Showing posts with label dreamcatcher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dreamcatcher. Show all posts

Friday, August 23, 2013

Friday's Fancies: Back to School!

As Summer begins to come to a close, and Fall swiftly approaches, it's time to think about back-to-school outfits! As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so choose your first day outfits wisely! ;)

{vest (similar) / boots / tee / necklace / skirt / backpack}
Your teenage years are a time to keep it fun and light, so why not mix it up with a flippy skirt, printed backpack, a classic tee and vest combo, and some awesome combat boots? Tip: switch our your boring laces for same cool neon ones - use every chance to show your personality and make a statement!
{coat / purse / shirt / loafers / watch (similar) / jeans / belt / ipad case}
Congratulations! You're enrolled in a university and it's time to get serious about your future - but not too serious about your style! ;) You can play the grown-up with a structured bag, a classic coat, and understated accessories - but have a little fun with some bright colors and fun patterns, and don't forget to trick out your laptop/iPad case! Tip: Your gadget accessories give you a chance to show your personality without words - and incorporate a little pattern mixing, too!

{watch / necklace / ring / purse / shirt / flats / skirt}
Can't forget about us teachers! The first day of school is as much a chance for teachers to make a first impression as it is for students, and your outfit has a lot to do with that! Keep it classic with traditional shapes - an oxford, a pencil skirt, a round-toed shoe, and structured bag - but have a little fun with a delicate pattern and pretty accessories! Tip: Have a little fun with a monochromatic palette, but if it feels to bold, anchor it down with a nude shoe and neutral accessories!

What will you be wearing on your first day of school?

P.S. Need more inspiration? Take a look at my Back-to-School Style post from last year! :)

Thursday, June 27, 2013

California Summer (Maxi Skirts + Graphic Tees)






{shirt: love nail tree via craft fair (gift) | skirt: target | necklace: flammable hearts}
As summer has officially reared its head, and temperatures begin to rise, pants start to feel unbearable here in Southern California! My solution? Maxi skirts; duh! By pairing a perfectly cool and partially cropped graphic tee with a classic straight maxi, adding a fancy-free accessory, and throwing in some simple sandals, you can stay cool and fashionable in the summer heat!

Here are a few more ideas for pairing your maxis & tees together this summer!

{tee: delias | skirt: new look | sandals: modcloth (similar) | earrings: miss selfridge}
{skirt: oasis | tee: delia's | sandals: asos (similar) | bangle: fornash via simply soles}
{tank: forever 21 | skirt: mango via house of fraser | sandals: topshop | necklace: oasis}
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Monday, March 11, 2013

My So-Called Outfit






{jacket: j. crew | dress & hat: asos | boots: steve madden | necklace: flammable hearts}
So I am a super major huge fan of My So-Called Life. I watched it when it was on when I was in 3rd grade, and loved it. Then all through high school my dad and I scoured the internet to find the DVD release of the series, finally found it, devoured it again, and continued to love it. I started re-watching the series with my best friend and roommate Melissa during college, and continued to love it. And lately, they've been showing (and I've been DVRing) it on the Sundance Channel, and I am still head over heels in love.

That being said, I ordered my dress with 1995 in mind. A fall colored floral swing dress? Spot on. I added the olive beanie, Doc Marten-esque combat boots, and dream catcher to really seal that girly take on 1990s grunge. I was super tempted to tie a plaid shirt around my waist, but I just wasn't sure my coworkers would understand! ;)

Have you ever seen My So-Called Life? Does 1990s style ever inspire you?

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Smells Like Teen Leopards.






{Cardigan: Old Navy | Tee: Chaser LA | Cutoffs: Vintage Levi's via Urban Renewal by Urban Outfitters | Huaraches: JustFab | Necklace: flammable hearts | Belt: Target | Watch: Nordstrom}

Sort of obsessed with this outfit. It felt really laid-back and thrown-together and unplanned. Don't worry, though, it was over-planned, like mostly everything else in my life. Confessions of an over-planner right here. Some people like to "fly by the seat of their pants." I'm pretty sure the seat of my pants belongs firmly planted in a chair.

