happy first day of summer!

happy first day of summer, everyone!

i am celebrating with a summer-inspired outfit: shorts,

a tank (sans jacket!), and floral print loafers --

this outfit screams 'summer,' and i could not be more

excited! in true pacific northwest fashion, we welcome 

the start of summer with 60 degree temperatures

 and rain (lots of rain). 

i am trying not to feel too discouraged, however, 

as my weather app tells me to expect sunshine

and warm(er) weather this weekend; thus, i will keep 

these adorable, high-waisted shorts within reach!

disclosure: today i'm partnering with endless knot, a local seattle

boutique. they graciously lent me the tank and shorts pictured here.

summer is seemingly all i can think about

as of late! sunshine, barbecues (with cheeseburgers and 

freshly squeezed lemonade!), weekend trips up to my

family's cabin, jogs around green lake, etc etc.

summer, and all it has to offer, makes me happy!

of course, it does not help that some of my 

favorite outfits and style choices coincide with summer,

too. dresses, rompers, sandals, and sunglasses are a few of

my favorite items, and i am eager to finally dig

them out of my (ahem) **very clean and well organized** 

garage. at least i am honest, right?

^^^ this pink door (located on capitol hill, seattle) is

making my instagram dreams come true! all my 

fellow fashion and lifestyle bloggers, you can surely relate --

finding adorable (and not too distracting) backgrounds to take

photos in front of can prove challenging. this pink

door is the perfect 'pop' for any outfit ^^^

photos by karya schanilec photography

ruffle tank: c/o endless knot, 

shorts: c/o endless knot (exact here), purse: steve madden,

loafers: zara (exact here), bracelets: alex & ani,

ring: old navy

this post sounds like a stream of 

consciousness, rambling on about my current favorites

(summer, warm weather, pink doors, etc), 

but these shorts are wonderful -- 

as a not-so-young 20 something, finding shorts that are

 flattering and somewhat modest is difficult. i often

leave the dressing room feeling discouraged 

and scold myself for eating one too many ice cream

cones. many of the shorts are just too short.

the struggle is real ;)

these high-waisted shorts, however, fit true to 

size (i am wearing a small, though i sometimes wear a 

medium in shorts and skirts, depending on the

fit and adjustability of the waistline). i love the

length, high-waist, and convenient pockets.

they can easily be paired with a cropped blouse, graphic t-shirt,

or tucked in blouse. green shorts, you may

be my new favorite!

are you ready for summer? what are some

of your favorite summer traditions and/or clothing items?

xoxo.