My friend Babe and I have been having fun scouting out cute spots to take pictures during our lunch break. This pretty apartment building is just a short walk away from where we work. While we were taking pictures, someone who actually lives in the building came by and I almost backed right into him! Luckily he was amused by what we were doing and didn’t seem to mind that we’d commandeered his doorway. When people passed by on the sidewalk, we would shout things like “The magazine is going to love this!” which of course is totally silly since there’s no magazine. However, it did make me laugh and feel a little more at ease- I still tense up when shooting in public!
I love this little chambray shirt. I picked it up for a steal a few years ago and I wear it all the time because it goes with everything. The arrowhead necklace is a recent purchase from Forever 21. I haven’t bought any new clothes recently, but I wanted to at least switch up my outfits with a few new accessories.
Oh boy, I don’t know how it is where you live, but the humidity has been out of control here recently! I put my hair into a braid this day just so that it wouldn’t look too crazy. Alex and I have been joking that soon we’re going to have to run around the city naked because it’s so hot (just kidding, of course).
One last little note: Happy Birthday to my youngest brother– the baby of the family and my little sweetheart.
Outfit Details: Shirt- H&M // Dress and Necklace- Forever 21 // Purse-Ruche // Shoes- Lucky Brand via TJ Maxx // Bow Ring- Amy O. Jewelry // Lips- Maybelline Color Whispers Berry Ready (all photos of me taken by my friend Babe- thanks lady!)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Love the bag and the arrow necklace :) I would love some humidity over here! It is getting so cold here and we are awaiting gale force winds and rain :(
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Thanks Kat! I wish I could give you some of our humidity! haha :)
This is definitely a perfect little location for a photo shoot. I love this outfit – I honestly would never have thought to tie a chambray blouse over a dress! I guess that’s just one more reason chambray is perfect in every way. :)
I hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you Jackie! Happy to provide a new outfit idea- I tie my chambray shirt over dresses with spaghetti straps all the time so I can cover up a little for work :)
Ahh, you look so cute! I love the top and the necklace is the perfect touch. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much Jenmarie! Hope you had a great weekend :D
Perfect outfit for this impossible weather. And, haha, sometimes I imagine I’m posing for a publication, too. The way we dress is so personal and organic; I think it’s natural to feel a little weird contriving photos of it.
Thanks Alison! Yes, it does make it a little easier to pose if I imagine I’m doing it for some other reason :)
Hahaha the magazine is going to love this… nice!
Haha, I know, we’re silly! :)
You are so pretty and I love your knotted shirt!
Have a great weekend,
-Kati
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You’re very sweet Kati- thank you! :)
love a great chambray! looking great!
hope you’re able to enter my latest giveaway!
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Thank you :) Checking out right now!
glad you’ve been having some fun with your photos – it’s great that you can go out during your lunch break! Love the chambray with the black, it makes it so much more summery.
Thank you! Yes, I’ve been trying advantage of my lunch break more that the weather is nice :)