______BornPretty always sends me the loveliest accessories as I am sure you all know, and this set of items did not disappoint. I opted for some silver jewelry as I have been lacking in that area and picked a few stellar pieces: this silver star ring, twisted silver bracelet, moon and star earrings, and a pointed chain necklace. I'm always impressed with their quality as it's tough and long-lasting; I know that these will be no different, and I'm digging all things star, planet, and galaxy-related right now. And forever. Pluto is still a planet and I believe in it.
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______Now that I've roamed around Iowa City enough both on foot and bike, I feel comfortable with my environment and excited about living and teaching here for the next couple of years. Rather than having a downtown littered solely with bars and bar food, it's peppered with delicious eateries, unique shops, and coffee cafes galore. Each place has its own personality: there's a coffee shop with Edison-style lights and knotted rugs on the floors, a bar with candles and wooden accents, a kitchen shop with hand thrown bowls and mugs, and a couple yogurt shops with brightly colored chairs and glass windows for walls.
______I know I haven't seen everything there is to offer here, either, but I look forward to peeling away the layers of this city. I've been biking a lovely, foliaged trail that hugs a river and swoops around a lake, but I know there are more trails out here. Just the the other day, I was driving and noticed a couple of neon helmets pop out from beneath and bridge and then dip down into tall grass that hides a path. As I looked over, I saw a yellow sign designating a bike trail.
______How do you explore new places?
Necklace: c/o BornPretty
Bracelets: c/o BornPretty
Moon and star earrings: c/o BornPretty
Star ring: c/o BornPretty
Lovely dress. I love those shoes!
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I really like your dress! And these photos are so lush and pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI love exploring new places by bike and foot. I've lived in my current city for around seven months and I Still feel like there is so much more to explore! I did recently move to a new neighborhood, which is very bike friendly so that's a fun way to explore the part of town I'm not so familiar with.
First of all--did you take these photos??? Because they are damn good! Second, you look AMAZING in this dress! Also, I am glad that you are getting to know your little town. I love exploring new places! Finally, thank you for your kind words and support about my grandpa. It really means a lot.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are setting in and enjoying your new city! Exploring by foot is always a good way to get to know a new place. I hope there are lots of great new places to discover.
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I love this mix of edgy pieces! That dress looks like a perfect fall transition piece with the versatile green. Your jewelry, is always, a lovely touch. And those heels make me swoon every time!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you're settling in nicely :) I also do a lot of my exploring through my workouts haha--going on runs/bike rides always familiarizes me with the area quickly. It's also helpful to know how to get to useful places on foot or by bike--the first month of college, I learned that I could access a nearby shopping center about 2 miles down the bike path, so I started biking to get my groceries, or running there and taking the bus back!
Much love always <3
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oh I'm in love with your starry accessories! that star ring is too pretty. Lovely location for photos too! :)
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