What Year Is It?

 It's 2016! 

Hey everyone! So much has happened since I lasted posted; my blog has been sorely neglected over the past few months. I promise I have a good excuse though - I graduated college last month! The weeks leading up to my graduation and portfolio show (the Art Institutes require a finished portfolio for graduation) were hectic. I got, on average, about 3-4 hours of sleep every night, spent more time at FedEx than any normal person should (and spent a fortune in printing costs), and lived on my computer. I was seriously at the point where I couldn't close my eyes after a while because my eye lids would flicker like I was still looking at a computer screen! 

Despite the busyness though, life has been going so great. My boyfriend Eric and I have some big plans moving into the new year, that I'm excited to share with you all! I'll be doing a much better job at keeping my Instagram updated as well. :) I'm so excited to have time again to do what I love, which brings me to my New Years Resolution - doing what I want! I'm one of those people who let's other peoples' feelings and thoughts influence my own all too often, so my focus on 2016 is going to be to be as selfish as I need. But that's a lot harder than it sounds! 

Quintessential

These clogs are definitely becoming my quintessential warm weather shoe. They're cute, comfortable, and the way they tie at the ankle makes them ideal to wear with cuffed denim, shorts, or a cute dress! I find myself getting dressed in the morning for class, needing an easy outfit like the one I wear today, but still looking for a way to make it interesting. These wood and suede clogs do just the trick. They're so cute and comfy in fact, I am thinking about getting a second pair in a different color! That's when you know it's good. 

 

Clogs - Free People | Denim - Free People | Tank - Free People | Bra - Free People | Kimono - Urban Outfitters | Belt - Forever21

Metallics

Going to school for fashion means always having to know what's up and coming trend wise. A trend predicted to be popular this upcoming Spring season that I'm totally in love with and already mentally preparing for, is metallic accessories. My favorite way to utilize this trend, is with metallic shoes. Below are a few outfits I put together featuring some adorably bad ass metallic shoes that I'm hoping to get my hands on. Let me know what you think of my looks in the comments below!

Do you think you could get into the metallic trend? How would you put your own spin on it?

Metallics by kenziereese featuring boyfriend jeans

I really love taking simple shapes such as boyfriend jeans, and basic tees or sweaters with this look, so the attention is on the shoes. Floral is another way to keep the look girly. 

Heavy Metal by kenziereese featuring Alexander Wang

This is my more tough look. I love the metallic Doc Martens, keeping the colors muted will ensure the look stays tough, not sweet. 

As The City Grows Dark by kenziereese featuring Uniqlo

This was my more glam look. Again, simple shapes keep the look more focused. I chose to use accessories in golden tones to draw attention to the shoes as well. 

Nightmare Hippie Girl

 

Hey guys. I don't know why, but lately I've been having really off days. When I feel off, wearing something cute will usually make me feel better. I know that sounds kind of weird, but I figure if you're taking the time to read a fashion blog you might kind of get where I'm coming from. Lately though, I've been having to change midway through the day because of weather and other conditions, like how much I would be walking. 

Anyways, as for today's outfit (or first half of the day outfit, I should say) this is a dress that I bought a few weeks ago. I'm not going to lie, I spend a lot of money on clothes. However, I'm one of those shoppers who usually buys a bunch of really nice things rather than one super great thing. This was my little splurge though. I've gotta tell you - I'm not regretting it :) This dress is very much my style, though it's not the kind of thing that I would wear everyday. I love the 60s Mod shape, but because of the lace and bell sleeves, it still gives off a very laid back, hippie chick vibe; a vibe I'm always on board for. It came in lighter colors, but I opted for the black because A) It's my favorite, and if something comes in black, I buy in black! B) It gave it a more edgy vibe, whereas a lighter color might have been too girly. (For those of you who don't know, the title of this post is a title of a Beck song. Fun fact! But doesn't it suit the outfit well?)

What was the last thing you splurged on?

Dress - Urban Outfitters | Clogs - Free People

 

Trendy Tuesday: Clogs

Hey guys!

I am noticing a definite trend lately - Clogs! I really like this trend. I had been thinking of getting a pair for a long time now, but never got around to it because there wasn't a cute enough pair. Clogs tend to be sold for the working mom category of women, not that that's a problem! It's just not my style. I have been very pleased to find that clogs are getting cuter these days!

What do you guys think of this trend?

Trendy Tuesday: Statement Sunglasses!

Hey everyone! It's Trendy Tuesday! I'm going to keep it brief this time around, because I think today's Trendy Tuesday subject is really something you either love or you don't. For me, I would love to be able to rock the statement sunglasses trend right now, but unfortunately my eyes are horrible and as of right now, I'm stuck with glasses on all the time! I think sunglasses can be a fun way to add a bit more personality to an outfit. As far as over the top shades, it's a personal decision on how comfortable you feel with the more outlandish sunnies. But there's something for everyone!
What's your opinion on the statement sunglasses trend?