Summer Evening on the Waterfront

A few photos from mine and the hubs dinner date :)

Blouse-Ruche

Lace Shorts-Bar III via Macy's

Bag-Fossil

Shoes-Steve Madden

Belt-Target

Summer is dwindling down, so the hubs and I thought it would be fitting to have a little date day on Seattle's waterfront. We were originally thinking about making a trip down to Portland, but decided to stay local, which was a great life choice....because we enjoyed one feast of a dinner at The Crab Pot. If you love seafood and have never been....I highly recommend it. I can't think of anything better on a later summer evening than sitting outside next to the water, with seagulls cawing above, all while eating some delish food, caught right off the local waters.

Before dinner we spent some time in our favorite neighborhood, Capitol Hill, browsing thrift shops and listening to tunes in local record stores. Something about that neighborhood makes us feel so youthful and alive. After our rather larger dinner, we walked around on the pier, watched the ferries come and go and saw the sun slowly slip into the Puget Sound.

Perfect day with the most perfect dude :)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!!

xo

Lizzie

Keepin' It Simple

Dress-Urban Outfitters

Flats-Payless

I can't really think of anything better to wear on a hot, sticky summer day, other than a tiny and light weight dress. My standard for dress length goes right out the window when the temperature rises above 80 degrees, plus the cuteness factor outweighs the debate of whether or not it is appropriate anyways.

I love the little polka dot color combo paired with the navy and the way too adorable scalloped edges around the bodice. Oh, and the back zipper...always a winner.

(You can see how I styled this dress for Fall here!)

Do you ever go shoe shopping in your own closet? Well, this lady used to work in retail and every retail job I had consisted of a shoe store. So, I have lots...but only regularly wear the same few pairs, until I get bored and think I need a new pair of this or that in a particular color. This outfit needed bright red shoes, so out came the many boxes and a few minutes later I was sportin' a barely worn pair of cute red flats. Score.

Hope your week is going well so far! Guess what, it is Friday tomorrow!

This weekend I am having a girls weekend away with my closest cousins and aunts.

Shopping and drinks are on the agenda...oh boy! :)

xo

Lizzie

Life Lately

Soooo, titling this post Life Lately is a bit of a stretch.

It is more like, "Life Lately-ish"...or "Life During the Past Month or So".

Neither had the same ring to it, so Lately it is.

I had been meaning to do one of these posts for awhile now, but you know...life...it happens and the blog doesn't always get the time devoted to it that you wish it could.

Anyways, hope you enjoy these little snapshots of whats been going on in my world :)

Left to Right-

1&2: On a beach of the Puget Sound while camping.

3&4: Creepy empty carousel late one night on Seattle's waterfront. Favorite ice cream ever. Mint Chocolate Chip. MMMM.

5&6: With friends on Seattle's new Ferris Wheel. So fun and sorta scary at first. 

7&8: Roasting marshmallows with the hubs and him playing guitar while camping.

9&10: Watching the Blue Angels show over Lake Washington. So cool!

11&12: Strawberries and jelly bean tomatoes that I grew in my patio garden!

13&14: Cute little random abandoned shack and the hubs and I taking a break while on a hike.

15&16: Starbucks iced coffee with sweetener and cream...sooo good. Obsessed with those drinks this 

summer! Delish Thai and fake Chicken naan pizza. Mmmm. Peanut sauce, red peppers, basil and mozzarella.

17&18: Pretty butterfly I spotted while on a walk and Yummy wild berries from that same walk.

I hope you all had a great weekend!

xo

Lizzie

Ladylike Summer

Dress-Anthropologie

Belt-Target

Flats-Steve Madden

So, if this dress looks familiar, you got a sneak peek of it here. I love it too much not to let it have its time to shine in a proper outfit post. From the light pretty colors, ladylike length and cap sleeves, adorable little lacy/sheer cutouts on the shoulder and upper back....it is perfect in my book!

