The thirteen year old girl in me still dreams of the day that The OC comes back for a 5th season. And dreams of the day Seth Cohen falls in love with me. I know both are totally unrealistic at this point but the least they could do is put the damn series on Netflix, yah hear me ladies?! (Til' then, DVD's will do.) Like the t-shirt junky that I am, I found this shirt on Nylon's site (made by Yatt Clothing) and knew I needed it to add to my collection. I mean, Seth Cohen really was my first love so why not have a t-shirt to show my devotion.

My everyday look is very similar to this. Graphic tee with a chunky piece of jewelry. I love the contradiction. T-shirts are so easy, it's just really fun to throw a big necklace on to off-set the casual vibe. I even added this Olive & Oak cardigan to add just a little more to the look. I grabbed this at Flock because I was just SO cold! It just happened to match my outfit perfectly. Leopard usually only catches my attention if it's a bit more subtle but the size of the print with the unexpected red is just perfect.

And for just a little fun, here's a quick look into the chaos at our apartment when I ask Nick to give me a hand with an outfit look. This time we found ourselves in the bathroom, since it's where you'll find one of the only empty walls in our place. Jasper just couldn't miss out on a photo-op either.

Twenty four

I turned 24 last Tuesday! I had a a great birthday week that consisted of dinner & cake with my family (Jack wasn't too sure what to think of the family singing "Happy Birthday"), date night with Nick, and some birthday celebrating with my friends over the weekend. So lucky to be surrounded by such amazing family, friends, boyfriend, co-workers.

Obviously I had to celebrate my birthday in style. I grabbed a Chaser Brand pullover, similar to this Flock piece that I'm so in love with. And I paired the relaxed sweatshirt with this sequin skirt. I actually made this skirt a little while back (See it here from my look-book shoot). Pulled this look together with some slouchy socks and ankle boots and rocked out on the dance floor.

Houndstooth.

While I was in school, I was interning at Emerson by Jackie Frasier Swan. Super cool designer, super cool women's fashion. Clothes made for the sophisticated bad ass bitch.One of her favorite prints was hounds-tooth, which for me, wasn't really a pattern I had quite yet taken a liking to. Slowly that changed. Since then, I have yet to find that one pattern of hounds-tooth that I felt suited me. I bought this crop top on a whim, I was on my way to the cashier at Forever 21 and saw this on a shelf that was obviously too high for my 5'3" frame. But desperate times called for desperate measures and I found a way to reach it. The top is absolutely what I was hoping for. The perfect crop fit to wear with any maxi or even high-waisted shorts/skirts. But also a heavy weight fabric so it's perfect for all seasons. (The exposed zipper is also a nice little detail.) I eased myself into the pattern with a simple black skirt. But brace yourselves because now I'm dying to pair it with leopard print or even plaid!

Outfit Details //
Maxi Skirt: Forever 21
Top: Forever 21
Necklace: Francesca's
Shoes: Jessica Simpson via DSW

Super Hero

You know those days where you don't want to get out of bed?.. That was today. I reached for my hair elastic and my most comfortable cardigan. This one particular cardigan is more like a cape, or even a blanket for when you feel like wrapping yourself up. Couldn't be more perfect for a day like today. In a lame attempt to spice up my outfit, I threw on a chunky necklace that I knew would be the focus of my attire. Maybe tomorrow I won't be such a lazy lady!

Outfit Details //

Oatmeal Cardi: Francesca's

Tank: Gap

Denim: H&M

Ankle Boots: American Eagle

Bag: Artemis Design Co.

Jewelry: Francesca's

New VC Suede Booties

I have been on the prowl for a new pair of cognac suede ankle boots. I'm pretty particular though.. Needs: wooden heel, not too orange/not too brown, can't have any buckles or cut-outs, needs a heel between 2"-3.5" but not a bit higher. Blah blah blah. Well, I found these Vince Camuto ankle boots at TJ Maxx for $40 and I was obsessed. I had to go back the very next day and now they're all mine.