1// I got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and luckily I am not in too severe of pain and the swelling is super minimal. However if you have any tips for later recovery, make sure to hit me up in the comments or shoot me an email, xoxoallisonnicole@gmail.com

2// for someone who is IN LOVE with ice cream quite like myself, this is the absolute cutest thing , &&&&&&&& it’s currently under $10!

3// my dad has been making super simple, but super yummy, crepes for my family ever since we were younger. as much as i love fruit crepes, he usually just sticks with butter and cinnamon and sugar and they’re AMAZING. here is a simple batter recipe so you can try your own at home!

4// I worked with 212 West a few posts back and their new lake collection is out and i am in love! You get 10% off your purchase! if you happened to miss my last post, check it out here!

5// have you ever heard of a 101 in 1001 list?! they’re super fun and motivating to do things you’ve always wanted to! look into them and maybe check out mine for some inpso! then share yours with me when you have it ready!

6// I have been OBSESSED with Young & Hungry lately while being stuck in bed because of my lack of wisdom teeth. It is on Netflix and you need to check it out if you haven’t already!

7// I have been eyeing this style of Free People dress for the longest time, and finding it in this crimson color makes me feel almost obliged to buy it for KU football games!

8// Like everyone else, I am dead over the cuteness of the pom pom sandal trend, and Amy styles hers just fabulously!

9// Sugar Paper has been one of my favorite office brands since Andie got me a notebook from them two years ago for Christmas & them teaming up with target…uh…hello? perfection.

10// want a pen pal or are you just another blogger obsessed with snail mail like i am! hit me up via email or any of my social medias if you wanna get to chattin!

happy friday friends! until next time,

xoxo, Ally

so guilty secret, I’ve had these shorts for two years and I think I’ve worn them more than a major of the socks that I own. & for someone who can’t fall asleep without socks on (I’m awful I know), that’s a lot of socks. The basic old time Lilly print is absolutely my favorite considering you literally can’t go wrong with the classic pink & green. Nothing says summer quite like it. As for this shirt, I picked it up in KC back over spring time and i LOVE it to pieces. it’s so easy to wear plain with any type of shorts, or I’ve also been adoring pairing it with colored denim. also it is comfy as heck and a half so that’s always a plus! As for my heart sunnies, I usually can’t find a ton of goodies in Urban Outfitters that are my style, but I have been looking around for a pair just like these and when I found them just browsing around i knew it was fate. I ended up wandering around the store for a bit and stepped out of my comfort fashion zone and actually found a few cute pieces I may pick up before college.

Big thanks to my “shanager” Shan for shooting with me in some real fun humidity yesterday. all the love to ya.

until next time, xoxo, Ally

And just like that, we are in the second week of July. It seems like the first 8 days flew by faster than a firework and here I am awaiting the end of summer already. But who can blame me when I have my annual family friend trip down to the lake and COLLEGE approaching here very soon! I had college orientation for KU this past week and would post some pictures except I only snapped some shots of our Lawrence eats…halfway through devouring them…so maybe college pics with come when college comes. Until that time, here’s some links I’ve been hooked on lately!

1// Carly comes in clutch once again ladies.What to bring to college post because I think I have a small addiction with these things.

2// So i’ve wanted a Swell water bottle for the longest time but have never been able to get myself to purchase one at their steep prices. However, THIS one in champagne gold is literally my soul color and i MAYYYYY have to bring out the card and make it a deal before college rolls around…

3// going of that last link, Paper Source is a GREAT website in general if you’re ever looking for a gift for a friend. There are all those knick-knacks no one REALLY needs but everyone secretly wants all in one place!

4// this isn’t really a link but I’ve been having a trillion and one people ask me what I get to drink at Starbucks during the summer so here ya go: iced vanilla coffee with coconut milk & whip!

5// you all know how I feel about good old snail mail, if you feel the same way, this is worth the read

6// with good reason of the fun (and shockingly fashionable) fruits, i , along with everyone else, have fallen in love with the pineapple. Check out this post with all things pineapple! & did i mention the writer goes to my future school?!?!?!?! AHH COLLEGE AGAIN!

7// considering it is summer and I find myself using food as an outlet to hang out with my friends, this guide to dining out and still being healthy has everything you need

8// heading to the DryBar is still on my bucket list, and they have similar blowout locations in my area, but this article on how they became what they are today is super fascinating.

9// vegan chocolate chip cookies gosh darnit sign me up.

10// lastly, HAPPY JULY AND HAPPY FRIDAY to the longest 4 day week of the year.

until next time, xoxo, Ally