To Climb a Mountain

Have you ever climbed a mountain just for outfit photos? No? Okay.

I've actually done this before and on the same mountain. (Picture proof here)

 Outfit Details: Jacket (TJmaxx) Dress (Kohl's) Vest (thrifted) Boots (White Mountain) Necklace (Vintage) Beret (amazon)

This was the first place I stood after having moved to Maine, the original story, where I knew I had chosen the right place. The mountains had swelled around me and the wind roughed my hair and I felt a stillness that is hard to compare. Then I had to race down the mountainside because I was going to be late for work. But that was years ago.

I've climbed this mountain a couple of times since then and even when the path's a little rougher than I expect, I reach the top and sigh.

I think we all need little places like this and I don't mind sharing one of mine.

.Misha. 

Blue Toile and Falling Off of Docks

Outfit Details: Jacket (TJmaxx) Vest (thrifted) Porcelain Style Dress (also pictured here & here) & Necklace & From the Same Cloth Boots (ModCloth)

So that last photo? That was me realizing the wooden pole I was leaning against was not secure and I almost fell in. 

I'm learning to be a little braver with my photo taking. I used to go to places no one would bother and stop if someone happened walked by. Not so much anymore, maybe Prague broke me of that. I even had a nice conversation with a stranger who kindly asked what I was doing and why I was doing it. I guess it's about time I started embracing this, I have only been doing it for seven years. 

I'm pretty excited about this holiday season, I'm normally a bit of a grinch, but not this year. I'm looking forward to the whole season and especially going home and seeing all my family. I hope everyone has a happy holiday and feels a little bit merry!

.Misha. 

Copper Among the Trees and Me

Outfit Details: Dress & Belt (Forever21) Jacket & Tights (TJmaxx) Boots (White Mountain)

My outfit pictures are intentional outings. Every time I explore new places, I make mental notes for future outfit settings. This bridge is part of a trail I used to run every week, it leads to the ocean side at the edge of a cliff. In heels it might have been a bit treacherous to walk the whole path, so I settled for this halfway spot. All the leaves had already abandoned their trees and the creek was silent that evening. It was beautiful and peaceful, a clash against all of the anxiety I'd been hoarding that day. 

For so long these outfit pictures have given me an opportunity to overcome my anxiety and explore. It's hard to go to new places alone, and setting myself up with the goal of pictures like these has managed to make it a little easier. 

And a small bonus in this set of pictures is having a dress that matches the copper shades of your hair.

Hoping your week was wonderful. 

.Misha.

My Little Blueberry Hill

Outfit Details: Blazer (gift) Dress (Target) Necklace (Vintage) Booties (White Mountain) 

This little hill is one of my favorite places on earth, especially after summer when everything starts to change colors. (See more here and here) My mom always says it reminders her of Blueberries for Sal. 

This dress is also a favorite and a rare occasion where my wardrobe doesn't contain a thing from TJmaxx. 

Hope you're having a bright November!

.Misha.

That Notting Hill Dress

Outfit Details: Jacket & Necklace & Tardis Ring (gift) Dress (Portobello Market in London) Vest (thrifted) Harry Potter Crossbody Wallet (Hot topic)From the Same Cloth Boots (Modcloth) Tights (TJmaxx)

Years ago, I was walking the Portobello Market in Notting Hill, my sister and I were sharing a bag of the sweetest, little strawberries, and I made up my mind. I was going to find something to take home from that iconic part of London. This dress was exactly that. I splurge a whole €10 on it. No regrets. That London blog post here. The first time this dress appeared on my blog was for my first ever Maine post, which feels like a lifetime ago. Time is crazy. 

Winter and fall make my Europe itch all the worse. It's an itch I always have, but some days it makes me fall down a rabbit hole of Google searches to see just how affordable airplane tickets are. 

.Misha.  

P.S. also introducing my new short locks. I kind of like them, what do you think?

Camden Harbor Sunrise

Outfit Details: Jean Jacket & Shirt & Skirt (TJmaxx) Boots (White Mountain) Necklace (Modcloth)

When I decided to chop off much of my hair, I really wanted one more good set of photos to show off the long locks. So, I pulled myself out of bed before the sun was up one Saturday morning and these were the result. I don't even regret the hours of sleep I lost.

I'm loving my short hair. I'm probably saved a week of my life by not have to brush through the above madness anymore. But more on that next time.  

.Misha.  

The Bridge Ate My Phone

Outfit Details: Shirt (NewYorker) Skirt (TJmaxx) Boots (White Mountain) Necklace (gift)

The bridge didn't eat my phone, but I probably wanted it to at some point. 

I can normally look back and recall the details of the day from any photoshoot. I'll remember how I stumbled upon my set - if it was an intentional destination or a happy coincidence. I'll remember what mood inspired my dress for the day or if there was any practicality in it, but I don't really recall any of that for these photos. What I do remember is that my phone had just had a new system update and I hadn't quite mastered it yet. There might have been a few threats made. 

This bridge has played the backdrop to my photos once before and it probably will again, because, let's be honest, bridges make for great photos.  

.Misha.

Rainy Days and My Umbrella

Outfit details: Jacket & Dress (TJmaxx) Tights & Umbrella (Target) Necklace & Ring (Vintage) Bracelet & Boots (Amazon)

If the opportunity presents itself, I promise you I'm bringing out my umbrella. I have a great love for rainy days and not just because it's perfect book weather. 

.Misha.

Mermaid Aspirations

 Outfit Details: Dress & Jacket (TJmaxx) Necklace (Vintage) Boots (White Mountain) 

I'm still waiting to wake up one morning a mermaid, if just for one day. 

Maine's rocky shores are what stole my heart some four years ago. I woke up early that first day in Maine and stumbled out to watch the sunrise and that was it, I knew Maine was going to be my next home.

Maine continues to catch me off guard and days like this one where the wind pulls the fog in over the shores, I really can't imagine living anywhere else.
.Misha. 

It's Maine Again!

Outfit Details: Shirt & Watch (Kohl's) Skirt (JCPenney) Necklace (Modcloth) Blazer &Tights & Booties (TJmaxx)

If you follow my Instagram, it might have been long apparent that I moved back to Maine this past fall. Here's the actual outfit proof. These pieces have become a staple in my closet, from the plaid shirt down to the boots. But, I'll be honest, the skirt's my favorite, I love anything with A-line and in plaid.

This beach is another thing, not too long ago it used to be within walking distance of me. After work, I'd grab a book and walk down the road to this little sandy patch. It was one of the first places I visited when I found my way back to Maine.
.Misha.