I have never really liked reading. When I was little I struggled and have always been pretty slow at reading so when audiobooks came out they changed my life. The first book I ever read by choice was The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. At the time I had no idea that he also had written Lord of the Rings and those were my favourite movies (I’m really into non-fiction fantasy stuff), and my mind was blown. It was my senior year in high school and it finally clicked, why people read in the first place, because they can use their imagination and watch the movie that appears in their heads when they read a story. Since then I enjoy reading much more, and since I am a creative, I have come to really love what I see in my head when I read. Sometimes I even go as far as finding music that just matches a certain moment perfectly or an image from pinterest that matches the mood.

This last weekend I was able to volunteer at the Book Festival in SLC which was meant to inspire children to read all summer. It was incredible the things some of the children were reading (way above their age level). Summer reading reminds me of my childhood of going to the library and wandering around the old building choosing out mermaid books and dragon tales with my sisters.

Since Tyler and I have moved to our new home, we go to the library alot for audiobooks and all the old movies you can’t find online. We love it! I thought this outfit was just right for the little book worm in me and the satchel is even more perfect for summer library excursions. It is such good quality and has a little pop of color with the woven design in the center. Since it has so many colors, it literally goes with any outfit you can put it with.

I would love to hear what some of your favourite books are so I can build my summer reading list 

Top: H&M- Similar

Overalls: H&M

Boots: Similar

Bag: La Pionera

Earings: Kate Koel

Photography: Nina Tekwani

MUSIC INSPIRATION: Final Song ~ MO

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Everyone loves a good stripe these days, especially a navy blue one.

When I saw this top from Tai Pan Trading (they sell clothes there in case you didn’t know), I about died and had to have it. It is super flowy and bohemian with a bit of a nautical touch. The other thing I love about it is that it fits me while I’m pregnant. I am 21 weeks today and having clothes to wear is nice. Jeans are a different story but tops are a lot easier than I would have thought. This outfit is comfortable and stylish and with these amazing and very affordable woven shoes, I felt like it was perfect for the season.

Lately I have been trying to redefine my personal style, and for some reason the desire came as soon as I got pregnant haha. Sometimes people just need a change and I am one of those people. It has also helped with my self esteem through this pregnancy to have some good items that make me feel good about myself when I wear them.

Being pregnant has been such an adventure and is actually going by pretty fast, I can’t believe as soon as the fall comes she will be here. Last night I felt her kicking and it was honeslty the best feeling ever. Tyler and I just laughed with excitement the whole night trying to think about what kind of a person she will be and what she will look like. Can’t Wait!

Top: Tai Pan Trading

Necklace: Kate Koel

Jeans: H&M I cut the bottoms off

Shoes: Journey’s

Photography: Nina Tekwani

MUSIC INSPIRATION: New Bohemia ~ Transviolet

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