Now that I’m back home I’m trying really hard to dress for the weather (so I don’t die of heat stroke, ya know), but I am finding this hard to accomplish. The other day I adorned a pair of boyfriend shorts and a tank top, but I just didn’t feel right, so of course I had to balance out the two with a cardigan. In all honesty, I may never be broken of my hard feelings toward shorts, but while the weather is still in the 100’s I’m going to try and wear them as any good Arizonian should (or at least the ones that want to stay cool).

I find comfort in layering, and being surrounded by the old downtown streets of Mesa. I swear this area has some of the best brick buildings in the whole Valley. I really missed coming down here while I was away.

Over the past few years downtown Mesa has really turned into quite the hip place. There are lots of cute shops, restaurants, and an amazing sweets shop down here now. A few months ago Urban Picnic opened up and I have yet to go there. After hearing rave reviews from Angela, and Lauren, I just know that Scott and I will love it. I’m thinking a lunch date there this week would be perfect!

On a different note, for awhile now I’ve been obsessing over first knuckle rings. For awhile I scoured Etsy and couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. That is, until I discovered Sarah’s shop. I recently received two first knuckle rings from her (sterling silver, and oxidized sterling) and I’m officially in love with them. They’re so darling! I kind of feel like I have Katie to blame for this obsession, because she has darling first knuckle rings!

This week is busy, busy with school starting, doctors appointments, and running around town. I wouldn’t change it for the world though. It’s so good to be home!

Outfit details:

Cardigan: from my mom

Blouse: Target

Branch necklace: gift from Courtney/Dolly & Boy Jewelry

Shorts: Gap

Sandals: Saltwater Sandals

What are you up to today? What is your latest obsession?

-Chelsea XO