Second Hand

Cold to warm. Same for the emotions, same for the seasons. 

Warm weather is coming sooner than expected. Good or bad? 

I would say "You Decide" but the decision has already been made.

The earth will not last much longer. Reduce your carbon footprint by shopping second hand.

My Outfit: Tank-Aeropostale, Jacket-Goodwill; Skirt-second hand store; Necklace-Forever 21; Shoes-Adidas

Stupid Cupid

Though I may not be Mandy Moore, I still love the movie where a girl becomes a Princess and her aunt is also Mary Poppins....anyone get the reference??

Valentine's Day is one of my least favorite holidays. However, any chance I get to wear these red and pink oxfords, I will take. To make the shoes even more interesting, I added pink socks with red hearts and scalloped details. 

Disclaimer: I did not plan this red door being here, it was fate.  

My Outfit: Sweater-Forever 21; Jeans-Gap; Socks-Target; Oxfords-Bass; Sunglasses-Aeropostale

Purple Flowers

Purple Flowers

paired with black trousers

and a striped top

makes the colors pop.

Black and white

but not quite,

with shades of lavender

ready to conquer.

Added elements

make a statement

in front of black brick

an image sticks.

Mixed prints

make the outfit.

-SR

My Outfit: Turtleneck-Thrifted; Long Cardigan-Forever 21; Jeans-Forever 21; Booties-Target

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I used to hate turtlenecks but since they have become trendy lately, I decided to try them out again. Now I'm addicted! I love finding new ways to wear turtlenecks. I currently have a red, grey, black striped, and blue turtleneck (can you tell I'm addicted?) I have seen a lot of bloggers lately pairing their turtlenecks with another clothing item that has surfaced again: slip dresses. I love the idea of making lingerie work for daytime or night-out attire! I will definitely wear this combo again and mix and match the pieces with other items in my wardrobe.  

My Outfit: Turtleneck-Aeropostale; Slip Dress-Target; Tights-Target; Booties-Thrifted; Necklace-Forever 21

all too well

Turtlenecks are the new staple. I paired mine with a black and white jacket with reverse prints. I thought pairing it with a striped turtleneck shirt would be too much but I think it works! I wore my green skinny jeans and added my orange purse as a pop of color and I was out the door.

My Outfit: Turtleneck-Thrifted; Jacket-Old Navy; Jeans-Thrifted; Purse-Macy's

Tommy Girl

 My Outfit: Sweatshirt-Thrifted; Skirt-Thrifted; Tights-Old Navy; Boots-Thrifted; Necklace-Etsy

 

My good friend Emma properly introduced me to Tommy Hilfiger. When I say properly, I mean she showed me his aesthetic and all the pieces she loves that he created (not that I had never heard of him before) and I kept wanting more. For her birthday I got her a Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt because she wanted to be a "Tommy Girl." After that, I continued to look for one for myself and stumbled upon it at a local Goodwill. I was beyond thrilled! We are now both honorary "Tommy Girls" and I am happy to share this new love for this designer with one of my best friends!

I paired my sweatshirt with an A-line skirt, burgundy tights, and cut-out booties. My outfit reminds me of a prep school uniform and I kind like that! I will now embrace my Chilton way of life :)

Whiteout

Having confidence is key. I, like most young adults, am not that confident in myself. I'm not always confident in the way I look, the way I feel, or when I talk. Wearing this outfit took a lot of confidence, especially these boots. I have been wanting over-the-knee boots for almost a year now and I finally snagged a pair on sale toward the end of the summer. This was my first time wearing them and I love the outfit combination. I don't love that I feel uncomfortable or scared to wear what I want because most students on campus wear sweatpants and t- shirts. You don't see people dressed up all the time. Even students in my major wear leggings and sweatshirts to class everyday. That is another topic for another day, but location helps with my confidence. I would be comfortable wearing this outfit in a more creative atmosphere. 

Well now that I got all my feelings out, I really do love this outfit. I like the chicness of the envelope skirt and the warmth from the sweater. I like the simple necklace that ties it all together. Over-the-knee boots are hard to style, but I can't wait to wear them this winter.

My Outfit: Sweater- Thrifted; Skirt-Gap; Necklace-Ann Taylor Loft; Boots-DSW

Denim on Demim

I remember reading a book by Clinton Kelly a few summers ago called Oh No She Didn't. He hilariously explained trends/fads/styles women wear or have worn in the past that he completely disagrees with. One in particular that I can remember is Denim on Denim. Since this book was written in 2010, I don't know his current opinion on the trend, but I have come to love it.

For my outfit, I wore a pair of boyfriend jeans that are comfortable and practical. I paired it with this awesome denim shirt I thrifted while hanging out with my cousin. I love the raw hem line and the little pocket towards the bottom of the shirt. For accessories, I wore a DIY choker necklace and my newest obsessions: Adidas shoes.

One tip to keep in mind when wearing denim on denim is to contrast the washes of the denim. For instance, my top is a lighter blue than my jeans. This contrast gives the outfit depth.

My Outfit: Top-Thirfted; Jeans-Thrifted; Necklace-DIY; Shoes-Adidas

A Weekend in My Life: Chicago Style Max

I recently spend a weekend in Chicago for Style Max. This is an event where boutique or business owners come to purchase clothing, accessories, and more at wholesale to sell in their stores. I worked with the company Koastal Konnection and I had such a great experience I wanted to share it with you all!

The beautiful view from our hotel room!

Style Max was held in this building. Some showrooms are located here permanently, but others just come for this event. This building actually takes up a whole square block in Chicago! It's huge!

This is the brand I worked with!

We were able to wear their clothing pieces to help showcase our favorites. Of course I went for a textured coat! 

New friends! I worked with these awesome girls the whole weekend which made the experience so much better.

My mom and grandma were actually in Chicago the same weekend I was so of course we had dinner together! I love them so much and I didn't want them to leave.

I was so excited when me and a friend stumbled upon Magnolia Bakery. It was on my list of things to visit while in the city, but I didn't think it would happen. The bakery was decorated for Halloween and it was just so cute. For dessert, I got a pumpkin chocolate brownie and a sugar cookie with Halloween sprinkles. They were both so delicious. I would highly recommend going here when you can.

This moment was very special to me. I love the bean and I visit it about every time I am in Chicago. This time was different though. I was able to see it at night. It mirrored all the lights from the building on it's shape. It was beautiful. That night was also pretty warm and had a slight breeze, perfect weather. A friend and I just sat there for awhile to take it all in. 

This experience was not perfect, but it was a positive experience. I appreciate the opportunity I had to learn more about the wholesale aspect of the fashion industry and I'm thankful for all the contacts I made in doing so.