Bisbee, Arizona was founded in the late 1880s as a copper, silver, and gold mining town. Mining was successful, and the population of the town soared in the early 20th century. But what goes up must come down: by 1950, the boom was over and the population dropped to less than 6,000. The mild climate and picturesque scenery led to Bisbee's rebirth as an artists' colony in the 1970s. Although it has seen many changes since then, the place still feels like a calming retreat. Away from the hubbub of city life, one instantly notices the tranquility of downtown Bisbee. The trip made me appreciate the simpler things. Afternoon haze. A coffee break on an outdoor patio. A sunburnt nose. The setting sun. Love.
My clothing choices match the town perfectly: easy, simple, and a little bit quirky. A local complimented me on my shorts and told me "the pattern looks just like a painting from far away!" (I feel like they would have lost their credibility if I told him I got them for $14 at Forever 21.) Downtown Bisbee was filled with more quirky patterns. The ones in the pictures above were on the tops of picnic tables in a little restaurant hidden in an alleyway.
* Many thanks to everyone for their recent support, especially in my last two moody posts. Last week was a bad week filled with too much uncertainty. But life is filled with uncertainty, and as much as I don't like it, I can't plan my entire life out today and know that's exactly how it's all going to pan out. So I'm going to have to back off and try my best to live for today. Whatever that means.
Top, sunglasses: Urban Outfitters
Shorts: Forever 21
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace: J.C. Penney
Oh gosh, you sound exactly like me right now. I always try to plan out my entire life. My problem right now is that I can't plan anything out exactly and it is making me super stressed! I need to live more in the moment and stop getting so ahead of myself!
ReplyDeleteLove the print on your shorts. F21 eh? I'll have to get me a pair :-)
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Shorts! Can't wait for shorts and skirts w/o tights season...
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Very nice outfit! I love your shades too. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, I love those prints you've added in between photos! So summer-y.
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Hi! Bisbee sounds like my kind of place! You look very artistic and cute! Love the boots and the tablecloth patterns!
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lovely outfit! your sunnies are still perfect and love the shorts !:)
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very nice photos!
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I've grown up with pictures of Bisbee hanging in my house and hearing stories from my parents about how cool it is, but we've never stopped by in our trips to Az. I'd love to go though!
ReplyDeletegorgeous shorts, and I love the sunglasses. uber vintagey.
oh, and thanks so much for the comment :)
Gorgeous prints--and even more gorgeous sunglasses! It's like summer is here in the most beautiful way!
ReplyDeleteIt's valuable to explore new looks, especially when they synch with a new place you're visiting. Try on new designs and approaches to fashion; see how they fit. I agree the skirt matches the ethos of Bisbee.
ReplyDeleteYour inner turmoil is regretably necessary in developing as a person but the consolation is you will end up a wiser woman. Hang in there.
I adore your cute little quirky patterns....:)
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Oooh I love those shorts and sunglasses!! :D
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ReplyDeleteYou're just too cute! And that seems like such an interesting town!
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*lol* Yep, mentioning Forever 21 might have spoilt their credibility :-D but they look indeed gorgeous & edgy!
ReplyDeleteThese table cloths look awesome, makes me want to sit down at such a table asap!
I wish life was a bit more plannable, too, but it isn't & maybe that's not even a bad thing? Not all surprises have to be bad, even though it sometimes might feel that way.
i am way behind on my blog reading, but i am loving your AZ photos! you know how to pull off a crop top...that is a TRUE compliment. most people wearing them shouldn't be. :)
ReplyDeleteThe shorts are great, and in general I've really enjoyed your Arizona posts--informative and with a great laid-back vibe. Just how I like to dress in hot places. : )
ReplyDeleteReally nice look and post! Is so nice! Kisses:)
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Love the pattern on your shorts too. Sounds like you had a good trip and the locals sound lovely.
ReplyDeleteThose shorts are incredible.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good trip to a friendly place :)
Best part of holidays is appreciating the simple things in life. That skirt does look like a painting!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think that was you in the first photo! I thought it was out of a magazine! (See how great your photography skills are?) Great collage. I may have to check out this place when I go to Arizona in May.
ReplyDeleteI went through a horrid, horrid phase where I wanted to plan out the rest of my life in one sitting, and I just became frustrated and stressed out because there's so many things that I can plan (hope or dream) to achieve, but putting that much pressure on myself, when I was still young and everything's still uncertain; I didn't want to pigeon-hole myself into taking one path. And you'll turn out fine - more than fine; It's cliche to say that everything happens for a reason, but hopefully that will give you some sort of solace or relief.
ReplyDeleteAnd on a more fashion-related note: fabulous shorts! They really do look like a work of art :)
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You look gorgeous. Love the patterns. And I love you!
ReplyDeleteWe head home in the morning. I'm going to miss Arizona too. Wish we had been here at the same time. I guess this just means you'll have to come to SF!
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I love your strawberry pink sunglasses. I think it's beautiful for spring and summer!
ReplyDeleteI love that post with those wonderful pictures you took.
ReplyDeleteYou look very beautiful (not nice, BEAUTIFUL), as usual. You are such a big inspiration for me. I do love your short trousers, and your glassers are perfect!
PS : I hope the "whatever that means" is not too negative. Whatever that means, I hope you know you have my full support.
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit, simple but so perfect! I totally know what you mean about the uncertainty. Its so crazy. I try to "live for today" but really, who does that anyway?!
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loving those colorful patterns!
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Amazing photos! I love the sunglasses x
ReplyDeleteI was JUST thinking how that first photo looks exactly like something that would come out of an Urban Outfitters catalog...then I saw that's exactly where you got the sunglasses! Awesome. That is one way cool picture.
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