Denim Days

It's absolutely no secret that I love denim. Denim in all forms is a GREAT thing. Personally, the more vintage the denim the better. However, sometimes the 80's sleeves and hugely oversized feel don't really do it for me when it comes to jackets... So when I found this more modern jacket with a vintage-y feel I was so in love. It has been adding the perfect amount of grunge to all of my outfits for about the last week or so.

Today was just a typical freezing day on campus so obviously I keep things simpler. I just paired a comfy sweatshirt with some dark skinnies and my torn up jean jacket and some studded leather booties. Not claiming it is novel by any standard, but it's a super cute alternative to the typical campus outfit you see time and time again.. I don't think I even need to describe it for you. Besides, I love mustard & red together so overall I found it a pretty successful casual campus look.

Jacket: Leith (Here!)

Jeans: Zara

Sweatshirt: Sheinside (Get it here (different color)!)

Boots: Aldo

Bag: Target

Olive

Totally in love with rompers .. I think I have been since a very wee age, this beauty from Shop Akira just happens to be in my one of my all time favorite colors, Olive! Maybe I am biased because Olive has been one of my nicknames since foreverrrr but I really am in love with it. It is the only shade of green I like. ONLY. 

I paired this super fun outfit with my army studded cap, gunmetal necklace, and a gold chain mail bag to bring out the little gold rivets on the midsection. I kept it simple and fun for what could easily be an adorable "going-out" outfit with the girls (noting this for later). I love that it's A: Flowey and B: Chiffon, which makes it super wearable for the summertime. Which by the way, seems to be taking an awfully long time to peek its head... I need some warmth up in here!

But this week I have some other cute outfits coming your way including a "campus casual" based on some requests to document what I wear prancing from class to class (more like dragging myself from class to class, but I'll remain optimistic). Plus I have my first beauty update featuring my all-time favorite organic beauty supplies! Say YEAAA!

Romper: Akira Chicago (Get it here!!)

Shoes: BCBG

Bag: F21

Hat: UO

XOXO

Olivia 

Shopping on Michigan Ave

So this is something I wore last weekend on my birthday to go shopping on Michigan Ave in Chicago.. one of my all time favorite places. There's something about the city of Chicago that I just love.. and it's not just Topshop. Obviously these photos weren't taken on mich. ave. because let's be honest, I didn't want 10,000 people staring and glaring at me for taking photos. 

It was pretty cold so obviously needed to layer up for walking around by the lakefront. A lot of people seem to think that Boho is more of a summer style.. which I tend to agree with.. but I think this is what I would call a pretty good example of a way to do Boho in the winter! It's more about layering and texture. I wore some cute polka dot tights, tawny leather boots, an olive pleated skirt from Nasty Gal (obsessed with this skirt), a cropped sweater and some boho accessories. We also can't forget about my sheep parka. I specifically loved the colors & textures in this look.. I get so bored with winter layering sometimes I have to jazz it up a bit! Pray for springtime soon please!

Coat: BCBG

Skirt: Nasty Gal

Boots: Madewell

Tights: BCBG

Bag: Target

XOXO

Olivia

Loungewear

So I get asked a lot what I wear when I'm lounging around my apartment doing homework, cooking, watching tv.. you get the point. This is something that Indeed just threw on the other day to lounge around and in and I was like.. "Hey, this is cute! I'm gonna photograph it really quick!" So I ran out to the back and took a couple pics.. so you know this is genuine! It was way too cold to actually wear it (queue cold pale leg syndrome).. and obviously im not lounging around in Lita's buttttt I threw them on for good photographic measure.

I love lounging in rompers like this adorable pink & blue one from Papaya clothing because when you're laying around you don't get all muddled up and uncomfortable.. if that makes sense. Nothing too tight or uncomfortable. Then I always have a trusty baggy cardigan to keep my cozy.. and always an accessory because I just feel completely naked without somethingggg pretty on my neck/ears/wrists/etc.  Seriously.. I challenge you to find a more adorable, comfortable, lovely item of clothing for 15$. Don't even try sweatpants.. I never wear sweatpants ;)

Romper: Papaya Clothing (Find similar here!)

