Oxfords and Hot Carmel Apple Cider

What

Dress: Ross, $7

Cardigan: Old Navy, $12

Belt: Vintage, My Mom's

Bracelets: Vintage, Rue 21, and My Mom's

Earrings: Claire's, $4

Oxfords: Urban Outfitters, $50

Where

Classes, the Gristmill Coffeehouse, and to run errands around town

Why

Today was one of those days- not the bad kind, the really really super good kind (with an exception or two, but hey, let's focus on the positive.) It started out with waking up to a super sweet text, then later in the day finding out I scored twenty points above the class average on my macroeconomics test, having a pretty easy day at work, having my very first hot carmel apple cider (amazing), and then towards the end of the day, when finally taking blog pictures, realizing how much I really liked my outfit. Funny, I feel like lately I haven't really been myself fashion wise. But today, everything just seemed to fall into place. Ok... so it wasn't an earth shattering good day, but I'll be thankful for what I get :)

Temptation

What

Jeans: American Eagle, gift

Top: American Apparel, gift

Oxfords: Urban Outfitters, $50

Necklace: Buckle, $12

Where

So last weekend was filled with sleeping late, lounging around, recovering from a hard week class wise, and preparing for more coming exams. Almost all of this took place in my dorm room, in sweatpants and a tshirt. Sunday afternoon I decided to head down to the coffeehouse on campus to get a change of location and help with my focus (Is it just me, or is this gorgeous fall season making it harder for everyone to pay attention?) Anyways, I decided that I was just going act like a student and wear my sweatpant/tshirt/ponytail ensemble with pride. I got halfway down my hall before turning around to change.... So once I got back to my room and my room-mate lovingly rolled her eyes at my inability to wear sweats in public, I put on jeans and my favorite new oxfords. Then, just because it was a little chilly, I added my go-to beige cardigan. And then it turned into, what the heck- why not just add a necklace and brush my hair (haha.) But seriously, lately when I'm feeling lazy I seem to always either twist or braid my bangs back. I feel like it gives someone of a more put-together feel while still looking pretty nice.

Btw... The most amazing secretary at my summer internship gave me tons of her daughter's clothes because she was moving away and didn't want them anymore (yes, I'm completely and totally OK with hand-me-downs. Anytime free clothes in good condition are offered, I'll gladly take them!) In the four GIANT bags was a pretty good selection of tops, pants, dresses, as well as a skirt or two. The Gap, The Limited, American Eagle, Express, and Urban Outfitters were just a few of the brands (This is probably the closest I'll ever get to Christmas in July!) But my absolute favorite piece, hands down, is this graphic tee from American Apparel. It has got to be the softest piece of clothing I've ever put on, and I've been wearing it constantly lately! Does anyone else have any experience with the brand? Is all of their stuff this awesome?? If so, I can feel some online shopping in my very near future...

So that was my Sunday in a nutshell. The only thing even remotely interesting I did was paint the run through sign for my college's football game this coming Saturday.

"Hey Tornadoes (that's the opposing team) the forecast for the game is sunny with a Bearcat (that's us, haha) Win."

Corny? Yes. Oh well :)

OH WAIT.... I totally forgot, I DID get to do something super awesome on Sunday, and it's fashion related! I'll definitely be writing a post about that one super soon

The Home Stretch

What

Skirt: Old Navy, $15

Top: Forever 21, $7

Necklace: Urban Outfitters, $9

Cardigan: Old Navy, $3

Why

This morning I woke up planning on following the rules exactly- no cheating. However, as I was running out the door (late again) I was informed that it was windy and a bit cold... So what was I to do? The answer? Grab this marbled navy cardigan and continue on my merry way. But hey, in the end (in this scenario) I'd rather be a happy cheater then a cranky rule follower.

On a Sweatpants Type of Day...

What

Skirt: Gap, $15

Top: J.Crew, gift

Sandals: Forever 21, $18

Belt: NY & Co., $4

Earrings: Target, 3 for $8

Where

This breezy outfit was perfect for running around campus and going to classes and work in this gorgeous weather we're having!

Why

I can never bring myself to walk out of my dorm in sweatpants, even when I completely feel like it. For days like that I have a file on my computer full of outfits that are super comfortable, but still decently put together. My favorite thing about this outfit? Well, besides the fact that the floral detail on the shirt complement the pattern on the skirt almost perfectly.... The skirt has pockets! Haha, does anyone else get excited about little things like that?

Also, isn't the sky here beautiful? Since moving to southwestern PA for school, I've seen some of the most gorgeous skies ever- the sunsets... incredible.

When I Pick My Favorite Pieces from the 30- This is What I Get

What

Top: Forever 21, $18

Skirt: Target, $20

Shoes: Target, $16

Necklace: Buckle, $12

Why

This is one of those outfits that looked really good in person, but when I went to photograph it, it was all wrinkled and laid weird, and it took forever to get a decent photo or two... oh well.

In person though, I did like the leopard shoes with the navy skirt and nudish pink top.