confetti cake

Even though there's been this disgusting heatwave hovering over Wisconsin for what feels like weeks (it's only been days) I have refused to let it dictate my daily outfits! Even if it means giving myself heat stroke, I AM going to layer! And even if socks over super sheer tights and a lace bed jacket over my dress is as layer heavy as I'm going to (and can) get, at least I still feel like I'm putting some sort of effort into it.

I wore one of the newest additions to my wardrobe today. These super gorgeous/amazing/everything-I've-ever-wanted-in-a-shoe shoes. They're rocking horse shoes, of course! I finally managed to snag a pair that fit and everything and I couldn't be happier! ≧◡≦ They're so much fun to wear...as long as you stay away from gravel and uneven sidewalks. Earlier today when I took them out for a test run I *nearly* twisted my ankle and faceplanted when I hit an uneven patch of sidewalk. -__- Luckily I caught my balance just in time to not kill myself!

In case you're wondering, I ordered them from Bodyline and they're the same style as these, but I wore mine sans the spiked ankle straps today. Instead, I ended up wearing them with these suuuuuuper adorable Little Twin Stars socks that I just got in:

JUST.LOOK.AT.THEM. They totally deserve their own picture, right? I knew these were gonna be super cute when I bought them, but the pictures in the listing didn't quite do them justice! The tiny glitter accents within the sock design were definitely a pleasant surprise! ❤‿❤

Is mixing Sanrio with Disney a faux pas? Uh, yeah it probably is...whatevs.

I also wore this darling princess brooch that Amanda made and sent to me ages ago. I've been waiting for just the right outfit to wear it with and today I found it! ✿◠‿◠

And because my 19th birthday is in a week (!) I just thought I'd share this early gift that I got from my friend Kailey! I had been expecting a surprise from her in the mail, and I knew it was going to be beyond amazing, but I wasn't quite prepared for just how amazing it was actually going to be. She made me a BIRTHDAY ZINE. Yes, you read that right. It's official: Kailey is actually an ANGEL.

This is the cover of the zine, illustrated by Kailey herself! Inside were birthday wishes from all of my best ~internet~ friends! I actually think I died and went to pastel heaven when I opened it. Here's just *one* of the adorable pages:

I DIE. I DIEEEEE. 

You better believe I squealed over this all day after I got it. It's one of the nicest things gifts I've ever received! Thank you so much to everyone who sent their super sweet birthday wishes! (This means you Stella, Isabel, Tavi, Rosie, Maanii, Victoria, Caroline, Eline, and Holly) All of my love and internet hugs go to you girls! ＼(^ω^＼) And also to Kailey for compiling this birthday zine and being such an amazing friend. LUV U LOTS GRRRL <3