February 29, 2012

The After

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Top: Anthro • Blazer: H&M • Pants: Limited • Shoes: Alfani •
Necklace: Banana Republic •Sunglasses: Ray Ban

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Maybe you can notice {maybe you can't and that's okay} but this is my new, slightly lighter hair color.
I've been having a bit of a hair color identity crisis since returning back to my natural roots over the summer. But I like roots, so I opted to go with a subtle ombre color to ease my way back into the realm of lighter hair.

In other news, I'm gearing up for a crazy next few weeks. I have an annual work trip, final exams {which I have to reschedule due to said annual work trip} and then spring break! Yes I'm 28 and still excited about things like spring break. Actually I'm really lucky that an annual girls' trip to Chicago conveniently fell during spring break so I wouldn't have to miss out because of silly things like homework and studying. Now if those exams would just magically take themselves, I'd be all set.


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February 27, 2012

Voila

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Top: Gap • Skirt: LOFT • Scarf: Fossil • Boots: Steve Madden • Sunglasses: Ray Ban

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This is one of those outfits I planned to wear along time ago. But then the snap on this skirt broke and by the time the skirt was fixed {thanks Mom} this shirt was somewhere in the pile of dirty clothes. So finally after a weekend of doing 5 loads of laundry, I'm wearing this outfit. I quite like it!

I'm basically wearing a few of my favorite things. 1. A cozy scarf {it's been an almost everyday essential the past few weeks}, 2. A soft top {it is almost like wearing pajamas}, and 3. And shoes that don't make my feet sceam. Throw on a nice skirt and voila!

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February 22, 2012

Steal

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Dress: J Crew • Cardigan: LOFT • Belt: NY & Co. • Watch: Fossil • Boots: Steve Madden

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Today is another case of a short{er} dress and a long cardigan. If there's one nice thing about winter it's that tights can help you sneak by with a shorter than usual dress/skirt.

I picked up this dress on a super sale at J Crew. Now you might be thinking, sale prices at J Crew are still expensive {and you'd be right most of the time}, but I lucked out. For $20 dollars this little dress was a steal. So much so that when I added to my online shopping cart I didn't even get mad about having to pay shipping. So I'll forgive the fact that it's about an inch or two too short and just to be happy to have this little short dress in my closet.

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February 20, 2012

Better Luck Next Time

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Top: Limited • Skirt: LOFT • Blazer: H&M • Shoes: Alfani

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After a day in which I couldn’t seem to get anything right {left half of my gym clothes at home, broke a self of my bookcase and almost locked myself out of my apartment}, I figured I’d wear an extra fun outfit to get back on the right track. I pinned a similar outfit a few weeks back just waiting for the right time to recreate it. Maybe if I wore something fun, my luck might be better. I even pre-packed my gym bag and made sure my other furniture was secure. I was all set.

That was until a rogue bracelets got caught on my skirt and ripped a polka dot from here to eternity.
At least I tried...

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February 19, 2012

A New Look!


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It was about that time. Time for a little blog facelift that is!
Big thank you to Joa Jean who did the graphics and endured my many e-mails! Isn't she one super talented lady?


*If you read 26 and Counting via a reader, click here to see the new design!

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February 14, 2012

Red + Pink

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Top: H&M • Skirt: Asos • Belt: J Crew • Tights: LOFT • Shoes: Alfani

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Since we last saw each other I returned from California {hello jet leg}, celebrated a birthday {woo-hoo 28} and crammed for a midterm {blah}. Oh and it’s snowing today! It’s also Everybody, Everywear. Seeing as this month’s EBEW fell on Valentine’s Day it was pretty fitting that the theme be Red + Pink. I’m not usually one to dress according to holidays, but that’s more out of forgetfulness than lack of holiday spirit. So I pulled out my 1 true red piece and started from there. I even threw in my pink belt for good measure.

Pink + Red | Everybody, Everywear

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February 7, 2012

Hotel California

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{Top: Loft, Cardigan: J Crew, Pants, Necklace & Belt: Limited, Shoes: Alfani}

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By the time you read this I'll be flying somewhere over the Kansas and hopefully catching up on school work. Technically my time in California has been for work, but I've had a bit more free time than I'm used to. I suppose that's hotel living for you. Rather than reading the two textbooks I lugged with me, I found myself standing in a bookstore while bored in the San Francisco airport and convinced myself The Hunger Games would be more enjoyable than marginal revenue.

Not only have I found my newest obsession {Katniss Everdeen, not isoquant curves}, I think I may have prematurely decided on my Halloween costume for next year.

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February 6, 2012

Hello from California

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{Top: Anthropologie, Cardigan: J Crew, Pants: Ann Taylor, Scarf: Gift, Shoes: Alfani}

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While it's been unseasonably warm in Ohio, nothing really beats the weather here in California over the past few days. After a bit of work on Friday, I trekked down to the beach and snapped a few photos. Something about actually being a tourist made the fact that I was taking photos of myself with a tripod a little less awkward than usual.


Speaking of photos, I've been fiddling around with shooting in manual. This week I started a online photography class with BellaPop. Not only do I know what the knobs and buttons control on my camera now - I actually have a faint idea of what settings to use. Here's a glimpse at few California scenic shots from the weekend.

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