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pastels

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I am loving pastels this season. They're just the perfect colors to feel super girly and dainty. Pairing a cream lacey dress with black motorcycle boots or mint silk trousers with a nude leotard I think is so stunning. But it is not only in fashion that I enjoy pastels, but in sweet treats and flower as well. Love these photographs for inspiration.

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cut it out

tee shirt, BDG ; bag, Buddha Bag, sunglasses, Gucci

leggings, Sparkle and Fade

cardigan, Rachel Roy

ankle boots,Deena and Ozzy

cocktail ring, Rachel Roy

The weather was so wonderful that it almost felt like Spring (well just three more days til it actually is)! So I couldn't help but buy fresh flowers for my studio and pull out my Gucci sunnys in small celebration! To brighten my mood even more,I was able to enjoy my day off in complete relaxation. I started my morning by Keely and I going to yoga and having a yummy breakfast of egg whites, fresh fruit, and mango green tea. After my afternoon business meeting at Abbi PR Firm, I curled up on the couch to watch "Conviction." And of course in between,I tried to finish up some more Core Humanities assignments (uh cannot wait to be done with the class and have a life!). It is crazy how the day goes by and now it's almost time to dress warm in green and head downtown for some green beers with good friends in celebration of St. Patty's Day.

I just got these mesh cut out leggings from UO. When I saw the leggings online, I fell in love with how from behind they appear as solid black leggings,until you turn around. The placement of the mesh and solid material makes it so you're showing just enough skin; it comes across as being modestly sexy (I guess that is more of an oxymoron than an actual word huh). Regardless that my sis says it looks like I am wearing thigh highs and booty shorts,I just think it makes a basic pair of leggings quite interesting, not "scandalous" (haha as she kept saying).

Hope you all enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day!


peace&love

"time is time was"

fur vest, f21; leather leggings, INC

hair scarf, vintage

heels, zigi soho

Mens watch, Kenneth Cole; jewelry, vintage & f21; leather handbag, vintage,

" I really do live for the future , because when I'm eating a box of candy, I can't wait to taste the last piece. I don't even taste any of the other pieces, I just want to finish and throw the box away and not have to have it on my mind any more. I would rather either have it now or know I'll never have it so I don't have to think about it. That's why some days I wish I were very very old-looking so I wouldn't have to think about getting old-looking'

-Andy Warhol , The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

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navajo

poncho,vintage

tights, DIY

leather handbag, My Papa Jay made it :)

jewelry, vintage & f21

cutoffs shorts, f21; boots, Guess

I have had a severe head cold the past few days, probably because my immune system has been weakening due to stress and the cold weather. And since I could not justify another sick day from classes, I forced myself out of bed to take on this rather warm Tuesday. I resisted the urge to stay in my sweats and changed into this outfit to disguise my sickness; mainly because I hate looking as bad as feel. I swear it is the days that I feel the worst that I actually try harder with my outfits. Go figure.
I found my inspiration in a Nylon Lookbook and added my own Native American touch with the poncho, leather bag, and a single feather earring (not pictured). I thought the ripped tights made it more rough looking and tied in with the ripped cutoffs. I did a quick frenchbraid with my bangs and left my natural waves from air drying my hair the night before for an overall effortless outdoorsy look.

oh,saturday!

dress, f21; leggings,Romeo & Juliet Couture

riding boots, Vera Wang

belt, vintage

With how cold it has been lately in Reno, I've had to forgo wearing most of my dresses for any attempt to stay warm! But this patterned wool dress seemed to be perfect for the weather conditions when I paired it with a turtleneck and leggings. These Vera Wang Riding boots were a natural choice for it with the bow details on the back...a super girly touch, which is why I put on my MAC lipstick in Amorous too. LOVE wearing lipstick now! It is such an instant glam factor to any outfit. I added this thin vintage belt for emphasis and length and then resisted my tendency to layering on the jewelry, by keeping it simple. I honestly felt like I was back in elementary school with this outfit, although then I hated wearing jumpers with turtlenecks that my mom bought me...I couldn't be happier to rock them now!

