WIWW

This morning I gave a campus tour to 30~ high school seniors from Baltimore who are looking into attending Marymount. Since it was through their high school, some of the kids weren't all that interested in MU at first... but I think after the tour they enjoyed themselves here. I was even lucky enough to have some students who were interested in the Fashion program!!

*AKA time for me to ramble on about how fabulous the department is, and the fashion shows we put on and go to, and how the fashion majors dress on campus, and how fashion club is the biggest club on campus.... see? Theres a lot to ramble on about!*

Since during tours the Ambassadors have to wear a Marymount polo, (of which I have like... 7) I obviously changed into something more fabulous. This is what I came up with :-)

As you guys have seen, I own a lot of jewelry... like a lot, A LOT. And I consider my accessories my babies... so sometimes when I don't wear something after a while I feel bad. I know I'm weird, but I'm definitely not the only one! Right, ladies? So since I hadn't worn this necklace in a minute, I styled the look around it.

This skirt was one of my Ann Taylor 70% finds ($13!) and this top was a thrift store find ($3!). My necklace was one of my Grandmothers and I always found it so Western and beautiful. Matching earrings and an Eva original bracelet... I'm ready to be fab for the rest of the day!

My friends Gabby (check out this post) and Katie helped out with pictures today... what do you think of the different locations around Marymount? Pretty beautiful, huh?

Shirt: Thrift Store (similar, similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar, similar)

Shoes: H&M (similar, similar)
Bag: H&M (similar, similar)
Necklace: Grandma! (similar, similar)
Bracelet: Original piece (similar, similar)

Linking up today, of course!

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

 Transatlantic Blonde  // Style Elixir

Get Your Pretty On

Shopping My Closet // My Girlish Whims

Fall is coming, and boy am I ready

Can you feel it?? The breezes are coming more frequently and the nights are getting chillier.... AKA fall is coming! My second favorite time of year (next to winter, of course) is autumn. 

I love the changing leaves that everyone takes pictures of, the cold winds blowing my hair everywhere, the layers on layers you can wear everyday, even those people that get pumpkin spice flavored everything! I think it's a wonderful time in general :) But we have a few more weeks before its fully fall, so for now I will just wear autumn-inspired outfits. 

You've all seen this vest before, obviously it is J. Crew and it is wonderful... look at all the pockets!

My blouse, bracelet, and jeans are consignment store finds, totally a whooping $12 together. 

The bag has been a favorite of mine, its from JustFab.com and it is pretty fab! Honestly I signed up for the website because it has 'fab' in the title, and I'm pretty much drawn to that word... But anyways the shoes are good quality for a season or two worth of wearing, and relatively inexpensive. Along with shoes, they sell accessories like this bag. It is HUGE on the inside and has many times held 5-6 textbooks and my laptop for my classes. Plus, it's cute! My sandals are from Target, and also really comfortable. They will be a good transition to my fall wardrobe.

      

My necklace is another 'Eva original'. I made it a few years back and was inspired by my Grandmother. She used to have a necklace with a clock on it. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't like watches, or figured it was stylish. Personally, I think its quite fabulous! What do you think??

Vest: J. Crew (similar, similar)

Blouse: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Jeans: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Sandals: Target (similar, similar)

Bag: Just Fab (similar, similar)

Bracelet: Thrift store (similar, similar)

Necklace: Original design (similar, similar)

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Mixing Patterns

Some people are afraid to mix prints or patterns... I don't know why though! To me, it's just another way to pretty much guarantee that you'll be the only one wearing that outfit. I tried tucking in my top to my skirt, but it just didn't look right... so I tried the belt and liked the way it accentuated my waist and brought the yellow in the skirt out.

I have no idea where my top is from to be honest, it was a Salvation Army find in the spring ($4!).  If you're willing to do some searching, the Salvation Army, Good Will, and consignment shops have some pretty awesome things for very little money... so take some time to look through those cluttered racks! The skirt is from Forever 21, but since I bought it in the winter it was super cheap. Style tip #2: Always try and buy out-of-season clothes and accessories, they're usually discounted and most styles will continue to the next years season anyways.

This necklace is one of my creations! Bib necklaces are so fun (especially under a collared shirt), and come in SO many different styles. I was on a huge jewelry-making kick in high school (which would still be happening if my jewelry supplies didn't way a gajillion pounds), and as a result I made a bunch of different types of jewelry. *Stay tuned, because obvi I wear it all*

This bag is everything... and it matches everything... so naturally I will be using it all the time, heads up friends. 

My sandals are actually another good find! And by that I mean a college friend didn't want them anymore so I got them... AKA freeee shoes! The yellow is sometimes hard to match but since it's my favorite color, I make it work. 

Also, I dyed my hair last night (props to Terri!) and actually really like the black a lot... what do you think?! *hair flip*

Top: Salvation Army (similar, similar)
Skirt: Forever 21 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Handmade (similar, similar)
Sandals: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Belt: Forever 21 (similar, similar)


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