Dressed-up Denim

Shirt- GAP

Blazer- GAP

Jeans- bought from Plato's Closet

Flats- St. John's Bay via J.C. Penney

Bag- hauled from last China trip

Thrifted

You've already seen the Harry Potter inspired scarf that I thrifted, but did you know I also carried a load of other goodies home?

Well, now you do!

I'm beyond excited to start off the new year with these staples. I still have a wishlist of necessary clothes, however I'm more than satisfied with these. Be ready for many outfits including one (if not as many as I can layer) of these!
Bear with me, the photos don't always do these pieces justice!

All were found at Goodwill, my new thrift go-to. Prices are amazingly low, and the quality is impressively high (if you pay close attention to brand, fabric, and inspection!).

*descriptions of each item and its price are found underneath each group of pictures*

Denim Gap Shorts (less than $3)

Banana Republic Denim Shirt (less than $5)

Banana Republic 100% Silk Victorian-esque Blouse (less than $5)

Polo Jeans Co. [Ralph Lauren] Army Green Shirt (less than $4)

'Twas 57º...

... and I pulled yet another simple outfit.

I promise to be more creative and complex with what I wear, but finals and semester grades have really weighed on my mind and time!

My mom passed down several fall/winter skirts from her days, saying that I would get more wear out of them. This skirt has an  adjustable waist and huge slit (it runs the whole length!), meaning it's always a perfect fit with just enough sass. 
Plus, the thick fabric keeps my legs warm!

I wore clogs at first, but shortly changed into sneaks for the sake of running around. I think I prefer the look with Chucks.

p.s. please forgive my facial expressions. I thought I'd try to be fun, but it just kind of turned out awkward... so... sorry.

 

'Twas 51º...

... and cold.

Yesterday I spent the whole day with my bones shivering; hiking across the tall grass prairie with my biology crew aka stopping-every-five-feet-to-note-a-plant/bird/fungi/ecosystem.

And all the above was done in blistering wind<41ºF.

So, that makes me--a bit--more grateful for today's weather. 

Wore a simple, monochromatic outfit today with my NEW ABSOLUTELY FAVORITIST PAIR OF JEANS EVERR. Bought them at a H&M in China where I had lost a bit of weight, came back to the U.S. and didn't fit them, got back in shape, and BAM; perfect fit.

I couldn't be happier! Black skinnies are so versatile.

The hat is a love/hate object that my mom hates but I love. It's a men's hat, so a bit masculine yet just so (least, that's what I think).

 

Jeans 101

TERMINOLOGY:

Denim refers to the fabric.

Jeans refer to pants made out of denim.

Wash= The color of the jean.

• For example- Light, Medium, Dark, Indigo

Cut= The style or shape of the jean.

• For example- Flared, Boot-cut, Straight, Tapered, Capri

Fit= How the jean hugs the contours of the body.

• For example- Boyfriend/Natural= loose, Skinny/Slim= tight

Rise= Where the jean sits on your hips

• For example- High, Mid, Low