Pushing Up Daisies

 From the time I was born, my closet has always been adorned with 90s fashions. You can imagine how excited I am now that the 90s are so heavily coming back into fashion. Finally, the look is attainable at every store I walk into. (The only problem is this is happening at a time when I have absolutely no money to spend on clothes. Oh well.) I bought this dress (for an extremely reasonable price) at H&M two days ago. As soon as I saw it I was like, "I need this. I need to wear this with a plaid shirt and Doc Martens." I love it when you see something, and immediately get a 'vision' for the item. Luckily, I have a couple different visions for this dress. As well as the other one just like I bought, in another print. No wonder I'm broke.

Plaid Flannel Shirt - Urban Outfitters (Similar here) | Daisy Dress - H&M (On sale now!) | 1460s - Doc Martens |

Back to Basics

 Hey guys! I'm in a bit of a hurry right now, so I'll make this short and sweet. I dyed my hair back to my natural dark brown color! I was a little sad to see the pink go, but my modeling agency said I would have a lot harder time booking jobs with pastel pink hair. (It's an acquired taste, I guess.) Anyways, I'm glad to be back to brunette. I feel most myself like this, and I think my outfit reflects my 'back to basics' mentality. 

Top - H&M | Jeans - Urban Outfitters | Shoes - American Apparel | Bracelet - Alex & Ani

Last Kiss

 I have an abnormally large collection of thigh high socks for someone who rarely wears them. Today, because of the gloomy weather clashing with my sunny day mentality, I decided a pair of thigh socks would be the perfect thing to keep my floral romper cozy. I love the look of a short hemline, long socks, and a long sweater. The juxtaposition of abnormal lengths is something that I always love in an outfit. I've had this cardigan for a long time, and it's probably the coziest thing I own. I was really excited to have an opportunity to style it up a bit. Working the outfit with my Jeffrey Campbell minimal lace ups was the cherry on top of a cute rainy day ensemble for me. Unfortunately, none of these items except the shoes are still being sold. Sometimes I shy away from items I know aren't sold any more because it means it's less fun for you guys, but I think what's more important is me giving you outfits that I think are truly, well, cute! I'm not ready to kiss these items goodbye just yet.

What do you think of knee high socks? Do you have any items you just can't get rid of?

Romper - Urban Outfitters | Cardigan - Cardigan | Socks - H&M | Minimal Lace Up Heel - Free People

Boy Meets Girl

 Today I felt like looking a little girlier than normal. Of course, that never lasts with me. As soon as I put on this pretty purple top I bought a year ago but had never worn, my first instinct was masculine shoes and my leather jacket. I tried though, right? 

I've noticed a trend with myself and with a lot of other people as well, and it dawned on me that I've never actually discussed it with you guys. My favoritest thing to do with my jeans is roll up the cuffs a little bit. I think it can make any look more fun, and it can add a preppy or girly touch to wearing masculine shoes. I know this might sound weird, but there's something about bones that I just love. An ankle, collar, or shoulder peaking out adds such a feminine touch to some outfits, and I think the ankle of a pair of dark washed jeans being rolled up is the perfect way to achieve that look.

Top - H&M | Jeans - BDG @ Urban Outfitters | Bailey Boot - Nordstrom | Faux Leather Jacket - Nordstrom | "Because I Love You" Bracelet - Alex & Ani

Eyes - Stila's Masterpiece Series, "Modernist" Palette | Nail Color - Butter London's "Slapper"

Eeny Meeny Miny Minnie

 I have been staying up way too late and waking up way too late lately, which unfortunately has meant a lot of the time that I'm ready to take blog pictures, means horrible lighting because the sun is going down by the time I've gotten up, eaten, and gotten ready. (I'm horrible, I know! But Netflix has been so tempting lately.) I felt really good about this outfit today, mainly because I didn't have anywhere to go and nobody to see, but I still got dressed up. Getting a little dressed up, even if it just means wearing something I like that's not pajamas, always makes me feel better about my day. I'm also happy about this outfit because I think lately my blog posts have been very casual, and though I do love seeing casual outfits on blogs, I also like to post things that people might not always try. For example, polka dots, Minnie Mouse socks, oxford heels, and an oversized blazer all in one outfit? Not exactly an every day look. (Unless of course for you, it is, in which case I applaud you.)

On a semi-unrelated note, I'm pretty excited because I think I decided what I want to do after college. Everyone has always told me to be a writer, but I love fashion first and foremost. I think after college I'm going to move to a city like New York City or Seattle (depending on how gutsy I feel at that time!) and per-sue a career as a fashion writer. How cool would it be to be a styling editor or something?

Would any of you fashion lovers like a job in fashion? If so what? Or is it just a hobby?

Polka Dot Blouse - H&M | Blazer - Urban Outfitters | Skirt - BP@Nordstrom | Minnie Mouse Socks - Forever 21 | Heeled Oxfords - Gifted | Charm Necklace - Urban Outfitters

Lip Color - BITE Beauty Lipstick Sample | Nail Color - Butter London's 444

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These Days

 Sorry about the huge lack of photos in this post. On Wednesdays, I have two classes with only two hours in between and I have to walk home from the first one so I don't have a whole lot of time to eat, finish any homework, and take blog photos but I do try. These days, I've been so busy lately and all I want to do is hibernate, read, and listen to music. (Specifically The Velvet Underground. RIP Lou Reed, you will forever be one of my favorites this time of year.) I usually get into this mood when it starts to get colder and darker outside. I know it might sound strange, but I kind of enjoy the lethargic mood, but it does get old.

How have you all been feeling lately? How has it been effecting your dress?

Jacket - H&M | Top - BP@Nordstrom | Jeans - BDG @ Urban Outfitters | Boots - Thrifted

Lip Color - Clinique "Black Honey" | Eyes - Urban Decay "Naked Basics" | Nails - Marc Jacob's "Nirvana"

Transition Period

 It's finally starting to feel like fall! October is my favorite month so this is a pretty big deal for me. I love the smells, the colors, and the fashion of fall. October is my favorite month because it's the first month it really feels like fall usually, and I'm also a pretty huge fan of Halloween. However, this Eskimo isn't feeling chilled to the bone yet, so I decided today would be a good day to take a summer piece and transfer it into a great fall piece! This crop top is one I bought for those hot summer days, but I love the simplicity of it so I'm still really in the mood to wear it. Pairing it with high waist shorts would have been my go to in the summer, so I added thick tights, booties, and a leather jacket for a great fall look.

What are your favorite summer pieces to mix into your fall wardrobe?

Stripe Crop Top - Urban Outfitters | Faux Leather Jacket - H&M | BDG High Rise Shorts - Urban Outfitters | Black Opaque Tights - BP@Nordstrom | Booties - Dolce Vita

Nail Color - Marc Jacobs "Nirvana" | Lip Color - Marc Jacobs "No Regrets" | Eyes - Stila "In the Know" Palette