I'll Be Your Lady.

Floral 90's Dress, Pink Crossbody, Earrings: Thrifted.

Oxfords: Forever21.

I actually hate having my hair up in these dumb heidi braids. It's so unflattering for my face shape and my parents always call me Olga when I wear them (lulz). They're the only hair style I can seem to do with my unruly mess of locks though,so it's just what I fall back on. Do any of you have any easy summer hair styles for wearing it up? It got up to 86 degrees yesterday so having it off the nape of my neck is a must!

I've been writing a lot lately which is really nice. Perhaps it's because I've had time, or perhaps it's because of the beautiful weather and change of scenery. Whatever it is, I like it. I am a romanticist. I love to dream, to reminisce, to let my thoughts run wild. So writing is good for, you know, doing those sort of things. I am no where near a good writer (I have terrible grammar + my structure is always the same), but oh do I love it. I want to marry a boy who appreciates writing. The beauty and power behind words written from the imagination and heart, transferred into tangibility. Whether it be on lined paper, a chalk board, with a type writer, or even just in the sand; if it's documented it's writing. He doesn't even have to appreciate my writing. Just writing in general is fine by me.

With much love, Lauren.

P.S. I did an interview over at the lovely Nana Wintour blog! I answered a lot of fun questions like what my all time favorite post is and why I started my blog! x

Updated Room Tour ♥

Square Cubical:

 I bought this white shelving unit for college and it's been a great piece to work into my room. I have some of my higher heels in the cubbies and on top I display pretty beauty products. Lipsticks, nail polishes, lotions, and perfumes. I've recently been getting into thrifting pretty mugs to hold my lotions!

Mirror Vanity:

Probably my favorite part of my room right now! It's right across from my bed so it's the first thing I get to open my eyes to in the morning. I am a hoarder of all pretty things. I know some people might think my room just looks messy and like a bunch of junk, but I love looking at pretty things that make me happy. On my vanity I keep bits and bobs in little glass jars and display all of my jewelery. I hang my dainty necklaces on a tree I bought for college, keep my bracelets on a holder for easy access, and then keep the rest in a thrifted 70's jewelery box. I hang some vintage evening bags + more necklaces + some scarves on the top!

Shoe Rack + Full Length Mirror:

For a few years now I've displayed/held most of my shoes on a shoe rack against my wall. It doesn't hold all of them, so I've had to find other ways around my room to store them! My parents got me a full length mirror a few Christmases ago so I can try on my outfits. I store all of my purses on the sides, and the rest underneath. 

Wall Shelf:

I've always wanted fairy lights in my room and after bringing home my strand from college (that I didn't even use!) I found the perfect spot handing on my shelf. It creates the most warm, soft glow at night and makes me giddy with happiness. On my shelf  knobs I just hang a few vintage scares and more jewelry. Sitting on top are items near and dear to my heart. My first print magazine feature, my favorite Audrey mug, and the best dressed award I won in high school which was the most surprising and gratifying moment of my life.

The Nook:

A new little re-arrange to my room! Before this corner was just stacks of clothes for my shop my closet and...junk. I turned it into a little reading corner with all of my posters and my comfy lounge chair. I love this spot so much! I also recently hung up some film photos I took over spring break around my town and I'm eager to try out more.

Book Shelf:

Before I came home from college I had every book I've ever owned on this shelf. That means books from when I was in 2nd grade; yeah. So I cleared it out and kept my favorite books + books for young adults and arranged them by colors. I displayed some of my Seventeen Magazines that I've been collecting since I was 14 and my Teen Vogues, too. On top I re-decorated my cork board from college and have all of my precious berets color coordinated :)

Closet:

I have a teeny tiny closet and have recently come to acknowledge my clothing addiction. So, you can imagine the problem I have fitting it all in! I store my flats in a shoe holder on the door. Inside I arrange my clothes by the colors of the rainbow on top and on the bottom my blacks and florals. 

I hope you all enjoyed this room tour! My room is smaller than my dorm at college but I love it now more than ever since I've been able to make it more 'me' and feel like home. I spend the majority of my time here blogging, reading, and relaxing so it's important that I love it and it makes me happy.  It's kind of just like a big walk in closet since all of my fashion related things are displayed all over, so I DO get to live out my dream of having a walk in closet! ♥ 

With much love, Lauren.

I Can Feel It.

I can just feel it. Feel it coming. Summer that is. It's something you just feel without almost conciously knowing. It's not about the date on the calendar, the last day of school. It's about that feeling, you know?

The heat is slow and lethargic and makes your lungs feel heavy. The air is thick, and a cool breeze is a miracle. The ceiling fan starts getting turned on at night; helping you drift away to the clink, clink, clink of the pulls as they hit the bulbs. 

You forget what a heat headache feels like after months of no sunshine and when you get one for the first time, you almost welcome it with wide arms because you know what it brings after. Clear nights when the birds still chip at nine and soft grass that's perfect for running around bare foot. 

Bugs. bugs, bugs, bugs. Hardworking ants, worrisome wasps, and my favorite: the brilliant lightening bug. Although all may make your skin crawl, they are a prelude to what's to come.

