What I Wore 3.22.25

A weird "start" to this week because of the Arizona trip. I didn't document some things because it was just bikinis that were old and honestly, I was taking a wee social break. I just couldn't be bothered. I don't think I updated my LTK once, which is fine since most of the things I wore this week were very old or thrifted. I just didn't have it in me to find similar items. But, I would highly recommend checking out ThredUp if you're needing a little refresh, but don't want to spend a lot of money and also not look exactly like everyone else. 

Flying day! I always try to wear layers and comfortable clothing for a flight. I am also partial to wearing my sneakers or larger footwear to help save space in my luggage (this goes for chunkier items like coats and sweaters). 

The first part of the day was spent in a bikini, but I put on this cute thrifted dress from Loft via ThredUp. It was so comfortable and I love a dark floral print. 

We went hiking in the morning and then lounged a bit before getting onto the plane. You can find the fitness dress here, but I (again) thrifted this Lulu's dress via ThredUp. It's honestly my favorite thing right now. I find really great pieces for a lot less. I actually changed into a third outfit for the actual plane ride. You can find the lounge set here. 

Funnily enough, I actually wore this outfit in the same week last year. I love it when I do that - I like what I like. I pulled this outfit to have ready to go back to work after the trip. 

The funeral dress. I do love this dress and I do wear it for other things, but it's just a really good black dress for something that needs to be a little less casual. I also changed into two other black outfits throughout the day for comfort levels. It's been a week of multiple daily outfit changes for me. 

I am really leaning into these jeans lately. They're just super easy to throw on when I don't want to really think about what I'm wearing. The top I thrifted from, you guessed it, ThredUp. I told you! Paired with a red lip, this is a perfect Parisian inspired outfit that will be great for my Corks and Canvas night.

Camera Roll Crumbs: Arizona

I finally had a wee trip for pleasure and not work. My partner and I went to Arizona to visit his brother and fiancée. For inquiring minds, we were near Gilbert - to be honest, I'm not entirely sure where we were. This was a very different trip than normal with no itinerary and all vibes. It was relaxing, but definitely not long enough! 

The journey started out a little off. Apparently they needed some kind of oil and there was possibly something on the wing, but it took an hour (over an hour?) to get it fixed. The main problem was maintenance being so far away - I would consider that an opportunity for improvement, airlines. We waited 40 minutes alone for maintenance to make trips back and forth. Of course, we waited on the tarmac and the AC wasn't working or they turned it off. I wouldn't expect this to be a problem when it was only like 50°F in Indy, but woof, it was hot. But then everything was fixed and we were on our way! 

Upon arriving, we immediately hopped into the pool to decompress. A perfect way to start any trip. We then dried off and headed for a late dinner. We were pretty sleepy and running on fumes by this point, but we had a great time. The spot was Culinary Dropout. We actually have one here in Indy. Who knew?! Then it was back to the house for sleep. 

I woke up early on Sunday (or normal for me) and decided to just chill outside for a bit. I caught up on some journaling (long-form and my 5-year journals) and got some reading in. The temperature was chilly, but nice. It warmed up fairly quickly to reach a high in the 80's. Once everyone woke up, we (mostly the boys) made breakfast and plopped right back in or around the pool. We stayed there the majority of the day with little food breaks. We cooked all our meals that day! 

Monday, we got up very early for a planned hike (the only thing I really wanted to make sure we did) and realized the area we were going wasn't open until 8 AM. As other things got in the way, we postponed the hike for Tuesday. We had another pool morning and early afternoon followed by a trip to the aquarium, OdySea in the Desert. There are actually a few exhibits around there that seem pretty cool! The aquarium was pretty neat and had a sit down tour as well (the "room" rotated in a circle around a few tanks). Then it was time for an early dinner at Fat Ox (Italian). Phenomenal. It was a lot of food, but so worth it. We even saved our leftovers for breakfast the next day. We ended the night with the season finale of Severance (woah, y'all). 

Tuesday, we got ready for our 8 AM hike! We did a small portion of the Goldmine Trailhead - I believe we followed the Dynamite Trail for a couple miles. The dogs joined us, so we didn't get through the whole trail, but it was beautiful and a nice 3 miles! The boys headed back into the pool and I stayed out of the sun (I had gotten a little sunburnt on my chest) and read. Before we knew it, we were packed up and headed back to the airport. We got back to Indy around 10:30 PM. 

