Outfit: Oversized Pink Blazer.

Photos by Laura DeMouche

bow- Icing by Claire's

pearl set- Icing by Claire's

earrings- Charlotte Russe

scarf- unknown

tank top- Romanian boutique

cardigan- Candie's at Kohl's

jeggings- LC Lauren Conrad

bag- thrifted

shoes- Bongo at KMart

On Friday, I went back to my girly ways in order to get through the day. I believe that my clothes are a direct representations of my feelings- or, at least, where I'm trying to be at with my feelings- during a certain time frame. I'm the type of girl who will always dress up during finals week in an attempt to fail stylishly (though, let's be honest, I always end up doing well on finals). The week before finals, however, you can tell how drowned in my misery I am by how gym rat-looking my OOTD is. 

Since Fridays are my short days and I get out before 11 a.m., my outfit called for a celebration! Pastel colors kept my spirit warm while my physical self was freezing its bottom off from the unexpectedly cold Las Cruces weather. I'm a huge advocate of switching up color choices and adapting them to the season they least match in theory. An eternally black palette keeps me forever grounded in the winter mindset, whereas soft pinks and grays allow me to drift back to summer days and the feel of sunshine on my arms.

I can't wait for spring and summer to be here again.... so then I can defy the rules and wear all of the dark colors, all of the time.

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Outfit: Colorful Oversized Sweater.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

headband- unknown

earrings- unknown

necklace- Icing by Claire's

bag- New York and Co.

jacket- thrifted

sweater- thrifted

leggings- Body Basics

boots- Jasmin (Ross Dress for Less) 

While decluttering my closet over winter break, I was thrilled to find my thrifted, oversized granny sweater! It is one of those purchases that I never got around to wearing, mostly because I've been lucky to deal with warm climates recently.

Since northern New Mexico doesn't have the most swoon-worthy weather (at least in my humble opinion), knitwear was a must. Brightly colored sweaters should be a must, especially during those months when everybody seems to be getting the winter blues. This particular piece happens to have it all- it's fun, warm, and cuddly. It's clothing like this that makes the winter months more bearable for my summer loving, beach bum self!

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Casual Chic.

Photos by Leon Petriu
hat- Burlington Coat Factory

earrings- Icing by Claire's

jacket- Dolled Up

blouse- Talbots (thrifted)

necklace- unknown (taken from mother's closet)

bag- Ralph Lauren (thrifted)

pants- Farlow Jeans

boots- Jasmin (Ross Dress for Less)

To be honest, the first bit of feedback I received on this outfit was "It looks like you're pregnant." BUT, on the bright side, the unfortunate comment was made by my dad, so I didn't feel as bad about it- he's not necessarily the most style-oriented guy. 

Sure, the blouse is a bit loose, but the breezy, comfy look is one of my go-to's for those days when there's social commitments, but no desire to go out in the world. It's comfortable, looks put together, and doesn't require much effort. The outfit itself is plain and relies on color scheme for cohesiveness, but the accessories give it a pop. I'm normally not an advocate for big on big jewelry, but the chunky necklace and massive earrings didn't interfere with each other's beauty. The hat is one of my prized possessions. I love the camo flower accent! 

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Outfit: Fringed Cardi + Maxi Dress.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

maxi dress: thrifted

bag: thrifted

shoes: Dolce Vita (purchased at Plato's Closet)

cardigan: school marketplace

belt: Rue21

necklace: Icing by Claire's

earrings: Forever21

Who would've thought that this cardigan (also featured here) could be so versatile? I purchased this piece at the Matador Mall, an outside marketplace that my school hosts every now and then, fully aware that it would be one of those pieces worn very rarely and only with a limited amount of outfits.

However, I stand corrected. I haven't even owned this piece for a month and it's already a go-to and surprisingly versatile. For this outfit, I just found it to be the perfect complement to the bright belt and camel-colored wedges, and an attention-grabbing, yet tame way of pulling together the entire outfit.

