What's in my Bag?

I always loved these posts--maybe I am just the nosiest girl ever but I always wonder what everyone carries. Good thing I was inspired to do this today, because I have been on the go since I woke up (minus a little nap) and have lived in my gym clothes...gross? Please forgive me!

The Details:

Bag: 5th Avenue Leather Bag (just purchased at the Tanger Outlets during my trip to Ocean City, MD). I love how big it is, I can tote around my computer and all other "necessities"

ipod: Nano; I recently got into country, so if you have any face-paced(ish) songs please comment them :) 

Lypsyl: best chap-stick ever!

Gum: Trident (orange flavor), I am a huge gum addict.

Planner, notebook, pens: I am OCD about making lists and jotting down every little thing (PS: I'm a sucker for school supplies)

Book: I just finished The Island by Elin Hilderbrand and need to return it to the library. Call me Carrie Bradshaw but I love the smell of library books. This one is a great beach read if you are looking for a new book.

Keys: along with a host of key-chains ranging from a Tiffany & Co. one I got when I turned 16 (from my aunt) a Coach "C" from a friend, to a gym pass swipe-card.

Wallet: Juicy Couture pouch. I just like how small it is; I'm all about the "grab and go".

Sunglasses: O by Oscar de la Renta (purchased from Marshall's for $10)

Blackberry: I must stay connected at all times! It's a sickness. 

So there you have it!

What's in your bag? 

Like any of the same stuff as me?

Sunnies when it's Sunny

How beautiful is it today? I went to the beach and it was perfect--subtle breeze, warm rays, crashing waves...ahh, feel good weather! I'm wearing:

Tank top: H&M // Jeans: American Eagle // Belt: Target // Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target // Bag: Michael Kors // Sunnies: Oscar by Oscar de la Renta

 

Happy Monday--bring on the week! 

Leather & Prep

It finally feels like spring and I couldn't be happier. Recently I have been mixing and matching a ton--colors, fabrics, styles--I don't know where this is coming from. I used to strictly associate myself with the "preppy" look. However, I have come to realize that I do not favor one particular style. For me it is about meshing all different things that I love; whether it be leather and jewel tones, cotton and neon's, I am all about experimenting these days.

Skirt: Mossimo for Target // Tank top: H&M // Cardigan: Bass Outfitters // Shoes: Stuart Weitzman // Scarf: O by Oscar de la Renta // Bracelets: gifted from sister and friend

Do you mix it up?

I scream, You scream, We all scream for...Shibori

I've never pegged myself as a tie-dye girl but I just discovered shibori...and now I'm in love.

Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, compressing it, or capping. 

What do you think?

Have you heard of shibori before? 

Chambray-Chunky-Knit-Silk-Leather

I am wearing so many different fabrics/textures today--and I love it. I usually am pretty skeptical when it comes to mixing and matching prints, textures, colors, etc. I think it comes from my thought that I can't pull it off. However, I have come to find that personal style comes from stepping outside the box every now and then, trying and blending polar opposites, hoping to pull everything together into a cohesive look. While I am definitely not the most stylish, I can see myself evolving and becoming more confident in my outfit choices which is a huge goal of mine; being able to wear whatever my heart desires, picking something up in a store and reinventing the way I wear it (multiple wears/multiple uses)! So why not blend chambray, silk, cotton, chunky knits and leather? Today I am wearing:

Blouse: Chambray (label unknown-bought at Marshalls), Leggings: The Girls, Boots: BASS Outfitters, Sweater: American Eagle Outfitters, Scarf: OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta, Belt: borrowed from Mom, Necklace: initial chain (gifted from Aunt L), Earrings: Street Vendor (China Town, NYC), Watch: Michael Kors (not pictured).

What's on Your Head?

Hi!!! Thank you all so much for your sweet comments on my Valentine's Day post! I really do feel like it's a day to celebrate all types of love, not just the romantic kind...although I can't wait until I have a special guy in my life that I can share it with! But I have this theory that when you are in love, everyday seems like Valentines day (maybe I am just a HUGE romantic...oh well!)
Anyway, my post is called "What's on your head?" because I felt like I was getting weird looks today when I wore my silk scarf as a head wrap. Yes, I know I am probably being paranoid and yes, I have been Google-stalking Nicole Richie (now Madden...is it now Richie-Madden?) and I can't get enough of her bohemian look. It seems like she has every scarf made by the late Alexander McQueen, and I am insanely jealous of her collection of beautiful silk. So despite my attempt to channel Nicole Richie (maybe I failed?) and my need for Spring (there are flower details on the scarf), I still tried to act confident while walking around my windy and cold campus! My outfit consisted of:

Jeans: Forever21, Sweater: Gap, Scarf (worn as a head wrap): OSCAR by Oscar de la Renta, Flats: GAP, Necklace: Initials on Silver plate (gifted from Aunt)

Do you ever feel like people are staring at you for some of your fashion choices? 

Am I just being paranoid?!

Have a great Tuesday, I am off to get some homework done...boo!