top: old (from mom’s closet), maxi: sprightly-so, ankle boots: ross (options), watch: no longer selling (options), coconut bracelet/heart necklace: dominican republic, gold bracelet: nordstrom (similar), earrings: walmart (similar). I hate to admit it, but it’s the truth, I’ve been cursed with a pear shaped body. And it really is a curse because when I wear jeans I don’t look like this, I look like this. Okay, maybe not literally but I sure do feel like it sometimes. Having a pear shaped body has got me thinking about different ways I can wear my clothes to… Read More
Archives for August 2013
phoenix art museum
This weekend Brand and I took part of first Friday. Last month we found out the phoenix art museum was open and free during first Friday so we matter-of-fact-ly planned our next first Friday a month in advance. We planned to eat at the new hipster pizza place we learned of earlier that day, but when we got to the restaurant we were shocked to found out that we would have to wait an hour and a half to eat. So, we scratched that idea and took a drive down central and thankfully we found… Read More
my week in pictures
baby blanket made by me, to purchase a baby blanket email me at alyssadawsonblog(at)gmail(dot)com There’s this thing I have with taking pictures of everything. I love it. And I know I take pictures of everything because my external hard drive is already full. Imagine that. I love taking pictures because I love remembering. I love being able to capture that moment and have it with me to recall the moments that I’ve experienced. It’s like serendipity all in one image. Also, is there even such thing as taking too many pictures? Okay, well maybe there… Read More
when you only have a moment, you take it
I have been sooooo busy these past few weeks and I feel like I haven’t really had a moment to just sit down and write. But, I have a moment, so lets talk. Today while driving home I snapped this picture, yeah I know *no, no, no. Isn’t it wonderful though?! Just look at those clouds and all the spaces where the light pours out. These kinds of clouds are my absolute favorite. Maybe it’s because it makes me think this is some what how it would look if the heavens opened up, light would… Read More