By Michaela Christine

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A Vampy New Year

w e a r i n g : H&M sweater, SheInside skirt, H&M boots, Casio watch, Forever 21 necklace, lip tar: OCC (black dahlia)

This outfit combines two of my favorite fabrics for fall/winter this year: mohair and velvet. Those two fabrics are statement making in and of themselves and don't really require a whole lot of "styling" to go along with them. However, today is an exception.

Tonight is NYE, as you all are probably aware, the one night of the year where wearing something unusual or upright crazy feels okay. With that said, tonight don't be afraid to step out of your comfort

zone. Sure, this outfit isn't the craziest of them all, but instead take it as a source of inspiration. Whether you want to ring in the new year with a bold lip, a quirky fabric, or an eccentric silhouette it's all up to you.

Have a Happy New Year everyone!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Hey, Panama

w e a r i n g : Ruby&Jenna shorts, Forever 21 sweater, Urban Outfitters tights, Asos loafers, Urban Outfitters hat

Only after months of lusting over other's "Panama" style floppy hats, I finally came across one for myself. I am a hat girl, in the most simplest of terms, and this self-proclaimed label makes me feel obligated to buy every hat I see. With that said, I have my fair share of beanies (as you can tell from previous posts), and I knew a new style of hat was necessary. I ran into a floppy hat with metal plate embellishment at Free People, with a $60 price tag might I add. The price tag didn't seem to cut it for me, though I did spend that $60 on socks at Free People, it seemed to be the wise decision in that moment. Lo and behold, only hours after did I find a very similar hat at Urban Outfitters for $40, a justifiable price for me.

As for the rest of my outfit, I was cozy and comfy in my fleece lined tights which I am ecstatic about and my favorite tartan plaid shorts paired with a sweater.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Rewind

w e a r i n g : American Apparel skirt, Urban Outfitters vest & shirt, H&M boots

Soo.. to say I was excited for the beautiful seventy degree weather today is an understatement. I knew I could not waste such weather by wearing jeans or a chunky sweater, because trust me, I get my fair share of those two. I opted for a simple black skirt with tights underneath paired with a simple striped crop top and a vest (both from UO). Considering this "temperature rewind", this outfit was the perfect amount of coverage for today, not too warm nor cold. Also, I cannot go without mentioning these chelsea boots from H&M that I've yet to show on here, for $30 these boots are the ideal fall/winter go-to. The amount of use I have gotten out of these blows my mind, they are probably the most "beat up" pair of shoes I own, and I say that proudly.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Holiday Wish-list

Here it is, the holiday wish-list. Personally I see the holiday wish-list as somewhat of a mandatory post/video for bloggers and YouTuber's alike. Wish-list's give a glimpse of what a person is lusting over if, say, money was unlimited. However, I have to say that my wish-list this year is quite realistic.

1. I'm always on the hunt for a new purse. Though a Wang or Saint Laurent is a bit unrealistic right now, I still managed to find some great bags. On the left is a generously roomy shoulder bag with a folder over flap from Asos, ideal for when the inner Mary Poppins comes out in me and I feel the need to stuff my life in a bag. On the right is a small satchel from Zara in my favorite color at the moment, navy, great for when I don't feel like carrying something gigantic.
2. Marc Jacobs Honey perfume, just when my Dot perfume becomes old news for me there is always another one waiting for me to buy it.
3. Lets just say I don't have the best luck when it comes to flat irons. I've had flat irons in silver, blue, heck, even bedazzled but, I haven't had one that I have been impressed with; and that's all that matters, right?
4. Probably at the top of my list is a new lens, I'm hoping for the Nikkor 50 mm 1.8 g (the perfect lens for outfit photos)! Get ready for some amazing photos!
5. When Alexa Chung and Leandra Medine, aka my favorite people on the planet, both write books it is pretty much necessary for them to be in my possession.
6. I have heard great things about Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and this mini lip tar set is the perfect way to try the brand out.
7. I am a girl who can never have too many watches. A color still missing from my watch collection is black, this one from Casio has a sporty feel but it still has that cool retro vibe all of Casio's watches have.
8. A set studio lights along with a setup would be wonderful for future videos and photos!