unruly things

as I mentioned yesterday, I ended up not going with the Birks. I’m not saying that I’ll never buy a pair and I’m definitely not saying that I didn’t think they were cute. maybe someday. for now, I’ll admire them from afar.
I did buy a new pair of sandals though. some strapy, woven, buckleicious sandals. in black of course. I can’t wait to wear them with breezy tunics, khaki shorts and cropped jeans.
{from bc footwear}

there’s no question that I love clean lines and simplicity. so when it comes to fashion, I’m drawn to clothes that have classic looks with a hint of unique and modern details. dace offers just that. the clothes are fantastic and with great styles and silhouettes.
dace is offering readers of unruly things a special discount, good through June 30th! take 25% off everything online, including sale items. enter UNRULY in the coupon box at the checkout to receive your discount.
shop online here.
see the look book here.
{from dace}

yesterday after work, I walked over to J. Crew before heading to a night class that I’m taking. I wanted to kill some time and try on this yellow skirt I’ve been eying. the store I went to didn’t have the yellow skirt, but I think if I’d been a little bit more daring, I would’ve ended up with these in lemon twist, which is not nearly as neon in person as it appears online. but until I get the guts up to sport bright yellow pants, I’ll stick to my famous black wardrobe and spend my cash on smaller yellow things, like that skirt.

so readers… you weighed in your thoughts on birks, so… what do you think of bright colored pants? rad or bad fad? I’m hanging in the middle but I have to say, I really really liked those bright yellow pants.

{by the way, I tried on birks last weekend and decided that since #1. I can’t wear them to work and #2. they really don’t go with a lot of my clothes – so #3. I didn’t buy them.}
{from jcrew}

I’m really loving the look of dip-dyed or tie dyed fabrics on dresses this season. when I was in high school, a group of friends and I tie dyed our senior shirts. we were rebelling against the stark white shirts the senior committee picked out and chose bright shades of blue, pink, and yellow. it was really fun twisting and wrapping rubber bands in creative patterns on our shirts and seeing what we created. seeing these dip and tie dyed dresses makes me want to go out and buy a white cotton dress, band it up, and throw it in some black or dark blue dye. hm…. maybe a fun summer project?
{from oak}

two beautiful projects that I took part in recently are Pia’s My Heart Wanders and Martha of Uniform Studio’s s t i l l. both unique and beautiful. these are some of my contributions.

hi!
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. mine was filled with fun and exciting things. crepe eating, silly singing, trail walking, pine cone collecting, beach combing, fine dining, shoe shopping {which was unsuccessful}, and re-lax-ing. but now it’s back to the daily grind. {which of course includes planning my next vacation or weekend hike!}

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I’ve got some things planned for this week, including a new feature and hopefully some shop updates. I’ve been working on some pre-designed blog headers and some flash side bar buttons and ad designs for your business or blog. I’ve also got some new note card designs to show you as well! I hope to update the shop by Friday. until then, if you haven’t already or you’re looking for a new blog header or anything else listed on my side bar, please stop by my shop or email me for more info. below are a few new headers I’ve designed.
the first one is for Casey of Vissertjes. not only does she have a fun blog, but she’s also got some beautiful pictures.
the second is just an initial mock up for a friend of mine who is starting a finance blog, but I think it’s cute so far.
the third is for Denise of Supa Soul Sista. she’s got a sweet blog and she’s from PDX!
so! happy monday and here’s to a fantastic week.

I’m really really:
tired.
glad it’s Friday.

I wish that I:
could be with my Dad this father’s day.

this weekend I will:
finally buy some sandals and maybe some new clothes. :)
bask in the sunshine.
bike ride and nature walk.
take pictures, pictures, pictures.
relax.
prepare some shop items and work on projects.

happy friday the 13th everyone! I hope your weekend is fantastic!
{top: me, bottom: sandra. two things I’m looking forward to this weekend. beer in the sunshine and blue skies with sunshine.}

I loved this little video from Nordstrom Summer Essentials Collection. the video, titled “Summer Snapshot”, really makes me want to take a beach vacation pronto. I makes me want to run along the beach and drink pina coladas while listening to soothing summer music.
ahh…..
{from nordstrom}