Knit Berets, hobo gloves & aviators

So I'm working on a style overhaul for myself. I'm trying to work on a more sophisticated yet still kind of funky. So far I've been working on layering & skinny jeans. I'm loving the converse/skinny jean pairing but I need something more! My only issue is I'm terrible at dressing myself & terrified to try on something different for me.

My first line of business is a trench coat or a long pea coat. I'm leaning towards either red or brown. I love this one:

(Forever 21)

My next favorite is the sweater dress. I wore one for New Years Eve with bright pink tights and fell in love. Here is another one I would love to add to my wardrobe:

(alloy)

Now vests...I know what you might be thinking. Megan in an argyle sweater vest?! And no those aren't the ones I'm talking about. Something like this (or really any long drapey vests although I think I'd like to try a structured vest as well):

(alloy)

(google search)

I guess I'm really in the sweater mode. I really like the boyfriend sweater:

(Target)

I'm also starting to be attracted to scarves like this one:

(Forever 21)

And never once before have I ever wanted a leather bag...but a few of them are starting to catch my eye:

(Target)

(although I'm looking for a more burnt orange color)

(TANO handbags)

I feel like over the past year my style has changed a lot or at least evolved. I still love converse, bright colors and tye dye; just now I'm looking for a little more gown up style. As well as adding in more natural colors of browns & greens. My taste in accessories has also changed from hemp chokers and from gauged ears to a more feminine dangley style with made from other materials than just plastic and hemp.

I've also discovered a love for almost anything vintage. I love the colors. The browns and dark oranges and reds. Even the turquoises and jades. I love the sepia tint of vintage t-shirts and photographs. In the vintage inspired jewelry I love the brushed metals of copper and silver and the use of wood.

Maybe one day I will get to a point where I love my wardrobe. But for now I need to keep selecting pieces. Such as a new pair of sun glasses...mirrored aviators

(sunglass warehouse)

Music

So as I've been refining my style I've been opening myself up to new music. Today has been a soulful mixture of Amos Lee, Adele and Florence & The Machine. They are the type of music I can just move to. Whether it's sitting in a chair with my eyes closed tapping my foot or jumping around the room. I love them. I love music. There is always a song for any occasion. Music moves me; Music moves people.

Which brings me to my point. I love meeting new people to get new music. There is so much music out there that you will never hear until you meet new people. There are so many types of music out there that you never know you'll enjoy until someone exposes you to it. What would happen if all we did was listen to the radio and watch MTV? We would all only know the same music.

What I really want is to find a bar/pub/club that plays live local music, really of any sort. But folk & soul music is what I'm looking for. A little hole in the wall where I can sip on something at a dimly lit table and just listen to the music. I don't want to fight a crowd or strain my ears to figure out if a band is even playing. I love music festivals & local music. Which is why I LOVED going to Bonnaroo and hopefully will be able to make it there again. I also want to hit up Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam and eventually I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to make my way to Rothbury & Farm Aid (which benefits a cause close to my heart to help farmers & farming stay alive).

What is some music you recommend?

Today's recommendation is a reminder of summer. Check out a local band from the Mystic area Barefoot Truth. It makes me want to sit on the beach on a warm night with a bonfire and my close friends enjoying the scenery and each other.

As the late Bob Marley sung...

One good thing about music

When it hits you feel no pain

So hit me with music

Hit me with music now

Peace, Love & Polka-dots,

Megan

Number One

So I've had this blog for a while and never actually wrote in it. I wanted to express my thoughts on the random ideas that flow through my head. Now the funny thing is when I go to write my first post I can't think of something good to write about. I guess I'll just start with who I am.

My name is Megan. I am 24 years old, but constantly tell people I'm 23 because I forget that I am actually 24. A year ago I met the most wonderful guy I could think of and it didn't take long for us to get our own place. I am so proud of what we have accomplished in the matter of a year it is amazing. We live in a beautiful apartment and own the most scrappy kitten, appropriately named Trouble. This past spring I graduated with a bachelors degree in education and currently work with toddlers. My goal is to fulfill my life dream and eventually find a teaching job in an elementary school.

I am constantly trying to work on myself and improve who I am. It has taken a lot for me to get where I am but there is still room for improvement.

I am a very complicated person, but I suppose we all are, aren't we? I have many layers that take a long time for those who know me to peel back and experience. I love to be loud and be a goof but I can only take so much of being around others and I love my time alone. I'm finally, after 24 years, figuring out exactly who I am and it's a bittersweet awakening.

I guess we'll take this day-by-day and eventually life will fall into place.

Peace, Love & Polka-dots,

Megan