A really wonderful trip visiting some wonderful people! It did feel a little too short, but I highly recommend four day getaways. Something short and sweet to tickle that travel itch without going crazy on budget or PTO. These are just a few snapshots from the trip, if you want to see more, head over to my Instagram stories! 

Happy Gotcha Day, Oswin!

The happiest of Gotcha Days to my little oddball. At the time I decided to adopt Oswin, I didn't feel like I was depressed or a little more sad than usual. But as these two years with him have progressed, I've realized how far in it I was. Without Oswin, I probably wouldn't have started walking as much as I do (did). Without Oswin, I wouldn't have gotten up from the couch some days. When you're just taking care of yourself, you let things slide. When you're responsible for another living thing, you do what you need to do to keep them alive. And it happens to keep you going in the meantime. 

Adopting a dog is difficult. Most of the dogs I've owned have been adopted and they each come with little quirks. Oswin is a little different in that I don't know anything about his past. He was about one and half when I met him. While still very much a puppy, that's a lot of time for very real damage. I think something must have happened, but I don't know what and to what severity. I'm just happy I was able to provide him with a soft and loving home. If you're thinking about adding a pet to your home, I highly recommend adopting. Even if it takes longer to find your "perfect" fur baby. Even if it's harder. And, if you have the means, adopt an older pet - they don't get as much love as the littles. 

We've grown a lot together and are still figuring each other out in some ways. We're both each other's emotional support beings with neither of us really capable of being up for the job except we will show up for each other. And maybe that's all it is... showing up for each other. I keep him alive and he keeps me moving. I've had dogs before, but none of them felt like mine. Oswin is mine and I am his. We're just two little weirdos moving through this world looking for treats and a cozy place to nap. And that is enough. 

P.S. He still hates the camera. 

What I Wore 3.15.25

This week was a decent outfit week! Wednesday was definitely a favorite, but I had a lot of fun with my style this week. Despite the temperatures dropping and the winds picking up. I'm excited to get into spring dressing, but I'm not entirely sure I'm that ready. I don't know how to explain it. I think it's mostly because I feel like I did a really good job getting clothes that fit for fall and winter, but now it's spring and summer's turn. I also just really love the rich neutrals or fall and winter and my plan is to take those into spring and summer, but I'm not entirely sure how yet. I'm also on the prowl for a few warm weather trousers!

 

Another two outfit Saturday. My kind of Saturday. We started the day pretty slow. I chose this super comfortable dress I got from Old Navy last year. We went to Metazoa to watch the doggos play (not Oswin because he's an a-hole). Later that night, we went to kick of John Green's book tour here in Indy for Everything is Tuberculosis. I wanted to be a little dressed up, but still really comfortable. I am loving brown and gold together right now. I didn't add these specific looks to my LTK, but you can shop around here for the pieces (not sure if you've noticed, but I re-wear things a lot). 

I never buy lounge sets, but after forgetting my leggings for a weekend stay at my partner's, I caved. Sometimes I just like having something warm and comfy. It's easy to throw on a dress in the summer, but when it's chilly, it's a lot of effort. For the price, I am not entirely sure it's worth it, but it works and is very comfy. You can shop the set here.

Is this the same outfit I wore Saturday night? Basically! I didn't want to pack more in my bag, so I just added this chartreuse (green) blazer and styled my hair differently. Et voilà, a new look! Shop the look here. 

I haven't worn this dress in quite some time, but it felt like a good day to pull it out! It's another cherished Gal Meets Glam piece. I did actually find some on eBay in a few sizes. Grab the links here. 

Definitely my favorite outfit of the week. I love wearing an LBD with a crisp white button up underneath. And add a tie? Yes, please! I only have this one tie though and it's my Ravenclaw tie I wear for cosplays. Honestly, it works though, especially with the silver heels. I'm excited to take this dress for a spin without anything underneath though soon. Shop the look here.

Give me a break, it was a weird day. It had been so warm the day before and the temperatures dropped. I am not wanting to wear tights at all these days, so I decided jeans would be a good idea. I love this outfit equation so much too! Shop the look here. 

It was a little too cold for this today, but I wasn't looking to change clothes for a little Gotcha Day photoshoot for Oswin. So, here we are. I do love the Emerson dresses from Abercrombie. It's one of my favorite silhouettes. I may just add another one to my collection this year. Shop the look here.