Simplicity and Snowshoes on a Sunday

Today is the Sunday before school starts. And I have never been so nervous for the beginning of a new semester. I'm usually the nerd who eagerly picks up my books and sharpens my pencils, excited for that first day. Now dread weighs me down. But the more rational part of my brain knows that I have always been able to balance school and work well and, by looking at grades alone, I have always excelled at school. I just need to keep telling myself, I can get through this...So, the Sunday before school begins, I thought I would wear something nice and relaxed. And also to share a bit of a favorite pastime that comes with all the snow that hit us this past week.

Snowshoeing!

We were out at Harlow Lake. Back in the summer we were out here, that post here. In the picture below, you can see the ice fishing shanties, another favorite pastime of U.P.er's in the winter. I haven't gone ice fishing yet, but my husband promises to take me at some point. That will certainly be an interesting post...

I love the simplicity of this outfit paired with this brooch. Plus this sweater is so comfy. I love it.

Sweater: Husband's

Pants: Younkers

Boots: Don't remember

Brooch: vintage

Harlow Lake and Red Tights

It has been a long week! Sooo...long. But now it is Friday and I can sleep in tomorrow!


I am sitting here waiting for my chicken noodle soup to finish delish-ifying itself in a crock pot. Yep, a crock pot, we'll have to see how that goes. And I want to share some pictures of the beautiful Harlow Lake, which is located just outside of Marquette, that was taken a couple weekends ago.


I feel like I am failing a little in the outfit area, especially since I haven't posted all week, I should come back with something amazing right? Well, I'm hoping the red tights and the scenery make up for the, in my opinion, a mediocre outfit. 

Cabins you can stay at, I would love to do it next summer for a weekend. 

Glasses I found on the ground, and I felt like I was finding the ancient artifact of a lost people by coming across this piece of lost civilization in the middle of the woods, thus the picture.

Dress: Forever 21

Cardigan: Target

Tights: Vera Wang via Kohls

Boots: Madden Girl

Belt: Kohls

Sunglasses: Target

I don't know if anyone out there does this, but play with outfits until it finally looks perfect. Well, this outfit needs some tweeking. But I love the red tights. Love colored tights so much! But what about colored tights at work? Any opinions? Yay or nay?

Sister's wedding is next weekend so hopefully I will get some great posts up, especially one on rewearing the bridesmaid dress. Yes, it is possible.