The Perfect Combination

Lately I've been struggling at finding things that I really love, or feel like are "my style" without question...but when I saw this romper at Marshalls it just jumped right off the rack at me. Don't you love when that happens? It makes the decision easy; I love this, it's coming home with me right now! No muss, no fuss. Besides, it's like the trifecta of perfection: comfortable, flattering, and cheap! And it's floral. Can't beat it, right?

Bonus, I really love the outfit with this background too! Phoenix isn't exactly as pretty and picturesque as Palm Beach (where we used to live), so sometimes we really have to get creative in where we shoot. However, when we drove past this spot, it jumped right out at me-just like the romper! A match made in heaven. I think it might become a regular shooting spot; what do you think?

Do any of you have a favorite place to take your blog pics at? 

xo, grace

romper/Marshalls (similar), blazer/Nordstrom (similar), sandals/Sam Edelman, necklace/F21 (similar)

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Cool in Blue

So these are some old photos (hello, brown hair), but I've been so busy this past week since we moved that I haven't even found time to post, let alone take some new pictures. In fact, we still don't even have internet at the apartment, so I'm currently typing this at 10:58 11:35pm at one of my favorite (and few) late night coffee joints in Phoenix. I need a breather. And a cup of tea.

I'll keep it short because I'm so exhausted (and overwhelmed at the thought of unpacking more boxes), but I just wanted to make a quick post to say hi and that I'm still alive. I'm excited to hopefully share a bit about our apartment in the near future, and in the meantime ask for any decorating suggestions you may have! I am, of course, going through an inevitable style change (which seems to happen every few months), and trying to get through it without replacing absolutely everything in my apartment and wardrobe.

So tell me-what do YOU all do when you go through a style change? Replace everything? A few select pieces? Wait it out? Help a girl out!

xo, grace

shirt/thrifted (similar), shorts/ Free People, shoes/ Dolce Vita (similar), bag/Anthro (found here)

Misery loves Company

If I look miserable in these photos, it's only because I WAS. My stomach was forcing itself into another realm, Daniel was grating my nerves, and it was about 400 billion (LITERALLY, IT'S PHOENIX), degrees outside. But hey, I wasn't about to waste a good outfit, now was I? #sorrynotsorry

xo, grace

PSA: I suffer from chronic #restingbitchface, so even if I was happy in these photos you'd probably never know it. Don't judge us, we can't help it. Happy Friday y'all.

shirt/American Apparel, shorts/UO (similar), shoes/F21 (similar)

24 Things to Do (at 24)

Remember that relatively vague and stupid article someone wrote a while ago about 23 things to do instead of getting engaged at 23? I would normally just link to it, but I don't want to give it any more undeserving attention than it already got (mostly because it was generally really stupid and full of obviously embittered "woe is me, I'm single" angst-y 'advice', but also because I was engaged at 21 and married by 22, so...there's always that. But hey, I guess I didn't get engaged at 23 did I now? #winning).

Anyway, I'm sure you remember it, because it went viral and sprung all of these quasi-relevant but equally stupid rebuttal articles like "23 things to do when you're married at 23," or "why my 23 married things are better than your pathetic single life 23 things" (okay, I might be slightly exaggerating on that one).

That being said, as you all (or at least those who read the post about it) know, I just turned 24 a little over a week ago, and therefore decided to construct a little list of my own. However, mine is completely independent of relationship status, and merely consists of 24 things (I would like) to do at the ripe old age of 24. This isn't necessarily a list of advice that I am giving to all 24 year olds to do at 24, but what I WOULD advise is to make your own list for yourself! Regardless of age, it's always good to map out some things, serious or not, that you would like to accomplish during your current year. Try it! That being said, here goes my own...feel free to heed my advice at your own risk.

