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    road trip dreaming

    by Kaylah Stroup May 21, 2015
    Now that I’ve told you I’m going on another road trip I can subject you to hearing about it all the time just like everyone who has seen me in person this last week or so. It’s essentially all I think about and nearly every other conversation I have is related to it. I just can’t believe it’s actually happening again. *knock on wood* I am SO excited. It’s a little bit too soon to start packing but you best believe I’m already planning what I’ll be packing.

    // //

    I’m obviously trying to save every penny I can for the trip. Every thing counts, especially when you’re in In-N-Out territory and are a bit of a burger maniac. Y’all, I cannot wait to eat In-N-Out again!! But the day after I booked my plane ticket I stocked up on film and then went straight to TJ Maxx. I wanted to buy something special to wear on the trip. I tried on a handful of things but wasn’t particularly crazy about anything so I left empty handed.

    // // //

    Then this morning as I was catching up on the internet after a little three day break (My favorite Canadians came for a visit! More on this soon. I have, uh, 40 billion photos to edit) I saw was having and I immediately set to work browsing for thing I’d love to wear and take on my upcoming trip! There is seriously so much cute stuff marked down right now.

    a // // c

    I’m most interested in finding cozy shirts for the trip. I recently picked up these shorts, which aren’t currently on sale but are worth every penny, and now I just need some tops to go with them. Even though my wardrobe has changed from all dresses to a good mix of jeans and dresses I don’t really seem to have very many shirts.

    a // b //

    The last trip I didn’t take a single dress just because I knew I probably wouldn’t want to wear a dress when I hadn’t showered in a few days. The two above though look so cozy and relaxed I think they might be perfect for long days spent in the car. I’m especially fond of . I should probably grab it before it sells out in my size!

    One of my road trip goals is to actually get photos of myself this trip, proof I was actually there, ya know? Jeff mentioned another couples outfit post in the desert with cactus, and I am 100 kinds of into that idea, I just need to make sure I pack something that will make me feel super cute no matter how sunburnt, and sweaty I am! 
    xoxo

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  • It’s the little things…

    by Kaylah Stroup May 18, 2015

    So, how precious is that salamander? It’s a Northern slimy salamander, Plethodon glutinosus, and yes, he was very slimy. When I got to my parents my dad was removing the wood that didn’t get burned over the winter from the porch. He called me over to see what I assumed would be a big spider …

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  • what I wore : owl keep you

    by Kaylah Stroup May 13, 2015

    details dress – (three years ago) cardigan – via lapel pin – belt – thrifted camera bag – via shoes – thrifted I started cleaning out my closet this week in preparation for a shop my closet sale. (more details on this soon!) This was one of the dresses I grabbed for the sale pile …

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