Summer Festival Fashion: Crop Top + High Waisted Denim Shorts

DivaNY mint green one sleeve crop top (c/o) // DivaNY high waisted distressed denim cutoff shorts (c/o) //

Forever 21 white floral headband // Forever 21 sparkly gold and brown sandals //

H&M and Forever 21 gold bracelets //

Photograph: self; tripod and remote

2 days til Lolla!! This was the first outfit I put together for Comfest, the summer city festival in Columbus, but unfortunately we were rained out (6/29/13). I always feel awkward baring my midriff, so the combination of crop top + high waisted bottoms creates a compromise. Styling tip: wearing a high waisted skirt or shorts that covers your belly button will make you look more modest and covered up even when you're showing off alllll the legs. This is about as Daisy Duke as I'm ever going to get, guys.

My obsession with mint green is becoming pretty obscene at this point, but I couldn't turn away from this unique "Jekyll and Hyde" crop top with one long sleeve and the other side is like a tank top. How sick is that? I've been wanting a pair of denim cutoffs with more coverage and it fit perfectly as a size medium until I threw it in the wash a few times after an unfortunate accident with coffee. This pairing I picked out from DivaNY.com as a second outfit to style (first one was the batman dress!). Throwing on a white flower crown adds in the perfect infusion of hippie/Coachella/festival as a finishing touch.

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Summer Festival Style: Floppy Hat + Velvet Fringe Skirt

Thrifted cream mesh sheer zebra stripe top // H&M burgundy felt floppy sunhat //

Black velvet maxi skirt with fringe (gift) // Target black suede booties //

Forever 21 gold spike bracelet, H&M wood and gold bracelets //

Revlon lip butter in Lollipop // Delia's mint green nail polish //

Photography: self; tripod and remote

What I actually wore to ComFest 2013: Columbus's summer city festival is known for the food, endless tents of vendors, and an amusing lack of dress code (aka topless women). I opted for a more covered-up Coachella-vibe with my trusty felt sunhat, festival fringe on my velvet skirt that my Grandma gave to me a long time ago, and thrifted $1 top with a sheer white zebra stripe pattern (from Volunteers of America). Since the top was a little oversized, I bunched into a tie knot for a more fitted and cropped look. The skirt also has a embellished Greek pottery design that is semi sheer. The fringe got tangled in leaves and my sandals, so it was a better idea to switch to my trusty heeled booties.

The weather's been bipolar sunny-rainstorm for the past week here, so this outfit was too hot when the sun was out but just right in the rain. I roamed around the park and checked out some cool local jewelry and art and snacked on a chocolate Ho-Ho cupcake. Afterwards, our group stopped by Jeni's for some gourmet ice cream action and had udon and pork katsu. Off to trivia night before a half week of work and 4th of July celebrations!

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Pumpkin

H&M orange cropped knit sweater (S) // Forever 21 chambray shirt (S) //
H&M Pants Collection slim fit hunter green skinny jeans (Euro 6) //

CLAWS Jewelry turquoise tri-stone gold hoop necklace (c/o WhitWatWear) //

H&M plaid tweed coat (Euro 4) // Forever 21 lace up oxford booties (6) //
Eye makeup: Coastal Scents Frenzy Mineral E/S (shimmery light pink)
Wet n Wild Vanity Palette (brown for outer half)
Stila waterproof liquid eyeliner

Photography: JJ

ARCH-ITECTURE. What's one of the only commonalities between October and November? Besides cold, it's pumpkins! In the spirit of the countdown to Turkey Day and being home with family in sweet warm San Diego, today I am a carrot orange & hunter green pumpkin squash. JJ is coming this year too, so hopefully we'll be able to show this Silicon Valley boy around a little better than last time. Squashes are strange but usually delicious. Did you know their cousins are gourds? As a kid I tried to dry one out and fill it with water like the storybooks always depicted xD

What I wore for meandering around campus Saturday, what was meant to be a night of studying and writing papers (11/5), but I ended up watching a singing competition. Did you know one of the reasons I chose WashU was because I have always loved architecture? There is this beautiful arched building called Ridgley Hall that from the side, creates this wonderful series of tunnels that was too picturesque to pass up. Distractions led to 3 mini shoots for one outfit, woops. Another victory for last week: actually getting up quickly at the alarm instead of lazying in bed. Daylight Savings celebrations went *poof* as soon as I started cracking on 4 papers and an exam ... Luckily the day was spent in good company, as misery loves company and legit Chinese food.

