Sunsets and Swingsets

Tonight, Carolyn and I got together for some ice cream and a mini photo shoot at a playground! There were so many great pictures, especially because the sun was setting, and there were a lot of great spots to take pictures.  I decided to wear a dress because I wanted to feel more girly.

Dress: Forever 21 ~ Belt: Vintage ~ Sandals: Forever 21

I can't get over the lighting in this picture, it's so pretty and goes so well with the feeling of this outfit! This is an off-white lace flowered dress, and I loved it because of how romantic it looked, and how inexpensive it was.  Almost all of my dresses come from Forever 21 because their prices are so low, but the quality of their clothing is pretty great if you take care of it correctly.  This dress didn't come with a belt, so I made one by folding a silk scarf that was passed down from my grandmother-I love vintage hand-me-downs!

These two pictures were taken up against an old barn near the playground, and I liked the differences in color and texture of my dress and the barn.  Another reason why I like this dress so much is because of how interesting the back of it is.  Since the front is so simple, I like the surprise of the straps when I turn around.  

Earrings: Vintage ~ Headband: Urban Outfitters

Here is a closeup shot just to show my earrings and headband. The earrings are gold with small Swarovski  crystals in the center, and were also passed down from my grandmother.  The headband is made of a leather-type material in a bow shape, and I liked it because it added another girly touch to the outfit.