Biltmore Birthday

Casey and I visit the Biltmore Estate frequently, when I need to get away from classes, work, and technology for a while. Every year we make the trip for my birthday, and this trip was just as special as any. There was an overcast, which is my favorite kind of weather (for pictures at least.) We had lunch at the Stable Cafe (swoon,) and indulged at the candy shop. The house is prepping for a Downton Abbey exhibit, and we won't even get into that excitement. I kept it simple and warm with a creme sweater and my new favorite vest, and since it called for rain, I opted for my Hunter boots. Getting some alone time away from school, and seeing my favorite spot in NC made for the best birthday possible.

Vest: Old Navy
Sweater: Anthropologie
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Hunter 
Earrings: Charming Charlie
Bag: Old Navy

Camp Carefree

I hate to describe my fellowship as a prison, but I've just been released on bail for a three week period and I am as they say "gettin the heck outta dodge!" No one believes me when I tell them that I love to camp. I love to camp in a tent, under the stars, or even in a camper. There is something freeing about being away from it all in nature, and it reminds me why I want to work for the Environmental Protection Agency. I'm always hunting amazing trees, views, and outdoor adventures and hopefully these will all be abundant on my trip this week. Here's looking forward to S'mores and Trout for Dinner, a weird but not unfamiliar combination. I've missed my family and I won't be missing my MacBook. Here's what I'm wearing on the trip to my wilderness paradise.

Top: Forever 21
Jacket: Eddie Bauer
Shorts: American Eagle
Best Shoes Ever: Keds
'C' Necklace: similar here

The Best Summer Night

It's kind of embarrassing that at nineteen years old, I just attended my first concert this week. It was everything I could have hoped it would be and more. My best friend, Elizabeth drove to see me and we met up with our other best friend Cambria at the NC Music Factory to see the Fray. Barcelona opened for them and they were just as good. We had lawn seats and brought a big blanket to spread out on. About one song into the Fray's set, it started to drizzle, and it rained for the rest of the concert. I feel like the rain made the concert so much better! We all ditched the ponchos and danced in the rain like a bunch of hippies. We fed off of the energy of the rain and had a blast. At the very end of the concert the lead singer let everyone create a mosh pit and Elizabeth and I pushed our way all the way to the front of the stage. We screamed for an encore and boy did they deliver. Nights like these remind me why it feels so good to be young. We got absolutely soaked but it didn't dampen our mood (see what I did there.) My outfit was wonderful before it got soaked, but I wanted to share the night with you even more than the clothes. 

On Me:

Top: Rory Beca for Forever 21

Shorts: Asos

Sandals: old, similar here

Cardigan/Kimono: borrowed, similar here

Necklaces: Forever 21, Stella & Dot

On Liz: 

Top: Forever 21

Kimono/Shawl: Free People

Shorts: DIY Goodwill find

Boots: similar here 

Until Next Time,

Lauren Elizabeth Millsaps

Raindrops on the Green

I love the rain. There's something purifying about it that leaves a feeling of new beginnings behind. The way the trees and the house change color afterwards is beautiful, and I wanted to share how I style around the drizzles. I still have to look appropriate for work, but what I wear over those outfits is up to me. This Eddie Bauer jacket is my new baby since it's lightweight and holds plenty of hidden pockets. My rain boots are a favorite piece in my closet, and I try to wear them with all four seasons. My hair is pretty unmanageable in the rain so I usually hide behind a hat, and once I get to work it isn't as wet and frizzy as it can be (think Hagrid mixed with Mufasa.)  I don't want to push summer away just yet, but I am itching to wear more fall layers, colors, and fabrics! As always I hope you have an amazing week and try to stay dry with these unpredictable summer storms. 

Jacket: Eddie Bauer

Dress (worn as skirt): ASOS

Sweater: Madewell

Rainboots: Hunter

Hat: Bass Pro Shop 

Necklaces: Stella Dot 

Until Next Time,

Lauren Elizabeth Millsaps