Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Spring Style Dreams

Spring is finally here everyone! (Even though we just got a snowstorm yesterday.... #NewEngland) I'm excited to finally wear springy clothes, shed a few layers of coats, and finally not have to wear heavy socks and clunky boots everywhere (anyone who knows me at all knows that I prefer to be barefoot, but if I have to wear shoes I'm a sockless-with-slip-ons kinda gal). Something that I believe I've only done once before on this blog, I thought I'd put together a style dream board for spring. Because, why not? Enjoy!


Maxi Dresses - I've only just recently (i.e. last spring/summer) gotten on board the maxi dress train and I honestly don't understand why i didn't hop on sooner. Maxi dresses are comfortable AF - it's basically like you're wearing a form-fitting blanket around under the disguise of it being formal or dressy. Now that the ground is drying up, it's officially safe to start wearing maxis around once again and I am super pumped! I'm hoping to grow my collection a bit over the warmer months this year.

Slouchy Cardigans - Although it may be warming up in New England, we're still at a time of the year where the temperature is doing whatever it wants and is basically confusing everyone at all times. Is it hot? Is it cold? WHO KNOWS. All I know is having a solid collection of slouchy comfy cardigans is always a good idea and, in my opinion, are still a perfect wardrobe accessory in the springtime.

Boyfriend Jeans - If you can't tell, the over all theme to this post/my life is comfort. Jeans are no exception to this rule, and the fashion industry caters to people like me with the boyfriend style of jeans. Loose and comfy yet still feminine - I'm a big fan. Pair these with cute sneakers and a fun tee, it's the perfect combo for a spring day out and about town, or for lounging around the house.

Round, Horn-Rimmed Sunglasses - This style of sunglasses is my new favorite. I just picked up a similar pair while I was in Florida and while I'm usually pretty picky about the sunglasses I wear, I really like the way this style looks on me! I'll probably be rocking my pair all spring and summer long.

Bright Yellow Handbag - With the reemergence of the sun comes the reemergence of my love for NEON. I recently moved into my Flouro Pink Filofax Original in celebration and I now have my sights set on a bright yellow handbag to take on the go. I particularly like the one pictured above, the Merona Mini Satchel Handbag in Peace Green (though we all know this is neon yellow) from Target. I have a feeling that I'll be popping into my local Target sometime in the near future to make this gem mine!

Sperry Original Boat Shoes - As I said in my intro, I'm really a no-socks-slip-ons kind of gal when it comes to footwear. The easier the better, and nothing is easier than a comfy pair of boat shoes. Sadly, one of the Sperry Originals that my mom so kindly bought for me last year went M.I.A. toward the end of last summer and I have zero idea where it went (I think it fell out of my trunk when I was moving laundry in and out and it was never found again). So sad! I loved these shoes to death so I need to invest in a new pair. They're seriously the perfect pairing to almost any outfit and absolutely fantastic for spring.

Woven Flats - This style of shoe is making a serious comeback and the cross between sandal and ballet flat makes it a great pick for spring. I can totally see myself living in a pair of these throughout the entire spring and summer months, and even stretching it into fall! Though I have a feeling a pair of shoes like this is going to give me a seriously funky tan line on my feet!

What styles are you eyeing for spring?

Monday, January 20, 2014

New Glasses!


I picked up my new glasses today! I've had the same frames since summer of 2011, so I was due for a new nerdy look! I was looking for bigger frames than I've had before - kinda like that hipsterish look that's a bit more trendy these days. I was pretty nervous about going with these frames because they're a little bolder than I'm used to. You can't really tell from the above picture but the frames are actually a deep purpley-maroon color. I found a picture of them on Google that shows it better:



Still isn't the greatest example but TRUST ME IT'S PRETTY! Anyway, I spent the entire 10 days between choosing my frames and getting my glasses back worrying I made the wrong decision, but I LOVE them and am very happy with my choice! :)

Friday, January 10, 2014

What's in my Bag?

I've always wanted to do a "What's in my Bag" post, but I haven't had a bag that I've loved enough (since launching FivElveNinety) to show off in a post. Needless to say, I was elated when I found this lovely piece of art under the tree Christmas morning!


