Top- Forever 21 | Jacket- c/o Free People | Jeans- American Eagle | Necklace- Forever 21 | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington | Boots- kensie @ Macy's
I can't believe this is the first time these boots have appeared on my blog...but they have an interesting back story I'll share with you! So in December, my mom came home with these boots and I was all "WOW those are so nice!!" The only problem is that they were in her size, and we do not have the same size feet.
All month long I watched my mom wear them nearly every day and with any outfit. Despite having probably 10 pairs of black boots already, I couldn't seem to match them with my outfits the same way my mom wore these boots.
Fast forward a few weeks to the beginning of January. I received a pair of boots for Christmas, but they were ones I didn't really like so we returned them. One afternoon, my mom came home and said "Rory, I have a surprise for you!" and voila, there were these boots, in my size this time!!!
I've worn them, in the month I've had them, probably 20 out of the 30 days. I've never worn a pair of shoes so much before. My only concern right now is finding a way to wear these once warmer months roll around....I'll find a way, just wait... :)
In another news, I've been so busy/lazy lately that I've resorted to online shopping. Something I never do! But with good shipping deals, or just super good prices anyway, I've found it can't be beat. Recently, I've been scoping out patterned leggings on Forever 21, the perfect-for-any-occasion dresses by the brand Garage (they also have some seriously cute skirts), and naturally, more boots, from Macy's. Also, TJ Maxx and Marshall's have online shopping now?!?!? SAY WHAT?!!? (My life just got infinitely better).
Dress- Marshall's | Blazer- J. Crew | Shoes- Lucky Brand | Necklace- Macy's | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington
My favorite color for a good amount of time now has been purple. My room is purple, my coat is purple, my backpack is purple, my keyboard cover is purple, my bed is purple, and I have a growing collection of purple clothing.
Take this blazer from J. Crew for example! I've found it handy lately, as it adds the perfect amount of class to an outfit for an interview. It also goes well with my room.
These pictures were taken indoors in my room since it's just too cold outside. That poster/picture thing I've got hanging is Audrey Hepburn--whose style I admire--and whose movies are really quite fantastic. I haven't seen many old movies, but from what I have seen, I know enough about Audrey Hepburn to know she was one awesome lady.
Dress- c/o YA Los Angeles| Shoes- TJMaxx | Necklace- Nasty Gal | Bracelets- gifted, Ann Taylor
A throwback to summer...I miss wearing dresses with no tights and no sweaters! As the snow falls down outside my window right now I'm wanting to be wearing this more than anything.
In the world of high school students, the first semester is almost over and a new one's about to begin. For seniors, this is glorious--no more worrying about grades sent to colleges! For juniors, this is disheartening...still TWO more that count a whole lot towards that college application process thingy.
And for college students, I presume the excitement of starting new classes and meeting new people is right around the corner (or perhaps has already began).
Whichever category you fall into (or neither, that's cool too), if you're like me, you probably are a bit lazy sometimes. And you may not have bought your textbooks. My mom is usually not a supporter of laziness (at this stage in my life I think I'd call it "senioritis") but for once, I think she might be. All you lazy people who's classes have started, and all you about to be lazy people who's classes haven't started yet, are probably still textbook-less. And that laziness is about to be rewarded because I've got a place for you to get what you need and get it at a great price (see Mom? A good deal wins out over laziness right?)
You may have noticed some new links in my header. Well, I'd like you to meet my New Year's resolutions, my creative outlets: three new blogs.
Photography
I've started to post some of my photography, very gradually, on Flickr. It'll be where you can stay updated with my photos now that the 365 is done. Click HERE to visit my page.
Poetry
I've also decided to make a blog for me to place my poetry. The blog is called Dream Words and I encourage you to check it out! I'll be adding poems gradually to this as well.
The 52 Project
I've already told you about this but if you didn't see it, my Week 1 and Week 2 poems were posted! See the "52" HERE.
My mom took our Christmas card picture while we were away so my brother and I posed for lots of pictures. We also took quite a few together ourselves (for non-Christmas card purposes). And in fact, none of the ones here were used for the Christmas card! This particular day we visited St. Thomas, the island closest to Water Island, and had some delicious Italian food.
Now that I'm back on the east coast, I'm certainly missing wearing shorts and tank tops every day!
