champagne showers

(cape c/o: sammy dress, socks: target, tote: fieldguided, everything else is vintage or thrifted) 

I believe I have found a new favorite brunch spot and treasure-filled antique store.. all under one roof. Vivilore is one of the most amazing places I have discovered recently, and I can’t wait to take another trip back (even though I was just seated there yesterday). I feel as though I could spend an hour just walking around each room and admiring the many pieces carefully placed in their collections. I was invited to attend the first Kansas City Blogger Brunch, which is how I discovered Vivilore. The brunch was hosted by Hello Cheeseburger, The Adored Life, and Tulip (along with various other sponsors). The brunch was fantastic,  their decorating/seating arrangement of the upstairs area was the cutest, and I loved the handful of mimosas I drank as well.  I can’t wait to bring some friends to Vivilore’s back patio during the warmer months.

The dress I wore during this event was actually a nightgown my grandmother gave me a year ago, which she purchased from a thrift store. I couldn’t resist this print, so after she gave it to me I shortened the length and have been wearing it with a belt ever since. Although spring is officially here for the year, it still snowed yesterday in Kansas City.. so I’m still dressing like it’s winter, with thigh high sweater socks, capes, and dark shades. And that’s honestly perfect, because this chilly weather can stay awhile longer.

eastern rain

(dress: self-dyed (thrifted), tights: target, everything else is either vintage or thrifted) 

  Kansas City was a bit rainy, a bit cloudy, and a bit full of unexpected happenings today. I originally had thoughts of going to an apple orchard today to pick apples, drink apple cider, and go on a hayride. The morning ended up being full of rain-clouds and storms, so my boyfriend and I went on a bargain hunt at Cargo Largo and walked around the Chicago Alton Depot station. Naturally the rain stopped as we got to Independence, but I was fine with a little change of plans.

    For a late lunch stop, we headed to Pigwich (where I have also been once before) and ordered an amazing falafel sandwich and chips. The Local Pig, which is the food truck's main shop (the butcher store), where we picked up a few pretzel rolls and my boyfriend bought some meat for his liking. Although I am not a meat eater, there was much to be seen and eat here, like the flavored honeys and pickled veggies. I've also been on the lookout for 110 film, if anyone knows the best deals and online places to purchase this, please help a lady out! I can't wait to get my hands on some.

in a silent way

(grabbing things from Main Street Coffee House.) 

(skirt: urban outfiters, everything else is either vintage or thrifted) 

   I love exploring. I love not leaving the metro-area and still finding new faces. I love the feel of driving down a road in the suburbs I've never been on. I love taking a small amount of time during an essay-filled day to do so. Because you always get that paper finished on time still, sometimes forcing yourself to only have an allowed time is good. I feel these breaks are most important on this kind of day. Well, this kind of life (the college student life that is). 
   The town of Independence has always been a favorite of mine. Antique stores galore, creepy back roads, the Truman Library, and the old town feel of the square. For some reason, I love how empty the streets become on weekday late afternoons. Living in the city, there is hardly any of that. Although Kansas City isn't the largest place on the map, I still thrive for that feel of silence in the air once and awhile. 

the county line

(tote: Two Tickets, everything else is either vintage or thrifted.) 

   I welcomed Labor Day weekend in a very cliche way, with a little once-a-year carnival. I could not pass up stopping by Santa-Cali-Gon Days in the Independence Square, even though it was well over 100 degrees and I was just at a fair last weekend. There were so many hand-made crafts, food tents, antique stores open, and gift shops. I love this festival because it is by far the largest in the Kansas City suburban area, or so I have discovered yet. 

   I was jumping with joy when we discovered a old fashioned soda fountain on the square while browsing craft tents. I ordered a cream soda from Clinton's and it did the trick for the warm weather. My favorite antique store I visited was Serendipity and bought a few vintage photographs, although I really wanted this Victorian top hat, but of course out of my spending range. This afternoon was a wonderful start to my three-day weekend, which I am indeed deserving of needing after all of my back-to-school shenanigans and lack of sleep. Here's to the end of summer, and the few days of relaxation ahead of me.