Mother's Day polo games

Well, today was the day where moms are supposed to be celebrated. Did you know it was the one hundred year anniversary as well? Looky here. So today was bumming around the house, catering to all of my family's mothers. Which, in case you were wondering, there were five present. Sorry for the lack of quality with the pics, they were taken in a mad rush.



Purple Polo: Target
Navy Tank (worn underneath): Target
Heart and Arrow Necklace: Urban Outfitters
Dark Wash Jeans: Gap
No shoes were worn :)

Give me some inspiration

I need some inspiration.
So I went on an adventure scouring the internet for some spring/summer looks.

This look is quite old. 2006. But it still seems appropriate.

Sequin shrug anyone?

This makes me regret not buying some bright shorts the other day.

There needs to be more hats in the summer.

I could do without the jacket for summer.

Plaid please? In mini form?

So simple, yet it works.

Another fedora. And some awesome heels.

Boy or girl? I don't care. It somehow works.

Tutu cachoo

Yes, I did base my title off a Beatles song, but that is not important. I FINALLY have evidence of those wonderful tutus I made. The 6th of May is one of my best friend's birthdays so three of us decided tutus would be a good idea. These all took roughly one hour to make, which is not too shabby considering the results. This was of great help in the process. Of course, what do you do when you have a poofy tutu to wear and some spare time? Take pictures. Duh.  

We even got the boys in on it...

Purple "Fleur De Lis" Eater

It is getting a bit warm outside for me to be wear half sleeves, but I thought I might as well try to wear this out one more time. I adore the bell-like sleeves, the weird ruffles, and of course the purple. The first pic is most like the color that appears on the jacket. Plus, my mom's closet is always a good place to find a tank for layering.

Looks like I cut my hair......I didn't.

Purple Jacket: Target

Fleur De Lis Tank: Mom's closet

Skinny Jeans: AE

Black Flats: Isaac Mizrahi for Target

My little black book

I have been a fan of Nina Garcia ever since she showed up as the very blunt and honest judge on Project Runway. While my first few thoughts of her were, "What is wrong with this lady?" They soon turned into admiration and it has only grown since reading The Little Black Book of Style. While other "style" books tell you what to wear and when to wear it, Nina encourages readers to find what works for them. Nina writes that confidence is the first step in developing a personal style. Because really, how else would some wear in what they do? While she does write about ten basic rules, they are well workable to everyone's style choices.
Her book is also filled with many quotes from style icons and the like. The last chapter is advice from many influential individuals in the fashion world. This book is short and sweet, it gets to point without making a bunch of filler about what you supposedly should and shouldn't do when you decide what to wear.

"But style is personal. There is no herd to follow. There are no rules. There are no seasons. Style comes from within." (Nina Garcia)

Brilliant. Purely Brilliant.

Concerts and parties, darling

Yesterday proved to be an eventful day. I saw my boyfriend's band perform for the first time. Which, I must say, they sounded good for it being their first gig and all. Unfortunately I had to leave early for a party..So, here is the outfit that got me through..




Dress/Top: Free People
Dark Skinnies: BDG.
Green Flats: Bitten by SJP ($10!)
Gold Heart Necklace: Made by me from assorted leftover jewelry

I can never get a good picture of the bottom half of my outfit...Sorry bout that. Hope fully my picture taking ability gets better soon....

Hanging with the boys

To be completely honest, I do not always care what I look like when I am just going to chill around the house all day. However, I loathe sweats and all those things people wear when they want to have a lazy day. I still want to feel somewhat cute while I am prancing around my house and getting things done. My solution to all this slobby madness: guys t-shirts. 

Tee-Shirt: Guys section in Target
Light Wash Boot Cut Jeans: Citizens For Humanity

They are great because even if they shrink a little, they still fit my somewhat long frame. Except one problem I found when shopping for them is that virtually no one makes an XS for boys. So, I just put my shirt on backwards and gather up a bit of fabric in the back then safety pin it to make it a bit more body conscious. I also roll up the sleeves if they are too long for my liking.