Don't Get Mad, Get Plaid

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plaid top: BDG (Urban Outfitters) $20 SALE // burn out tee: Threads For Thought (Nordstrom Rack) ~$10 SALE //legging pants: Jalate (Nordstrom Rack) $20 SALE //boots: Star Ling (Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2 years ago) $60 //nail polish: Revlon in 'Valentine' $3 SALE

I can't even remember the last time I did an outfit post. It has probably been weeks! Outfit posts are one of my favorite things to do. But unfortunately, they take a lot more time than say, a Music Monday post or a tutorial.

Lately, I have been trying to branch out with my style. For the longest time, my daily outfit consisted of a cute top paired with a cardigan and skinny jeans. I have to admit, that is the description of my outfit for most days, even now. (But I'm working on it!) It's just...cardigans are such a great necessity to have, so easy to just "throw on" as you are rushing out the door to class, work, or wherever your destination is for that day. I am so addicted to them.

I found this plaid top at Urban Outfitters last week during a giant sale they were having. I have never owned anything plaid before, so I am really excited about this.






I hope you are all having a great week. Hang in there, we're almost to Friday! No updates on the "situation" I posted about earlier this week...yet. ;) Thank you again, for the wonderful advice. To no surprise of mine, you ladies are such experts!

Chasing Pavements

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This week's list for Music Monday consists of a lot of songs from the 90's. I have to give my roommate credit for a majority of this list. She says, "I never update my IPod because I feel like our childhood was the best."

1. 'Dawn Of The Dead' Does It Offend You, Yeah?
2. 'I Don't Want To Wait' Paula Cole (Dawson's Creek theme song!)
3. 'Standing Still' Jewel
4. 'Out Of My Heart' BB Mak
5. 'Teenage Dirtbag' Wheatus
6. 'Hackensack' Fountains of Wayne
7. 'Chasing Pavements' Adele

P.s,
Thanks to those of you who left me advice on my last post! I will be sure to take all of your words in to consideration. You ladies are such experts. :) I'll be sure to update if anything exciting happens! Fingers crossed.

Mix It Up

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Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you all had a great week!

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Before we go on to the meat and potatoes of this post, I need to ask for your guys' help. There is this really cute guy in one of my classes that I want to talk to. The problem? I don't know how I should go about approaching him. I only see him a few times a week because that class isn't held everyday, so there aren't a lot of opportunities but I'm still determined to strike up a conversation. Remember the days of getting notes from boys that said "Will you got out with me? Check 'yes' or 'no'" on a sheet of notebook paper they tore out of their trapper keeper? It's a shame how life isn't that simple anymore. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)


Last week, I made a post about meeting Lauren Conrad and purchasing her Style book. A section that really caught my eye was about mixing different prints. On my way to work yesterday, I passed a Free People store. In the window, they had a mannequin with a dark green, plaid button-up, and underneath was a black floral top. This is a combination I would have never thought of, but serves as a perfect example for this concept. Lauren says that when mixing patterns, you should keep the following tips in mind:

-The two patterns need to be of a similar color scheme, have one color in common, or one of the prints needs to be dominant in black, white, gray, or cream (a shade that can match anything).

-The patterns need to be of a variety. Avoid mixing a striped shirt with a striped skirt if the stripes on both articles of clothing are the same size. Mix it up by pairing little stripes with gigantic stripes.

-Be sure to neutralize your outfit with a plain cardigan, belt, or tights. She says, don't go overboard with having an entire outfit full of different prints. You should limit yourself to a top and bottom.


Now playing: 'Back To December' Taylor Swift

XO,
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Smart, Pretty, and (less) Awkward

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If you're looking for a new blog to check out, you should take a look at Smart Pretty and Awkward. It's run by a girl named Molly Ford, who finds a thrill in sharing her thoughts on life, and her journey to being smarter, prettier, and a little less awkward. Warning: her posts can get a little addicting.

“Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.” -Sophia Loren




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P.s, This will probably be my last post until Thursday or Friday. I have another test coming up that I need to study for. Also, I apologize for a lack of interaction lately. I promise to comment everyone back when things slow down later this week! :)

I Know You Will

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I don't know why I never asked this question before...but, does anyone have recommendations for new music? Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

This week's list for MUSIC MONDAY:
1. 'I Know You Will' Rachel Cantu
2. 'Saturday' Tegan Quin and Rachel Cantu (I forgot how much I loved this song!)
3. 'Manifest Destiny' Guster (explicit)
4. 'Burning Bridges' Jessie James
5. 'Just Want You To Know' Backstreet Boys (oldie but goodie :))

"It's not that I didn't care- It's that I didn't know.
It's not what I didn't feel, It's what I didn't show."
--'Misery' Maroon 5

Perfect 10

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"Happy 10-10-10 to all the Perfect Tens." -My Roommate

Inspirational People

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Today has been a life-changing day for me. Why, you ask? I got to meet Lauren Conrad. Although I choked up, and almost cried, I managed to tell her about my blog and about how big of an inspiration she is to me. Especially when it comes to hair and working to make your dreams come true. As I had expected, she is an incredibly gorgeous person, inside and out. I hope you all get to meet someone that really inspires you someday, if you haven't already.

Much Love,
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