denim jackets & stripes

 black skinnies: GAP // striped tee: target // denim jacket: jc penney // 

scarf: gift // watch: c/o timex // shoes: rocketdog (here) // bracelet: i made it :)

Fall '12 Wish List

Since I've been gone, I have seriously been shopping my cute little face off.  Something about the change from summer to fall makes me forgo food, gas money, & common sense and just splurge on tights and sweaters like it is my job.  It's not my job, though, and I have to tone it down before 2013.  However, there are some must have grabs on MY list of things I cannot live without during the upcoming chilly months. Here we go...
1. Classic white button down: I have to replace my old standby, the J. Crew WBD is imperative to winter layering and look chic in an instant. Gimme gimme.

via 2. Oxblood: It is everywhere on the fall fashion line, so it is very easy for me to find a piece to add to my collection. The must have color translates easily in to any ensemble.  Although I'll probably browse for a good sweater in the enviable color, I love these leggings!

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3. Loafers: I am a self-denying shoe addict, but there is one exception for this fall.  I will own a pair of nice loafers! I love these from calf hair loafers from Gap, but budgets might prohibit me to finding a less pricey pair around town.

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4. A Serious Splurge: This is it, folks.  A culmination of perfection in this merrymaker's opinion THIS COAT! I love the Gossip Girl-ish vibe from it, plus I've never said no to anything leopard.  It's plush and looks warm, and I just think I would be the most chic teacher with carpool duty!  Give it to me, baby!

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So far, that is what I am craving adding to my fall/winter wardrobe.  What items are on your must own list?  What trends are you most looking forward to? Let a girl know!

back to school, back to school, to prove to daddy i'm not a fool!

Happy Thursday y'all!  I am obsessed with this bed side table in this picture.  Also, loving the texture added by the fur throw pillow. (mentally adding it to my mental DIY list!)

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Anyway, on to the point! In celebration of my first day of back to class of the Spring semester, I created this outfit as a modified geek chic look.  I'm in love with it.  The frames will make you look smarter and I threw them in for all of my law school peeps.  Notice: I brought the Urban Outfitters oxfords back to keep it comfy.  Buuuuut, the Tory Burch backpack does add a touch of class!  It's the perfect outfit for hanging out in the library or at the coffee shop.  Enjoy!

cardi

cardi, scarf, jeans, shoes, bag, tank, glasses

Comfy and stylish--cannot beat it!

I have a few secrets that are coming soon, including a new soon-to-be annual posting theme!  I cannot wait to unveil them.  I am shooting some pics on location downtown tomorrow!  It's almost the weekend.   Any big plans? xx