New Year Resolutions

Urban Outfitters Crop Top // Madewell Jeans // Allsaints Leather Jacket // Adidas Superstar II Kicks

Happy New Year to all my readers!

This year was the one of "firsts and lasts" as I've read many times on my peer's timelines on social media. I graduated high school, started my freshman year of college, ended my first long term relationship, and moved away from home... Woah.  I can't believe I'm already at this point in my life.

I didn't have a new year's resolution planned before I started writing this. Last year I was so passionate about my skin care routine and treating my face with the utmost care.. This year I didn't think about my resolution enough before hand. I have been great about hitting the gym because of the accessibility at school-- so I don't think my resolution will be to "get fit," as most people vow.

As I type this, I'm trying to figure out what to promise myself I will accomplish.. What comes to mind is making more friends and overall being more friendly/outgoing. I am a defensive and reserved person, which is a good and bad quality in my opinion. However, I'd like a more positive outlook to be as dominant in my personality. 

As my second semester starts in a week, I want to make more connections and think about others feelings, not just my own. I'm not to center of the universe. No one is. I think I need to keep that in mind during my day to day life.

I hope you all had a wonderful New Years.

Leather Weather

Allsaints Leather Jacket //  Forever 21 Knit Top // Madewell Denim // Zara Ankle Boots // Ray Ban Sunnies // Chanel Classic Flap

It seems like fall was here for a minute and now winter weather has arrived. This polar vortex is killing my Pumpkin Spice latte vibe. What's the fun of fall when the weather is telling you to order that Peppermint Mocha that seems more appropriate for Christmas? (Actually I only drink soy lattes, but you get the point)

Oh well, I guess the weather is following the retail marketing trends and pushing the winter/Christmas buzz up a few weeks. It just feels like I was waiting for fall to come for so long and then I didn't even realize it was here before it passed and the winter chills took over.

You may have seen this outfit in the last video I posted. I love this off duty look that a monochrome outfit with ankle boots gives. The black leather jacket, which is my best investment of the season (seriously guys), just adds that cool factor to an otherwise boring outfit.

Traveling Home

J. Crew top// 7 For All Mankind denim // H&M jacket // Acne boots// Ray Ban sunnies// Casio watch

Hey readers, this is just a quick outfit that I wore going back to NoVa from Miami. I had a great time and was really sad to leave the warm weather. I had to dress in many layers because it was 7 degrees. Yes I repeat, 7 degrees in NoVa. I was freezing when I got off the plane, it was such a temperature shock.

Adjusting back to school is more difficult than I thought. With one more application to do and mountains of homework in preparation for midterm exams, I'm feeling very stressed. 

Mod Biker

Twas the last week of school before winter break, so I decided to wear some pieces that haven't seen the outside of my closet in a while. This Zara white skort is not something I consider a winter item. However, I felt appropriate paring it with all black. I felt very mod today wearing all black with a pop of white. Someone pointed out to me that my skort looked like a napkin... which surprisingly it does. 

As the week carries on, I'm getting excited to go to Miami to see my grandparents over break. Hopefully the weather will be warm because it can get pretty windy there in the winter...maybe you'll see a summery outfit including this skort, if the weather permits. 

What are you doing for the holidays?

Outfit Details: 

Sweater- Anne Taylor

Jacket- H&M

Skort- Zara

Tights- H&M

Boots- Urban Outfitters

Watch- Casio

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

Fancy Feelin' Trousers

A simple school look. I'm really proud I put it together quickly this morning. The preppy/collegiate trend is something that I find myself always going back to in the fall. It might be the return of school or the chill weather, but I just love layering sweaters and jackets to make interesting and new outfits.

I love slipping in to some well tailored trousers. I feel instantly put together and classic. This pair from Zara does the trick.

I am incredibly busy finishing up the majority of my college applications, in two weeks I'll be sending them off and waiting anxiously for an answer. 

Also, my French Exchange student is finally here. We get along really well and she is so sweet. I can't wait to travel to Toulouse and Paris this spring to visit her. 

I hope you had a good Columbus day weekend. 

Outfit Details:

Jacket- H&M

Sweater- Urban Outfitters

Trousers- Zara

Boots- Zara

Watch- Casio