Hey, Jack Kerouac

When: March 22, 2011

What:

Jacket: J. Crew

Shirt: Merona for Target

Jeans: Levi's

Necklace: LOFT

Shoes: Sperry Topsider via Nordstrom

Bag: Dooney & Bourke via my grandmother 

Where: Hospital check up and to the hair salon

Why: Here are a few of my new purchases! I've been looking for a chambray shirt for awhile and I finally found a great one at Target for $19.99. Of course, when I looked online it was on sale for $14.99, but it sure beats the similar ones for $69.50 at j. crew. Also, I got this bag from my grandma! It's perfect because my camera fits in it. Thank you, Mo! (She reads my blog. :D) I love you! And I love you for reasons more than just sharing your excellent style with me. 

Also, I got my hair touched up! Russ, my hairdresser, is a pro at straightening hair, but my curls were a bit of a challenge when styling so I ended up with some crazy waves in these pictures. 

Mirror in the Sky

When: March 19, 2011

What:

Dress: Target

Jacket: Gap (similar jacket)

Boots: Mossimo Target via Goodwill

Scarf: Old Navy 

Tights: Forever 21

Necklaces: gifts

Where: Shooting photos with my dad at the Rose Garden in Washington Park

Why: Can it please be spring now? Tomorrow is the first official day of spring and I decided to jump the gun by wearing some floral and pastel colors. Although the roses aren't in bloom, there were some other beautiful flowers to at least make it look like spring even though the weather disagrees. I was tired of wearing jeans so I grabbed this dress, with tights, it feels like I'm in pajamas. Perfect. I love the denim jacket! It's the first one I've ever owned and this is the first time I've worn it even though I've had it since August. I just needed a little inspiration. I like the boots with this outfit, but I'm not sure if I love them. They were great considering that the area was muddy and they aren't super nice, but perhaps next time I would try a springier shoe. 

Tomorrow I am shopping with my mom! I went to the mall yesterday with Paul to shop for him and do my first research run. Ha ha, I needed to scope around what I like so I don't go too insane with lust. I found a bunch of things I love at J. Crew. Hopefully I'll be bringing back some new things to show you! I think I deserve it, since all the shopping I have in Corvallis is Goodwill and TJ Maxx. That's also why I can't give you many links to the items I wear, because they're all remixed from past seasons. And we all know how quickly the fashion industry moves. 

Hope you're all having a great spring break! I'm crossing my fingers for some sun. 

Oh, and Beau says, "herro." 

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

When: March 3, 2011

What: 

Blazer: Mossimo Target via Goodwill

Jeans: Levi's

Necklace: Anthropoligie 

Tank top: Forever21

Heels: madden girl via TJ Maxx

Belt: American Eagle 

Where: Dumpsters to Diamonds: 21st Annual OSU Recycled Fashion Show

Why: This is my take on the Lauren Conrad look. Amber and I were talking about cute ways to wear those nude pumps, and this is what we discussed. The flash kind of washed this picture out, but those jeans definitely have more of a navy hue to them, then pictures. I got a lot of compliments and I felt positively sassy. Although, I feel like I need to invest in another tank top because this one becomes sheer when stretched, and when a camera flashes, my bra flashes back. It's like morse code. And yes, they did use mirrors to do morse code, I googled it. 

For the past week I've been feeling kind of sick. I have a weird bubbling stomach. I'm going to get tested for celiac disease over spring break. If I am gluten intolerant, I will go bezerk. Bread is my favorite thing in the world. I thrive off of bread, noodles, cookies, and oatmeal. My life will have peaked at age 19. 

This week is dead week. I have to start getting ready for finals, so this week may be on the low end for cute outfits. Except, on Tuesday I am going to a tennis match in Eugene that is going to have some of the big names like Sharipova, Federer, and my man, Nadal (*drool*). I'm thinking preppy, country club, comfy cute so I can catch his eye. ;) 

Also! Here is a video I took of the final walk of the recycled fashion show! It's really fun to watch. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! And please don't die during dead week. That would be bad. 

Power Animal

When: March 1, 2011

What:

Blazer: Mossimo Target via Goodwill

Top: Nordstrom B.P. 

Skirt: H&M

Heels: madden girl via TJ Maxx

Where: To an interview for OSU Office of Admissions TOUR Ambassadors 

Why: Readers, I'd like to introduce you to my new nude pumps. They are my new crush (sorry, Paul). I threw this outfit together before my interview. According to the weather, I should totally be wearing tights, but I feel like it's wrong to wear tights with nude pumps. They are nude. They should match my skin, which looks pink, but that's beside the point. Because I am lacking in the "business casual" department, I paired a flowy summer top and covered with a blazer. 

The interview went well! I have no idea where I stand, because there were so many qualified and well spoken candidates. Worst case scenario, I met some really cool adults that run campus recruitment. They all had senses of humor, which I totally dug. 

I got a laugh from one of the interviewers when I switched from my heels to topsiders after the interview. I was working business up top, party on the bottom. That's how I do. 

Recycled Fashion Show 2011

Thursday, March 3rd, 7pm

MU Ballroom

I saw this poster today in the library for the Dumpsters to Diamonds: Recycled Fashion show 2011. Are you excited?! I am.  

Flight Attendant Barbie

When: February 28, 2011

What: 

Blazer: Mossimo Target via Goodwill

Scarf: Headcovers (similar)

Skirt: H&M

Tank top: Nordstrom B.P.

