Industry Event

I mentioned before about my black-tie optional event and trying to find an outfit.  Well, that event was last night.  

You may also recall that I have "attend a black tie event" on my 101 list.  I'm actually not going to count this one.  I would like that black tie event to be something for fun (not that this event wasn't fun).  Anyways...

I went to the event as a guest of Vancouver and I had a blast.  I managed to grab a few quick shots of the finished outfit before my dad rushed me out the door.

 *Dress - Nordstrom, shoes - some tiny little mall shop - no name brand

*grabbed a closer shot of the makeup in my dad's car (better lighting)!

Sorry for the short post, I'm heading to Dallas for the night in a few minutes.

Maxi

This is my first attempt with a maxi dress.  Thankfully, the yellow at the Gap seemed the be longer than any of the other colors.

*dress - Gap, Cardigan - Jcrew, belt - Target, shoes - Victoria's Secret (old)

Hot, Hot, Hot

For the last two days, it's been over 70 degrees at 5:30am while I'm out walking Samson.  It feels almost as humid in the apartment when we get back.  There is zero percent chance that I will be drying my hair while it is this hot out.

So....  wet hair in a top knot it is.  My mom is calling this my "summer do" because every day when I get home, I throw it up into a knot.  To be honest, it's lazy and I don't want to think about hair on my neck when it's so humid out.

Three cheers for the top knot being at least sort of in style.

*outfit by Jcrew - shirt and skirt from the Factory store, sandals are old

More popcorn tricks

I've heard from several people that read this blog that they have tried my popcorn trick I talked about earlier and love it.  It is seriously amazing for anyone that loves to have popcorn (which is most of the women in my family).

A couple weekends ago, my mom and I ventured out to the Evanston Farmer's Market.  While we were there, my mom found this "Microwave popcorn" at one of the farm vendors.  So what is this?  It's essentially one of those dried up ears of corn (with the kernels) that you frequently see in fall decor.  What they said you do is pop it directly into a brown paper bag and throw it (the entire kernel) in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.  Then TADA!  Popcorn.

Here's a few photos I snapped when making it yesterday.

Placing the whole ear of corn in the brown paper bag....

After 2-3 minutes.... kernel is almost completely clean (and super hot)...

I add some salt and butter and it is good to go.  Honestly, my mom and I are somewhat obsessed with it.  It has a heavier texture than traditional microwave popcorn and has more of a "corn" taste... I know that sounds ironic, but that's the best way to describe it.

If you have a farmer's market near you, I recommend stopping by and seeing if anyone carries it.  My mom and I are stocking up (6 ears for $5) each weekend....  

How is it June 18th already?

I cannot even comprehend how it is June 18th already?  Seriously, we are officially less than a month away from my birthday (which I've always unofficially considered the middle of summer).  I feel like I still just moved here.

This weekend was pretty low key (sorry Dad).  My mom and I did manage to head out to the suburbs to visit my grandparents.  They recently moved out of the home I remember them living is my entire childhood and into an apartment in the town over.  Their apartment is nice but it was is hard to imagine them living somewhere else.

It was HOT yesterday (and supposed to be even hotter today and tomorrow), so I tried to dress for the weather.

I bought this dress from JCrew during a clearance sale over a year ago (maybe two) and this was the first time I wore it.  Plus my new fedora from Target.

*dress - Jcrew (old), shoes - Gap, hat - Target

Happy Friday!

I've noticed that some people post their "week by pictures".  I think I want to try this.  Stay tuned... maybe I'll remember to talk enough pictures next week.  In the meantime, some randoms for your Friday!

Fried Pickle Chips from Weiner and Still Champion - Awesome!

My favorite summer color combo right now - yellow and royal blue. (new tank top from Gap - super comfy)

Vacation

The last couple of days, my mom and I have been talking about using a week of their interval and taking a vacation for my birthday...

Now I've been restless dreaming about vacation.  (I know, we were just in Hawaii in October, but that feels like years ago)

doesn't that look wonderful?  That's not really what we would be doing...

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I'm just thankful it's Thursday.