After the Mud...

What I Wore
Jeans: Old Navy
Brown Military Jacket: Target
Top: Old Navy
Flats: Old Navy
Scarf: Gift
Bangles: Rue 21, Forever 21, Old Navy

Where
After ruining my cute outfit in the mud I needed a new one for dinner and a meeting!

Why
Since I couldn’t wear my dress/tights/cardigan combo for the rest of the night because of the mud I needed something cute and easy. I thought about styling a super trendy outfit, but I didn’t want to waste it when I wouldn’t be seeing that many people. So for tonight (which was really last night because I’m just now blogging about it) I dressed up dark jeans and a white T-shirt with a light green pashmina and gold bangles. I threw on a brown jacket to stay warm and headed out!

Do save your awesome outfits for when you know you’ll be seeing people, or is every second your personal runway? Let me know!

Thursday Beauty Day

I recently decided that I wanted to start experimenting with hair and makeup and doing a post about it every Thursday. To start out, I planned on doing side braid over my shoulder. This style has been all over the runways this Spring, and would be a great way to wear your hair for a full day of classes or work. Unfortunately, I obviously didn’t consider the fact that my shoulder length hair wasn’t long enough. I still really love thick braids though, and decided to do this cute updo instead.

What You’ll Need

-Medium barrel curling iron
-Heat protector Spray
-Paddle Brush
-Small elastics that match your hair color
-Bobby Pins
-Hair Spray

How To Do This Style

1) Curl your hair with a curling iron- Don’t forget to use heat protecter spray! (The curls don’t have to be perfect, they’re just there for texture)
2) After your hair has cooled completely, brush it with paddle brush
3) Scrunch your hair using just your fingers- no product
4) You should have nice wavy curls now. If your hair still looks frizzy, twirl a few strands around your fingers to give them definition
5) Make a deep side part, and then do a really thick french braid down the side and around to the back. Make sure not to braid too tight though
6) Gather your hair in a small elastic
7) Randomly pin curls around the pony tail with bobby pins. Don’t try to be too perfect, it is supposed to be a slightly messy bun
8) Using your thumb and index finger, pinch your braid to loosen up a few strands (If you have lots of layers around your face, be careful not to loosen them though!)
9) Spray all over with hairspray

TOTAL TIME (Not including curling) 10 Minutes

I really loved this style- It stayed put through more than 12 hours of classes, shopping, and sewing. Plus I got tons of compliments and requests for directions. I guess I picked a good style for the blog : )

I Should Have Listened When Mom Said Not to Wear White in Winter

What

Floral Dress: Forever 21
Brown Tights: Target
Belt: Vintage from my Mom : )
Cream Cardigan: Old Navy
Brown Flats: Target
Bronze Feather Earrings: A little jewelry store in Puerto Rico

Where
Classes and giving tours to prospective students

Why
I can’t get over this weather! It got up to 60 today! In the morning and evening is was still pretty cool though, so I brought along this cream cardigan. The one bad thing about the weather? Underneath the snow we still have (!) the grass has turned into slippery nasty mud. Normally this wouldn’t be too big of a problem- when I was trying to leap over a pile of snow to get to a dry spot though…. I slid right into the mud.


It was actually slightly worse than the picture depicts… It was so wet and nasty that it went through my cardigan, dress, and tights. This would happen the day I wear a new dress. Oh well, the stains are almost out, and that makes me quite proud of my newfound laundering skills. Maybe I should do a post about stain removal. haha : )

Trendy Tuesday: Sheer Clothing

Sheer Fabrics were all over the runways this year. Many designers showcased clothing that was completely see-through, often showing much more skin than any normal person would care to show in the real world. However, this trend is totally wearable in real life!






Where I Wore it:

Tonight I attended an alumni panel and networking event for communication and marketing students here at school. Since there was going to be distinguished alumni that are working in the field I would one day like to enter, I wanted to look put together while still remaining stylish.

How I Styled it:

I actually bought this cream colored sheer top from Guess several years ago, but I’ve only worn it a few times. I was pretty excited to see sheers on the runway for Spring- I love it when something I’ve been hanging onto comes back in style! Dress for the event was business casual- but since when have I settled for khakis? I tucked the top into a plain black pencil skirt and bloused it a little for a fun play on volume. Although I almost always stick to a very safe outfit combination/color palate for professional events (This is never the time to try out something crazy), I added a pearl and chain necklace and a hot pink handbag to stand-out.

Why it Works:

Despite the fact that sheers on the runway were overbearingly sexy and provocative, they can be toned down with the proper pieces. My top is just barely sheer, that’s why it is completely acceptable when worn with a modest camisole. I kept the rest of the outfit simple and fairly conservative- a plain black pencil skirt, matching cream tights, and oxfords kept the look toned down, but the accessories added some fun.

Other Ways to Wear Sheers:

~A sheer top paired with dark jeans and heels makes for a perfect date look- As long as you don’t go overboard.
~A solid dress with a sheer overlay can give you that sheer look without baring too much. A perfect look for a more formal occasion!
~This trend can even be worked into a really strict professional dress code. My suggestion would be to pair a sheer top with suit separates- the sliver of sheer at the top of your collarbone (Don’t forget the camisole underneath!) shows just enough skin to make this trend work for you!

Thoughts? Ideas? I would love to see how you style your sheer for spring- Leave me a photo comment!

Some Floral for a warm Spring Day

What
Tank Top: H&M
Skirt: Abercrombie and Fitch
Tights: Vintage from my mom :)
Boots: Burlington Coat Factory
Denim Blazer: TJ Maxx
Necklace: Also vintage from my mom

Where
A full day of classes, and then to the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve on campus to take some pictures

Why
This week we have actually had amazing weather. It's stayed around mid- high fifties during the day! Does the fact that we still have this much snow tell you how much we had when it was cold?? Anyways, I actually wore this outfit with some royal blue/navy tights, and a navy cardigan. Although it was pretty cute, I opted to change into this combination. I usually never repeat entire outfits, but I kinda love this :) And although I know most people don't consider this pattern mixing, I do love the subtle difference of the polka dot tights and the floral print skirt.