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." 

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. 

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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Photo Credit to the wonderful and amazing: Julie Ruppert