Cozy Fall Outfit of the Day

It's finally starting to feel like Fall! Ever since my shopping trip at Brandy Melville in California, I can't seem to stop wearing the pieces I snagged in different ways. I recently received my Deandri wooden platform shoes and thought that it would look perfect with a slouchy cardigan or a dress. So, I decided to take my oversized creamy knit top and rock it like a dress (hey, I'm short...so it works) - paired with my favorite slouchy beanie + cardigan and I had the easiest, laziest, comfiest fall outfit in a couple of minutes. It's pretty simple with the basic colors and layers, and that's how I like it. You can watch my YouTube video at the end of this post or by clicking here.

xx

O&C

       

       

       

       

       

In's & Out's No. 8

Last "In's & Out's" was in September - man, crazy how 4-5 months can fly by! These are a little more personal in the sense that they are tailored to me, not any trend or "hype" that is happening, for the most part! Awesomely enough, there are way more "In's" - enjoy!

xx

O&C

In's:

- Putting a collared shirt under jumpers/sweaters - especially if the sweater has a graphic on it (I've been too addicted to this)

- Naps (I just found out how to re-incorporate them into my life)

- My new glasses! Well...okay, they're the same except my frames were ruined so I got the same exact pair again and the same style in black too!

- Vanilla ice-cream with bananas in it during the wintertime 

- Reading during my commute to/from work

- Black leather/pleather overalls (pants)

- Drinking lots and lots of water with some frozen fruit in it

- Hats - always

- Leopard (for me)- I can't wait to rock some leopard and mint colored things together! 

- Speaking of leopard: my new UNIF X Nastygal 'Hellbound' shoes  - I'm now 6 inches taller! You can see my new babies in the picture below:

I paired them with my AA frill socks

Out's:

-  Ombré hair - for me at least, I'm so happy mine is almost gone (who knows if I'll revisit it, we had a good time :P)

- Cold weather + rain

- Spending so much money on lunch everyday

- Creative mind blocks

- Huge backpacks that whack you in the face while you're on the bus/train :(

- Crocs -always - especially when worn with 5 layers of socks in the middle of winter...just, no, please.

- People who are assholes, obviously

Holographic Pieces - Yay/Nay?

ARE WE INTO IT?!

I created a mini "collage" of some of the holographic/iridescent pieces that I've seen floating around on the internet (and you can see it at the end of this text post). I personally have my eye on the oxford shoe in the middle by Miista; I have some silver tin-foilesque oxfords that I got from Target and they slighly remind me of these...I'm a creature of habit, what can I say? I, personally, love it even though it is one of those "on trend" moments. Everyone from Stella McCartney to Proenza Schouler have made some pieces that have this cool effect.

But the question remains: Are we into it? Is it overdone? Is it tacky or just right? 

xx

O&C

   

From left to right:

1. Dress - Jeremy Scott

2. Wallet - Comme des Garçons

3. Clutch - Stella McCartney

4. Sling-back wedge - Stella McCartney

5. Pumps - NastyGal

6. iPhone case - Urban Outfitters

7. Backpack - Deena & Ozzy

8. Pointed flats - F21

9. Mini satchel- Proenza Schouler

10. Shorts - Etsy

11. Platforms - Jeffrey Campbell

12. Oxfords - Miista

13. Blue flatforms - Ego & Greed

14. Long-strap bag - NastyGal

15. Purple clutch - Deena & Ozzy

16. Sandals - Stella McCartney

17. Jesus sunnies - Etsy

Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Let's face it...I buy a lot of sh*t and I haven't posted on here in a while, so I thought I'd do a post on some of the things I've purchased recently that are my favorites. I have so much more to shoot/blog about and more items coming in the mail any day now, but we can save that for another time. I'll also try to style some of these pieces in real outfit of the days and such. For now, here are some of the items of my materialistic habits  - and they make me happy.

PS: Singing in the song actually starts at around the 18 second mark - enjoy!

xx

O&C

Cherub Cassidy Tank by Wildfox. The cut of this tank is perfect!

Mocha laced tail blouse from Nastygal.

Pink studded ballet flats by Topshop.

Union Jack sweater by F21 & awesome phone case gifted to me by Fawn! I love the UK :)

Rings from Nastygal.

"Oh No She Didn't" (left) & "Chinchilla" (right) lipsticks by Limecrime.

Sugar High Blouse from Nastygal. Who knew mint/peach/purple could work so well?!

Skull necklace by Zara.

Chicago mug by Intelligentsia - bought from Bakin' and Eggs.

Collection | Jeffrey Campbell 'Lita'

Is this really my first 'collection' post?! No better way to start one than with something I didn't even realize I was collecting... Anywho, I'd like to talk about a pair shoes that I love - they're the 'Lita' by Jeffrey Campbell. I bought my first pair (the mustard colored ones) from Karmaloop in March/April of 2011. I was hooked because of how insanely comfortable they were/are. As a girl ringing in at 5 feet tall, I like some height but sometimes heels do not equal comfort. The 5 1/2ish" heel is not bad because it's so chunky (wooden) and is helped out by the 2" platform in the front. When I first bought them, colors were limited, but now you can get them in virtually any color, print/pattern, material (canvas, leather, suede, velvet, etc). Of course, plenty of people may think that they're "played out" and "overdone", but again, I absolutely do not care. I found something I like, that I can wear all day and that looks pretty bomb (in my opinion). As for sizing, I'm a 6.5 and they run true to size, but my Cosmic print and Red Spikes are a size 6 and fit a bit more snug than my other 6.5 Litas, but are still comfortable nonetheless. 

I now own 5 beautiful pairs, 2 of which were given to me as gifts, but let me let you in on a secret: I've never paid full price for these shoes...EVER. I've scored great deals on Karmaloop (where I got my mustard, black and cosmic print), Nastygal (where I got my American flag print) and Solestruck (where I got my red spikes). You can still look fresh on a budget; they are totally worth the price, though, if you love 'em, snatch 'em up!

So rock your Litas with pride! I know I do!

PS: Do you like the gif? I finally learned how to make it and thought it would be a cool concept to show of my babies beyond a still photo, haha :)

xx

O&C

NastyGal Does It Better

If I could, I woud own every NastyGal item - but, I can't, so I post some of their lookbooks instead and dream to Washed Out.

xx

O&C

Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed by all inc.