old navy fall haul, y'all

I couldn't resist the rhyming... I do believe it's the teacher in me, oops! Anyway, back to the topic at hand. I decided I wanted a few new fall staples for the upcoming season. My absolute favorite place for wardrobe basics and staples has got to be Old Navy. You can find almost anything that is in for the season at a very reasonable price. I was on a mission to find a pair of cognac booties, a pair of my favorite jeans in a very dark wash, and a new vest (obviously in a color I don't own yet). I scored big y'all! Not only did I have $15 in points waiting for me to use, but I also found a 40% coupon online. NEVER ever go to or shop online at old navy without finding a coupon online first, they are always easy to find! So without further ado... here are the items I grabbed up! 

"...but its raining!"

NO BUT's ladies and gents, get your cute butts out of bed on this drizzly Saturday morning and find a farmer's market like I did. One of my favorite parts of summer and fall are farmer's markets. Seeing all the products and produce that people have worked so hard to make or grow is just fascinating! It really shows how me just how amazing the world is, even when its yucky outside. I threw on my rain coat and a hat & grabbed my roommates and first visited the Farmville Farmer's Market and then A & J's produce market in Crewe, Virginia. 

What I'm Wearing:

tshirt- old work shirt

yoga pants- target

tennis shoes- nike

rain jacket- north face

hat- marley lilly 

I have an obsession with pickled veggies! (picked up some of my favorite dilly beans)

Jake & Amos Pickled Spiced Dilly Beans

potatoes 

fresh garlic 

squash

What is your favorite farmer's market treat?

xoxo

Uptown Coffee Cafe

By now you should already have an idea of my obsession with coffee. Well lucky me, we got the cutest new coffee shop in Farmville this semester! I can't wait to begin my "sitting, sipping, & studying" journey with this adorable little hole in the wall. (I might even start working there, fingers crossed y'all!) 

 Aside from their amazing drinks they have an entire breakfast and wraps&snacks menu! 

Here is there delicious yet affordable drink menu. I already have a favorite y'all, White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha Latte!

I fully believe in this adorable quote, especially since I got to take my "friend" to Uptown this morning! 

xoxo

Forever XXI Haul

My best friend and I have a tradition of making an end of the summer trip to the forever 21 near us and today was the day! I wanted to share some of the things I purchased and why. I tend to gravitate towards solid and basic pieces that will broaden my uses for items I already own. Today my goal was to grab up a new pair of my favorite jeggings and find a knock out little black dress to use at some upcoming events I have planned. I did just that and also found a great pair of black elastic paneled leggings that fit like a glove (a great comparison to the J. Crew pixie pants). I also found the cutest pajama set with the saying "No one understands me like coffee does." on the shirt and all sorts of coffee cups on the shorts. 

What are you going on searches for for the fall?

xoxo 

#30daysofhappy

Okay y'all,  I have a challenge for you! Everyone reading has probably tried an instagram challenge before, but this one has really been enjoyable for me. It's called #30daysofhappy and everyone should really try it. I was able to post something (anything) that made me happy each day. This challenge really opened my eyes to what I have and sometimes look past when groaning about something that has annoyed me during the day. The best part is looking back over those 30 days and remembering all the happiness of the month! 

Here are just a few highlights from my month:

#day7

#day12

#day30

 #day11

Your turn! Go find out what makes you happy over a month's time!

xoxo

Vacay Recap

Alright everyone, i'm back and sufficiently tan! Of course I am sad that my beach week is over, but I left my computer here for a little unplugged time away so I am ready to fill you in on my week. My family and I spent our beach vacation this year at one of my favorite places on earth... Edisto Island, South Carolina. Also, we had to spend one of our days in Charleston because who isn't absolutely in love with that place. I even completed my ALS ice bucket challenge shore-side. Here are a few pictures to recap the fun we had over the week!

We LOVE Kan Jam... go check it out!

Italian Night is always our favorite... (my little sister is a goober and made napkin flowers)

All ready for our day in Charleston!

Mark my words, I will live here someday!

Grabbed some amazing beer cheese dip and a drink at Tommy Condon's (awesome pub)

Boat tour time. 

Dinner out in my family is always entertaining...

 pyramid tradition

Edisto Island, SC--Summer 2014

xoxo

Oh Gavin!

"Happy girl" moment alert:

Gavin DeGraw concert last night was phenomenal, and I got to tally my third concert of the summer. 

Here are some snapshots from the fun my girl's and I had. 

What I'm Wearing:

shirt: old navy

shorts: old navy

necklace: a gift from the lovely lady in sunflowers

P.S. Matt Nathanson opened and was also fabulous. DO NOT say no if you get the chance to catch them on tour!