swing dress c/o // sunglasses // earrings // sandal pumps // satchel 

The other day I was walking around Grandview with my mom. We shopped, had lunch, and enjoyed the beautiful spring day. I recently received this dress from J.McLaughlin and couldn’t wait to wear it. To be honest I never wear anything this baggy. I usually like to wear something that is tailored or at least has some shape to it. The reason I decided on this dress was because I loved the pattern and I wanted a dress that I could wear on a hot summer day when I am not sticking to my clothes–this dress is perfect for such a day. I also wanted something different in my closet instead of my trusty shifts and A-line dresses. I am happy I did get this dress! It is so cute and so comfortable! While I was walking around Grandview I got so many compliments on it!

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For as long as I can remember I have always been one who enjoys pleasure reading. Whether it is a biography, fiction, or self help, from classic to teenage genres, reading has always been important in my life. Most of my favorite books are stories about love and friendships that endure heartbreak and then find happiness again. Books that will soon be turned into movies. Stories that will make me so engulfed, I start to believe I am part of the adventure. Then there are books that I find meaning in. Mostly found in self help books. I love a good self help book. There is always something we can learn about ourselves, something that will make us a better person, even if the book isn’t directly related to our lives. I have read a fair share of these types of books and three of them have completely changed my life, knocked me off my path, woke me up, slapped me over the head and said “Maggie you idiot!”. These books are the books I think about the most, when I am happy, and  when I am having a rough time in life. I try to remember their meaning and what I learned.

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shorts c/o // shirt c/o // scarf // shoes // sunglasses c/0  // bag c/0

The other day my mom and I went to Oakland Nurseries to pick out fresh flowers for her garden. I love nothing more than buying flowers, so I am more than happy to tag along with her! With rows and rows of flowers, this place was like heaven to me. She ended up buying yellow pansies, which looks so pretty in her garden!

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