OOTD | back to it

Simple little outfit including my favorite jeans, books, and trend: plaid. I needed an extra layer and wore a khaki jacket from a couple of seasons ago and a white knit circle scarf.

I haven't been dressing how I would like since I've started college. I mostly wear leggings and sweatshirts because I have to be in class by 8am every morning. I do however dress up when I go out to lunch or hang out with my friends. Hopefully I'll have the time and energy to get back to blogging.

OOTD | plaid please

Though varied, the trends at my school are pretty distinct. Some students wear full workout attire, while others take on trends and show them off at school. I fall in the middle ground, where I don't particularly care and want to be comfortable, but also was to give off the vibe that I'm not trying that hard. Anyways, the girls I notice around campus wear some dark washed skinnies, comfortable shoes, a graphic tee, then top it off with a plait button down of some sort. They gave me inspiration today.

P.S. Everyday I've gone to campus I've worn a bold lip. Today it was a combination of Milani's Sangria & Revlon's Wine Not.

Band Tee- Coldplay Concert years ago

Jeans- AE High Rise Jeggings

Boots- Madden Girl

Plaid- H&M

My newest obsession is that the J.Crew Outlet near my hometown always has a 40% off sale plus they accept student discounts which is another 15% so the merchandise there is always a deal. I snagged this canvas laptop bag in the men's section and it has fit all my things perfectly.

OOTD | neutrals

I helped my mother and brother do a little back to school shopping hoping I would get some goodies too. I dressed strategically for shopping. This means wearing pieces that can go on and off easily. After back to school shopping I threw on my new boots and headed to the city for check out my new digs as a college student (a room at my aunt's house.) I tend to wear black on black whether it is required or not. I think I just like the ease of pairing black and black. This beige and cream striped cardigan has a very loose fit and drop shoulders, so its perfect to throw over any simple outfit. It seems that all my outfits are a pair of skinnies, a top, and a cardigan of some sort but I promise I'll add more variety soon!

Cardigan- Hollister

Black Burnout Top- Forever 21

Black High Rise Jeggings- American Eagle

Ankle Boots- Madden Girl

OOTD | monochrome

Today I was required to wear primarily black for my grandmother's entombment. As with all my family affairs I was allowed a relatively casual ensemble. Although it is summer, Bay Area mornings are always chilly, hence the thick cardigan. 

Cardigan- Old Navy

Black Skinnies- BDG

Black V Neck- J. Crew Outlet

Black Suede Booties- Urban Outfitters

OOTD | cobalt pop

Finally found a reason to wear my new cobalt jeans from J. Crew. I decided to pair the loud bottoms with muted colors on top. As an added bonus my nail color on my toes matched my jeans perfectly with Revlon Indigo Night.

Grey Tank Top- J. Crew outlet

Beige Cardigan- Old Navy

Gladiator Sandals- Sam & Libby for Target