Copycat

Photos by: Jayare

Blouse: thrifted

Skirt: vintage, thrifted

Shoes: Target

Purse: vintage, thrifted

Strawberry Pin: vintage, thrifted

I didn't realize this until I started going through my recent outfit posts, but I wore this same outfit (plus a few things layered over top) just last month! You can take a look at that outfit HERE and another similar outfit post from last summer HERE. So I guess I'm a copycat...copying my own outfits, that is!

I've mentioned before that this skirt is one of my most prized vintage pieces. I've shared it on the blog a bunch of times. I get a lot of use out of it cause it's super easy to style (although the last several times, I've worn it in pretty similar ways). It goes with almost anything. It has a drawstring so I can make it high waist. I love that about it! One thing I'm sharing for the first time is this amazing vintage Coach bag! I thrifted it a few months ago for about $13.00. Normally, I wouldn't pay that much for a thrifted purse, but because it's vintage and authentic, I couldn't pass it up. I've seen similar bags on Etsy and Ebay going for well over $100 so I can't say that I regret that purchase!

Right Up My Alley

Photos by: Jayare

Blouse: vintage, thrifted

Cardigan: hand-me-down

Skirt: vintage, thrifted

Shoes: Minnetonka (won on a giveaway)

So here's an outfit that I paid about $10.00 for (probably less, actually). The blouse and skirt were both thrifted, the cardigan was given to me from a friend and I won the moccasins on a giveaway. Yay for inexpensive outfits! 

I'm currently working on a story for the College Times on the "art of thrifting" so I'm trying to come up with some thrifting tips to share with our readers. I also want to share a few examples of some all-thrifted outfits that I have. This assignment is right up my alley! I'm so thankful to have this creative outlet in my life and I even get a paycheck so it makes it that much better! The article is scheduled to come out sometime next month and I'll be sure to share it with you all once it's out!

Mumford & Sons at Desert Sky Pavillion

Last week, I had the pleasure of photographing Mumford & Sons at Desert Sky Pavillion in Phoenix. The entire experience was absolutely amazing! After I arrived to the press entrance, the other photographers and I were all escorted down to the pit area (the area between the stage and the audience). We were only allowed to take photographs during the first three songs, which I think is the standard for most concerts. This was only the second concert that I've ever photographed (Red Hot Chili Peppers was the first one) so I'm not really sure how these things are run.

I was beyond excited to be there. It was hard for me to keep myself from dancing and singing along while I was snapping away. I just love this band so much! I was right there, just a few feet away from them. I wanted to jump up on stage and give them all hugs. Oh, Mumford & Sons, I love you guys! 

If you're not familiar with their music, there's something seriously wrong with you. Just kidding! :) But really though, you should definitely check them out! Today I'm sharing some photographs from the show. I tried to narrow them down, but there were so many that I liked! Click HERE to see the rest of them!

Memorial Day Weekend Camping

For the past five years or so over Memorial Day weekend, my friends and I all get together for a camping trip. Unfortunately, over the last two years Arizona has had fire restrictions, preventing us from having a real campfire, but we didn't let that stop us from having fun! Because of the fire restrictions, we had a smaller group join us this year, but we still had a blast. We even got a little creative and made our own campfire, thanks to Joe and Marsha for the clever idea!

High on Life

Photos by: Jayare

Dress: thrifted

Cardigan: Forever21

Belt: thrifted

Shoes: Payless

Necklace: Gifted

Oh my gosh, guys! I get to do some really cool things for my job at College Times!! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you probably already know about my amazing night last night. I got to photograph the Mumford and Sons concert and it was the best! I'll share photos and more about the concert later, but I just had to express my excitement with you all!

I thrifted this dress about two years ago and first wore it to my ASU graduation ceremony. I remember how hot it was wearing that dress under my graduation gown. It was just awful! I should have worn something lighter. This dress is more of a fall or winter dress, but I wear it year round anyway. These photos were taken last week, when I wore this outfit to work. I love pairing these wedges and cardigan together. The colors are similar shades, but not they're not the exact same color so it's not too matchy-matchy.

I'm kind of high on life right now and still a little giddy about last night. I am so thankful for all of the amazing opportunities that I've gotten to experience working for College Times. I'm excited to see what the future holds for me! I love this life!