Summer faves

Dress: Forever 21, $15

Vest: Thrifted, $5

Scarf: Swap with Ramsey

Sandals: Forever 21, $15

Deer Ring: H&M, $8 for four

Belt: Mom's

Watch: Thrifted, $2

Bag: Mom's

Things I can't stop wearing this summer:

1. Loose wavy hair- so easy!  It only takes me 10 minutes in the morning!!
2. My mom's vintage belt and purse. Classics.
3. My swap items from Ramsey!  That girl sent me scarves, belts, tops, jewelry a skirt, and a jacket! 
4. Fun nail polish.  I never do my nails during the school year... But now? Blue, mango, red, fushia, lime-  Just to name a few
5. Dresses and skirts.  The other day my boyfriends mom asked me if I owned a pair of jeans.  The answer is yes.  Too many.  But I just can't make myself wear them when the weather is this nice! 

Back to the 50s

Skirt: Vintage thrifted, $2

Belt: Old Navy, $4

After a full week of relaxing on the couch, eating soft foods, and a little bit of work too, I'm back!  I had my wisdom teeth removed last Monday, and somewhat ashamedly, I was such a baby about it.  Needles, blood, sharp things, etc. all get to me SO bad.  Luckily, the oral surgeon is friends with Greg's family and I had a chance to get to know him a little bit over the past year.  He was really nice through everything, and if you're in the Knoxville/Maryville area and need any work done, I would definitely recommend him (Dr. Slater at Southeast Oral Surgery.)  

Anyways, now that that's done (thankfully!) I'm back to dressing normally and blogging and I have some exciting posts coming next week!  I wore this outfit to work last week, and admittedly felt a little bit too 50s.  Instead of changing mid-day I ended up deciding I liked the red, white, and navy.... although it wasn't long before the lipstick was wiped away.  But hey, that's pretty normal for me.

Red Lips and Big Flowers

Dress: Thirfted and hemmed, $2

Belt: Steve and Barry's, $8

Wedges: TJ Maxx, $20

Earrings: Claire's, $3

Purse: Vintage,  I think it might be my great grandma's?

I promise I have been getting dressed and taking pictures the past few days, but with the warm weather outside and the last few days without work, I just couldn't bring myself to come inside and blog.  So here I am.  And here is what I wore last Thursday.  We had a little bar-b-que birthday dinner for one of my mom's friends, and then I ditched the purse/heels/lipstick for some sandals and headed downtown for Sundown in the City, a free summer concert series in Knoxville.  Even though there's usually good bands, I never really go for the music.  To me, the best part is the ice cream and people watching (They estimate that 10-15k people come on good weather nights!)

Alright, back out to the sun!  

I have blogs already written for the next few days though, yay for being productive :)

Back to the Sunny Side

{Skirt: H&M, $17}

{Lace Top: Charlotte Russe, $7}

{Belt: Aeropostale, about 6 years ago...}

{Tights: Mom's from high school}

{Boots: thrifted, $4}

{Necklace: Puerto Rico, $20}

I apologize for my little rant yesterday- but hey, everybody has their days... to combat my bad days lately, here are some really great things that happened today:

• I didn't rip these tights- well, I didn't rip them further. There are two neat little holes on the knees (I wore them backwards today) and they haven't run at alllll. Crazy.
• I'm only 2 classes away from a Spanish minor- and I wasn't even trying.
• I was gifted a gigantic jar of nutella Sunday night- which has since become my favorite thing ever.
• There was a (lacrosse?) game going on right out side the window of my corporate finance class this afternoon- and they played 90s music for a large chunk of class. oh yessss.
• Best friend from Canada told me she was sending me a package! Because she moved in the 8th grade- we've only seen each other 3 or 4 times since then. But seriously, I know I can always always always count on her. Now that's something awesome.

Well that's all for today. I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the week!

A Case of the Mondays

{Top: Vintage Thrifted, $2}

{Jeans: Old Navy, $4}

{Flats: Target, $12}

{Necklace: Forever 21, gift}

{Sweater: Old Navy, $9}

I know most people consider it casual FRIDAY, but for me it's always casual Monday. Maybe it's the fact that I get in the short habit of sleeping in and just can't adjust, or maybe I just enjoy dressing up Friday because I'm so excited for the weekend. I'm honestly not sure, I just know that Friday I will almost always have a cute outfit- but the most you're getting out of me on a Monday is some nice jeans.

