May 2013
5 posts
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No School Like the Old School
Thrifted denim jacket, Stylemint tee, Modcloth skirt, Born oxfords, Forever 21 belt
This skirt is definitely making the rounds these days. What’s more versatile than a full, black skirt? I basically wore this same outfit last fall, and I think it bears repeating. Today I had a first grader tell me “You dress old school with the bow and the earrings. I like it!”...
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Mint Daisies
T.J. Maxx dress (worn as a top), Modcloth skirt, Target loafers
My best friend got married this weekend, and this is what I wore to her family dinner the night before the wedding. We had found this mint dress the day before while shopping together, and I could not pass it up! It’s such a sweet dress that looks almost vintage. It’s a little short for my taste, so I...
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Summer Magic
Modcloth dress, H&M sweater, Forever 21 earrings, Kate Spade bangle, Payless heels
There was a sprinkler on the lawn, so naturally I had to take outfit pictures in front of it! This dress seems ideal for a picnic, so I guess sprinklers on the lawn is the next best thing. I’m so looking forward to summer being here.
{Miss...
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Retro Cinco de Mayo
Adrianna Papell dress (via T.J. Maxx and worn as a top), Modcloth skirt, Seychelles heels, Target earrings
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Garden Girl
Target shirt, Anthropologie pants & wedges, headband (gift)
I’ve been studying really hard for my comprehensive exams the last few weeks, and my sister snapped these pictures right as we were headed out the door to my friend’s bridal shower. It was a garden theme, so floral pants seemed appropriate.
April 2013
13 posts
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Over the Top
Nordstrom cardigan & shirt, Anthropologie wedges & bracelet, Zara(?) pants, Banana Republic, Charming Charlie, & vintage rings, Bauble Bar cuff, Kate Spade & La Vie Parisienne bangles, Modcloth bracelet, jade bangle
My bff bought these pants for me in Germany. I love the mix of mod, floral prints. They’re kind of outrageous, and I decided to pair them with...
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Spring Day
Thrifted denim jacket (Goodwill), Modcloth dress, Born oxfords, Silver Lining Decor necklace
I really like this pink dress. It’s one of my favorite colors to wear, and I love the fabric. It’s so subtly shiny, and I love the nod to the ’60s in the loose babydoll shape.
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Between Fairy Tales and Heartbreaking Realism
Modcloth chambray & bracelet, Threadsense skirt, La Vie Parisienne bangle, Anthropologie cuff, Born oxfords
I got a smog screening for my car today, and the mechanic told me that I looked “like a fairy tale princess.” That was enough to make my day. After looking through these pictures, though, I think I look like I belong in The Grapes of Wrath. I think...
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Warm Days
Anthropologie dress, wedges, & bracelet, Kate Spade & vintage rings, Revlon “Orange Flip” lipstick
Spring is here to stay, and I’m loving being able to wear pretty sundresses. I’m especially charmed by this dress. I love the retro feel, bright coral color, and back detail. I’m also pretty into this bracelet. It kind of reminds...
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Country Girl
Vintage blouse, Cynthia Rowley tank (via T.J. Maxx), Anthropologie jeans, Born oxfords
I’d like to start off by saying that windy afternoons are not my favorite. I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie, and the episode “Country Girls” in the beginning of the series is priceless, mainly for the fact that Nellie calls Mary and Laura “country girls” in a...
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Icy Colors
Talbots shirt & skirt, Sole Society heels, Kate Spade earrings, Modcloth hair clip, Revlon “Fire and Ice” lipstick, Sally Hansen “Mint Sprint” nail polish
I found this skirt for $2. Actually, it was $1.99. I was in a Talbots outlet with my mom, and for some reason, they couldn’t seem to sell this skirt. I love the silver shine and...
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Skates
Gap dress, vintage sweater & skates
Here are the skates I’ve been alluding to lately. I had been wanting some for quite some time, and when I found these I was so excited—only to remember how hard roller skating is! Seriously, how did I do this so effortlessly as a kid? I’ve been practicing almost everyday, and I must say that I’m having the best time....
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Red
Nordstrom sweater & pants, T.J. Maxx sweater, Target loafers, Gap socks, Sally Hansen nail strips, L’Oreal “Penelope’s Red” lipstick
We’ve had two days of crazy wind, which has caused me to turn once again to my favorite bag lady sweater and socks. I figured that I might as well put on some red lipstick and make the most of it.
