Monday, July 4, 2016

Independence

emily and fin jenny dress

Happy 4th of July! I guess it's sort of apt that today is Independence Day, since I've been thinking a lot about my own impending independence lately. I signed the lease on my brand new apartment last week(!!!), and I'll be both starting my new, full-time job AND moving in to my new place next week. Needless to say, I'm already pretty stressed out. Even though I'm taking positive steps to becoming a "real adult," it's still very overwhelming and I keep asking myself if I'm doing the right thing. Ultimately, I know that popping my own little safety bubble is imperative to my personal growth, and though I'm nervous about what the future holds, I think (read: hope) I'm doing something that will make me happy. It might not look like what I had pictured for myself a few years ago, but then again, I'm not the same person I was back then, either. I know I'll continue to make a lot of mistakes (which, as a Highly Sensitive Person, I hate doing), but that's also how we learn. I can't let fear of the unknown hold me back from forging my own path. So today, I'm going celebrate my own independence just as much as that of our country.

emily and fin
emily and fin synchronized swimmers dress
emily and fin swimmer dress

I always feel celebratory when I wear cute dresses (it's the little things!), especially for holidays. This Emily and Fin dress isn't traditionally patriotic, but I love that it features red, white, and blue. Their "Jenny" style dress is one of my favorites, and the synchronized swimmer print is one of the most adorable (yet subtle) ones I've seen! This dress is super comfortable, and I adore the button-down front and big pockets. Since it's made of lightweight, breathable cotton, it's an excellent summer dress. I know Emily and Fin can run long on some people; this dress might be a bit more flattering in a slightly shorter length, but since I really don't like worrying about whether my hemline is too short, it fits my needs in a dress! It'll be perfect for what I have planned for tonight: watching my dad's band  play and enjoying the post-show fireworks. What are you doing for the 4th?

modcloth brunch with buds dress in swimmers
Outfit Details
Brunch With Buds Dress in Swimmers: ModCloth
Boater hat: similar  ||  Flats: Aerosoles
Bracelet: similar  ||  Necklace: similar

emily & fin
Have a great holiday!

5 comments:

  1. Congrats on the new place! That's super exciting, big changes but they're good things :)
    This dress is perfectly appropriate for the 4th of July! Love it
    Jenna

    ReplyDelete
  2. This dress is so cute, love the print and the blue buttons down the front! I want a hat like yours too! :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. How awesomely exiting!!! I'm so happy for you and really, really hope that your new abode is everything and more you want it to be.

    Many hugs & happy 4th of July week wishes,
    ♥ Jessica

    ReplyDelete
  4. Good luck with the move and the new job! I hope the first week getting into things goes smooth for and isn't too scary! Happy 4th of July! Love the dress you picked out!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Very pretty dress, I think the hem length is perfect :) I don't like my skirts too short either.

    ReplyDelete

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...