La Ropa de Hoy #3

This post is quite overdue - this outfit is actually from November 22nd.



I wore this to go to church with my boyfriend (!) and later walk 2.3 miles through the city, making frequent stops in peculiar locales - such as the Kroger pictured here.



Unfortunately, this outfit was such that I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to center the neckline... As my boyfriend captured, here.



I would be remiss is I didn't point out how intense this Kroger is. Look at all that stuff in the background! Since when does Kroger have FURNITURE?

ANYWAY! I'm wearing:

- Lia Sophia necklace (it's so versatile!)
- Lotus print tunic from Forever 21. I'm in love with this despite the neckline issues and the huge arm holes.
- Zebra trench coat from Forever 21. One of the only bad things about this coat is how needlessly long the tie is - as you can see, I tucked it into the pockets.
- Shiny black leggings - the "catwoman pants" - from Target.
- Lime green sandals that I'm pretty sure I purchased from a grocery store three years ago for a wedding...

My feelings on this outfit changed periodically throughout the day - my boyfriend had to assure me I did not look like a hooker, and compared it to what movie stars wear to the mall. I suppose that's a good thing. The shoes were not a wise decision for the 2.3 mile walk in the least, but I don't regret it a bit.

And speaking of Target, I have a bonus for this post:



After I tried this dress on for fun, my boyfriend bought it for me against my will. I seriously spent quite a long time ranting at him for being too nice. I'm a lucky girl.

Life Goal: Own An Armoire

Lots of women dream of walk-in closets, and while I can't say that wouldn't be excellent, I dream of owning an armoire.



What beats the charm of these things?



Someday, in my purple bedroom with a king size bed...



Someday.

I Believe In... Public Displays Of Affection

Why is everyone so disapproving of it? I'm not talking about making out in a crowded restaurant, here. I'm talking extensive hand holding, hugs, and kisses, piggyback rides and playing with hair. Why has society embraced being "open" with sexuality but shunned innocent affection at the same time? Why has love become something to be ashamed of? What is the point of affection that only shows itself when no one else is around?

Genuine, authentic affection is something this world needs more of. I say, take a stand!

La Ropa De Hoy #2

Yesterday was significantly less fabulous than I wanted it to be. As it was, however, it involved church, greasy Chinese food, and finding purple skinny jeans in my size at Target for $10.



It was hard getting good photos, but at least the Target dressing room gets the job done! Anyway, I wore:

- Black tunic from Forever 21 with the jacket always on because it somehow develop a hole near the arm opening. Forever 21 makes beautiful clothes, but the quality seems really iffy a lot of the time.
- Aforementioned tan leather jacket, originally from Banana Republic - I got it for FREE from a friend who was leaving the country.
- Old fish necklace that I found at an antique store. Everywhere I go, people freak out over this, think it's awesome, and play with it.
- Brown skinny jeans from Delia's.
- Tweed heels with topaz-tone jewels. I've had these since I was about 12 or 13, I remember my brother and father claiming my ankles wobbled when I walked in them. Somehow, I don't think that's the case anymore.
- Same white purse from Wal-Mart.



Couldn't resist this shot... If only that zit weren't there!

And, for your viewing pleasure, my incredibly special "too much light in my eyes" face:

La Ropa de Hoy #1

So, I like clothes a lot. I like taking pictures a lot. Naturally, I love when bloggers do outfit posts (I'm addicted to galadarling). I also really like throwing around my minimal knowledge of spanish. Therefore, get used to these posts.



This is what I wore for an ordinary schoolday at the end of a crappy week and to go see a friend perform in a play. It's been kind of a crap week, and I thought dressing up would improve my morale - it worked - this outfit was a hit everywhere today.



This is probably the first time I've ever shown leg outside of gym class at school, and it was an interesting experience. Fortunately, I think I managed not to flash anyone. So, let's break this down:

- Black medallion pendant from Lia Sophia
- Glasses, because I didn't want to take the time to put in contacts this morning! Every minute of sleep counts when you're getting up early to take the school bus..
- Generic red tank purchased from a T.J Maxx ages ago
- Black and white gingham shirt from Forever 21
- Black ruffle mini skirt from Forever 21 which I bought two years ago for a mime costume. This is only the third time I've ever worn it.
- Red Chuck Taylors. These are pretty much all I have ever worn to school, because I don't want to changes shoes for gym. These shoes have increased the amount of red in my wardrobe, just because I want them to match.

For a fabulous night of Chipotle and high school theater, I switched to this:



- Completely fabulous zebra print trench coat from Forever 21.
- Red beads from Claire's.
- White purse from Wal-mart. (I love the look, and it holds my school supplies, but the quality level is such that you can tell it's from Wal-mart. I'm not sure how long this will last.)
- Shiny black leggings - "catwoman pants" - from Target.
- Still red Chucks.



One of my friends said this coat makes me look like a referee... I'm not buying it.

Excellent start to my weekend!

remember when we were such fools...

Three years ago, I started dating my best friend. Around the time this photo was taken. It only lasted two months and set into motion one of the most disastrous portions of my young life to date.

Today, I come to the unsettling realization that I am dating my current best friend, and wonder about three years from now. But I believe my life is on a much better course, now, and that I don't have to worry much - after all, I'm older and wiser now. Perhaps not be a significant amount, but at the least, I now realize candy bar logo t-shirts are not fashionable.

How has your life changed in the past three years?