Daisy Eyelet Skirt

American Rag stripe knit blazer (Macy's) // Vintage shirt and stripe bow // Daisy eyelet skirt c/o Sugarlips // TBA shoes

I just got this blazer recently, and I can't stop wearing it because it goes with everything! Now I can't wait to find a horizontal stripe shirt since stripes are so versatile. I've also been obsessed over this skirt from Sugarlips. The daisy detailing is perfect for spring, and I love the skater shape. Plus, I've been needing a new white skirt for so long now. In other news, I just had my birthday recently (yay!), but I spent most of it working on an essay (boo). But I now get to eat red velvet cake to for breakfast, so yay again!

xoxo, Elly

Floral Sneaker Wedges

Thrifted mint corduroy blazer (Goodwill) // J Crew tee shirt // Forever 21 emerald button down corduroy skirt // Go Jane floral sneaker wedges (similar here)

I finally got sneaker wedges about a month ago! It's kind of a love hate thing as I know both people who love sneaker wedges and people who can't stand them. I personally really like them, especially since I've been looking for a comfy casual shoe that still stands out for a long time now. And the floral was just perfect for spring, so I couldn't resist! I also like pairing different shades of green together, like with the mint and emerald here. The fact that they were both corduroy was totally coincidental, but the fabric thickness was perfect for the weather since it was still a little chilly outside. And like in the previous post, this blazer is also from Goodwill. I just realized that a majority of my outerwear comes from there. But there aren't any other other close by thrift stores, and it's so cheap, so it makes sense when I think about it. Haha, now I have an urge to go thrifting! Tell me all about your favorite thrift places or some of the best steals that you've gotten! :)

xoxo, Elly

Valentine's Red

Thrifted Jones New York blazer // Romwe dot top thanks to Ocrun // Vintage skirt // Forever 21 nude patent pumps

I got this blazer at Goodwill a while back. It's 100% silk, so it's really soft and comfy. I also really like this shade of red since it's not too red, and it kind of has this nice coral tone to it. Also, I finally got a pair of nude patent pumps, and they do wonders for lengthening the legs. And I didn't notice until after we started taking the pictures, but this outfit is really great for Valentine's Day! (I just couldn't resist taking a heart picture after I realized that.) Does anyone have any special plans? :) Haha, SAT scores come out on Valentine's, so I'll probably spend my day stressing over that!

xoxo, Elly

Fringe

Karen Kane open knit sweater (Macy's) // Lace and fringe dress c/o Sugarlips // H&M t-strap heels

We've just started The Great Gatsby in literature recently, so I decided to channel some of my inner '20s with this fringe dress! I really love the fashion of the 1920s with all the flapper dresses and such. This dress is lots of fun with the fringe, which adds great movement. I also love how it's in a creamy white color because it really reminds me of Uli's dresses from Project Runway All Stars. Do you watch Project Runway? I'm a huge fan, so definitely tell me all about your favorite designers and looks! On a side note,  this dress also works great as a layering piece when worn as a top under a sweater or shirt. I found this out unintentionally while changing. I was putting on a pair of pants and hadn't yet taken off the dress or sweater. The dress became partially tucked into the pants, and it didn't look too bad when I checked in the mirror. So I tucked the dress in so that only the fringe peeped out under the sweater, and I actually really liked the look! Just an idea if you have a similar fringe dress. :) This might be hard to imagine so I might do an outfit post eventually to better show what I mean.

xoxo, Elly

Lamé Skirt

Forever 21 moto jacket, lamé skirt // AEO crop tee // Romwe necklace thanks to Ocrun // Wild Rose clear cap toe shoes from Ebay

Of course, the black leather jacket is an essential in every wardrobe, but I also really love the white leather jacket. It has the same versatile shape and is great for making light colored outfits more suitable for winter. A couple weeks ago, I had on an outfit that just screamed spring with a light pink chiffon tank and light blue floral pants. But after I threw on this jacket and some cold weather accessories, I looked ready for winter! Well, that and my definition of winter is sunny with a high of no lower than 50 degrees. Good ol' California. :) I'm worried that I won't be able to handle the cold if I move somewhere cold for college. But then again I could always use that as a reason to get more coats!

xoxo, Elly

Stripes and Floral Accents

Thrifted J Crew cardigan // Old Navy sweater // Elementz stripe shirt // AEO tie dye jeans (from giveaway) // ALDO 'Rinks' floral wedges

I didn't realize how much I needed a vertical stripe shirt until I got one. It goes with everything, and now I don't know how I ever lived without one! Next step: looking for a new vertical stripe skirt. I think stripes might just be my new favorite print of the moment! Also, I've been wanting a pair of bright, printed wedges since way last spring. Specifically, I really loved these wedges and the Steve Madden 'Winonna' wedge. Of course I couldn't resist when these went on sale last fall, but never got a chance to post with them until now. In other news, today was my first day back at school, and unfortunately the homework is piling on already. Looks like I better get started on that AP US history. :(

xoxo, Elly

Neon Cats

Forever 21 neon cat pullover, collar shirt // Ve Vinice sequin skirt (gifted from aunt) // Kimchi Blue cap toe wedges (UO)

I've been wanting to post with this skirt since I got it during the summer. But holidays flew by too quickly, and I never got a chance to make an outfit with it. I was originally going to do something more dressy like pairing it with a blazer for a holiday look, but since holidays are over, I decided to tone down the skirt with a super casual cat print pullover. I've been obsessed with everything cat printed and was super excited to find this pullover a  little over a month ago. It's really comfy and easy to wear, so I find myself wearing it all the time!

PS: I'm thinking of updating the blog layout a little for the new year, so just a heads up that things might look a little weird for a while. And I'm a bit stumped as for what to do for the header and the overall theme, so I'd love to hear everyone's ideas!

xoxo, Elly