wild wednesday

hat: old navy

fur stole: h&m

ostrich feather tank: ann taylor

striped cardigan: target

leather vest: target

button-down: target

shoes: keds

necklaces: the limited, vintage

hide bag: the fur company (gifted)

Feathers, fur, hats, jewels, glitter, cow print, oh my! Lots of layering but with an effortless appeal. We like it.

marie claire south africa

fgr

1960s bombshell meets beachy sun goddess. Loving the va va voom hair, sunkissed skin, pink matte lips and nails, shiny accessories and doe-eyed makeup

your royal highness

We found these silky, bedtime inspired shirts recently at Gap. They're like fancy pajamas. 

I wonder if Will and Kate wear matching pjs? Or if Will could pull off a blonde mullet?

cheers to 10

blouse: missoni for target

pants: gap

belt: betsy johnson

suede boots: nine west

I found this psychedelic piece of Missoni magic the other day hidden in the clearance section at Target. It happened to be an online return to the store, but is now mine for 10 whole dollars. Cheers to that! The Austin Powers on a tropical vacation pattern is lively and vibrant, and I plan on wearing it year round.

Speaking of Target, I cannot wait for Jason Wu's line coming in February.. Woo!

treat with love and passion wear with style and fashion i am your very own bowtie no other like me has ever been seen in my house of papillon style is the new caffeine

bowtie: house of papillon

sequin scoop back t-shirt: pacsun

cropped pants: the limited

shoes: bcbg

lipstick: revlon colorburst in fuchsia

odds, ends and inspirations



An attempt at showing what's been on my brain lately::

1.  I've decided I want an old school Polaroid camera for Christmas..

2.  After seeing that advertisement for RVCA a few weeks ago, I want my pink hair back. Ordering the Color Bug by Kevin Murphy=high priority on my list of things to do..

3.  I'm considering actually getting a hairstyle.. maybe something like the second blonde in the first picture with the bangin' bangs..? I feel my hair has no rhyme or reason lately..

4.  I still have yet to wear my silky Missoni for Target shorts..

5.  That glittery silver ribbon is quite possibly going to be turned into a festive head accessory..
6.  In love with this soft leather moto jacket I just got. Paired it with a sheer Rodarte for Target blouse for a dash of juxtaposition..
7.  And what's really been on my mind are all these bowties from House of Papillon. I've become obsessed and have found myself browsing the website an unhealthy amount of times for one day. I want to wear one for Christmas but can't decide if it's worth buying to wear only once..!

keep calm and carry on

jacket: vintage chico's

blouse: old navy

pants: tj maxx

belt: tj maxx

fur headband: vintage

loafers: rachel antonoff by bass

hide bag: diane gail

In love with this bag I got for my birthday a month ago. I found a cross-body version last year at tj maxx that I so desperately wanted. I decided to do the whole, sleep on it and if I can't get it off my mind, then go back and get it. I did that and not only had a sleepless night, but the bag was gone, too. Not this time around, though! I think I like the shoulder bag style better, as well so.. win for me!

Made my feet happy again with this lovely pair of loafers I found at the urban outfitters outlet in Chicago.. also where I got my jeffrey campbell's in my last post. They were only $10! Originally about $130. 

a person. a place. a thing. a state of mind.

dress: h&m

shoes: jeffrey campbell

fur circle scarf: ann taylor

These are my business in the front, party in the back boots. They slightly lack function (geographically speaking..Wisconsin winter on its way.. yikes!) because they're basically backless, but that's what makes them so appealing to me. Also very appealing was their price; over $200 originally, and I got them for $15! The Urban outlet in Chicago. Best. Place. Ever. I'm wearing them here with fur-cuffed socks that are a nice ankle boot accessory. I plan on wearing them with wool tube socks similar to these (I like the athletic orange or salsa) scrunched down with tucked or cuffed jeans. Or maybe a wild and fun patterned pair? With tights? I've got a lot of playing to do.

Also, shout-out to my sister Bri for finding this great scarf. I love its hugeness and blonded fur. You're really good, Bri ;)

halloween weekend

Had such a fun Halloween weekend. I went as a voodoo twin with my sister, and my friend Nicole was a corspe bride with freakishly real looking wound tattoos. I got the idea for the voodoo twins from these creepy little dolls that I got a few weeks ago at Pier 1. They tagged along the entire night daggling from our wrists; They tied the costume together quite well, and it's always fun to make the inspiration part of the outfit. 

Nicole took us to a fabulous sale at The Haute Spot where she works. I got a pair of Rock & Republics for only $35! Plus a few other great pieces from an Urban outlet. 

Posts of my finds to come!

missoni me

blazer: express

jeans: h&m

clutch: missoni for target

white blouse: old navy

leopard blouse: forever 21

boots: vintage

spider ring: target

My little piece of Target Missoni madness is this awesome laptop bag I decided to use as an oversized clutch instead. The line was great with the signature Missoni patterns, but there was nothing I felt I absolutely had to have. I spotted this about a month ago and knew it was for me!

The spider ring is fabulous and gaudy, and I plan on wearing it not just for Halloween but all the time. 

The little red leather dingo boots are from my favorite vintage store on campus that I visit religiously. I love their elfy shape. I bought a few other pieces I'll be posting soon!