NYE 2011: Daytime Sequins

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Forever 21

Denim Jacket: Life in Progress via Forever 21

Skirt: Shop Kempt. "Emella Sequin Skirt" (here)

Watch: Michael Kors

Flats: Steve Madden

I wore this to see The Ides Of March during the day on New Year's Eve. Originally, I had planned to only wear this sequined skirt for NYE at night, but I loved it so much that I wanted to get some wear out of it during the day (of all days to sport sequins...I'm pretty sure NYE takes the cake). So, to make it daytime appropriate, I dressed it down with a cotton top, denim jacket, and swapped the black ankle booties I was planning to wear with it at night for simple black flats. Although I still got a few strange looks from some people in the movie theater, I was pretty proud of myself for boldly sporting sequins during the day.

P.S. This skirt is by far my favorite Shop Kempt. purchase so far. They are one of my lovely blog sponsors (based right out of my hometown!) and if you haven't checked them out already...I highly encourage you browse their online boutique. You can see other bloggers styling their items here!

P.P.S. Happy 2012! Here's to my first post of the new year!

Looking Back: Eleven Outfits for 2011

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As the year comes to a close, I thought I should do a little reflecting on this blog of mine. Six months ago, I took a risk and started this blog, unsure of how it would be received. However, I have been overwhelmed by all the positive feedback I have gotten from it, and I truly appreciate all the support I have been given. Starting a blog was always something I wanted to do, and I am so happy that I waited until the right time to start one so that I could really give it my all.

So, here are eleven outfits from the last half of 2011. Feel free to take a walk down memory lane with me and revisit some of my first posts! Compiling this post was fun because it was interesting to see how much my blogging style has changed over the past six months. However, I've still got the same lovely amateur Canon point-and-shoot camera and I'm still working with the same closet (well...with a few minor additions here and there).

I hope for 2012 to bring even more positive changes to this blog and my personal style.

{bonus outfit: remember this?}

Happy New Year! I wish you a happily clothed and caffeinated 2012!

Getaway

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Nordstrom BP

Camisole: Anthropologie

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity via Buffalo Exchange

Crossbody Bag: Fossil

Watch: Michael Kors

Flats: Anthropologie "Doily Flounce Flats"

Living on my own at college, it's weird to transition back to living at home over school breaks. So to get away from home for a bit, we took a mini-trip up to Venice Beach for a couple of days. Ever since seeing Because I Said So and Valentine's Day, which both feature scenes at the historic Venice Canals, I had wanted to visit them. The canals definitely did not disappoint and it was nice to stroll up and down the bridges looking at all the wonderful houses that I will most likely never be able to afford...unless I win the lottery (still my back-up plan).

We also ventured over to the main area of Venice Beach, which was significantly less quaint than the canals. However, the street performers, graffiti walls, "medicinal" smoke shops, and rows of trinket booths definitely gave the beach some...character. Needless to say, I think I will stick to Santa Monica whenever I have the urge to go to the beach in LA.