Rolling thunderstorms that come as fast as they go. Where the rain has a certain smell and the hairs on your back rise and you get a shiver down your spine. Warm yellow buttercups popping up along the street sides, in your neighbors yards, in thousands across empty fields. I don't care if they're weeds. 

You know, I really can't place my finger on it. How to describe properly what all of this feels like. I guess you can't because the purpose is just that: to feel. I wish I could document the feeling that comes along with this in-between season though. Write down so that I can be taken back to this time whenever I want, whatever day, whatever weather. Because it's perfect. It really, really is and I want to bottle it up and keep it for myself, displaying it in a little mason jar on my vanity, tied up with a lace ribbon.

I wonder if God is proud of all of this He's created. I wonder what His favorite part is. I wonder if He knows a small, dreaming girl named Lauren appreciates it all.

With much love, Lauren.

Myth.

High Lo Mint Dress: c/o Lulu*s.

Cream Cardigan: TJ Maxx.

Bow Belt: Forever21.

Heels: c/o Yes Walker.

Hello everyone!

Yesterday I went to Columbus to spend the day with my grandmother, just the two of us, before I start working a lot. It was such a lovely, relaxing day with her and I always cherish when we get to spend time. I am broke as all get out right now so I didn't have really any money to spend, but I (literally) scraped together some change to buy myself a new MAC lipstick I've had my eye on for months. My nude Lime Crime one completely broke and I wanted to invest in a good MAC one. I was in between Creme d' Nude and Myth and ended up going with Myth! This is my third lipstick of theirs and they always leaving me wanting more...next on my list are Ravishing and Please Me!

My grandmother took my outfit pictures today which was a real treat! She did such a good job and it was so much fun to teach her how to do it. I love my grandmother very much and am looking forward to spending all summer with her; as I always have since I was a little girl. My parents both work full time all year around so in the summer since I was in kindergarden my grandmother has watched me (and now my little sister, too). We always go on fun adventures in the local area and they are some of the best memories I hold in my heart.

Here's to summer! x

With much love, Lauren.

Retro Photoshoop Sneak Peek!

Hello everyone!

So before I left Kent for the summer, I had the chance to work with an incredibly fun (not to mention sugary sweet) and talented local photographer in the Akron area. Her name is also coincidentally Lauren and she owns Lauren Grayson Photography! It's frustrating often times taking my own pictures because I can't get the angles I want or go to public places with a tripod (hello, awkward). To say I was excited to work with a photographer is an understatement!

Lauren has such a similar taste to mine; all things romantic, retro, and feminine. Match made in heaven. We shot three different outfits and went to an old ice cream parlor, coffee shop (!!), retro theater, and even under some beautiful spring blossoms. She's just released a few of the photos and I couldn't wait to show you all!

There's more sneak peeks of some of the other outfits on her Facebook page if you'd care to check them out. Also, here's her website if you'd care to take a gander at some of her previous, gorgeous work!

Can't wait to do extended posts showing you all this talented lady's photographs and giving you a little flash back in time  ♥

With much love, Lauren.

HUGE Shop My Closet Update!

 

Olden Days Past Vintage Hat

 

Vintage Rose Dress

 

Cotton Candy Dreams Blouse

 

Fanciful Floral Frock Dress

 

Dottie Dearest Polka Dot Dress

Dreaming of the 60's Dress

 

Fields of Poppies Blouse

 

Vintage Floral Jacket

 

Cloudless Days Floral Skirt

 

Wishful Thinking Floral Skirt

 

Towards Sunset Sweater Dress

 

Strong Ambitions Shorts

  

Butterfly Kisses Blouse

 

Goddess in Disguise Dress

 

Floral Frenzy Blouse

 

No Cloud in Sight Forever21 Blouse

 

Ahoy There Navy Cape

 

 Orange You Glad Forever21 Cape

 

Take Me On a Picnic Skirt

 

Carmel Cream Infinity Scarf

Aquamarine High Waisted Shorts

 

Minnie Mouse Shorts

 

Golden Age Vintage Purse

  

Mysterious Lady Forever21 Shirt

 

Care to Dance Evening Clutch

 

1980's Swimsuit Coverup

 

Basic Forever21 Cardigan

 

Classic Vintage Purse

 

Scarf Collection

 

Spring For It Urban Outfitters Dress

 

Homemade Biscotti Purse

 

Floral Suspenders

Hello everyone!

I haven't updated my online shop my closet store,  

Passing Whimsies, in the longest time because I was away at college, but now it's back! I have become a clothing hoarder so I'm so excited to get to share some of my favorite pieces with you all AND get some room in my own closet (because frankly it's over flowing right now). Everything is cheaply priced; most is under $10 and a lowest of $4. I have new, never worn, vintage, and thrifted items and even more than shown in this post. Everything from dresses, skirts, accessories, purses, and even a pair of shoes. Many different sizes are available, as well. Click on any of the pictures above to go to that product and check it out! Feel free to email me with any questions you have since I'm vague in some of the sizing/descriptions. I want you to be completely happy! I ship in the U.S and internationally.

Thank you so much for checking it out and supporting me! 

With much love, Lauren.