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Hot Pink
Vintage dress, Modcloth belt, Seychelles heels, Revlon “Love That Pink” lipstick
My best friend and I found this jewel of a dress in a local vintage store. This is the first maxi dress I’ve owned, and I must say that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of chiffon trailing behind you. So of course I ended up putting on my new (to me) roller skates and...
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Blooms Be Gone
{Dog/owner portraits with my sis}
T.J. Maxx shirt, Sanctuary jeans, Born oxfords, Anthropologie hair tie
The blossoms are long gone now, and the branches are full of almonds. These pictures were taken on a rather perfect spring day spent planting zinnias and reading. I love days like these when it first begins to be warm. Outfit-wise, I found this...
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Jeans and a T-Shirt
T.J. Maxx shirt, Nordstrom jeans, Keds
Truth be told, I was a little wary of the peplum trend that’s been all the rage for the last couple of years or so. I mean, theoretically, I get them, and I like them on other people, but I could never buy one myself. They just didn’t make me too excited. I really happen to like this one, though. I love the lace and the...
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Blue Skies
T.J. Maxx sweater, Target jeans, Keds
I’ve mentioned before how much I love Keds. I love how classic they look and feel. For years, they really were the standard tennis shoe. Hayley Mills wears them in The Parent Trap, which obviously shows that I’m in good company.
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Easter Sunday
{Just as it started to rain. Note the cute puppy in the background}
Forever 21 coat, Modcloth skirt, T.J. Maxx sweater, Seychelles heels
We’ve had the warmest March, which was only to be threatened by the thunder and lightning that came Saturday night, but it was nice and warm Sunday afternoon. The weather, though, made it difficult to get dressed. I wanted...
March 2013
9 posts
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Put a Bow on It
Talbots shirt, Modcloth skirt, Sole Society heels, Kate Spade ring, Revlon “Fire & Ice” lipstick
Well, here is another shirt given to me by my grandma. I love the color, and it seemed like the perfect thing to wear with this skirt and my new heels on a lovely spring day. I’m kind of in love with these heels. I got the last pair in my size and was so happy...
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Camping Whimsy
Modcloth chambray, Gap jeans, T.J. Maxx scarf, Target flats, Betsey Johnson earrings
I never go camping. I went one time when I was about 10 or so years old. It wasn’t my favorite thing ever. Since then, I’ve never really wanted to go camping—except for my occasional indulgence of an inspiring pin or two on pinterest. If I were to go camping, however, this is...
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St. Patrick's Day Blazer
Free People blazer, Nordstrom sweater, Anthropologie cords, Modcloth heels, I Love Paris necklace & bracelet
I’m not really much of a blazer person. Other than the vintage plaid one that I picked up at a thrift store earlier this year, I’ve never really worn blazers. They’re kind of not really my thing, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t want...
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Fast Favorite
Anthropologie dress, vintage sweater, Modcloth whistle & bracelet, ? socks, Born oxfords, Target earrings
This dress has quickly become a favorite of mine. I love the details and how it can be dressed up or down, spring or winter. Here’s a few ways I’ve styled it recently.
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Spring Forward
Gap sweater, Modcloth skirt & necklace, Target loafers, Covergirl “Tempt” lipstick
We’ve been having some amazingly-lovely weather lately. Today was in the 70s, and I’m excited to wear my skirts and sundresses this week. Anyway, I felt that this was a perfect spring outfit.
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Skater Skirt
Forever 21 sweater, Gap skirt, collar via Groop Dealz, Target loafers & sunglasses, Hue tights, La Vie Parisienne & Kate Spade bangles, Modcloth bracelet, nail tutorial here
You may be wondering what this whole Groop Dealz thing is about. For one thing, you know that they’re down with the lingo as exhibited in the sweet spelling…Anyway, my sister sent...
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Taking Pictures of Yourself Is Hard, Yo
Vintage sweater, Forever 21 shirt, Nordstrom jeans, Born oxfords
For some reason, I didn’t end up with any good head-to-toe outfit pictures today. I did, however, end up with some more orchard pictures, so there’s that. Here’s to making it halfway through the week.
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No Larger Fields than These
Vintage sweater, Anthropologie dress, Target socks & loafers
Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Rise free from care before the dawn, and seek adventures. Let the noon find thee by other lakes, and the night overtake thee every where at home. There are no larger fields than these, no worthier games than may here by played.
