Cookout-fit

This is what I finally ended up wearing to my class cookout! And I must say, it was a pretty awesome shindig. Those people that you think you get along with in classes that you take--trust me, you get along with them. And you should hang out with them. Because they're great people. And I should have gotten pictures of everybody! But it was dark. And there will be a part two!!
I was also pleased that bringing veggie burgers to a barbecue isn't a faux-pas...teehee

Dress: Pitaya

Cardigan and sunnies: Urban Outfitters

Flats: vintage, via Etsy

Oh, and because James keeps making fun of me and feeling left out on the whole fashion blog thing, here's Britain's next top model himself, my ridiculous boyfriend! He even went to the cookout with me after complaining about how he wouldn't know anyone and had a good time. What a darling.

Models don't wear NEARLY as many Marilyn Manson T-shirts, Jamie. Hate to break it to you...

The ol' writing class and I might even through a shed party! You'll have to know the password to get in. Because we're creative like that. 

So moral of the story: make new friends. Hang out with new people. You've got all this time...what else is the summer for? 

Dress Dilemmas!

Thought that my roommate Sam and I were going to take a nice bike ride today...but then my bike ended up being WAY broken. Rusty bike chains = ruined mornings. However! While we were out and about I got a cute new sundress and a bow necklace that I shall be wearing soon, so not a total loss at all, even if we did get lazy and go by car. 

Here was my comfy, picnic blanket-esque look that I was prepared to bike in today:

Sunnies: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: My mom made it out of seashells in the 60's!

Dress: Charlotte Russe

Flats: Modcloth!

The problem is, while I was finding too many things that fit me, and was depressed with choices because afford all the dresses I wanted today, my awesome roommate Sam couldn't find a single one that fit her! Are any of you out there bustier girls that have managed to find a sundress that's built for someone like Sam who actually has curves up top? When did being flat become convenient??

Sam would totally appreciate it if you let her in on your curvy dress secrets!

I hope you've had better shopping luck than we had!

Blue Skies Smiling at Me

          It isn't raining and that is a small wonder at the moment! I've made up another outfit that I could possibly wear to my creative writing cookout on Tuesday, but I think yesterday's might be better for the weather. It's getting pretty hot, so I might have to lose the tights/socks altogether eventually. :-(
          The only place I wore this to today was my summer monologue workshop group (aka out of work theatre students hanging out), because for most of the day I've actually been wearing sweats and working out. But this time people got to see the outfit I created for a couple of hours.

Blouse: TJ Maxx

Dress & belt: Urban Outfitters

Tights: street vendor in London

Shoes: Modcloth!

I don't have any plans for tomorrow at all. And sometimes that makes me hate summer. But it's also a LITTLE liberating not to be going to a ton of rehearsals and classes. Are you feeling free or bored now that summer's here? 

Sweet Summer May Flowers

Excellent. Weather is getting a LITTLE better and now I actually have plans to do fun outdoor things. The problem was: what to wear! I don't have my creative writing class cookout until Tuesday, but I wanted to try and put together outfits before then to see what was the best I could come up with. I think I might have already found it, though. This just might sum up summer me!

Dress (That's right, it's all one fabulous piece): The Frassy Dress from Modcloth!

Necklace: from Whiteowl on Etsy.com

Socks: Target

T-Strap flats: Urban Outfitters

And, because my boyfriend loves to really help out and take flattering photos of me so often, classic me:

Yep. This is what I'll look like all summer. Sigh.

I hope your day has been as colorful and relaxing as mine has! And I'm going to experiment with another outfit tomorrow!

I Match The Weather

It's been too rainy to do anything summery! I got a ride somewhere last night, and I've been going to yoga or to the gym during the day, but I can't do ANYTHING outside for more than about five minutes without it raining!

So here's my rainy, rainy outfit. I'll probably wear it out to a house party this evening for someone my boyfriend knows. Sigh. Rain, rain, go away!

cardigan: urban outfitters

dress: charlotte russe

raindrop necklace: gift from a friend

shoes: Modcloth

And here's my boyfriend James in his silly "dressing gown" (cause apparently that's what British people call bathrobes) joining in on the rain-colored fashion for the day. hehe. Look at him pose!  :-)

Dressing Like a Grownup!

Since turning twenty-one in January, there have been a lot more places in town where my social life can go. However, it's hard to keep on top of the nightlife's fashion trends when it seems as if their atmosphere only provides for the style of "slutty chic." (so says my roomie, Alana) My usual sundresses and flats weren't cutting it, and were getting a few of the wrong kind of stares from the regular out-and-abouters, so I've been wondering how to keep my personal style, but also fit in when I go out!

I think I've done it. My friend Chelsea's twenty-first birthday was last night, and I think I fit in nicely at the bar.

Cardigan, Blouse and Purse: new from Urban Outfitters

Jeans: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: Thrifted

I almost never wear jeans out, so this was kind of difficult. I hope I pulled it off...

Wrapped up in Flowers

Went to another job interview today for a clothing store! (which would be great...) And wore this dress under my green blazer. When I got home I discovered the weather was perfect, though, so I decided to re-accessorize and get even more summery!

I look a little ridiculous in this last one, but I also look incredibly happy that it's summer instead of the usual unemployed glares streaming from my bored blues.

Dress: Macy's

Scarf: Delias

Belt: Wet Seal

Shoes: Vintage, via Etsy

And! I went shopping today. I haven't been able to do that in a LONG time. So...here are the five pieces I got from my visit to urbanoutfitters' website while I took advantage of their MASSIVE sale!

So I've gotten myself two new cardigans, a fancy new top, a belt and a purse. These should be good new purchases...now I just have to make sure I get a job so they're funded!