a wool fedora

Hat Nordstrom (similar) Jacket Arden B (old) Jeans Hudson Socks Nordstrom Boots Corso Como Tank Nordstrom  Watch Michael Kors (similar) Bracelet J. Crew

Extra surprise post today! I taught a Zumba class this morning, then ran some errands early this afternoon. Now it's time to go see our #3 Zags beat San Diego (fingers crossed)! I'm going to miss these free student tickets for basketball games when I graduate... #gozags :)

xo-ally

coral necklace and boot socks

Necklace Stella & Dot Socks Nordstrom Shirt J. Crew (found similar colors on sale at J. Crew factory!) Boots Corsmo Como

I still don't have Photoshop back on my laptop :/ so I made do with what I do have! Hence the half-sort-of outfit post.

I wore a pretty casual outfit but wanted to showcase the necklace and boot socks! I love the contrast of boot socks against jeans. The peek above the boot really makes a color blocking combination too, which is super trendy right now! My socks can also be worn over-the-knee (would look great with skirts and dresses) or scrunched to be worn under the knee. The coral pendant necklace was a Christmas gift, and while it is a little summery January, I couldn't resist! I love the long, gold chain, too.

xo-ally

kate spade accessories

I've been loving the statement accessories by Kate Spade lately. And I don't just mean "statement" like a statement necklace - these accessories literally make a statement! The phrases make me laugh and make a simple accessory so much fun! These would also work great for gifts too.

Pick Up Your Heels Sock Set
#HandsomeStranger Tote
Arm Candy Wristlet
#BaconEggAndCheesePleaseWallet
Sense & Nonsense Journal

xo-ally

stripes on stripes, with a dash of pink

Shirt Nordstrom (old) Jeans Nordstrom Sunglasses Chanel Earrings Nordstrom Boots Me Too Socks J. Crew (similar) Bag Guess (similar) Ring Kate Spade Watch Michael Kors Nail Polish Color Club in "Peppermint Twist"

Today I wore my olive green striped tshirt with skinnies, ankle boots, and striped socks peeking out in between! I continued to play up the pink from the socks with my earrings and nails. The pink really breathed some fresh air into the neutrals in the rest of the outfit.

Time to go change! Can't wear heels to Zumba. This is the last class I'm teaching till next semester! I'm going to miss it over the Christmas break, however, it will be nice to have some extra time to come up with some new routines!

xo-ally

weekend in the mountains

We had visit from a little deer family - you can see them in the background!

Shirt American Eagle (similar) Jeans Nordstrom Necklace Forever 21 (old, similar ring) Watch Michael Kors Ring Henri Bendel Boot socks Nordstrom (old, similar here) Boots Corso Como Sunglasses Chanel Coat H&M

This weekend I went to Schweitzer in Northern Idaho with a few friends. We stayed at my friend's cabin and  had a relaxing day watching the snow fall outside. While I'm not the (biggest) fan of snow, I loved having it in the perfect setting - on a mountain! That makes sense, right?

And we also had a little visit from some deer right as I was taking my outfit photos! How cute.

xo-ally

friday's fancies - bonfire beauty

This week's Friday's Fancies with long distance loving is bonfire beauty. Here is my look for staying cozy around a winter bonfire! While the outfit stays neutral in creams, black, and denim, I love the pop of pink with the pom pom hat. :)

boots, hat, jeans, coat, sweater, over the knee socks

xo-ally

a cozy study outfit

Close-up of the headband

Headband Nordstrom Sweater Aritzia (old) Tank Nordstrom-old (similar) Leggings lululemon Knee Socks J. Crew Boots Ralph Lauren/DSW

I wore this outfit to the library yesterday for a marathon study session. I was there for more than four hours and totally forgot to bring snacks or a lunch! I was so hungry afterward, haha. Since I knew I'd be doing homework for a while, I wanted to wear something that was cozy but still put-together. The leggings, baggy tank, and boyfriend sweater are all very comfortable, and the knee socks peeking out from the boots added warmth. I could've gone the UGG boot route, but instead I chose to wear my new fave leather riding boots. They're just as comfortable!

And I couldn't resist adding sparkle with my headband. ;)

xo-ally

friday's fancies - leaf love

This week's theme with Friday's Fancies from long distance loving is leaf love. Here is my outfit inspired by the beautiful colors of the changing leaves! Isn't that Kate Spade glitter belt fun?

sweater, shorts, belt, boots, socks

xo-ally

Who doesn't love shopping?

After weeks of randomly lusting after clothes online, putting them in my shopping cart, but deciding not to actually buy anything, I decided to finally go to the nearby mall to get a couple things. It was a good way of celebrating finishing my first two exams of the year. I went to American Eagle first, then decided after spending all that money that I just needed to go home and hold off on shopping for a while.

I was really excited because after getting bored with American Eagle and not shopping there for the past couple of years, they seem to have gotten a style makeover and added a lot more urban-esque, bohemian, trendy pieces. This is what I got:

Patterned sneakers on sale for $14.99. I think they will be adorable with rolled up boyfriend jeans and a chunky knit sweater.

A wonderfully hippie-looking fringe bag for $39.50. I've been needing a brown bag for a while and finally found one that I really liked. I wore it Friday night!

The chevron stripes on the socks look like the ones seen all over the Missoni for Target collection. I got them for $6.50 and am going to see how they look with ankle booties.

I also couldn't decide on whether or not I wanted to get this black, floppy, boho hat, because I already spent quite the chunk of change. So I "justified" it by going back the next morning to get it...hey, I had to go to get my phone fixed at the mall anyway, and the hat was right there. They don't have a photo of the hat anymore on the website but it'll probably be featured soon in an outfit post!

Have you gone shopping recently? What did you get?

xo