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Thursday, September 27

(two) little girls in a big world (salt lake city)


it started with a phone call 
with the crankiest travel agent i think delta employs. did i want a direct flight, leaving me with a seven or even twelve hour layover or did i want a multi-stop connection flight leaving me in salt lake just in time for the next flight to wyoming? hold on, i thought to myself, a layover in salt lake city? home of one of my all time favorite bloggers and one of my closest blog friends i have? i got off the phone after being frustrated to the point of tears, got online for myself, and there it was. layover in salt lake. two texts laters, a clear schedule on her part, and we had an entire morning scheduled. it felt too good to be true. in the middle of two weeks of absolute chaos and stress, it was like a little piece of salvation to rest my head on. and boy, did i need those few hours of time to let my brain defog. 
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first things first
kylee picked me up from the airport at 8:00am. it hit me just as she was about to pull up to the curb while i was on the phone with her that i was about to meet someone i met through blogging for the very first time. i wasn't even nervous until that moment before i got into her car, but the second i did, it was like everything had fallen into place. first of all, she is even more adorable in person than on her blog, which i didn't think was possible. i couldn't believe it. here was the girl i was used to seeing on a computer screen RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES. it was insanity. and it didn't feel like i was meeting someone for the first time or that i'd never hung out with this girl. truly, we were already friends, i'd already poured my heart out in email countless times before, and not a second of our morning was awkward. it was the exact opposite. it fit. it felt normal. in fact, i've probably never felt more normal in my life because here was this amazing person who knew me perhaps in the most "me" way possible- through my blog, writing, and emails. she took me to eggs in the city where i tried fresh strawberries on my french toast for the very first time and i also insisted on buying her breakfast because she'd picked me up after all and also because who knew when the next time an unforeseen circumstance would land me with a layover in SLC again?
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i made it my goal for the morning
that if we went shopping, i'd find a polka dot pull over sweater. kylee luckily scored on two adorable tops at forever21 and although i could have spent a trillion dollars there (oh, the collars on those blouses...) i held out. h&m was another failure. so off to nordstroms we went. now, i have never really been through or shopped in a "true" nordstroms. the one i've been to has a junior's section the size of a candy store. it was here that i found not what i came looking for, but the dress that made both of our hearts stop and it was one of those items you see in a store and know you won't be walking away from.  after, we walked around temple square, took pictures, did some walking, and enjoyed the cool morning turned warm sunny afternoon.
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everything about this morning
reminded me of why i blog. i started blogging to document life for myself through pictures and words, but slowly it also became about finding people with similar interests that i could relate to. hanging out with kylee was like reconnecting with an old best friend- someone who just "got" me and all the weird things i'm obsessed with. i mean, who can talk about blogging and gossip about bloggers for twenty minutes straight? our coordinating outfits weren't planned and i think it kind of made our day to be complimented in every store we went into- two fashion bloggers shopping together. no subject off limits, hanging out like it really wasn't actually a big deal because it felt so natural when in reality this was the greatest thing to happen in my blogging experience yet. i can now call this gorgeous, sweet, too nice for words girl a best friend. she is everything her blog is and maybe that's what struck me most. you don't think someone can be as perfect as they seem on their blog, but truly, kylee is all that and more. this is a day i'll never forget. i'm still pinching myself. also, still can't get over her perfect boots and mint tights. 

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dress: Ruche // cardigan & sandals: Urban Outfitters

15 comments:

Natasha said...

Aw! This totally made me smile. You guys are so adorable. What a fun experience, getting to meet each other in person!

Any idea where Kylee got her boots? They are awesome!

xoxo

Shawnee said...

how fun! you two are adorable :) xx

kylee said...

YOU BLOGGED! that is ME on YOUR blog. that is US in the flesh. this is the BESSSTT!
"not a second of our morning was awkward". that is what i love most about that meet up, despite the awkward things i did, it wasn't awkward at all. i still think you're so great for buying me breakfast (thank youuuu!), how did i repay you? with keys in the car. but it really did make my day when i got compliments in public, NEVER BEFORE HAS THAT HAPPENED, i swear it's because i was with you! oh my maggie, you are way too nice and way to awesme and waaaay too pretty. the fact that you think so highly of me sort of melts my heart (in the best way possible). i feel so lucky to have met you, so blessed, so honored. i have had a few blogger meet-ups, all of which have been great, but this... this was the BEST (probably always will be).

ps. natasha, i got my boots from an etsy store. here is the info:
http://kyleerowley.blogspot.com/2011/05/shoe-love.html

kylee said...

me again (just going to spam your comment feed like we spammed everyone's insta feed). i meant to tell you that the post title is genius.

Kelly said...

How fun! I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful time. And that you finally had french toast with fresh berries :)

Veronika Novotny said...

I LOVE meeting up with other bloggers - it's seriously the most amazing community, ever!! And you look gorgeous lady, love what you wore, your outfit could not have been more perfect! Smooches! V

Meg! said...

Aw, I love this! I'm so glad you got to meet up with her, she seems amazing! And you have definitely done more cool things in SLC now than I have, and I've been here for like.. THREE WEEKS. <3

Mary said...

It's awesome that just the other day you "introduced" us readers to Kylee when you linked to her blog. I started following her then, and just a few days later you're meeting up. Too cute.

Unknown said...

LOVED THIS POST!
This was exactly how I felt meeting Jen for the first time. Love love love love love! And this is probably how I'll feel when you and I meet whenever that happens...HAVE A LAYOVER IN CA NEXT TIME???? :)

Love your dress! <3

maggeygrace said...

@Mary MARY if you read this you should email me someday! You always comment on my blog and I don't know how to reach you and say hello:)

Maggie Shirley said...

Meeting blogging friends in real life is easily the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I'm glad you got to meet her! Sounds like such a fun day.

Unknown said...

You two are like peas and carrots! So cute, and I love what you're both wearing! I love when I easily connect with other bloggers and I feel like I can hang out with them like we've been friends forever!-Jessica L

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Brissa said...

i absolutely love kylee. you're right. meeting her isn't awkward at all. she just makes you feel at home and completely comfortable. and blog gossiping with her by far the best blog gossiping sessions i have ever had. ever.

Natalie said...

As Maggie already said, getting to meet blog friends in real life was one of the most fantastic experiences ever, and I'm so glad that you got to do that. It looks like you two had such a great time together and you're both so adorable. :)

Unknown said...

SUCH adorable looks! so pretty & playful. xoxo linds {{www.rubygirlblog.com}}