Mean

 Sometimes when we take pictures, Eric tells me to "look mean". I don't know why it feels so good to look mean sometimes. Being mean doesn't feel good, at least not to me, but there's something about a look of boredom and disdain that is satisfying when it comes to taking pictures. I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to give yourself permission to do what you want. It's a really empowering feeling that I feel like a lot of us, especially women (Yeah, I'm generalizing, so what?), deal with on a regular basis. It's been one of my resolutions to do more of what I want, to say more of what I want, and to look how I want, and so far it's been going really well. I feel really good about it. It sounds obvious until you're at a point in your life when you realize it's not how you've been living, but there's a lot of power in allowing yourself to be who you want to be.

Brandy Melville Franka Turtleneck Tank | Urban Outfitters Blazer (Similar Here) | BDG Twig High Rise Jean | Frye Veronica Chelsea Boot

Fun Money

Brandy Melville is one of my favorite places to head when I have some extra fun money in my budget. You can get so much bang for your buck there! I bought this top with the upcoming summer months in mind, but was too excited not to wear it, despite the weather still being a bit chilly. (I don't really mind or notice when it comes to taking pictures!) I can think of so many ways to style this little striped crop top - I love it when you can find a piece that's fun but still simple enough to work into your wardrobe fairly easily.

What's your go-to place to shop when you have some extra money to spend? 

Joanne Tank | BDG Corduroy Shorts | BP. Faux Leather Jacket | Steve Madden Gilte Bootie | FP. Caravel Thigh Hi

Lithium

I am so excited to finally have a bit of Brandy Melville in my life. I have spent many hours trolling the Brandy website, filling my cart with practically one of everything. I love the laid back, 90s-esque aesthetic that their store and clothing has. This embroidered top was one of my must have items that I couldn't delete out of the cart when time came to finalize my purchases, and I don't regret that decision at all. I can think of so many different ways to wear it, and with fall coming up, it's going to be the perfect bad ass piece for layering plaids and cardigans. I bought a few other items, which I'm sure you'll be seeing soon, but one of my favorite pieces is the "fuck you" necklace. It's kind of perfect.

Have you ever bought anything from Brandy Melville?

Jennah SHAKA Embroidery Top - Brandy Melville | 1460 Boots - Dr. Martens | Tartan Plaid Skater Skirt - Forever21 | 'Fuck You' Necklace - Brandy Melville

February Wishlist

My budget allows for me to make about one significant fun purchase a month. Last month, it was the pants you all saw in my last post. And in case you didn't see that, check the bad ass pants out by clicking here! Anyways, we're about halfway through February, and my gears are turning on what I want my next special piece to be, assuming I can save up enough. Hmm. I'm thinking number three... If not, number two! (For those of you who don't know, I've had a massive obsession with Nirvana as well as doodling eyeballs all over everything since as long as I can remember obsessing over things - So this shirt is kind of a special find!)

1. Sarah Chloe Heart Beat Necklace

2. Brandy Melville Kate Nirvana Tank

3. Free People Novella Royale Hyperion Bodycon Dress

4. Urban Outfitters Cooperative Heeled Jelly Sandal

5. Brandy Melville Keat Long Jacket

6. Kate Spade "A Tale of Two Cities" Book Clutch

7. Ecote Mila Cold Shoulder Top

What's on your guys' wishlist this month?