Goth

 Hey everyone. I didn't post the last two days because I went to Seattle to visit my cousin, and to have my other cousin dye part of my hair blonde. (She's amazing with hair. I added one color photo for you all to get the full effect.) So if you missed me, that's why. As with my last post, today was one of those I-can't-wear-my-outfit-outside rainy kind of days. Minus having to get creative for outfit posts, I actually really love days like this. It's been really windy and rainy here in Portland, which made it the perfect day to snuggle up with my boyfriend to watch the NFL play offs. (By the way, GO HAWKS!)

I had been coveting this midi length tutu for a while, and my mom surprised me with it for Christmas! (You may remember seeing it on my Christmas wishlist post.) I can think of so many different ways to wear it, which is odd because a midi length tutu isn't exactly a "wardrobe staple". At least, not in any regular sense. But hey, maybe it's a wardrobe staple for me. And if it turns out to be, that's great. I decided that my debut of the skirt on my blog should be kind of minimalistic, so I just paired it with a lace bralette and my Jeffrey Campbell heels. I think the result was a really cool goth look. What do you think?

Do you guys have any out of the box pieces that you consider staples or favorites?

Tulle Midi Skirt - Urban Outfitters | Minimalist Lace Up Heel - Jeffrey Campbell from Free People | Kimchi Blue Scallop Lace Bralette - Urban Outfitters

Nail Color - Butter London's "Slapper" & Butter London's "Trout Pout" | Eyes - Urban Decay "Naked Basics" | Lip Color - NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in "Volga"

Flecks of Golden Glitter

 I was so excited to show you guys this new skirt that I wanted the day to be perfect. I usually like to save outfits like this for days where I'll actually be doing something, but I woke up today in kind of a weird mood and just needed to wear something pretty, even though all I would be doing was sitting at my computer churning out homework. 

I have been desperate for glitzy stuff because I feel like the month of December is really the only time where it's really appropriate to wear them. Don't get me wrong, I've been known to bust out my more "dazzling" pieces year round, but there's something about glitter in December that just feels right. When I was home for Thanksgiving, I really wanted to bring home my senior prom dress which is knee length and covered in gold and silver glitter and sequins. Alas, I forgot to bring it, which of course meant I had to buy something similar to substitute. I went to Urban Outfitters looking for Christmas stalkings to no avail. However, I did see a bunch of glittery pieces! I tried on probably about seven different gorgeous glittery things, but in the end because I wanted to save my money to buy presents for everyone for Christmas, I settled on this gorgeous maxi skirt. I'm so glad I did. Even though it's not really a piece a person can wear every day, I'm still so in love with it! I love the way light hits in, and shines through the sheer glittery maxi length sections. It's flowy, it's flattering, and it's glittery. What more could a girl want in a skirt? I can't wait to wear it more and more!

What pieces are your favorite to wear for the Holiday season?

Kimchi Blue Glitter Maxi - Urban Outfitters | Long Sleeve V-Neck - GAP | Leather Jacket - BP@Nordstrom | Tildon Booties - Nordstrom | Black & Gold Necklace - BP@Nordstrom

Lip Color - Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in "Terre De Feu" | Eyes - Urban Decay "Naked Basics" | Nail Color - OPI "Break a Leg Warmer!"

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"

Wishlist Wednesday: Beauty Products

Hey guys!
It's wishlist Wednesday, as you may already know, and today I'm focusing on beauty products. I definitely do not need any more make up, but it is one of my favorite things to shop for. Of course I love shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, and anything else fashion related, but getting new make up is just an instant pick me up. I think if you're looking for a way to change up your style, starting with your make up is an awesome way. Something as simple as wearing a lip color you might not normally wear can make you feel like a totally transformed person, and that's why I love make up so much! I'm the kind of person who changes a lot, and it's so much fun to get up in the morning being able to create a look that matches my mood, not just through fashion but also with make up and beauty products.

1.  Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Mexican Rose

2. Sigma Make Me Classy Essential Brush Kit (I desperately need new brushes!)

3. Too Faced Matte Eye Shadow Collection (So hard to find good matte shadows.)

4. Chocolate Soleil Medium Deep Matte Bronzer (Matte Matte Matte! Also, smells like chocolate!)

5. Benefit Benetint (Blush that doubles as a lip stain - my mom swears by it!)