christmas sweater and leggings

Subdued sweater | Trouve leggings (similar) | H&M sneakers (non-high-top version here)

Super casual outfit today. Last week I stopped in at a boutique in Florence and got this adorable baggy winter sweater! It is perfect for the Christmas season with the reindeer and tree. The hearts are cute too :) the whole design is printed on the back as well! It's super cozy and nice to wear while running errands around the city.

xo-ally

friday's fancies - red + pink

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with long distance loving is red + pink. Happy post-Valentine's day outfit! Even though Valentine's Day was yesterday, I still think this outfit is adorable and suitable for any day.

sweater, skirt, belt, heels, nail polish "demure vix", thin bangle, thick bangle

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

friday's fancies - sweater season

This week's theme with Friday's Fancies at long distance loving is Sweater Season. I pulled together an outfit with an adorable scottie dog sweater dress, fleece-lined leggings (can you say warm?! Must be a gift from Heaven...), yellow Hunter rain boots, and gold accessories. This outfit will brighten up any dreary day!

sweater, leggings, boots, ring, bracelet

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

orange, green, and the parent trap

Nordstrom: Tank, belt, sweater vest (old), jeans Watch: Michael Kors Shoes: Target Nail polish: Essie

I'm wearing a LOT from Nordstrom today! Almost my whole outfit...what can I say, it's my favorite store. I never would've thought that this sweater vest would go with the rest of the outfit, but I liked it! And I love love love the color combo of bright orange and bright green.

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So not only is today 10/11/12, but it's also the birthday of Annie and Hallie from The Parent Trap! 

"How old are you?" "I'll be twelve on October 11th." "Really?! So will I!" 

The Parent Trap was my all-time favorite movie for years when I was little. I even remember seeing it in theaters in second grade. My best friend Jenn and I would "play the Annie and Hallie game" every time we'd go to each other's houses. I was Hallie and Jenn was Annie. We had so much fun.

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xo-ally

brandy melville - free shipping over $50!

So I was on Facebook, and of course Brandy Melville popped up in my news feed - they are offering free shipping in the US for orders over $50! I am both glad and mad that I saw this. It's a good deal, but at the same time I don't necessarily need to be spending money...here are a few things I am considering getting (juuuust in case I take advantage of this offer):

I cannot imagine wearing this right now (it is in the high 90s all week), but it looks super comfy! I like the color, the gold zipper, and how it's  a little bit longer than the average hoodie.

"Julia Hoodie" - $33

Another warm-weather item? What? I feel like I am betraying my own love for summer right now. But I really like this...

"Betsey Flag Sweater" - $52

What a cute sundress!

"Cambria Dress" - $42

Classic Brandy Melville denim shorts. Well I am in the market for another pair of denim shorts...hmm, these might actually be purchased tonight!

"Melville Denim Shorts" - $44

An LBD under $30? Um, yes please.

"Katie Dress" - $29

Too cool for school.

"Cream and Black Leather Flap Backpack" - $55

Dainty, simple rings that still make a statement. And they're very inexpensive!

"Crown Ring" - $5

"Bow Ring" - $4

For more information on Brandy Melville - aka one of my favorite brands - check out this post on its history and how I discovered it in the first place!

xo-ally

at the coffee shop

Sweater: Anthropologie Tank: Nordstrom Jeans: Joe's Headband: F21 Flats: Report

I am currently at this little coffee shop (actually, it's quite big for a coffee shop) about to do homework. But I'm blogging first. Because that's more fun. :)

I realized that I have three midterms, a paper, and a project all due in the same week, so I'm trying to get ahead with my homework for the 3-day weekend. (Thank you, President's Day holiday!)

Enjoy your Saturday,

xo

very pose-y today

Cardigan: Aritzia Blue tank, headband, heels: F21 Jeans, white tank: Nordstrom Necklace: H&M Bracelets and ring: Tiffany & Co.

Tonight I am going out to dinner with some friends to try Indian food for the first time! For some reason, it is one cuisine I have never tried. I hear it is great though - I'm just a little nervous about the spiciness! After dinner, we're going to head downtown to see GOP candidate Ron Paul speak. I'm excited to see one of the presidential candidates.

Happy Friday!

xo

what is this thing? a knitted headband?

Tunic: Macy's Jeans: Forever 21 Boots: Corso Como Bracelets: Nordstrom Watch: Michael Kors Knitted Headband: Anthropologie

I'm not sure what to call this thing on my head. A headband? A knitted headband? A kind-of-hat? Whatever you call it, it is one of my go-to cold weather accessories. It is a winter take on the hippie headband, and provides a lot of extra warmth as the temperatures drop. Speaking of, it was supposed to snow last night but it didn't! I'm glad. I'm not ready for the snow yet.

I'm also a fan of stripes. I love bright colors, especially in the winter. Cold weather accessories make a bright sweater feel more "appropriate" (though I think bright colors are acceptable all year round) and adds a little dose of happiness on a cloudy day, in my opinion.

The new Trader Joe's just opened in Spokane last weekend. I went on the opening day and it was madness. Complete madness. The lines reached the back of the store and I waited to check out for 45 minutes. I went back today and some items were completely sold out! Including my favorite peanut butter-filled, chocolate covered pretzels...but that's okay. Now that Halloween's over, I'm going to stock up on plenty of half-priced chocolate and peanut butter candy from the other grocery store. Reese's pumpkins? Yes, please!