Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Totally Tortoise


I'm going to go out on a limb and say that a tortoiseshell watch may actually be MORE versatile and practical than silver or gold. Personally, I believe that you should invest in one really nice watch, so it was a pretty big decision for me. I went back and forth between a bunch of colors and styles before finally deciding on a medium-sized tortoise Michael Kors watch. It seemed like the best choice as something I could wear every day- not too wintery or summery, not too casual but also not too extravagant. Since I have a small wrist, the medium size is noticeable but not overwhelming. I would definitely recommend buying one!



Pink Bangle: J. Crew
Wrap Bracelet: Chan Luu
Watch: Michael Kors

Friday, February 8, 2013

It's A Jungle Out There!


This is definitely a trend that took a while to grow on me. Maybe it's just my partiality towards simplicity, or the cumulative effects of watching Jersey Shore, but until recently I was pretty wary of wearing anything with animal print. In the past few months, though, I've seen so many gorgeous outfits with safari-inspired accessories. The pop of print allows your outfit to be fun and exciting and still be totally classy and elegant! I finally gave in and bought a pair of flats- I'm officially obsessed!






Flats: MIA (Similar)

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Lilly Lovin'


There's nothing better than putting on these incredibly cozy Lilly sweats after a long day at school! With temperatures down below freezing, I don't know what I would do without them!


Winter Blues





What better way to get excited for spring than by dressing for it and pretending it's already here? (Note: After a series of trial and error, it was discovered that this only works indoors.) Aren't Northeastern winters the best?

Shirt: J. Crew (Similar- mine's older)
Jeans: American Eagle
Shoes: Madewell
Jewelry: Ralph Lauren

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

DIY of the Day



I stumbled upon this idea on Pinterest, and I just HAD to try it right away! I was pretty skeptical at first. The thought of glitter so close to the USB holes in my iPhone and laptop freaked me out a little, but it turned out great! The nail polish totally holds it all together. I used my one of my favorite polishes of all time, Milani "Disco Lights." I highly recommend this brand if you want to try this yourself. If the polish were a little thinner and less able to retain the glitter, you might have to worry about shedding, which could harm your phone/computer (I tell you this from experience. I fried an MP3 player when I was younger by "decorating" it with glitter.). A top coat of clear polish could fix that, though!


An Ode to a Private Schooler's Go-To Shoe


If you don't own a pair of these, your life is unfulfilled.  

Monday, January 21, 2013

Put A (Gorgeously Detailed) Ring On It



 




Watch: Michael Kors
Top Ring: Neiman Marcus
Left Ring: Emilio Pucci
Right Ring: Ippolita 





C Wonder-ful


Someday, when I get my own apartment, EVERYTHING will come from C Wonder.

When I first heard about it, I have to admit that I was a bit wary. It seemed way too much like a "Tory Burch for Target", you know? Everything changed as soon as I walked into the store for the first time a few weeks ago. I have been totally converted. C Wonder emblematizes everything I loved about the "old" Tory. The bright colors, simple-yet-dazzling patterns, and animated store atmosphere were what originally attracted my attention to Tory Burch, but her brand (see "empire") seems to have lost all that in the shuffle of high fashion. No worries, though, fellow mourners, C Wonder has adopted all of these spectacular attributes- and they have a home decor collection!




All in all, my favorite item in the whole store HAD to be this gorgeous necklace. If anyone would like to buy it for me for my birthday, let's just say I wouldn't be entirely opposed to the idea. (My favorite color is turquoise.)







Organization Is the "Breakfast" of Life Skills






Is That Your Grandma's Coat?

The Revival of Vintage Appreciation






Pink Bracelet: J Crew
Striped Shirt: C Wonder
White Shirt: Splendid