A New Year Refreshed and Clear

This year I am starting my very first ever 365 photo project. I have never done one before, but I am optimistic because I am not pressuring myself to take great photos, or setting limits or themes. Simply taking a photo a day, and posting them. Here is week one of my 2013!

1. A lazy first  day of the year (hungover) reading. 2. Starting off the new year trying new things! A Spanish Coffee from Mcmenamins. 3. Working on a long-neglected craft project. 4. Walking with three of my favorite things: my boyfriend, my pup and a Starbucks latte. 5. Winner-winner chili dinner! 6. Working all day 'til the streetlights turn on.

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

note: I realize this is only six days. I want to post every Sunday, and the New Year was on a Tuesday, therefore only six posts this week. :)

Instagram Recap

1. my new favorite top 2. being silly at weddings 3. comedy shows in beautiful pdx 

4. snuggly family times 5. hard cider tasting at Two Towns 

6. learning to live with our foster kitten Meemaw

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

Falling

Top:: Circus Bear Vintage

Skirt:: Thrifted

Shoes:: Payless

Sunglasses:: Rayban

Photos:: Sean Carlson

It's almost here....FALL! Whoopee! Finally it has cooled down enough to wear long sleeves and thicker layers. I have been waiting a long time to wear this outfit combo because it has just been too darn hot around here. Both the skirt and the blouse are really thick and heavy fabrics so it definitely wasn't justifiable to wear during summer. The colors are perfect for fall too.

The only downside of fall is back to school. Now that I have graduated I have become pretty depressed about never going back to school again. I could always go to graduate school, and I might some day, but for now its just not financially possible. I really miss school; the classrooms, the note-taking, the outfit planning. It all sounds a bit silly typing it out but I really do miss these things!

Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend and school goes well for those who are still attending!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Oh, the trees!

We went camping only twice this summer which is definitely not enough! Maybe we will go again before it gets too cool up here in Western Oregon.

These are some pictures I took of all the beauty I get to soak up when camping at Sean's family's campsite in Lyons! It really is breathtaking!

Happy weekend adventures all!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Neutrals at Nite

photographed by Sean Carlson

Dress:: TJ Maxx

Scarf:: Gift

Shoes:: Payless

Watch:: Michael Kors

Bracelets:: Nordstrom

Necklace:: Gift

Ok. When did TJ Maxx get all these amazing dresses? I went there the other day and found two dresses I absolutely adored, and considering I'm a VERY picky shopper, that is a big deal. Anyways, the other night we went on a walk around campus and did some nighttime shots, so please excuse the lighting if it bothers you. Campus has a lot of interesting places to take photos that I have never really considered. I guess after four years of seeing the place everyday I overlooked it's beauty.

The weather here in Oregon is starting to cool down; what a relief, however I can still get away with going out without a sweater. 

I forgot to take better shots of my shoes, but I promise they're really cute (grey oxfords!). Oh well, another time.

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey

Glow in the dark bubbles....kind of

Hey guys, its been a while. Oh hey, I'm twenty two now. Just had my birthday and like always I'm wondering where the time has gone, the years, this summer even has blown by.

I'm still on the job hunt. Excuse me, career hunt. They tell you that a college degree will get you a good job, well I've learned it takes a bit more than that. Still stuck in Corvallis, but God, I do love this tiny town. Its no big city but it still is so darn pretty! Tonight Sean and I went to the campus to take some outfit photos and it made me kind of sad not being a student anymore!

Awhile ago Sean acquired some glow-in-the-dark bubbles and we took them out the other night to see how they worked. Well, in all honesty, they didn't! The bubble solution glowed a bit like a glow stick, but the actual bubbles looked just like normal bubbles. In the end, we ended up having more fun with the light-up bubble wand it came with!

What summer shenanigans have you guys been up to? Links to your blogs guys!

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey

Hot Hot Heat

Happy Monday all!

photos by Sean Carlson

Top: Old Navy

Shorts: Hot Topic

Belt: Abercrombie & Fitch

Shoes: (don't remember!)

Jewelry: Nordstrom

Oh my, what another hot day here in Corvallis! I love this summer weather but deep down inside I am secretly ready for fall to be here. The layers and pea-coats get me all excited for new outfit possibilities and combinations. 

While typing out what I wore I looked at the clash of brands and stores each piece in this outfit came from. It really goes to show that you do not need to limit your style to shopping at certain stores; it is all about what speaks to you. I have never been one to follow 'scenes' and have gotten flack for shopping at both Hot Topic and Abercrombie & Fitch- but I really don't care where I get my clothes. If I like something, I get it. This simple summer outfit exemplifies this. 

Peace <3 & (A)-

Chey