Met 2014's Biggest Trend was...

... Black & White color blocked gowns!

Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta

Charlize Theron in Dior 

Hailee Steinfeld in Prabal Gurung

Anna Kendrick in J. Mendel

Thanks to JustJared.com for these photos!

DotsDotsDots

I believe polka dots are trending, in all sizes and color! However, I prefer my dots in neutrals since the pattern's fun.

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Last Leg

It's that dreaded time of year, when summer beckons yet finals stand in our way.

The 'Last Leg' of the race, here's to all the fighters... finish strong!

1,2,3,4,5

Twas 61º...

... and despite the amount of sunshine, it's very much chilly and perfect autumn weather!

This week's homecoming week, which equates to SPIRIT WEEK. And today so happened to be themed 'Grease'.

Now, I have absolutely no idea why today is 'Grease' day since it doesn't relate to our school at all, but it gave me the perfect chance to either establish myself as a Pink Lady or a Greaser for 24 hrs.

Of course, I chose Greaser.

Hellooooo leather jacket!
I didn't get the color or cut of the jeans quite right but I was warmly received by all the fellow Greasers.

'Twas 74º...

... and the morning weather tricked me. 

Usually I swear to continue my summer clothing well until it's too cold, however this morning was just too nippy and I was forced to pull out this beautiful, plum sweater (you'd never guess that it cost me less than $5).

Needless to say, the sun eventually woke up and did its job.

Oh well, at least I was comfy.

And hot.

But comfy.

Plus, turns out the InStyle issue waiting for me at home agrees with what I'm wearing! I'm some sort of fashion fortune-teller.

*Please forgive me again for missing a Motivational Monday! I spent, literally, the whole day on a massive field trip. I got home, showered, and just fell asleep somewhere..*

'Twas 70º...

... and 'twas 70º.

SEVENTY, DEGREES, FAHRENHEIT.

If I had known that in the slightest, I would not have worn shorts.. but whatever, I enjoyed the chill like no other!

Here I'm more than proud to sport my new varsity jacket! I've been dying to have one for the longest time and finally bought one; it's actually from my previous post.

AND THIS SHIRT? YEA, I CUT AND DREW IT, BECAUSE I CELEBRATED NIALL HORAN'S BIRTHDAY TODAY. NIALL HORAN.

MAY I JUST SAY, THAT IRISH I WAS HIS AND HE MINE?

I JUST MADE A PUN ON HIS ETHNICITY. AH HAHAHA, OKAY, I'M GOING TO STOP.

 

'Twas 97º...

... and I'm finally getting back on track with posting outfits!

This outfit was quite perfect in the fact that I could take off the cardigan when it got too hot or throw it back on if class got too chilly.

No shoes are pictured here, but I just went with classy flats (white, course) && PLEASE excuse my promiscuous shoulder flash; no idea what happened there..

+ in love with raw crystal.

Feeling P(r)eppy

Every school year I tell myself, "I will be fashionable everyday!"

Later, "Okay, all-out comfy once or twice a week."

Then, the ultimate, "Did I wear my Nikes yesterday? I'll just throw on this hoodie and some Adidas sweats. Nice."

NO, NOT NICE, GET IT TOGETHER GIRL. 

So far I've been doing well, but I already cannot wait for autumn! As for now, it's been a very preppy time for me. Hopefully I'll post my outfits soon, but here's what I drool over reeeally need.

*All Images from Tommy Hilfiger©*

May I just be a Hilfiger too? PLEASE?

Zara+Sale

Zara Sale.

And not just ANY sale, mind you, a real, cut-down, around 50% SALE. Just thought I'd share since I couldn't contain myself among the really affordable and beautiful, amazing quality clothes.

Zara basics should be in every girl's closet, they're THAT good.

I picked up a few pieces, but this beautiful dress either escaped me >pretty impossible< or just wasn't in the store I had gone to. Definitely the latter.

So so so obsessed.

I need

this

dress.

One size left; S.

Find it, and more, here.

Busy Body Bee

Since my return to the U.S.ofA., I'm embarrassed to admit that I have yet to find enough room for all of my new buys.

Did I go overboard? Maybe I need to get rid of some old stuff? Should I get some sort of organizing... thing?

All of these questions haunt me so. So, in the meantime, I've just been tackling organization one area after another and otherwise procrastinating relaxing.

Coming Soon: Some of my haul pictures. 

Now Playing: Just what I've really been doin'; NAILS.

NYC In a Minute Quick Dry >Clear< Polish, From China, Shisem Silver

Unfortunately, the "mint" is really more sea-foam green so I'm still on my search for the perfect mint nail-polish! Not to fear though, this metallic silver turned out beautifully. 

Coming up, a DIY project I did on a whim for the last days of summer. I can't decide between classic white v-neck and color-blocking... Suppose I'll be donning both tops with black skinnies this fall!

Nifty&Thrifty

Other than the Salvation Army, the only other thrift store here is Rockstar & Rogers, who actually buy your old stuff.

It was a bit disappointing at first to hear that my sister and I's old clothes sold for store credit... HOWEVERR, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

Authentic Dooney & Bourke shoulder bag. AUTHENTIC, DOONEY & BOURKE. Never, EVER thought this sort of thing could happen to me! The superb condition it's in is a mayj plus to its shape, which I'm just in love with.

Oh and have I mentioned the D&B wallet? THE D&B WALLET? I'm going to have a lot of moolah to stuff this baby, since both items were so cheap/bought with store credit/FREE! 

Wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes and cleaned out thoroughly by moi.

They're my babies, which would explain why I took so many pictures, which would also explain why you just must read on... !

Met Gala 2012- Color Trend

The color trend for spring and summer is ORANGE! Or as Pantone named it: Tangerine Tango.

Eva Mendes in Prada

Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte

Please "read more"!