Spent Saturday morning sharing veggie omelets and lattes with Lindsay at 5th Street Bakehouse. It is the only coffee cafe/ bakery that serves Rice milk as an option for lattes in Reno. You think it would be offered at more places with its gaining popularity! However, I was excited none the less for this find! After breakfast, I spent most of the day in the library studying my life away...only three more months until I am done! But oh can't seem to come soon enough!


love&peace

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v-day

over-sized tee shirt,Urban Outfitters

peep toe wedge boots, Deena and Ozzy

rhinestone earrings, Urban Outfitters

skinny grey jeans, Silence & Noise; bag, Big Buddha

It has now become a tradition of mine that on Valentines Day, regardless if I have a Valentine or not, I indulge in a mini shopping spree for myself...this time I was happy to click away on Urban Outfitters. I found these amazingly comfort peep toe wedge boots by Deena and Ozzy for such a great deal that I was determined to make them fit (I hate buying shoes online because of sizing issues) and to my delight they fit perfectly, so much to where they feel like they are apart of me! I snagged this over-sized geometric tee shirt and these grey super skinnies with zipper details too. Again, this jeans are like a second skin and are the perfect length, hitting just below my ankles! A rare thing that happens for me with jeans! Just loved my luck with this order (I feel like I always have to send something back when I order online!!!) My Aunt Michelle got me on the brand Big Buddha for handbags. I have been looking for an over-sized black bag that can be my default bag for awhile now. When I was out shopping with a friend the other day,I was pleasantly surprised to find a Big Buddha bad on sale. There was no shopper's guilt after this purchase and have been wearing it with everything this past week. Love the option for a cross-the-body strap and side zippers for keys and my cell phone!


Reno is definitely known for the rapid changes in weather and this last week proved it! It was sunny, blue skies, no need for anything other than a light cardie to stay warm only days ago...and now?... it's been snowing for almost two days straight!!! So much to the fact that the University closed ( yes closed!) last night and this morning due to the snow! Too bad work never has snow days! Well I do enjoy the white flakes falling and wearing my new Sorel boots, but I could forgo the driving! There are already crazy people on the roads and adding snow doesn't help! Anyways, I am ready to dig up some more warm weather finds and post them soon!

peace&love

peaches

jean jacket, f21;

leotard, American Apparel

j

choker, vintage; trouser pants, H&M

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black flats, Chinese Laundry

I could not wait to create an outfit around these new trouser pants. A dear friend of mine just bought them for me in San Francisco and I instantly fell in love! The peachy vintage color, the zippers up the ankle, and the draping in the front! Ah my favorite details about them! Since most of the material lies near my hips, I decided to go with a fitting top for the purpose of good proportion. I was inspired by ballerinas by choosing my black leotard I got from American Apparel awhile back and tossing my hair up into a messy ballerina bun. I went simple with the jewelry by choosing a vintage gold intertwined choker and vintage-inspired earrings I picked up from Macys on a sale. The little vintage clutch I had found on a thrifting trip was the perfect accessory for the simplicity I was going for. I just adore combining styles of old hollywood and the ballet;it is the feeling of elegance and feminity. I know it comes from my Grandma Honey ( her real name is Helen but we called her Honey). She was definitely a women of grace and elegance.

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a cheer me up!

cardigan, F21; high-waisted grey skinnies, f21;

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Nothing lifts a mood like sprawling out at B&N with Megg, looking at fashion books! Perfect way to end a Sunday!

The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman is the next book I'm going to add to my collection! His photography is outstanding with his choice of elegance in style and lighting!

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VC Flats

jean jacket, f21; tee shirt, DIY; leather short, f21

leather purse, Mexico; ripped tights, DIY

lipstick, MAC (color: DIVA)

These photos are from awhile back when Andrew, Clint and I took a little photo adventure at Virginia City, NV.