Wedding Bells!

Friday night, I had to meet up with Anna at J's apartment to get them ready for a wedding! Anna had some sort of Law day thing all day and she even had to leave early because the  law day ended at 5:30 and the wedding was at 6.

So I had to be called in to get these two ready for the wedding...

Anna and J
J is wearing a Michael Kors suit from Men's Designer Outlet in Miami.

In less than an hour I had to get Anna ready: showered, hair touched up, dressed and made up...  I am turning into an expert at getting people ready in short amounts of time... remember when I went to that Mardi Gras coronation with less than an hours notice?

Dress Macy's London Times, Shoes Target 2010, Bracelet F21, Earrings Franchesca's 

I think she turned out pretty well, had we had more time I would have tired to do a mini bee hive or something retro to match the vintage vibe of the dress, but we settled for straight. 

My big Sis and Me

For her makeup I did a simple look using an Ulta palette (it contains: White, Light Pink, Dark Pink and Brown). I have been doing this makeup look a lot for myself lately, simple yet dramatic eyes (I'll have to post it sometime). 

Anyways, I sent them off with minutes to spare! I got them out the door and managed to take pictures with plenty of time to get to the wedding. 

BTWs, I am wearing a dress from Old Navy I got it on sale, right before I left for the beach, for like $10!

Have a Little Faith

Something I tell myself a lot is that you don't need to worry about what others think of how you dress, but rather how much you like what you're wearing. 

I had tried on this dress back in December or January, and liked it, but it was full price and I didn't like it that much. So I waited and it went on sale and I bought it. When I brought it home my mom told me I looked like Mrs. Roper in this bright dress.... so I put it away. 

Fast forward to May. 

I tried on the dress again, and instead of just trying it on I styled it. Put it together how I would wear it out.... and mom's comments? "Oh, where did you get that? It's cute!"

So my advice, don't doubt yourself... If you like it, wear it! 

Sweater: J.Crew 2009

Dress: Old Navy 2010

Shoes: Madden Girl

Headband: J. Crew 2010

Watch: Fossil

Bracelet: Flea Market

I got this bracelet in New York, from a flea market. Its a hinged bangle, I like it for it's vintage feel. Its something different. 

Anyways, I'm still at the beach! I did some damage at the outlets today. I'll post those deals later, maybe tomorrow if I'm lucky.

Nail Polish of (last) Week, Among other things

So, where have I been? School mainly, I have had projects due and tests, and my T.V. shows are starting back up... and I follow many. Football games on the weekends, and I actually slept till 2 p.m. last sunday.  But I am trying to get back to my norm! 

But anyways... I had an awesome nail color last week! I did OPI's Flashbulb Fuchsia, and I loved it its purply pink and made me happy all week long. 

And it was rainy  all last week... and during the foot ball game... So I got to go out in style, in a poncho... very cute... 

Today, I wore a color block dress which I got from Old Navy for only $15I wore my gold XXI heart necklace and some pink flats. 

When I got home from school, I played with the dogs in the backyard, which explains the tennis ball in my hand... here is Dasiy... 

When it Rains, It Pours

So, one of the things I hate about my campus, is that it is huge and when it rains over there it pours, and to get to class you must trek through rain and yuck to get there. And has it been  raining. To make it worse I don't have appropriate rain gear... but at least I actually had an umbrella today. 

So to combat the rainy days I decided to gather some rain related gear... I started with the all essential raincoat... I can go with cute or I can go with practical. 

Cute would be the Fire and Raincoat from modcloth which runs for $100.

Another, more affordable cute option would be The Merona with Hood white/dots from Target for $34.99

Not so cute but very practical, the Trail Model Rain Jacket from L.L. bean for $59.95-$69.95. 

For Umbrellas... I have my special pink and yellow dot umbrella from Target that I got for my England trip 2 years ago... so its very special to me.  BUT... I liked this one from Modcloth. Peacock! 

Rainy Day Display $34.99

For shoes... because at school it doesn't just rain... it floods! I don't like the idea of full on rain boots, as cute as they are I really don't want to run around campus in them... so I think that these Sperrys are a good alternative. 

