Some blogging stuff

Im sorry I haven't posted the last few days- but I've been busy collaborating with my friend Sadie about fun new stuff for the blog.  She is a communication student with an extremely amazing talent for web design, and she is also working on lots of cool stuff for the site that I could only dream about.  We hope to get the new layout up shortly (It's super cute!) but until then I have some new ideas about ways to spice up the outfit pictures I normally post.  Here goes:

Trendy Tuesdays will show you all the latest trends and ways to incorporate them into your daily wardrobe without going crazy.  As a college student at a fairly small and conservative school I completely understand how hard it sometimes is to look trendy without standing out in an outrageous way (These are the times I wish I went to school in the city! haha)

Thursdays will be beauty days will I will try out different hairstyles/makeup/nail polishes/etc.  I love to experiment in all aspects of style- not just fashion, so this should be fun!

Fridays will feature fun finds- both retailers and boutiques that I love and also interesting and exciting bargain items (and maybe a few splurge items)

Every Saturday I will try to post a "going out" look- even though I don't always go out on the weekend, they're definitely fun to style : )

On Sundays I usually lounge around the dorms doing laundry and homework. For these days I will feature a look thats both comfy and cute. Also I would like to start doing tutorials on cooking, crafting, and sewing.

If there is anything else you would like to see more of (or perhaps less of) please let me know.

Let the fun begin!

Home Sweet Home

Eeyore and Daisy are saying Hello in the background :)



Aww, Sammy wanted to help momma!

What
Dress: Forever 21
Tights: American Eagle
Boots: Burlington Coat Factory
Ring: Charlotte Russe
Bag: Vintage from my mom

Where
Birthday lunch with my dad and then out to the old city for thrifting with my mom.

Why
I bought this adorable little shirtdress while shopping the other day- it definitely reminds me of something my grandmother might have worn. Then when I was shooting the pictures I wanted to play up the boots & dress combo with a slightly country/western inspired background. I must say- although I love visiting big cities and taking in all they have to offer, I sure do love coming home to East Tennessee :)

Lacy Layers

What
Blazer: Sears
Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Belk's
Tights: American Eagle gray sheer tights layered over black Target tights
Oxfords: Target
Bow Belt: Taken from a trench coat
Cameo Necklace: 50 cents at a Puerto-Rican market!

Where
Out to dinner at a Japanese steakhouse with my friend Kristen!

Why
I'm in love with this light pink/nude ruffle skirt! It's just so girly and swingy, and actually very comfortable. I added the bow belt, heeled oxfords, and a blush colored cameo necklace for a modern but sweet look.

Rainy- but not Rainy Enough

What
Top: Target
Skirt: Belk- $4!
TIghts: WeLoveColors
Flats: Ross
Earrings: Rue 21

Where
Shopping again! yay!

Why
I was so excited to wear my new rainboots today, but the rain dried up pretty fast. Oh well... Ironic that I mentioned how girls often wear black tights too often in my post earlier- but then I ended up wearing them today. Also I wish I had a longer necklace instead of earrings. Well I'm on a limited wardrobe since I'm on spring break at home. Tomorrow I will return to my creativity!

Pink Tights and a Birthday

What
Tights: Target
Skirt: Forever 21
Top: Wet Seal
Cardigan: Walmart
Charm Necklace: Forever 21

Where
A surprise birthday party for my grandma!

Why
I feel like too often girls limit themselves to black tights during the colder months- sometimes so often it almost seems as if black tights are the new jeans. Today I wanted to try something a little different, and I think these magenta tights fit the bill! I can't wait to do a "How to wear bright tights" tutorial; look for it soon!