Garden

Rather impressed with H&M's spring Garden Collection. When thinking of spring clothing, my mind automatically thinks floral patterns, flowy silhouettes, and standing on a beach while wearing such items (and nautical inspired clothing... but that's another view). These make me want warm weather, with a slight breeze, and days that last longer. And what really gets me about this collection? Not only are the pieces budget friendly at under $60, but they're organic, sustainable, and/or recycled. Which shifts my thoughts to the project I'm supposed to be doing for my AP Environmental Science class...

There's about 70 days until spring, and looking back, around 70 days ago was my last hair cut and the day I went to my most recent concert. I'll survive, I'll survive, I'll try to survive...

Until later, xox Catherine

All images from H&M.

PS Went to the mall for the first time since probably November yesterday... bought a comfy oversize gray cardigan, a rose print body con dress, a silky black and white printed skirt, various magazines (I love browsing for hours in bookstores!), and some skincare items from the Body Shop. Growing further from my goal of purchasing a laptop, but sometimes retail therapy feels totally appropriate.

Just getting it out there:

I really want to try to batik or dye using some other resist technique. I want patterns in my life, but I'm ultra picky with them, so I suppose I could trust myself...

I may try to beg someone to take me to a Goodwill store sometime tomorrow. Everything's half off, and I'm sure I could find money somewhere (I have $2 in my wallet, I need a job!!).

Oh, and I went on a slight adventure today. Spontaneously went to a barbeque somewhere, then walked to a technically off-limits overgrown field. I must go back there and take photos. Truthfully, I would have enjoyed myself much more if I was comfortable - comfy shoes and not wishing I brought my camera (I'm still very afraid of taking it anywhere), but still, I got out so I am quite content.

Happy Memorial day to all! I think I should get some sleep, this is the second night I've stayed up pretty late... I absolutely cannot wait for summer. xox Catherine

But before I leave, Anne Vyalitsyna in the editorial "Here Comes the Sun" in the summer issue of H&M magazine:

Mine!

After debating for probably a half hour, I bought these at H&M for $32. They were having a 20% everything sale, and I couldn't find a specific pair of heels I've been wanting since December. I found these, thought they were awesome but pretty high, but I noticed the huge platform. So I can actually walk in these and I'm wearing them right now in hopes to break them in (I even need to break in flats). They're my first pair of "just because" heels. Cool. I've been looking all over for relatively inexpensive but cute vegan shoes... and here they are!

I wasn't planning on buying anything today other than a vegan sandwich and a hugeee slice of vegan cake, but I ended up purchasing an Operation Ivy CD and these shoes. I haven't bought a CD in years, but I love them and I really don't mind spending money to listen to their songs.

I'm afraid that today is probably the last day of somewhat nice weather. To be honest, I was freezing today because I refused to wear a coat and opted for a sweatshirt instead, but walking a ton warmed me up. But within five weeks it'll be spring. Yeah.