Outfits of 2012 - Week 9

This was hanging out as a draft.  Jeez, I wasn't as far behind as I thought!

Maybe this doesn't seem super adventurous, but it is.  I love skulls and I love leopard print, but here's the thing: I've never worn them in public.  Well, with the exception of a perfectly normal-looking leopard print infinity scarf, I haven't.  This is a big deal for me, especially with the holes in the back of the shirt.  I'm a little miffed that the gray didn't separate the shirt and the leggings (which I will wear as pants no matter what anyone says.  I did it when I was four and I'll do it now.) so I look a little like a barge.  -_-

Can't get enough Pinterest

I have so many plans...

Cheesecake Strawberries

Need these socks.

Gotta try this!  Might have to do color on black though, since I haven't found a good white polish yet.

I need to grow my hair out but...I kinda of want it cut now.

Outfits of 2012 - Week 8

Okay, so this is a big style moment.  This photo didn't turn out very well.  Besides the blurry quality, my nail polish looks red.  It's actually coral.  (The Right Thing - Nicole)  Here's the thing.  I hadn't hated a color more than I hated yellow in third grade (it looks like pee, duh) until I hated coral.  It started about the time I was a junior in high school.  It's pathetic, the amount of memory space I use for trivial things, but a friend of my then-boyfriend loved coral.  I hated her.  Obviously that meant I had to hate everything orangey-pink EVER.  I was at Target at the beginning of February and this typically $7 was more than half off.  The red sticker attracted me first.  Then it hit me.  I don't know what "it" is.  I just all of a sudden thought, "Hey, coral's okay."

Dress - Target
Tights - Target (?)
Boots - Target (Kayla boot, also clearance! :))
Zip Cardigan - Ralph Lauren Polo
Necklace - Etsy seller carnivalpetite

Outfits of 2012 - Week 7

Flower pin/clip - Claire's

Sweater - Target

Skirt - Victoria's Secret PINK

Tights - Target

Boots - UGG Austrailia

Instructions and my inspiration can be found here and here.

I ended up using masking tape (because it's less aggressive) and scrapbooking scissors.

Outfits of 2012 - Week 4

My first thought seeing these was, "Really? My mom thought I'd like these?" so I totally understand if you think they're ridiculous and can't even believe they were marketed.  BUT I love them now.  Besides being fun, they're super handy as hair holders.  I hate putting metal in my hair (I don't even own hair ties with the metal, strictly the glue.  Also, all of the brushes and combs with metal bristles and teeth were banished from my drawers years ago.) but these are somehow non-destructive.  If you're gentle.

Cardigan - Target

Dress - Aerie

Tights - Target

Boots - Charlotte Russe
Pink polish - Essie - Bachelorette Bash
Pink glitter - Finger Paints - Hue Left A Message?

This was nowhere near the edge of my comfort zone, yet I feel like I've accomplished something.  And I just love the tights.  I pretty much had a coronary in the aisle when I spotted them.  

Outfits of 2012 - Week 3

Look what finally arrived!!!

I was very excited to try this out.  I read quite a few reviews on them before purchasing it and I have to admit, I was scared about burning myself.  The lack of a clamp was both frightening (I'm not super graceful anyway) and stirring.

I like how much better my hair looks than it does when using a "normal" curling iron.  I feel like it looks much more natural.  Also, it took way less time.

Flannel shirt - Target
Skirt - Abercrombie clearance
Leggings & Cardigan - American Eagle
Boots - Charlotte Russe
Necklace - Etsy shop carnivalpetite

Outfits of 2012 - Week 1

In the spirit of getting dressed on my days off, (pajamas have taken over my life) I've decided I need a motivator.  Here it is.  My goal is to (wear real clothes and) watch my style change through 2012.  I know every blogger does this, but I'm determined to wear the wardrobe I've spent a lot of time and money on and also...I need to get out of my UGGs.  Of course, it's winter, so right after I took the pictures (before I left the house) I swapped my very first pair of black flats for my squishy old UGGs.  Don't judge me. :-P

Dress: Forever 21

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Bongo for Kmart

Leggings: Target

Nail Polish: Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Big Money over CSM Commander in Chic

Skull necklace: a Christmas gift from my brother and his girlfriend! (Kay Jewelers)

They won't all be this in-depth.  I promise, the fun of self-photography will wear off and there will only be a couple of pictures.  :)  Plus, there will be more emphasis on my hair once my new tool arrives!

Here's to a joyful 2012!