Learn and Burn

Learn and Burn- The Sheepdogs

September is finally here, which for me means whipping on my nerd glasses and catching the bus to school. Whoa, am I ten years ago?

Then again, my back to school shopping list this year is a whole bunch more stylish than my list circa 2001 (think huge flared jeans, baby tees and a perma-ponytail... yeaaah.) But it's also about a mile longer, and I'm going to have to brush up on my thrift skills to do any damage at all to it. 

These items are at the top of the list, all perfectly slouchy and chic with a little bit of fun to keep it interesting! 

The bright skinnies, grandpa loafers, silk blouses and touches of gold and leopard are completely transitional for any season, and the Moleskine notebooks are necessary for any hard working collegiate. 

Le sigh! Fall is here and I couldn't be happier! 

love

xxx

Beg Steal or Borrow

Beg Steal or Borrow- Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs

I have big news. Big, scary, keeping-me-up-at-night news. (no! I'm not pregnant!) 

I quit my 9-5 office job and am going back to school. That's right, at the ripe young age of 24 I've finally come into my own and figured out what I want to do, and now I just need to do it. 

I am so scared. 

But also so excited!! 

And you will be seeing a whole new level of thrifting and remixing on this old blog now... 

There, now you're scared and excited too! ;)

Teal Flutter Blouse- H&M, Dark Skinnies- J.Crew, Grey Suede Pumps- Nine West (Outlet baby!), Various Bracelets, Nerd Glasses-  I'm gonna call this DIY/Superstore :)

To celebrate the re-education I donned my faux-bans and tied my hair up, I felt this looked "smart". But then, since it's art school, I whipped out the bright coral lipstick and sequin bracelets... I hear those art-kids are crazy like that. 

Big Love!!

xxx

No Talking

No Talking- The Zolas
With so many of my friends heading back to school right away, and this crisp fall breeze we've been having, I felt like wearing a "first day of school outfit". That was always my favorite thing about going back to school and even though it's been a few years since I've actually sat in a classroom I decided to get all dressed up and pretend I was!
I dug out some favorites from last fall; my old leopard print cardigan, grey knee highs and the desert boots I stumbled upon. The only problem is that now I have even more items that I need to add to my wishlist (see list at right). How awesome would this leopard print look with an emerald coloured shirt or skirt?? Augh. My poor bank account.

Cardigan- Rickis (circa 2003)

Shorts- Smart Set

Boots- Liz Claiborne via Winners

Cami- Forever 21

Purse and Necklace- Thrifted

Belt- Vintage

Socks- Dollarama (hah!)

I guess I am going back to school...kinda. I'm taking a photography class this fall (a legit one), and will be studying fashion 101 (self-directed. It involves reading 10 magazines per month. Very advanced and challenging). I love learning and actually do miss school. I never really understood why everyone complained about it so much. I think I'll always be a nerd in that respect!
Anyways, much love and hugs to all the other nerds out there too!
xxx