Shoulder Pads

I purchased my first sweater with shoulder pads yesterday... I need to replace them because they're too small, the sleeve keeps slipping under the pad & making me look deformed, but otherwise I LOVE the look. This sweater has a little bit of a military feel with the gold buttons and the shape around the bottom, but I really like that it's a cardigan and not a jacket. You can't really see, but under the gold buttons there's black lace. I'm really happy with it!

Military Cardigan: Forever 21

Tank: American Eagle

Black Jeans: Express

Boots: Steven, Steve Madden

Casual Thursday

I've been having a lot of insomnia, so today I woke up late & had to throw on something fast to get to a class and a bunch of meetings! I need to look somewhat professional, because my last meeting of the day was a review of my thesis outline with my advisor. I picked this silk blouse because I love the big floppy collar, and the cardigan is one of my favorites!

I picked up this little red flower at Trader Joe's the other day - I can't get another cat (since Winnie's staying with my parents) but I wanted something alive and colorful in my apartment...

Cardigan: American Eagle

Silk Blouse: Anthropologie

Jeans: Mika (purchased in Italy)

Earrings: Handmade (purchased at Summerfair)

Flower: Primrose, Trader Joe's

Fall? Summer? Who Knows...

So today LOOKED like fall, but it definitely FELT like summer. It was cold when I left this morning, but I knew it was going to heat up, so I threw on some sheer tights under this dress. The thing I like most about this dress is that it's so swingy and has the great detail on the chest/neckline

A nice sequined cranberry cardigan and my standby yellow cotton scarf helped keep away the morning chill...

sequin detail on cardigan, edging detail on dress...

Dress: BCBG

Cardigan: American Eagle

Tights: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: H&M

Scarf: Street stand, Florence, Italy

Necklace: DIY (from purse chains)

Vetements du Jour: Grandparent Brunch

Today's outfit is pretty casual - my Grandparents came over for brunch, and my mom went all out (I probably should have taken pictures of the setup, but it slipped my mind...) My mom got out her good china and made mimosas... so delicious.

The picture's a little dark because of the lighting, but you get the idea. These are my absolute FAVORITE pants (yes, pants - not leggings!) They're a few years old and are starting to fade & get holes, which I am patching up religiously. I want these to last as long as possible. They're the only pants I've ever found like this - mostly spandex but with about 25% denim, they button & zip like jeans and have back pockets and fake front pockets, but they fit like leggings. Amazing. Pretty soon I'm going to get some RIT and see if I can re-dye them their original black...

Sweater Detail - purchased at Anthropologie a few years ago, I never really wore it much until I lived in Italy last summer. It's the perfect thing to pair with summer dresses, especially at night when it gets a little chilly. Plus I can't get enough of the appliqued flowers...

No wardrobe is complete without a pair of red pumps... Bonus points if they're peep-toe & patent leather...

A new twist on chandelier earrings. These reminded me of Monet's waterlilies, plus they're handmade by a local artist. I can't beat that.

Sephora OPI nail polish: Mermaid to Order & Curry Up Don't Be Late

Cardigan: Anthropologie

Pants: Express

Shoes: Steve Madden

Tunic Shirt: Forever 21

Earrings: purchased at Kismet, made by Julz