*dream* shopping list

If I had all the money in the world (okay, if I just wanted to spend all the money I'm going to make...), here are the things I would buy:

1. A denim button-up shirt.  Okay... I may get one after I get my first paycheck (ka-ching).
2. TOMS flats, TOMS cordones, and TOMS corduroy classics (in pink or red, probably pink).  Can you see what I did here?!?  I love TOMS. So so so comfy.  I wore one pair of mine today! I already signed up to get an email notification when the new TOMS flats are available... win!

3. More Sizzix die-cuts for my pink Sizzix machine. I would love some different fonts for letters, a music note one, and some random shapes just for funsies.
4. Sperrys. I caved. My little sister got some for Christmas, and they actually were cute. Very cute.
5. COWGIRL BOOTS.  This is actually a must-buy for me. I'm in Texas, so I find that justifiable. :)
6. 10 boxes of Market Pantry's (you know, the Target food brand) mint chip ice cream sandwiches. Yum. Fact: I'm enjoying one right now ;)

My Crib

Ah!  My first time living solo.  I thought I'd be lonely, but that hasn't set in yet (thank goodness).  Let me enumerate the things I LOVE most about my apartment!

1. The four windows.  It's only mildly sunny and I don't have a single light turned on.
2. My bed (comfy, quiet)
3. The shower (nice and hot, and the water pressure is perfecto!)
4. My couches.  For one thing, they match.  Secondly, they are very, very comfy.
5. Location.  I go running in the subdivision (which is super nice, btw.  Big brick houses everywhere!) but outside my bedroom window is a major highway and railroad tracks.  So I don't feel isolated but I feel safe :)

Some pics of the place--filled with my stuff of course!

My kitchen

Love the colors of my Vera Bradley backpack and my lamp!

Living room :)

 Forgive me for the awkward spacing... I gave up trying to position the photos...

Giant closet... shoe love = true love 

Bathroom... haha

More nerdy... less fabulous

As I settle into my new apartment (holla!) and get used to the big city (woot!), I may blog a bit more about my surroundings and experiences as opposed to my fashion choices.  But a quick description of what I wore yesterday to do the Space Center Houston tour...  my favorite jeans: dark, slightly flared Levi's. I wore them with a black Aeropostale cami, a pale purple American Eagle cardigan, my grey-and-black striped TOMS, my key necklace, pearl earrings, and... my new deep purple trenchcoat!  Ahhhhh. I loved it. Trenchcoats are not only shape-flattering (with the tie around the waist), but in a cute color like purple they pack a punch.  The girl narrating the tram tour even complimented me on it... :)

Anyway, my apartment is bigger than I expected, and after Mom, Dad, and I (okay, mostly Mom and Dad) vacuumed and scrubbed (I unpacked), it looked great.  It's bright (with 4 windows) and in a very nice, protected neighborhood. As I'm typing this, I'm sitting at my own table, drinking a cappuccino, and wearing my pajamas still.  Just like in college, but with no classes to worry about.

I have a few errands to run today, but then it will be scrapbooking, Skyping, and chatting with my twinsie on our matching Droid Razrs. :)  Ah the life.  I also plan on taking some pics of the apartment and uploading my pics from yesterday to Facebook.  

Loving life, and loving Texas. :)

Work time!

Yesterday my mom, sisters, and I attached West Roads Mall, Target, and Kohl's, on the prowl for great clothes for work and necessary items for my apartment.  This will be my first time living on my own, so naturally we forgot a few things like a new lunch bag, toaster, etc. I think Mom is already making another shopping list.  On the clothes side of things, I got a haul!  I was looking for nicer blouses and jackets, and I managed to use lots of my giftcards from Christmas (always a plus!).

Take a look at the new additions to my 'professional' wardrobe:

 The yellow top is a nice blouse from New York & Co.  I plan to wear it under a black suit or tucked into a black pencil skirt.  The lace jacket is from Forever 21.  Lace is gonna be huge this spring, and I would love to find a tan pencil skirt or a rose-colored dress to wear with it.   The big black belt was super cheap--less than $5 at Forever 21.  Will look great over a dress (that I WILL own but don't at the moment) or clinching my pencil shirt.
 

The red blouse is from Express, and I will probably rock it on my first day of work!  The red is bold, but the fabric is sleek and the fit is superb.  Perfect for making a great impression. 

