Violets are violet, actually, that's why they're called "violets"

I just bought this dress at the Urban in Harvard Square last week. I'm actually kind of obsessed at this point. There's really nothing all that special about it and I usually hate purple but there's just something about the fit that I just love. Originally I was going to save it for my weekend trip to NYC but instant gratification won out in the end. Like it does most of the time.
Silly! Myspace shots never get old. Not even when you're 20.
My beautiful necklace was made by Kelsey of Works in Progress! Click here for her blog
I need to get some more tights before my semester in Paris! These are my favorite pair; Unfortunately they're riddled with holes at this point so I may have to toss them. I can't even remember where I bought them! Not fair!
dress- Urban
necklace- Works in Progress
boots- Target
tights-random

So close and yet so far...

... from the end of the semester! No time for witty commentary! So many things due tomorrow!


If you're interested, check out other ways I've styled this dress here and here.

dress- thrifted
boots- target
necklace- Urban
tights-??

Plaid about you

Oh hey, more red plaid. And a really original pun.
The other day, Liz and I went to Harvard square and I bought some red lipstick (inspired by Jessica's photoshoot) from The Body Shop. The color I decided on is called Rich Scarlet and I was so excited I decided to try it out today.
I like it because it's pretty sheer and glides on easily.

What do you guys think? Can I pull it off or is it too much?


top- Charlotte Russe
pants- ?
necklace- Urban (on sale right now!)
shoes- target

When did Ann Taylor get so hip?

Today I took a trip to Schoenhof's in Harvard Square to pick up a French book I probably should have bought 3 months ago when I got the syllabus. Since the train ride there was an hour and buying the book took all of a minute (I called ahead and put it in hold. Sometimes I have good ideas.) I decided to take advantage of the 65 degree weather and poke around a little bit before going back into the city. So I poked. And I poked. Then I found Ann Taylor and the poking stopped and the coveting began. If you're looking for luxurious, relatively reasonably priced apparel and accessories for the women in your life (and I know you are at this time of year!) you should definitely check out their store. The website won't let me copy their pictures so I'm just going to link you guys to some of my favorites:

This sweater on sale for $29.50 reduced from $75!

This tweed mini that will make your legs go on for miles

This pretty top with a really nice detail on the neckline

These kind of pricey cashmere lounge pants that I would probably wear a little lower on my hips to avoid looking like I have the hoof of a certain desert mammal...

And all of the jewelry on this page (too bad they don't have the ring I tried on at the store today. Maybe I'll buy it and feature it in a future post)

Cheating the System

Confession time: I love thigh-highs. I literally go ape shit for anything over the knee. So imagine how happy I was when I figured out a way to wear these without freezing my legs off (not a joke, I would lose my legs to frostbite this time of year): socks over tights!
Pretty sweet, right?
The socks stayed up so well with the tights I didn't even have to wear a garter belt.


dress- Urban
tights- Hue
socks- random Macy's brand
bracelet- gift
watch-Brighton
shoes- Target

Urban Lumberjack

Because the best outfit for a day of studying will always involve a huge man flannel:
Man flannel and I spent most of this past Sunday on the couch with some textbooks.
Joined briefly by my other trusted companion, hot chocolate with whipped cream:


flannel- Hollister
leggings- American Apparel
boots- Ugg (I'm ashamed)

The wings on your eyes will take you higher

I didn't get the chance to photograph my outfit today, but I did get a few pictures of my makeup. I was inspired by this photoshoot from What I Wore. And also a little bit by this video (NSFW).
This post would not be complete without a CREEPY EYE SHOT.