New School Year

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School's back! It's official; the whole campus is overrun with undergrads again. I happen to love the hustle and bustle of a busy campus, but it sure slows the wi-fi down!

I love pairing something sweet and feminine against a slightly "tough girl" look. Today, I paired a forest green skater dress (mine was a gift) with a soft pink cardigan from Target. Black leggings make this work-appropriate, and a little dash of pink, sparkly eyeshadow made me feel a little more made-up than normal. I've got a bad habit of wearing my trusty brown cross body purse with everything, but for some reason I really liked the contrast today. 

Is it a faux pas to pair black shoes and a brown purse? If it's wrong, I guess I don't want to be right!

Neutral Palette

Neutral Palette via Polyvore

Back in the swing of things! Sorry to take off on you so suddenly, but a girls got to enjoy the summer before it's over, no?

Here's a quick little outfit I picked out on an unusually cool day. Fall is just around the corner, and I can't wait!

Jeans by H&M, tank by Old Navy. Purse is still available at Target in a handful of colours (I love the coral one!) and jacket is an old favourite; I think I picked it up at Anne Taylor.

Scarf/Vest Refashion

I'm always looking for new ways to wear my favourite closet staples, so when I came across this tutorial on how to turn a scarf into a vest, I instantly pinned it. It took me awhile, but I finally got around to wearing this look out and about, and I remembered to snap a picture for you!

My Mister and I went on a great double date with another married couple to see Much Ado About Nothing at this hip little theatre in town. This scarf/vest was just what I needed to bring some interest to my otherwise bland outfit. (Tee, jeans, flip flops... can you tell it was the weekend? Hah!)

If you've seen this floating around Pinterest and haven't tried it yet, I totally recommend it! This is a great way to get a little extra wear out of your prettiest rectangular scarves.

Sweet Fellowship

Sweet Fellowship via Polyvore

A little Sunday style for all of you. This Sunday was our last home fellowship group for the summer, and I'm a little sad we're taking a break!

This may just be one of my favourite outfits. I really wanted to wear this navy dress, which was gifted to me two Christmases ago by my sisters-in-law. The only trouble is that the top is a bit revealing! I paired it with a raspberry cropped cardigan I've owned forever, and this fun bird-print scarf that I also received as a gift. Voila! Problems solved, and it looks just perfectly put-together for a Sunday afternoon.

This post is linking up to the Fashion & Faith link party! Click through to see more beautiful (and modest) outfits, including an incredible pink and lime pairing by Ruby Girl.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty on Polyvore

Argh, Mondays! Sometimes I'm really excited to start the work week (weird, I know, but I'm living out my dreams in graduate school!) and sometimes... well... not so much. Today was a little bit of both. I'm still totally wiped out from our very busy weekend!

Hello Kitty on Flickr

This super-soft Hello Kitty tee was just the thing I needed to brighten my mood. I just picked it up at Old Navy the other day, and I couldn't wait to wear it! I also settled on my trusty Converse which aren't shown in my action shot because, again, I'm shooting these little pics at the end of the day. I just never remember to do it in the morning! Finished it off with some easy lip balm and a little splash of pink eyeshadow, and I was off to a better start.

Isn't that purse adorable? I'm sorely in need of a new one, and it's my new favourite colour, but I think it might be the wrong size. What do you think, yes or no to big purses?

Roll Tide, Road Trip, Red Lips

Roll Tide, road trip, red lips on Polyvore

We escaped down to the Gulf of Mexico for a week of fun in the sun. This is the outfit I wore for the day-long drive down. Here's the quick checklist of important considerations for road trip outfits: 1) they must be as comfortable as possible, with no tight waistbands, 2) they must be able to adapt to hot sun and icy A/C, and 3) I wouldn't be caught dead in my pajamas outside of the house, so they have to be presentable!

This GAP dress fits the bill perfectly, and that flash of red from the scarf and lip color was just enough to make this outfit fun. (Can you tell? I couldn't help but ham it up for the camera.) By the way, this Moon Drops lipstick in Hot Coral is amazing! The formula is wonderful and something about the smell reminds me of playing dress up with my mom's makeup when I was little. I never wear lipstick, but this single tube has converted me entirely.

Working Hard

Working Hard on Polyvore

A little wear-to-work ensemble. I'm glad I have a workplace that lets me wear jeans every day of the week. That is, I'll be glad until the summer heat starts kicking in! Long pants and closed toed shoes are a requirement in my line of work.

That lipgloss is my new favourite accessory. It's Revlon's ColorBurst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti, the perfect coral-meets-orange shade for summer. If you're quick, you can pick it up at Walgreens during their buy 1, get 1 50% off sale!

Fire and Ice

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A little glimpse at my two favourite colours for spring; coral and mint green. I'm so glad these colours are getting attention this season! They're universally flattering and easily work into any wardrobe because it only takes a few pieces to really make an impact.

Check out the selection above for ideas, but definitely don't miss out on Sinful Colors Nail Enamel in Island Coral. I've been wearing the heck out of that nail colour since my honeymoon in the Bahamas last summer and I just can't stop!

Teacher's Aide

Teacher's Aide on Polyvore

Today I had to help teach a course during a workshop my workplace organized. We had students from all around the globe and a few had never been to the States, so to help welcome them to Nashville properly I broke out my cowboy boots.

This particular pair of boots are the Tony Lama Vaquera Collection II in Tan Santa Fe. They have subtle white and light blue stitching on a perfect shade of medium-brown leather. The gorgeous toe looks great both peeking out from under jeans or fully exposed and paired with dresses. I picked up my pair from Zappos a couple of years ago, and I'm surprised to see they're still carrying the same pair.