Pink Magnolia Blushing and Coy, Savors the Sun While She Shines

Although it's Summer, I'm still trying to get caught up with Spring. I was so busy, but for me, Spring seemed to linger much longer this year than it usually does. Maybe that's because I was just counting the minutes until I was wrapped up in Summer, and already it's July. How did that happen?

Anyway, these photos are from the day that I took my second to last final. I finally started to feel free. 

One of the best places to explore/walk/take photos/relax happens to be right down the street from where I live. It's called Highland park and it's one of the most beautiful places. Somehow I discovered a huge part of the park that I had never been to on this day, and it's absolutely gorgeous. 

It's a path lined with all different types of magnolias and lilacs. We were really lucky to make it just before the magnolias were gone for the year.

Another great thing that I (re)discovered on this day was my 50mm lens. I feel embarrassed even admitting this, but it just sat in its case for about a year. I got a 35mm lens at the same time and fell in love with it. I had trouble getting the 50mm to focus and got frustrated, so I stuck with the 35mm.

Well, I'm so glad I decided to give it another try. I wish it didn't take me so long, and I still have to get used to it, but these photos really changed my mind about that lens.

I really loved this day, and am happy I finally get to share it.

Blouse: Vintage

Skirt: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Vintage (gift from Ben)

Clutch: Thread (gift from Ben)

Shoes: Old Navy

I Was Made For Sunny Days

These photos were taken in mid-April on an unexpected day off.

Ben and I took a walk through the park and enjoyed the flowering trees and wonderful weather.

We wandered along and I found a perfect tree to climb (which is not such an easy thing to do in a skirt).

We enjoyed lunch at a cafe that we don't go to often and made a trip to the record store next door afterwards.

It was a perfect Spring day.

Coat: Forever 21

Blouse: Vanilla & Lace

Skirt: Thrifted - Gap

Sunglasses: Target

Shoes: Payless

Under All The Rolling Clouds, Over All The Fields That Surround This Tiny Town

In Late April, Ben and I visited this pretty field that I've always wanted to pictures at. I feel like I have a lot of places like that, sitting in the back of my mind, waiting to be photographed. I drive backroads often and there are places that I've passed on my commute for years that I just haven't had time to get out and take photos of. It's nice to check one off the list.

Cardigan: H&M

Top: Forever 21

Mustard Cut-Offs: Delias pants, altered by me

Shoes: Delias

Bonus: Everything except the cardigan was on clearance!