{creating myself}

goodbye to summer.

I used to get sad when saying goodbye to summer, but since working full time, "summer" doesn't hold the same meaning. Summer used to mean so much more...

One of my favorite summer trends was bright & neutral nail polishes.
Some of my favorite shades this year...

 

 

 

 

but I think I've officially* made the transition...

 
 

* What was I thinking? The official transition to Fall is obviously not made until the first pumpkin spice latte of the year.
What were your favorite summer '11 trends?

S A L E !

I'm spending the day
cleaning out my closet
and I'm excited to share some things with you over at shop amy's closet!

I'll be photographing and writing item descriptions and I hope to get most of the items listed by tonight. I'll update again over here when everything is listed! Look for some vintage thrifted pieces, cutesy dresses, shorts, and shirts. At the request of some readers, I'm also throwing some accessories into the mix this time around! Items will be inexpensively priced, shipped within two days, and first come first serve.

Stick around for first pick at some great new affordable pieces for your closet!


 

UPDATE!
I listed a lot of pieces yesterday. I forgot how long this process can take. I will list more tonight after work! :)

DONE!!!!!!!
shop here.

are you comfortable with yourself?

For a long time, I was.

First I started to feel uncomfortable in my clothes.
They were tight.

and then I started to feel uncomfortable going out with my friends.
I felt unsexy.

and then I started to feel unhealthy.
I was eating whatever I wanted and not getting to the gym as often due to my crazy new work schedule (excuses, excuses.)

I'm generally a good eater and I exercise intuitively, meaning when I feel the need or desire, I do it.
I could blame my unmanageability on work, or stress, or any of that stuff.
But the truth is I relapsed. I lost the care and the drive to be who I know I am.

a healthy, comfortable, sexy, active woman.

I needed a jump start. So I picked up this book in Barnes&Noble and I read it. and I liked it. I read online accounts like this one and this one. and I felt inspired. So I tried it.

It's 5 weeks later and I'm down almost 12 pounds. I wish I could say that I feel a lot different, but I don't. My clothes are definitely more comfortable, and my confidence is good. But I am frustrated because I want immediate results. I keep telling myself slow weight loss is sustainable weight loss.

If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them, and if you have any tips or ideas I'd be happy to read them! :)

 

This is a "before" picture. I know it may not look like it here (these are the only recent full body shots I have), but I had 22 pounds to lose. I'm halfway there! Check out my pinterest board for more inspiration and strong, beautiful women.

taking a break...

mom & I are taking a little break

from the monotany of everyday life


& exploring the treasure coast.

see ya later!

every now & then.

It's not often that I find a blog that is new to me that I truly fall in love with.

but every now & then, there is a gem waiting to be found out there
that really gets me.

and by gets me I mean piques my interest, captures my attention, and has me in a haze for hours on end with a teensy bit of drool on my cheek.

and by gets me I mean understands my exact interests, desires, dreams.

I would consider it a disservice to you, dear readers, to not share such blogs with you.
Like my most recent find.

 
click here for happiness.

 

 



 
all images via cupcakes&cashmere.

I am on inspiration overload.

favorite spaces & places.

I've been inspired by Kellie's list challenges. She is posting 52 list prompts in 52 weeks. I don't play along every week, and there's no pressure, but whenever I feel like it, I journal, scrapbook, post, or just think about my own lists.

This week's prompt...
Favorite Spaces & Places.

• Home
• New York City
• Florida State University
• Florence, Italy
• In bed while it's storming outside
• My Studio
• The beach at sunset
• The movies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I'm just taking it one step further and sharing
  Places I Would Like To Visit* :
• Italy (again)
• Prague
• Chicago
• Fiji
• Spain
• Haiti
• Seattle
• California
• Paris
• Australia
• England
• Oahu
• Vegas
  
  *Pictures to follow! haha :)