coast (verb): to move forward with the flow

There's nothing like a little time away.  It could be an hour, a day, a week - taking time alone (or with a close friend) is sometimes all you need. This trip to Virginia has been the most relaxing time I have had in too long.  I usually have issues with change but this week I have learned to just let it be. Things happen- some hotels won't check you in unless your 21, sometimes uber drivers don't show up and your stranded in the middle of nowhere alone while your phone dies, and there days that the rain comes pouring down it feels like a monsoon is coming but that's life. 

Coasting along dose not have to be negative, it can reduce stress and that's something everyone needs!  The way I look at it, you can either go with the current, or against it.

- Kay 

getaway (noun): an escape or quick departure

Sometimes everything caves in at once and you need to leave... 

pack a bag and book a flight to somewhere you have never been.

On that note, Monday I will be getting on a plane to Virginia to make a brief getaway from life.  Unfortunately I will eventually have to come back but I need a break.  After a long time of feeling sorry for myself I have realized that it is okay not to be okay.  Everyone has struggles, stress, and sorrow weather it shows or not.  We all have things that are difficult to talk about or situations that make us feel vulnerable but thats life and it goes on, stay positive and let go of things that can not be controlled.   

What to do when you feel like there is nothing you can do: 

Cry a good cry lets it all out... it might take a couple of hours or an entire day but holding it in only makes it worse (just make sure you have some tissues, or a towel).  When your done crying think of something you can do (like hop on a plane), say (example: sorry), or eat (cookie butter) that might make the situation better.  If there is nothing you can do move on, it might take a week, or a month, or much longer but take time to work on things that are important.   "This too shall pass"- is something I say to myself daily because the truth is that it will pass, time heals.  

-Kay 

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An Apple a Day…

or some pumpkins!

I have to admit I went to the apple orchard a while ago…

and I should have uploaded these then,

but, better late than never.

So yes, Max and I (my boyfriend that is) visited the apple orchard.  I was much more impressed with the photos than I was with the apples… perfect fall scene!  I did enjoy a scrumptious apple turnover and managed to bring a few apples home, but the majority of the time there was spent embracing the fall weather (plus there were not many apples left).  Overall it was a great time, it is always nice to get to spend a full day with Max especially if it does not include running errands, food shopping, or cleaning!

While at the orchard I realized 3 things.

1) I could never pick apples for a living (I basically got stuck in a tree)

2) I wish I could bake so I could have an apple turnover for breakfast everyday.

3) I would like to own/grow a pumpkin patch (they are just so festive)

outfit:
jeans: gap (old)
sweater: H&M
vest: Old Navy
scarf: Nordstrom 
flats: Forever 21(old)

transition: summer dress

For those summer dresses your just not get ready to part with, 

put a sweater on it! 

This dress was one of my summer favorites and so easy to pair with multiple sweaters because of the simplicity of the colors (this or this).  I picked up the bright pink sweater from H&M ages ago (similar) and i'm glad to still be rocking it!  This outfit was comfortable for sight seeing and added some brightness to an already sunny day.  In my eyes the outfit was not complete without a big necklace. So I added one to pull it all together. The one i'm wearing is from Francesca's but I also like this!

Mystic Magic

This past weekend off called for a bit of exploration.  After a relaxing day in Providence we decided to take a day trip to Mystic, Connecticut.  While on the way we brainstormed things to do: visit the aquarium, play mini golf, or sightsee.  It was a beautiful day and just happened to be Mystics' "Taste of Mystic", a food festival.  Being a lover of food I was too excited to taste Mystic!

 We snacked on lobster mac and cheese (pictured above), jerk chicken, and Del's Lemonade.  Relaxing by the water was nice.  Mystic was the perfect example of a quaint town, nothing like our usual city lifestyle, it was nice to take in the fresh air and enjoy the weekend off.

I was also excited to explore new places for photos. 

Stay tuned for an outfit post from my trip to Mystic!

    

sassy sneakers

While traveling to Providence a comfy outfit was needed.  I'm not much of a sweatpants or sweatshirt girl, but a nice pair of jeggings are the perfect alternative.  Not to mention, some sassy sneakers... that I am IN LOVE with! (in my August fav's)  They are the perfect shoe for a stylish laid back day.  I am also loving this Piko brand shirt from No Rest for Bridget (online store opening soon) but you can find them here for now!  They are the ultimate shirt: soft, forgiving, and long enough to wear with leggings. Stay tuned for another Fall transition coming soon
Thanks always,