Wind, Love & Leather Leggings

This was my outfit from last week, on my semi-last minute visit to see Kyle in Daytona. He always makes a face when I ask him to pretty please take a few outfit pictures for me, but he was sweet when he was taking these. I was fighting a little wind pushing my hair in my face, and while I'm complaining he made a comment about how it was okay because it turned out really pretty. So cute! This is why I love this man... well, and a million other reasons too. :)

I've worn these leather leggings a lot recently! Here I styled them with a tunic and a long, cascading cardigan to cover my butt. (Kyle thought I was silly for wanting to keep my butt covered in leggings.. men! lol ) Unfortunately, once I got back home I realized I left these leggings hanging up in his laundry room, and I won't see him for a few weeks... bummer!

Outfit Details

Skies Are Blue Cardigan from Stitch Fix / Old Navy Tunic / "Leather Leggings" from Ross (similar) /  Easy Spirit Flats

Premier Designs Jewelry: Manhattan necklace, Starlet bracelet 

--Caroline

Casual Polish

I think the thing that makes leather leggings so attractive to wear is that while they are both casual and polished. Since I re-discovered mine recently, I wore them yesterday to run an errand on campus and then get a little schoolwork done while there. Obviously comfort was key, but I also wanted to look a little put together. Ergo, the leather leggings! Because I'm not into showing my bum to the world, a tunic was an easy choice, and I was going to be doing a little walking so Keds it was. Just because you need a practical outfit doesn't mean you can't look cute! 

Outfit Details

Merona Denim Tunic / "Leather Leggings" from Ross (similar) / Keds (similar, similar) 

Premier Designs Jewelry: Avery necklace, In Vogue watch

--Caroline

A Little Leather

These leather-look leggings were originally purchased for a friends birthday party theme, and while they are very on-trend I've only worn them a few times since then. Last week we had a cooler day in north Florida, with rain on and off. I paired my leggings with one of my favorite tunic for running errands; I'm all about stripes, plus this one covers my butt, all while flowing nicely. I topped it all off with my olive green fringe cardigan, simple rose gold jewelry (one of my errands was to get my engagement ring cleaned, so of course I had to match!) and simple black flats. Of course by the time I actually left to go on my errands, the weather warranted rain boots instead.

Outfit Details

Love Stitch cardigan (other colors)  / Cache Tunic Top from Marshalls / "Leather Leggings" from Ross (similar) / Easy Spirit Flats / Premier Designs Jewelry: English Rose necklace (beaded chains removed)

--Caroline

Five Friday Favorites

My oh my, a lot has happened this week...

1. School, school, school! I'm up to my eyeballs in end-of-the-semester due dates!

2. In Wednesday's post, I mentioned how I'm wearing more tunics recently. This is a better look at how I styled this cozy tunic for a chilly day! I got the olive green version at my local Target, but I think they only sell one color online currently. But it's sooo comfy!

3. As I'm sure you all heard on the news, there was a shooting on the FSU campus late Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Thankfully my brother and I are fine, as are all my close friends. It's crazy to think that something like this could happen here in Tallahassee, and to the place where every student has spent at least one late night studying. My heart and prayers go out to the students in the library at the time, the victims and their families, and the shooter and his family as everyone tries to make sense of everything.

4. I spent Thursday evening working away on my massive amounts of homework, and watching Christmas Hallmark movies. My favorite? The Nine Lives of Christmas. Cats, firefighters, and Christmas spirit. What more can a girl ask for? Nothing! And for a Hallmark movie it really wasn't too cheesy... no more than any other chick flick.

5. The week started with homework, and it's going to end with homework. I'm trying to get everything done so I can properly enjoy my Thanksgiving at home in Colorado! That being said, I might be a little absent next week on the blog, as I focus my energies on schoolwork and then family time.

Have a great weekend!

--Caroline

Love on A Wednesday

The next few weeks until the end of the semester are shaping up to be... CRAZY. I might just pull my hair out... But hopefully not! SO today's post is short and sweet, I'm just sharing with y'all a couple things I'm loving recently.

*I came across this light while looking for unique lighting for my current project and wish that this worked with the look I'm going for (I picked this one instead). But I'll save it in my brain for a future project! 

*This quote is definitely my current mantra. Sometimes, sleep is the solution to all your problems. 

*This Premier Designs necklace from our holiday collection is three things: gorgeous, versatile, and on repeat in my closet currently! 

*I fell in love with jumpsuits all over again after I came across this pretty pleated number from LOFT. 

*Since my current Sperry booties have been getting a lot of wear, out of curiosity I looked up some other styles and now I think these grey ones are going on my Christmas list! 

*And finally, tunics have been on my mind since this post, and now I've rocked them twice this week already!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

--Caroline

Leopard

Mossimo @ Target Tunic / Jockey Leggings 

Premier Designs Necklace & Bracelet 

Capelli Rain Boots (similar) / Totes Travel Umbrella

It never rains in Colorado. Like maybe 10 times in a whole year, and it's not an epic thunderstorm. 

So when I started school in Georgia, my first must-have purchases were rain boots and umbrellas. After making the mistake of buying rain boots from the kid section at Target (smaller shoe=shorter boot shaft=puddles in my shoes), I upgraded to these gorgeous leopard babies. I love them! 

Because I actually really love the rain, I get very excited when I look outside and realize I get to pull out my leopard boots. Yesterday, for the torrential rain that hit Tallahassee, I paired my leopard boots with one of my favorite Premier necklaces, an acrylic leopard link statement necklace. I kept the rest of the outfit simple and comfortable, with leggings and a tunic. With the addition of a fun red umbrella, I was all set! 

