Gloom

Today is just one of those days. To be honest, I kind of love gloomy days. With sunshine comes the obligation to get up and do something. Don't get me wrong, sometimes that's nice and it's most definitely necessary. Other times though, it's nice to know that the weather is on your side of being blah. I'm big on balance, and I believe without the blah days we wouldn't truly appreciate the sunshiny ones. So here's to a good blah day! I hope you all enjoy the mood of your city no matter what the weather. 

Shorts - American Apparel | Sweater - Urban Outfitters | Tights - Nordstrom | Boots - Doc Marten Originals | Necklace - Urban Outfitters 

Lip Color - Nars Pure Matte in "Terre De Feu" | Eyes - Benefit's World Famous Neutrals | Nail Color Butter London's "Slapper"

Diamant Noir

 Hey guys! For this outfit post, I'd like to tell you about the store I bought these amazing Levi's high rise cut offs from - a store called Diamant Noir! I stumbled across their website and fell in love with a lot of the stuff they had. They sell fun, hip, on trend clothes at a great price. These shorts for example, I've been looking for a pair of Levi's jean shorts everywhere - but because they're really in right now, they're pretty expensive everywhere else. I bought this pair for $15, so they're definitely a store worth checking out! You can find some really unique pieces, and as much as I love my favorite store Urban Outfitters, they can sometimes over charge for unique pieces like these!

 A close up of the shorties. I love that the destroyed look isn't too over done.

♥ Levi's High Rise Cut Offs - Diamant Noir ♥ 

♥ Circle in the Sand Tee - Free People ♥ 

♥ Necklaces - Free People ♥ 

♥ Audrey Hepburn Necklace - Found ♥ 

♥ High Top Black Chucks - Converse ♥

Click the image below to shop Diamant Noir!

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

Summer Fun!

I am in such a good mood today! I finished my math class (finally!) and am going to the movies tonight with my cousins + my boyfriend to see 'The Purge' and 'The Internship'. It was a gorgeous day here in Portland - Again! So I thought it was the perfect time to bust out this turquoise cami that I bought yesterday on sale from Urban Outfitters! I don't get my amazing staff discount on sale items, but I still got it at sale price, so I'm proud for not spending all my money in one place! (However, I did go home that evening and spend $370 dollars at Free People, so I shouldn't be too proud!) Speaking of my free people purchase, I am debating on whether or not I should show you all what I bought in my next post using the images they have online, or if I should wait until I get them in and model them myself. I guess you'll all just have to wait and see!

Being goofy in the elevator. My boyfriend is becoming quite the photographer!

I absolutely love the sheer paneling trend going on right now, and who doesn't love a good lacy bandeau?

I've had these converse since the 7th grade! My mom used to buy all my shoes really big (because I have very tall genetics, and my mom herself wears a size 10 and is 5'11" but super thin!) I never did grow into all those shoes, which was good news for my mom because she kept all of them for herself! Maybe she was tricking me... Anyways, I absolutely love these shoes. I don't like converse high tops because they started making them with the fake patch on the side (complete with painted on stitching. Wtf?) but the solid black ones still have the real rubber sewn on patch. Legit!

My boyfriend Matt said that because he always takes my pictures that I should return the favor; I mean he's such a fashionista. What a goof! (In case anyone is wondering though, his California Republic t-shirt is one I bought for him from Urban Outfitters.)

I hope you all have a great day, and if it's sunny where you are, I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy it! ♥


Turquoise Camie & BDG High Waist Shorts ♥ Urban Outfitters
Black Hightop Chucks ♥ Converse
Lace Bandeau & Tube Socks ♥ Aerie
Black Slub Cardigan ♥ Brass Plum

Blustery Day!

Hey guys! Today's weather has been kind of weird... It's still super hot (It's supposed to get up to 84!) but it's also pretty windy. It's a little difficult to dress for heat and wind at the same time! However, my lace-y tunic, shorts, and jean jacket did just the trick!

This outfit would be super cute to wear to school or work, but today I'm just running some little errands and for the most part being lazy. I always prefer to be lazy in style though - I hate wearing pajamas all day, it makes me feel so blah!

These boots are without a doubt one of my most worn and favorite things that I own. They're Steve Madden Troopa boots, and I am so in love with them! I've had mine for almost three years now, and they're still in great condition. They're the kind of boots that look even better with age, and I would honestly be surprised if I had to replace them within the next few years! Yeah. That good.

Please find it in your hearts to ignore how silly I look in these photos. It was windy, remember!! :)

Lacey Tunic/High Waist Shorts - Urban Outfitters
Jean Jacket - Brass Plum @ Nordstrom
Necklaces - Forever21
Troopa Boot - Steve Madden
Leather Crossbody - Tignanello

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