your love is a melody.

sorry for the absence yesterday, loves!  I drove down in the early afternoon to my guy's new place, and since it was his payday,we  ran all sorts of errands and got dinner (as per tradition).  while grocery shopping, he bought all of the ingredients to make his amazing peach cobbler, along with some coconut milk ice cream for me.  it's so very tasty, and I ate quite a bit last night... probably too much...

it's great seeing him get all settled in, and I really love the feel of his new place.  and, here's what I wore...

top: hand-me-down

skirt: thrifted

hat: h&m

belt: hand-me-down

boots: thrifted

I apologize for the poor quality of these photos.  I'm not sure what happened.  my man shot these photos for me (in a Walmart parking lot, of all places!) as we were out and about yesterday.

so, my favorite thrift store is only about ten minutes from my house.  it's called Liberty Thrift, and every cent they make goes to charity.  there are even signs in their dressing rooms that say "if you shoplift from us, you're stealing from the needy."  I always have a little chuckle when I spot those...  anyway, everything in Liberty Thrift is usually a dollar, unless it has been deemed a "boutique item," and usually those are just items that follow more recent trends.  when I was shopping there this past Tuesday, everything in the store was 50% off!  as this skirt was definitely not on the "boutique" side of the store, it was only 50 cents!   I was overjoyed.  I ended up purchasing three skirts, a vest, four shirts, and curtains for $7.50.  I'd have to say that's a record, even for me!  I'm sure all of those lovely items will be making an appearance here on the blog soon.

I am now eating another helping of peach cobbler and coconut milk ice cream... I think I have a problem.

I hope you all are having a thrilling Thursday!  xo, kelseylee.

pins and needles.

today was a day that will be remembered for all time.  I finally learned to use my sewing machine!  I received by beautiful Brother sewing machine from my parents as a Christmas gift in 2008, and even after relentless begging, my mother couldn't find the time to demonstrate how to use it (she's an emergency room nurse who works 60+ hours a week, not a horrible mother, just to clear things up, haha).  fortunately, my good friend Trevor happens to be home for the summer, and he had picked up the handy task from his mother and a couple of classes at school.  he showed me how it's done, and I altered a beautiful pair of peach high-waisted shorts with his help.  it is so much fun!  actually, it's my dream to become a world-famous fashion designer one day, so I took a little baby step in that direction today.

top: Target, forever ago

shorts: thrifted

loafers: thrifted

necklace: borrowed, vintage

belt: thrifted

sorry for the poor quality of these photos; we were in a real hurry.  either way, aren't these shorts a lovely color?  like a red-orange?  and they fit wonderfully.  I've thought of a million things to wear them with.  actually, the shade of these beauties is the exact same as the one in this top.  as you all know, I love exact color matches.  I can't wait to pair those two pieces together.

today was such a scorcher!  the first day of June, and already the temperatures are soaring over 90 degrees, plus all the humidity... it was almost difficult to breathe!  after learning to sew, I ran a few errands with Andrew, my dearest friend in the whole wide world (you'll be meeting him soon!).  for that venture, I had to put my hair up and don my hat to keep my fair skin protected from the sun.  and it's only the first of June...

well, I'm off to continue devouring the book I'm currently reading.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday.

p.s. - thank you so much for all of your lovely comments!  I appreciate each and every one!

coral and floral.

this long weekend was so great!  it was full of family time, thrifting, and some much-needed time with friends.  Saturday, my man moved out of my house and back in with his best friends; as much as we miss each other, we're both really excited to have our free time back to ourselves.  in fact, I spent almost four hours at the thrift store that afternoon.  it was so delightful perusing each aisle with no one saying "are you ready to go?"  Haha, my guy really doesn't like thrift stores all that much...

yesterday, I spent all afternoon and evening at his new place, hanging out with our friends.  we had a little cook-out, and some of the guys had a little impromptu concert.  ah, I really love my friends.

and now, back to reality... here's what I wore today:

top: thrifted

shorts: thrifted

belt: Poor Little Rich Girl

ring: Forever21

headband: handmade by my friend Amelia

wedges: PacSun

I know this look may be a bit matchy-matchy some, but I really like how it goes together.  I got both the shorts and the top from the thrift store this weekend.  I loved the floral print, and I was ecstatic when I found a shirt the exact same coral-y shade. this is what happens when I get to adventure through almost every item in a giant thrift store.

I decided to wear such a comfy outfit today because I was babysitting a darling little girl from my church.  she is so adorable!  her name is Eme Layne, and she babbles incessantly.  I always have fun spending time with her.

well, I'm off to go get myself something to eat.  have a terrific Tuesday!

swoon-worthy Saturday.

a list of things I'm currently swooning over.

vintage floral wallpaper: 

I am absolutely in love with all things floral at the moment, especially the patterns that cover these walls.  if I could, I would cover the walls of my room in flowers...

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

 

flower tattoos:

I am more than likely getting a tattoo quite soon, and I plan on getting a daisy on my left shoulder.  knowing me, this will possibly change.  these beauties are an inspiration...

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

floaty romantic skirts:

these have been all over chictopia lately.  I am absolutely in love.  I'm going to have to find me one of these soon...

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

vintage bed frames:

for about six months, I have been looking in every thrift store I visit for a beautiful wrought-iron bed frame.  these would complete my newly decorated bedroom...

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

found here.

I hope you all are having a lovely weekend!  xxx.

just call me Switzerland.

it's so beautiful out today!  it's starting to feel more and more like summer.  when summer hits, I tend to have super simple outfits, and this one is a prime example...

top: Urban Outfitters

skirt: thrifted vintage

belt: thrifted vintage

satchel: thrifted vintage

shoes: Target

necklace: Forever21

tribal ring: h&m

silver ring: Target

I've been really gravitating towards neutrals lately.  I've always been one to wear all black, but beiges and creamy shades have been catching my eye lately.  I got this skirt from my favorite thrift store.  it's so soft - it feels just like a t-shirt!  and isn't the back of this top a delight?  it makes me so happy, and takes it one notch up from a simple black tank.

well, I'm off to go get coffee with a friend I haven't seen in a while.  that seems to be a trend this week.

have a lovely weekend!  xxx.