Tell Me, Where Did You Sleep Last Night?

thrifted jaguar applique sweatshirt

nude and white leather shorts from Forever 21

The snow is melting, it is finally Spring (even though some days it doesn't feel like it), and it is time to get outside and pretend like we aren't growing up.  After a lovely weekend in New Jersey/New York, I am trying to prepare myself for a week of nothing but sewing in preparation for model fittings this coming Sunday.  For those who don't know, I am designing for my first fashion show on April 13, and I am far from ready.  I feel like I'm on Project Runway with the stress and time restraint to finish my designs and alterations.  But, it's so exciting!

Aside from that, I did get some good shopping in this weekend, including these shorts which I scoured up and down a two floor Forever 21 to find in my size.  This sweatshirt is one of my new thrifted finds, I love the jaguar applique and the oversized feel.

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Down to the Wire

thrifted and upcycled top

oxblood skinnies by Bullhead Black (similiar)

gold sequin bangle c/o Olivia Welles Jewelry

black wedge sneakers by Glaze (similiar)

I've already crushed an entire bag of Hershey Kisses and a 2 liter of Mountain Dew today, which only means one thing...it's finals week!  And here I am, procrastinating through blog posts and Photoshop.  In between final reports and problem sets, I managed to sneak out and shoot a few pieces I've been meaning to get to.  This top is a DIY project of mine, taken from the thrift store and removed of all shoulder padding and old fashioned buttons.  I really like how it turned out, it's a perfect nineties hip-hop-esque top to go with my new wedge sneakers.  I never thought I'd be the type of person to wear sneakers with a heel, but I took the risk and they are my new favorite kicks (and surprisingly comfortable)!

This gold sequined bangle is a gift from my new friends at Olivia Welles Jewelry, and is so perfect for the upcoming season of festivities.  Their holiday collection is full of sparkly goodness, and can be purchased on sale at HauteLook.com until 8am Pacific time this Thursday, Dec. 20th.  Olivia Welles also donates 5% of the line's profits to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Such a great way to give back this holiday season!

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A Very Vintage Thanksgiving

on me:

thrifted denim shirt

roommate's high-lo dress that ended up in my laundry

vintage brown oxfords

on Kelli:

sequined bow tee

leather shorts from H&M

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers!  I'm spending the holiday with family and some new vintage pieces.  It's good to be home for a little bit.  My little sister Kelli was so excited to be apart on my blog post today.  How cute is she?!  Right now I'm at my dad's house and the smell of turkey and stuffing is overwhelming.  I'm going to sneak a bite before anyone notices.

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