Wear: March new arrivals

Urban Outfitters hooked me up with some new duds at SXSW. Many thanks, friends! Glad I got to catch up with Morgan, Ally, Dryw, and Jessie!

Kimchi Blue Silky Sabrina Shirtdress

So simple and useful. 

Truly Madly Deepy camo T
My Army dad had one identical when I was a kid, but he sadly turned it into a cleaning rag. Now I have one!

BDG ikat button down
Going to wear this through late spring. So soft and breathable. 

Leather Vans:
Big thanks to Pitchfork for hooking me up at the Show No Mercy metal showcase in Austin! Great day, and now I have some great shoes to member it by. Website linked above has 'em for half off.

Gap baseball tees:
Flattering fit, casual and effortless look. Won't shrink. 40% off everything online today and tomorrow.

Gap jeans:
Jeans are so hard to shop for blah blah blah my butt this my thighs that blah blah... I FINALLY FOUND SOME! Both the legging jean and always skinny in the darkest wash were just what I'd been waiting for, but be warned: they took 2-3 machine washes to shop staining my hands and nails blue.

Not pictured: Organix Moroccan oil sea salt wave spray: 
This stuff works wonders, especially for reviving flat winter hair and zapping static.

Places We Love: Model Citizen Salon

Hair cuts aren't typically a relaxing, fun, experience for me. About twice a year, after giving myself weird trims in between, I finally break down and go see a pro. I'm that nervous customer that wants their hair to look like it was cut, but also have nothing whatsoever change about it. Maybe I'm gun-shy from too many cuts where I asked for one thing, and ended up with what the stylist wanted.

My first visit to Model Citizen, the cheery salon walking distance from my house, was the most fun I've ever had getting my hair cut. Shayne's great conversation, a perfect cut, and decor that reminded me of my house a little bit (show posters, turquoise vinyl furniture, American flags, mantles, succulents...) made me feel right at home.

I've never had a facial before, so I'll be back eventually to let Stephanie work her magic on my mug.

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More photos after the jump! 

Lately: Pulaski Staycation

Our sweet landlord/neighbor/friend needed to make some repairs to our only bathroom, so he and his wife put us up on their beautiful short term rental.

It was such a treat to get away from our clutter and spend a week in this beautiful, bright, calm space. We came home inspired to clear out some of our messes, and make our house more like this one.

If you're ever looking for a place to stay in Athens for a week or more, please check out Lee and Rinne's beautiful house!

Lately: In like a lion, out like a lion.

This note and gifted music from sweet house guests Leverage Models was a game changer on a rough day.

It's been a wild month.

I've traveled to Savannah, Austin, and Atlanta twice.

I applied for a mortgage. 

I trusted my gut and practiced saying "no" by turning down a roll in an upcoming TV show that would likely air on VH1.

I spent three days in Savannah for Savannah Stopover enjoying time with my coworker, making a solid and inspiring group of new friends, and seeing a bunch of great acts.

After a day or two to pack, put out email fires, and panic, I left Athens at 4AM the following Monday for SXSW, the biggest and most exhausting work trip of the year, made bearable by all of the hugs from work friends and clients I don't get to see often.

A few days after SXSW, I headed to Atlanta and watched one of my oldest best friends marry another dear friend, and successfully completed by second stint as a bridesmaid without tripping over or ripping my dress. While I was a little anxious going into the weekend, reconnecting with so many high school and college friends I hadn't seen in years made for a wonderful time.

I decided to put out a vinyl release for one of my favorite current bands, so I guess that means I have a small label of sorts now. The learning curve has been exciting, albeit a tad nerve-wracking.

I'm grateful for every moment and opportunity March brought, but it also feels like The Incredible Hulk has had each of my lungs in a death grip. I dream about bad emails and vinyl order forms at night, and by day I keep catching myself not breathing and have to remind myself to inhale some air. I feel like I haven't seen my own roommate in a month and we had a tearful reunion when we finally crossed paths today. March has been wonderful and weird.

Now I'm finally home. Easter gave me a reason to stop going-going-going and visit my parents. Now I get to sit in pajamas on my childhood bed, and pick up with the blog again.

I have so many fun posts and giveaways planned for this month, and I can't wait to get back into my stride in April.

Thanks for bearing with me.

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Sweet house guests of March:

Leverage Models // New York

The  Suzan // Japan & New York