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