Allston Wallpaper

I actually have no idea who NAS is or why his name is all over this wall I found across the street from my apartment building. If this is some kind of gang symbol I am in no way affiliated. I just liked how the spray paint matched my lipstick.

Silence and Noise top via Buffalo Exchange; American Apparel leggings; American Apparel skirt (remixed here, here and here); Target boots; H&M purse (remixed here)

Photos by Monique

Ladies who lunch

Today I met up with fellow Boston blogger and vegetarian food enthusiast Elizabeth for veggie burgers at the recently opened 5 Napkin Burger. They were delicious. And the ambiance is really great, too, it's a beautifully set-up restaurant. I'm kind of sad I didn't get any pictures of the inside but I felt kind of skeevy taking pictures of other people eating. So instead, feast your eyes upon my lunch (pun so intended):

Lunch was followed by a photoshoot on the nearby Christian Science Plaza, my favorite place in Boston because of its stunning architecture.

Kimchi Blue dress via Urban;  F21 belt; Hue tights; Urban necklace; random boots; Accessoreez key ring

Surprisingly not the best fit.

Desperate Measures

All dressed up and nobody to take my picture. Today I had to resort to taking emo mirror pictures like I used to do every day for my Myspace page in 11th grade. Yeah, I said every day. I was extremely vain. Fortunately I have matured a lot since then and don't participate in any such ludicrously conceited activities except having a blog that consists solely of flattering pictures of myself wearing nice clothing. But that's the only thing.

H&M top; vintage skirt (remixed); Hue tights; random boots; Brighton bracelet; F21 belt

One Myspace-style smirk for old times sake.

Pop of color

No matter how early I get up for my 9:30 class I never have time to do my hair, which wouldn't be a problem if my natural hair texture wasn't Seth Rogen ("it's called 'jew'"-Knocked Up). This (in addition to hiding my blond roots) is why I can't get enough of the hot pink hat Liz gave me for Chrismukkah. Presentable hair with no flat iron required.

Thrifted Ann Taylor top; Express skirt; F21 belt; Hue tights; Target boots; H&M hat; Charlotte Russe ring

Ok and one sans hat, but cropped before the roots to save you the trauma.

Photos by Teo

Feeling blue

No, I'm not depressed, I'm just really feeling the color blue today! Blue top, blue flowers on my skirt, blue wall, blue eyes. Everything is blue and I love it!

Thrifted Goodwill skirt (remixed); H&M top; F21 bag and belt; random boots; vintage ring (not visible)

What color are you feeling today?

Photos by Cailee

I could never look into your eyes, and settle for wrong and ignore the right

Yesterday I bought Adele's new album, both because I love the sound of her voice and because I was in a music funk and needed a break from all the Anberlin I've been listening to lately. I get really obsessive when I find a new song I like. I play it over and over and over again, and after awhile I start creating music videos and choreographing new dances and complicated ice skating routines in my head. Some songs I even imagine myself performing on stage. Adele's new song, I Found a Boy, is this song for me at the moment. I think I've probably listened to it about 55 times since I downloaded it last night. It's a mellow ballad about moving on to greener pastures and rejecting past unhappiness. It's put me in kind of a mellow mood all day, which I feel is reflected by the muted colors in today's photos.

f21 top; Express skirt; H&M hat (present from Liz); vintage ring; random boots I've had since 11th grade; not sure about the tights, either

But yes, I can be introspective while wearing a hot pink hat.

Valentine's Day flowers are still kickin'

The devastatingly interesting story of the copycat scarf

Once upon a time, a 19-year-old college sophomore bought a really cute scarf at H&M. She was excited about wearing it because she was just starting to dress with style, and she fancied her new purchase a cornerstone of her future wardrobe. Misfortune struck, however, when, upon returning to class she realized that a friend of hers had the same exact scarf. This would not have been such a problem if this friend hadn't worn this scarf every day, and if the protagonist didn't have class with her 5 days a week. Much to our heroine's chagrin, the scarf became her friend's signature piece, and she was forced to banish it to the back of her closet until her friend grew tired of it.

Years passed. The scarf remained hidden for so long, she had forgotten about its very existence. Then, one day, when she was home for winter break, her eye was caught by a sliver of grey fabric poking out through two blazers. Intrigued, she gingerly pushed the blazers aside and was greeted by a beautiful sight: the long-forgotten Copycat Scarf. She reached out and freed the scarf from its prison, and wrapped it around her neck one, two, three times. Such versatility! she thought to herself. Several days later she got on a plane back to Boston, the scarf still resting upon her shoulders; and the two lived happily ever after.

F21 top; BP Nordstrom bag; Family Dollar jegs; UO socks and necklace; Target boots; H&M scarf; Brighton watch

Photos by Liz

You're impossible to love and leave

The only thing worse than today's weather was yesterday's weather; slush, ice, freezing rain. I love you, Boston, but you are giving me seasonal depression.

Etam dress (remixed!); Family Dollar jegs; F21 vest; Charlotte Russe jewelry; random boots

In other news, you may or may not have noticed the increase in my usage of lyrics as post titles. I fully realize how cliché this is, but I've been blogging for a year and a half and I struggle with thinking up clever and relevant post titles for like... 85% of my posts. Today's title comes from Impossible by Anberlin. I love this band so much I even named my blog after a song of theirs. But more on that in a later post :)

Photos by Monique

The ice was getting thinner under me and you

Notice anything different?

Forever 21 tunic and belt; Family Dollar jeggings; Target boots; Eastern Market earrings

I now have short hair (kind of)! It's a little shorter than I wanted it to be but it's much more manageable than my super-long locks.

Mexx jacket; random Burberry knock-off scarf

Any cool weekend plans?

Winter outfits are like onions

Today was the first time I've ever worn this dress in the winter (Check out summer stylings here and here). Putting the longer-sleeved top on underneath was pretty random for me. Normally I would have put a cardigan on over it, but in the spirit of trying new things in the new year, I layered the dress over the top. I really don't think I give the concept of layering enough credit. Layering is great! And I actually really like how this turned out.

Anthro dress; Nordstrom tights; Target boots; H&M top

One thing I love about this dress-- how cheap it was! Even though it's from Anthro, I only ended up spending $18 on it.

I also tried out a winged eye, which I haven't done in awhile. I can never get the wings exactly even, so I end up adding slightly more liner on each eye until I have huge, scary Amy Winehouse eye makeup and I have to take it off and start all over again.

Oh, and you guys get the title, right? Winter outfits are like onions because... they have layers!

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.

Love this top because of its versatility. Check out other ways I've worn it here and here.

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: