Purple and Prints

  Today I decided to experiment a bit with colors that I don't normally combine: purple and mint green. I also worked a bit with prints while I usually see clothing combinations in solid colors. I received tons of compliments on this outfit and, while I normally "expect" them, most of these caught me off guard. This ensemble didn't strike me as anything special; one of the key pieces is a Hanes sweatshirt, come on! I will definitely be wearing this again, because it proved to be both super cute and super comfortable.

A Study in Purple

It's no mystery that I put almost no thought into that heading, and only slightly more thought into my outfit for the day. There is nothing easier to match that a monochromatic outfit, and today I was matching purple. It was a lot of purple and some black.

I know that this checked flannel shirt is clearly cut for a man, but it was the only pattern I could find that was the same. Mine had a lower neckline and a trimmed waist that made me look womanly shaped. I'm so glad I finally  had a chance to wear this hat! It's been hanging on my wall because I've been a chicken, but today I rocked it! I mixed some classier gemstone jewelry with cheap plastic earrings for an entirely unremarkable affect. I have yet to wear any of those accessories in over six months either.

I don't think I've mentioned this yet, but my goal for this semester is to wear every article of clothing I own at least once by the end of June. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! So if my outfits are ever extraordinarily awkward, it's because I'm fighting to keep an article of clothing that should probably be burned or donated.

Lazy Days

Because I have been so lazy the past few days, I haven't put a whole lot of effort into my ensembles. So instead of wasting time commenting on a not-so-hot outfit, I figured I might introduce you to my soundtrack for the week:

Rosi Golan's The Drifter and the Gypsy

If it's a sad rainy day and you don't like jazz, this is the perfect album. It's really soft and mellow with a light pop sound. Most of her music features piano accompaniment. Favorite song: "It's Been A Long Day"... Seriously. Check it out.

Stylin' in the Rain

One day one of these post titles will actually be clever, but until then...

Today was another rainy day in a land of rainy winters, so I decided to do two things to cheer myself up.
1. Layer- for warmth
2. Coordinate with my Umbrella- for cheer
Check. And Check. Too bad it actually stopped raining around noon. But I looked cute even without my signature accessory.

I wore some simple black flats that wouldn't be ruined by the rain and layered a baggy-necked short sleeve shirt over a long grey turtleneck and accented with sparkly but neutral jewelry. My personal grey pearls hang past my belly button even with a knot and my crystal studded flower hung perfectly inside the neckline. My favorite part was that I finally got up the nerve to wear my feathered head-band! Sadly it kept sliding off my head, so I eventually had to put it away.

I was in a meeting this afternoon and I girl just looked at me and said, "I love you." I was a little confused, because even though this happens often, I usually know what I've said or done to be "loved". I asked and she told me that if anyone else she knew tried wearing this outfit, it would look weird on them. But something about me just makes "different" outfits work. I am not sure how I feel about that, but I am glad that I pulled it off :)

Weekend: "Slacks-Off"

I had to take a quick trip home this weekend, and while I wasn't attending any major events, I knew I wouldn't just be sitting in my basement for two days. However, I didn't feel like taking the extra time to plan out any classy ensembles. Instead I packed a basic outfit (pants, shoes, jacket, jewelry) that I could mix with two t-shirts and scarves. It was the most low-key packing experience I've ever had.

All my basic pieces were neutral, primarily black. My jewelry and hair clip were yellows while my shirts and scarves were also brightly colored. I knew I needed some happy color in my life. It has been raining for the past week, and without color I might have thrown myself from a moving vehicle. In the absence of sunshine, color is a   passable and necessary substitution.

Monkey/Peacock Suit

Today I had an opportunity to tour a possible internship site. I do not own a suit yet, because I'm a poor college student, so I did the best with what I have. I would just like to be clear that all photos have been "borrowed" from other internet sources and the photos I show are close approximations. The biggest difference in the layout I put together today is the I wore a khaki vest instead of grey (the internet failed to come through on that one) but the cut is largely the same.

Boots and Vests are some of my favorite outfit pieces, so you have many vest/boot outfits to look forward to.

Flowers in her Hair

I didn't end up looking quite as sexy today as I normally do. I was cute! Don't get me wrong, but the ensemble was nothing spectacular. However, it was a bit "springy" (wishful thinking). The outfit consisted of a coral sweater with three-quarter length sleeves, a mint green scarf, yellow bead earrings, and... wait for it! Two adorable flower clips one of my girlfriends made me for Christmas.

My bangs have been getting long, so they have been a cute way to keep the hair out of my face and give hope to all who long for warm weather again! To make a little hope for yourself you can follow the length below to make these flowers. And then it is up to you whether you want to glue them to clips, bobby pins, or a headband. Happy Crafting!

http://mysparkle.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-rolled-flowers.html

Red Hot for Reds

I love clothes, probably more than is healthy. I put this outfit together last night, put it on this morning, looked and the mirror, and thought "I kinda look like a sexy mime." I felt great, but as I walked around my campus I felt like I stuck out way more than I intended to. My shoes made loud "pocking" sounds everywhere I went and apparently it isn't normal to wear bright colors during the winter... because everyone else was wearing black and brown.

I knew when I decided to dress nicely every day that it would be a lot more work, but I hoped to  look a bit more attractive. I didn't realize how self-conscious it would make me. I felt like people were judging me for being awesome. But I have decided that being awesome puts me above all that and I'm going to look hot tomorrow too ;)