Last Beach Day

Free People Crop // Splendid Pants // Ray Ban Sunnies // Vintage Necklace

Happy Labor Day everyone and happy birthday to me! To end the last weekend of summer here's a beach look taken a week before I moved to Richmond for college. 

Fall is my absolute favorite season, but it's sad to see the summer fade away. Now that I'm off at college and getting back into the swing of school, I'm really excited for the sweater weather in  a new city.

There are still summer posts to come (don't worry), so we can still pretend the hot weather will last forever. 

Have a great long weekend.

Put-Together-Cozy

Sorry for the radio silence this past week. It's been so cold and rainy that I haven't been inspired to create any note-worthy looks. The awful weather has made me want to stay inside all warm and dry, so I decided to shoot this look in my living room that I find really peaceful and cozy. 

This outfit is a simple comfortable one that is perfect for thanksgiving dinner if you need to look presentable in front of your extended family. Dressing up a pair of leggings is my favorite thing to do during the colder months because they are just so damn comfortable, yet I still like to keep it somewhat fashionable with suede boots and a printed tee. 

I always have a tradition of reading a book over Thanksgiving break. This year I'm reading Alexa Chung's It. Also, my family and I always go out and see the new Twilight movies together, but now that it's over we are seeing Catching Fire. Do you have any holiday traditions?

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers, stay warm.

Outfit Details:

Top- Isabel Marant pour H&M

Leggings- VS Pink

Cardigan- BP Nordstroms

Boots- Sam Edelman 

French Cowgirl

I took on the western trend full force today. This autumn I noticed I've worn a ton of menswear inspired looks, but today I just felt like dressing like a girl. Well, to an extent... a skirt is girly enough for me so I can throw on a bomber jacket like this Isabel Marant pour H&M one. Yes, it is a children's jacket and was a hell-of-a-lot cheaper than any of the women's clothes.

I don't venture into the children's department a lot (mostly because of awful memories as a pre-teen being force to still shop in the children's department), but I forgot how much cheaper and more convenient it is. Maybe I try it more often.

Am I the only one who's confused on how this is a western look, yet I feel o-so-french in it? I'll just credit that to Isabel.

Outfit Details:

Jacket- Isabel Marant pour H&M

Sweater- Michael Kors

Skirt- Lohman's  (designer unknown)

Boots- Urban Outfitters

Decided to add a little music to add to the mood/feeling of the outfit. Or at least it's what I think goes with it. Let me know what you think.

Double Breasted = Sea Captain. Right?

"Ahoy Mateys!" Is the phrase my jacket would say right? No? Well, I didn't see a sea captain look when I bought this jacket, but today a classmate kindly pointed that out. And the clicking of my heeled boots- well obviously that says I'm a teacher to another classmate. "Get back to class!"

I don't try to dress up as a sea captain or a teacher, it just happens. I put together an outfit on the basis that I like how it looks. I don't do it to impress people or shock them. So If I'm doing it for myself, why do I always get comments?

"Excuse me, who asked for your opinion?" Always runs through my mind when a comment is said about my outfit. It's not that the person meant to be hurtful or embarrass me, but it always seems to put me on edge. I guess all the bullies in middle school taught me to always be on my guard.

Comments about my outfits are said a lot to me, not in a nice way either: "In that outfit, you look like a (insert rude noun)." Hey, I wasn't going for that look, but thanks anyways. Maybe I'm too sensitive, but when it's said daily I'm going to get a bit sassy.

Next time try to look at me without comparing me. I appreciate compliments, so take a tip from these olive Theory trousers (which compliment my hair color nicely).  I'm just a chick in a double breasted jacket with "clickety- clack" booties, that's all.

Outfit Details:

Sweater- Thrifted

Jacket- Anne Taylor

Pants- Theory

Boots- Topshop

Necklaces- H&M and Tiffany and Co.

Dressing up or just styled well?

"You always dress up and look so nice so for school," was said to me the day I wore this ensemble by an underclassman. "But, but, but- this isn't even dressing up," I though in my head while thanking her with flushed cheeks. A semi-panic set in as I walked away. "Am I over-dressed? Do I look too grown up? I hope other people don't  notice my outfit," I thought.
It is not like me to question an outfit, but the compliment coming from an underclassman blindsided me. I knew she was genuine, but it sounded less like a compliment and more like a comment-- not a good one at that. I rushed to the bathroom to examen the evidence at question. To my surprise, when I looked in the mirror, the self doubt quickly disappeared once I saw how chic I looked.

But really-- to me this is not dressing up. This is just another outfit I wear to school, not to a fancy dinner or even church. Why is it that putting in effort and trying out new looks is considered "dressing up" at school?

I view this outfit as one that is put together well and possibly chic. Looking put together is my goal for every outfit. With them, I want to show that I am presentable and on my A-game. If you asked me to give a presentation that day, I would be ready, because my outfit says "I'm ready." I let my outfits speak for me, showing the world (well, my school) that I'm on top of things-- at least on the outside.

Outfit Details:

Top- Urban Outfitters
Under shirt- Banana Republic
Vest- H&M
Trousers- American Apparel
Boots- Urban Outfitters
Watch- Casio
Bracelets- Anthropologie, Etsy, Juicy Couture, Vintage

James Blake Concert

Last night my friend and I decided to go see James Blake perform at the 9:30 club. I'm not a die-hard James Blake fan, but I did know most of the songs played. 

What I didn't realize from listening to the album is how much electronic music is in his songs. I thought it was going to be him singing with some music is the back, but actually his voice supplemented the music played. 

I've never been to a show like that since I mostly like organic music, but I thought it was enjoyable. I only wish he sang more because his voice is beautiful. 

It was cold and we took the metro, so I wore something only semi revealing.

Again, sorry for the poor camera quality- I can't lug around my DSLR to concerts and night outings. I'm trying to figure out a solution for this problem.

James Blake performing "Life Round Here"

Outfit Details:

Jacket- H&M

Pants- Bebe

Top- American Apparel

Necklace- Zara

Boots- Urban Outfitters

Leather Jacket

Last week I finally spent my birthday money on this lovely lambskin jacket from BCBG Max Azria. I chose this blackberry color since I already have a black, brown, and grey leather jackets. I love the smell and the soft buttery texture of this jacket. 

To keep this fall outfit simple I paired it with some basic jeans and a tight turtle neck. Topping it off with this felt hat to give it some more edge. 

The leaves have started falling and the air smells crisp, which means autumn (my favorite season) is here.

Outfit Details:

Top- BCBG Max Azria

Leather Jacket- BCBG Max Azria

Jeans- Zara

Bracelets- Coach and Juicy Couture

Hat- Urban Outfitters

Scarf Print

Another causal school look-- and many more to come. This is sort of a fall transition outfit because of the light weight silky scarf print shorts. You can make really any pair of shorts fall appropriate by pairing them with a sweater and some black tights.

I am head-over-heels in love with this sweater by Vince; which I did get on sale at the outlet Saks Fifth ave. It is so versatile because it's black and it's so warm and cozy.

I know these Chelsea boots from UO will be a staple this winter for me because they pretty much go with anything and don't hurt my little feet.

Can't wait for this weekend, I'm going to the District Flea with my boyfriend and then the MSMR concert on Sunday with my best friend-- stay tuned for outfit posts.

Outfit Details:

Sweater- Vince

Shorts- F21

Tights- Drugstore

Boots- Urban Outfitters

Watch-  Casio

Bag- Long Champ

Polish- Smoke by Urban Outfitters