What do you wear on a rainy day?

--Caroline

Linking Up with the Three-Fer Thursday Linkup hosted by Perfectly Coutured and White Coat Wardrobe

Five Friday Favorites: Recent Obsessions

Happy Friday & Happy Upcoming Weekend!

After a long Labor Day Weekend, it was really hard getting back into the swing of classes again so you can imagine how glad I am that another weekend is here. I need a little break and the semester has only barely started! But aside from that, I thought I'd mix up this weeks Five Friday Favorites by sharing 5 things I'm only slightly obsessed with currently. Only slightly. :)

1. Jane.com Boutique Deals has now become part of my morning routine. I wake up, roll over, and look through today's deals, which I get emailed to me. I don't know how I feel about this. So far, I haven't actually spent that much money, which is surprising, but I guess my self restraint is stronger than I thought! For all things home decor, clothing, and accessories, Jane.com is the place to be. 

At least that's where I am at 7am.

2. theSkimm is a fab little company that delivers the news highlights straight to your email inbox each morning. I've always liked watching the news, but being in college for most students means being a little out of the loop, whether it's lack of money to spend on cable or just lack of time. But theSkimms' short & sweet updates keep me informed while I sip my coffee. Or chug. 

3. Speaking of coffee... yeah, so I think I've become a coffee in the morning person. I can function without it, but I've noticed I have more energy in the afternoon if I've had coffee in the morning. Like my jane.com obsession, I don't know how I feel about this. 

4. Moving on to a clothing obsession. Or two. Maybe three... Anyway, I have been wearing the heck out of my linen, palazzo, and tapered printed pants! Recently it seems like I'm washing them every single week, and pining to pull them out of the dirty clothes bin. Additionally, I have been lusting over the idea of tunics & leggings. Those of you who know me personally know that I do not like leaving the house in yoga pants/leggings/workout clothes unless I'm actually going to workout. But my dear friend Lauren, as well as many other girls I see around campus, rock the tunic-and-legging look and I've decided I want in! I don't know if there is a secret password for this elite club, but I'll find out!

To Buy: Similar Left Pants / Middle Pants / Similar Right Pants 

 Left Tunic (from Jane! Are you shocked?!) / Right Tunic

5. My final obsession is not recent by any means. Last weekend, my boyfriend drove up and he not only was just here (which means hugs!) but he also put on a new screen protector on my phone, installed a new shower head for me, and made my brother and I lunch. He's just so sweet and caring, and I thank God everyday that I get to have Kyle in my life & call him mine. :)

But enough about my obsessions, what is catching your eye recently?!

Have a great weekend!

--Caroline

Five Friday Favorites

IT'S SPRING BREAK!

Well, almost. I have a fair amount of homework and projects due the week we get back from spring break, so I'm staying in town a couple extra days so that I can finish them, as well as get some necessary things crossed off my to-do list. It has been a crazy week, but to really begin my Five Friday Favorites we start back with last Saturday...

1. I went to a Civil War Reenactment Ball with some friends, and oh my goodness it was a ton of fun! Everyone was so welcoming, and we learned some traditional Civil-War era dances. My roommate and I are getting the group back together to go again next year!

2. Sunday was a beautiful day in Tallahassee, and thankfully I got to spend it outside with my sisters for our spring philanthropy event, Alpha PHIfa, which is a soccer tournament that the other fraternities and sororities on campus compete in. I loved being able to sit and relax in the sun with my sisters!

3. Wednesday was a rainy day, so out came my rain boots for a chic but comfy rainy-day look! I have worn this tunic so so much since I got it!

4. I FINISHED MY GIRAFFE CHAIR! I am so proud of this chair--I designed and built it all myself! What I loved about this project is seeing not only my design take shape, but also my classmates' designs taking shape. In a couple weeks we will present the chairs, each one inspired by a different children's book, to a local elementary school. So expect pictures of little 1st graders enjoying my chair to be up soon. I'm really looking forward to seeing the reactions of my "clients"!

5. Thankfully I've finished the big projects due post-spring break, so today my goal is to finish as much of my other homework as I can, but also maybe having a mini spa day... After cutting all that cardboard I definitely am in need of a manicure!

Have a great weekend!

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Friday's Fab Favorites over st Style Elixir 

Five Friday Favorites

Another week has gone by... Can you believe it's already February?! Is anyone else wondering where January went? Did we skip it? Whoah! Here are some highlights from my week...

1. My Super Bowl outfit was cute, the outcome of the game was not!

2. I was in Target and saw the cutest, softest little Valentines Elephant ever! I literally considered buying it... Kyle said he wouldn't give it to me for Valentines Day... Rude!

3. I got my new swimsuit in the mail which, along with the beautiful mid-week weather in Tallahassee, made me want to go out and sun bathe. Of course the next day was rainy and cold so it was only happening in my dreams. 

4. I'm obviously all about animals, because the chair I'm designing for my furniture design class (inspired by a children's book) is going to look like a giraffe! Here is what I'm thinking, although this might very well change!

5. This tunic is becoming a staple in my closet! I loved how I paired it this week, with pops of turquoise and casual jean shorts. It was a great hot-day-in-the-winter-time outfit!

I hope you had a good week, and cheers to the weekend!

Linking Up with Lulu from Simply Lulu Style for her What I'm Loving Friday's Link Up

--Caroline Amy