It's the high 80's

It's the high 80's

Man this past Tuesday's weather was beautiful!! It was in the high 80's and felt like there was no weather. No blustery wind, no hot sun, no rain. Perfect, just like a warm puppy. I was so excited for tuesday because my Michigan friend via Alaska was visiting for work stuffs. I met Maggie in Alaska and we were both from Michigan spending our summers there. It was instant friendship, her and I are so different but so much alike. She really helped me a lot during some really rough times I had up there and I know, even though we hadn't seen each other for a year, that she will be there for me if I ever needed it and I for her. Those types of friendships are hard to come by and I thankfully have some great friends that are spread all around the country and I can still feel their hugs when I am down. So I'm going to tribute them right now, sorry but I love my friends, and I want them on my blog :D

Maggie!! This was when we left the bar at 2:30a after a great night of girl talking... and a creepy spanish guy. See how light it still is? Yep Alaska. I can't wait to visit the west side of Michigan and squeeze your cheeks, since I forgot on tuesday!

My other Alaska girl, Ashley. She is the most amazing photographer and I love her dearly. I had the most amazing memorial weekend visiting her in Louisville, and now that she's in florida, I can't wait to go see her. She also was a rock during my stay in Alaska... Now you are my FL rock.

Now for my Junior High gang... It's funny how a few people at a certain time in your life will stick with you forever.

Marlee, even though she was only in my town for two year I can't believe how much she is in my life and thoughts. I want to live with her so we can have girlie conversations while hanging out in my room. Now I have to move to California so we can giggle everyday, hehe!

Kate! Oh we had a crazy friendship haha, we made it through the green hair and all, and she is the most together girl I know, I don't know how I'd go through life without her wisdom :) And man if I live in NYC, Virginia is pretty close!

Oh Erik, we were neighbors, and we liked Sailor Moon.... 'nuff said. haha Oh my Dayton friend.

And my twin, younger brother Mark. Not really but that's what we told people. Mark and I were glued at the hip, we met at art camp, how cute! He and I would hang out at my grandma's with our "raver" looks. Yep we had parachute pants and bracelets up our arms. I was Spanker Ren and he was Scawffy Coffee, and we would draw up an anime storm. Gah! Mark, we had some awesome sleepovers (is that weird that my parents allowed that? I don't think so)

And so there are my far away friends that I can always count on, aren't they all so cute?

Now on to what I wore on tuesday, to work then out and about with Maggie on a glorious day.

Outfit Deets:

} Scarf - Thrifted (It says Mackinac Island Service Camp, got it with my local bestie Jen for .40!)
} Tank - Kohls
} Skirt - Stepmom found it in a closet at home
} Tights - Kohls I think
} Shoes - Anthro (I really wear these ALL the time)
} Earrings - from a vendor at Emerge & See 2010

Huggles,

Lauren

Hanging with my dad in Romeo

Hanging with my dad in Romeo

My dad, stepmom and nephew came to visit this weekend and we went up to my art show in Romeo so they could check it out. Romeo is such a cute little town with apple orchards surrounding it. I wish it wasn't an hour away or I'd hang out there a bit more.

We ate at this really cute deli/ice cream parlor with 50's toys all on it's walls and a logo with a George Jetson character on it. So here's what I wore, just a simple outfit... We then walked around the little town eating ice cream and shopping in antique stores, I got a few plates for my vignette for work. I really need to go back there, so many antiques and vintage clothes, and at such reasonable prices!!

On the car ride home I got bored and took a couple pictures of myself, I know I know it's lame but you probably do it too! haha! I actually found the last picture of Kevin on my camera, see! even boys take pictures of themselves! I think he looks very handsome :)








Too bad Kevin said "Detroit 187" was terrible last night, was really hoping it would do well since they film it here.... Did any of you guys see the premier last night? 

} Shirt - Thrifted (I think)
} Scarf - Not sure
} Sweater - Gift from my mom
} Belt - UO (one left on sale in L, so I sewed it and made it fit me!)
} Jeans - AE (I used to work there)
} Boaters Hat - Vintage from Lost & Found
} Shoes - Converse from Brasil

Huggles,

Lauren

Oktoberfest Vignette

Oktoberfest Vignette

Last nigh Kev, me and the dog were at the gallery until 10p setting up my vignette for the Michigan Design Center's Celebrations event on Thursday. My "celebration" is Oktoberfest! Which I had a lot of fun setting up. Here's a quick photo we grabbed before we left. I'll have a ton more photos in the next couple days, I loved doing the set up! I'm really proud of myself, I really like what I set up. Yay!

DIY Fest 2010

DIY Fest 2010

On Friday Kev and I rode our bikes down to Ferndale for the DIY Fest. It is a totally amazing festival with really good art and music, and drinks. I of course had the Mead wine... It's been a year now since I first tasted it's amazingness. I love it. We saw Maria playing in Outrageous Cherry and saw Sarms at his screen printing booth for his company Modati. As you can see Tripp came with us in our backpack and loved jamming to the tunes and dancing on stage. He's such such a party animal. haha!



Tripp loved Maria's drumming and Alex loves Tripp :)

Now for me and my fashionable friends



Kevin and Mike looking good :D

Johanna is always amazing looking, I'm always jealous of her outfits. She's too cute.

Maria after playing a sweet set.

Me with crazy eyes.

} WWII Navy Hat - Kevin's

} Dress - Cooperative via UO

} Cardigan - Incognito

} Tight - ?

} Converse - Gift from Brazil

I wanted to go on Saturday but my dad, step mom and nephew were in town, so I spent some important family time with them.

EDIT: Another picture of my new to me, awesome Navy Hat... I'm so happy Kevin is slightly obsessed with World War II or I wouldn't have such sweet stuff at my house.

Labor Day Cookout

Labor Day Cookout

I know I know, I'm very late on this post, but I've been uber busy lately, but I have a slew up posts queued up. haha! Well on Labor Day a bunch of friends came by and we had a good ole bbq. My friend Matt cooked up two chickens and some amazing beans, while my buddy Kristina made some amazing Sangria... Oh we also had some potato salad and beer... It was so good, I miss seeing my friends on a regular basis. Why does summer have to be over? And why is it so cold here in Detroit when it's warm everywhere else? Seriously it's been between the 60's and 70's. Usually it's still warm in September. Summer just all of a sudden left. :(






And a little cuteness for the end of the post, Tripp make nests out of sheets to sleep in... He's adorable.