In the past I've thought all I needed was a tripod and a remote and then I could take photos whenever and wherever I want and wouldn't need anyone's help. Yeah. Sounds like a fool proof thing, doesn't it? The part I never considered is how awkward it is to stand in a public place with a tripod taking photos of myself. In downtown, no less. Right near a tapioca place that everyone and anyone frequents several times a week. Granted, I was in an alleyway, so you'd think that not many people would walk by. But they did. So I just stood behind my camera and pretend I'm taking photos of a brick wall. Until some guy came up and was like, "Girl are you taking photos of that wall? Shoot that's silly."

"Um, yeah. Yes I am."

And then I decided it was time to leave.

Regardless, I have grown to love this dress! It was a Marshall's steal. I have been looking for the perfect  neutral sweater cardigan at thrift stores with no luck, so I broke down and bought this one I saw at Urban Outfitters last week. It's pretty much perfect.

I also got these super cute Toms wedges back in August, but haven't really been able to wear them since it has been too hot. This week has been in the 80's-low 90's, but today it finally cooled off dramatically and actually feels like fall. I'm so happy.

dress - Marshall's

sweater - Urban Outfitters

booties - TOMS

tights - Target

hat - Lucky Brand Jeans

I love the fact that it was a very rare occurrence that I did not have any homework over the weekend in high school, but now in college it is not unusual! I know that it probably won't last, so I am soaking up the guilt-free wonderful time I have while it is here. I think this will involve buying a bunch of pumpkins to decorate my house with and drinking obscene amounts of coffee made by our new Keurig while watching 500 Days of Summer and How I Met Your Mother. Yes, that sounds like a perfect weekend.

I finally did it.

Surprise!!!

Yep! I finally went red! More ginger I suppose, but I'm not really an expert on all things concerning red hair. So I will just say this: I think I like it. It is so very different. I have been blonde my entire life, but this...this just feels kind of liberating! I was scared, but you only live once and it is only hair. Plus, fall is coming and what better time to go red than fall? I got a much needed haircut and rid of those awful (really, they were horrible) roots. After 3 hours at the hair salon, I'd say it was a productive Saturday.

Also, let it be noted that these shoes are horrific. I snatched them up on a super sale at Urban Outfitters (they were only $14!) and when they arrived in the mail, they were utterly disappointing. Not to mention that I read the product reviews after I had already ordered them in-store, and only bad things were said. When I opened them up, the wood platform was beat up and part of it was cracked like someone took a hammer to it. And the fit, oh goodness, don't get me started. My pinky toe sticks out the side of one of them AND I seriously fell on my bum TWICE while taking these photos. One second I was standing and the next I was on the ground. They are a death trap, and no it is not due to my lack of experience wearing high shoes. These shoes just all around suck, and after wearing them just for these photos, the sole was already coming off. Back to Urban they go.

Anyway, I promise my rant is over. Let us rejoice in the name of all things red headed.