I must have been a good girl because I was lucky enough to receive a Dagne Dover tote from my mom for Christmas! (THANKS MOM!!!) I am head-over-heels in love with this thing. I mentioned these totes in a post a while ago, but never thought I'd actually have one of my own. It's everything I imagined and more!


The bag is so well made and so sturdy. You can tell a lot of work and care went into making it, and that it will last a long, long time. My tote is the Dagne Blue color, which is really a purplish navy - one of my favorite shades of purple! (Seriously - my room was that dark color all through high school and college!)


When you open it up, there are POCKETS GALORE!


Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, a pocket for a notebook, an additional zipped pocket, a cellphone pocket, pen pockets, a sleeve for a water bottle or umbrella, and even a strap that hooks onto your keys so you don't spend 800 hours digging though your sea of stuff in order to unlock your car or apartment - and that's all before the main section of the bag! Sheer perfection.

As you can imagine, I can fit SO MUCH STUFF into it! It's perfect for me, as I spend a lot of time in the car commuting between two campuses, and kind of need to carry my life with me on a regular basis. Here's a little glimpse into what I can fit into this baby.


1. Water bottle - It's so convenient to have somewhere to put my water without worrying about it spilling or leaking all over my belongings!
3. Sunglasses - I got this particular pair while travelling in France!
4. A little notebook - To jot things down on the fly!
5. 11.6" Acer Aspire V5 - Another *amazing* Christmas gift from my parents! Thanks Mom & Dad! I won't always carry this with me, but it's nice to know it fits in with all of this other stuff!
6. 7" Kindle Fire HD - I have a few of my text books on here, so having a tablet sleeve is handy.
7. Juicy Couture glasses - Because I occasionally can't see. 
7. Erin Condren Life Planner - Don't know how I'd function without this thing!
8. Hair clip - An essential item for any bag.
9. Coach wristlet - My current wallet.
10. Nintendo 3DSXL - To pass the time between when work ends and class begins. Basically a destresser when I can't be home relaxing. Probably will interchange this with a book!
11. iPhone 4 
12. Pencil case(s) - I have pens of every color! (And need them for color coding purposes for my Life Planner)

I'm so obsessed with this bag, and everyone I come across asks me about it. All of the women in my office are very interested in this company and a few of them are considering purchasing a tote of their own! They are a bit on the pricey side, but I believe that it's TOTALLY worth the money that you're paying for it. This company is brand new, and I'm very excited to share this up-and-coming brand with you all. If you are a GOGOGO person like myself, this is a fabulous bag for you and I 150% recommend that you buy one!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Friday Five {#6}

1. Balanced App





I'm the kind of person who has to-do lists for just about everything in my life - and long ones too! However, all of these lists are things that I have to do, not things that I want to do. Enter Balanced, the app that reminds you to do things that make you happy. Everyone has busy schedules, and it's easy to get sucked into the internet and TV during our down time and forget to do things that you actually enjoy doing. This app gives you daily/weekly/monthly/yearly reminders to unplug and do something that you love to do, but don't necesarily make the time for. If you're a busy body like me, I definitely recommend trying this app!

2. Justin Timberlake VMA Performance (and N*SYNC reunion HELLO!)


 

I was a TOTAL N*SYNC girl back in my middle school days, so obviously the 90 seconds that N*SYNC was on the stage was my favorite moment out of the entire VMAs. I was a bit worried that the rumors weren't true, but as soon as those 3 dancers went into puppet mode and the music to "Gone" started, I just started...

...doing this. #notashamed

And I'm pretty sure about 3/4s of America was doing the exact same thing. Not to mention how amazing JT's entire performance was! President of Pop, indeed.

3. Fall Totes

Next week my life is going to explode with busy-ness, so I've been drooling over big, pocketed totes that I can carry my entire life in. I usually rock a backpack, but I look young enough as it is so I'd like to get something a bit more grown up for grad school.




I especially love these Dagne Dover T.I totes (I mean look at all of those pockets!), but it's waaaay out of my price range, so I'm hunting for a cheaper alternative. If you know of any, please let me know!

