First Quarter Review

As we near the end of the first quarter of school, I wish to go over my spending and budgeting.

Or more like I wish to say all the above so I sound independent and responsible! ;) But also as a goal to be financially aware (and sound, whew).

Having worked all summer is such a blessing! As I enter true adulthood, and career searching, wardrobe staples are more important than ever before.

Spend a little, save a lot!

Aaand now back to school.. Good-bye queen size bed.

Tee: Gap//Shorts: Gap//Shoes: Target

Top: vintage//Skirt: Gap//Bracelet: thrifted

Shirt: Ralph Lauren//Skirt: Forever21//Sweatshirt: Kingdom Culture

(Can you tell I'm all for Gap's 'Back to Blue' campaign?!)

Dress: Forever21//Jacket: vintage

Outfit + Food

I wore this:

Shirt: Lauren by Ralph Lauren; Shorts: Old Navy (old); Shoes: St. John's Bay via JC Penney

Then ate this!

Penne Arrabbiata from Trader Joe's, shrimp and mozzarella cheese.

'Twas 91º...

and it was so freaking hot why in the world did I even bother putting on clothes?!

Ahh right, because this skirt was too dang cute. I HAD to wear it! Went out with my galpals for a Sunday lunch and ran a few errands before the heat beat us home. Beat as in I felt physically defeated... but thank goodness for the revival from frozen yogurt & ice-cream!

Again with the Ralph Lauren shirt, when will I stop you ask? NEVER.

(Just kitten of course! Hahaha... ha..)

 Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren//Skirt: Gap//Shoes: Candie's//Watch: Seiko//Cuff: gifted//Bangle: AE//Flower Ring: Chanel

Spotted this tropical maxi outside of church; it's so on trend & perfect for sunny days! I want to take it to Hawaii asap

Also, met a wonderful Nigerian woman. Traditional tribal clothing is immensely fascinating. I love how fashionable it is while practical; breathable dress with matching head scarf keeps the heat away. She's also just so darling!

IT'S JUST SO FLOUNCY.

Obsessed: Polo by Ralph Lauren

I don't have one particular style, I'm not one for 'punk' or 'girly' labeling my clothing choices, however I can't help but be utterly smitten (and dare I admit, obsessed) with my Ralph Lauren shirts.

There's something so convenient, classic, and convertible about them. I love them buttoned down or thrown on. Either way I'm definitely having a -long- moment with these! Also checks off my 'white buttoned-down shirt' staple.

First

Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren//Shorts: A&F//Shoes: Birkenstocks//Bag: Antonio Melani//Sunnies: Ray-Ban//Heart Bangle: American Eagle//Ring: thrifted

Second

Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren//Jeans: H&M//Belt: thrifted//Flats: Michelle D//Cuff: gifted

Class Act

Happy February!

What I wore to class:

Silk Shirt- thrifted Ralph Lauren

Corduroy Skirt- Abercrombie & Fitch via T.J. Maxx

Tights- Gap

Puffy Vest- Plato's Closet

Flats- Brooks Brothers

Owl Necklace- H&M

Twas 49º...

... and it's back to school for me! A birthday, Christmas, New Years, and End of the World all passed; what a remarkable time.

It's all made the better by this ridikkulus, absolute gem of a find:

A massive, hand-knit Gryffindor scarf.

No one knows how much I have been scouring the web and stores for an extremely large, knit scarf. 
Almost everyone knows of my dying love for Harry Potter. Honestly, this sort of thrift find is what keeps my hope in the world alive! Haha!

$.99

You should see the imprint of my jaw that dropped on Goodwill's floor.

 

coughcough

This break, I've been very sick. Everyone, drink lots of water and bundle up!

I won't lie to you, it's been comfort & warmth first. Wanted to share my latest obsession. Her outfit epitomizes prep, and I love it. Personally, I would have gone for brogues, but that's what is so wonderful about fashion; it's personal!

Image via theBerry.com

Wishing you all a healthy start to 2013!

'Twas 80º...

... and 'lo, the sunshine has returned!

I felt like it'd be quite warm today, so I didn't want to layer up; thank goodness for shirt-dresses. 

Classy and easy.

I lightly accessorized, since I was going simple, and of course had to use metallics. This particular shirt dress is black, for SURE, but it turned out blue in some pictures... Wish I had the fancy scientific answer as to why here but I'm honestly just too tired from school to do any extra work.

Picked up this fantastic necklace at Salvation Army for $7. Reminds me very much of Harry Potter!

**The necklace turns out to be Anna Sheffield for Target ($29.99)!

Bitter

I cannot remember, for the life of me, the last time I was severely forced by the weather straight into winter gear.

I wish I was kitten.

There was no chance for me to even think about one long+one short piece outfits; heck no, the temperature literally dropped from 'fine' to 'FREEZE YOUR FINGERS OFF'.

All I can do now is dream of cuddles with thick blankets and an endless supply of Romance movies... and clothes. Duh.