Totes Caj

{button-up, earrings, ring, bangle, headband: Forever 21; leggings: Express; boots: Madden Girl}

I only talk in abbreves about 10% of the time. Although of that, I'm only kidding half of the time. Real stats guys. But really, you can't get more casual than an oversized button-up with some thick leggings (a.k.a. non-see-thru... we've all seen this happen to some poor soul) and riding boots. And to top it off, I finished the easygoing look with some trusty slash forever cheap Forever 21 accessories. Totes fun. Totes comfy. And totes giving you a close-up of my frecks today, my friends. You're welcome.

Life Saving Sandals

{cardigan: Scrapbook, dress: Buffalo Exchange, belt: Target, sandals: Forever 21}

Funny story about these shoes.

My first day interning at Teen Vogue last summer, I was absolutely terrified, euphoric, nervous, unsure, ecstatic, and, above all else, I was in 5-inch pumps.  Hey, I wanted to look professional!  Professionals wear high heels, right?  As it turns out, I was reminded very quickly and painfully that I wasn't a professional yet; I was an intern.  The lowest of low in the office; the coffee getters; the errand runners; the closet organizers; basically, the people without offices, desks, or even chairs at all.  

Needless to say, about two hours into my day my pinky toes began going numb.  By the time my 3 PM lunch break rolled around, blisters were popping and food was the last thing on my mind.  Instead of using my 30 minutes to scarf down a sandwich, I hobbled to the Forever 21 a block away as fast as possible and snagged these bad boys.  My feet have never been happier.  

Oops, did I say that was a funny story?  I meant tragic, with a hint of graphic.

{Thanks, little guys.}

Lumberaud

{flannel: Forever21, tank: Forever21, shorts: Nordstrom, boots: Lucky Brand, headband & stud earrings Forever21, cheesy laugh pic: me}

Today consisted of sleeping through my alarm, getting a midterm back with a big fat C on it, skipping the gym (for the second time this week...it's only Tuesday y'all), crossing absolutely nothing off of my day's to-do list, consuming my water weight in coffee, and committing carbicide all day long.

Regardless, I still look at it as a good day.  I got to start my day with a phone call from my mom, who got me up in the knick of time to get ready for classes.  Speaking of classes, I miraculously made it to all four, consecutive, hour and a half classes that demolish beautify my Tuesdays and Thursdays.  I got to watch Sleepy Hollow in my popular culture class (such a Halloween treat, especially that Johnny Depp. Yum.).  I broke out my veeery favorite lumberjack-esque flannel that was totally inappropriate in the 80 degree weather, but I was so comfy it didn't even matter, especially during the six hours of class in which I normally freeze my booty off.  Not today!  And above all, after an devastating reminder yesterday, I couldn't help but just be thankful for life today.

I hope your Tuesday was as beautiful as mine.

Broke College Student Confessions

{blouse: Forever21, jeans: Urban Outfitters, heels: Forever 21, necklaces: Brooklyn flea markets}

I'm pretty sure I'm legitimately in love with these shoes.  I caught myself staring at them multiple times rather than looking at the people I was actually having conversations with.  And at the end of the night, I was sincerely sad to take them off.  Every girl knows that if you're not ready to kick your heels off and across the room by the end of the night, those shoes are miracle workers.  Five and a half inch heels were not created to be fun to wear, but these, ladies and gents, were like an amusement park for my feet.  Yes, they are even worthy of such strange analogies.  The arguably best part about them?  The price tag: 25 stinkin' dollars!  That's it!  

Do you own any equally adoooorable and wallet pleasing pieces like these cat-licious heels?  If so, please share!

PS, fun fact: this was the first time wearing my hair straight since I trimmed it myself last week.  Not too shabby, eh?  Confessions of a broke college student, right here.