Women's Cormorant Rubber Slip On $80

Some other rain stuff that made me happy! 

A Graphic tee from Forever 21

H81 LET LOVE RAIN DOWN TEE $14.90

AND HELLO KITTY! Forever 21 $2.80

As much as I love a rainy day, its been raining for like a week… I am kinda ready for it to be over with… the weather people say its going to be raining into the weekend… so … Stay dry!

Last night, I had a late night working on a paper I had to turn in today... So I woke up late and rushed to school... 

Top: Peacock Trapeze Top, Oldnavy

Shorts: Black Cuffed shorts

Necklace: Black beads with Chiffon, Forever 21

Ring: Black Cameo, Charming Charlie

Shoes: Pink Flats, Target

Fall Wishes!

Since my last wish list post, I have only managed to get my hands on the (500) days of Summer Soundtrack, which I must say was amazingly awesome! I just love leaving it on repeat on my computer. But, I still don't have my necklace or my new OPI colors. I am waiting for Modcloth to restock the necklace... I want it badly!

But, school has started... that means that I cannot wait for it to be fall. It has been so hot walking, no trekking across campus to all of my classes. I can't wait for some cooler weather and to be able to wear cooler weather things. 

First I have a selection of shoes. I have never actually owned a pair of boots, so my goal this fall is to get me a pair. I have picked three of my favorites so far.

- Kelly&Katie. Jillian Leather Ankle Boot. Brown. @ DSW $59.90

- Kelly&Katie. Jill Leather or Suede Boot. In Cognac Leather. @ DSW $89.95

- Zigi Soho. Whitney Suede Ruffle Boot. Taupe Suede. @DSW $79.95

I also have been wanting a pair of moccasins, and I was looking through stuff from Old Navy last night and found the cutest pair. 

-Old Navy. Studded Leather Moccasins. Bronze. @ OldNavy.com $24.50

And, I love ruffles, and a similar pair of these shoes were out last fall, but I never got them... I really want a pair of ruffled heels. 

-Madden Girl. Setra Fabric Ruffled T-strap Platform. @ DSW $39.95

Next I have my fall jackets, although, they really aren't needed that much around here, it will probably be extra hot into December, then be cold for a few days then maybe some snow again? (That's just me dreaming of another snow day) But you have to have a jacket, it will eventually get cold and I must stay warm. Last winter I only had one main jacket, and that annoyed the hell out of me so hopefully I can get a few basic ones this year?

This first jacket I found, but I really don't like the buttons... so I have ordered some new buttons off of ebay to replace the ones on the jacket! (I'm not going to show the buttons yet... thats for another post) 

-Old Navy. Women's Plus Canvas Double-Breasted Peacoat. Peacock $44.50

-Old Navy. Belted Wool Blend Jacket. Black Jack $69.50

Nails, oh nails... I love nail polish... I know that is something new, because I never ever talk about this love... But oh how I love coloring my nails... I decided to show which colors I am craving this season.

I saw this girl with silver nails the other day and LOVE!  I really did like her nails... but I found this color from Essie, I haven't had a chance to see it in person yet. But, I think this is the look I was going for. 

-Essie. Silver Bullions. $8.00

I have never tried these MAC colors but, I was on Instyle's website the other day and they had a thing about MAC Nail colors... and the colors just looked so beautiful. 

-MAC. Beyond Jealous, Dark Angel, and Nightfall. $12.00 each

And of course I still want my OPI Espana colors... but they were in my last wish list... 

Denim obsession... So I have my trouser jeans that I absolutely love, and my bootcut, which have started to become a little too short... but I don't have any skinny. Now I am a big girl, but Lane Bryant... where I shop for my jeans, has come out with a new straight leg jean. I want to try them in store first, but from what I have seen they look good I hope they fit well... I really could use them with the boots I am planning to get this season. 

-Lane Bryant. Right Fit Straight Leg Jean. Medium Sandblast $54.50

And while on the topic of jeans, I have been seeing the denim leggings for a while now... and they are starting to become popular... I haven't made up my mind on those... maybe i will get a cheap pair from XXI?