—from Walden, Henry David...
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In Bloom
Modcloth shirt & heels, Target tutu dress, T.J. Maxx tights, Kate Spade bangle & earrings, Bauble Bar cuff, Charming Charlie & vintage rings, collar via Groop Dealz, Revlon “Siren” lipstick
This is one of my favorite times of year. As I drive home from work, I see nothing other than solid white blossoms of almond orchards. It’s kind of...
February 2013
10 posts
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Duck, Duck, Goose
Vintage sweater, Modcloth dress (worn as skirt), Target tights & flats, Kate Spade earrings
My grandma always seems to give away the best things. Luckily, she’s taken to consulting me before she takes things to the Goodwill, causing me to score some fun items, as seen here and here. This time around, she gave me this great sweater. It’s so sweet and precious, and I...
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Is It Spring Yet?
Target dress, Forever 21 shirt, Hue tights, I Love Paris necklace, Born oxfords
Well, here I am standing by a blooming tulip tree and a dead flower bed. It’s freezing cold—much too cold to stand outside without a jacket for too long, but I’m incorporating florals into my outfit hoping that it will somehow make spring arrive.
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Beehive
Forever 21 leopard coat, Anthropologie dress, Gap shirt, ASOS socks, Seychelles heels, I Love Paris bracelet, Charming Charlie and vintage rings, Revlon “Siren” lipstick
This was my first attempt at a beehive hairdo, and coincidentally I ended up taking these pictures by bee boxes. I wish that the camera were able to pick up the bees that were buzzing around...
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Standard
Vintage sweater, Target blouse, scarf (gift), Anthropologie cords, Born oxfords, Banana Republic ring
I found this sweater the other day and totally blew my (was perfect) budget (by only $13) because I had to have it. I love color—clothes just aren’t made in this shade of goldenrod anymore. I also love that it’s a bygone brand—Fritzi of California. I...
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Everywhere the Light Touches
T.J. Maxx sweater, Nordstrom collar, Target jeans, Born oxfords, Modcloth bracelet, La Vie Parisienne bangle, Sally Hansen “Pat on the Black” & OPI “French Quarter for Your Thoughts” nail polish
My mom told me today that this is the best outfit I’ve worn in a long time because it matches. She has a problem with my (what she calls) clashing...
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Pretty Pretty Princess Dress
Modcloth dress & heels, Old Navy shirt, Target socks, Banana Republic & Charming Charlie bracelets, necklace (gift)
I bought this dress a few weeks ago from Modcloth. I love this shade of pink, and you can’t really tell from these pictures, but it has sparkly thread running throughout. It’s all very saccharine, and I love it. This dress really makes me looks...
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Because It's True
Target jeans, blouse, & loafers, Forever 21 sweater, Kate Spade tote (via T.J. Maxx)
You guys, these pants were $6.88. Six dollars and eighty-eight cents. Seriously. What a steal. Anyway, this sweater has been on constant rotation since I bought it back in December. I like it because it goes with everything, and well, because it’s true.
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Knee Socks and Nail Polish
Forever 21 blouse, thrifted skirt, asos socks, Target t-strap heels, Sally Hansen “Gilty Party” nail polish
I kind of can’t stop wearing this blouse, and I also kind of can’t stop wearing mini skirts with knee socks. I also have a new favorite nail polish. It’s at once gold, silver, metallic, and shimmery. It’s also kind of the best thing...
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Rose Colored
Thrifted blazer, Forever 21 shirt, Anthropologie cords, Cole Haan oxfords, Kate Spade bangle, La Vie Parisienne bangle, Modcloth bracelet
I’ve really been into rosy pinks these days, from my hair to my oxford flats.
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Twirly Skirt
{I whip my hair back and forth}
T.J. Maxx sweater, Modcloth skirt, Seychelles heels
My hair’s pink, again. Over the summer, I experimented with temporary pink hair (as seen here, here, and here). I never straighten my hair, very rarely curl it, and, honestly, I don’t really know how to use a hair dryer. I lack commitment when it comes...
January 2013
11 posts
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Totally Clueless
Thrifted blazer, T.J. Maxx sweater & blouse, Anthropologie skirt, Target socks & loafers, Nordstrom necklace, Kate Spade bangle, Banana Republic bracelet, vintage costume ring, my mom’s vintage ring, Sally Hansen “Gilty Pleasure” & “Antiquated Gold” Crackle Overcoat nail polish
I bought this sweater and blouse while shopping...
