Saturday

Here's what I wore today. I wanted to keep it simple with a little detail and very warm. The sweater is made out of wool and is incredibly warm--one of my favorite pieces as of late :)

(gifted sweater, blouse/skirt-goodwill, moto boots-db shoes)

Thursday

As you well know fashion week started today :DDDD and it's also thursday. Thankfully friday is around the corner and I have a little R&R to look forward to. Oh how i wish i lived in nyc right now-i'd be at a show right now,but unfortunately it hasn't hit the west coast or at least not on the same scale and it might not ever :O.

Overall today was nice and i was able to get a friend to help me take a few shots for my outfit post :) now i must attend to the pile of homework i have been superb at avoiding until now ...

(blazer-hm, pants-wetseal, top-oldnavy,)

Tribute Post

I was inspired by the "I Love My..." series on Refinery29 to write a tribute post to my favorite sneakers, which I had to throw away yesterday. While it may not seem too important-the whole discarding of worn shoes- I had a special bond with these creations. I wrote an entry in my journal last night about them right before I had to bid them farewell and decided to share :P

"Today was a sad day. I got rid of my keds. One might ask how one can be so attached to a pair of canvas sneakers dyed red but that wouldn't be the right question. The question is why?

I got my keds last year in March for my birthday while in search for new shoes, since my current ones then were running low on both fuel and sole. I remember walking into a local skate-shop and spotting the vibrant sirens, like red flags begging for attention. I asked for my size, tried them on and as they say the rest is history.

My keds have seen rain, snow, and sunshine, hiked through mud and beat the gray pavement-they've been everywhere (which isn't too hard when you're worn at least every other day). Those shoes have seen me at my best and at my worst. When I had the opportunity to lay in the grass, basking in the sun and feeling content with my life and all those around me (a rare occurrence lol) and when I walked down the streets in my neighborhood attempting to let off steam after an intense argument with my family. They've always been ready to slip on, comfortable and added a much needed dose of character.

... my keds were a good pair. Heck! a good friend (am I bordering crazy yet?) Even with holes in both the heels and the flopping bits of sole they managed to be the best looking pair of sneaks out there. So I took a picture of them to remember them long after they left my care. Thanks guys, we had an awesome time together :)"

Indeed I even let out a sniffle when I placed them in the trash

:(

an intro to my closet

I made a post not too long ago about some things that were inspiring me and I have actually incorporated some of them into my wardrobe :) I've added colored skinnies (something I would have never bought a year ago because I thought they looked gaudy, but have found my self taken to the pastels), white/pink chucks, pastel-colored striped tops and pretty black bow flats to my collection and feel like for the first time I'm close to my ideal wardrobe. Of course there is still the need to hunt down some vintage pins for when my hair needs to be pulled back (which I'm finding is more often than not since I cut it recently) and maxi button down dresses. I'll just have to hit the thrift stores for that in March, just in time for my bday :)

For an update on my daily life, I recently started reading the Sherlock Holmes series and it is pretty good. Next on my list is Beloved, The Color Purple, Tolstoy's Ana, and Don Quijote. School is moving along and I can't wait for my break at the end of this month-long needed sleep shall be acquired.

Oh! and about those onion rings I mentioned in the other post-got some today and they were divine <3

(white converse with pink detailing/interior)

(black flats from UO)

(blue pants-HM; pink pants-wetseal)

(some printed shifts; black one made by grandma, pink is thrifted)

I LOVE GIFTS!

Wooh! So I was just gifted this really pretty Punjabi ensemble. I'm super excited to wear it. I even belted it and let's just say I know what I'm wearing for my birthday :))

(sorry for the lame exposure :P)

(here I belted it, ditched the bottoms (wearing it like a dress) and paired with my black bow flats-- its the perfect spring outfit)

And here's just a snapshot of what I wore today. Its cold out so I belted my dad's flannel button-down jacket and work black cords with it.

Inspiration 2012

Being sick has given me ample time to think about what is inspiring to me lately and what I am looking forward to this year. Its freakin' 2012! and I couldn't be more excited. With college in the fall and the second leg of my senior year before me I am looking forward to enjoying the little things in life, venturing outside more in search of fun, local events, and spending more quality time with friends and family. So here's some pictures of what has sparked the light of inspiration in my soul ;)

Brooches

Colorful Denim and Flats

DIY Friendship Bracelets

(image from honestlywtf.com)

Warby Park Glasses ( I am in some serious need for a new pair...)

We Are Handsome Swimsuits

Onion Rings (?!?!?)

The last two make we wish summer would hurry up! Imagine a plate of onion rings with a vanilla shake on the side... YUMMMM

Nails and Sweaters

Ahhhh finals are next week! But to distract myself/relieve some stress I've looked for some inspiration to post:

With the colder weather comes layers and a need for some major accessorizing. And lately the best and easiest way to add a little flare to one's outfit is by nail color. so I decided to experiment and have fun and I like the turn out :) (I also tried the design with the purple and pink--clearly i had a lot of time)

And now to sweaters! I've lately been wearing one (or two together) and let me tell you-- its the best way to stay warm but have the ability to mix up textures to create a multi-dimensional palette. My favorites include my cheetah and my tan with buttons. But my all time love is my fuzzy blue-its a character of its own :)