The green jacket is a personal fave: it's bright and will look great with black slacks.  Also, I can, to quote my mom, 'dress it up or down'.  Throw this jacket on with black jeggings and sandals or use it to dress up dark jeans for a nicer dinner.  Bought this steal at Forever 21.   Classy!

Howdy, Partner!

In less than a week (eek!), I'm heading to the great state of Texas for my first session of a co-op.  Which means that this weekend will be filled with shopping for things for my apartment and clothes for work/fun.  

I'm rather excited about the prospect of living somewhere slightly warmer, as I've been a Midwestern girl (born and raised).  I got to pack my sandals, tank tops, and bermuda shorts already!  On my upcoming shopping trip with my mom and my sisters, I'd like to buy a new swimsuit!  I'm actually going to look for a cute, sexy one-piece though.  Here are some cute ideas for one-piece suits:

 

You can find the black one at Target and the red one at Victoria Secret.  Personally, I LOVE the ruched style and the halter neckline... too cute!  Is it hard to find cute swimsuits in January? I don't even know.  

Anyway, I've also been contemplating buying a new pair of TOMS, but I just cleaned out my shoe closet and, despite throwing away about 10 pairs and sending 5 pairs to Goodwill, I probably have 60 left.  Note to self: don't need shoes! 

That's all for now, but y'all come back now!

New Years

Holla! It's now 2012, but I have yet to make any resolutions (updating my blog more might be one of them!).

Anyway, my newest fashion obsession, is... drumroll please... PINTEREST! Seriously, there are so many great fashion ideas floating out there plus DIY ideas for accessories. Anyway, check out the site for great ideas, and stayed tuned for another post soon!

It's been awhile...

It's been awhile since my last post, so obviously I've worn a lot of clothes between now and then... I apologize for not blogging more often.  Classes, Ultimate Frisbee, and band come first, but trust me, I've been trying not to slack in my outfit selection.

A few things I'd like to discuss:
-my recent staples
-my new favorite pieces
-some cute outfits I've worn
-the weather today :)

My recent staples:
-My black-and-grey striped TOMS.  I wear them everywhere and with everything (except sweats... for some reason, I think TOMS with sweats look stupid).
-The dark green, purple, and red v-neck t-shirts I bought at Wet Seal.  I think that every time I do laundry I wash at least two of them.
-Tank tops.  I only had one black cami, so when my mom and aunt took me shopping, I bought another black cami, a cream colored cami, a black/cream striped tank, a cream/tan striped tank, and a sparkly black tank top. Seriously, they are perfect for layering underneath sweaters, leathers jackets, or simple low-cut/see-through tops.

My new(ish) favorite pieces:
-My silver moon/star ring.  It reminds me of my dream to go to outer space.  When I feel down about school, it reminds me what I'm working towards... and it honestly encourages me.
-My green leather jacket. I bought it at Macy's last Thanksgiving, and I wore it for probably the third time on Friday.  And I rocked it.  Note to self: find more things to wear it with.
-My black Candie's jeggings/stretch pants.  I hate to call them jeggings because they're soft and not denim, but I hate to call them stretch pants because they are rather dressy... but I've already mentally designed multiple outfits to wear them with.

Cute outfits:
-Green leather jacket, black jeggings, black cami, my key necklace, my green bead dangly earrings, and black pointed flats (with zippers!).  Pulled my hair back by doing my usual side part and then twisting it.

-For Beauty and the Beast: black pencil skirt with my purple top (the sleeves are slightly puffy) tucked in.  Pointed black heels, pearl earrings, and my black-and-white patterned trench coat (see right) completed the outfit. Oh, and don't forget my perfect over-the-shoulder, navy purse (also from NYC last Thanksgiving).
-Purple v-neck, light blue jeans (Aeropostale, slightly flared), pearl earrings, black-and-grey TOMS, navy zip-up hoodie underneath and black and white jacket... perfect for a colder day and shopping with my mom and aunt!

The weather here is lovely today though slightly windy.  Have to admit, I'm loving it.  I should be outside, but instead I'm taking care of random business in my dorm room.  Boiler Brass game tonight, so I'll be rockin' the sparkly gold TOMS with bumblebee knee socks. :)

Boiler up and dress up!