South Street

Slip: Free People, sweater: Urban Outfitters, boots: trifted

Over the weekend I attempted to dye my hair grey. I've been so about this trend for a while now and figured it was subtle enough that I could get away with it at work. My hair is extremely stubborn when it comes to bleach and dye. While I ended up with a pale grey on my roots and ends, it's not exactly the look I was going for. Unfortunately, I need to give my hair some time to recover before I attempt to re-dye, so this is what I'll be rockin' for the next several weeks. 

These photos were taken just off South Street in Philadelphia. Though it's known for being a pretty touristy area, I love the vibe of it. Head shops, tattoo parlors, bars that get packed at all times of day, vintage shops, it's a great mix of people that flock there. It makes me feel right at home in this free people slip! I got brunch with my gal pals that lasted for hours and hours. Lounging on a couch, drinking bloody marys, we sometimes forgot that we weren't in our home. But we didn't care, side-eye us all you want, we're gonna keep doin' our thang.

Montreal Photo Diary Pt 1

Sorry for the absence, I find myself going through long periods of being unmotivated this winter. I think, like most people, I've been having a hard time adjusting to this constantly changing weather. Anyway, here are some photos from a trip I took to Montreal, Canada! Talk about a whirlwind trip. Driving up after work, getting there in the wee hours of the morning, and sleeping for less than five hours before hitting the town. My roommate Chloe and I decided to give ourselves a lil ladycation in lieu of Christmas gifts this year. 

I hadn't been to Montreal since I was 17 and I forgot all the beauty and wonder it has to offer. The friendliest people. Snow lines streets. Stumbling across an art installation of see-saws that light up and play music when you sit on them. And the poutine, oh the poutine. It's safe to say that pountine (for those of you who have no experienced the beauty and wonder — french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy) was the driving force of many of our explorations. That and the beer. Montreal is home to tons of local breweries with the nicest bartenders servin them up!

We stayed in the cutest airbnb, small but the perfect size for us. The winding spiral staircase that led to an alley behind the house was so whimsical and cute. Chloe and I long ago realized that we are the perfect travel companions since we met studying abroad. Our go-to plan is to have a mental list of a few things we really want to do, but other than that it's all up in the air! We'll chat up bartenders and locals and ask them where we should go. It's often the best way to find those hole in the wall bars, the best food and lots of local color. I think if you're only in town for a weekend, it's the best way to experience a place. Stay tuned for part two!

Retro

Jeans: Urban Outfitters, Shirt: thrifted, Sunnies: UO, Boots: Dirty Laundry, Jacket: thrifted

I recently picked up these high-waisted bell bottoms. I'm definitely a hippie at heart and I think they bring that out big-time. Everything looks hella-70s when worn with these babies. I paired with one of my favorite shirts, a Thailand tee I got a couple years ago in Binghamton, NY. These pictures were taken on Sunday right before my roommate, boyfriend and I went to the thrift store and then a BYOB mini golf place...yes, apparently that's a thing. I scored this animal-print jacket you can see in the photo of me strutting my stuff (I obviously threw it on immediately after buying it)!

In other news, I'm headed to Canada on Friday for a long weekend. My roommate and I decided to take a little ladycation together instead of exchanging Christmas gifts this year. I haven't been to Montreal since I was 17, so if anyone has any recommendations — let me know!

Resolutions

Last Sunday my boyfriend, roommate and I hopped a fence to explore some abandoned train tracks in Philadelphia, just down the street from where I live. I pass under them at least twice a day, but have never gone up there. We were immediately met by the cutest little kittens! The light was absolutely spectacular and it was beautiful seeing my daily views from a new perspective.

Usually I like the idea of resolutions and a new start to the year. Not so much "new year, new me", but being able to reset the clock on things. Letting go of regrets, guilt — all of that was last year. In the past I've tried to make resolutions that seem realistic — instead of "do yoga 5 times a week," choosing the resolution "become more flexible." 

This year I have so much on my plate and so much up in the air, I didn't see how I could make any realistic resolutions. For a while I thought I would just skip it this year, but this trip to the tracks changed my mind about that. Instead, I've decided to make my resolution to keep a wanderlust mindset. So here's to hopping fences, driving for hours and hours, exploring new places, going on adventures often and finally, keeping my mind and heart open to anything that may happen. Did you guys make any resolutions?

Atlanta Photo Diary