sassy pants...unseen archives

jeans: Target

top: GAP gift

cardigan: AE (circa 2004)

Ampersand heels: Seychelles

necklace: Francesca's closet

This is pretty much the only set of photos showing this haircut where my head doesn't look oddly shaped. I liked it for a half a second and then have to endure growing these bangs out. This is March I think so it's been a long time coming. Don't you hate that? A haircut that you like in the chair and on day 1 but once you wash it, you hate it? Ugh. So, the outfit though. I felt a tad bit too sassy for school in this, meaning I loved this outfit.  I rarely wear jeans so I assume this was a Friday. Am I ready for the weekend or what? I need to unearth this outfit from my closet and give it another go.

lost in the shuffle...unseen archives

Dress: H&M

cardigan: JCrew

shoes: Target

sugar skull earrings [un]possible cuts

I have a ton of outfits from the spring that I photographed and just never got around to posting. Probably because I was going through a fashion funk at the time and wasn't very inspired. In addition, I was taking an online class on top of teaching full time and life got busier than usual. 

I want to love this dress but honestly it never lives up to my expectations. Floral print, body conscious, cut out details...it's alot going for it but it just doesn't come together. But you know me, I am going to keep trying to make it work...because I'm stubborn like that :)

denim vests at the office...not casual Friday

skirt: Target

button up: Old Navy

vest: Target

wedge heels: Old Navy

This outfit was the direct result of wanting to get more use out this vest. Denim vests were all over the place this spring and summer. Often worn with a maxi skirt or dress and definitely worn as part of a casual look, I want to try to wear mine with a work outfit. Granted not everyone will be able to get away with this kind of look at their place of work. That said, I thought it worked out well, giving a tweed skirt and button up a bit of an edge. By keeping the color palette in line with the shade of denim, it's not too much of a statement. Next time, I may try colors that the vest will stand out against.

la di da

dress: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's clearance

cardigan: Target

shoes: Lela Rose for Payless

necklace: [un]possible cuts

Do you ever put on an outfit and just feel fancy? Dresses and heels are the norm for me, but something about this dress just feels extra special. It's got this vintage vibe to it that I love. You can almost forget the drab exterior of the buildings behind me. Let's just pretend I'm sashaying down a much prettier, much more picturesque street. As a side note, this dress is not to be worn on windy days...I pulled a Marilyn a couple times trying to avoid the wind blowing this full skirt straight up, causing me to flash the world.

sweatpants

skirt: Nordstrom Rack

top: Kohl's 

sandals: Target

vest: Target

necklace: gift

Comfortable and casual. That was the theme of the day. I am seriously playing catch up on posts here. These photos were taken before school started when I was still getting ready for the new year and prepping my room. I can't even say how often I wear this skirt. It's essentially sweatpants. Easy to wear and what I reach for when I just don't care. 

floral crowns

top: resale

skirt: Nordstrom Rack clearance

sandals: Target

necklace: [un]possible cuts

Over the summer I finally gave in to my deep seeded desire to make myself a flower crown, which, if you know me at all, should come as no surprise. I wore it constantly yet never posted any pictures of it on here. Obviously, I needed to remedy that.


done


Also, look what picasa automatically does when I upload photos! Fun! Action shots!!!

wanderer

black pants: GAP outlet

top: Kohl's clearance

chambray: Kohl's Lauren Conrad

black blazer: super old

platforms: blowfish resale

cherry blossom necklace: [un]possible cuts

Somehow I caught myself with my eyes closed in just about every picture. This is from a couple weeks back on a Sunday in the city. I met a friend for brunch and had some time to kill before dance practice, so I wandered around. I sat in Huntington Park reading. Pretty sure I trespassed, taking these pictures outside the Pacific Union Club.  Getting lost in the city was one of my favorite things when I lived there so I was content to stroll up and down hills for a few hours. Thank god I've finally learned how to layer!