Closet Diary 2.14.12

 In honor of Valentine's Day, I put together a subtle pink and red outfit. I don't usually go all out in dressing for holidays, but this was both cute and comfortable for a long day of classes and essay writing. Plus I'm a huge fan of pairing stripes and florals together. They're so effortless to style and yet they make such a fun statement.

Unfortunately, with my boyfriend and I living a couple hours away from each other, we won't get to celebrate Valentine's Day together today. However, we saw each other over the weekend and had a special date night complete with a walk in the park, a fancy dinner, and presents. He gave me the sweetest necklace (which my scarf is covering in the photos) and I put together a "10 Things I Love About You" package for him. It was so fun to celebrate our first Valentine's Day together! The celebrating isn't over yet though. We're planning on seeing The Vow this weekend and I'm so excited!

I also had fun trying out a little nail art with a pretty Valentine's Day at-home manicure. I layered a metallic magenta polish over a glossy hot pink polish and hand-painted a heart on my ring finger. Even though it's not very visible, I still love the way it turned out!

• Dress, scarf: Nordstrom
• Tights: H&M
• Boots: Kohls
• Nails: Pretty in Pink by CQ, The Show Must Go On! by OPI

Seem a little different?

I've been wanting to change up my blog for a while now and I finally took the first step in doing that. It's not exactly the way I want it yet, but getting a little much-needed face lift has made me much more excited about blogging. I've been in a slump for a while now, but I'm hoping this will help kick me into gear!

Closet Diary 12.1.11

Technically December, but it still feels like fall and these earthy green and carmel tones just seem perfect right now. Plus I'm loving the layered ruffles in my top, skirt, and even my cardigan. Speaking of which, I just can't get enough of this cardigan lately! It's the perfect color to go with my favorite boots and it just seems to work with everything in my closet. I love pieces like that! I've also recently worn it here and here.

• Cardigan, skirt: Modcloth
• Lace top: Nordstrom BP.
• Belt: Michael Kors
• Tights: Hue
• Boots: Kohl's

Closet Diary 11.24.11

I loved playing with color and texture in this Thanksgiving dinner outfit. The floral skirt, magenta cardigan, lace top, and green woven belt are a bit of an eclectic mix, but I thought it came together nicely. Unfortunately, I didn't think about the fact that I was wearing a fairly tight, restrictive belt to Thanksgiving dinner until it was too late...

• Cardigan: Love Culture
• Top, skirt: Nordstrom BP.
• Belt: Target
• Tights: Hue
• Boots: Kohl's

Closet Diary 11.22.11

This is another outfit I wore while I was home for Thanksgiving. I love the pattern on this dress and I think navy and carmel make the perfect fall color combo. 

• Cardigan: Modcloth
• Dress: F21
• Tights: Hue
• Boots: Kohl's
• Belt: Michael Kors

Closet Diary 11.18.11

Sometimes an outfit just feels very "me." This was definitely one of those outfits. I love how the vibrant floral top and white lace skirt pop against all the warm browns. And, although, I tend to tuck all my tops into my skirts, I love how this blouse looks belted and untucked. This is one of my favorite looks this fall.

• Cardigan: Modcloth
• Blouse: Tucker for Target
• Belt: F21
• Skirt: Target
• Tights: Hue
• Boots: Kohl's

2011 Holiday Wishlist

2011 Holiday Wishlist

Just like I told my mom, for Christmas this year, I want warm!

That means:

- boots to keep my feet dry while walking to class

- cozy cardigans to layer under my coats

- fingerless gloves (and a matching hat)

- cute scarves

- an adorable floral printed raincoat

- a stylish messenger bag big enough to carry my laptop and all my books

- plus anything lace or floral!

As far as gadgets go, I'm hoping for a wireless remote for my Canon Rebel to make taking outfit pictures easier and a tiny iPod Nano, perfect for taking to the Rec Center or on runs!