayak} and hopefully camp!
Whether it be with friends, my love or myself, the goal this summer is to do all of the above and more.
The more: spending as much time as I can creating. While school is in session, I find myself creatively deprived & unmotivated,
not having enough time to focus on the arts I love.
By taking time to draw, photograph, write and blog this summer {yielding a bounty of accomplishments}, I feel my upcoming semester at Sonoma State will be greeted with excitement & ambition to grow and learn all I can.
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Focus on hobbies & projects you love.
♥ Danielle     

Mixer

Floral on floral on tri-blend; the more prints, the better! My words of wisdom: if you want to pair multiple prints and textures, stick to the same color grouping & it works seamlessly!

floral blouse, gap // jeans, levis // cardigan, madewell // socks, free people // belt, vintage // purse, dooney & bourke // desert boots, clarks

Mornin, all. 

Today I woke up to streaks of sun peeking through my window,  dancing across the walls of my room. 

Its light, creating warmth, heat, greeted me with the beginnings of summer. 

Thoughts of worn shorts, floppy hats, sunglasses and waves lapping on the beach hit me at once, 

and left me in anticipation for the coming months off.

So, life updates! 

no. 1 ~~ After this summer, I'll be attending Sonoma State for the Liberal Arts program {I got my acceptance letter last week!}

no. 2 ~~ less than a month left at the JC, then summer vacation!

no. 3 ~~ After waiting a year, I finally have my tattoo consultation this Wednesday!

I hope everyone is doing well, thanks for reading!