Anywayyyyy... Not only did I love wearing this outfit because I love a) comfy band tees, b) huaraches, c) dreamcatchers, d) leopard, & e) cut-offs, buttttt... I also loved it because it was super comfy, and it actually wasn't 5 million degrees this day; it was, oh, 78, so I could (shockingly) keep my cardigan on for most of the day. Miracle of miracles!

Last week was rough, and to fight off the stress that this week has already presented, I have apparently gone delusional. Enjoy!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

LWD ~ Little White Dress




{Dress: Nordstrom | Boots: Steve Madden | Necklace: flammable hearts etsy shop | Watch: Urban Outfitters}

I've always been in the market for the perfect "little white dress." I have a lace number, and a plain cotton cheap-o one, but I've never found one that looks quite so effortless - until now! I got this sweet little button-down on my little personal shopping experience at Nordstrom. It's so comfortable and easy, a classic with a twist.

I wore this last weekend to The Smokehouse for a family brunch, and my biggest challenge was keeping it clean, in spite of hanging out with a 2- and 4-year-old, eating lots of bacon, and wearing pink lipstick. Mission accomplished! But let it be known, this blindingly white dress will never see the light of day at preschool!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Flower Child




{Dress: Old Navy | Huaraches: JustFab | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Necklace: flammable hearts | Purse: Luna | Watch: Purchased in Baton Rouge! | Bracelet: GOLDhearted via Stitchfix}

Who would have thought that when four fashion bloggers went away on vacay together, we would only take outfit photos once? Silly, I know, but true nonetheless! Anyway, I was totally in love with this outfit! I felt like a hippie flower child. It kept me cool and comfy for our adventure on Bourbon St., and free to dance and stroll the streets with my frozen concoction, appropriately monickered a "hand grenade." Bekah said it well when she referred to it as a "one time only drink of choice." Can I get an amen?!


Safe to say, I miss these gals already... when are y'all headed to So Cal?!

P.S. While I was away, I got 2 blog-related surprises: I was featured on two different fashion round-ups! So exciting! Head on over to see how I style "all black" on Dean Street Society, and my "star spangled style" over on The Budget Fashionista!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Got that glitter on our eyes...






{Top: Foreign Exchange | Jeans: JustFab | Boots: Steve Madden | Purse & Large mirrored ring: Forever 21 | Headband: Borrowed | Beaded earring: OC Fair Boutiques | Feather earrings & Om stud: Target Turquoise bracelet &  Knuckle ring: Luna | Feather hair clip: Three Green Hearts via Luna | Southwestern bangle & Watch: Nordstrom | Dreamcatcher necklace: flammable hearts | Dinosaur necklace: anthropologie (gift)}

Whew! Holy accessories! Anyway...

On Saturday night, my friends and I went to see LMFAO and Ke$ha! Before you judge, just know, these two artists put on such a fun show, that all judgment bounces off of us and turns into glitter! Seriously, though. Incredibly fun and incredibly worth it!

I really loved my entire outfit, especially my accessory overload. I liked that I didn't feel like I was wearing a costume, just that I took my typical style and went a little overboard. Leopard print + excessive accessories = my happy place. :)

Monday, August 22, 2011

Day 3 in Portlandia








{Blouse: American Apparel | Pants: Sanctuary via Nordstrom | Sandals: Salt Water via Zappos | Necklace: flammable hearts on etsy | Purse & Butterfly ring: Forever 21 | Bracelets: Luna | Watch: Nordstrom | Sunglasses: Juicy Couture}

This post is super photo-heavy! Hope y'all don't mind! :) Today, we went on a tour of Multnomah Falls and the Bonneville Lock & Dam. The waterfalls and scenery were so stunning! It also totally cooled down today, which was magical. Picking up where I left off, back to updated '90s grunge with faded florals + cargo pants. ;) Accented by accessory overload! I totally wanted to jump into the waterfalls with my Salt Water sandals!


One of my mom's & my favorite parts about sightseeing? The gift shops, of course. I got this super cool Native American-inspired copper cuff. Then I realized (and fear) that it may be some sort of fertility"good luck charm." You be the judge...



Last but not least, I cannot believe I forgot to mention that we went to Voo-Doo Donuts on our first night here... Holy guacamole, or shall I just say, holy DONUTS. I got the Cap'n Crunch one!


We leave tomorrow to go back to reality. Sigh. Portland, you've been good to me once again!
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