Tomboy Train Tracks

This is the first real vacation post! After the wedding Kev and I, in separate cars, struggled through 4th of July traffic and headed out to Long Island. We spent the first day relaxing, sitting at the beach and having a few drinks with our Mexican dinner. We didn't take any pictures. These are from Tuesday the 6th. We actually spent that day at the beach too. That's what vacations are all about though, right? A whole day at the beach followed by a relaxing night of nothing.

We ate dinner with my family and then headed out to get ice cream / take pictures. I received these Jeffrey Campbell Oxfords in the mail right before I left for vacation. I really like the texture and the tone of the leather. I knew I wanted to wear my white jeans with this particular combination, but felt conflicted about it. Personally, I really like white jeans. For some reason I starting thinking that no one else likes them! So I reasoned with myself and thought I'm not everyone else wearing these jeans, just myself, so I might as well wear what I like.

It can get tricky having a blog and reminding yourself that you're not always out to please other people. And in the same breath you sort of are. It's something I think other people struggle with as well. I started this blog to define my own personal style and figure out what was right for me. Now that people read it (which I'm so grateful for!) sometimes it takes a minute to remember that I'm still only dressing myself, not everyone else. Does that make sense? Anyone else struggle with this?

Now onto this glorious bag. It is from Maria of Lulu Letty's Etsy shop OCaptain. She has such a diverse mix of items in her Etsy shop. It's worth checking out! The bag reminds me of the years I spent horseback riding. I'm not exactly sure why. Something about the combination of worn in leather with brass buckles and clasps reminds me of tack I suppose.

This portion of the train tracks are no longer in use. It used to the be the original ending, but was extended in a different direction years later. Manhattan-ites would hop on the train on weekends and head out 'east' to do some fishing and relaxing in this beach town. I think it's pretty cool that these tracks are so close to this pond. I just like it.

Madewell Top, Dont Remember White Jeans, Dont Remember Belt, Jeffrey Campbell Oxfords from Modcloth
Custom Pink Rose Ring from Morado Shop, Vintage 70's Leather Purse from OCaptain Shop
Flower in hair from my mom's garden, secured with an alligator clip

Kev and I completely indulged in some Ben & Jerry's that night. We each ordered the Oatmeal Cookie Chunk. I love cinnamon ice cream. I say that we completely indulged because I'm dairy free and Kev is sugar free, both out of necessity. A few years ago I found out that dairy was my trigger food for break outs, and for me that was a huge problem. Kev gets really bad migraines, to the point where he temporarily looses sight, and he reasoned that sugar was his trigger. Needless to say I broke out in the morning, and Kev got a terrible migraine the next day. Ops. Maybe next time we can use the recipe for Strawberry Ice Cream Maria showed on her blog. I think I'll be able to adapt that into a nice non dairy version for myself. And maybe even a no artificial sugar version for Kev. Next time though.

Can anyone relate to what I'm thinking here? Conflicted about dressing for yourself or others? Bueller, Bueller? By the way, what's your favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor?

I may have a special thing coming up involving more puppies and kittens, any interest in that? Lua said she's sick of not getting enough face time.