Nothing wrong with some nice jeans every once and awhile though- especially when paired with a cute vintage leopard top and the comfiest sweater ever. I jokingly called it my sweater snuggie because I just love it so much. Since I snatched it off the clearance rack last week I pretty much haven't been able to take it off.

So here's to the Mondays- which I had ON Monday, but didn't post until now... Happy Hump day!

My Mom's Scarf

What

Top: Old Navy, $6

Shorts: Old Navy, $4

Scarf (worn as belt): Vintage

Ring: Charlotte Russe, $4

Bracelets: Rue 21, $5 and Old Navy, $3

Earrings: Puerto Rican Jewelry Store, $12

Sandals: Payless, $3

Why

I really wanted to try out the turban look, but just as I was getting ready to walk out the door, I changed my scarf into a belt. Maybe one of these days.... what are your opinions on headscarves and/or turbans (I'm thinking about the type that SJP wore in SATC2)?

Trendy Tuesday: Tie Dye

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Tie Dye is definitely a big trend for the upcoming warmer months, and what could be more fitting? With it's bold colors and prints of every shape and size, this print is perfect for cool sundresses and fun summer accessories. Just be careful with how you wear it- the goal is to look like a fun and trendy adult, not a kid who just came home from camp.

Tips on Wearing Tie Dye

1. Since tie dye is a very "out there" trend, keep it the focus of your outfit and keep accessories and shoes coordinating but minimal
2. Have fun with colors- but keep it mature. Limiting your print to a few colors instead of the entire spectrum can mean a big difference.
3. To avoid looking like a hippie pair this trend with modern silhouettes and skimp on the bohemian accessories.

How I Wore it

Skirt: Target, $15

Top: Old Navy, $4

Necklace: Gift

Belt: Vintage from my mom

I styled my look around this amazing skirt. It was just $15 at Target, and I'm crazy about the cool color palette of blues and purples. I added this low cut back top from Old Navy, a vintage belt to camouflage the skirt's elastic waist band (I couldn't help myself, the skirt is SO comfortable) and this long silver leaf necklace to pull it all together. I know this trend not be for everyone, but personally, I can't wait for more.

Other Ways to Wear Tie Dye

Trendy Tuesday: Tie-Dye by TheClosetFiles featuring Lucky Brand tops

I love the cool look of tie-dye jeans. Although personally I haven't been brave enough to try them (I'm working on it) I definitely think they look best when worn skinny (unless you want to look like a hippie) with simple tops and fun accessories.

Want to Try Tie Dye in Small Doses?

If you love the look of this trend, but are a little bit wary of going all out, why not work with accessories? Trendy accessories are a great way to add some spice to your current look without breaking the bank.

Scarf

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I LOVE scarves. Whenever I'm having an "off" day, I just throw on a coordinating scarf to look put together- and what a better addition to your spring wardrobe? Light summer scarves are a great way to layer up without adding bulk and heat.

Bag

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Big bags are great to have during the summer season. Just think about all the beach towels, hats, sunscreen, flip flops, money, etc you'll need to carry around. I love this tote because it brings the tie-dye print together with this subdued color palette, making it perfect for a hot summer day!

Here Comes Summer

What

Skirt: Old Navy

Top: Old Navy

Cardigan: Old Navy

Flats: Old Navy

Belt: Vintage

Headband: Forever 21

Where

Classes and a Barbecue (goodness I love free food events on campus)

Why

I promise I didn't mean to wear head to toe Old Navy, but I guess that's what I end up with after taking advantage of some seriously awesome employee discounts for the past 2 years. This morning when I checked the weather (It was 40 F) I told myself for some crazy reason that this skirt and cardigan would keep me warm enough. Of course it didn't and I ended up wrapping my legs in a hoodie during class, but the 65 high today made it all work out in the end. This outfit/weather/summeritis makes me SO ready for summer.