Outfit of the day. The one where I fell off the face of the planet.

So I could tell you about a million excuses why I have been gone. There is really just one. Blogger burnout. I was trying to do waaayyyyy too much at once. Then I felt completely overwhelmed when I sat down to write a post.

I started school last Saturday. I'm taking Astronomy, Speech, Health & Fitness, and Meterology. It is a lot more than I expected but I'm loving my classes. I moved into my new place, and I love it so much. It's a 2 bedroom duplex but it's perfect for my boyfriend, and I. I will give you the video tour I prmise but the place is a work in progress. Lastly I got a new job! At a place I never expected... the mall. I will be working for The Limited part time, and part time at my current job. I went to my orientation today, and I have a good feeling about this place.

I wore this little number to one of my interviews. It made me feel confident, and sometimes you need your clothes to do that.

 Outfit details: Jacket- Selene Sport. Top- H&M. Pants- Limited. Shoes- Wet Seal.

So how the heck have all of you been?

With all my heart,
<3 Vanessa

P.S. I totally caved to days ago and got a smart phone. You best believe I will be using it to tweet, and blog more.

Outfit of the day. One. Two. Three.

Some days you just want to wear all black. It used to be my go to look before I started blogging. I couldn't do just black so I added a little pop of color with my printed tank.

 

 

 Outfit details: Top- Wal Mart. Tank- Old Navy. via Gabriel Brothers. Jeans- Express. Thirfted. Shoes- Wet Seal. Bracelet- Charlotte Russe. Necklace- Steve & Barry's.

I wore this to a nice relaxing Sunday dinner with my boyfriend. Sundays have become our day off together for the past few weeks. I love sleeping in, and just being able to enjoy each other's company.

Right now I'm standing dead in the path of change. After a long search my boyfriend, and I found a great new place. It's a big duplex, and we should be able to start moving in the next week. I can't wait to decorate it, and once we have the keys I will give you all a video tour. I went on an interview on Monday, and I go for my second interview Friday. So I may be switching jobs very soon. Lastly I'm preparing for my 4 fall classes that begin at the end of the month.


Then to add a little more excitement to my week my car broke down while on the way to work this morning. Anyone else having one crazy week?

With all my heart,
<3 Vanessa

The heart of Cleveland: Flower Child.

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I had a feeling just by the name Flower Child was going to become one of my new favorite stores. Flower Child is located in Lakewood and nestled right next door to Big Fun. A great perk is, unlike most places in the area, there is ample parking in the back.

Flower Child is a two story vintage shop that carries everything from clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, and even furniture. When you walk in you feel like you are walking into a home full of gems from the past. The top level was cozy, and the lower level was bursting with goodies. I had to contain my excitement, and practically pad lock my wallet to keep myself from buying everything in sight.

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Flower Child is a haven for the vintage dresser. The clothing, shoes, and accessories all had tons of character that fast fashion can't touch. You will find most of them in the lower level of the store. It isn't organized by size or color from what I could tell. So allow yourself take more time to shop.

I ended up finding a Kate Spade purse for $15. It is in really good condition aside from a frayed strap. The staff was so warm, and it was a great experience all the way down to the register.

If you are in the Cleveland area go visit Flower Child, and get your vintage itch scratched.

With all my heart,
Vanessa

Outfit of the day. School's out for summer.

First off I want to thank everyone for hanging around, and still supporting my blog. Next week I should be back to regular posting of 3-4 times a week. The friend follows on Twitter meant a lot even though wasn't posting as much. Thank you all for being awesome.

My summer class is officially OVER. I'm ecstatic. I'm still contemplating burning my books. The downside to burning them is there is some valuable information in them. Maybe that's why they cost so much.

While I don't want summer to end fall semester is going to kick butt. I'm so close to my Associate's degree I can almost taste it. I don't really know what a degree tastes like, I bet it will be delicious.

Outfit details: Cardigan- Old Navy. Tank- Old Navy. Shorts- Gabriel Brothers. Flip flops- Old Navy. Necklace- Steve & Barry's.

Don't mind the cat in the photos trying to get e-famous.

With all my heart,
<3 Vanessa

Outfit of the Day. There's No "I" In Team

I feel like I have so much to say and I don't even know where to start.

The course I'm taking is a 5 week course so it feels like I'm going through a class at the speed of light. Remember how I just had my midterm? Next week I have two chapters to read, two quizzes to go with them, a lab, my final, and research project due. I'm feeling a teensy bit overwhelmed.

With that said, I may burn my text books at the end of this class. Who wants to see a nice fire in Ohio on August 4th?

 

Outfit details: Sheer Tank- Walmart. Tank- Old Navy. Jeggings- Old Navy. Flip Flops- Old Navy.

I wore this outfit to see Taking Back Sunday at the House of blues in Cleveland. My boyfriend loves the band, and has been waiting to see one of their concerts for years and years. They are one of my favorite bands too. We both screamed the lyrics at the top of lungs, and enjoyed every second of it.

When you go to concerts are you a singer or a listener? 'Cause I am definitely a singer.

With all my heart,
<3 Vanessa