Tradition

I'm the type of person who loves traditions. I thrive on them. I think it's partly due to the fact that I'm a habitual person, and I think traditions give you something to look forward to. These pictures are from my 23rd birthday a couple of days ago. Something that I've turned into a tradition is to wear a pretty dress on my birthday, because I think it's important to have at least one day out of the year where you look and feel stupendous. 

This dress definitely qualifies for that. I got a ton of compliments on it, and I even found upon further inspection: pockets! You can't get much better than that, ladies and gents. Another tradition on my birthday that I love is my mom and I will grab some coffees and get pedicures. We always enjoy being pampered and catching up on gossip. It's just another way to feel stupendous when you're getting older. 

(Yes, I know 23 isn't that old, but it's much less exciting than previous birthdays!)

Dress: Kohl's | Belt: Target | Sunnies: TJ Maxx | Watch: Michael Kors | Gold chain bracelet: Charlotte Russe | Bling bracelet: Sabika | Purse: Michael Kors | Wedges: Target

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Wishful Thinking

I know my presence on here for the past month has been slim, but unfortunately between frigid temps and constant snowfall, documenting my outfits has been impossible.  While I'm still dressing to impress, snow boots and salt stains have been my most worn accessory these past few weeks.  In total, we have almost two feet of snow, and I am sick of it!

If you live in or anywhere near the northern portion of the U.S., I'm sure you agree with me.  Thankfully, today was the first day we've seen the sun in the past couple of months and it warmed up a bit.  Naturally, I jumped on this opportunity to sneak in an outfit before winter catches back up with us again!  I wore some pops of spring colors in this outfit, wishing desperately for the end of dreary days.  Hopefully my wishful thinking will pay off!

Sweater: Target (similar) | Button down: Thrifted (similar) | Jeans: Gap 

Purse: Marshall's (similar) | Shoes: Target (similar) | Jewelry: Sabika

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Cable

I need to stop for a minute (or five) and talk about something over here on my little chunk of the internet. I mean this with the utmost sincerest conviction: I would live in cable knit sweaters if I could. Seeing as I only have four (for now) I would be doing laundry a lot. Which means, unfortunately, I must wear tops other than cable knit sweaters. Talk about a let-down.  

I also want to talk about these awesome sauce necklaces! My mom recently became a consultant with Sabika, so she stocked me up over Thanksgiving break with some fabulous pieces, including the necklaces I have on. Their pieces are gorgeous and made of high-quality materials, which makes the investment well worth it. If you're interested in anything of theirs, feel free to contact me and I can forward you onto her!

Have a lovely Tuesday!

Necklaces: Sabika | Sweater: Loft | Watch: Michael Kors | Purse: Stein Mart (similar) | 

Skirt: Target (similar) | Boots: Target

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Fall

I think it's safe to say, Fall has arrived.  Goodbye shorts and flip flops, hello sweaters and boots!  Gotta love the gorgeous amber and flame-colored trees, and the crisp nights that make me want to watch a football game in the open air.  Apple cider is my warm drink of choice and I love hearing the soft crunch of the leaves under my feet.  But most importantly, you know what else Fall means?  
Pumpkin. 
Everything.  

I think that's all that needs to be said on that matter.  

Sweater: Gap (Similar) | Necklace: NY&Co. | Jeans: Kohl's | Watch: Michael Kors | 

Bracelet: Sabika | Purse: Marshall's | Flats: Target

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Awesome 80s

It was the first full week of school this week and I have to say I'm exhausted.  But the good kind of exhausted.  The kind where you feel accomplished and after a bit of sleep, ready to get back into the saddle.  It's only been three weeks, but I didn't think I could be this happy and exhausted at the same time (Well, aside from THON of course!).  

But anywho, I should probably talk about this outfit.  I have a tendency nowadays to get carried away with talking about teaching.  I honestly can't help myself, I love it so much!  This outfit was the result of Casual Friday at school and I decided Chucks were happening after wearing dress shoes all week.  

