It's Friday, Friday

 I love this outfit in its simplicity. The dress is so soft and comfortable yet it still has an interesting, flattering cut. Even as we go into fall, I can't let go of my wonderfully bright flats. The turquoise shoes and necklace add just the right amount of color to the simple dress. This was the perfect outfit for the end of a long week.

 Have a great three day weekend everyone!

{dress-Loft; necklace-gift; flats-Spain}

The Same but Different

I've worn this top and skirt together recently but I like this version of the outfit a lot more. I love the light, textured fabric of both pieces and bright blues. I'm obsessed with cobalt and turquoise so why not wear them together? I was skeptical if they would go because I remembered those awkward people in 3rd grade who thought just because all their clothes were blue that they matched. (You know who I'm talking about...) Luckily for me, it worked in this case.

The dangly pearl earrings are from Stella & Dot, an adorable jewelry brand I've recently discovered. It's the type of catalogue where I just flip from page to page and circle every single item. They have the perfect mix of dainty feminine looks and bold, vintage-inspired pieces. The earrings are actually the only things in this outfit purchased in the U.S...weird.

{top-Primark; skirt-Zara; flats-Spain; earrings- Stella & Dot} 

Old Friend

Hey guys! This dress does not get the proper attention in the blogosphere. I've worn this tank/dress combo tons of times in the summer because it's so easy. I feel like I've been filtering my outfits (and being lazy...) so the same nicer pieces always show up in posts when I actually wear a wider variety of pieces. I also found this list of all the clothes I own (call me OCD, but it's handy!) and it inspired me to try to wear everything in my closet. If I haven't worn a piece by the end of 2011, it's going in the Goodwill pile. Speaking of Goodwill, I've been more interested in thrifting lately and, after this insanely busy month of school is over, I've decided to go on a thrifting adventure. I actually haven't bought new clothes since about October, which is really rare for me. I'm becoming more aware of how expensive constant shopping is and I would rather have a few unique pieces than a bunch of clothes that look the same.

{dress-Old Navy; tank-Old Navy; shoes-Spain; earrings-Target}

Sunny Day

Hey guys! Everyone seems happier and more energetic on these sunny days. Plus, it's almost spring break, so I can't help being excited! I wore this outfit on Friday and literally just threw it together. I was rushed, coming home from my lacrosse game and "eager"(aka stressed, not like I was looking forward to it) to start my homework, so I just picked some random pieces. I've watched my fair share of What Not to Wear, so even though I was in a rush, I made sure to include some color and shine.

Can I also just say that this skirt shrunk. Or I got taller....but that's pretty unlikely so I'm gonna say the skirt shrunk. Either way, it complimented my Primark blouse nicely. I usually wear the frilly blouse with more girly pieces, but I liked the ultra neutral look of the cream and blues. The necklaces are my favorite part of the outfit because they're remixed.

I know what you're thinking: jewelry can't be remixed, right? Wrong, my friend. I've tried a few jewelry DIY projects and ended up with some pre-school level craftsmanship, so I'm sticking to remixing. For the mostly pearl necklace, I attached each end of a strand of pearls to the clasps of a thin gold chain. I originally did it because the clasps of the pearl necklace broke, but it's a cool way to either lengthen the pearl chain or have this half gold/half pearl look. The other one is just a clip-on earring attached to a thicker gold chain. The combination of gold and pearl in both necklaces made them a perfect pair.

{blouse-Primark; skirt-Daffy's; shoes-Spain; necklaces-remixed}