{stripe} right there

sometimes i forget that not everyone thinks of stripes as a neutral, and i am shocked all over again. i mean, i wear stripes with color, polka dots, and, when i'm feeling especially risky... with other stripes! just a word of advice to all the ladies out there: don't fear stripes, befriend them! (actually, best friend them) and yes, i am wearing this necklace again. i live on the edge.

jacket - banana republic, jeans - j. crew, necklace - j. crew, boots - nordstrom

as if i had an office

sometimes i wonder what it would be like to have an office job. not the boring "paper filing," "coffee fetching" stuff, but the part where you get to dress all professionally and whatnot. i just want to wear a pencil skirt and heels and not be stared at! is that too much to ask for? and in case anyone was wondering what i really wear while "working"... fuzzy pants and fuzzy socks are the usual uniform.

skirt - nanette lepore (thrifted), sweater - banana republic, necklace - j. crew, heels - old navy

lazy girl's dream

today we are going to talk about the importance of statement necklaces. believe it or not, i didn't own any statement necklaces until this summer. i don't know how i was living life... so naïve, so carefree. i didn't even realize that something incredibly important was missing from my own life!

okay, i'll tone it down a bit. this is sounding like a love letter to a necklace. (not that i would have any shame in writing one) but really, this is basically a lazy girl's dream! just throw on a sweater, jeans, and a statement necklace, and people think you're "so dressed up!" it's a win-win, people.

sweater - j. crew, jeans - thrifted, boots - nordstrom, necklace - j. crew

{party skirt}

in my humble opinion, every girl needs a party skirt. the kind of skirt that makes you feel confident walking into a crowded room. the kind of skirt that makes people turn their heads, and whisper to each other as you saunter by. the kind of skirt that makes everyone glare holes through the back of your head because they want your skirt so badly, and are willing to do anything to get it.

 

okay, maybe we should tone it down a few notches. you also want this skirt to be practical enough to wear to church on sunday, or classes on tuesday (or maybe i'm the only one that gets dressed up for class). either way, this skirt is sure to make you feel fantabulous whatever the occasion, season, or day! (and i'm not just saying that because i made it)

 

top - white house black market, skirt - hannah everly designs, tights - kate spade (borrowed from rachel), necklace - bcbg max azria (borrowed from rachel), shoes - thrifted

bye bye {brace face}

dearest braces, so listen... we need to have a talk. it's been a nice eight years, but i think it's time we part ways. we had our ups and downs (honestly, there weren't many ups), and you've been there with me through much laughter, and many tears. but, when it comes down to it... i'm pretty much over you. i honestly feel like i can walk away having gained something, and i hope you feel the same. sincerely, hannah.

skirt - j. crew, sweater - loft, boots - nordstrom

books and skirts

tartan is probably one of our favorite things about fall. beautiful plaid skirts with lots and lots of pleats. because who doesn't enjoy dressing up in red patent pumps and tying ribbons in their hair for a trip to the bookstore?

skirt - hannah everly designs, top - tommy hilfiger, shoes - sole society



books and bows

 

 

what else does a girl need?

 

 

 

 



skirt - hannah everly designs, top - thrifted, necklace - borrowed from a friend

{enchanted}

hannah turned "sweet sixteen" yesterday. and how did we celebrate? a photoshoot in the woods, complete with a vintage gown and vibrant greenery. a disney princess marathon. and a whole lot of icing.

 

 

 

 

gown: vintage

{perforated}

dear random person,

 

so…. sorry i took some photos for my fashion blog in front of your office building.  there’s nothing more awkward than casually posing for photos while someone’s trying to file their documents.  i’m sorry. it’s not my fault your building is super cute and just so happened to match my outfit today! these pictures were well worth the few times we made awkward eye contact… sort of.

 

 

 

 

top: downeast basics, jeans: thrifted, flats: banana republic, necklace: downeast basics

whipping things together

i made this skirt, and i have a confession: i was terrified. i mean… making a full skirt is hard enough, but a pencil skirt? forget about it! well, i couldn’t forget about it, and i knew this fabric would not look good with pleats. so i dove in… without a pattern, and without a clue of what to do. somehow it turned out, and i’m so glad it did! i just know i’m going to wear this skirt all the time….

 

 

 

 

top: tommy hilfiger, skirt: made by me, shoes: guess

picnic in the park

in case you were wondering... in my spare time i like to eat strawberries, lie on vintage quilts, drink lemonade, and read tennyson.

 

 

 

 

 

blouse - vintage, dress - eshakti, belt - thrifted