4. Minus the Bear Radio



This has been the go-to Pandora station for me this week. Minus the Bear, Phoenix, Explosions in the Sky, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, and Passion Pit have all been my soundtrack while I work and I'm falling in love with each of them all over again!

5. Best Vines


 
How I've been feeling the past few weeks preparing for the semester >_>

I'm obsessed with the Best Vines Facebook page. Brett and I can spend hours scrolling through and watching each one! Hit the jump for some of my faves!


Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday Five {#5}

Friday Five
Five things that mattered to me this week!

{one}



I started my assistantship this week! I've been loving it. After years of working retail, food services, and unpaid internships, I'm finally doing something I enjoy and getting paid for it! I'm only starting a few projects right now, but next week I'll be working with some of the executive members of the Program Committee (PC) and starting to plan Homecoming! (Which my boss wants me to take a lead on supervising - ahhh!) It's all very exciting, and I'm sure you'll all be hearing about it constantly on this little blog of mine.

{two}

And of course, one of my favorite non-working aspects of the new job is I get to dress up! 

Hooray for no more lame uniforms and restrictive dress codes!

I definitely need to go shopping for more work clothes. I only really have 3 or 4 pairs of nice pants that I would wear to my retail job with my uniform, and everything else in my closet is your regular jeans-and-t-shirt situation. Time to update the wardrobe! :D

{three}

This comic had me DYING laughing earlier this week. If you enjoy running and racing, definitely check it out for a good laugh! Here's a little preview:

This is SO me... Oops!

{four}

Speaking of running, it's been a rough week in marathon training land. My left calf muscle has been in a stubborn ball since Monday that is pretty painful to run on, and in my attempt to run a measly 4 miles Wednesday, I was greeted with nausea throughout the entire run. I'm assuming all this is because of my diet (again, for an idea of how I eat, see comic above*) and I'm definitely paying for it. Maybe it's time to change things up?

(P.S. Did I mention I've been vlogging my marathon training? Because I've been vlogging my marathon training.)

{five}

I don't know what it is, but I've been addicted to planner videos on YouTube. Yes, you read that right. There are videos on YouTube about planners. Like the paper ones you keep your calendar in. And there's thousands of these videos too. They're not particularly entertaining, and the majority of people would probably think they're duller than watching the grass grow, but I find them so interesting. The inner organization freak just loves watching how other people organize their lives.



Yes, this is how I spend my free time. 
Yes, I am fully aware that I need to find a better hobby.

Hope you all have a great weekend! :)

*I'm exaggerating. I do eat pretty healthy (like a regular person healthy, not a health guru healthy!) on a regular basis, but I won't lie and tell you I don't use my running as excuse to gorge myself on junk from time to time!

Monday, June 24, 2013

Swept Up in Life


I've been pretty swept up in life the past few days, which is why I haven't been on my blogging game as much. I've been working my little butt off, been rearranging my schedule to prepare for the start of my assistantship next month, the Bruins (aka my favorite team in all of sports) are in the Stanley Cup final and could be eliminated tonight o_o (AHHHSONERVOUSOMG), prepping for NSO (New Student Orientation for you non-HESA folk) and CA training, and bumping up my marathon training, all on top of spending time with friends and enjoying this beautiful summer.

But I have to say, I kind of love it. I love having things to do that pull me away from sitting on the computer all day. That way, when I do have a second to sit down and write, I have a lot to talk about!








1. Mikey's new haircut | 2. Beautiful rainbow after a couple days of stormy skies | 3. Readin' like a fiend 
4. Did I mention that this is my house? | 5. Love this dress from A&F | 6. Gorgeous sunset on my evening walk 
7. Being silly with Brett post-BBC

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Style Dreaming: Simple Summer


Roxy Dream of You Tote Bag - PacSun
Antiqued Eagle Earrings - Forever21
Volcom Sweetish Fish Cami - PacSun
La Mer Bali - Urban Outfitters
Black Poppy Update Work Bootie - PacSun
Bullhead Jaquard Shorts - PacSun