Summer Haze

I have been home from New York for over a week now and I am thoroughly bored. You notice just how small your town is when you come back from a huge city like New York. It seems that now there  are ten times less things to do, see, and eat. I miss being surrounded by skyscrapers and even the loud honking noises outside the window that eventually became a sort of lullaby that put me to sleep. And, of course, I miss my friends. Since I've been home other than reminiscing I have been setting myself up for this coming school year, scrapbooking, daydreaming of New York City, blogging, reading, daydreaming of New York City, tanning, swimming, and did I mention daydreaming of New York City? I know, I need to move on. Or go back.

Anyways, today was another lazy summer day for me, sitting out by the pool and soaking up some rays. I am both happy and sad that I have nothing to do. Happy because, well, I don't have to do anything, but sad because I get very bored and unmotivated and negative when there's nothing planned out for me each day. Fortunately, I will be going to Colorado in a couple weeks (!!!) and I have orientation on the 26th. Until then I will continue to blissfully relax by the pool, increase my risk of skin disease, and daydream of traveling to faraway places...

These pics were taken this morning in my backyard while I was lazily enjoying breakfast and iced coffee by the pool in my backyard. (Perfection). My pool is surrounded by a wooden fence draped in ivy, which made for a lovely backdrop for these photos. I'm wearing a new tribal halter top I got from Forever 21 which I am in love with, and would be perfect for a festival! Now all I need is the tickets (:

Breakfast parfait with vanilla yogurt, fresh peaches, blueberries, crushed pecans, honey, & cinnamon

Freckles :)

Bringin' pigtail braids back

Lakeside

First things first, I am no model, although I did dream of becoming one in middle school when I would watch America's Next Top Model pretty much every Saturday. However I'm really not fit to be the model type. I'm short, have a big nose, and to me it seems that my body is very disproportional. And I love to smile. Way too much to be one of those serious models you see posing for Chanel handbags and perfumes. But of course if I was given the chance to become a model I would totally go for it. (;

These are some pictures my sister took of me today by the lake down the street from our house. You can't tell in these pictures, but the water was actually this disgusting green color. I would not advise swimming in it. But the pictures turned out good enough. I love to play to with filters so all of these pictures are filtered, which is why my hair looks a different color in every single one. However I will include a picture of myself, unfiltered, so you can see what my hair actually looks like.

In these pics I am wearing a white blouse, my new denim high-waisted shorts from forever 21, combat boots from Pacsun, and a kimono from Charlotte Russe. I am absolutely IN LOVE with kimonos right now. They are so fun and flowy and they instantly amp up any outfit. I'm hoping to get some more, in different patterns and colors, so I can wear them all the time. (: Enjoy the pics!

XO
Lauren

Natural hair color. No filter!