Winter Wears / Barista Style

       On days like today, Mother Nature is trying to fool us into thinking it's late fall… when in reality it could just be Winter blooming into early Spring, or it might be Missouri's weather giving us a break from it's frigid temperatures (or teasing us, rather). In winter I like to revert to a simpler color palate. Moseying around in variations of the same outfit all season. This is my typical work-style. I work a part-time job as a barista at a Local coffee roaster & tasting room. 

I absolutely love my camel coat and black booties. 

 There is rarely a day when I leave my house with out my Daniel Wellington watch strung tightly around my wrist. 

Coat - Forever 21 / Top - Forever 21 / Jeans - Levi's / Boots - Target / Watch - Daniel Wellington

Warmly, 

Sarah Stracke

Thanks for the photos Sharon! 

Youthful Aspirations

Celebrating the coming of Spring fills me with the utmost amount of joy. I couldn't ever obtain enough flowers, ripe fruit, or iced coffee during this season. Walks in the neighborhood and wearing hats around town causes an unbreakable smile across my face.

 The other day I got off of work, bought four of the most perfectly ripened red bartlett pears, a coconut water vanilla iced latte, and rushed over to Nate's apartment for an afternoon walk, before grabbing dinner at a local food truck (with the most incredible Mexi-Thai tacos!!). The weather was 73 and cloudy and we walked with bliss. Springfield is known for moody forecasts, so of course we were savoring this weather with the knowledge and probability that we might have to grab a coat for the next morning.

That evening, I met with a good friend who was in town from school. We had pastries and coffee and talked about dreams and our exciting youthful aspirations. Chatting about life and hazy desires always leaves me with a certain fuel of inspiration and motivation to continue to press on towards ultimate goals. 

 Spring is such a refreshing season. It's always a marvelous reminder of new beginnings and tangible hope. I'm welcoming Spring with open arms and bright eyes. I hope you allow Spring to bring exhilarating ideas and feelings into your hearts. 

Warmly // Sarah

Outfit Details : Hat/Forever21, Top/Forever21, Jeans/Vintage, Shoes/Target.

It was the First Day of Summer.

Dress// Love Birds Boutique | Hat// Forever 21

Yesterday was officially the first day of Summer and let me tell you it felt like it! I was more than happy to find some shade to snap these pictures in. 

So let's talk about this dress! My friend Amanda Rose sent me this lovely little number from her new boutique! Isn't it perfect? It's my favorite balance of modern meets western. It's so perfect for summer and it's now probably the most comfortable dress I own.

Friends, you've got to check out her variety of dresses on their (newly launched -yay!- ) website. 

www.lovebirds.storenvy.com

I hope you enjoyed your first day of Summer! Let's plan a float trip!

Truly // Sarah

Follow her and her boutique on Instagram :

@amanda0rose

@thelovebirdsboutique

Summer is Calling.

// Outfit Details : Denim Levi's Jacket (kids size, cut the sleeves off) - Thrifted / Tank - Thrifted / skirt - gifted from dear Bridget / Boots - Flea Market find //

I can't stop thinking about that blackberry bush that grows behind my house or dreaming of reading under the shade of a tree with ice tea in my hand.

Picnics by the lake sound too nice and enjoying cucumber sandwhiches on the porch has got me romancing.

Walking barefoot while watering the flowers and floating on the river with the current pushing you along are images I can't break free of.

Summer is calling me and I can't resist the emotions that it brings.

Truly // Sarah