watercolor paris

Tank: Urban Outfitters

Skirt: American Apparel

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunnies: Prada

I'm not sure what is on this graphic tee, but I LOVE, LOVE it. It reminds me of a watery version of Paris or an equal caliber city. It's so romantic and troubled at the same time. 

on a clear day

Striped tunic: American Apparel

Leggings: American Apparel

Chelsea boots: Urban Outfitters

Skull scarf: Alexander McQueen

This is what over-editing does to a photo. Sorry so blurry. I love playing with the effects on different photo editing apps. Sadly, this was the last "cool" day for a long time. I don't mind summer, but I am definitely counting the days until fall. 

moody chanel

Sweatshirt: American Apparel

Studded shorts: BDG

Chelsea boots: Urban Outfitters

Bag: Chanel

I absolutely love Snapseed for the iPhone. It makes my pictures look extra grungy and brooding. This picture was taken outside of a grocery store, but it looks like an amazing run-down building.

sun settings

Blouse: American Apparel

Boyfriend shorts: BDG

Necklace: House of Harlow 1960

Spiked 'Beatrix' flats: Sam Edelman

Round sunnies: Prada

It was a very lazy day of lots of sleep and no makeup. The giant Prada sunnies make up for a lack of mascara though. This look was tweeted and favorited by House of Harlow! Then they proceeded to start following me. Super awesome! Truly an honor, as I love HOH.

just merried.

One of my favorite couples, Lisa and Alex of Chicago, were recently hitched last weekend. It was a beautiful wedding, complete with readings from a dinosaur love story, gourmet burgers and lots of cakes and pies. It was a recipe for success. 

I hate dressing myself for weddings -- I never know what is appropriate, and spending money on a dress I won't wear again is hard to stomach. Luckily for me, I wandered into Anthropologie one day and found a killer neon yellow dress with sparkles. Kind of Bollywood and not anything I would typically pick out for myself, but I decided to try it on.

I fell in love. It was a decent length and the color looked fantastic on my skin tone (both are next to impossible to accomplish). I snatched it up, needless to say. I think I would wear it again, for sure, as it's not too fancy that it can't be tamed down for work or play or whatever.

Me with sweet Chelsea. 

Dress- Anthropologie

Bag- Chanel

Sunnies- Prada

Flats- Sam Edelman

MAC Russian Red Lipglass

Congratulations, Lisa and Alex!

rainy day chambray

Chambray shirt- BDG

Rayon shorts- Ecote

Watch- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Ring- Kate Spade

Spiked flats- Sam Edelman

I love spikes and studs, so when I saw these the Sam Edelman 'Beatrix' flats, I knew I had to have them. I had been drooling over them for awhile now after seeing them in the Omaha shoe boutique called The Mix. They are the perfect combination of classic cap-toe mixed with an edge. Also, they're not too embellished. 

french elegance

Striped tank- American Apparel

Chiffon skirt- American Apparel

Straw tote- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Skull necklace- Urban Outfitters

Wedge sandals- Kork-Ease

I'm still trying to figure out the proper way to take outfit photos. I always post on Instagram, and it won't accept photos that are too tall. Unfortunate, because I am much too tall and a square photo is sort of awkward with the blank space. Life is just so hard. 

This photo was taken outside of Anthropologie in Omaha. Beautiful store with an amazing yellow exterior that blends into my super pale arm. 

borrowed from the boys

The season of the bare-legged shorts has begun. Never mind the sweet bruise on my leg. I've decided I'm completely obsessed with my MMJ straw tote.

Boyfriend blazer- Urban Outfitters

Shorts- Urban Outfitters

Colorblock sandals- Nine West

Straw tote- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunnies- Prada

new look to try: milkmaid braids

One of my favorite beauty bloggers, Megan from Lips So Facto, posted a great hair tutorial on milkmaid braids for short hair. I tried it and was somewhat successful (I need some practice, obviously), but her videos are so helpful. Check out the blog, if you haven't already.

I will certainly try this again! It hides my ombre hair and makes it look like my hair is all black, which is naturally is. Everyone asked me all day if I darkened my hair (I didn't). Kind of cool for a different look!

T-shirt: Obey

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Vintage pendant: Chanel

Skirt: American Apparel

Sunnies: Prada

Studded flats: Vince Camuto

studs and straw

As it turns out, my mom is an amazing street style photographer. 

Studded blouse- Urban Outfitters

Skull necklace- Urban Outfitters

Vintage Levi's cut-offs

Wedges- Kork-Ease

Straw bag- Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunnies- Prada

doll parts

I wish I were a French Courtney Love.

Vintage floral dress from Scout

Leggings- American Apparel

Platforms- Urban Outfitters

Skull necklace- Betsey Johnson

leopard schoolgirl

Sweater: Forever 21

Skirt: American Apparel

Tights: Urban Outfitters

Loafers: Sperry

Necklace: Anthropologie

oh, dear, outfit posts

The outfit posts start...NOW! Outfit/personal style blogs are the best because no two are the same. Everyone has a unique spin on stuff, even if they like the same pieces. So, I have decided to do Outfit of the Day posts.

Just as a bit of a disclaimer: I am not a photographer, I do not know what I'm doing, and I do not own nice photo equipment. I know nothing about Photoshop. All I have are clothes I love and an iPhone. So, here goes!

Fisherman sweater: Urban Outfitters 

Acid jeans: H&M

Platform Sandals: Urban Outfitters

Vintage necklace: Chanel

Ring: Kate Spade