can't get over how amazing these are

getting excited to go home and visit the LA LF... ahh so close!

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Nordstrom Rack holiday sale event

I spent all of last night praying that the snowstorm that hit this afternoon would hold off for the morning hours. My efforts payed off; we woke to an apparent winter wonderland, but it turned out to be lots of slush and no ice. We reached the Rack by about 9:30 and found it pleasantly uncrowded. Guess the visage of icy roads was a blessing in disguise. 


I managed to find another pair of Minnetonka slippers, Stem leggings for $7 (!!!) and...

flounce t.b.d. velvet tunic... perfect for the holiday season

these cropped Citizens... whoever said that seasonably correct shopping was in!?

 Joe's cigarette jeans

 

and this Original Penguin t-shirt for my amazing boyfriend.

(I may or may not have tried it on myself to determine whether it was borrow-worthy before purchasing it... I can't resist guys clothing sometimes, it's just so comfy!)

definitely a successful day of deal hunting

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eskimo love

 

 borrowed fur hat from Alaska, Elizabeth & James t-shirt, Splendid fleece cardigan, BLACK by moussy scarf, Free People feather necklace, Zara shorts, Trouve leggings, Hunter Original Tall High Gloss boots in Graphite Grey

I can't seem to get over how amazing this hat is, and can't resist borrowing it whenever I get a chance. It's so unbelievably warm & soft... someday I will own one.

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black & gold

Sam Edelman "Charleen"

Honestly the most comfortable flats I've EVER worn... I feel so lucky to have found these for about half their original price at Nordstrom Rack.

And tomorrow, weather permitting, I'll be looking for some great deals at their holiday party. PLEASE, God, let this blizzard hold off for a few hours.

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alll DONE!!

... with classes. finals are another story.

So this is my consolation prize to myself for managing 3 presentations, 2 club events, 1 exam and 1 paper within 2 weeks.

Free People Great Expedition Hat. I can't get over how furry it is... I need it to combat single-digit weather

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winter inspiration

 monochromatic navy blue.. I'm still addicted.

perfection in translating summer to winter

 this isn't something i would be caught dead in right now (it's 12 degrees in Ohio right now) but is perfect for the weather at home in LA. I love the flowy-ness & realistic looking floral print. So summery, but it's length and color adapt well to colder weather.

all from StockholmStreetStyle

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twin obsession

 favorites from Elizabeth & James spring 2011 lookbook

and while we're on topic about Mary-Kate & Ashley...

these are old... but it's soo refreshing to see Ashley bare teeth with a smile!

borrowed from Olsens Anonymous

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Nordstrom Holiday Party

It's been almost a month since I've updated.. the combination of Thanksgiving break and the semester coming to a close has kept me overly occupied. But with the snow falling softly but fast, I figured today was an ideal day to hibernate in comfy sweaters, with tea and Trader Joe's chewy eggnog cookies. yum. 

this past Thursday was the Kenwood Nordstrom's holiday shopping party. Needless to say, I couldn't resist the 9 extra rewards points per dollar, and ended up buying almost everything I had on my wish list. 

Minnetonka slippers... soo cozy!

 

this Miss Sixty peacoat in a gorgeous dark grey 

 

Free People velvet top... perfect for casual holiday parties

 and this Free People Navajo sweater that I've been lusting over since it came out in September

these and a few other things I purchased that night have set me up well for winter... just in time too!

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LF's Fall look books

earth spirit

drifter

 main line

officially obsessed.. and can't wait to be home for Christmas break so I can go visit their store on Robertson... so soon LA, SO soon!

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all blue

this just makes me want to wear monochrome outfits until i run out of things to put together in my closet. tomorrow, expect to find me clad in solid blue. the sartorialist is so inspiring!

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erin wasson/jalouse

love the print & chunkiness of this sweater. and begins the search for a suitable alternative...

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colorful insouciance

Isabel Marant spring 2011 lookbook

 insouciance is my new favorite word. just like these selections from the lookbook are my newest obsessions. some glorious day in the (hopefully) near future, I will be able to afford Marant on a regular basis & transform my wardrobe into insouciant Parisian chic.

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more fur

found this photo during my daily run-through of blogs on the Sartorialist. love the layered jackets, the off the shoulder knit and ESPECIALLY the fur boots.

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holiday glamour

I love holiday season parties... an excuse to dress up in the richest of fabrics, wear glitzy headbands and those expensive heels that just sit in your closet because college towns don't really cater to gatherings where drinks won't be spilled on your feet every 5 minutes. Also because it's the closest I feel as though I can get to the 20's... cocktail dresses abound.


Here are my favorites:

 Aidan Mattox

 DvF

 Winter Kate (#1 dream dress)

Suzi Chin

now if I happened to have the extra funds sitting away.. the Winter Kate would be in my closet right now. But of course I'll have to  settle for the Suzi Chin... which is not a bad alternative at all, of course.

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J.Crew Spring 11

normally J.Crew styling doesn't really appeal to me.. somehow, it's too put-together... but I always love their individual pieces. These three looks stood out from their spring collection; clearly I'm still obsessed with earthy, yet colorful, tones. 
But my most favorite thing about these photos? The hair styling. Just the right amount of natural.

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Lanvin♥H&M

see the entire collection here


the most disappointing thing about this? I won't have a single chance to get my hands on any of these pieces. I got excited because I realized that I had booked my Thanksgiving flight on the same day, which would require me to be up in Columbus anyways... but my flight is too early. And by the time I land in California, I have no doubt that it'll all be sold out. 


I have the best luck...

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project cure

I designed this shirt for a fashion show event that Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Delta Theta put on to raise breast cancer awareness. My first of many this school year, hopefully!!

I didn't use a pattern or anything... it was all very arbitrary & made in like 5 hours so it's not the most perfect thing ever. But I still love it.. so sparkly!

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Alexander McQueen S/S 2011

just gorgeous beyond belief. 

Exquisite detail... I can't get over the first black one.

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