denim and stripes

Gap sweater // J Crew denim shirt // Old Navy jeans // Nine West boots // Fossil watch

This denim shirt is probably my most worn article of clothing (the over sized striped shirt I'm also wearing is a close runner up.) I'm convinced a denim shirt is appropriate in all situations- with any outfit, worn anywhere, in any season. I'm sure there are exceptions, but I have yet to find any.

-K. 

coral&tan

 

Forever 21 sweater and jeans // Francesca's necklace // River Island boots

So I've spent the past week in Greensboro visiting my boyfriend, friends, and family...and of course the main reason was because my University, UNCG, was having our homecoming! I got this necklace to wear with my dress (navy and cream chevron-hopefully will be blogging it soon!) and have come to the realization that it matches a ton of my outfits...something totally okay with me.

- A.

black and army green

Nine West boots // Lucky Brand jeans // Roxy shirt // J. Crew vest // Fossil watch // thrifted bag

They may not look it, but I treated myself to a brand new pair of black leather boots. In these pictures you might call them more the color of... oh I don't know... dirt, but I assure you, they're black. I blame the beer festival I attended earlier in the day at the Navy Yard. It turns out that this week I didn't only treat myself to a brand new pair of boots, but also a brand new bottle of boot cleaner. 

-K.

vest

 

 Marshall's skirt // Thrifted vest // Forever 21 bracelets 

So there's a funny story about this vest...While visiting Katina last year, one night we went to a "vest party" and thus made a trip to the thrift store to find options. There were plenty to choose from: funny patterned vests, crocheted vests, denim vests, and I think there was even a Winnie-the-Pooh one in the mix! I ended up choosing this black one because I thought it looked cool, but I never imagined that I would wear it again. I was trying on clothes this morning and came across it, then figured out that it's actually something cute I can wear in real life-- not just to themed parties.

- A.

sandals in the fall

 

 

Talbots top // Grandmother's bracelet // Banana Republic earrings // Forever 21 Jeans // Pour La Victoire sandals

Today the weather was perfect, which is a little odd considering it's the middle of fall! I was planning on wearing some of my boots this week, but turns out it's going to be a little too warm for them...and thus my sandals have made a return from the back of my closet (in which they had just recently been put). I'm not going to complain however, because before I know it the weather is going to be freeeezing!

- A.

trench

the Gap trench // H&M shirt and pants // Urban Outfitters flats // Fossil watch

The trench coat always felt a little too adult for me, but as soon as I landed a job I went out and got one. It's finally gotten chilly enough in DC to wear it, and I have to say I instantly feel like a grown-up when I put it on.... well as much of a grown-up that still refers to adults as "grown-ups." 

little birdies

 

Banana Republic earrings // Forever 21 jeans and bangles // Talbots flats// Black Rain top

This top has been in my closet for at least a year, but for some reason I have only ever worn it once. I'm not sure why, because when I tried it on this morning I realized that I do indeed like it! It has a really neat cross-hatch bird pattern all over it and a side tie at the bottom...I for one am glad that I have rediscovered this top!

- A.

menswear

thrifted shirt // the Loft scarf // Volcom jeans // thrifted bag // mom's shoes

I have this problem... when I go into thrift stores (which is often) I gravitate towards the mens'  XXL section. Obviously when I came across this chambray button down, I didn't stand a chance. Generally, these shirts end up on the floor in the back of my closet, but this guy is an exception. Since I bought it, I think I have worn this shirt through every season with just about every pair of pants and shorts I own. $5 well spent.