the heart harmonicon

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!