mixing prints

aaaand the .gif is awkward, as usual :P

Rebecca Taylor top | Articles of Society jeans | Sperry shoes | Nordstrom blazer (similar style) | Michael Kors watch | Swank bracelets | Nordstrom earrings

This outfit is all about mixing prints. I've usually kept it pretty simple with my polka dot jeans - adding some color or texture for sure, but staying away from crazy prints. However, pretty much any print would work paired with these jeans, seeing as they are neutral and the polka dots are subtle. A structured blazer helped pull the look together, and I wore my favorite pair of Sperry boat shoes and simple accessories to complete the look.

xo-ally

friday's fancies - #100 celebration

I'm happy to partake in long distance loving's #100th Friday's Fancies! (Congrats, girl!) Here is a fun celebration ensemble:

dress, blazer, earrings, heels

xo-ally

simple black & white

Blazer: Nordstrom White tank: H&M Black tank, jeans, elephant ring, necklace: F21 Double ring: Swank Boutique Bracelets: Juicy Couture Flats: Divided

Today I decided to keep most of my outfit neutral, besides the leopard-printed flats and neon pink bracelet. I liked how a seemingly plain outfit base - a white tank and skinny jeans - can look more put together just by throwing on a blazer and a pair of polished flats. The pendant on the necklace is a little ballerina wearing a black tutu (I wish the neclace was just a little bit longer) and the black ring is shaped like an elephant! I like adding fun little details like that to a simple black and white outfit.

xo



winter florals

Blazer: Nordstrom Tank: Madewell Shorts: Nasty Gal Boots: Corso Como Tights, bracelets: F21 Watch: Michael Kors Ring: Kate Spade

Floral shorts! Wearing shorts in the winter in a floral print make me feel a little rebellious. With just a couple of pieces to save your skin from the wind and cold, floral shorts can be incorporated into an appropriate winter outfit, and then flawlessly transition back into spring and summer.

Plus, these shorts have hidden pockets - who doesn't love those? It's a random but nice - and convenient - detail.

I think I'm going to take a nap now...I'm exhausted! I had a fantastic workout at the gym but I need to recuperate a little. Ah, I love the weekend.

xo

blazer, yellow, gold

Blazer and tanks: Nordstrom Necklace: Forever 21 Shorts: Rock & Republic Bracelets: Forever 21 Watch: Michael Kors Shoes: Sperry

I bought most of my outfit about a month ago, but was saving it for fall-transition-season. I like how the gold in the accessories and shoes brings out the yellow tank and how the blazer makes me look a little more put-together for class. And, yes, I took this photo in my apartment...again. Haha.

I have multiple things on both my regular to-do list and my homework to-do list, but I can't stop thinking about some life goals I have and what I want to be for Halloween. Yeah, the two are very different and not really related...but even though Halloween is over a month away I still have to find the perfect costumes! (Oh, the worries of being a college student...)

xo