Yes, my shirt does have a giant hole in the back. Thanks for telling me.

I bought this crossback T by Alexander Wang bra a few weeks ago and realized that I had nothing in my closet that had a low enough back to show off the best details of the bra. So a quick ebay search turned up this top from Victoria’s Secret. I tried to keep the rest of my outfit low-key, hence the jeans and flats. On a night out I would wear the top and bra with a high-waisted pencil skirt and some chunky heels.

I love this necklace. I got it from etsy seller basilthecat. It’s gorgeous and subtle and the perfect length. I really recommend checking out her store.
 
shirt- Victoria’s Secret
bra- T by Alexander Wang
jeans- Martin & Osa
flats- Zara
 
Listening to…”Hook” by Blues Traveler

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Meet Calliope!

She’s a total cuddlebug. She contorts herself in the most awkward ways just to get her head rubbed.

Now on to the clothes! I won this shirt on ebay and find it perfect to throw on for work when I’ve worn jeans and funky tops too many days in a row and my boss is giving me the evil eye. The shoes are new- part of my never-ending parade of recent purchases. I wonder if the cat counts as a recent purchase? hmmm….

Close-up of new shoes and socks.

 
shirt- diane von fursternberg
jeans- martin & osa
shoes- urban outfitters
 
Listening to… “Dear Jessie” by Madonna. I dare you to listen to this song and not smile

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Part one: pretty shirt. feels like spring. except for the goosebumps on my arms.

Part two: despite my animal print, I am truly a delicate flower.

part three: I’ve finally accepted the fact that it’s not yet spring.

part four: my favorite cold weather accessory for keeping my neck warm.

 
blazer- zara
cardigan- j.crew
shirt- don’t remember
jeans- martin & osa
oxfords- steve madden
scarf/neckwarmer- chloe kitten
 
 
Listening to… “Vow” by Garbage

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Top- Forever21
Tank top- Forever21
Jeans- Martin & Osa

Apparently this lace top (and the dress version) have become very popular and sold out. I’m so glad I got mine early. It’s absolutely lovely on.

dress- Diane von Furstenberg
cardigan- Rodarte for Target
boots- Steve Madden

Love, love, love the combo of yellow and navy. Also, I think I finally perfected my version of “naturally” wavy hair.

dress- Zara
tights- Plush fleece lined tights
shoes- Nine West

So here’s an outfit I didn’t get to actually wear out. Too bad, ’cause it’s cute, right?

Listening to “Add it Up” by Violent Femmes

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close-up of awesome shoes.
 
Shirt- BCBG
Jeans- Martin & Osa
Shoes- Nine West
 
 
Listening to… “MX” by The Deftones

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vest- Zara, jeans- Martin & Osa, boots- Jeffrey Campbell

 
Actually, my vest is from a very rare and endangered animal called “polyester.” I’ve been aching for a fur vest for a while but never found one that was a decent price and looked good on me. And then Zara had a big sale

I was so excited to wear the vest that I left the house without even taking the tag off. whoops!

At the end of the night, no matter how much I intend to put everything away where it belongs, my jewelry always ends up in a pile in my living room.
 

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Well, that wasn’t exactly what I did. My day consisted of running errands, including bringing Chloe Kitten to the vet. No one left the exam room bloody, so I consider the visit a success. I also had a great dinner with my family, which was exactly what I wanted to do.

I also wanted to dress up and wear something nice, despite the weather being in the negatives and the wind being so cold and brisk that it was tough to breathe. So I compromised and wore something sparkly with jeans, not a skirt, and avoided frostbite.

top- H&M, jeans- martin & osa, boots- report signature

So you wanna know what I learned in my first quarter-century on earth?

I learned that fortune favors the bold. I learned that everyone is a little lonely. I learned that smart, funny guys are a better catch than tough, muscled guys. I learned that common sense is incredibly rare, but kindness can be found in nearly everyone. I learned that animals can be human’s best friend, and that I will always love horror movies. I learned to love some of the things I hated about myself, and I’m working on the rest. I learned that people leave this earth before their time and it really never stops hurting.  And I learned that blogging is a damn fine way to keep myself entertained and meet some pretty awesome chicks.

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Yes, it is as comfy as it looks. It’s a definite win for forever21.

Those red feathers on the ground? Chloe kitten was given a feather boa as a gift after Halloween. Suffice to say, she is one happy cat and I am one very unhappy human who doesn’t own a vacuum.
 
shirt- h&m
sweater- forever21
jeans- martin & osa
boots- miz mooz
necklace- j.crew
 
 
Listening to… “Undone (The Sweater Song)” by Weezer

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When I first brought these Jeffrey Cambell booties home, I wasn’t sure exactly what I’d wear them with. I just knew they needed a home in my closet. Then I found this amazing Ann Demeulemeester top in my mother’s closet and knew exactly what I wanted to wear it with. My favorite skinny jeans, by Martin & Osa, completed the outfit.

I can’t wait to try this with leggings tucked into the boots and a crapload of punk-style jewelry.

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