Belt: Anne Klein via TJ Maxx

Tights: Betsey Johnson via TJ Maxx

Heels: Steve Madden via Nordstrom (similar)

Where: Monday night dinner and Chapter

Why: I wanted to test out a more "business casual look." This is what I ended up with: flight attendant Barbie. I look like a flight attendant, do I not? All I need in the wings pin and a pillbox cap. I've been wanting to try the scarf-in-a-belt look, and that's what I did here, but it's sort of hard to notice. If I were to redo this outfit, I think I would wear higher heels. The amount of coverage and the heel height makes this outfit a bit matronly (that's a shout out to you, Tim Gunn). I think it would be fun to remix this with a bit more color. This is pretty much all the black I own in one place. Do you have any ideas to spice up this ensemble? Leave a comment! 

Pleasant Valley Sunday

 When: February 27, 2011


What:
Sweater: Cynthia Rowley from TJ Maxx
Dress: Target
Shoes: Ugg from Nordstrom
Tights: Forever 21
Necklace: A gift from Paul


Where: To church


Why: I'm not a believer in the "wearing jeans to church is OK" theory. I wouldn't necessarily call this my "Sunday best," but church is special and I want to look nice. So here you go. I haven't been to church in awhile (a long while), it's something I've fallen out of the habit of, but I'm trying to get back into it now that I've found some friends that are of the same faith as me. And I'm finally at the age that I can appreciate the service, instead of doodling in the songbook. 


It was interesting, today's mass was about worrying and giving up anxiety. This week my goal is to worry less by focusing on what is going on my life at that moment. We'll see how that goes. I'm also thinking of giving up shopping for lent. It seems like a brilliant idea, because it's something I really enjoy, but also very, very challenging. And what really constitutes shopping? Is it looking at things, or is shopping all in the purchase? If you have some idea, let me know. 


I'm looking forward to this coming week. On Tuesday I have an interview to be a campus tour guide for prospective students, so get ready to see an interview outfit! And Thursday is the fashion show. I bought some nude pumps this weekend that I'm planning on styling with a gold brocade skirt! I can't wait to show you all the fashion show piece too! Get ready for an awesome week, we're going to start it off right. 

Classic Rock

When: February 21, 2011

What:

Sweater: Borrowed from my suitemate, Amber 

Tank top: Forever 21

Skirt: Nordstrom B.P. 

Tights: Betsey Johnson at TJ Maxx

Boots: Target

Belt: Nordstrom B.P. 

Where: Chi Omega Chapter Meeting

Why: Honestly, I've worn this outfit more than once. I wanted to wear it again so I could show you all! I called this outfit classic rock, because without the shoes, it's just "classic." I get told a lot that I'm classy, but prim and proper are two things that I am not. I like a little edge to my class, and here it is. I know you're seeing a lot of these boots, so I hope you aren't getting wary, because you'll just have to deal with it. I am in a love affair with these boots. And the skirt I call "a Marilyn" because I was in New York City last summer and totally caught a breeze. 

I am exhausted. We have been SLAVING over Recycled Fashion show dress. I know this is my outfit from Monday, but as I type it is the end of Tuesday, and we just finished the dress. But I've decided, I'm not showing you any pictures until the fashion show happens! Ha, let's see if I can keep my excitement in check. 

Also, today I rediscovered the double shot of espresso. Magic in a can, need I say more?  

Mixed Neutrals

When: February 17, 2011

What:

Dress: Target

Cardigan: Oldnavy

Belt: Nordstrom B.P.

Tights: Forever 21

Boots: Target

Earrings: Anne Bocci Boutique

Where: Out to dinner at Local Boyz for my suite mate Amber's 19th birthday! 

Why: I got this dress over the weekend when I was in Portland, and I'm so glad I bought it! I've thought of a ton of different combos! This is what I did to dress it up for winter. I loved doing mixed neutrals: navy, gray, and brown. It all came together so nicely. This outfit made me feel great. (You can't really see my earrings, but they're adorable leaf earrings!) 

So the end of the week is upon us. My friends Flynn, Palmer and I (we are the ones with unique names) are just finishing up our Recycled Fashion Show 2011: Dumpsters to Diamonds entry. Look for photos on my portfolio page soon! 

And tomorrow Paul is coming to town for the Chi Omega masquerade ball! Expect photos this weekend. Next week is going to be hectic, I have a slew of deadlines falling on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but it will all be worth it, because I will have some beautiful projects to share with you all. 

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Have a great weekend! 

Photo Credit to the wonderful and amazing: Julie Ruppert 

Rich & Sassy

When: February 12, 2011


What:
Sweater: Gap
Scarf: a gift from Morocco
Jeans: Levi's
Boots: Target
Bag: Coach
Earrings: Anne Bocci Boutique

Where: Date night with Paul


Why: I didn't bring many clothes home for the weekend, so I threw together something comfortable yet still special. I feel like a total Oregonian in these boots! Paul and I ended up going to Famous Dave's, and let me tell you, that was a trip. The place is baby central. There are people feeding their children coleslaw which the children proceed to spit out onto the table. Other children are walking and eating corn simultaneously. It was a germaphobe's nightmare. Somehow, I expected more from a BBQ joint, but Paul kindly reminded me that that's a bit naive. It was also naive to wear white to a BBQ place. Later, we came back to my house and I goaded the reluctant Paul into playing Battleship, which he enjoyed. Win.


(PS: "Rich & Sassy" is Famous Dave's "go to sauce." Ha ha, I approve.)