24 Things to Do at 24

1. Watch Dirty Dancing for the first time  DONE, just the other day in fact. See my reaction to Patrick Swayze's glistening back muscles HERE. #zomg
2. Write down career goals.
3. Take a graphic design class.
4. Fill your apartment with more art. (Etsy, hello.)
5. Express gratitude more often.
6. Get more sleep.
7. Roadtrip to San Fran, Portland and Seattle.
8. Try something new.
9. Get a 4th tattoo.
10. Make a five year plan (it's okay if you don't stick to it).
11. Learn all of the words to "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea...and then rap your ASS off every time it comes on in the car.
12. Stop comparing yourself to other people.
13. Try going Paleo for a week. Who knows, you might like it!  (Already did that, and I hated it. So I'm adding something new in it's place). Write a song, and play it in public.
14. Visit at least ONE out of state friend this year.
15. Apologize more.
16. Stop doing things that need apologizing for.
17. Get a custom blog design (and domain!).
18. Surprise a friend with a gift, just because.
19. Pick an exercise regimen, and stick to it for at least a month.
20. Fully master a yoga headstand (or handstand, if we're going for the gold here!).
21. Go camping for the first time.
22. Try a new hair color. If you hate it, change it back. (I kind of did this with the blonde...but I think I should go more drastic).
23. Go a whole month without buying anything you don't absolutely need.
24. Stop caring what other people think. And love them anyway.

Well guys, there you have it. My list of 24 things to do at 24. Hold me to it! How about all of you...it's your turn to make a list. Are you up to the challenge?

xo,

grace

4th of Julyin

dress/similar, shoes/similar, hat/similar

Hey all! Happy 4th of July...or in other words, Happy Birthday Amurrica! 

So first things first. Yes, my site is different (and undergoing a bit of maintenance, as you can probably see). I decided to treat myself to a little mini blog makeover & revamp as an early birthday gift to myself! I have to say, it was long overdue; but I love it! It's a good change for now.

Second thing; yes, my hair is also different. All the changes! I am officially blonde(ish) now (so if I make a post where I have dark hair, I'm just using older pictures...cut me some slack!). I was craving a change and thought...what the hell. Why not? I've never really been a "natural" looking blonde before, and blondes are supposed to have more fun right?! I certainly hope so. I could sure use some more fun. We all could! That's where this dumb post comes in!

I thought it might be fun to take some silly patriotic pics with props and everything. And guess what...it was! This is probably one of the fastest shoots that Daniel and I have ever done, and it was definitely one of the most fun. That blonde must be kicking in already...amazing! I especially love my "faux-naked" pics behind the flag. You should've seen people's faces while we were taking them! Entertaining to say the least. ;)

Anyone have any big plans for their fourth? BBQ? Fireworks? Watching "Independence Day" on Independence Day (haha)? I'd love to hear!

xo, 

grace

Cotton Candy Colored

Outfit details: Sweater/Francesca's (similar), Boyfriend Jeans/DailyLook, Shoes/Ivanka Trump, Bag/KS (similar)

So it seems that recently, however intentionally or unintentionally, I fell off the blogging map a bit. At first it started out with a last minute acting stint in my husband's short film for a competition that left me a bit too busy and unable to post, but after that I just started to fall behind and lose motivation for no particular reason. You know how it goes. I won't go into specific details, but these last few weeks have been a bit (OKAY, way more than a bit) trying; a lot of change is happening all around me, and like it or not, I'm just trying to acclimate and figure stuff out as best I can.

That being said, enjoy my cotton candy colored outfit (and sky!). Oh, and these were obviously taken a little while ago-anyone who knows anything about Phoenix knows that it is currently about 4 degrees shy of hell, and I wouldn't be caught dead in a sweater and jeans at this point. I'm about ready to join a nudist colony for the Summer months to catch some relief from this heat (though I suppose that could put a damper on the outfit posts).

OH, and speaking of Summer, it is now June. Is anyone else panicking about that?! WHERE is this year going? Tell me, please, because I for one am certain that Y2K just happened like a day ago. Right?

xo,

grace