3.24.14 II

Paws for Awhile

Dogs really are man's girl's best friend. One of the hardest parts about being away from home is missing my sweet and furry pal, Casey Rae. Cuddles and long walks with her are the perfect post-finals therapy!

I recently fell in love with this headband from Brandy Melville. Paired with cranberry red lips and knotted on top, it gives even a simple dress or t-shirt and shorts a good old fashioned bombshell touch. Or, as our contributors and my sister (aka photographer) all commented, "it makes you look like you stepped out of an older era."I also added some pearl earrings and cat-eye eyeliner to tie in a couple more sweet vintage details. 

However, to keep the vintage look current, I made sure to add a couple of more trendy elements. I grabbed my beloved denim jacket and borrowed some brown combat boots from my sister's closet. (Sharing closets is yet another good reason to be home!) 

-Jenna

Headband: Brandy Melville (in stores!) Earrings: Vintage

 Dress:H&M Boots: Target Jacket: Forever 21

3.24.14

Spring Lightening.

Knowing I would be going home to the cold city of Chicago, I was unsure of what to pack for my spring break.   I knew it wouldn’t be like the sunny California weather I’ve been living in for the past three months. My mom informed me before I left that it had been snowing all week in Chicago.  I was hoping once I got off the plane that it would feel more like spring.. but I was instantly let down when I saw all the snow on the ground.

I decided I was not going to let the cold weather affect my spring season fever. So, I chose to lighten up my wardrobe (and my hair!) by still bringing home all my spring clothes and pairing them with my winter coats.   I paired my off-white oversized Topshop coat with my new floral Parker dress.  My light coat and floral dress still kept my outfit fresh and springy while keeping me warm in the Chicago weather. 

- Chloe 

Coat: Topshop;  Dress: Parker;  Boots: Steve Madden;  Necklace: Aqua 

March 15.14

"Rain is a Good Thing"-Luke Bryan
[What to Wear in it]

California rain can be confusing: Sprinkling one minute, pouring another minute, and completely gone the next. By extension, choosing outfits for potentially rainy days can also be a challenge! We've got you covered. Select thick leggings or jeans, a trusty pair of boots, and a knit sweater. The great thing about light knits is that they love to be layered. They fit nicely under any jacket and still complete an outfit when the jacket comes off! Pulling your hair back in a tight bun helps limit humidity-caused frizz or drenched hair. Bonus: When you get back home, run a blow dryer over the bun for a few minutes. When you let your hair down, you'll have beautiful waves ready for a night out...or a cozy movie night inside! 

 Chloe
Sweater: Brandy Melville
Jacket: Hinge
Vegan Jeans (!): Free People
Boots: Steve Madden

Jenna

Sweater: Brandy Melville

Leggings: Gracia (Amazing pair of investment leggings!)

Boots: Urban Outfitters