Wear & Tear: November 2015

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Black Friday Extended

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Black Friday Extended by margaret-allison featuring Madewell

It's the most wonderful time of the year to shop online. More and more people are staying home during Black Friday to avoid the chaos and shop at home. And now retailers are starting to realize that! PTL. I didn't go anywhere for Black Friday and I was able to knock out 3 of the 5 family member's Christmas presents at home, on my laptop, in my pajamas. LIFE IS GOOD. Here are some of my favorite places to shop that extended their Black Friday deals:

Anthropologie.................................................................................25% off with code shoptoit
rag & bone..............................................................................................25% off with code bf25
Madewell......................................................................................25% off with code calmdown
J. Crew...............................................................................................40% off with code holiday
Urban Outfitters..............................................................................................30% off sale items
ASOS.................................................................................................30% off with code blessed

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Holiday Season

Monday, November 23, 2015

Holiday Season by margaret-allison featuring iridescent earrings

When planning your holiday look, I suggest not overdoing it. There are a lot of pretty sequin and beaded dresses out there, but I think those look too prommy and juvenile. I think what's really going to make you stand out from the crowd is:

1. Picking out one statement piece (in this case, it's the top).

It can be a dress, a bracelet, shoes, or if you want to be really simple, bright red lips.

2. Make sure your statement piece is not too flashy.

If people can see their reflection from the all-over sequin dress you're wearing, it's probably too much.

3. It doesn't have to be a dress.

That's why I came up with the ensemble above. It looks good and still fits the theme.

I encourage you to stand out in your own way. That doesn't mean you have to wear all that glitter and spend lots of money on a dress you'll wear once!

Thanks for reading and happy Monday!

Trashion Show

Monday, November 23, 2015

I've been MIA for a little bit, but it's because my senior year is sucking the energy out of me. Every year the fashion designer and architecture students put on a Trashion Show. Basically, we make a garment out of recycled materials. I normally don't design for the Trashion Show because I'm usually backstage helping with everything, but I decided I wanted to do it for my senior year. I teamed up with my best friend Clara and we made a dress out of paper doilies. Needless to say after any project, I'm glad it's over.

Chicwish Dress

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Dress // Boots (love these)

When I first saw this dress on Gal Meets Glam, I loved it so much. However, I didn't bother clicking the link because I thought it would be an expensive designer dress. For whatever reason, I came back to the post and clicked the link. To my surprise, the dress was very affordable. I just got it in the mail a week ago and the quality is better than I ever expected. Chicwish has some of the most beautiful dresses for such a great price. Right now you can even get 30% off of any order over $60!!

Thanksgiving break is just around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. I can't even begin to think of what I have to do between now and when finals start. I'm just so eager for the Holidays to get here so I can truly be stress free!

Have a great week everybody!

How to Roll Your Jeans Up Like a Pro

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Begin with your jeans completely unrolled.

From the back, pull a big section...

and fold it over towards the front.

Begin rolling your jeans up keeping the fold in place as much as possible.

Roll a second time.

And voila!

Even I didn't know exactly how to roll jeans up the fashionable way. I never thought there was an art to it.

Outfit credits here.

Photos by Jookie Sanchez.

Christmas Wishlist

Sunday, November 08, 2015

Bare Minerals // Lens // Wallet // Shirt

Thanksgiving is often overlooked because it's only a month away from the most exciting holiday of the year. I love thanksgiving, but I never feel like it's a real break for me because it's right before finals start. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays along with Halloween (yes, I love Halloween that much). It's not necessarily because it's the rare occasion where my parents spoil me, although that is a perk. More so, it's because I finally have a period in my busy life where I'm not worrying about school or work and spending lots of time with my family and dog. Every year, my sister and I have our biannual LOTR (Lord of the Rings for all you non-nerds) extended edition, movie marathon. In a way it's like a detox for me because what girl doesn't dream of having an Aragorn in her life? I know it's weird, but every LOTR girl fan is thinking it.

Since starting college, Christmas has gotten more boring over the years. My siblings and I are all grown up now, so we usually ask for money because we don't have to worry about mom and dad buying us the wrong things, haha. I decided it would be more fun to have something to be excited about Christmas morning and not just ask for an envelope with money in it. I can't wait to spend my holidays in pajamas snuggling up with Charlie and watching LOTR.

The sweet memories and traditions are not too far from now, so keep your chin up!

This Sweater

Wednesday, November 04, 2015

Sweater // Top (similar) // Jeans // Booties

I buy a majority of my clothes online because I actually hate shopping. One day I stumbled upon this sweater from Anthropologie and immediately knew I had to have it even though I couldn't afford it. I have a rule for myself for when I want to buy something that's more than $50. If I'm going to wear it A LOT, then yes. If not, NO. LEAVE. RESIST.

Some people may understand what it means to shop according to your mood. Occasionally I get really girly and want something I can feel more feminine in. This sweater does exactly that for me. I know I'm going to get my money's worth out of this one and wear it all the time. There's so much to see when looking at this sweater with the embroidery, the pattern, the colors and the crochet details.

I'm so looking forward to this weekend. It will be the first weekend that there won't be a football game, hordes of homework and projects, and lots of poeple in town. I love weekends like these where I can have a hot cup of tea and spend time with my sister.

Have a wonderful rest of the week, friends. :)

Photos by Jookie Sanchez.