Perfect Summer

 This skirt. 

Is my favorite thing. 

Head to toe Free People today, guys! This skirt has been on my wishlist for so long now; every variation, and every color of it has been added to my Free People wishlist and I can finally cross it off my (really long) list! I happened into Free People (Yeah, right. That never happens. I happened to plan to go to Free People and not tell my boyfriend about it until we were already there.) yesterday and saw this skirt on sale. Having $1.00 to my name, I figured it would be best to wait and order it online. Plot twist! It isn't on sale online! After I found that information out, I made the command decision that this skirt should be my very first ever credit card purchase. I'm feeling very adult, and very confident in my new skirt. I justified the purchase by telling myself it is the absolute perfect summer time skirt, and when I think about it now, I didn't have one of those! So no regrets here. :)

Skirt - Free People | Bra - Free People | Tank - Free People | Lace Up Heel - Free People | Necklace - Urban Outfitters

Do You Realize?

 Hey everyone. I haven't posted in a while. School has been kind of hectic (yay midterms) and I've had family visiting me throughout the month. I go through phases of great discouragement and great inspiration, and I guess this month has been more on the side of discouragement. I'm not sure why, exactly. Maybe there is no reason. When I feel discouraged and defeated like that, I often retreat into my own little world (which usually is located on my bed). I guess I'm kind of over emotional, and the littlest things can sometimes impact my entire week. I read a quote this morning; I'm not sure who it was by, but it was basically saying that you shouldn't compare your life to others, because our lives are all journeys, and those journeys are specific to each of us. So if someone has things or relationships or opportunities in their lives that you wish you had, remember life isn't a race or some big list you need to check things off of as soon as possible - Enjoy your time, and enjoy your wait. I'm not sure I've fully come to realize this yet, though I've certainly come to understand it. 

Top - BP@Nordstrom | Sweater - BP@Nordstrom | Shorts - Forever21 | Troopa Boots - Steve Madden

Boyfriend Jeans

I just recently bought my very first pair of boyfriend jeans. I know. It's crazy to think I've gone this long in my personal fashion career without a pair, but all that's changed now and I haven't taken them off. Unfortunately, my schedule hasn't allowed me to take many outfit photos the last few days. Because of my new obsession and the fact that I can't let it go unmentioned on this blog, I thought it would be fun to make a few Polyvore outfit concepts, and share them with you. For each of the three, I started with a pair of boyfriend jeans. I made a girly/fun outfit, a more "cool" and effortless outfit, and lastly a casual, feminine outfit, all of which work amazing with a pair of boyfriend jeans.

Which look would you rock?

All You Need is Love by kenziereese featuring lips makeup

Black Out by kenziereese featuring leather boots

Doing It Herself by kenziereese featuring nars cosmetics

Lazy Lilac Days

It has been so sunny and gorgeous outside lately! Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to do a whole lot of shopping. (Actually, that never stops me. But I never buy what I need, and instead always buy what I want. Note to self: work on that...) Anyways, I don't have a whole lot of money (YET!) or resources to work with for super hot days right now. Regardless of that, I still put together a casual, light weight, and inexpensive outfit! I'm really loving pastels right now; I mean who isn't? It's spring time! But aside from that, this outfit also associates some of my other favorite things. Lace, a cardigan, and long necklaces. :) What is your go-to summer time outfit for a lazy day?

American Eagle - Paper-bag Shorts/Pink Tank (underneath)
Urban Outfitters - Pink Satchel
Forever21 - Metallic Sandals/Lilac Necklace
Charlotte Russe - Lilac Beaded Lace Top & Gem Cluster Necklace
The Gap - Grey & White Stripe Asymmetrical Cardi