a fashion conversion

necklace: Francesca's|| top:The Runway Seven | jeans: Loft|| sandals: Similar|| bracelets: Similar

When I first saw that the high waisted jeans were coming back into fashion I was quite skeptical & scared to see what this meant for women everywhere.  In my mind high waisted jeans were on the same level as denim overalls, i.e. cute when you're a small child but once you hit adulthood you look like a train conductor in them (overalls not jeans).  However, my mind was totally changed when I got these highwaisted periwinkle jeans at Loft, and the best part?  They were $10.00!!  I didn't even notice them at first until another customer pointed them out to me and said "you need to try these on, they would look amazing on you!"  While I don't agree with that amazing part, I was sold as soon as I tried them on.  I love the fit & feel of them, and the floral print adds a cute & feminine touch.  So, that is how I crossed over to believing that some 90's-2000's fashions are worth repeating.  But not overalls, never overalls.  And please please do not be tempted to buy those horrible whitewashed ones that I keep seeing everywhere, they will make you look like a window cleaner.    

~Amy

  

I haven't been this excited about Friday since last Friday

This is definitely a more laid-back, casual office look but one that could also easily transition from work to a night out!  I am really not a fan of the 'Tribal' look that is so popular right now but I loved this maxi dress and I felt like the tribal elements were subtle enough that it wouldn't bother me.  The sequins provide great texture to an otherwise simple navy maxi dress, and the side slits keep it interesting (and keep you cool in the summer months).

I simply added a black cardigan over the dress to wear it to work, and then simple grey ballet flats to complete the look.  The dress looks great with heels, but since the slits go a bit above my knees I felt that heels made it a bit less office appropriate.  

I loved this outfit with a messy side-braid and a simple rhinestone head band; the head band added the perfect compliment to the dress.  Since the dress has plenty of sparkle I didn't add any jewelry.  I know my braid is not nearly Elsa-worthy but I think I would need more hair for that to happen.

Maxi Dress: Express

Flats: Target

Cardigan: Target

Head Band: Charming Charlie

I'm dreaming of a white... sandy beach

Hey, y'all!
   It's been a long time since I've done anything on this little corner of the internet.  Life has been getting busier and busier lately, which, of course, means I want more and more to procrastinate.  So, in an effort to pretend I don't have a long to-do list waiting for me, here's a fashion post from Colorado.  I think this outfit perfectly conveys how I felt about going to class this morning  -- I wanted to be on a beach.
   If you know me at all, you know I'm not always the beach-y type.  Maybe it was something about the way the weather was this morning.  Or the way this outfit makes me feel like listening to the waves.  Or maybe it's just because I have an upcoming exam that I don't want to think about.  Whatever the case (and we all know it was the exam), you'd better believe the windows were down on the way home, letting in the warm air and letting out the Keith Urban/Kenny Chesney sing-along that I know everyone wanted to hear.

This is one of my favorite dresses I own.  It's so breezy, long, and comfy.  The shirt is my sister's, but it's also one of my favorite things to wear.  So, I braved the combo and tried something new (for me) by putting the shirt over the dress, then tying a knot.  I may or may not have spent about 5 minutes tying a knot over and over again until I could figure out a sweet spot that wouldn't look odd.

 sunglasses: Target

shoes: Sam & Libby (no idea where they came from. My mom spoiled me)

dress: Lauren Conrad (from Kohl's) | shirt: Old Navy

That's all, folks!  If you're often a fellow procrastinator, I'm sorry this post wasn't long enough to really delay what you need to do.  But you can always stall by reading more posts! ;)   If you're the type to find motivation when you need it, please know that you're a special kind of person and the rest of us don't understand you envy your drive.

~Holly

It's Summer Time!

It's finally summer time!!  We hope you all are enjoying the heat, cooling off by the pool & BBQing, cause we sure are!  When it comes to summer fashion I'm all for beachy vibes and boho looks. Which is why this crop top (BTW, we will have a post on how to wear crop tops while looking classy & not trashy, so stay tuned!) & high waisted skirt is one of my new favorite combos for the summer, it's so light and airy while still feminine.  Since it's almost always in the 90's here this is the perfect outfit for staying cool while still looking cute!  

  

Oh and P.S.

I used this hair tutorial from TIU for my beach inspired waves.  It's such an easy tutorial to follow and I loved the results, let us know if you try it out and how you like it!

~Amy

Top: Forever21|| Skirt: Forever21|| Sandles: Target|| Necklace: Francesca's