Lulu's and Skorts

This blog comes at you today with two very different subjects in mind: Lulu's Local Eatery and skorts.

I was starving at my internship today, so I went with Katlyn to the new shopfront of the local food truck, "Lulu's." I've never had really great vegetarian food until I stepped inside this shop. Everything about it was excellent: the chalkboard menus, the mason jars of fresh-cut flowers, the outdoor seating, and the little open kitchen.

I had a "Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger" that was SO GOOD. My mouth is still watering from it and it's been three hours later. This is one St. Louis vegetarian eatery that this carnivore recommends. 

The next topic I want to talk about are skorts. Now, I haven't thought about skorts since I was about 8 and thought they were just the coolest things, ever. Shorts and a skirt? You mean, I could do cartwheels in them and I wouldn't show the world my goods? Yes, please! 

I was reminded of this wonderful gem a few weeks ago when I saw a girl wearing them and wondered where in the world she bought them. I immediately googled and realized they were once again being back on trend!

Here are a few examples of some of my favorite versions of the skort:

Target: $24.99

ASOS: $66.69

ASOS: $57.16

Is the skort one of your must-have items on your summer list? Or am I the only one who is super stoked to have this back in her wardrobe? 

Be With You

I’m drunk and all I can think about is you. How much I like you and how nice it would be to be with you, even though it won’t ever happen. How nice it would be to wake up to you in the morning and see you laying next to me, hands on my hips and sleeping faintly away. How nice it would be to be considered yours, as much as I hate that term since no one should be considered anyones. How nice it would be to have your scent clinging to me as I go throughout my day.

Sometimes I wish even though it won’t ever be true.

Compliments

I became more aware of fashion at the age of 16. I had always showed an interest, but I really started to discover clothes at around that age. People had always thought I dressed strangely, and I would get weird looks when I was younger when I would try a new look. 

The person I looked up to the most was my friend Lucy, who never cared what people thought of her and always wore whatever she wanted. So much so that in eighth grade she wore a refurbished wedding dress that she found at Goodwill. It even had all the toile beneath the dress to make it extra large. Now, I never wore a wedding dress to school, but she was a huge influence in helping me establish my identity and style through clothing.

But with style, also came the negativity about my body. Body issues have always been there, but clothes became something that I could put on that made me more self confident. I found that my arms were something that I would hate until this day, so I always make sure to cover them with some sort of sleeve. I realized I had nice legs, so to always show those off. My waist is also small, so I always keep in mind to wear belts of cropped tops that accent those areas. When I do those things, my negativity becomes positive.

All throughout high school people would always comment on the weird clothes I would wear, and claim they could never wear it themselves, yet I somehow pulled it off. Senior superlatives I won “Best Dressed” which was quite an accomplishment since I was not that popular in high school.

However, that’s a huge compliment to me, people thinking that I dress well. I thinking dressing well is important because it’s the very first thing that people notice about you. And the only reason this blog post came about is people complimenting on my appearance today. It's the little things that count and can make a crummy day into a brilliant one!

What is some of your favorite compliments?

Sugarfire Barbecue

If you're not a fan of meat or barbecue, don't read any further, or perhaps do because this might change your mind. Sugarfire Smokehouse has opened a new location in St. Charles, and I finally had the opportunity to eat the food that so many people have been raving about.

Now, I am a Pappy's girl through and through, but I must admit I began questioning myself when I first bit in to my pulled pork sandwich. Pappy's definitely has some competition, and it's about time too!

The meat was tender and delicious, along with the "St. Louis Sweet" sauce I drowned the pork in. It is one that I highly recommend.

Photo from Sugarfire's website

As for your sides, I would go for the house fries (everyone's favorite!), or the green beans. Yes, mom, I'm finally eating my greens. And while these things are filling your tummy and expanding your waist belt, wash it all down with one of their signature shakes (chocolate peanut butter bourbon, anyone?).

Sugarfire's St. Charles location is rustic and charming. With a community style seating arrangement inside, outdoor seating, and a carside ordering, it's the perfect place to drop in on these upcoming summer nights.

http://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/

Prep + Prime

I don't often find a product that I immediately become obsessed with, but as soon as my face met this primer, it was true love. My skin automatically looks brighter and more healthy. When my foundation is applied, it's applied more smoothly and evenly than other primers that I have used in the past.

It almost looks like there is glitter in the formula, so if you're off put by that, this is not the product for you, but I am one for a light glimmer on my cheeks at all times.

Paloma Faith

Can we take a moment to appreciate Paloma Faith and the incredible range this woman has? I became aware of her the beginning of last year with her song "Black & Blue," and have been hooked ever since. Her vocal ability blows my mind. She has such control over her voice and it makes me incredibly jealous that I can't sing.

Plus, her style is to die for. If I could pull off her light hair and dark eyebrow look, I would. Plus, the outfit in the video below is everything I want in life and more.

Check her out! "A Perfect Contradiction" is available now on iTunes. Don't miss out!