3rd Time's a Charm

Shirt: Thrifted // Tank: Wet Seal // Jeans: Forever 21 // Shoes: Naturalizer // Earrings: Betsey Johnson

How awesome are these pictures? Liz is becoming a better photographer every time she takes my pictures! 5 points to...Ravenclaw for Liz! (I just decided her house now.)

I swear I have been wearing this outfit once every couple weeks trying to get pictures of it, and I have epically failed until today. I thrifted this lace shirt a while ago but I wasn't sure about it, but after wearing it a few times, I have decided I'm totally in love with it. It's feminine and neutral and surprisingly versatile. Do you have any recent purchases that pleasantly surprised you? 

P.S. How about this weather?! 45 and sunny, that's a heat wave in Wisconsin in January!

The Kate Factor: Kate Beckinsale

Today I am starting my new feature, The Kate Factor. A few months ago, I talked about doing this feature. Outfits inspired by my favorite Kate's. Today, I decided to start with my most favorite Kate, Kate Beckinsale. Many of you probably know her from the Underworld movies, along with Serendipity, Click and Van Helsing.

Kate Beckinsale is known for her simply chic outfits and muted color palette. You will most often find her in black's, grey's and navy's. She tends to stick to leggings or skinny jeans and boots. She has a great casual-chic look.

My inspiration:

Source

My interpretation: 

Shirt: Wal-Mart // Skirt: Target // Tights: Target // Leg Warmers: Kmart // Boots: Target

 I decided on this outfit inspiration because I wanted something that was a little more of a challenge. If there is one thing that I'm not very good at, it's wearing all black. I always want to add a bit of color. I did add a little bit of interest by wearing a striped shirt instead of the plain black, but it was still a big leap for me. I learned that it's not as scary as I originally thought, so I may start trying it more often. It can be very chic.

P.S. The lighting in the school library is awful and I apologize for not having a better place to take pictures!

Black and White and Red (Almost) All Over

Coat: Candie's // Jeans: Target // Boots: Target // Sweater: Target // Gloves: Kmart // Scarf: Wal-Mart // Purse: Epiphanie Bags

I would like to welcome my new photographer, my beautiful friend Liz! (I'm sorry, I don't have a picture of here today. Soon, I promise!) Although photography is not her main hobby, she is wonderful and I'm lucky to have her. 

So far, I have been pretty lucky with my winter pictures. We haven't had our usual below zero temperatures yet and the snow is still actually white and pretty. I have been looking at other blogs though and seeing the girls on the coasts (except Washington, I hear they got quite a bit of snow) is making me miss spring and summer. I'm already bored with my winter clothes. 

How are you dealing with the snow? Any fashion pick me up ideas?

Today's Outfit

Coat: Candie's // Pants: H&M // Boots: Kmart // Sweater: Target // Tank: H&M // Hat: H&M // Glasses: Ray-Ban // Necklace: Tiffany's

How to get out of a fashion slump without spending money:

1. Put on an item of clothing you haven't worn in a long time.

I haven't worn these pants in I can't even remember how long. They are a perfect in-between  regular and colored jeans. And they are super comfy!

2. Add color.

Nothing freshens up an outfit like some color. Especially now that it's officially winter and dull outside most days (unlike today).

3. Spice up your make-up.

I'm usually a minimalist when it comes to make-up, but when I do wear lip stick, it's normally red. Today I grabbed my bright pink to match my sweater.

4. Top it off.

I love love love hats, but I don't wear them too often. So when I do, it can be a real pick-me-up.

I'm pretty happy this slump didn't last very long. I found some clothes I haven't worn in a really time, which is amazing because most of them ended up in the Goodwill bags. One of my New Year's fashion goals was to work more with what I have and go shopping less. (I know, I have a lot of different categories of New Year's goals.) Although, I don't know how I'm going to survive all winter. It's only 4 degrees outside!

In a Slump

Sweater: Wet Seal // Tank: Wet Seal // Pants: Old Navy // Boots: Charlotte Russe // Glasses: Ray-Ban 

  

 I've been in a bit of a fashion slump as of late. I'm not sure if it's because I'm used to all my clothes, or I'm already over winter (yes, I realize that it technically just started), or maybe just because I've been working really hard at not blow drying and/or straightening my hair so I've been putting it up everyday.

I was at the mall the other day getting my computer looked at and while I was waiting, I was wandering around a couple stores. Everything in all the stores just looked the same. I wasn't planning on actually buying anything, but not finding anything I completely fell in love with was rather disappointing. Like I said, I'm in a slump. Advice anyone?