Scarves, I could go on all day about them. I love them but I really don't have many of them, I wore a few last year, but not too many, I am hoping to wear more this year, I am already stocking up. 

-Forever 21. Classic Faux Pashmina Scarf. Turquoise $6.00

-Forever 21. Pink Plaid Scarf. Fuchsia/Black $7.80

-Gap. Lightweight Floral Scarf. Garland Green $24.50

-Gap. Lightweight Painterly Scarf. Strawberry Field $24.50

Makeup, so I have this small obsession with makeup... and I have a 20% off coupon to ULTA so... I think I may be planning on getting some new makeup soon. I have really been loving Maybelline quads and some of there individual colors. 

-Maybelline. Enchanted 24 Forest Quad

-Maybelline. Amethyst 105 Single

Some other things I want for this fall include, some sort of rain boot... which I haven't picked out yet, as well as Teal leggings from Forever 21.

-Forever 21. Basic Leggings. Teal $4.80

I really can't wait for fall to kick in, the weather around here is starting to get nice... it was even cool the other night! But that concludes my wishlist for now... What's on your fall wish list?

Oh and don't forget Project Runway is on Tonight! 

Oh, and BTW ... since this is my wish list, I don't have the items, therefore I couldn't take pictures... so all the links are where all the pictures are from! 

The New Love

So I am pretty much in love with Dior right now and it has a lot to do with their fragrance "Miss Dior Cherie". 

I first fell in love with their print adds which feature a girl floating above Paris with a bottle of perfume in hand... 

Then I went to Sephora and smelled it... and then I saw the commercial which was directed by Sofia Coppola, who has a penchant for dazzling girls with pretty things.  

But I really have fallen in love with this aspect of Dior, and while I like their clothing now... I am not too huge of a fan of John Galliano. I am more a fan of Dior's New Look, and designs from earlier Dior collections. Also the Gallery at school is showing a selection of Dior clothing, and its so beautiful, even though it hasn't opened yet. One of my classes went and visited the gallery the other day and it really transports you back to mid-century when clothing was beautiful and everything had a classic look. 

Ruffles and Hearts

School starts in a few weeks, and I am trying to get together clothes to wear to class. While shopping I have to be aware of the extreme heat and humidity I have to trek through to get to class. I found this great top at Old Navy. I decided it would look really cute paired with a ribbed tank underneath. So I went to Old Navy today with my friends and found both and it only cost me about $15. 

But for classes this semester I am thinking lots of shorts and breezy cotton shirts that breathe! Its always so hot on campus and all the parking lots are far away from the buildings so lots and lots of walking in the heat. 

Style tip: When layering tank tops, buy the bottom layer a size bigger than your size and the top layer your normal size. If you do this your layers will stand out more. 

In the picture is my Heart necklace from Forever 21 and my new OPI nail polish in Russian Navy. 

Lazy Days of Summer

Today I pretty much hung out at home all morning, played with makeup and tried on clothes. But in the afternoon I met up with my friends and we went to the mall. I had a great time, bought some new nail polish OPI Russian Navy-- I am so ready for the fall. I also bought a pair of earrings and a necklace from Forever 21. 

I was so excited to wear my dress that my Aunt gave me, its from Forever 21, I wore a white V-neck shirt from Old Navy underneath... and I wore my yellow Nine West wedges... but I had to change into pink flats as it started to storm outside. But I loved how my yellow shoes popped and stood out from the rest of my monochromatic outfit.  

Fashion Girl

Fashionable and Fit

So, a few weeks ago I bought this skirt from Forever21. It just doesn't quiet fit right. But, I really liked this skirt too much to return it, so I decided to give myself a challenge. Since, I need to lose some pounds anyways... I am giving myself a goal-- fit into this skirt. I am guessing it would take me about 20lbs. So my goal is lose 20lbs and I would get to wear my skirt! So, I am going to say 20 lbs in 2 months? So lets see if I can fit into this skirt by October 10... 

It's 10 lbs a month, 2.5lbs a week... I think I can do it... I hope I can do it. It's not just for the skirt its for me but I think the skirt is an awesome incentive.