Girly Summer

Dress - H&M

Flats - The Webster Miami collab with Target from last year

Bag - Kenneth Cole Reaction

I am absolutely loving this dress, It's super girly and perfect for hot days like today (plus it only cost $20 from H&M!). 

Another great thing about this dress is that I think I can wear it during the fall because of it being off white/ivory instead of  a stark white, which doesn't always work well during fall/winter seasons. I would pair it with a jacket and some tights, so I'm pretty sure it's going to get some good use :) 

Anyway, I hope y'all are having a beautiful day! 

Cheers, 

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60s Barbie

Dress - H&M

Shoes - BCBGeneration

Bag - Expressions NYC

Sunglasses - Nordstrom BP

Earrings - Freedom Firm

Watch - Fossil 

I pretty much have been saying this every week, but it has been ridiculously hot today and I'm really contemplating packing my bags and moving to California so that I can escape the humidity (note: hair up because of ridiculous weather-induced frizzyness). 

And I feel kinda silly for wearing 3 quarter inch sleeves today, but really... the dress was cute and I was told this morning I look like a 60s Barbie, so I think it was worth it. Right?

P.S. It has been one of those weeks where I had so many ideas for blog posts and crafts, but I haven't had much time between work and my online college classes, so I'm glad I least get to post this. I do have some pretty cool ideas that I am going to try and get to this next week, though, so be on the look out!

Hot Heat

Top - H&M

Shorts - Banana Republic 

Shoes - Xappeal

Bag - Expressions NYC (buy it here)

Sunglasses - Nordstrom BP (buy them here)

Bracelet - Betsey Johnson

Ring - Forever21

I love summer weather except for the fact that my car basically has no air conditioning, so whenever I know I will be going anywhere I have to make sure I'm wearing clothes that won't make me die of heat. That's why this outfit is perfect for this type of weather; cotton shorts with a thin tank top would be perfect even if I did have working air conditioning... but since I don't it's especially necessary.

What's your favorite thing to wear when it's hot out? Comment below!

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College Orientation: Outfit Inspiration

Today was orientation for the college that I am transferring to in the Fall, so I decided to make a post about what to wear during orientation in the Summer since I figure this is around the time when most people have orientation (psh... how many times can I say orientation in one post?).

Here's Inspiration #1:

American Vintage short sleeve shirt
$70 - question-air.com

Sperry Top Sider navy blue flat
$155 - frenchtrotters.fr

Longchamp leather tote bag
nordstrom.com

FOSSIL gold jewelry
nordstrom.com

I like this outfit because it's casual, comfy, and it doesn't look like you rolled out of bed and left your house in under 10 minutes. And for something college related, I feel like it's important to look nice. You don't need to look "professional," since it is only orientation, but it's best to look like you care a little bit even though you do have to wake up insanely early. 

                                              Inspiration #2:

J Crew j crew shirt
jcrew.com

H M printed tank top
$12 - hm.com

J Crew j crew
jcrew.com

Hunter rubber rain boots
$130 - harveynichols.com

Baby g watch
macys.com

Totes Umbrella, Micro Portable
macys.com

This outfit is perfect if your orientation just so happens to be on a rainy day. Again, it's still casual and comfy, but it doesn't look haphazard. 

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My outfit today was basically the first option, but in reality I should have worn option #2 because it was raining all flipping day. 

It's really important to check the weather report before you plan your outfit out and make sure you bring an umbrella even if there's only like a 10% chance of rain because if it just so happens to rain, you will be so happy you did. 

I hope this post was helpful and gave you some good ideas! Let me know in the comments if you're transferring colleges or an incoming freshman and what you plan on wearing to your orientation! 

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Floral Mix

Top - H&M

Skirt - Mossimo

Shoes - Aldo 

Necklaces - Forever21

Bracelet - Fossil

Bag - LongChamp Le Pliage in 'Deep Red'

Here's a tip for when you're shopping at Target (which, if you're anything like me, is 1-2 times a week): try and find online returns because they mark those items down like crazy. I got this new skirt, that is super comfy, for $4.56 and I'm the kind of person whose day can be turned completely around by tiny stuff like that, so next time you're there be on the look out. 

Anyway, I hope y'all are having a fabulous day and will have an even more fabulous week!

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Happy St. Patty's

Can't be pinched since I'm "wearing" green!

Lace top - H&M
Jacket - B.Wear (Buy it here)
Skirt - theory (Buy it here)
Heels - Steve Madden
Bag - Longchamp Le Pliage (Buy it here)

Happy St. Patty's day! Hope y'all are having a fabulous day!

I decided to go against the flow today and not wear green 'cause I just didn't feel like it. I did, however, wear green eyeshadow, so technically you can't pinch me ;) What about you? Are you going against the flow or are you going all out for St. Patty's? Comment below!

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Cheers! It's Almost Christmas

Top - TJ Maxx
Jeans - Hudson
Blazer - H&M
Boots - Sofft (you can get them here)
Hello Kitty Bag - loungefly.com (it's not available on their site anymore, but you might be able to find something similar on Ebay)

Today's outfit is pretty laid-back because I had to work this morning and didn't want to make too much effort (I'm just lazy) since I know I'll be dressing up for Christmas eve and then again on Christmas, so I'm basically saving my energy (that's justifiable, right?). Speaking of Christmas... how crazy is it that it's 2 days away? I feel like just yesterday it was the beginning of Fall and now Christmas is super near which means 2012 is almost gone too. Craziness.

I hope y'all are having a very great week and will have a super merry Christmas! ♥

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Hot Pink Holidays

Dress/make-shift skirt: Xhilaration
Sweater - H&M
Tights - Target
Boots - ShoeDazzle
Headband - Forever21
Watch - Invicta
Bag - Longchamp Le Pliage

I'm super happy to be posting again because now I am done with this semester! Finally! I feel like these past 4 months have been the longest months of my life and I'm so glad I finally have some free time to blog more and not think about school for a little while. It's going to be amazing, so make sure you're watching out for new posts from me because I'm planning on some fun stuff in the next few weeks.

Today I decided to pull out these ridiculously bright hot pink tights because I was in the mood for brightening up this pretty dreary day, and what better way to do that than to wear bright clothing, right? Especially when it is nearing Winter since all that black and gray can get pretty underwhelming and wearing bright clothes is just more fun in general :)

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