saturday style, snow edition

Snow Style.

Well, we had THREE snow days this week.

And that was exhausting.

Here's a comfy outfit for a casual snow day spent inside with three wild dogs + 

absolutely no productivity.

The burgundy sweater is another one of my thrifting treasures I found this weekend.

I hope to hit up some thrift stores this weekend, in between exam cramming + paper writing.

shirt: the avenue

sweater: thrifted

belt: torrid

headband: gifted

sunglasses: betsey johnson

scarf: rainbow

Oh, and this little gentleman wants to say hello!

ozzy

Happy Saturday!

Enjoy your weekend!

Cheers!

prep for valentine's day, sweethearts

Monday is the heart day!
I'm a big fan of Valentine's Day's color scheme.
But- that is just about where my fondness for said holiday ends.

I'm all for reds and pinks, golds and purples 
(does purple count? i always count purple...)
 and the more sparkles, the better.
Whether you are going out with your sweetheart or having a sparkly night out
with your best girls, it certainly is fun to dress for the holiday.

Here's a perfect look for any February 14th plans:

Cocktail Dresses by Notte by Marchesa
Platforms by Christian Louboutin

It wouldn't be Valentine's without some sweets.

These beautiful mini cakes recreate the look of a box of chocolates.

I don't know a gal who wouldn't LOVE to receive these treats.

 The gold plated cakes are adorable.
I'm drooling.

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YUM.
Also, I came across these adorable chocolate covered strawberries on my friend Ashley's blog.
They're the most precious things ever.  If I was more brave, I'd attempt them myself.

Some bling for all my single ladies...

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So, if you want to share your declaration of love and your budget doesn't allow too much stretching-

Check out these adorable e-valentines from Kate Spade.

I've already sent out a number of them to my nearest + dearest.

Enjoy your frills + your chocolates.

And remind all your valentines how much you love them everyday, 

not just mandated commercialized holidays..

 Happy Valentine's Day!

thrifty thursday

I fear that without these snow days, I would not have been 

so excited about blogging this week.

I did go thrifting yesterday between school + work

 (students get half off at citi-thrift on park ave) 

and I was SO thrilled to find a really awesome striped jacket

 and two amazing vintage cardigans (to be seen later).

Introducing.... (drum roll, please)

Thrifty Thursday!

Here's the amazing jacket that I instantly fell in love with.

And the possibilites are endless with him.

The belt is the most expensive part of this outfit, everything else was on sale or given.

Love the bargains.

Yes, if anyone viewing this blog is not from the South, don't be alarmed that this constitutes a snow day.

We are expecting three inches or more this time.

shirt: acquired

leggings: target

boots: shoe dept

belt: new york and company

jacket: thrifted

Studded belts are my thing.

Front porch pictures are super fun, eh?

Taking the pictures outside was more fun, but absolutely freezing.

history buff

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As I sat at my computer, I realized that I had every intention of getting started on my World War II paper like thirty minutes ago.

Instead, I watched a messy bun tutorial (mastered it), sent sister #2 an email about said tutorial, 

+ caught up on some of my new favorite blogs.

Senior Year (round 2) is going to be the death of me.

So, here is some more procrastination.

(does it count if the distraction is topic related?)

thought so.

Vintage Vices:

Traveling was never so stylish.

The coat is perfect.

vintage style coat

I adore these heels.

Completes any vintage outfit. 

vintage heels

 Vintage style pattern dresses are flattering and I love the colors together.

vintage style day dress

Hair + makeup of the 40s was so classic and feminine.

Beautiful.

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1940s style decor.

Perfection.

via houzz.com

The past holds so many treasures.  

Now, maybe I'll be inspired to write this paper.

Maybe.

blues-day.

tuesday is not just between monday and wednesday anymore.

it is a day to embrace the shades of blue all around you.

maybe i'm just craving blue skies and sunshine. come on, come out.

best of the blues:

navy blue.

sweater savvy.

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baby blue.

drawer pulls.

via Etsy

ikat blue. 

fab pillows.

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 turquoise blue.

rockin wayfarers.

via Free People

sparkly blue.

nail polish perfection.

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royal blue.

bright tights.

via Zappo's Couture

denim blue.

chunky heel heaven.

via Michael Kors

lapis blue.

chandelier jackpot.

via Bluefly

 egyptian blue.

historical + adorable.

Rock your blue of choice + enjoy!

Cheers!