ABW Challenge: Day 39

 

Day 39

I have had this pretty floral tank for a while now, and still love it! It works great with the outfit because of its neutral coloring (creme, black, grey). I paired the outfit with the seashell beaded necklace to give it that special wow factor. 

Shopping List:

• Floral Tank: JCP

ABW Challenge: Day 32

 

 Day 32

Previously, I would shy away from mixing prints. I always had the belief that mixing doesn't always work when it comes to clothing. But today, I played around with different prints. I paired a new top I got from my F21 with the striped blazer. I feel like it worked out partly because they both have the navy blue coloring in it, but expressed differently in the tops. The pink in the flowers paired great with the bow flats.

ABW Challenge: Day 14

 

Day 14

 



I was a little hesitant to wear this outfit. The concept seemed great: lots of solid colors that matched up with the floral printed top I got from H&M. But as soon as I put it on, I felt like Rainbow Brite. As I was already running behind, I didn't second guess myself and went with it.

Apparently, Rainbow Brite would receive much praise from my campus, especially if she were wearing the sneakers. These Levi (who knew they make sneakers?) high tops were given to me by my dad, who knows I have an infinity for any shade of violet.  I had been trying to figure out how to coordinate them into an outfit, but most days I chickened out and went with my oxfords. I nearly did today, too, except I couldn't find the other one (of course, it was under my bed the whole time). 

I think this is a fun, bright outfit that stands out from the cool and dark colors of winter. The top itself is sleeveless, which is why I paired it with my blazer. I think it worked well with balancing the bright blue jeggings. 

I also paired it with my peter pan collar necklace, also from H&M. I seldom wear this top without the necklace. I think the high cut of the top makes the necklace really stand out. 

 Another comment I got today was how nice my hair looked. For this I would like to thank my beautiful, wonderful, brand new.... 

PYT Styling Tool!

My mother originally bought one for herself from one of those mall vendors. As I live on campus now, I find it a lot more difficult to mooch off of her straighnter. Luckily, I was able to find one on Amazon for about $40. I think it is well worth the price since I go to my hair salon to get my hair this straight and smooth for the same price per visit. 

I'm not exactly sure what makes it so different from any other straightener, and I am not sure what importance ceramic plates are to hair. I'll be honest; I don't really care how a product works, as long as it does work without any serious repercussions. But it's great. I love it. Great investment if you have thick or naturally curly hair that needs to be smooth. Tomorrow, I hope to use it as a curler (Pintrest will be used in the making of this hairdo!). 

Shopping List:

• Floral top: H&M
• Collar necklace: H&M
• PYT Styling Tool in Purple Cheetah: Amazon

ABW Challenge: Day 11

Day 11

 I apologize for my frizzy hair. Did not have time to take picture until after I spent an hour in a greenhouse! The black shirt is one of my favorites that I got a while ago for Christmas and wore during high school (business casual dress code). I paired it with the pearl necklace and earrings, jeans and the floral sneakers from target.

If you notice in the first pic, I changed up my nails. They have white triangles at the base and dark violet tips. Something different that I'm playing around with!

ABW Challenge: Day 3

Three days in a row?! Insanity!

Day #3

This outfit is relatively unexciting, but on purpose. I spent (probably too much) time on my hair and make-up today to put more attention to it rather than what I was wearing. I wish I had gotten good pictures of it, but I went with a sock bun with a french braid in the back. Because I knew I was going to work this morning at 10 and would not be done with classes until 9 (luckily I got out early today!), I wanted a stay put bun looked both pretty and relaxed. I also did some cat eyes, which you can see if you squint your eyes on the picture to the left. 

[As a side note, if you cannot tell, these glasses are not real. In fact, they are the 3D ones that you get from the movie theater. Years ago, one of my older sisters punched out the lens in them and walked around for months with them on. Although I did not wear them to classes, I do think they go well with the look!]

The necklace was the one statement piece I did want to add to the ensemble. My older sister gave it to me during one of the many wardrobe revisions she goes through. She couldn't figure out what to do with it, and I grabbed at it as soon as I saw it. Necklaces like this are great add ins for an outfit, especially if the the rest of it (like mine today) lacks texture or prints. 

I also pulled these sneaks out my closet. If you ask anyone who knows me, they would be able to tell you that I very seldom wear sneakers unless I am at work or in the gym. I'm just not in love with them. These are an exception. I love the flowery print, especially on a dreary day like today when it was down to the thirties and dark.

Shopping List:

• Speak 2 Me cardigan: JC Penny's
• Pink high low button up: H&M
• Jeans: TJ Maxx
• Mossimo floral sneakers: Target

PLUS:

Pinterest Inspirations!

Hair

Source: web.stagram.com via Noelle on Pinterest

I love this tutorial because I have tried so many times to try and get a sock bun, but something about my hair just would not cooperate when the directions said to roll the hair with the sock. This one says to put a hair tie over the spread out hair, which made my life so much easier. 

 

Make Up

                                                                              Source: mowmikasia.tumblr.com via Noelle on Pinterest

I love cat eyes, and I love that whoever I repinned this from called them "kitten eyes"; there like baby ones. The pictures show you step by step how to develop the eye.

Spring 2013 Trend Report

With the wrap up of Spring 2013 fashion weeks around the world, the trends for the upcoming season has been revealed to the masses. A number of designers shared similarities in what they believe will be hot commodities in the future. After sorting through ( a lot!) of pictures covering the runways, I've come up with a list of must haves for spring.

The color next season just might be no color at all. Designers like Brood, Marc Jacobs, and Juan Carlos Orbando (pictured left to right above) showed how dynamic the contrasting colors can be. The color duo also bleed over onto other trends of the season, including the always spring worthy floral and art deco prints.

Stripes played a big role on the runway. Dolce and Gabana, Jonathan Saunders, and Marc by Marc Jacobs all brought out their own colorful lines to the stage. I'll be looking forward to the trend, along with playing between the contrasts of stripes and dots, a forbidden combination that can work quite nicely if put together correctly.

Last spring, it was all about peak-a-boo backs and midriff revealing tops. Next season, it's a combination of the two. Dresses and tops will look great with cut outs in the front. If you're one for a bit more modesty, try the cut out look with sheer coverings, just as Nicole Miller and Jason Wu (left and center) brought to fashion week. Feeling daring? Go for a dress like Erdem's (right) as a nice addition to your summer dress wardrobe.

Inspired: Zara

Inspired: Zara by elle-kelly featuring flat shoes

CYCLE collared shirt
£150 - farfetch.com

Elizabeth and James jacket
$395 - net-a-porter.com

J.Crew short shorts
$45 - jcrew.com

Fred Perry flat shoes
£50 - houseoffraser.co.uk

What I remember most about visiting France last summer were the clothes. Staying with a host family in Rennes helped me learn where exactly long people get their hands on such a great wardrobe, and Zara was a main spot. Although there are Zara stores in the states, I don't live close enough to a store to enjoy it.

This set is inspired by the picture on the left, which is from one of the look books found on their website.