Statement

Sweater: Walmart. Silk blouse: thrifted. Jeans: Target. Shoes: Payless. Necklace: flea market.

Umbrella: borrowed from my lovely photographer, Amber, because it's much cooler than mine.

I've been seeing statement necklaces under collars all over the blogosphere lately, and I've been really wanting to try out the pairing.  I feel like a bold necklace really takes a simple sweater and jeans combo to the next level.  

I'm very thankful for the rain today, because it seems to have brought cooler weather, at least for a day or two.  It'll probably be back up to 70 by next week, but I'll enjoy the cool while I've got it.  

90's Revival

Dress: Forever 21. Blazer: TJMaxx. Tights: Target. Boots: thrifted (brand new). Sunglasses: H&M. Watch: from my mom.

For some reason, this outfit kind of reminds me of 90's grunge type style.  I feel like if I threw on a oversized flannel plaid button-down and some dark lipstick, I'd be ready for a 90's themed costume party.  However, I'm not really a big fan of looking like I'm wearing a costume on just any old day, so I traded the flannel for my favorite fitted black blazer.

Brights

Dress: Kohl's. Cardigan, belt: from my mom. Tights, purse: Target. Shoes: Payless. Sunglasses: Walmart. Ring: Forever 21. 

I am indeed aware that it's fall, and I should be breaking out the deep, rich jewel tones and autumn colors, but I can't stop wearing bright colors.  However, the high for today was 70 degrees.  70.  In November.  I'll start dressing like it's fall when the weather starts acting like it is.

Florals in the Fall

Top, belt, shoes: Walmart. Jeans: Express via thrift. Sunglasses: Forever 21.

I don't usually thrift jeans mainly because I already have plenty of them, so I tend to just avoid the jean rack at the thrift store.  However, my favorite thrift store back in my hometown has all of the pants mixed in together, so while perusing for slacks, I came across these jeans.  There was just something about the wash, combined with just the right amount of stretch, that made me have to have them.  They are so comfortable, and I love the fit.

As for the rest of my outfit, no, this post is not sponsored by Walmart.  However, I am a firm believer that the retail giant does have some decent stuff as long as you are willing to look. It's a lot like thrifting in that aspect, except a little easier to find your size.

Happy Monday!  Hope everybody's had a good start to the week!

Rainy Day

Shirt, jeans: Old Navy. Jacket: thrifted. Boots: Urban Outfitters. Belt. vintage.

My lovely photographer, Amber, wasn't feeling well yesterday, which is why there was no new post.  She was feeling better today, and when I asked her if she was up for taking pictures today, she responded "heck yes, let's do this!"  She is so great.

This was not the outfit I was planning on wearing today, but I forgot to check the weather before planning said outfit, and woke up today to rain.  Not exactly the best weather to wear the suede moccasins I was planning on originally.  Luckily, the weather cleared up enough for us to take pictures outside before we lost too much light.  

I saw this rain jacket on a recent thrifting trip, and at only $7, I couldn't pass it up.  Even better, when I got it home and went to put it in the wash, I discovered that the plaid wool lining zips out to make it a lighter jacket.  So. cool.  I feel like I got two pieces of outerwear for the price of one.  Thrift success!

New Shoes and No Sleep

Tunic: Forever 21. Leggings: Walmart. Scarf: TJMaxx. Boots: Thrifted (brand new). Sunglasses: H&M.

Jewelry: Watch: my Grandpa's. Necklace: Forever 21. Ring: Charlotte Russe.

Today is the perfect day for me to go into a little more detail about why fashion is so important to me in my daily life; why it truly is my sanity.  My major in school is extremely grueling and time consuming.  It is perfectly common for myself and my classmates to be up into the extremely wee hours of the morning working on our studio projects.  It is a completely normal occurrence to hear someone ask "did you sleep last night?" and today, my answer was "no."

Technically, I got a 30 minute nap on the floor of the studio space with my jacket for a pillow and my scarf for a blanket, but that doesn't really count for much.  I walked home from studio at 9 this morning, wearing the same clothes as yesterday, hair thrown into a bun on the top of my head, eyes bleary.  I passed two of my roommates on their way out to start their day as I was getting ready to end mine.  

On nights when I don't get much or any sleep, fashion becomes that much more important.  After an all-nighter, I always insist on taking a shower and putting on an especially great outfit.  Even if I feel like a zombie, a nice outfit makes me look 10 times better, and when I know I look good, I feel better.  Plus, a cool outfit distracts people from looking at my puffy eyes.

This post is getting a little long, but I just have to talk about these boots.  I bought them at a thrift store a month or so back, brand new, for only $8.  I nearly died and went to thrift heaven when I saw the price tag.  Today was the first time I wore them, and I am absolutely in love.  You can expect to be seeing a lot more of them this fall/winter.

Comfy Day, a.k.a. Not Planning Ahead

My friend was telling funny stories while she took my pictures today, so pardon the giggles.

Long-sleeved tee, jeans: Old Navy. Scarf: Walmart. Boots: Target. Sunglasses: Old Navy via Goodwill.

My "getting ready for bed" ritual always ends with picking out my outfit for the next day; I hate rushing around in the morning trying to figure out what to wear, and I always look more polished when I plan the night before.  So last night, I checked the weather and went to work planning my outfit. 

Nothing.

I stood in front of my closet, doors flung wide, for what seemed like hours, and had no ideas.  So I checked Lookbook and some of my favorite blogs for inspiration.  Still nothing.  Finally, I gave up and went to bed, planning to get up a little earlier this morning and throw together a perfectly chic outfit.  However, not only did an amazing outfit not come to me in a dream last night, but I also hit snooze a few too many times and had no extra time to get dressed.  So this is the outfit I threw together in about 2 minutes this morning.  Not one of my best, I know, but it is super comfy.  Plus side?  I think yes.

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