Oh, How Pinteresting: Scarves

I need to invest in more scarves!

Hurricane Sandy!!

I guess the downfall of living at the beach would be that any sort of tropical system in the Atlantic will affect us. Sandy has been my first storm to impact Wilmington since I have been here. My mom came to visit me today, which was perfect because campus is dead (no Halloweekend here). We went to lunch and went shopping, and had tons of fun. I miss her a lot, so it is awesome when she comes to visit. I dressed specifically for rain today, and I was thrilled to get to wear my duck boots!!

Shoes: Sperry Topsiders, Socks: Target, Brown Jeans: Forever 21, Cardigan: Banana Republic, Watch: Charming Charlie's

After my mom left, I got into some sweat pants and decided to just chill for the rest of the night. I sat down and monogrammed a few things. My mom got me a fleece vest today, and I was really excited to monogram it when I got back. I also did a pair of running shorts; I am slowly but surely on my way to having everything I own being monogrammed.

Oh How Pinteresting!

I'm in love with this outfit! Neon pink and polka dots! Can it get any better?

How amazing is this bag? I want it! It is so versatile and adorable!

Halloween costume this year? 

I love the anchor on this and just about everything else about it! So cute!!

I don't have a winter jacket or pretty much any jacket that isn't a sweatshirt. I don't like to get hot when I'm inside, but when I'm outside I pay for my pickiness. I think that a fleece vest would fix my issue. This North Face one is adorable, but I don't know if I could make that fun pattern work on a daily basis.

Red Cords

Colored pants seem to be everywhere this fall, and I've been wanting a pair of dark red-ish pants for a while now. I have yet to make the purchase, but J Crew has a pair of toothpick cords in the exact color that I am looking for. Here is how I would style them!

Houndstooth Everywhere!

I'm currently on fall break, so I had absolutely nothing to do since both of my parents were out of town and my brother was at school. (It would be a lot better if all colleges had breaks at the same time) I decided to go to the mall and just kill some time. I actually looked at the Michael Kors watch that I want in three different store; I can't wait to be able to buy it! Anyways, as I was window shopping I noticed a lot of houndstooth printed items. Here were a few of my favorite:

This jacket from J Crew was adorable, but it had elbow patches which I am not a fan of.

Target had quite a few houndstooth items, and this scarf immediately caught my eye. I had no choice but to buy it.

Madwell opened up in my mall right before I moved to school, so I never got a chance to look in it. They have some of the most adorable sweaters, and this patch houndstooth cardigan is no exception.

I rarely shop in Urban Outfitters, but I was trying to kill time so I just stopped in to browse. If I was intending to spend money, I probably would have bought these leggings.

Also at Target, I saw some hounds tooth flats, but I cannot find the exact pair online. They were similar to the ones above but without the bow and they look more boxy, similar to a loafer.

How do you like the houndstooth print? Would you purchase any of these items?

Bipolar Weather Outfits

Monday: It was quite chilly today. I got to wear my new boots which I love!

Plum Sweater: Express

Black Leggings: Khol's

Brown Riding Boots: Rampage

Gold Watch: Charming Charlie's

Tuesday: It was still brisk today, and I had two tests. I opted for a super comfy outfit.

Green and Grey Striped Top: American Eagle

Jeans: Gap

Boat Shoes: Sperry Topsiders

Watch: Khol's

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

Wednesday: It was much warmer today, and I wasn't very productive. I didn't leave my building for anything other than dinner, so I wasn't trying to hard to look awesome today.

Teal and Navy Shirt: Nordstrom's

Khaki Shorts: Forever 21

Platinum Sandals: Jack Rogers

Mint Watch: Target

Thursday: It was warm today, and I decided to dress up a bit since most of my classes were outside of my dorm. 

White Cardigan: Forever 21

Pink Shorts: J Crew

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

Elephant Necklace: Forever 21

Mint Watch: Target

Does your weather change as rapidly as good ole Wilmy's does?

My Savings "Account"

I have noticed that since I haven't been babysitting or working since I came to college, I no longer have any spending money. I am very fortunate to have a dollar store biking distance from my dorm! I decided that saving up some money soley for spending on clothes and accessories and craft supplies would be a good idea. I saw this pin on Pinterest about saving every five dollar bill that you get, so when I moved in I started to put all of my fives into this cow piggy bank I got from my best friend's sister for Christmas last year. I've been at school for a month, and I've already saved almost $70 (that doesn't even include coins.)

I have also already decided what I want to spend my money on when I get enough.

I am in love with this Michael Kors Parker Chronograph Watch! I love the rose gold, and the tortoise band! It is so beautiful, but not something I would usually splurge so much money on. However, I think I would feel better about spending so much since it is money that I saved up for the sole reason of spending it. I still have quite a ways to go to get to $250, but I will eventually get there and this baby will be mine.

Polka Dot Outfits!

