Florals & Pastels

Shirt: H&M | Jeans: H&M | Tank: H&M | Shoes: JCP

This outfit is amazingly completely by H&M ('cept the shoes but more on them another time). I'm super pleased with what I found there. I'm guessing the Freedom Day sales are still in effect because about half the front of the store had those $5 and $10 signs we all know and love. These lilac jeans were a bit of an impulse buy, and they had a sale on jeans, but what I'm really stoked about are these babies right down here..




H&M &Denim High-Waist Jeans X

Now if you know me you know I live for high-waisted stuff. It just fits me better and of course it also helps that it makes me look all curvy and things. So I have been on the quest for high-waist anything for the past couple years and let me tell you they don't make it easy. If you follow me then you know that I generally thrift for shorts and buy Know Style's pants (for whatever reason they have the comfiest and most affordable high waist pants I've seen). But what they do not have is denim. Simple thing you'd think, but the only place I've seen it is American Apparel and lets be real nobody got time to be shelling out $90 for jeans. So let me tell you when I found these jeans at H&M on sale for $15 the sound I made was probably inappropriate.




Sleeveless Dress X | Floral Button Down | Black Tank | High Waist Jeans X | Lilac Jeans | Earrings

That's not even accounting for all the other stuff I found. Now I'm new to this whole "having the money to buy the things you need" thing so I haven't let myself go into H&M to shop for a few years at least cause they always have these ridiculous sales and I'm weak. But I just started at a new job (another graphic design position guys!!) and as luck(?) would have it I blew out my tire and while it was being fixed I was stuck at the mall with my first pay check. Haha, so naturally.. Ahem. To be fair I did technically need the things I bought.. I swear! Shut up.

Track Side Trench

Sleeveless Trench Coat: Thrifted, Blue Print Dress: Thrifted, Bag: Thrifted, Cream Chucks: Gift, Lips: Revlon Creme in #663 and #447

I am proud to say that this outfit is almost entirely comprised of thrifted finds. As I'm sure I've mentioned, my most recent trip to America's Thrift was MORE than successful and I've been just dying to wear some of the stuff I found. But if we're being honest here, trench coats aren't very practical, as was discovered while trekking through the woods for these photos, so I haven't exactly been able to wear any of my more interesting pieces yet. But that hasn't stopped me from being in love with it. I found it in very good condition and am impressed with all the detail work. Made of a suede-like fabric and featuring epaulets (my mother tells me), breast pockets, and patterned collar detailing, it's a very tailored piece. And because I'm weird I paired it with my "moo moo" dress - that I don't care how frumpy it is because I am so in love with the print and MAN it's comfortable - for an eclectic look in keeping with my personality.

So I was beyond pleased when Miss Demetria Wells (right) aka Astronaumica told me she was in a photography type mood today. These fantastic shots are her doing, and it looks like we're going to be collaborating often in the future. As she is a talented friend, I couldn't be happier to be working with her. Joined by my gorgeous roommate Chanele (middle) aka Chanele in Black we make quite the dynamic trio.

Speckled Mustard

Shirt: Forever 21, Skirt: Thrifted, Belt: Gift, Bag: Thrifted, Shoes: Aldo

I picked up this skirt at America's Thrift. I know, you're probably sick of hearing that store name but I can't say enough about how much I love it there. I make out like a king most times I go. And with thrifting being so hit-or-miss, I say stick with what works.

Besides that I'm wearing some oxfords, my absolute favorite type of shoe, with socks and tights. A fail safe combination for fall if you ask me. And then there's the sheer button-down and collar necklace from F21 and H&M, respectively. Would you believe that this shirt is about down to my knees? I love tying off my button-downs like that but I honestly didn't think it would work at that length. This shirt is one of the most versatile things I own. Since it's so light it's perfect to stick under a sweater, and its breathable for those horrible Georgia summers. If you haven't already, I suggest you stock up on these. Because seriously, with 60 degree days followed by 40 degree nights, multipurpose clothes are the only way I survive.

Thrifted Patterns

Cropped Hoodie: Thrifted, Printed Pants: Thrifted

I picked up these blue beauties at America’s Thrift Store - depressing place really but definitely worth the visit - during the week and am basically in love with them. They’re incredibly comfortable and I just love the pattern and the colors. I actually didn't like them when I first saw them, but they were $1.49 and then 70% off on top of that.. I mean really, it'd be a sin to walk away from a deal like that. So I figured, at worst, I could alter them or use the fabric to make something else.

But in the end, paired with this cropped hoodie also from a thrift store - with lace shoulder detailing which I LOVE - and a arm full of some of my favorite bracelets, I came up with this really comfy laid back outfit that was perfect for the last day of the week. I had early classes that day so I wore a forest green knit scarf too. It was pretty great really.