Teenage Angst

Shirt: c/o Groopdealz [similar]

Jeans: c/o Aeropostale [ON SALE FOR $25]

Hat: c/o zeroUV

Shoes: Converse

Watch: c/o Feral Watches

Backpack: c/o Aeropostale

This outfit reminds me of something I would wear back in high school. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've worn it....in high school. Maybe it's the backpack? Or the tomboy-chic vibe? Either way it brought back lots of memories of my teenage angst dayzzz.

Seriously guys, I was all about that rocker chick, emo girl, omg-this-song-is-about-my-life, life. However, as moody as I was in high school, I gotta say that my taste is music was pretty on point. At least in my opinion. As much as I've changed since graduating in 09, mentally, physically, and emotionally, if a Fall Out Boy or Forever the Sickest Kids ever comes on during the present day, I'll lose all chill.

This outfit/post inspired me to look up all the music on Spotify that I used to listen to back in the day and man it took me down memory lane. Listening to one song sparked a memory that reminded me of another song, which reminded me of a time where I listened to this one song, etc. etc. Needless to say I sorta kinda got lost in the music and when I looked up at the clock it was nearly 2 AM. Yep.

Anyway, I decided to share that playlist with you folks just so you can reunite with your teenage angst high school self. So sit back, relax, and remember the days when the biggest worry you had was if your crush would notice your cute outfit next day at school (unless that is still your biggest worry... well then, good luck). Weren't those the days? (not) Enjoy!

*If the embedded player doesn't work, here is the LINK to the playlist. You might need to sign up for a Spotify account but it's fast and freeeeee*

ps. If you haven't yet, watch my October Favorites video HERE and my previous Vlog HERE!

Cheers.

Summer has come and passed...

Dress: c/o Groopdealz [similar]
Tote: c/o Fashion Project
Sandals: c/o LuLu*s [similar]
Hat: c/o LuLu*s [similar]
Watch: c/o Feral Watches

...the innocent can never lasttttt, wake me up when September endsssss.

That song is always on repeat in my head whenever September rolls around.

Such a classic.

But really, summer has really come and passed like crazy! Like where did you come from September? You sneaky dickens... Not gonna lie though, I'm kiiind of stoked Fall is pretty much here. I can't help it! I'm a complete Fall Girl. I love sweaters, boots, and scarves. I love maroon, navy, and olive. And not to mention my birthday is in October. :) I was born to love and live in the Fall season.

But since the summer season is entirely over (technically Autumn begins officially on September 23rd), I thought I would share the last of my summer outfits on my blog. I pretty much lived in this dress from Groopdealz this season whenever I had errands to run or I was just out and about. It's light, comfy, and so easy to just throw on and leave the house while still feeling cute and put together. Something I've collected a lot of over the summer are different totes and simple bags. I just love how perfect they are for throwing things into whenever you go to the beach or pool! This specific tote is from an organization called the Fashion Project! At Fashion Project, they resell higher end clothing for charity--like an online charitable consignment shop. Their mission is to change the world one piece of clothing at a time, or in other words, "make fashion a force for good." For more information on how their organization works, check out their website!

If you watched my Q&A video last week, you'd know that I've been battling a cold recently. For some reason this cold WILL NOT QUIT. I've rested, taken medicine, drank fluids, the whole shebang--and I'm still coughing up a lung every night. I guess it doesn't help that both Connor and I are sick so I think we keep passing the sickness back and forth to each other. The germs are just tag-teaming one another. It's times like this when I really miss home because there's nothing like having good ole mom take care of your when you're sick (Connor is amazing but it's hard when he's gone at work for 75% of the day). Miss you mom!

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Have a great weekend friends!

(haven't posted one of these in a while. miss you gifs)

Cheers.

Skulls + Stripes // GIVEAWAY

Top: c/o Groopdealz
Shorts: American Eagle
Backpack: Fjallraven via Shopbop
Shoes: Converse via Shopbop
Bracelets: c/o I Am Jes

Hello lovely people.

Is it embarrassing that I'm currently listening to the Backstreet Boys Never Gone album while I'm writing this post? No. No it's not.

First, I'd like to give a shoutout to Tara Brooke for doing a bomb.com job on my new hurrrrr. I actually got it done a couple weeks ago but haven't gotten a chance to post any outfit pics of it until now! I wanted to go lighter for the summer and make some new layers and she did JUST that. If you're in the Provo area and you're looking for an amazing hair wizard, hit her up! Make sure you tell her that Ariel sent you :)

Second, I knowwww this is the second outfit post in a row that I'm wearing this backpack but I can't help it if I'm obsessed. #sorrynotsorry

Anyway, now on to the main event.

As you guys know, Connor and I went to Lagoon, a local amusement park, for our 3-year anniversary. Today I'm sharing with you folks the outfit that I wore for that adventure! I of course had to dress for comfort so I went with a classic striped tee and denim shorts look. I got this striped tee from a daily deals site called Groopdealz (use the code ARIEL10 to get 10% off your purchase) and it's been my new favorite thing everrr. I even mentioned and talked a little bit about it in my Pinterest Haul video yesterday (which you can view HERE). The only thing I wish I substituted for something comfier are my Chuck Taylors. As trendy and cool as they are, they're not the most comfortable things in the world--I'm sure you guys know. However, how stoked are we for the newer, comfier line they're coming out with??

My last favorite detail about this outfit are of course these cute bracelets! These dainty little things are from an Etsy shop called I Am Jes and they sell different varieties of bracelets just like this! I have freakishly tiny wrists so wearing any sort of bracelets are basically impossible for me because they literally slip right off, but these bracelets have an adjustable slide closure so I can make them the perfect size! Also, how cool are the little skulls attached to them? I feel like I'm channeling my inner Aria Montgomery whenever I wear them.

Cheers.