How was everyones weekend?! Well, I guess it's Tuesday now...but I have a 4 day weekend this time around...so I am still in weekend mode. We in the Seattle area have had some of the hottest weather all year! It got up in the high 90's, low 100's in some places. Considering people don't really have air conditioning around here, it can get kinda toasty and uncomfy. But, since this girl did live in South Texas for a few years, it wasn't too bad!

We spent Saturday meeting up with my parents in Olympia for lunch and fun times. Sunday the hubs and I went to Seafair and watched the Blue Angels fly above Lake Washington. Soooo cool! If you live in the area or are visiting during Seafair, you have to watch this impressive show! Yesterday and today we have been catching up on some chores, organizing one of our hellish closets and relaxing before I start my new job on Wednesday. Eeeeep! So excited!

Hope you all have a great week!

xo

Lizzie

Oh, Baby!

For the past few months my mother and I had been busy bees, getting ready to host a baby shower for my brother and his wife! All the planning, gathering of ideas and items, resulted in our little vision coming true. It was a co-ed celebration, sans the cheesy games.

We had a wishing tree.....Wishes for Baby, which was super adorable. Everyone seemed to enjoy coming up with heartfelt and fun little bits for baby boy.

The theme was loosely based around the woodland feel of the shower invite.

As I was looking through all the photos, I realized that I had none of my sister-in-law and I together, as well as none of my brother and I together. Well, except for us playing badminton..but that doesn't count.I think that I got so caught up making sure everything was perfect before the guests arrived and I didn't even think about it during the shower. Lame. 

At least I got this photo of my mother and I together before everyone showed up :)

Mom and I spent a great amount of time making all of these delish cupcakes and lots of yummy sandwiches. My favs. were definitely the dark chocolate with peanut butter frosting cupcake and the mango chutney, cheddar and roast beef baguette sandwich. YUM. 

We had sweet treats throughout the house in cute little mason jars.

 The happy parents-to-be opening up their gifts.

For party favors, we went with fun little flowers and bunches of freshly picked lavender that guests could take home with them.

The grandmothers :)

I can't wait for the little guy to arrive and to be an auntie to my brother's child. Eeeeepp!

Congrats, Kam & Bren!

xo

Lizzie

Floral Denim

Shorts-Free People

Necklace-Vintage

Bag-Fossil

T-shirt, Sandals, Belt-Target

Remember back to this post when I mentioned the hubs bought me some pretties at Anthro & Free People? Well, these floral shorts are pretty, number uno. I had been trying to hunt down the perfect floral denim shorts to no avail, until I found these babes on sale, in my size, at Free People. Also, they just happen to be long enough for these legs of mine and thankfully, don't look like hot pants, which generally happens with shorts for me.

These photos were taken last weekend, before a fun filled night with a friend who was visiting from Texas. We went on Seattle's Great Wheel (photos to come!) and ate like fatkids at Beth's. It was great.  

Looking at these photos, I am beginning to realize that, "the golden hour",  is quickly becoming my favorite time to take photos, especially during the summer when it is still warm in the evenings. 

Do you have a favorite time of day to take photos?

Hope everyone is having a good day so far!

xo

Lizzie

Polka Dots & Daisies

Dress: Anthropologie

Belt: Target

Flats: Payless

I came across this amazing little bridge when the hubs and I were on a walk one evening. I instantly knew it would be a perfect location to go back to and take some photos, especially on a bright, warm summer day. The river below was filled with kayaks, the paths busy with bicyclists and people that were on long, summer strolls. 

Soooo about the dress. The moment I saw it, I had to have it. Seriously. It is so perfect in every way and there is no resisting the lovely, delicate, floral lace back. I love the retro fit, bright yellow color and fun print with the imperfect dots. This is the kind of dress that makes you feel happy from the moment you slip it on.

Do you have a certain piece that makes you feel that way too?

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, filled with fun and relaxation!

xo

Lizzie