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Outfit: Black Turtleneck + Short Sleeves.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

hat: Wet Seal

necklace: Icing by Claire's

short sleeve: thrifted

turtleneck: thrifted

jeans: Savage Art at Ross Dress for Less

bag: thrifted

jacket:  The Gap at Plato's Closet

ballet flats: boutique in Las Vegas

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Outfit: Strapless Peplum + Polka Dot Tights.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda
necklace: Icing by Claire's

peplum: Charlotte Russe

shorts: Decree at JC Penney

tights: The Gap

boots: Dollhouse at Ross Dress for Less 

Just a quick outfit post on what I wore to an Afrojack concert last weekend. I was going for something relatively uncovered, but falling under the category 'quirky' rather than 'skanky.' Personally, I feel like my goal was achieved. This outfit was also incredibly comfortable!

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Outfit: Colorful High-Low + Edgy Accessories.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: Icing by Claire's 

necklace: Icing by Claire's

dress: Buffalo Exchange (for $5 on sale!!!)

bag: thrifted

combat boots: Dollhouse (at Ross Dress for Less)

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Outfit: Blue Cardi + Lace Shirt.

Pictures by Amanda Cantrell
sweater+ undershirt: thrifted
lace t-shirt: Wet Seal
jeans: Aeropostale
 shoes: Charlotte Russe
 earrings: Icing by Claire's

I've realized I'm not that much of a risk-taker in college when it comes to my outfits, and well, my plans for the summer are to be a bit more stand off-ish, if you will. For now, I'm sticking to a point that my Fundamentals of Fashion professor made: I'm on a college campus, so I don't want to stand out as a 'fashion victim'. And it's true. I see girls walking around in heels-- not wedges, but full on heels, and more sparkle than my poor eyes can handle and I can't help but stare. I guess there's an appropriate time to wear those things, but a Southern New Mexico college campus is just not the place. I hope my little rant isn't too offensive.

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Outfit: Party Crop + High-Waisted Pants.

Photos by Michael Armer

jacket: Bealls 

top: Charlotte Russe 

high-waisted pants: Forever 21 

shoes: Ross Dress for Less

 necklace: Icing by Claire's 

clutch: unknown

I wish today would have been productive, but no. I woke up way too late, and ate way too much unhealthy food. Alas, I suppose that's how college kid Sundays are supposed to go. 

This is the result of me attempting to quit being lazy and feel pretty. I've had this outfit in mind for a while, more specifically for my birthday, but the opportunity to wear it never arose since I didn't do anything fancy for my birthday.

At any rate, if you're looking for a simple and chic party outfit, the following rule should give you the desired look: 

statement necklace+cropped bustier+high-waisted pants+clutch+heels

Pretty simple.

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Outfit: Sweater Dress + Earmuffs.

Photos by Ionela Petriu

sweater dress: Charlotte Russe

 belts: Rue 21 

faux leather jacket: New Yorker 

bag: New York and Co. 

ear puffs: Icing by Claire's 

scarf, boots, headband, leggings: thrifted

I've never been incredibly creative with my winter attire, usually sticking to a sweater, jeans and a jacket. This year, however, I've been trying to mix it up and go easy on the jeans. Leggings have been my go-to's for a while now, but I don't want to be stuck in that rut either. My goal is to have a healthy mix of jeans, leggings, other types of pants, and of course, skirts. For this outfit, I just wanted something comfortable and cute that I could wear and not freeze to death in (this is a difficult goal for me. I get cold incredibly easy). The sweater dress is something I have owned for a while, but never worn. I like the color, the big star on it, the texture, but I was never a fan of the silhouette of it. Now, let's just say the power of belts never ceases to amaze me.

Another thing I have been trying to do is incorporate more bright colors into my outfits. I've never been a daredevil when it comes to color (well... okay, at some point in time I looked like the 80's vomited all over me, but I'd like to forget that), so I've been trying to slowly, but surely integrate color into my outfits. For those of you who are more on the shy side, accessories are definitely the way to work that pop of color, especially bags! New York and Co. has some great ones, and TJ Maxx always brings in beautifully colored Steve Madden bags. They're a bit more expensive for my budget (most are about $40), but that's just because I'm a poor college student. I'm sure many middle class American women would not feel as bad as I would after purchasing one of those bags.

Thank you for reading my various rants about clothing!

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