First Impressions

These J. Crew Factory shorts have quickly become my summer staple. They are comfortable, and have been my go-to ever since I got back from Europe. So you can imagine why I picked them for my first day of classes! Comfortable yet cute and classy, this look is great for making first impressions, though at this point I know all my professors and all my classmates. Ever since I was young, my mom always told me that on the first week of school I needed to dress my best to make a good first impression. This idea has stuck with me throughout my entire school career! If you ask any of my friends though, they would note that really I never show up to class sloppy unless I'm sick... And somehow even then I try to look not like I'm sick. 

I have become such a fan of mixing prints, and I have to say that I really love this combination. As I've said before, the trick is to keep the colors the same, but play with the scale of the two prints. Here the larger polka dots pairs perfectly with the smaller diamond print. Print pairing perfection! Silver flats and a fun statement necklace with a pop of mint pull it all together. 

Outfit Details

GAP Tee (old) / J. Crew Factory Shorts / Audrey Brooke Flats 

Premier Designs Jewelry: Pastel Perfection necklace; Starlet, Star-Studded & Dress The Part bracelets

--Caroline

Black & White

Vest (originally c/o Groopdealz but similar here, here, and white tweed version here)

old GAP tee / iT! Jeans (similar) / Justin Cowboy Boots

Happy Monday! I hope you all enjoyed any time off you had over the weekend, and were able to spend time with family and friends. I'm so glad I was able to go home! In fact, the outfit I'm sharing today is actually what I wore on the plane home last week. My mom snapped a picture just before we headed to Target. As you can see, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to many trips to Target every week!

But now back to my outfit... I recently scored this designer-inspired vest on Groopdealz, and was so happy it came in the mail in time for my Thanksgiving trip! It ended up being the perfect companion to the Colorado weather this time of year, and a stylish one at that. The stylish design of it is exacerbated by the clever use of pattern mixing, something I've definitely been fond of recently. And I would't dare travel out west without my cowboy boots! I actually like wearing them when I travel, because they are pretty simple to get on and off, they keep my feet warm but not hot like riding boots do, and they are just fun!

What do you wear when you travel? Where did you find yourself this weekend for the holiday?

--Caroline

Wednesday Wish List: Anthropologie

Dress / Printed Blouse / Sweater / Bag / Pants / Booties

I recently found myself perusing Anthropologie's website... Sigh. How is it that they manage to blend elegance, style, casual, and bohemian flare into a one stop shop?! Bless them. Anywho, these are just some pieces that I think are absolutely amazing and perfect for fall. Maybe they will just appear in my closet tomorrow morning? Nah, probably not. But they are certainly in the closet of my alter ego, a Caroline that is not in college with a limited budget. She's fabulous! :)

Happy Wednesday and happy hump day!

--Caroline 

Prints On Prints

Top: old, from Gap (similar) / Pants: Marshalls (similar) / Flats: DSW (same)

Belt: old / Jewelry: Premier Designs

Mixing prints is such a fun trend, yet a tricky one to pull off. The trick? Keep the colors in the two prints the same, and mix a larger print with a smaller print. Here, I have large black polka dots paired with a more detailed print, which fetters black and cobalt blue. I brought back more dots with my black flats, which have subtle polka dots in the fabric. And voila! Three prints in one outfit without looking overwhelming. A bonus, is a look like this is perfect for an office environment. I'm taking a mental note for my next class presentation in Studio 2... 

If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw how I switched up this look for Chapter on Sunday night!

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Walking In Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas for the Trend Spin Linkup!