I wore this dress to the mall, and we ended up stopping at this black light, glow in the dark mini golf place. The white dots looked awesome under the backlights. I'll put a picture of that below!

Dress: My mom gave it to me, but I think she got it at Dillard's

Skinny Black Belt: Target

Elephant Necklace: Forever 21

Texas Necklace and Charm Bracelet: James Avery

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

This s not the best quality picture, but oh well. I absolutely love these shorts and wish I had more places to wear them! I also love the back of the shirt because there are bows on the top part and its adorable!

Polka Dot Shirt: Forever 21

Scalloped Shorts: Old Navy

Black and Gold Bracelet: Charming Charlie's

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

I am loving polka dots right now, if you couldn't tell.

Two Casual Outfits

I'm not a huge fan of wearing running shorts and t-shirts to class everyday because then my cute clothes never get worn. I also just feel more confident when I'm dressed up.

Chambray Shirt: American Eagle

Hot Pink Shorts: J Crew

Black Sandals: Jack Rogers

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

T-shirts are super comfy, but aren't very flattering or cute. I tucked mine into white shorts and belted the shorts. I think it helps make a t-shirt look more put together. (BTW this was before Labor Day)

T-Shirt: School Bookstore

White Shorts: Forever 21

Brown Braided Belt: Target

Platinum Sandals: Jack Rogers

Pearl Bracelet: Forever 21

Charm Bracelet: James Avery

First Day of Classes Outfit

My first day of college classes were on Wednesday, and so far so good. I've already had a good bit of work to do, and I can already tell ti will be way more challenging than high school. I have a few school related posts plan. Sorry I've been lacking on posts moving in and getting ready for school has been stressing me out lately. Here's what I wore to my first two classes of college.

Sheer Brown Button-Up Shirt: The Fashion Q

Terra Cotta Shorts: TJ Maxx

Pearl Necklace: Somewhere in San Diego

Pear Bracelet: Forever 21

Gold Watch: Charming Charlie

Gold Sandals: Jack Rogers

Fall Shopping List

A lot of people like the fall for the clothes. Personally, I hate being bundled up and  constricted in long clothes, but I don't really have a choice. I may not like wearing the clothes, but picking them out sure is fun. Here is what I'm going to shopping for this season.

Riding Boots!

These Steve Madden boots are perfect and I want them, but they are $150. That may be a little out of my price range. 

Black Leggings!

My leggings have seemed to disappeared out of my room. Oh well they were cheap and didn't fit right, so I'm not to sad to part with them. These J Crew leggings look like a good replacement. 

Long Cardigans!

I love wearing long cardigans over skinny jeans or leggings. It is such a comfy combination. I got a few longer cardigans from Nordstrom last year, but I really like these from American Eagle.

Scarves!

I have never been too into scarves, but I think they are an awesome way to add color to an outfit while still being functional.

Rain Boots!

At my school, when it rains, it pours. I mean floods! It rained during my orientation and I ended up having to walk around barefoot all day, which is probably kind of dangerous. I will definitely be needing a comfortable pair of rain boots, and I love these grey Hunter boots.

Quarter Zip Sweatshirts!

I love sweatshirts that don't have hoods and only unzip a little ways down. I have two, and I can't get enough of them. I love this one from Vineyard Vines; the color is PERFECT!

Slouchy Sweaters!

I absolutely love loose, baggy sweaters. They are just so comfy and can be styled with skinny jeans for a more dressed up look or leggings for a casual, laid back look. I am going to start stocking up on these.

A Passion For the Sea

It's tax free weekend, so I had no choice but to go shopping. I got a few things, but my favorite purchase (well my dad bought them for me) were a new pair of Sperry Top Siders. I have a classic pair of brown boat shoes from 8th grade, but they are pretty worn out and need replacing.

These are the adorable boat shoes I got! I have been loving leopard print lately, and these are perfect. I decided to get the brown ones instead of the black because I felt like they would go with more things. 

After looking around the store I wanted to just buy everything. Here are a few of my favorite things I saw.

Love the floral print on these. They could add a pop of color to almost any neutral outfit.

Seriously, I love seersucker. Who doesn't?

UNCW colored loafers!

'Merica!

Pink and green is the best color combination ever created!!

Lilly Got It Right

My college doesn't have a football team, so dressing up for game days isn't really possible. However, I am going to find reasons to dress up; basketball games maybe? My schools colors are navy, gold, and teal (or green). Lilly Pulitzer has so many cute things with my schools colors in them, and it makes me super excited. I really hope that I can wear some of these one day.

From left to right:

Cassie Dress Slub

Tylar Dress (I absolutely love this one. The wave patter in the gold is just so perfect for a school at the beach.)

Laney Dress

From left to right:

Cody Cardigan Sweater

Izzie Top and Luxury Capri

Elsa Top

And these Set in Stone Sandals will be perfect with anything. The navy and gold together is beautiful.