Disgusting muggy-warm weather today...alas and alack, now I feel sticky and shiny all the time! If only those beautiful winter months would return! I definitely hold to the fact that you can always put more on, but you can only take so much off :)

This week I will be visiting a possible off-campus housing option with my roomies...I certainly hope it works out, since it would save a pile of money and trouble. Plus, it's nice just to be independent and in a home, isn't it? Anywho, keep you updated on that (perhaps even post some pics).

I think I'll take the rest of the afternoon to finish some summer class homework, read some "Momentary Marriage" by John Piper, and chat with our new Japanese foreign exchange student. Should be quite fun...I adore Sundays!

<3 Cambria
{brown military dress from Forever 21 via Goodwill $6, beige heels from Goodwill $5, and striped belt from Forever 21 was free}

Ode to a Long Work Day

Oh work, I am so grateful to have you
But I'm sure standing in this shoe
To do my ten hour shift at Border's
For my feet, is a tall order.

And I'm off to work with my lovely books and lovely coworkers for the next ten hours...such loads of fun :P Leaving my poor family at home and leaving my poor feet cooped up in these shoes all day! We will see if I survive...might be a close call, ya know. More later <3
Cambria

P.S. This skirt was a DRESS but I liked it better this way, so I did some DIY :)

{vintage flowered skirt from Goodwill, gifted brown tank from Old Navy, white cabled sweater from Penney's, vintage straw/leather belt from Goodwill, beige shoes from Goodwill, yellow bow from Claire's}

Well perhaps darling Miss Jess isn't going to keep up her end of the blogging deal?! Alas, her days are so filled with pleasure reading and soaking up the sun...Ha, although today there isn't a glimpse of sunshine anywhere. Thus the pathetic indoor photos outside my make-shift summer room at home. It's actually quite wonderful up here in the attic...My bed, desk, and portable/collapsible wardrobe are all hung with sheets for more privacy--like a fort! I've got a couple posters waiting to be hung on the sloped ceiling, and a lovely array of books and old mugs on my shelving unit. And of course, I have my little box of "memorobilia" (sp?) and letters from my sweetheart <3 I miss him...and Jess...sigh, summer isn't as excellent as one would think.

Love <3 Cambria
{gifted floral/lace tunic FROM PARIS!!!, tan linen shorts from Forever21, vintage leather belt from Goodwill, lacey socks from free bag, vintage sandals from Goodwill}

Oh, We’ll Fill the Metro Skies with Country Air

As I write, I'm listening to the live version of Coldplay's "Yellow" on my Pandora station. I just don't understand the appeal of recorded "live" music. Who wants to listen to strangers squealing (or, dear heaven, singing) through their favourite song? Why do some enjoy lyrical and musical deviations from their proclaimed favourite songs (doesn't that defeat the reason they liked the song in the first place)? And as for the eternal instrumental portions added in...well, one can only listen to a song for so long, in my opinion. Perhaps someone can enlighten me :)

On another note (Coldplay live aside), I had a delicious lunch today, thanks to my darling cousin Anna :) We went to her college cafeteria together and had stir fry (mine was shrimp!)and then I had some pita bread and hummus. Yes, too many ethnically diverse foods for one meal, I admit--but sooo tasty. That lunch kinda defines my life, actually...I'm eclectic because my decisions aren't based on normalcy or tradition or probably anything very integrated. I just know what I believe, what I want, and what I've evaluated from around me. Whatever I choose ends up being a blend of all of that...with unique results sometimes :)

Which might explain why I eat stir-fry and hummus pitas...or why I love cheese but hate cheddar...or why I don't like chocolate but adore chocolate soy milk...or why I like to eat healthy but can't stay away from fruit candy...or why my closet contains such a hodgepodge!!!

<3
Cambria
[dress from H&M, tank top from Penney's, red polka-dot shoes from Kohl's, bow hair clip from H&M]

Summer Lovin'

So, it's officially summer vacation and everyone is moved back into their homes and feeling those "moving-home blues."
Now, I know what everyone must be thinking... what will become of "Two for Tea?!" Cambria and Jessica aren't living together...how will they continue taking pictures of their fabulous outfits?!
We wondered the same thing...
Not to fear! We plan on still trying to take a couple shots each week (remember how my mom is super into this blog? hello new photographer!). While it probably won't be everyday, it will still be some!

This picture was taken yesterday, aka "the dreaded move-out of our apartment day." After a stressful morning of lost keys, vacuums, and other stressful things, we decided the best way to spend the afternoon would be downtown, checking out a bread shop which is conveniently located right next door to a little cheese shop. So, we got a tub of garlic chevre cheese, a few rolls (and a scone for me!), a Pellagrino, and a glass bottle of Coke, and sat outside, and watched the interesting people downtown. It was simply a wonderful afternoon! Let's do it again! :)

Until next time,
Jess

She's Got Whatever It Is...

Hello and Happy Mother's Day! Any moms out there? My mom is quite the avid follower... she thinks we're cute :) Love you mommy! Thanks for your fashion advice! :)
ah...she's great. :)

I know you have seen this outfit before...(maybe? swing dancing? :) )BUT! You haven't seen these SHOES! Check them out. Black, t-strap, kitten heels, Naturalizer brand from....GOODWILL!!! 6 bucks. yes please. :) Cambria found them first, saw they were an 8 1/2 and passed them over to me...good friend that she is :) I could probably sleep in these babies...but, that would be weird and I should probably stick to dancing in them. Anyways, they're pretty great...Also, this outfit...I like it. :) The skirt is just PERFECT for dancing (from Marshalls like 5 years ago...). When I spin in it people have to move out of the way...it's fun. :)

Other than that exciting news...I made Gazpacho with my 15 year old brother, today. He gets 20 extra credit points in Spanish class for making it...and let me tell you. It tastes great. :)
Maybe I'll post a picture of him at a later date...He's a stud. My friend Ellie took our pictures for us to make a photobook from Shutterfly for Mother's Day. She loved it...tears were shed and she is out walking around the neighborhood showing all the other moms how good looking her kids are...sigh.
If you haven't checked out Shutterfly before, you should. It's like...glorified scrapbooking. It's great :)

Okay...now, I really need to do homework. story of my life. ugh

Love you!
Jess

PS: It was so windy when these pictures were taken! I love the two pictures of Cambria...wind+skirts=always a dangerous time... :)
also kileen thinks the first picture is oddly proportioned. It's sort of true...she says my legs are like "sky-scraper legs"
i'm not sure how i feel about that.