Favourite moment: when the sunlight streams through fall leaves at golden hour.

Readers - have you frolicked in the fall leaves?

Fairest Paris

Forever 21 Eiffel Tower cropped top (S) // H&M black and white pleated mini skirt (Euro 4) // 

Thrifted red knit beanie (old) // Merona orange strappy sandals (5.5) // 

H&M red chunky jewels necklace //

Photography: JJ

WHY ISN'T IT CALLED NO-LABOR DAY? My Labor Day started out Daniel Powter style but eventually got better. First, woke up a little behind schedule. Next, printer refused to print my coupons and my old Macbook flopped trying to update drivers and software. I had an angry meltdown at the rebellious technology ugh. Wore this outfit to class last Wednesday (8/31), minus red beret. I remember it was still blazing hot that day when I decided to walk the whole 20 minutes to class and now this weekend, it's chill as the North Pole.

Mall trip delayed for hours and no salary won from Banana Republic (of course). But H&M's Pants Collection had some great finds - 2 pairs for JJ, 1 pair $13 for me. Will have fitting room review on those tomorrow. Urban Outfitters involved the usual ogling at all the quirkiest and coolest things and books - they should charge admission like a museum because I can't afford to do anything but stare lol. After meandering around the mall, we went to Borders for some cheap literature thrills-hunting. I picked up a Photoshop CS4 Studio handbook at 60% off and we crazy kids brought back an 8-foot-long "ANIMALS AND NATURE" sign. Yup Borders is even getting rid of all their bookshelves.

Meanwhile, fun things: Saw a big fox tail at Aldo but they sold out, so I ordered one online ($12). If you play their games you can win Aldo shoes for life and get 15% off your purchase with this coupon code: getlucky75985 (in store option: print)

Readers - did you go (Labor Day) shopping? Tell me about your haul!

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H A R E M Pantaloons [Petite Find]

 

F21 Parisian cropped LS top (S) // F21 Harem Pants (XS) //

F21 Leopard Wedge Booties (6) //

Photography: JJ

Petite friends, I have great news for you. These are the skinniest pants I have ever deigned to try on and Forever 21 did not disappoint when they labeled XS. I'd say this feel is about as tight or way tighter than H&M bottoms in Euro size 2, which are tinyyy. At first I could barely walk up steps because I was afraid of ripping these and exposing my derriere, or hop up that fence so I can catch my train. I wore this last Friday to watch my suitemates duke it out in a singing competition and felt quite the fierce lady. Hairstyle is something new I decided to try thanks to Jessica's tutorial!

The bottoms clench around my ankles super snugly and I can't even take them off because the opening is too small for my feet xD Talk about a true XS. The waist is also very tight and I barely have a gap. The tie sash is also nice in keeping everything in place. There is a left mini side zipper and thin pockets. They are very high-waisted and lightweight (great length for wearing with cropped tops like this one), but I like the tad of harem in them and how they're more high fashion than sleepwear. I just have to get used to not bending down to pick things up off the floor (how do people survive in granny pants?). Someone with less muscular legs would wear this look better but overall, you can't tell I'm 5'3" in these photos, can you? If I must say so myself, I do look quite the giant.

Initially I thought I must get rid of these, but in the end I think this is an interesting piece to add to my wardrobe. By the way, creepy Grudge Girl photo effect Color Creative - Color Bypass in Lightroom. Just finished my final, final manuscript for the longest and most intense laboratory course ever! I don't know how I'm even functional on ~3 hours of sleep. An 8-10 page essay on Imperial Chinese Literature to do before many food-fest study breaks tonight. There's still snow on the field and I always make a point to walk on the fresh parts without others' footprints. I want to take my own steps. Lattes and peppermint cheesecake ♥

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