A Different Kind of Fashion Post

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I just want to give you a little glimpse into my day.

Lululemon Groove Pant, American Apparel black deep-v t shirt, Texas A&M hoodie, and slippers. I will be sipping coffee and editing away.
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A Well Traveled Woman

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I recently stumbled up a beautiful blog. Her tag line is "Who I am is inspired by where I've been." Oh do I strive to be labeled as such, "A Well Traveled Woman." We traveled a lot when I was younger, a lot being more than most kids I knew... but I haven't been abroad since 2009. You've seen a few pictures of me with my Dad in Tunisia, but these are just a few of me with my mom in Istanbul from 2005. This was our very first digital camera :-)

I hope you have an AMAZING weekend :-)

Next week we have all sorts of fun and beautiful pictures to show...including Darcy and Paul's full post!

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Monroe Harbor Portraits| Darcy & Paul Sneak Peek

I couldn't narrow down to just one for this sneak peek... meet Darcy & Paul:

Aren't they hot?! Full post next week.

And tomorrow is a surprise!

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Apple Orchard Wedding Portraits | Alex & Remy

You probably remember Alex & Remy from their wedding :-)

She's planning to sell her dress but couldn't bear to part with it until she had "just a few" more pictures in it... And we all know time on the wedding day can be pretty rushed! She had the brilliant idea to do a "day after" session, at an apple orchard outside the city. I loved the idea instantly, and am also completely enamored with how it turned out...

Yep! Totally love you guys. A million happy wishes :-)

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Motherly Love

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My mom came to visit!!!!! I was trying to come up with a cute intro, but really it boils down to this: my mom came to visit!!!!! She's on a flight to Vietnam as we speak, but she set up an overnight layover in Chicago :-D

I've never been the type to get homesick. But, I also used to go home every two-three months. Life has been hectic, to say the least, as you well know, so we don't make it back to Indiana quite as frequently. I talk to my mom while walking to the train in the morning when she's in US, and when she has wifi and is abroad.

She flew in Sunday afternoon, we went to dinner at Feast and had a cocktail at the Violet Hour (her suggestion). I love her.

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Birthday Month Beginnings

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October is the best month of the year. I'm just going to put that out there. This month not only contains MY birthday, but also my sister's, and at least 10 other good friends'.

This weekend my friend Jess came in town to celebrate her 25th along with our friend Ravi (whose awesome housewarming party has a post coming... I promise). Jess and I went to IU together, but have been friends since Freshman orientation for high school back in Evansville. She's a doll, and absolutely cracks me up.

These are just a few snapshots of the evening, I wish you both the happiest of years :-)

I'm pretty sure their dog is the cutest ever.

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Go have a drink...by yourself

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My original plan was to post a drink recipe today, if you're in need of one go ahead and email me ;-) but this week was insanely busy and last night I had a session, followed by a late night webinar learning to use some new software....so no time to make a drink and take lots of pretty pictures.

Instead, I have relationship/marriage/general life advice for you today.

Actually first lets start with a question. When was the last time you did something fun by yourself? And for yourself?

If it's been a long time, or you can't actually remember when the last time was... please make this a priority.

Tonight I had an hour. One free hour between shooting some awesome clients on the lake and learning about integrating Pixifi into my new Showit site. I got of the train and though OH YEA... and then I went to Violet Hour. I'm sure you're all shocked (not). But the importance of this kind of struck me. It is important to take a minute for yourself, to do something that you enjoy, by yourself. I give you permission :-)


Have an amazing weekend. I can't wait to hear from you!

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