when it rains {it pours}

virginia weather be like, "it's december, but i know how much you love the sun, so i'm going to give you three straight days of seventy-degree temperatures just to make you happy. haha jk. now it's going to be really cold and i will heap down buckets of freezing rain. enjoy!"

so much for wanting to get out of bed in the morning...

sweater - gap, skirt - eshakti, belt - gap, boots - j. crew, umbrella - gap, earrings - kate spade

{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

walking advertisement

i walked out of the house that morning and the realization hit me: i was basically dressed as a walking j. crew advertisement. and while i know that all the fashion experts tell you that you should never wear one designer--that you should always mix it up--i just can't help but wonder: when you find a store that just gets it right, is it okay to stick with that? i'm not sure what the answer is, but i do know that i love me some j. crew and that i'll be drooling over that holiday catalog for weeks, ya'll.

top - j. crew (from the men's department!), pants - j. crew, belt - j. crew, necklace - j. crew, flats - gap (aren't you shocked?)

may the odds be ever {in your favor}

a few weeks ago, we went on a little trip to the movie theaters to visit our boyfriends, peeta and finnick. they were a little disturbed at our technicolor "capitol"esque apparel, but we won them over with our witty remarks and sugar cubes. we cried, cheered them on, and clapped loudly enough to annoy all the guys in the movie theater. oh, and we did it all again five days later. what are two lovesick women to do anyway?

rachel: skirt - dior (ebay find!), jacket - thrifted, top - j. crew (thrifted), hat - vintage

hannah: skirt - j. crew, top - forever 21, bangle - vintage, bow - borrowed from a friend

and in case you were wondering who did our fabulous hair and makeup, meet our friend lily! she's amazing. 



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

mad about plaid

i like to call this my "free" shirt. wanna know why? because one magical day, i discovered that my big useless jar of change is actually good for something. i can take those coins off my dusty bookshelf, take them to my local grocery store, and trade them in for gift cards to rad places. like gap. and amazon. and... my utter weakness... banana republic.

 

that's right, folks. i basically bought this top with worthless loose change. on black friday, nonetheless. for five bucks. but i just like to think i got it for free. because what was i going to do with all those nickels anyway?

shirt - banana republic, skirt - banana republic, boots - j crew, coat - vintage, headband - gap



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