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A few snapshots of my outfits lately...

 

Fierce

Before getting my haircut, I decided to fashion a bit of a mohawk with the last of my length. My hair grows faster than you can imagine. You'd think with that fact, I'd let it go and take advantage of the ability to gain length quickly. However, with short hair, my bf (who is hair growth challenged) thinks that I am mocking him less. I just think short hair is fierce, so I guess it's a win-win. 

Zara blazer, H&M blouse, XXI trousers, Stella & Dot necklace, Rock & Republic skull earrings, Nine West booties

Varsity Reds

Surprisingly, I was never a football player, but I did have many friends who were during high school (including my now bf). When "Varsity Blues" came out in 1999, my hometown felt a great deal like West Canaan, TX. No, we didn't have Jon Voight as varsity's head coach, our teachers didn't moonlight as strippers, and no one named Billy Bob drove around with a potbelly pig; however, the team did do whatever they wanted (with little consequence) and Friday's in the fall were always spent at McCracken Field, whether you had any connection to a player. I feel like this type of outfit, in our school colors of black & orange, certainly fits the bill for attending a home game. Well, maybe flats instead of stilettos...you know how dangerous traversing that stadium seating can be!

Princess Vera cardigan, XXI peplum tee and plaid shirt, Gap boyfriend jeans, J.Crew belt & purse, Sam Edelman pumps, BCBG sunnies

Cherry Garcia

When it comes to cool treats, I have a few favorites that I don't stray far from: vanilla soft serve with sprinkles, pistachio gelato, and Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia frozen yogurt. I have a strong aversion to melted ice cream, so unless it's frozen almost solid, texture is necessary. These options have the chunky additions of sprinkles, nuts, cherries & chocolate chunks help to make it feel less...soft, smooth, and liquidy. While most recently I've had more of the pistachio variety, I can remember many a night spent studying physics during my junior year of high school indulging in a pint of Cherry Garcia. I should do that again soon...without the physics. 

American Apparel tee, NY & Co skirt, Jessica Simpson heels, Charming Charlie purse & bracelets, Target necklace

Bejeweled

In college, it was Snood, now it's Bejeweled. Who's with me?

American Apparel blouse & skirt, vintage scarf, Aldo heels, J.Crew purse, Charming Charlie bracelets & earrings, Target belt

Heart on My Chest

The phrase, "wear your heart on your sleeve," is not quite obvious enough for my emotional transparency. Not to say that I am emotionally labile or out of control of my emotions; it's quite the contrary. I spend a great deal of time being introspective and becoming aware of my feelings, so they become easier and easier to discuss. Whether they're good, bad or ugly, and whether you've known me for 20 years or 20 minutes, you'll likely hear about 'em. What can I say? I wear my heart on my chest.

Old Navy blouse & sweater, Madewell shorts, bp flats, J.Crew purse, Stella & Dot necklace, Target rings

Drop It Like It's Hot

Although I've said over and over that your waist is a few inches above your belly button, there is a time for a drop waist...and nearly everything. Except for a rapper changing his name after 20 years. Snoop Lion? You'll always be Snoop Dog to us. 

Loft dress, Allen B. jacket, Nine West shoes, J.Crew purse, Stella & Dot necklaces

Mixed Metal

For a while, I was a firm believer in that fact that silver & gold should never be worn together. This is probably why I had a tough time imagining getting married - if I had a platinum ring, how would I wear gold jewelry? Thankfully, I've accepted the idea of mixing my metals, much like I got over my aversion for pairing black & brown (as seen here, here, and here). Therefore, think of your bangles, charms, or rings for their texture, shape, or size, rather than their metal. When you start to see your accessories as rocker, hippie, geometric, or girlie rather than viewing them as gold, silver, gunmetal, brass, or rose gold, your options are limitless!

Lumiere jacket, H&M tank, XXI trousers, Nine West sandals, Stella & Dot necklace, Kohl's earrings, Foster & Grant sunglasses, Charming Charlie, Stella & Dot, vintage, and Etsy bracelets

Laced Up

To continue my journey through my favorite shoes for this time of year, (see wedge high tops here, flat ankle boots here, and ankle strap heels here), I give you the oxford! With my own interpretation to make 'em Jenny friendly and colorful, of course.

Worthington jacket, Timing blouse, XXI skirt, Old Navy oxfords, shoelaceexpress.com neon laces, Francesca's triangle necklace, bracelets from Charming Charlie, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads, Pandora, and Etsy

Déjà vu

I feel like I've worn this outfit before. I looked through my archives and didn't find it, but maybe it's in a post I forgot to label. This shirt and these pants are such a natural fit that it feels like I must have worn them together before. I added the leopard print hat for a touch of quirkiness, and also because I start to get uncomfortable when my outfits match too much.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: these pants were some of the best $60 I've ever spent. They're a beautiful color, a beautiful fit, and way more comfortable than any of my jeans. They're definitely a pair of pants that I will wear until they fall apart.

[Side note: Today I'm doing a guest post over at Danica's blog goodheart! She's doing a week of guest posts celebrating her first anniversary of living in Portland, and I did a post about the beautiful Rose Garden - check it out here!]

Floral shirt: Georgia tee from StyleMint

Red corduroy pants: Anthropologie

Faux leather jacket: Forever 21, from Jen Loves Kev's closet sale

Black purse: thrifted from Salvation Army

Leopard print hat: Albertus Swanepoel for Target

Spider necklace: Bauble Bar

Brown belt: thrifted

Bracelet: In Pink

Leopard and neon

These pants are one of my favorite clothing items. They're a little too big in the legs - I'd rather they were more tapered - but I don't mind that so much because the pattern is fun. And when worn with flats instead of heels they make me look a bit stumpy - but again, I don't mind too much. This was a casual outfit worn last week for some last-minute shopping before our vacation - Josh got new shoes, and I got a straw hat with a gigantic brim. (I hate wearing sunscreen on my face, so I needed something to shade it.)

(Oh, and in case you're wondering why there are photos from two different locations, it's because I whacked my forehead on a lamppost right before we took photos at my parents' house, and I had a big red mark on my forehead in all the full-length shots. So we re-took those on the roof when we got home.)

Orange shirt: Target

Camel colored blazer: Forever 21

Leopard print pants: thrifted from Salvation Army

Brown sandals: Nordstrom Rack

Brown purse: thrifted

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

Spider necklace: Bauble Bar

Bracelet: In Pink