Outfit: She Would Buy The Flowers Herself

Hollywood Studios is wonderfully odd. I mean really what is the point of Streets of America? Don't get me wrong I love it! It's a huge space of Disney property that isn't put to much use. Then again maybe that is what's lovely about it. Just a facade of buildings to tour through in a way you never would be able to in an actual city. It's a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the parks and not to mention a wonderful place for pictures. The entirety of Hollywood Studios is actual quite picturesque. It is just a mosh of every cliché thought about old Hollywood in the best way possible.

 Dress: Forever 21 (Similar) Belt: Forever 21 (Similar) Shoes: Old Navy Necklace: Antique (My Grandmother's)

What’s funny about this day is that it actual rained. When I say rained I mean it POURED for a good portion of the morning. So bad that me and my old roommates were forced to buy ponchos in order to be able to stand it while wandering around the park. This was a group made up of two Floridians and two Midwesterners. We’re use to rain, no actually use to storms. This was not the listen to the thunder roll in while drinking a cup of tea and strolling about type of rain though. It was awful which is why we bought $10 worth of cheap plastic to shelter us. It was the rain that permeates your entire being that leaves you feeling as though you’re covered in a fine layer of stick all day no matter how hard you try to dry off.  

(Come on who doesn't want to take picture in the "dangerous" part of the streets?)

There are two fun things about this photo. The first is that if you have seen Inside Out I am basically Joy. It’s a running joke that the friends who I visited with and I are basically the emotions personified (more on this in my next post). So, there I am with my perfected Joy pose. The other part is look at my shoes. This is from earlier in the day right after it stopped pouring and I was wearing a different pair of shoes because I was worried about the 80% chance of rain that had been predicted. They were sopping wet and I changed them almost immediately after this photo was taken. Always have an easy to carry pair of second shoes in Disney or wear flip flops. It rains all the time in Florida and you forget how nice it is to walk all day in a dry pair of shoes until you’re squish squashing all around. 

Until next time!

- Rebecca

*Photos by Alex*

Inspiration: Festival of Fantasy

I'm sorry guys, but for the next couple posts they are going to be Disney themed due to my recent trip. One thing that I simply had to discuss was the Festival of Fantasy parade in Magic Kingdom. It is by far my favorite thing to see in Disney and has a special place in my heart. When I worked in Disney World for four months last year I was able to be there for the opening of the parade on my favorite day in the world Dapper Day. It's one of my favorite memories and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Now whenever I have the chance to see Festival of Fantasy I grab it because it just reminds me of my program and helps me make new memories related to that time in my life.

Look at these absolutely gorgeous costumes! Disney outdid themselves with this parade I mean everything in it is stunning. I mean just look at that seashell themed one in the first photo. Breathtaking. 

 The circus ensemble is one of my favorites in the parade. It's so fun and the bowtie on it is incredible. If I could incorporate something like that in my everyday wear I would in a heartbeat. Then there was this coral before the Little Mermaid float that was a beautiful interpretation of the sea-creature.

The themeing of each of the costumes in context to the part of the parade it was in was spot on. While bright and very saturated in color they didn't overpower the floats or characters instead they worked well in compliment. They helped section each area off while also showing the transition to each  movie/character. Honestly it was great to see and absolutely genius on Disney's part.

Seriously whenever you have the time look up the parade on youtube you'll be mystified. It's incredibly well done and the score is wonderful too (though it will be in your head all day). I could watch it all day and everyday without becoming even the least bit bored. The best part is how interactive everyone is with those who are watching. When Peter and Wendy past they started yelling at me for sneaking about and stealing his hat (I have the cutest signed hat I bought when down there) Then Smee came up and tried to steal it because I was siding with the enemy and not him and his ol'codfish of a boss. 

Until next time!

Outfit: Ain't It A Glorious Day?

Have you ever seen the grass so green? Or a bluer sky?

Dress: Lauren Conrad/Kohls Shoes: Modcloth (Similar) Ears: Le Chapeau on Main Street Sunglasses: Old Navy

As you can probably tell I've been away in Disney World for a bit and let me tell you it was wonderful. It's my home. Ever since I participated in the Disney College Program a piece of my heart has belonged in the Magic Kingdom. As clichè as it sounds it is and will always be one of my favorite places. I mean come on can anything compare to that Castle?

As for this Minnie Mouse dress I don't think it's possible for me to gush enough about it. It has a subtle Disney pattern that I feel isn't overpowering in everyday wear (yay versatility). Plus it has the perfect marriage between length, structure, and material. It's twirly, but low risk for wind related fiascos. This dress has lined white fabric so it's not see through, but it still has a light airiness to it. It is simply perfect.

Also, let me just say that these shoes were strangely comfortable during the entire trip? I ended up having to wear them almost every day because everything else gave me blisters. Oxfords are apparently a must at Disney instead of comfy worn in flats. Who knew?

- Rebecca

                                                                     *Photos by Andy*