Classic Update

 I have few clothes that I wear year after year. One of them is my navy blue J. Crew 'Jackie' cardigan that I bought six years ago in my freshman year of high school. Now that I think about it, six years is a long time! Cardigans are very versatile and never go out of style. Back in high school, I would wear it with a tank top and blue jeans, which when looking back sounds utterly boring and uninspired. More recently, I started to play around with different ways to style my cardigans. Here is how you can style your favorite cardigan in a fun and inventive way.  

I used to think that buttoning my shirt or cardigan all the way up was nerdy. But now, I think that doing so looks sophisticated if paired with the right bottoms and accessories. In this case, buttoning my cardigan all the way up allows me to add some necklaces that complement my cardigan. And when the cardigan is tucked into a vibrant mini skirt, the combination transforms a potentially boring outfit into a playful one. And lastly, the riding boots give the outfit a little prep. This is totally something I would wear to class.

Thanks for reading!

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Top: J. Crew
Bottom: Lilly Pulitzer 'Tate' Skirt (sold out)
Shoes: Frye
Handbag: Longchamp (previously seen here)
Accessories: BaubleBar necklace (sold out), BaubleBar necklace

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Summer Thoughts

Although it is technically fall, my mind still thinks it is summer because school has not begun for me yet. But now with all of a weekend separating the glory days of summer from my massive junior-year workload, I have to say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year. 

One designer that I always associate with summer is Lilly Pulitzer. Her designs are whimsical and full of color. And this romper by her reminds me of days by the lake and nights around the fire eating blacker-than-black marshmallows. 

I have not been able to find a reasonably-priced romper that fit me well until this one. Because I am short, most of the ones that I tried on in the past made my thighs look twice their actual size. And a piece of advice to those considering buying a romper: stay away from polyester. You will most likely look like an oompa loompa.  

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend! I am currently driving up my car to Pasadena, so I hope to be rested before classes start on Monday. And speaking of Monday... be on the lookout for another post.

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Romper: Lilly Pulitzer 

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Accessories: BaubleBar necklace (sold out), BaubleBar bracelet, Emporio Armani sunglasses

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One Slit, Two Slit

Happy Wednesday!

I absolutely adore maxi dresses. But what has intrigued me for quite some time now is the concept of not a single-slit maxi dress, but a double-slit maxi dress. Unlike a traditional maxi dress, a double-slit maxi adds a dramatic touch to a classic piece. The dramatic flair is most apparent in the wind when the middle panel of the skirt flows back between the legs, thereby exposing them and showing them off. I am such a huge fan of this style that I, in addition to this dress, added a double-slit maxi skirt to my closet.   

The bold print of the dress requires little accessorizing, so I decided to go with a pair of cuffs. In general, I like to keep my accessories to a minimum because I prefer to let my clothes speak for themselves. And because I'm a college student with only so much in my bank account. 

Thanks for reading guys! Check back on Friday for a new post.

OUTFIT

Dress: Blu Moon

Shoes: Zara

Accessories: BaubleBar bracelet

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Pretty in Pink (Part 2)

Hi everyone!

I cannot believe that this is my first post in over three months. I hope that you guys have had a great summer filled with happiness and relaxation. This past summer for me has been fun, busy, and productive. To sum it up, I spent 10 weeks in Washington D.C., 3 weeks at home in St. Louis, one week in Kalispell (which is in Montana), and 3 days in New York City. Unfortunately, I did not have my Canon Rebel T3i DSLR camera with me to document my many business outfits while interning in D.C. But now that Summer has become Fall, I have finally found some down time to continue my blog. I hope that you guys enjoy reading my posts as much as I enjoy putting them together. Enjoy!

Because I essentially wore conservative dresses, blouses, and pencil skirts all summer long, I was more than ready to shed the "government look" once I came home. I am still as into pink as ever, and this striped number seemed like a great way to transition from my last blog post to this one. The horizontal stripes are body thinning and the ruching of the skirt hugs the body in an easy-to-wear and figure-flattering way. I know that most of you are thinking that I have it all backwards- that vertical, not horizontal, stripes are supposed to make you look skinnier. But I have always found that vertical stripes make me and other people look fatter (and there is science to prove it!). 

To add more shades of pink to my outfit, I paired my dress with coral nails, blush pumps, and a maroon wallet. This might seem a little too matchy-matchy, but I love to build my outfits every once and a while around a single color. And to give such an outfit depth, I mix and match different shades, textures, and patterns. 

These cute little guys are Cory (the dog) and Samuel (the brother). I loved how Sam and I happened to match today with our stripes! Though the last thing he needs is to look thinner.

Thanks for reading guys! Next post will be up Wednesday. 

OUTFIT

Dress: Splendid

Shoes: Kate Spade 

Wallet: Dooney and Bourke (vintage)

Accessories: BaubleBar necklace, BaubleBar bracelet, Fendi sunglasses

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