Finally Fall

Top- H&M | Jeans- H&M | Studded flats- c/o My Hot Shoes | Hat- gifted (Thanks Mrs. Lanigan!) | Scarf- Hollister | Bracelets- House of Kami, c/o Starry Groove, c/o Lobby, c/o Vanity Gal

All of the leaves have fallen at my house. The yellows, browns, oranges, reds---they go so well with even the simplest of color schemes. What do you think of this outfit? 
I've got a 3-day week this coming week. One test on Tuesday and then I'm free of tests!! I plan to blog all four days of my weekend, so stay tuned for that. :) Also, does anyone still trick-or-treat? I know that' s next week, but I'm already thinking about it. I'm 17...and I still trick-or-treat. Candy is all ages, if ya ask me.
I've noticed my style evolving this fall. Last year, I felt like I was always trying to be outlandish and I really only wore skirts and dresses. This year, I've toned it down a bit, and I wear jeans and pants occasionally. It helps, of course, that I've finally found some pants that are long enough and that fit me right. Tall people like me--I recommend H&M for colored jeans/pants, and American Eagle for your regular old denim. I've also been pairing flats and Converse with just about everything. I have a new appreciation for the leopard loafers I got for Christmas last year--they're stylish and comfy, and I've worn them much more this year already! But don't worry--just today, I stocked up on black tights. That means skirts and dresses are on their way :)
Also--I'm on the lookout for a pair of brown leather (or faux leather) ankle/midcalf boots. If any of you have suggestions/recommendations/etc, please let me know! 
Finally--COSTUME IDEAS! I still need one for a costume party I'm going to next weekend! Does anyone have any cute/easy ideas? 
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Fifth and Orient Giveaway!

Dress- H&M | Jacket- H&M | Shoes- Vince Camuto | Watch- birthday gift | Necklace- c/o Fifth and Orient

Today you have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Fifth and Orient! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below, as always :) Contest ends on Halloween, open Internationally!!!
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The Fairy Princess Dress

Dress- c/o Crash and Burn Apparel | Blazer- The Limited | Shoes- Joe Fresh | Necklace- c/o Best Personalized Jewelry | Gunmetal Cone Cuff- c/o Vanity Gal

Sorry I've been so out of touch this week--life is so hectic! But hey, what else is new? Here's a quick post with another dress I recieved from Crash and Burn Apparel. It reminds me of something a fairy princess would wear! :) Of course I edged it up with some black and some booties since it's getting cold. What do you think? Stay tuned for a new giveaway tomorrow and also a giveaway next week from Vanity Gal!
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Sunday Funday

Dress- Romwe | Jacket- American Rag via Macys | Shoes- c/o My Hot Shoes | Belt- c/o August Wrinkle

It's Sunday, sadly. One more week until the weekend! hurray....

I'll leave you with this picture of me from last night at my birthday dinner. That's a mini red velvet cake! 

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Rolling Thunder

Jacket- Wilson's Leather | Kent Dress- c/o Crash and Burn Apparel | Shoes- Tahari via Lord and Taylor | Carrie Necklace- c/o Best Personalized Jewelry

I received this name necklace in the mail last weekend, and I've worn it to school every single day since. I've wanted one of these for so long, they are so stylish--you may be familiar with another name for these necklaces, the "Carrie", a trend started by the ever stylish Carrie from Sex and the City. Well, now Rory's got one too!!! You can get one personalized to your liking in silver, gold, double thickness, and so on from Best Personalized Jewelry. I highly recommend!
I also got this dress from Crash and Burn Apparel in the past week. I've received pieces from them before, including my favorite t-shirt ever. You can see all of the ways I've styled Crash and Burn before HERE. Their styles are edgy and include lots of tie-dye...which is my favorite print ever! So of course, I looove my Crash and Burn! :) If you want to buy something, the quality is amazing. And I've got a coupon code for you! Use code "WEARABOUTS20" for 20% off of your order at Crash and Burn.
On another note, thank you all so much for the birthday comments, tweets, and emails! I had a nice birthday on Thursday despite having to study all night long, and my family will be celebrating my birthday today by going out to dinner and opening presents! On my actual birthday, I got one of my presents and it was 4 pretty nail polishes for fall. I am kind of addicted to painting my nails so these will certainly come in handy :). One of my friends baked me cookies, another brought me a king-size hershey, and still another made me a big, colorful card. It was a good day! I'm off to my third soccer game in 4 days now...and then after that to celebrate my 17th! Have an awesome weekend, guys!
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You Won't Be Seventeen Forever

Top- Sheinside | Dress- c/o GoJane | Shoes- Converse | Necklace- Macy's | Bracelets- c/o Cosmorones, c/o Lobby

At 2:53 pm, 17 years ago, I WAS BORN! So if you're reading this at the exact moment in which I'm posting it (2:53, duh), it's my birth minute! If you aren't, well, it's my birthday! Not as cool as birth minute but cool nonethless. As I alluded to in the title of this post, the song "Seventeen Forever" by Metro Station is playing in my head. I'll leave you with my favorite lyrics from two songs that apply to a day like today:
"But let's not ask why it's not right, you won't be seventeen forever" -Metro Station
"Seventeen only comes once in a lifetime, don't it just fly by wild and free, goin' any way the wind blew, baby"- Tim McGraw
Both say the same thing--it won't last forever. Nothing lasts forever, though, right? You gotta sieze the moment and live like there's no tomorrow. Here's to another amazing year--and the last one of my childhood!
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