I feel as if I were to alter this outfit just a little bit, I could totally rock it in the 80s.  Maybe it's just me, but the jean jacket, pleated skirt, and Chuck Taylors all scream 80s awesomeness.  All I'd have to do is frizz up the hair a bit, add some volume to my skirt, and throw on legwarmers.  

I'll let you in on a secret- I have a strange love of everything 80s.  The clothes, music, movies- all have a charm to them that makes them distinctly that decade.  Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to experience the 80s myself, but my mom has told me they were pretty rad.  Maybe aside from the hair.  :)

Jacket: Old Navy | Tee: Target | Necklace: Boutique in NOLA (Similar) | Watch: Michael Kors | 

Purse: Steve Madden (Similar) | Skirt: H&M (Similar) | Chuck Taylors: Famous Footwear

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Capital C

This outfit is actually from a couple weeks ago when I went to Philly to visit C.  I had every intention of posting my outfit from work yesterday, but the pizza at lunch decided to viciously attack my skirt.  Therefore, it's going in the wash and no post because I didn't get the opportunity to take pictures before the incident. 

I've been planning out my upcoming schedules (I'm now working two jobs) and I cannot believe how quickly back to school snuck up on me!  I realized that I have this weekend, next week, and the following week and then it's back to school.  So needless to say, the next couple of weeks are going to be cra-zy with a capital C.  I still have to finish required reading for my internship, pack ALL of my clothes, get some more things for the apartment, and do work for my summer course.  It's going to be a hectic and stressful two weeks. 

How are your summers winding down?  Going anywhere fun and exciting?  I'd love to hear about it!! :)

Headband: Charlotte Russe | Top: American Eagle | Skirt: LOFT | Watch: Macy's | 

Sandals: Target

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Summer Uniform

I'm pretty sure if I could, I would wear some combination of a light blouse, shorts, and sandals every day this summer. There's something so effortless about this outfit that just plain makes sense for hot days. Throw a statement necklace and bright purse with it and BAM! you've got a summer uniform that isn't just shorts and a t-shirt. (D'you like that little Emeril pizzazz I threw in there?) 

In other news, I recently found out I get to see my handsome man, C in a little over a week! It will be three weeks since I saw him last, but anything is better than 3 months (Which incidentally, we did the first summer we were dating). It'll be so nice to get away and see him for a short weekend! And do some packing for a date night or two ;)

Do you have a summer uniform you'll be wearing over and over these next couple of months?

Top: Cynthia Rowley (via Marshall's) | Necklace: Dress Barn | Purse: Cynthia Rowley (borrowed from my mom) | Shorts: Target | Sandals: Steve Madden

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Monochromatic...Not

I went back to work this week. If you've followed TPC for a while, you know I work part-time at a cosmetics store. Now, I love my job, but it seems like I'll be perfectly nice to people and all I get are complaints in return. It's one of the unfortunate downsides to retail. That and coupons. I hate coupons. 

When people are nice, I enjoy going to work and learning about new products. One of my biggest qualms with my job is I have to wear black and white. Since I work mostly in the summer, this is a big damper on my style! (I admit the monochromatic colors do look professional) Hence, the birth of this slightly more vibrant outfit. 

Can I tell you how much I love these shorts?! So much. I might have gone a bit crazy at TJ Maxx and that's how these suckers ended up in my drawer faster than you can say $16.99. Also, the sandals I'm wearing are Italian leather. For less than $20. That deal was so good I had to feature two pictures of them! See what a monochromatic work wardrobe does to me?

Ps. I haven't figured out how I'm going to take outfit pictures now that I'm home because my family does not know about TPC. So pardon the poor pictures for the time being, I'm hoping they'll get better! If you have any suggestions, feel free to share!

 

Sweater: NY&Co.

Tank: H&M

Watch: Macy's

Bracelet: Betsey Johnson

Shorts: TJ Maxx

Sandals: TJ Maxx