Leather and Stripes

Are you tired of seeing this jumper yet? No? Me either : ). I figure it will be about a week and a half, two weeks max, before any leather-like goods of mine will be stuffed in the closet until November; gasping for air like my pretty-much-nothing dresses and tanks have been doing for the past five or so months. So I'll bring it out for fresh air once more and let it say its goodbyes to the light of day. Sayonara baby- it's been real.

Purple & Silver

Coming in 3rd only to that time I walked around Chicago on a -6 degree, January day (how DO y'all do it?!) and that time I got attacked by seagulls on the boardwalk because some of the tortilla chips I was eating actually blew out of the bag and in the direction of the terrifying squakers, these photos are from the windiest day I've ever lived through. As you can see from the always-flattering scarecrow photo below, it was quite difficult, at times, to keep everything in place. Nevertheless, you get the picture, I think.

Advice time: do not wear heels (or boots with a heel) to venture in a marshy park the day after a rainstorm. There are no words for my genius, sometimes.

Don't forget to check out the Anthropologie giveaway I've got going on, and have a great weekend!

Camel, Pink & Electric Blue

I realize that electric blue and pastel blue are not the same blue, but for me, they both belong in the "dreamy" category. A lot of times, when I try to think up interesting color combinations in my head, I find myself wondering what colors I like to see in/on my candy, ice cream, cake, etc. This is a slippery, slippery slope, friends, when you possess such a sweet tooth as I do. But for now at least, I'm content with taking my cravings out on my wardrobe: birthday cake ice cream (shirt + skirt) with some caramel sauce on top (coat).

I've got a busy week ahead! Preparations for Valentines Day, Matt's birthday, and a visit from my future in-laws! What do y'all have planned?

Snow Day

There was absolutely no way I was taking my coat off for these photos. In my head, I'd had this dream-like spread full of lazily drifting snowflakes all planned out, and me showing of my clever (ha!) patterns, but after walking home from the coffee shop in the 10 degree weather, I'd almost had enough. Almost. Hopefully, though, you'll get the idea from the five seconds I kept my coat open.



Happy weekend!

Golden Roses

This is what I wore when Matt and I joined several of our friends to see Silver Linings Playbook. While the movie played its own part in helping me to forget about the dreariness outside, the richness of the colors in this outfit also lifted my spirits. Clothing is a way to express yourself (blah, blah, blah), yes, but it's also a useful tool when it comes to avoiding the harsh winter reality in front of you : ).



I have a short week this week, and am already practically looking the weekend in the face. Hope y'all are having a great week!

Accessorize the Dreary Away

Last weekend was easily the coldest weekend of the season, so far. So what do I do? Bare my midriff, of course. I love doing the opposite of what's expected, and this bit of skin along with my necklace-as-a-headband and my actual necklace allowed me to toe a line in just the way I like to. And, along with adding some rebellion to my life in some way, the whimsicality of the accessories I chose also aided me in pretending it's not gray and frigid outside all. the. time. What are your favorite ways to escape from reality winter?



Have a great weekend! Make time to relax!

Key Lime Cranberry

I'm a big color palette person when it comes to clothing. I'll see an inspiring combination somewhere and interpret it my own way. But, more often than not, it's color rather than the shape or other individual elements of the clothing that strikes me and makes me feel something. Also, in case your weren't aware, I'm very much a food person; so when I find two items in my closet that resemble things I have in my refrigerator and they go well together, it's kind of a done deal : ).

Have a great Monday! I'll be battling snow and ice on my way to work. Wish me luck!

Cream & White

I love playing with different shades of white; it's a sophisticated way of procuring acceptable results after fumbling around in my closet in the morning. But really, I love a monochromatic scheme in general; and while the pants I'm wearing are full of color rather than void of it, I do believe you and I both would prefer to see these thighs in something subtle, rather than ostentatious. I do, however, own a pair of white, high-waisted, denim shorts that I've worn a whole two times- so be prepared for that this summer. Hopefully the #mileaday works its magic.

In other news, I'd really like to start doing more DIYs again now that the holidays are over. Anything you'd like to see? 

Tomboy

After waking at 7am on a Sunday for my occasional barista duties, I headed home and into the backyard to stand in frolic in the last bits of the snow remaining from Christmas; clothed, of course, in the masculine elements of a blazer and bowtie. While I do  sporadically remember to pack my femininity in my bag for the day, I do believe that tomboyish-ness is in muh blood. What can I say? I love a pleated pant and a collar. If you have them, what are your tomboy essentials?

P.S.- If you haven't yet, go check out my guest post over at Lark & Lace...then stick around awhile- there are many pretty things to see! : )