Seersucker on Stripes on Nautical for Back to School Night

{dress: forever 21 (similar) (similar) | loafers: love culture (similar) | belt: american apparel | cardigan: old navy | necklace: baublebar | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

So, I'm super into this outfit. I randomly decided to pair these seersucker stripes with the thicker striped loafers, and added the rope belt because I thought it put it right over the edge into nautical. And I LOVED it.

I am kind of shocked by how impressed I was looking at these photos haha. Honesty time: I'm a bit self-deprecating much of the time, so it's rare that I look at myself in the mirror or in a photo and am super thrilled by what I see. I'm well aware that for every body type, there are certain silhouettes of clothing that are more flattering than others, and oftentimes, I choose to ignore that fact. I have what I suppose could be referred to as an "hourglass" figure (translation: large chest and equally as large hips...), which, I have to admit, seems a lot better on Scarlett Johanssen than it does on my own body. However, there was something A+ about this dress. I think this cinched waist is super flattering to my figure! Maybe it's time to get serious about rethinking my oversized tees! ;)

P.S. Today is the last day to enter my BIG ASOS GIVEAWAY - enter while you can!

Teacher Talk

{cardigan: old navy | top: urban outfitters (similar) (similar) | pants: forever 21 (similar) | sandals: urban outfitters | watch: marc by marc jacobs | bracelet: styleloveliving}

I wore this outfit to my student teaching orientation Saturday! I found out that my favorite teacher will be teaching my seminar, met my site supervisor, and met some fellow student teachers in my district/area. I start student teaching TODAY - I can't believe it! I will be spending my first assignment, 9 weeks, in 1st grade, learning the ropes and eventually teaching the class! I am so excited to meet all the kiddos, facilitate their learning, and (let's be honest) get to wear some cute teacher clothes!

Going to the Chapel

{dress: nordstrom | necklace: stitchfix | heels: shoemint | clutch: gift | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

I wore this to the lovely wedding of my beautiful friend Sarah and her now-husband Dan! Talk about the perfect day for a wedding - high 70s in the middle of February! Thank you, Southern California! I had such a fantastic time! Sarah looked stunning, the ceremony was perfect, I got to indulge in a few glasses of wine, and danced the night away with some of my best friends!

Winter Evening Layers

{dress, tights, & jacket: target | sweater: luna | hat & wedges: forever 21 | watch: marc by marc jacobs | purse: rebecca tayor}

Ahhh, the ultimate challenge for a Southern California girl: what to wear for evening when it's cold! (And seriously, it was cold. I'm talking low 30s with a chance of rain. THAT IS COLD, PEOPLE.)

Anyway, my style aesthetic came up with a very obvious answer: layers! I piled on a dress, tights, booties, sweater, jacket, and hat! I probably could have added a scarf and gloves, I swear, I was so cold! 

I wore this for an evening in LA with my mom. We had dinner at Engine Co 28 for Dine LA Week (Helloooo, delicious cheeseburger...) and then headed to the Ahmanson to see Backbeat - the story of the early years of my favorite band, The Beatles! And a good (warm) time was had by all.