Get Along

Blue striped button down shirt $15 - Marshall's / Yellow skirt $15, gold necklace $12, embroidered belt $6 - Forever21 / Black leggings $6 - H&M / Black heeled ankle boots $24 - Gap

As you can see, I gave in and took to shooting photos indoors. My dorm room isn't as scenic as my back yard at home, nor is the lighting as favorable, but despite being rather absent here I can assure that I am still getting dressed. Since I started posting my outfit on here about a year ago I've tried my best to avoid a "dress for the blog" mentality. And it's not that feel like my outfits haven't been worthy (for lack of a better term) but school is most certainly my highest priority! Thanks to each and every one of you who was kind enough to leave a comment, I'm also trying my best to return the favor.

I spent all week contemplating the lighting situation in my room. That sounds a little excessive, doesn't it? It required some observation and quite a few test shots. I was so focused on the light readings in my camera (even though I'm sure I don't understand most of them) that I wasn't the least bit embarrassed to explain to my roommate that I was figuring out how to take photos of my outfit. She nodded slowly and asked no further questions. I eventually discovered, much to my dismay, that the most favorable light shone through my tiny window at the wee hour of 8 in the morning. Anyone who knows me will certainly be able to vouch for the fact that I am not a morning person. But this set of photos was taken around noon and didn't give me too much trouble, so we'll see if I can manage to drag myself out of my comfy pillowed retreat half an hour early and yield some more favorable results. I also still wear this necklace with everything.

Currently Listening: (and playing on the ukulele!)
She & Him // Gonna Get Along Without You Now

Detail of the Week: Black Patent Oxfords

Black Patent Oxfords - ALDO

When it's not too cold out (and it hasn't been this past week) I like to wear these patent brogues in lieu of my everyday winter boots. I had a pair of cutout oxfords that I wore to pieces (most literally) and I had to send them on their way this past spring. It took me quite some time before I found a pair that looked sturdy enough to last more than one season on my feet, as I tend to be rather tough on my shoes. I like them best paired with tights and a patterned skirt or dress to contrast their traditional masculinity, and their heels tend to make a satisfying clicking sound as I walk down the sidewalk.

Art Deco

Louise Pederson by Signe Vilstrup for Elle Denmark (via FashionGoneRogue)

For the latest project in my fashion presentation techniques class we were asked to choose a theme from which we would build a coordinating color scheme, fabrics, designs, and the likes. But before I could get a word in edgewise, the art deco theme was called for, pulled out from under me. Had I managed to speak up, my mood board would have been covered in Prada prints and chunky architectural jewelry.