Posh Spice vs. Cassie

Hey everyone! This is going to be a very short post because I am heading to the airport in about a half hour (and I really need to do some last minute packing...) Last night I was googling some "celebrity airport outfits" to get some inspiration, I wanted to travel in style; you know 5 inch Louboutin's, monogrammed Louis Vuitton suitcases, body-con dresses, fur vests..standard travel uniforms, right? Well I settled for comfort (I have a layover so it's going to be a long, long day.) This is my outfit, although I wish I looked like posh...I admit defeat, I LOSE!

Sweatshirt: Mossimo for Target, Tank-tops: White (Old Navy) & Black (H&M), Leggings: Converse for Target, Scarf: Walmart, Bracelet: Tiffany & Co., Shoes: Sperry Top-Siders

What do you wear when you travel? Do you settle for comfort or GLAM OUT like V. Becks?

More is More...

Remember these shoes? For some reason I hadn't been wearing them AT ALL since I bought them in mid-2010! It was so strange because I love them so much. However, last night was the third night in a row that I wore those babies out on the town! I have noticed how much I love the rough-and-tough edginess they provide to an outfit...and I also realized something, I have been dressing way, way, way, more "conservative" (and I use that term loosely) lately.

I will confess that just last semester (and every semester of college previously) I have dressed like every other girl out there; I followed the "less is more" approach. Now I see those girls and wonder where they left their jacket or tights...because surely no one could be wearing a skirt that high or a top that low (am I an old fart now?) I just really appreciate tailored clothing, a good fit...classy and understated women...that is true sex appeal in my opinion:
I know of my sex appeal. I know about sexuality, and I know how to use it - tastefully, of course.

Rachel Bilson

Last night when I went out, I admit I did try on that god-awful tight and short black body-con skirt I have worn to death (I think the color is charcoal gray now...originally black), and thought twice. Instead I put on:

Harem pants: Forever21, Tank Top: Kimichi Blue (via Urban Outfitters), Boots: Wet Seal, Leopard Belt: George (via Walmart), Watch: Michael Kors

Has your styled changed drastically in your 20's? I feel like I am growing up and trying and hoping to be more wardrobe-appropriate-conscious.

PS: Sorry again for the horrible pictures, S will be back soon!

Long Overdue

Sorry for the really horrible pictures, they were taken on photobooth on my Mac...sadly my photographer and best bud S is vacationing in Florida for a few days, hanging out with her beau (oh Valentine's day, how you make me smile and dance around like fool!). Anyway, here is what I am wearing to my internship today...I need to make this post quick because I am dropping off the look books I just assembled to a client (oh the jobs of an intern working at a fashion PR firm...hey I'm not complaining!) 

I'm wearing:

Leggings: Target, Boots: Bass, Long Sleeve: Target, Tunic: Adrienne Vittadini, Belt: Borrowed/Gifted from Mom, Watch: Michael Kors, Scarf: Walmart

Sweet cowlick right?

Side Note: How much are you loving NYFW? I just can't get enough!

Hippie-Equestrian?

Hey everyone!
First off, I have a question: do you guys like when I post my outfits better, or post about things I like, or both? I am really trying to make my blog easy to relate to and want to get more followers, do you guys have any suggestions how to do this, it seems like a really hard task to accomplish. I know my blog is relatively new (2-3 months old) but I am actually obsessed with it. Any comments you can offer to improve the overall quality of Candidly Cassie would be greatly appreciated and very helpful!

Yesterday was quite a day, some things I did:

• gym where I worked my butt out to the brim (1 hour of cardio, hoo-rah!)
• food shopping (got to stock up on some Granny Smith Apples and Honey Sunshine Kashi cereal)
• Walmart run for some new leggings (hello OP $5)
• massive amount of homework (projects/papers--ew!)
• beach walk with my friend James to clear my head
• BIG LITTLE--I am officially a grand big to the cutest grand little in the world--WELCOME TO THE FAMILY BECCA!
• Bonvue: can you say beer pong playing until 3am once we left the bar? Oh the perks of being 21

Anyway, although I was feeling the effects of last night when I woke up, I decided to pretify myself this morning so I can promote the "look good, feel good" mantra I preach on this blog!
Here is what I am wearing:

1. Black OP leggings from Walmart ($5 and do not fall down like my forever21 one's...these are my new obsession)
2. Black long sleeve J. Crew tissue tee bought from the outlets a few summers ago
3. Tall black BASS riding boots
4. Forever21 turquoise beaded tunic
5. GAP Waffle cardigan (not pictured) that I seem to wear every day of my life (I even wore it to the gym on Wednesday, what!!!)

So the reason why I call this post Hippie-Equestrian...I have all the elements of an equestrian look--black leggings aka standing in as my riding pants, black tall leather riding boots, and a fitted black long sleeve shirt. However, the beaded turquoise tunic gives the look a little hippie/boho flair which is why I combined the two...how clever am I?

Okay lovely readers, I am off to do some work and plan out my weekend...I have a "P" party tonight where everyone must dress up as something that starts with the letter "P." Any suggestions on what I should be? Have a great weekend and look for some new posts! Again, please follow if you read: I will bake you cookies! XOXO