Sunday Brights

 Top: Prabal Gurung for Target | Bottoms: Gap | Bag: Kate Spade | Shoes: Calvin Klein 

Every year when it starts to get cold I fall into a bit of a rut. I have mentioned ad nauseum how much I love Spring and Summer and I just don't love Fall and Winter. I always struggle to find a balance between staying warm and looking like a real person, the former usually wins and I end up looking questionable. I'm making a valiant effort to look more like a real person this Winter, we'll see how that plays out. I still love this Prabal Gurung for Target sweatshirt and I'm so happy that I got my hands on it last year!

 --LaRondezvous 

Don't Get Mad, Get Plaid

 Food Baby, not a real baby

Camouflaging 

Top: Target (found for way less in store) | Dress: F21 | Shoes: Prabal Gurung for Target | Belt: J. Crew | Bag: Target (found for way less in store) | Watch: Target

I'm slowly but surely easing into this whole Fall thing. I'm not completely ready to give up on sandals and bare legs but I guess I don't have much of a choice unless I make like a duck and migrate. Unlike the U.S. Government (burn), I decided to compromise by wearing a little plaid and showing some skin.

Tripod Trials

Dress: Forever 21 (last seen here)  | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Kate Spade | Sunglasses: Kate Spade | Necklace: Prabal Gurung for Target | Watch: Target | Ring: Forever 21

I almost didn't post this look or these pictures because as you might notice, the tripod wanted to take the stage and it appears in almost every shot. But then I decided it'd be funny to share my struggles as a blogger, trust me, I know that might sound kind of silly. I don't mean struggles as in "I can't find the perfect shoes," or "my blacks don't match," although those are very real issues. I'm talking about the struggles that manifest when you decide to document your life, even those aspects that seem silly like what you're wearing or what you ate. I haven't been at this for long and every time I get dressed or take a picture, it's a learning opportunity. Right now I'm just having fun but I can't say that I wouldn't want blogging or something fashion-related to be my career. I mean, even Drake started from the bottom. So until I get a steady photographer or remember how to set up the tripod properly, I'll take every moment in stride. I hope you enjoy these funny pictures, I looked so serious, but the tripod shadow just makes me giggle. With all that being said, and I said a lot, this was an easy and fun look for me. I think I just picked out all my favorites and luckily they worked together.

Here's to being able to laugh at yourself

--LaRondezvous 

Sporty Chic

Top: Target | Bottoms: Express, similar here and here | Shoes: Prabal Gurung for Target | Bag: Steve Madden | Sunglasses: Kate Spade, similar | Necklace: Kate Spade | Earrings: Kate Spade | Bracelets: J.Crew, Five and Two

I think I went a little crazy when I found these pants in Express, ask my best friend. I like the idea of making sporty pieces look more polished, it's one of those things that seem like a no-brainer and it really is hard to do it wrong. Also, I still haven't decided about the "white after Labor Day rule." Ultimately I don't think I care, but I do realize that it seems as if I'm cramming these in right before the holiday. Whatevs. Are you into the sporty chic look? What are your thoughts on the whole White after Labor Day Debate? Weigh in!

Ice, Ice, Baby

Dress: Forever 21 | Shoes: Aldo | Necklace: Prabal Gurung for Target | Bag: Urban Outfitters | Bracelets: J.Crew | Earrings: Kate Spade

I'm kind of in love with the whole lucite trend, especially when it comes to jewelry and shoes. I meandered into Aldo this weekend and these shoes instantly caught my attention, not to mention there was an extra 30% off the sale price.  Before I even payed for them, I was already creating looks in my head.  I decided to let the shoes and the necklace speak for themselves and opt for a little black dress.  This was a simple yet fun look that I love!  Have you tried the lucite trend?

Out of Dress Code

I get two days out of the week when I get to wear whatever I want.  So on Thursdays and Saturdays I try to wear things that I couldn't wear to work, that doesn't mean that I'm wearing daisy dukes or scandalous items, it just means I get to wear my shorts, short skirts, strapless dresses, rompers, those things.  On this lovely Thursday I went to see Beasts of the Southern Wild with my old friend Sankalp, let me just take a moment to rave about this movie.  It was UNBELIEVABLE.  One of the greatest movies I've ever seen, no joke.  I can't even explain it, you MUST go see it, it made me cry and it gave me chills.  On top of all that, it made me smile and laugh.  You're doing yourself a disservice if you don't see it at least once.  Okay, I'm done.  I decided to throw on this cute pink top that I'd actually  thought I'd lost for a couple of months now, I found it in Andrea's room the other day, I was ecstatic.  It's one of my favorite shirts, mainly because it's comfy and cute.  I got this skirt at the last Urban Outfitters shopping spree, it was on sale for $9.99 and add that additional 30% off and it was yet another piece that I got for $6.99.  I like clothes that remind me of dance clothes and this skirt makes me feel like a total dancer, although it probably doesn't hurt that I am.  Let's talk about something serious.  This bag is something serious, I'd been eyeing it at Urban for a few weeks but I was not impressed with the $69.00 price tag so I waited it out.  I was admiring it and talking about how I didn't care for the price tag when I looked up and saw that it was on sale for $49.00, it was a sign that I couldn't ignore.  I was in desperate need of a new black bag and this was the perfect one, it's pretty nice for faux leather, I'm no fan of that cheap looking junk.  I have a feeling that this bag and I will be together for a while. Threw on my little black sandals from the kids' department at Target and got Andrea to re-do my braids.  After the movie I made it back in time to perform my civic duty and vote, such a great feeling.  Don't get me started.  After that, I met up with Deveney at Target and I'd just like to tell the world that I saw a lot of things that I could have bought but I didn't buy any of them.  I can't really brag because I just planned on waiting until pay day.  We grabbed some fro yo, well I grabbed some and then I headed home and went to bed like an old person.

Who wears short skirts?