Alyssa Dawson

when you’re in the depths of despair

top: jcpenny (similar), cardi: thrifted (orig. jcrew), pants: tjmaxx (similar), boots: famous footwear (similar), boot cuffs: c/o Alyssa Dawson Design (and the pictures are not in focus, so I apologize) Sometimes I think I’m over dramatic like Anne. After all, my middle name is Anne -yes with an “e” my mother is a sophisticated woman no doubt. But sometimes I feel like I’m in the depths of despair, mine is a little different because I’m not an orphan, that poor Anne girl. When I’m in the depths of despair I tend to find a way… Read More

that’s what I’m talkin about

PICTURE CREDIT With the fall and winter season upon us I get really excited. I love the Arizona winter. It’s not too cold, but cold enough to have to bundle up. When I think of the winter season I think about dressing warm. When I think about dressing warm I think about big chunky scarves, leg warmers and blankets. Thinking about them makes me want to make them. Here are some chunkys that are necessary for a warm winter. Super chunky scarf This girl takes some of the most random pictures, but her chunky scarves… Read More

weekend shenanigans

This weekend was definitely the weekend that brought fall to Arizona. There was a nice crisp breeze during the day, and when you stood in the sun it felt oh-so-right. In our neighborhood it was garage sale weekend. I was so excited because I remember when I was a kid how huge garage sales were. Almost every other house used to sell/give away their junk, and it all seemed like one really big party. Well, in case you didn’t know, times have changed and now there is only one garage sale for every twelve… Read More

my week in pictures

Let me tell you about Bell{e}. She is a one-of-a-kind, warm hearted, loving, girl who longs for affection. Every week at AHS I fall in love with a few animals and watch on the website to make sure they get adopted. Its like my mission of sorts. My favorite part about Bell{e} is that if you stop petting her she will nose bonk your hand to get you to keep going. She got adopted this week, so all is well in the world. It seems as though those cold or warm, whatever the weather demands,… Read More

awkward and awesome

Top: downeast basics, cardi: jcpenny, jeans: nordstrom, sandals: famous footwear(I think?), watch: no longer selling, earrings: walmart Awkward When it’s windy outside, you have your backpack on, and something keeps hitting your bum. You look behind you to see if someone is playing a trick on you and realize that the cuplrate is your backpack straps. For a second there I thought it was possible that someone was actually hitting my bum. When someone steals your seat and then you have to steal someone elses because there aren’t any open seats in the class. Getting… Read More