Before anyone comments on how wrinkled and unkempt this looks, let me present to you my defense. Bobby and I woke up very early, on one of the hottest days of the summer, and made the 4+ hour drive to Washington, DC. Oh, I forgot to mention: Bobby’s air conditioning broke. So, 105 degree weather, no air, and 4.5 hours later…this is what I looked like. It’s my own fault…what was I thinking when I got dressed that morning?

The trip was well worth the misery. We met up with my forever friends (the best kind of friends), Lauren and John. You may remember them from my last trip to DC. It’s kind of a halfway point between us. Lauren and I have been best friends since 6th grade. John and I have been friends since 2nd grade. Years later, they married:)

At least I wore flats. I actually did remember to bring wrinkle spray, but completely gave up on the idea when we got there. I just wanted to run to the nearest spot with central air. About the bracelet: it’s a beautiful leaf bracelet, and arrived with the leaves pressed together a little bit (to prevent breakage, I’m sure). I think you’re supposed to spread them out, but I kind of liked them overlapped. Next time, maybe I’ll shape them in a different way.

Last time we met in DC, we went to the zoo. This time, we went to the Smithsonian American Art Museum. I love our little halfway meetups! I miss the two of them so, so much. Tell me, are you still close with many of your childhood friends, or are most of your friends newer? Most of my friends are people I’ve been friends with for a lonnnng time, but I do have some newer friends (mostly through blogging!)

Outfit Details:
You Were Mint For Me dress – courtesy of ModCloth
50s cardigan with crochet details – a gift from my mom
pink belt – thrifted in Cape Cod
Twinkle Toes T-strap Flat – courtesy of ModCloth
Everlasting leaf and branch bracelet – courtesy of Kellyssima
Carpenter Bee Bag – courtesy of Spotted Moth

Love love,
Keiko Lynn

p.s. For one week only, Kellyssima (the maker of my leaf bracelet) is offering a 30% discount for purchases over $20 to my readers! Mention KEIKO when you check out and she’ll send a refund via PayPal. Discount does not apply to shipping costs and to items on sale.