Ivy Leaguer

Even though this week is filled with studying, papers, and finals, I decided to get a little dressed up before I lose all my willpower to wear normal clothes and only run around in my bright yellow sweatpants (that I happen to be wearing while typing this post...). I didn't notice while we were taking these photos, but it looks like ivy in the background matches the design of my cardigan. Maybe it's also a "symbolic" sign that I should be buckling down and studying like an Ivy Leaguer...ha ha okay bad joke. 

Anyway, this is one of my favorite cardigans, but I feel like I never get a chance to wear it. The ribbon design is so whimsical that it can be a little hard to match, but I think it worked well with my cream lace top. I like the idea of mixing different textures, but keeping the color scheme fairly neutral so that the outfit doesn't have too much going on at once. 

P.S. This is officially my 300th blog post! It's crazy to me...it feels like I started this little blog just yesterday!

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Outfit Details:

Top—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (similar // remixed)

Cardigan—Anthropologie "Ribboned Rocket Cardigan" (remixed)

Jeans—AG Cuffed Tomboy (similar)

Belt—Nordstrom BP (similar)

Bag—Fossil (shop)

Boat Shoes—Sperry Top-Sider (shop)

A Little Bit of Everything

I'm pretty sure this outfit is the product of my indecisiveness. I couldn't decide if I wanted to wear color, lace, or florals...so I just threw them all together and called it a day! However, even though this outfit is a little busier than what I normally wear, I'm happy with how it turned out. As I mentioned in my last post, I snagged this skirt at a cute little boutique on London's Portobello Road. I like the fact that it is fitted, but still skims my knees. I hate when I have to constantly pull down short skirts because they ride up after I walk two steps down the street!!

Anyway, these photos were taken over in a Hollywood neighborhood near Grub. Andrew and I ate there for the second weekend in a row, because—believe it or not—my assignments for my sociology seminar require me to explore new parts of Hollywood each week. As much as I hate school sometimes, there are definitely perks to being a sociology major :)

P.S. I can't believe it is already February! Even though it has already been over a month, it still feels like I just left Europe yesterday...

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Outfit Details:

Lace Top—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (remixed // similar) | Floral Skirt—Appletree Boutique 

UK | Cardigan—Anthropologie (similar) | Boots—Anthropologie (similar) | Bag—Fossil (shop)

On the Island

{Chambray—Urban Outfitters (shop), Lace Top—Anthropologie (similar // remixed),

Skirt—Topshop (shop), Ankle Boots—Marks & Spencer (similar), Bag—Fossil (shop)}

I wore this outfit on a little excursion Andrew and I took with some friends to the smallest of the three Aran Islands, Inisheer. We took a ferry to the island off the coast of Galway and had a lot of fun exploring the beautiful landscape all day.

To stay warm, I made use of layers (two thermals underneath my shirt, as well as double tights!) and decided to get creative by layering one of my favorite lace pieces over my chambray top. If I was still living in LA, I would have worn the lace top underneath and thrown my chambray over like this. However, the cold Irish weather has encouraged me to be more experimental with my outfit choices and try new things to stay warm and fashionable. On top of that, I have noticed that layering collared shirts under clothing is really popular in Ireland, so this outfit is definitely inspired by the local style.

Stay tuned for more pictures from my island adventure!

Boboli

{What I'm Wearing: Top—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (remixed), Scarf—Forever 21,

Watch—DKNY (similar), Jeans—Holding Horses, Booties—Target (shop)}

After (sort of) climbing the Duomo, Andrew and I set out to explore the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The grounds were beautiful and filled with many fountains and white marble statues. However, one thing we found a little strange was the Egyptian obelisk that stood as a centerpiece in the garden grounds. While I understand the history behind the structure, it still looked a little out of place amidst all the Italian architecture...

P.S. You can check out all my posts from Italy so far here!

Catching Up

{What I'm Wearing: Top—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (remixed), Dress (under lace)—Old Navy,

Denim Jacket—Heritage 1981, Belt—Nordstrom, Earrings—Anthropologie (shop)}

I'm back from Italy and finally reunited with my laptop! I had originally planned to take it with me on the trip, but plans changed when I realized I was over weight on my carry on and sacrifices had to be made! Fortunately, the 600 pictures I took on my camera made it safely back to Ireland and are now uploaded on my computer waiting to be posted (when I finally have some down time...).

As for this post, these pictures were taken in Cork right before we left for Italy. Andrew and I hiked up a super steep hill off the city centre and there was a gorgeous view of the whole town waiting for us at the top.

P.S. I'm headed to Dublin tomorrow for our first of two study abroad orientations, but I can't wait to be back in Cork to start exploring more of the city!

Hollywood Forever

{Blouse—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (remixed), Maxi Skirt: Kaitlyn Clothing (remixed), Straw Fedora—university store (remixed), Earrings—Nordstrom, Belt—Nordstrom, Satchel—Anthropologie}

Before you stop following my blog because you realize my photos are taken in a cemetery...READ ON! Last Sunday, Andrew and I were fortunate enough to go to the Sigur Rós concert at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Sigur Rós is one of Andrew's all-time favorite bands, so I bought tickets for us to go for his birthday a few months back. The venue was really cool, and it was so weird to see the gravestones of so many classic Hollywood stars. Mr. Alfred Hitchcock is behind me in all my photos...

P.S. Other than the amazing music and the fun picnic we set up before the show, the highlight of my night was making eye contact with Joseph Gordon-Levitt on my way to the port-a-potties. He saw me staring at him and smiled back. It. Was. Awesome. 

The most important part of this photo is that it was taken by the actor who plays Kurt's dad on Glee.

And that is my claim to fame...The End!

Comfort Zone

{What I'm Wearing: Blouse—Anthropologie "Tulip Lace Shell" (shop), Jeans—AG "Stevie Ankle (similar // remixed), Earrings—Anthropologie (shop), Watch—DKNY (similar), Wedges—Cathy Jean}

The summer heat must be getting to me, because the other day I went rogue and wore this sheer lace blouse to my internship...with no camisole, no cardigan, no nothing! At my office, the dress code is fairly lenient and people pretty much wear whatever they want—ranging from dressed up pencil skirts to cut-off denim shorts and wedges. But, for me, wearing this sheer lace blouse with no lining was very out of character.

However, I must admit, this airy top was definitely a great way to beat the 90 degree heat and I think it's good for me to step out of my style comfort zone and try new things. Plus, I thought my favorite (and only...) purple pants would be the perfect piece to offset the sheerness of my top. And who doesn't love wearing purple pants? Actually probably a lot of people...but I'm just going to answer my own question and say NO ONE!!

Happy Friday!