Cardigan: BCBG

Hat: Anthropologie

Heels: Jeffrey Campbell

XOXO

Olivia

Seeing Stars

This was one of my super fun birthday weekend outfits!! I turned the big 21 on Saturday so naturally I wanted to prance around Chicago in something super fun and girly. The snow was melting and it was surprisingly beautiful weather, so I paired my yellow starry sweater  and lacey blouse underneath with my little white tutu- esque skirt with some fun red accessories and and my new favorite pair of t-strap heels! Can you believe I got this adorable red fringe bag & and this sweater from Target? I swear I always find good stuff there.

I know my posts have been a little sparser lately, I just started a new job, and had a week of midterms (still continuing this week.. yuck!) and then my birthday so I felt like my head was spinning for a little while! However, I managed to get a couple cute sets of photos over the weekend and have some lovely pieces to shoot this week (plusssss I did a little bit too much bday shopping on Michigan ave..) ANYWAY! 

I hit 40,000 blog hits last week.. that's 40,000 in 4 months of my blog being up. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I surely don't compare myself to other bloggers..but in my mind that makes me feel amazing. Your continued support and amazing comments make this all worthwhile, and is the best bday gift I could ask for!!

Blouse: Papaya Clothing

Hat: H&M

Sweater: Target

Skirt: Chicwish

Heels: BCBG

Bag: Target

XOXO!!

Olivia

Like a Boy

I decided to experiment with a more masculine look and I am pretty pleased with the results.. I usually tend to avoid such looks because my legs are (sadly) NOT 3 miles long and I think playing with menswear inspired looks at a shorter stature tends to become a little tricky. Perhaps I am just overly paranoid in my philosophy, but I generally find myself agreeing when I do attempt to experiment with the matter.

I think the key is really playing with proportion and keeping the shoes feminine. Perhaps some can use a loafer or a cute oxford, but for me, I need the extra height and femininity! I just tucked a casual low cut blouse (again, another small feminine detail) into some basic low rise work pants. That alone was too masculine of a proportion for me so I added this long camel and black trench. Now.. I know the coat itself is very masculine, but somehow, it somewhat negated the masculinity of the white and black work-wear. I believe it to be in the length.. the long hem of the coat definitely breaks up my long torso. 

Overall, I was pretty pleased with the way I accomplished a little masculine with touches of femininity! What do you guys think? Do you find it fun to kind of experiment with trends like this??

PS: I need suggestions on what to wear for my big 21st Birthday this weekend! I'll be going out in Chicago so leave me your suggestions.. I can't do this alone (haha, I'm stressing out!)

Coat: BDG (UO)

Blouse: H&M

Pants: Express

Heels: BCBG

XOXO!

Olivia

Bringing Back the Flare

So I've been seeing peeks of the flare jean coming back here & there lately.. and I'm actually pretty happy about it! I'm getting a little sick of allowing skinnies to be my only option (not that I don't cherish them). These Current/ Elliot light blue bell bottoms are my absolute favorite pair of pants..ever. I love the way I look in them, I feel beautiful (who knew just a jean could do that?) They are the perfect light wash, SO soft, and fit like a glove.. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about when I say when you've found the perfect jean, you're in love.

I decided to just build the simple casual aesthetic around my jean.. Just keeping it carefree with a giant striped knit crochet sweater and a sparkly necklace and big hat. In my mind, it's the perfect casual downtown outfit. How do you feel about mixing a little flare back into your wardrobe? Yay or nay? I want to hear your thoughts!! Otherwise, have a fabulous Sunday (:

Jeans: Current/ Elliot ("The low bell/ whiskey")

Sweater: Olive & Oak

Bag: Coach

Hat: BCBG

Necklace: BCBG

*On a side note.. I am in the running to win a sit down with Ford Models ... all you have to do is click HERE TO VOTE FOR ME! hehe. It seriously takes about half a second, if you have a facebook. The girl with the most votes wins semifinalist status (then they pick their winner).. so please please take a sec for me & tell your friends with facebooks too!! I Love you all so much !!

xoxo!!