things i'd buy if i weren't trying to be a responsible adult

Since I turned 29 I've felt a stronger desire to take care of my health and finances.
I got myself a ban.do agenda (which I am OBSESSED WITH), and cute stickers, pens, and post it notes to make my organization look good.

Naturally, I will never stop wanting to buy every little cute thing I see, but until I win the lottery (or just get a "real" job/stop chasing dreams), it will have to suffice to just look at cute, pretty, shiny things online. So instead of surfing the web and pining over all the stuff I can't afford, I will show them to you and we can commiserate about wanting all the things.

Here are my latest wants and wishes...

things i'd buy if money were no object by alexandria-koehler featuring a tufted bench

- dear creatures poppy dress
- so many dream collective rings
- rose gold manicure
- tuesday bassen pins and patterns
- MAC steady going retro matte lipstick
- dr. marten siano pumps
- red orange storage ottoman
- halloween stickers and washi tape
- flight to the east coast in December to see 
all of the east coast Get Up Kids tour dates

video killed the radio star : DOUBLE FEATURE : the get up kids/the promise ring

After seeing The Get Up Kids this weekend, I am on a nostalgic emo kick. I remember being very influenced by the way 90s/00s emo bands dressed, and to be honest I still love this look. 

I made some style boards based on my two favorite music videos from the era.

The Get Up Kids - Action & Action

action & action by alexandria-koehler featuring a black belt

In high school I was all about chain wallets, studded belts, brown pants, dirty chucks, 

old band shirts and baseball tees.

The Promise Ring - Why Did We Ever Meet?

why did we ever meet by alexandria-koehler featuring slip resistant shoes

High school is when I started wearing glasses full time. It's also when I got heavily into anything
Dickies brand, mary janes, ringer tees, corduroys, and striped sweaters.

upset goes to middle of the map fest 2014

I got to Kansas City for Ink's Middle of the Map Fest early so that I could see The Get Up Kids, so I had 2 days of solitude in the midwest. I kind of loved it. Being in a band, you spend so much time as part of a group. There's something to be said for only doing what you want when you want.


At the end of trips I like to go back and recount my favorite moments while they're still fresh. My family and I have always done this after vacations. I think it helps to give your memories some structure, so you truly don't forget the great time you had.