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In Which Everything Is Windy and Rather Pink
Modcloth shirt, Nordstrom jeans, Seychelles heels, Sally Hansen “Gilty Pleasure” & “Antiquated Gold” Crackle Overcoat nail polish
Here is a simple outfit I wore on Saturday to run some errands. (If you haven’t noticed, I’ve kind of been living in this chambray). I don’t usually wear heels for things like a trip to the grocery store and...
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Tried and True
T.J. Maxx sweater, Modcloth shirt & skirt, Target tights, Born oxfords
I’ve had this B.B. Dakota floral skirt for years now, and it’s been a constant favorite of mine. I bought it as a sophomore in college, and I’m now almost finished with my master’s. I’ll always associate it with that spring semester, during which, I bought it. I think it will always...
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Plaid on Plaid--Again
Forever 21 sweater, thrifted blouse & blazer, Sanctuary jeans (via T.J. Maxx), Target loafers, Nordstrom headband, Bauble Bar cuff, La Vie Parisienne bangle, Kate Spade bracelet
This blazer is really inspiring me to push the boundaries of plaid and clashing. I always love to mix prints, but I also like the idea of prints—in this case, plaids—that don’t exactly...
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Plaid on Plaid
Thrifted blazer, Gap sweater, Target pants, Born oxfords
I found this great blazer at a thrift store. I’m guessing it’s from the ’90s based on the following:
it has shoulder pads
it was made in Yugoslavia
it’s a petite size small
I’m 5’10”
It’s pretty reminiscent of Clueless, and I dig it. I just couldn’t leave it at the thrift store, and I like the idea of clashing red,...
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Middle Ground
{My sister’s boyfriend. He was kind of happy that the ‘49ers won the game}
Forever 21 sweater & earrings, Anthropologie cords, Nordstrom wedges, ? bow, L’Oreal ”Penelope’s Red” lipstick
I went through a phase of not liking kitten heels. Even now, I usually don’t really want to waste my time on a lower heel. (Why not just wear a flat...
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Remaining Cheer
Modcloth sweater, T.J. Maxx dress, Anthropologie tights, Target loafers, Covergirl “Tempt” lipstick
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Leopard and Neon
Forever 21 coat & blouse, Gap pants, Born oxfords, thrifted earrings
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Color of the Year & Delusions of Grandeur
Forever 21 sweater, Modcloth shirt, Anthropologie cords, Cole Haan oxfords (Nordstrom Rack), I Love Paris bracelet & earrings, ? socks, Covergirl “Fairytale” lipstick
When I saw this rather stunning bracelet at a local store, I realized that I just couldn’t trust anyone besides me to take it home. There aren’t many pieces like that—pieces that...
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Russian Doll
Anthropologie dress, Gap shirt, Target tights, Nordstrom wedges, Forever 21 hat & earrings, Revlon “Fire and Ice” lipstick
During my recent cold, I spent a lot of time watching movies, one of which was The Pink Panther (1963). It’s a terrible movie—I mean, how many times can people switch rooms and ski down the mountain to the tune of “It Had Better...
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Pull Yourself Together
French Connection sweater, Modcloth shirt, T.J. Maxx cords, Target loafers, Anthropologie hair ties
I awoke on New Year’s Day with a serious sore throat. After two days of lying in bed and wearing giant bag lady sweaters and leggings, I finally felt good enough to get dressed. The warmest sweater I own and comfortable cords were the obvious choice, and when this adorable shirt...
December 2012
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Kill the Stranger...
Forever 21 coat, sweater, earrings, sunglasses, & hat (similar), Modcloth skirt & heels, Target tights, Revlon “Fire and Ice” lipstick
I recently purchased a vinyl record of the soundtrack to Charade (1963). I also recently purchased this leopard coat that I’m in love with. I’ve wanted a leopard coat for quite some time. Usually they’re incredibly...
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By the Light of the Tree
Target dress, Forever 21 blouse, T.J. Maxx tights, Sole Society heels; bracelets—Kate Spade, Bauble Bar, Banana Republic, La Vie Parisienne; rings—Charming Charlie, Banana Republic, vintage costume ring
These pictures were taken on Christmas Sunday after church. A tutu dress with tons of bracelets and rings seemed most appropriate. It was way too rainy to take pictures...
