un citron

Salut tout le monde. Aujourd'hui, le mot prefere est "de citron".

This post will be a little bit different from previous because ... not all of them will be iPhone quality! My slow progress toward becoming a legitimate fashion blogger. Maybe I'll start posting individual outfit posts instead of my summarized version--very unlikely. 

This week's outfits!  

Skirt Nordstrom Rack//Shoes Gap//Top From France//Locket Necklace Thrifted//Jacket Thrifted

Beginning the summary with the least interesting outfit. The only highlight is that I was able to savor the 50 degree weather that day.

Shoes Marshalls//Tights Target//Socks Express//Dress H&M//Sweater French Connection//Necklace Gifted from China

 I prefer wearing dresses and skirts over wearing pants, but I can't do it as often in winter. I do a tights-knee-high-sock combination when I feel dangerous and want to bear my legs to the weather. I'm your typical bad girl, what can I say. Also, I love this dress. The design is a funky tribal print and the colors are neutral so the dress matches everything. Lastly, it was a $6 find. Call me the bargain queen (but seriously, please do). 

Dress Anthropologie//Tights American Apparel//Shoes Shoemint

I work in essentially a green house. It's so funny unless you're the guy who has to rake the floor (not a joke). The top floor has beautiful lighting because of the glass ceiling (it's real, ladies). My favorite outfits during the winter is an over-sized sweater dress and tights. To lessen the frump, I added these lace-up booties. I waited a year before I discovered my ideal pair on Shoemint. I am really particular about the shoes I buy. I have a clear idea in my head about the style of shoes I want (from color, material, and style) and I only buy a pair of shoes until they're perfect. This extensive process does not minimize my vast shoe collect (I need help).  

Hat H&M//Dress & Shoes Old Navy//Necklace Brandy Melville

Has anyone checked out the amazing clothing selection at Old Navy? I had the lowest expectations walking into that store, but I ended up with a shamefully huge haul. This photo does not truly capture the beauty in this dress. I had my Anthropologie coworker quickly snap this shot despite an onslaught of customers surrounding her (merci Nicole!). Also, the shoes are not seen in this photo, but they're ankle-high Chelsea boots. Bought these babes for $12. That's right! 

 Jacket Thrifted//Purse UO//Shoes Old Navy//Pants American Apparel//Ring F21//Top Marshalls//Belt Thrfited

Non-phone photos! The main reason I don't carry my DSLR around is because its bulky. It is a pain to lug around and I don't want to be that person who wears it around their neck. This bag is great. It's just big enough to hold my camera without being too over-size or cumbersome (thank you, Jen). I love the last photo. My friends and I had great timing in catching the sunset over the Longfellow Bridge. 

MISCELLANEOUS:

CHECK OUT THIS BABE'S MERMAID HAIR! I immediately asked for her photo. She needs to be famous. Can someone get on that? 

Today's wonderful photographer, my lovely Kelly.  

XXOO

Thanks so much for reading!

une abeille

I abhor dealing with creating unique/quirky journal titles so today will be my current favorite french word. Just say the word--une abeille. Sounds like your mouth is on a trampoline. I am doing a similar thing with my Chinese coworkers. I aim to teach them a hardy English vocabulary term every day (in realty, not so often). I started with "rapacious". 

And this week's outfit summary!!!!!

Sweater Marshalls//Shoes BCBG//Skirt F21

I enjoy wearing high-waisted fitted skirts to work because I like the sleek feminine shape (aka swagger) and showing off the lady curves I have put a lot of work into at the gym. Also, most of my tops are cropped so high-waisted is the only way to incorporate my extremely unprofessional clothing into daily outfits. The truth. 

Turtleneck Top Brandy Melville//Clock Necklace Gifted//Belt Thrifted//Skirt Thrifted//Bag Karmaloop//Hat H&M

My outfit for working at Anthropologie. I enjoy working there for many reasons, one of them being: I can wear whatever I want (and people appreciate it!). Also, I wanted to show off this skirt that I searched long and hard for in the Garment District $1/lb piles. It's hard work being this fashionable, seriously.

This is a typical go-to outfit for me: high-waisted skirt, crop top, and cropped jacket. I am boring, I apologize. But I am jumping on the lip stick train, sporting this dark red. Just like with head scarves, I am a late disciple. Next goal? Finding my signature scent. Stay tuned.  

Sweater American apparel//Hat H&M//Necklace Brandy Melville//Skirt H&M//Bracelet Thrifted

Work outfit. I still don't know what work casual means! The struggles of being an ex-American Apparel employee. Also, why am I wearing a hat again? Is it because of the frigid 10 degree weather? Is it because it matches the outfit? Nope, I just had a bad hair day. I wake up with the worst cow licks on the back of my head every morning. Hardships that only short haired girls know (and guys?). 

XXOO