Friday, December 31, 2010

Thoroughly Modern Muumuu

Normally I hate purple. There, I said it. I HATE PURPLE. But I couldn't help but love this trapeze tunic-dress when I saw it in the sale section at H&M last week. Game, set, and match. At least it's not orange? Whatever, you'll probably be seeing this guy a lot in the next week because tomorrow I ship out to Pompano Beach, FL until the 8th. Fortunately I have awesome parents who took my imminent New Years hangover into consideration while planning the trip and booked a 2:45pm flight instead of our usual 11:30.
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H&M Tunic; Urban legwarmers; Rainbow shoes; Charlotte Russe ring
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If you're wondering where I found the stunning background for this shoot, I can't tell you for sure (it would ruin the magic), but I may or may not have been hanging out in the parking lot behind BJ's for awhile this afternoon
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Today's (and yesterday's) photos taken by my surprisingly talented mom:
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She actually looks kind of stylish in these! Maybe I'm rubbing off on her. A girl can dream.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Back to Basics

Today I went to Bethesda for a morning meeting about career counseling. I'm meeting with as many metro-area bigwigs as possible during my brief time in the 703 to try and get an idea of what I want to do in May after I graduate. The firm's dress code was business casual so I jumped at the opportunity to wear this conservative sweater dress I got at a J. Crew outlet several years ago.
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A red belt helped break up the monochrome.
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Doing my best flamingo impression
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Pretty big difference between how my backyard looks now and how it looked the last time I took outfit pictures back here.
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J. Crew dress; Target belt and tights; Rainbow shoes

Monday, December 27, 2010

There is absolutely nothin' like the frame of a dame

Some terrible quality photos of the outfit I wore to the Kennedy Center last week to see South Pacific for my dad's 65th birthday. I'm not really into plays, so when my parents told me I was going to have to sit through a three-hour musical I was practically suicidal. The things I do for that man! Fortunately for me, South Pacific has some incredibly entertaining musical numbers and the three hours flew by in the blink of an eye.
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The checkered shirt I'm wearing is actually a men's button-down my dad bought for himself in the 70s. When I was in high school he gave it to me (or I stole it out of his closet. Either way it's mine now) and I have been struggling to style it appropriately for years. I think the key piece in this look is the menswear vest because it reigns in the loose shirt and accentuates my, ahem, frame.
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Vintage Levi's men's button down; F21 vest and belt; American Apparel skirt; H&M heels; Talbot's bag
The dad in question.
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And, as an added bonus, my favorite little present under the tree.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Style Sin

Friends, I have committed the worst style sin imaginable to mankind-- I wore the same outfit two days in a row. But I was at work all day yesterday and I didn't get to photograph it and nobody really saw me so I don't feel too bad about it. When I started this blog in July 2009 I pledged never to wear the same outfit twice; So, for a year, I remixed every day, carefully choosing combinations I had never worn before. And it was exhausting, but so much fun! Maybe I'll start doing that again when finals are over.
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Love this top because of its versatility. Check out other ways I've worn it here and here.
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Charlotte Russe skirt/belt; Macy's top; Hue tights; Urban Outfitters thigh-highs; Target boots; Express purse; North Face coat

My personal photographer, the lovely Liz:
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Monday, December 6, 2010

I think I have a new signature color

I've been seeing red all week! And not just because it's the last week of classes and I'm mad about all the things I have to do.
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This comfy sweater was perfect for today for several reasons: a). it keeps me warm in the already Arctic temperatures of the northeast; b). it's as comfortable as a hoodie but not as sloppy-looking; and c). the lettering matches the cute bow headband Modcloth sent along with my two new dresses. Thank you guys!
This look is also reminiscent of another outfit I donned over a year ago, soon after I started this blog (although today's ensemble was admittedly more casual).
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BU Hockey sweater; American Apparel leggings; Urban socks; Target boots; bow headband c/o Modcloth

Saturday, December 4, 2010

What's Black and White and Red All Over?

It's meeee! Freezing my patoot off in a playground near the Charles to help my roommate Monique with a photography project for one of her OT classes. The assignment? Take a picture that represents "how we live" "how we work" or "how we play". Guess which one we chose?
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Who's that cutie?
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Fun fact: Mo and I have been friends since the beginning of freshman year. We met during FYSOP, a community service program for BU freshmen that takes place the week before school starts. Fortunately she and I (and Liz!) were all in the same group. We became friends immediately and have only gotten closer since.
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modcloth Navigating the Canals dress; Hue tights; noname boots; Express purse
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