Perfect Summer Day Outfit

I'm loving bohemian accessories for late summer and early fall.  I can't get enough of the bodycon skirt/slouchy tee silhouette, and gladiator sandals are the ballet flats of summer for me - they go with everything!  Maybe I'm a little behind on the boho trend, but hey, I live in Boulder - I feel like that sort of vibe never goes out here.

The Fashion Buzz: 2.0

I finally have time to devote to my blog now that I'm finished with classes for the rest of the summer.  I found a photographer who is helping me out, so that will be a major part of my blog from now on!  I'm so excited to revamp it and really get it going.

This outfit was inspired by a friend of mine.  She was wearing a similar outfit and riding an old cruiser bike on campus.  She looked incredibly hipster and fresh, but still casual and effortless.  I love sweaters and leggings, and the sneakers my friend was wearing looked so cute that she made me want some, and I've never been a huge sneaker person.  The CU Boulder campus is so gorgeous, I just had have some shots taken on it.  I had so much fun climbing on the staircase!  I wish I had a pink sparkly cruiser bike, but oh well.

Sweater: Anthropologie. Sneakers: Urban Outfitters. Flower: The Icing.

This photograph doesn't showcase the outfit as well, but my new photographer put such a cool effect on it that I had to put it up.

Shout-out to my awesome new photographer Brian Wolf for his awesome camera work!

Breaking the Shopping Fast

After a nearly two-month-long dry spell with no shopping (shocking for me, but my bank account was hurting) I refreshed my summer wardrobe with a few new pieces.  It's good to be back!

Earrings & ring from Betsey Johnson.  I can never get enough of her quirky, feminine confections!

Bra from Elle Macpherson & panties from Honeydew Intimates.  As every fashionista knows, what you wear on the outside is important, but what you wear underneath is crucial.

Sweater from Anthropologie.  I love comfy, flowy knits, and I was in need of some lightweight ones for summer.

Style Inspiration: Taylor Swift

As anyone who loves fashion knows, sources of style inspiration are endless.  One of my new favorites is Miss Taylor Swift.  She's surprised me by making a name for herself as a fashion icon as well as a talented singer.  I love how urban her style is; in my mind, she's redefining the limits of country-star fashion.  I found a slideshow that has some of her best street-style moments; some of my personal favorites are below. 

A chunky-knit beanie has become one of her signature pieces.  You know when you see someone with such fabulous style that they make you want an item you've never thought to buy before?  Well, now I want a beanie.

I love the nautical vibe of this look.  Plus, I always favor swingy miniskirts.

The sunny beanie, the chic coat, the high-heeled Oxfords - this look is all-around perfect.

This outfit is a great lesson in how to wear an oversized knit without looking schlumpy.

Another darling ruffled, swishy skirt.  This outfit has an updated-schoolgirl look to it that I love.  It's just posh and perfect.

Bombshell.  Enough said.

T-Swift can pull off monochromatic, which is tough in my opinion but looks awesome if you get it right.  It would work even without the cute splash of red - need I point out that there's that beanie again?

Source for all photos:
http://wonderwall.msn.com/#!wallState=0__%2Fmusic%2Fstreet-style-taylor-swift-12585.gallery%3FphotoId%3D52710

Hair: Re-done

I liked my bright red hair when it was first done, once the novelty wore off, it was too much.  So I had my stylist add a chocolate brown to it to tone it down. 

I've been MIA because of my summer classes, and I'm hoping to start doing more with photography soon, but here you are.

New Ariel Hair

I finally decided to take the plunge and do something totally crazy with my hair color.  This bright of red is taking getting used to, but I love how much it stands out and the vibrant tone is fun for summer.  It reminds me of Ariel from The Little Mermaid.  No hiding with this hair!

New Nail Polish Obsession

Over the past few months, I've finally gotten into the nail polish trend of painting the moons one color and the rest of the nail a contrasting color.  The picture makes the main color look black, but I've done navy and white.  I love how mod and fresh it looks!  Other color combinations I've tried are aqua and gold, pink and gold, and gray and white.  I can't get enough of playing with color pairings!