Comfortably classy

This is actually from the Bemidji trip, but it is exactly what I will be wearing on the trip to London on Wednesday! In other words, this outfit is amazingly comfortable, but I don't look like I just rolled out of bed in my pjs and Uggs. And, no, I do not own Uggs. When I buy shoes, I like to actually be proud of them. Besides, I believe it's time to bring back classy dressing to the airports. Sometimes, I feel sorry for people who work there on a daily basis. What clothing horrors they see!

Be classy and comfortable, people.

skirt: thrifted
shirt: Mauricce's
shoes: Macy's clearance
necklace: Charlotte Russe, strand broke so I used yarn
ring: Maurice's

Watch

A bought this awesome watch at a local secondhand store today! The band broke and I had to buy a new one, but I'm absolutely in love. I first started to love watches like this because of What I Wore.

On another note, I love this skirt. Thrifted, from Talbot's.

more TOMS!

This is one of the many outfits that I tried on for an interview tomorrow. I got my new silver TOMS today! =) So this is not the final outfit for the interview, primarily because I don't know what that is yet. Pants or skirt? Oh the dilemma.

shirt: Charlotte Russe

skirt: Talbot's

shoes: TOMS

While looking at old pictures for inspiration, I discovered that I stick to about two pairs of shoes. My goal is to now variate my shoes, as I have a wide collection.

Wish me luck tomorrow! Interview at 1:30p with LTD Commodities.

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

Layer Up!

Do you remember those horrible awful, slouchy black boots in my last post? I do. [unfortunately] Well, lucky for me, I have a fabulous mother and she bought me a new pair of boots. They aren't even fabric! Anyway....

I have seen the trend of tights and knee high socks for a long time now. Loved it since I first saw it. Strangely, though, I have never worn it. Well, yesterday after freezing my tootsies [spell check says tortoises] off, I decided to layer up this morning.

Mental note: TOMS are not acceptable footwear in the middle of January. They are now banished to my closet until spring shows its lovely face [hoping--quite delusionally--for March].

Also, I decided to change up my scarf tying abilities. Thanks to Jessica over at What I Wore, which is a fabulous blog I assure you.

shirt: Target?

skirt: Christopher & Banks

tights: Penney's

socks: Target

boots [yay!] Target

scarf: gifted

beret: Target

Have you noticed that I love Target?

thrifting

I got to go thrift shopping today! North Dakota farms often equate to the boonies,  but there is a local thrift shop. [Local meaning about 25 miles away] In honor of my last day home, mom and I went shopping. I found some great deals [a full suit for $7.50] and beautiful clothes [gorgeous black-and-white cardigan]-- to be exhibited at a later date :)

shirt: Target

cardigan: DressBarn

skirt: Christopher & Banks

boots: Payless?

a trend i am willing to embrace

Long skirts!

So classy and very reminiscent of the '40s-50s :)

photo credits: msn lifestlye, Jones New York

Fortunate to be Women

Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose our femininity which is one of our greatest charms? We get much more accomplished by being charming than we would by flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I Think they’re wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error. 

::Tasha Tudor:: 

I don't think that just because you wear pants means you are flaunting your body [although it is much easier]. But I thought this quote brought up a good point. Since feminism has started, there was been a downward spiral in a lack of feminine clothing. Kind of ironic, huh? Trust me, I am glad I can vote for myself and actually have rights, but many women have never even worn a skirt or dress. I find this quite sad, because I always feel so much better about the way I look in a flattering dress than in sweatpants and a hoodie. Women should be grateful for what they are. Beautiful, charming, lovely and gorgeous.

Disclaimer: I am not in any way saying that women who choose to dress in sweats are not women, or don't like wearing feminine clothes. I have a room-mate and best friend as living proof.

same sweater, different color

I told you. I love wearing newly purchased clothes. What girl doesn't? There is something so fun, new and fresh about it. Even if it is from Goodwill [which, sad to say, I haven't been in months]. My mom kind of laughed at my pink legs today. Ah well, the life of a fashionista. Yes, I just called myself that. The perils of having multiple blogs is that it gets to your head and absolutely ruins your humility. Not me of course. I am still completely devoid of pride. ANYwayyyyy....

coat: Target

hat: Target

sweater: JCP

skirt: Christopher & Banks

cami: Maurice's

tights: JCP

shoes: Wal-Mart

necklace: Charlotte Russe

white flowers, the II

i love this shirt I got at Target. The flowers sewed on makes it seem like I am wearing a huge brooch. It's quite fun. I loved my outift today, but there is nothing quite like changing out of Sunday clothes and into sweatpants :)

shirt: Target, $4

skirt: Christopher & Banks

cardigan: Sears, cyber monday sale

earrings: Claire's

tights: JCPenney

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

dos scarves

wow, fail at blogging.

I was so cold because our heater doesn't turn on. My solution? Wear two scarves.

Why yes. My room-mate is in fact obsessed with John Mayer.

shirt: Target

jacket: Coldwater Creek

pink scarf: gift from Mexico

white scarf: Dress Barn

skirt: Christopher & Banks

Going to a photoshoot

I was able to take pictures for my cousin the other day.

skirt: Christopher & Banks

shirt: New York & Co

vest: New York & Co

beret: target

shoes: target

necklace: handmade

ring: target

Cotton loveliness

I will continue my love affair with Talbot's in this post. I am in love with this skirt. It has, count 'em, not two, but four pockets. And the buttons are too perfect. I knew in the store that I wanted to wear a button up white shirt with it, but I really didn't have one. Fortunately, I was drawn to The Limited because of the storefront. Their clothing is beautiful as well, with many of the details that I love, but too expensive for a college student. They must have heard I was coming. They had their final sale. I forgot to put on the pearls that I would wear with this outfit, so use your imagination.

shirt: The Limited
skirt: Talbot's
heels: JCPenney
pearls [imaginary]: gift from my mom

Skies and bubble gum

Shirt: Maurice's, on sale for $7
Skirt: Christopher and Banks
Jacket: Coldwater Creek
Shoes: Shoe Carnival

Day One!

I'm taking part of the Feelin' Feminine Challenge :)

This is what I wore to class.

Shirt: Target

Skirt: Goodwill (label-Target)

And then I changed into this dress I bought at New York and Company (on the 50% off sale). You can loosen the strings on the side to make it longer. This dress was really comfy, it's a jersey fabric... :)

Dress: New York & Company

Necklace: Claire's

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. =)

White Scarf

Skirt: Christopher & Banks

Shirt: Kohl's

Scarf: Dress Barn

Sweater: Dress Barn

Necklace: Handmade

Day 2

Here's my outfit for today. I was kinda grungy earlier though. I had a gray tshirt and jeans on. Not too shabby, but not my best. (Although, I was up until 6:30 this morning, so I think that's a pretty good excuse. Aside from waking up ten minutes before my 9:00 class, but I made it!) Anyway, I'm wearing pearls again, and black flats. And I'm just letting my hair air dry and maybe I'll add some curl to it. By the way, I didn't try to cut off my head, the bathroom is just not really the best photo studio :)

Red Shirt: Target

Blue Tank: Maurice's

Skirt: Christopher & Banks