Transatlantique

     I was trying to capture a Parisian vibe with this outfit. While it did end up looking a little more country than I was hoping I am still happy with it. It made me think of the song "Transatlantique" by Beirut for whatever reason. What is this, the 300th time I've brought up Beirut in a blog post? Bless my vagabond soul. 

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New Classic

Top- H&M, Skirt- American Apparel, Boots- Thrifted, Hat- Nordstrom, Earrings- Flashbacks, Sunglasses- Urban Outfitters  

These photos were taken in Balboa Park in San Diego. Isn't the architecture just gorgeous? Seeing this type of style gets me really excited for Italy. The architecture is one of the main things I'm excited about for that trip. That, and the food.  

The Times We Had

Guess what? I'm still alive!!! When looking back on these pictures, I wasn't as crazy about this outfit as I was at the time. But I felt it had been too long since I have posted, so I got over it. 

Not too much has happened. Except for the fact that I just confirmed that I will be spending my fall semester of this year studying in Florence, Italy. I feel like it really hasn't sunk in for me yet. I've been dreaming to go to Europe for as long as I can remember, and the fact that this is coming a reality is truly insane. Also, I will be able to go to Milan during fashion week. WHAT. YEAH. 

So expect me to be obsessing over Italy for the next few months. 

And since I'm talking about Italy, I'll leave you with Beirut's Postcards From Italy, which continues to be one of my favorite songs ever.

As If!

Ok so prepare yourselves for a photo overload 

Dress- Thrifted, Thigh high socks & boots- Urban Outfitters 

So yeah, sorry for all the pictures. Actually not really considering this is my blog, therefore I can post whatever I want. My friend Emily took these pictures and I just think she's really talented. I'm not vain, I promise. 

My friend Pranaya sent me this quote about short hair with me the other day and I wanted to share it. I've been obsessed with it not only because it's fantastic, but also because I feel that it relates to a lot of my feelings about wanting to change my style since cutting my hair.

"With short hair you begin to crave pearl necklaces, long earrings, and a variety of sunglasses. And you brush your teeth more often. Short hair removes obvious femininity and replaces it with style. When it starts growing out a little and losing its style, you have to wear sunglasses until you can get it to the hairdresser. That’s why you need a variety. Short hair makes you aware of subtraction as style. You can no longer wear puffed sleeves or ruffles; the neat is suddenly preferable to the fussy. You eye the tweezers instead of the blusher. What else can you take away? You can’t hide behind short hair… you may look a little androgynous, a little unfinished, a little bare… but your face is no longer a flat screen surrounded by a curtain: the world sees you in three dimensions."

—Joan Juliet Buck for American Vogue, 1988 

And on a final note, IS THIS WILDFOX SWEATER A REAL THING?!

Their whole Clueless inspired line makes me want to cry. It's so perfect.

Also my birthday is in July......in case you were wondering....*cough cough*

California Goths

Coat- Thrifted,  Joy Division Tank- H&M, Velvet Leggings- American Apparel, Boots- Thrifted, Flower Crown- DIY

My friend Emily and I snuck up on the roof of my dorm building one afternoon to take these pictures. It was a gloomy day but the sunset was still amazing. A few people stopped and stared in confusing at two girls up on the roof taking pictures. Luckily we didn't get caught though. And the view of the ocean was so absolutely perfect. Sometimes I really like my school; this was one of those moments. 

My mom and sister came to visit me a few weeks ago and I took them to one of my favorite spots in San Diego– Hillcrest. There we decided to spend our time thrifting. I spent the day hunting for the perfect fur coat, but every one I found was either too much money or fit awkwardly. But then I came across this cashmere coat. It was instant love, and I don't think I've really taken it off since. 

Oh and um, Prada. 

I just think this is the most adorable thing ever.