a blazer makes it official

As promised, I've got an outfit post for you all!  Not quite so traditional, it was really different shooting pictures inside. I was also working with a new photographer, who is obviously awesome to be able to make me look not absolutely ridiculous.

Since it's been quite a bit warmer lately, I pulled out one of my favorite light lacey dresses... but here's the exciting part: WITHOUT TIGHTS!  I know, I'm wild.  And with the help of one of the roommates, I made it semi appropriate for the season with the navy blue blazer.  I think in the past week, I have worn a blazer with ever single outfit.  It's becoming an obsession.  I was also extremely excited to wear my new yellow nail polish!  Be prepared to cover your eyes from bright nail polish through out the spring.

 

 With the photographer!  Isn't she just the bomb.com. 

[blazer: borrowed, Forever 21, dress: Target, booties: H&M]

I'll be heading to Wilmington for the next couple days where I'm so excited to visit with friends and go shopping at some of my favorite places!  I'm hoping I'll be able to fit a post in or two, but you can definitely expect plenty of pictures.

i hope i don't jinx it

Considering I live in a town that last year, got more snow than parts of Alaska, it probably is a little too early to be excited for spring, but I can't help it.  And if I'm getting too excited God is encouraging it because this same town that got all that snow last year was running balmy 67 degrees yesterday!  This morning I couldn't help but break out my very summery boyfriend pants (my only pair with holes in them).

I sadly could not get a shot of my entire outfit before I left this morning but here are a few more things I'm excited for this spring...

Getting all my colorful keds, oxfords, and flats out-- I'm okay with putting my boots in the trunk for a while.

 All the spring magazines and catalogs that just came in that I can read on the beach, and start my spring shopping lists.

 My favorite picture of spring break three years ago, which will hopefully prove as a model for how this spring break is going to shape up!


Last thing, here's a few pictures from a couple weeks ago (I ended up leaving my camera at home. oops.) I'm also excited to spend some time with the crazy family for a couple days.  So much to look forward too!

I'm definitely going to try to get a full outfit shot in before I leave for spring break at the end of the week.  It's been way too long.  Until then, Happy early spring!

so this is what sunshine looks like

A while back, I posted some pictures from a shoot for one of the roommates' portfolio; she is an apparel and textiles major (my minor) here at Appalachian and she is extremely good at it- or at least I think so and that's all that counts, right? 

 As I looked through these photos, meanwhile hiding out in the apartment from the bit of Antarctica that has taken residence in Boone, I was reminded of a brighter and sunnier time.  It's called summer.  Or maybe early fall?  Still, even though I don't look as good as a vampire this pale and the simple act of getting dressed is exhausting due to the layers required, it is good to be back in the snow.  Hopefully there will be future posts showing the use of my multiple pairs of new boots I'm getting extremely good use out of.

One last thing, you may notice a lack of recognition to the locations I bought my clothing.  That would be because a majority of the clothing is made by the ridiculously talented roommate!  Good news for everyone: she has an Etsy site so you can still shop here.  Do it!

Lovely Lace

earrings: Bead Box, dress: H&M, boots: Urban Outfitters

Earlier this week and last week I pulled out all my tights, scarves, hats, and boots.  My cousin, who is visiting for the weekend, even offered to bring up my fall and winter coats from home.  But of course, whenever I get excited/prepared for the start of a new season, it flips the other way.  Today was a nice and sultry 70 degrees.  So I shed the tights (for now) and got a chance to wear the white lace dress I got for my birthday, in September...

I love lace, but I still like to counter everything so it doesn't look too girly.  So what better than some faux combat boots.  I just got another pair that are more appropriate for cold weather, and will likely be making regular appearances. 

I guess all I can do for now is appreciate ths warm weather while it's here.  Afterall it's supposed to be one of the coldest winters for a while!  I do love layers.