Valentine's my dear

top: Kohl's sale

skirt: J Crew clearance

shoes: Jeffery Campbell (Nordstrom Rack)  

doe necklace: [un]possible cuts

Happy Belated Valentine's Day, my dears. I threw on as many colors in the pink and red family as possible to get in the spirit. I made little treat bags for my students, who were more excited by the homework passes than the chocolate dipped pretzels. After school I met a friend for a sappy, romantic movie. It was lovely. Hope yours was too ;)

worth the wait

 

 

 

 

 skirt: Nordstrom Rack

top: Kohl's sale

wedges: Lela Rose for Payless

flag pendant necklace: [un]possible cuts

Buying a long flowy, pleated skirt like this has been a long time coming. I have been talked out of and talked myself out of purchasing one multiple times. They never fit quite right...the fit, material, length, quality was always off. Apparently it was because this gorgeous number was out there waiting for me to scoop it up from the clearance rack at Nordstrom Rack. I was actually in the fitting room trying this skirt on last month. I was standing in front of the mirror debating whether to bypass it as I had many similar skirts. As I turned this way and that, another woman walked up to the the mirror and complemented me on the skirt. We got into a discussion about whether I should buy it and chatted for a few minutes. As I turned to go back to my fitting room she offhandedly asked how much it was. I kind of frowned as I told her "$30" implying I thought it might not be worth it (mind you it was originally almost $200). She rolled her eyes and told me I was crazy and to buy it immediately.
DONE!

tired but fancy

Tired doesn't even begin to cover it. I wanted to get this up though. This is my "I'm going to the city to get my hair cut" outfit. I felt fancy :) Also, a few different bloggers like Kendi of Kendi Everyday and Katy of Kansas Couture have done this orange, pink, red look. I've been wanting to give it a try.

Tada!

skirt: JCrew sale
top: Kohl's clearance
platforms: Jeffery Campbell
necklaces: Sway
cardigan: GAP

Spring has Sprung

top: Anthro clearance
cardigan, skirt, shoes: Target

Oh joy joy joy joy! The bleak and dreary weather has finally let up and the sun has come out! Last week brought nothing but gorgeous sunny perfection. My tights stayed tucked away in their drawer as I rocked bare albeit pale legs. It is amazing how the weather and mood are so closely linked. Nonstop rain and clouds...angry, dark place. Clear skies and rays of sunshine...happy skipping and flicking through life.

So, I find myself reevaluating my wardrobe. I have been eying my closet with layers and warmth in mind. Now I paw through my tiny closet in search of lightness both in fabric and color. Just this week I became obsessed with orange and green. It is my goal to acquire something mint green and floral, along with an orangey red something. Since my closet holds nothing to satisfy this exactly I have painted my nails orange-red and my toenails mint green. Hoping this will tide me over :)