argyle + print + flamingo legs

Today I realized I haven't worn a skirt or jeans in just forever. But  almost wore the exact same outfit again. Because of you, I tried something new. It will probably will be a smidge warmer, so I think it's a good choice :) A year ago, I would have been scared silly of this outfit, now I love it :)

shirt: Target

skirt: Christopher & Banks

shoes: Target

tights: JCP

red coat

this is my beautiful red coat that I got from H&M. One of my more spendy pieces, but so worth it. I need to learn to do that more. I love that it is so nice that I can wear this. Amazing, don't even need my transition coat. :)

coat: H&M

jeans: thrifted

shoes: payless

headband: target

i am demanding spring

I woke up at 8:30 this morning. Don't judge. For me, that's early. I would rather stay up until four in the morning, than get up at 7. But lately, I have realized that I am getting old. This super senior is slowly ridding herself of all-nighters....Well, since I was up 'early,' I was able to work out, shower and have a good attitude for the day. Thus, the crazy pose. I should get a normal sleeping schedule one of these days. Well in 2.5 months I will be graduating, so that should help :)

And yes, my elbows over-extend.

You should see what my thumbs can do.

shirt: JCP

jeans: Tommy, thrifted

shoes: Payless

necklace: Charlotte Russe

earrings: Claire's

mixture

I must say, the more I mix prints together, the more I love it. It's very quirky and something I would definitely not have done a year ago. And I do think that without this blog, I still wouldn't be doing it. Same for color. Looking at your outfits--well at least the ones you want the world to see--makes you see how you can get into a rut. I wear this skirt way too often, but it's the only knee-length skirt I have [not really feeling floor length right now] aside from my denim one. Time to go to Goodwill!

blouse; JCP

skirt: Christopher & Banks

knee highs: Target

scarf: gift (Mexico from mom), label Borgoforte

necklace: Charlotte Russe

shoes: gift, label Kensie Girl

gray on gray

I love layering gray on gray. It can be such an elegant look, but just as casual. Sorry for the over-use of my Sears cardigans, but I don't have many long sleeves [which is a problem for someone who has lived in the Midwest her whole life] and I tend to over-wear clothes after I just purchase them. Something I have discovered this winter is socks! Wear knee highs with jeans. no one will even know and you will stay toasty.

cardigan: Sears
scarf: gifted from Mexico, tag says Nevada origanle Borgoforte
dress: Maurice's
jeans: Tommy, thrifted
socks [knee high]: Target
shoes: Target

poppy pink

I have my senior proposal critique today, so I wanted to look professional, but still stay warm [Illinois decided that December brings snow and blustery winds].

cardigan: Sears [cyber monday sale: $7.50]

skirt: Christopher & Banks

tights: JCPenney

scarf: present, Mexico

shirt: NY and Company

shoes: Target

earrings: Claire's

hair: naturally curly, bobbypinned

simple white

white tank: target

white shirt: JCPenney

hat: walmart, "borrowed" from my brother

flats: DSW

necklaces: long-->self-made, green--> from high school

Feelin 50's

I wasn't able to get full length pictures because my family had gone camping for the weekend (I helped with a wedding on Saturday) and my full length mirror at home has a huge crack in it. The dress is a bit too short, so I wore a white skirt underneath it. I never would have thought of it on my own. I think I got the idea from Rachel at alamodest. Fabulous blog :) I put my hair up in a high ponytail and tied a black ribbon in it. I also had a white sweater, but it was hot after church so I had taken it off by the time I took pictures. oops

dress: Maurice's, on sale for $15
pearls: my mom's
shoes: DSW
white eyelet skirt: target?
cream sweater: thrifted, banana republic

Blue flats

My friend Anne and I went shopping on Friday after finals. We were crazy to go then because neither of us had slept for three days. I got these fabulous shoes on sale at DSW. I love birthday coupons :)

Flats: DSW

Patterned Dress

This is my only bold patterned dress, and I quite love it. It's really fun to pair with bright shoes. The dress is really "swooshy" and fun to spin in. It lays really nice and is a jersey fabric so it's uber comfy.

Dress: Herberger's
Flats: Shoe Carnival

Springy

Brown skirt: Coldwater Creek--so fabulous!

Brown tank, blue shirt: Walmart and thrift store respectively

White flats: on sale at DSW

White scarf: Dress Barn

Orange Scarf: umm....I actaully have no idea lol

Necklace: Claire's for 50 cents :)

The bath-tub is filled because my roomie forgot to unplug it, lol.

I love spring. It is so much easier to dress pretty and wear a versatile amount of clothes. =)

Green Jacket

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Oops. Promise I have been dressin' classy. (or at least have tried :) Anyway, thought I would post a picture of my awesome green jacket. And surprisingly I like pairing pink and green together. It's because they are complements.

Art school messes with your mind.

Coat: Target

Dress: Gifted (Target?)

Flats: Shoe Carnival

Suits

This is my favorite suit. Granted, my only full suit (and only appropriate for certain seasons). But it's my favorite nonetheless. Suits are expensive, but definitely a necessity. I recommend looking for one during great sales (read: after Christmas), but if you can't find the suit that fits you "perfectly," I have one word for you...tailor.

Suit: Herberger's

Silk Shirt: Marshall Field's

Flats: Target