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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Sympathy for the Devil

 Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted as many outfit posts so far this month. My main photographer (and boyfriend) has been sick lately and hasn't been up to taking photos for me. However, when I saw him today he was feeling well enough to suck it up for a few minutes and do me a favor!

I don't think it's vain to say you love your outfit, and if it is, I don't care. Because I love my outfit today. I feel so confident in a t-shirt and a blazer. Even though it's simple, I feel like it's very "me". I guess though I love fashion and am going to school for it, the word "glamorous" doesn't always resignate with me, at least not in my most comfortable and Mackenzie-like state. I love a good band t-shirt, and this one is automatically my new favorite! I don't know if any of you are fans of The Rolling Stones, but Keith Richards famously sported a t-shirt very similar to this one when the band really gained popularity. Obviously, that gives the t-shirt a heavy tones of sarcasm and irony - Also very me! Needless to say, today was a good day, outfit wise.

"Who the Fuck is Mick Jagger?" tee - Amazon.com | Blazer - Urban Outfitters | Floral Cords - Free People | Shoes - Dolce Vita 

Nail Color - Butter London's "444"

Both Ways

 Today is one of those days where I just want to do nothing. I don't usually have days where I want to dress lazy, but this outfit is probably the closest I've ever come. I bought these pants from Nordstrom the other day, and I asked my favorite sales associate there if she thought they were more lounge wear or every day wear, and she said that when they got them in they were for lounge wear but her and I agreed they could go either way. With this outfit, I decided to go a little bit of both ways. My heeled booties and blazer give the look a more "put together" feel, which compliments the sweats and boyfriend t-shirt rather well in my opinion. It's all about the balance of things in fashion. It's my favorite part.

What are a few of your favorite ways to mix and match styles?

Sweats - BP@Nordstrom | Matt's T-Shirt (Literal Boyfriend Tee!) - H&M | Booties - Dolce Vita | Boyfriend Oversize Blazer - Urban Outfitters

Lip Color - Nars Pure Matte Lipstick "Terre De Feu" | Nail Color - Butter London "444"

Business Casual

Well you'd have to work in the coolest office ever in order for this to legitimately be considered "business casual". It was overcast and a little rainy here in Portland (Gee, that's weird) and I thought it would be a good time to bust out an old favorite of mine from those chilly summer days spent in Alaska - Tights with shorts! I think this look, like many other looks, works best with high waist shorts. I never by low rise anything because high waist just makes everything look so much better, and you have a lot more flexibility in how you style your outfit. One of my favorite things about fashion and style is when you have a well balanced outfit. For example, a pretty dress with tough studded boots. Another great way to get the balanced look is to mix some polished pieces, such as my oxfords and black blazer, with some funkier pieces like my tee and ripped shorts.

What are your favorite fashion opposites that you think work really well together?

Matt is getting much better at taking pictures, and is even taking some direction in telling me how to pose! (Even though I don't use many of his goofy ideas.) I thought I'd humor him today though, and post the open jacket photo. The one of my making the "wtf?" face was taken right after he said something ridiculous. Candid shots. Very candid shots. Kodak moments.

Shorties, Wolf Tee, + Silence & Noise Blazer ♥ Urban Outfitters

Black Oxfords ♥ American Apparel