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top (h&m), cashmere sweater (gifted), skirt (h&m), bow (anthropologie)

Winter has truly started (and I'm quite thankful for the even lighting even if I must suffer through the cold)! I find myself constantly inspired by the movie Secretary as well as any opportunity to wear a cardigan. Wore my dominatrix-y heels to provide the outfit with a bit more complexity and give a bit of a nod to the movie.

I've also developed an increasing love of stud earrings. I feel like I haven't worn a pair in forever, but they add an instant polished aesthetic to any look.

I'm heading back up to school again, but it's time I think... at least I'm excited for my psychopharmacology class!

I'm sorry if my blogging has been a tad spotty- I've been in and out of town for a lot of break so there hasn't been much stability. I just wanted to stress that I love catching up on my followers' blogs and I'm so thankful that people even read this :)

getting nowhere fast

dress (modcloth)

Something new to try: refurbish necklaces as headpieces.

Okay, so I guess I lied about doing something for my blog's second year anniversary. Maybe this counts?

I hope to do a better post featuring this dress as it definitely deserves a head to toe shot at some point. I'm such a slave to collars...

new year, new jeans

flares (alexa chung for madewell), top (urban outfitters), embroidered cardigan (anthropologie)

Ok, so! I think the last time I owned any type of flare was in junior high. After that I had become a strictly skinny or straight-legged jean owner. That said, I have been re-developing some feelings of love toward bell-bottoms (especially high-waisted ones!).

These do need to be hemmed (I have to wear like 5 inch tall shoes to make them work for now), but I love these new pants! I feel a bit older when I wear them and I like that feeling.

Oh, I almost forgot- last night I won $40 on lotto scratchers. Isn't that the best?

I also have a recommendation- my roommate got me a lipstick from the brand Lipstick Queen and it's probably the best formula of lipstick I've ever worn on my lips (and I can be pretty picky). If you want something with nice pigmentation, but wearability that resembles more of a lip balm, you should look into it.

Have any of you guys made resolutions? If you have, you should tell me about them!

on and ever onward

sweater (nasty gal), shoes (topshop), nail color (chestnuts about you - sephora by OPI)

Hello! It's been a while, I know... I'll blame it on the lack of daylight and garden variety laziness.

I've had this shimmery Grecian mini dress since summer, but had been waiting for the holidays to actually wear. It's so pretty and I got it on super sale at a boutique in the Marina. I'm currently in the Bay Area which means that winter is resembling summer (I'm not complaining!). Bright daylight kind of sucks for taking outfit pictures though.

Also, is it looking like I might need a bang trim in that second picture? Well worry no more, I have an appointment scheduled in a few days to get my hair cut! I'll probably just go for a trim, but I have to admit I've been lusting after some shoulder length styles. Any thoughts or suggestions? I've kind of been enjoying having long hair while it's still healthy and nice looking.

I am posting this on New Year's Eve, folks. My plans so far aren't exactly poppin', but I'm excited about them at least. I think I'm going to stay in with my parents, eat cioppino, play Wii games, and watch a movie with them.

Since it's been so long, I'll share some recent favorites:

- the Bjork/Dirty Projectors collaboration Mount Wittenberg Orca

- currently in the middle of Michael Showalter's book Mr. Funny Pants

- trying to get my hands on Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream in #13 (so fucking pretty)

- new iPhone (forever grateful for this one)

- oh, and take a look at my magic garden below!

And I'm so excited because Robby finally got his Christmas gift in the mail. It's this vintage electric organ. Couldn't resist!

My second year blog anniversary is coming up, guys! I'll have to think of something fun to do for it. I hope my group of small (but wonderful) readers are doing well!