A Spoonful of Sugar

Happy Monday!!!
It was sunny but sooo cold this weekend. I braved this outfit out for lunch with my siblings because it was a Very quick walk to my car. My top is a leopard print dress tucked in loosely on the sides. Still rocking my "1950s' style retro shades which happens to kinda match my dress as its leopard print too.






Sisley Blazer and dress-thrifted, jeans-f21, shoes-Joey O

Soak up the Sun

The weather girl on CBS 46 cautioned that this would be the last bit of sunlight we'd get for the next few days.
So out came a dress, and tights and my new favorite sunglasses all wrapped up in my purple coat. The dress is a thrift find that i've worn a few times as a top.The tights and necklace i think are from target.And the sunglasses are from wetseal.

You do the Math

This week is already off to a better start than last week. Thank the Lord.
The good: i'm keeping up with my class work, i'm decidedly getting more involved on campus and i'm reading for leisure again..(my inner nerd is ridiculously estatic)
The not so good: i haven't done any kind of workout activity other than walking back and forth to my classes...I want to be fit but it seems like i can't find the time...gotta work out something.
Monday is now the busiest day of the week for me, so i definitely played it very comfortablely. My loud and eye-catching Dunks that make me smile whenever i look down are my favorite part of my outfit.i mixed with a simple graphic t-shirt and my favorite scarf this winter.








Shirt and Jeans-F21, Shoes-Nike Dunks, Scarf-Gift

Poncho

Happy Mondays Guys!
Let me start off by offering immense appologies for not posting at my normal schedule and just disappearing for days. This past week has been one of the most hectic and stressful weeks ever.I felt like i was juggling a thousand things and was barely keeping up. But, with my favorite duo (trusty planner and blackberry) this week should be much, much better.
Onto my outfit.
This is one of the most random purchases i've ever made,even from a thriftstore. And i still love it as much today, as the first day i bought it.Everything about it..from the fringed edges to the squared pattern,all mixed with flashes of silver. Last time i wore it, i called it a cape...i've now decided its a poncho.








Cape-thrifted, jeans- Dots, Shoes- Charlotte Russe

Pretty Shiny Things

By the time the weekend rolls around, my camera battery is usually dead, so i rarely take pictures of my weekend outfits. There was some juice left this past weekend, so i got to take a few pictures of my party gear.I wore this outfit out for a night out with my girlies to Primal Nightclub. I'm a pretty simple girl when i'm going out. Give me an outfit i can truly dance in because i'm definitely not a wall-hugger, mostly comfortable heels and something shiny. My clutch is just my wallet emptied to the barest minimum. And my leggings...i jumped on the tights bandwagon waaay late..but i was willing to give them a try as they were on sale at walmart. These are not bad for $5 dollars. I'm now tempted to go shopping for more..maybe F21 or Express?








Coat-Thrifted, shirt-Target, tights-Walmart, Shoes- charlotte Russe, Clutch- my wallet

Keeping It Simple

Running around at school and camping out in the library.Goofing off with my sister between classes. Some of the best things in life are simple.

To the Ceiling

I've been aching to wear this skirt. Even though its been COLD and rainy these past few days. I didn't want to wear tights but i liked the look with the latex leggings, especially since its a warmer alternative. I like the cooler weather, but I'm sooo ready for some warm weather.Road Trip Maybe?

Black Out

My school outfit of the day. It was a fantastically warm day just like the past few days but since i left home quite early in the mornings, it was still cool when i left home. I'm decked out in all black, well black and gray...its been a while. I'm a little excited to be doing research for a class assignment on the Netherlands. I have to find out how their culture affects their business practices.










Sisley Blaxer-Thrifted, Sweater- Macys, Leggings- F21, Bag- Target, Scarf- Gift

The Palest Pink

I'm so glad its warmed up these past few days. I love super easy days like this one. Spent hanging out with my family, and then met up for brunch turned lunch with my girls. Good times...
My blouse belonged to my mother. I was searching for something to borrow when i saw this blouse. I paired it with my new pale pink platforms...they're quite comfortable... i think i'm in love.










Blouse-Mom's Closet,Skirt and shrug-F21, socks- target, shoes- penny loves kenny(from TJMaxx)

It's so hard to say Goodbye

This is the outfit i wore for my very last day at my job. *sigh* Some of my co-workers had become an extended family to me. I'm going to miss seeing them daily. I figured i'd go out with a dressy bang, so instead of donning jeans which is standard weekend wear; i wore a dress and my MK platform sandals. And sashayed out of the office the same way i sashayed in on my very first day there, lol. Albeit, i was a little sad the second sashay around.

Its crazy how we meet people that end up changing us in the most unexpected ways. I never expected to meet some of the people i did, or find the great friendships that i was fortunate to be a part of. But I'm thankful for the chance to learn a little something about relationships, life and myself.
I wonder what else 2010 has in store.








Sweater-Poof Excellence, dress and tights-target, shoes-Michael Kors(tjmaxx), bag-thrifted

Trenchcoats

I've had this dress in my closet for a while now but its been too cold to wear.It warmed up a little bit so i wasted no time before i brought it out. Its been paired with a wool sweater and my favorite trenchcoat and knee high socks.
Easy outfit for my day off from school, lunch with my sister and a few errands.








Dress and Purse-Thrifted, Trench-B's Closet, Sweater-Old Navy, Tights and socks-Target

What's In Your Purse?

I've gotten a few requests to do a "what's in your school bag" post, as well as my tips for organization and studying.

Here you go: Inside the Big Blue Bag

I like having exciting and interesting things to look at, so I keep my school folders quite colorful. Now this may not apply to everybody, but I noticed that interesting folders and binders seem to beckon to me to open them and review their contents.


To stay organized, i write almost everything down. i carry a planner, a little booklet that holds my sticky notes for notes to myself or reading annotations when i study. The pink sequinned item in the middle is my wallet. And my ipod helps keep me sane.


This is basically my "make-up regimen" right there... if i can't put it on with one hand while driving to work, i probably won't own it. Bigelow lip balm,a loreal green eyeliner and mascara for days when i wanna look extra special...lol. I wear glasses in class.


And i always have a book in my school bag, along with a mints. And last but definitely not least...my blackberry..aka an extension of my right hand.


**As far as organization goes, my folders, sticky notes and planner keep me pretty organized. I make a ton of lists...for example, i have a daily goal list, of things that i have to/want to do for each day.

**And as far as studying goes, these 2 tips haven't let me down yet:
1. Look over the material BEFORE i go to class. it gives an idea of what to expect in class and that way, i'm prepared with questions that help me better understand what the material.

2. Embrace notecards. While reading over the material for my classes, i usually make notes on note cards. It makes the material more memorable as i'm reading it and writing it as well. And its easier to study because i already have incredibly portable notes to refer back to.