Playing Dress Up [Halloween Style]

Happy Halloween everyone! I used to kind of hate this holiday...my freshman year of college I purposely went home for Halloween weekend just so I didn't have to deal with figuring out a costume and trying to compete with all the girls out there who wear lingerie or something really trashy and call it a costume. But as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate this holiday as an excuse to get creative and play dress-up. This year I had two costumes again (see last year's here)...on Thursday I was Cruella Deville and Friday I was the Statue of Liberty!

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 dress ($12!), Handmade vest, Target tights, Steve Madden wedges, Gloves from previous costume (not pictured)

What I'm wearing: Sheet from Target (cut by me), Handmade headband and torch

Sorry for the crappy mirror pic; I got ready at my friend's sorority house and didn't have time for proper outfit pictures. If you're ever looking for an easy costume, the statue of liberty is it! All I had to do was buy a sheet from Target and wrap it around me toga-style and then make the accessories from things I already had. For the torch, I took a plastic cup, attached it to an empty paper towel roll, and covered it with tin foil. Scrunch some orange and yellow tissue paper into the top and you have a torch! For the headband, I took an old headband I already had, taped cardboard triangles to it, and wrapped the whole thing in tin foil. Done! Easiest costume everrr!

What were you for Halloween this year?

The LBD

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 dress and leather jacket, Banana Republic outlet belt, Hue tights via Macy's, Gap city flats, Shebead earrings

I know I've been pretty MIA lately, but frankly, I've been too busy enjoying my life to blog about it. It's my last year of school and possibly my last year in Columbus with all of my friends, so I've been trying to enjoy every minute of it. This means that homework and blogging have fallen to the wayside a bit, but I'm determined to get back into blogging. Homework, not so much. I wore this outfit Friday for a friend's birthday dinner. It was a great excuse to wear my new LBD that I picked up a few weeks ago at Forever 21. Also it's been pretty chilly here this past week, so tights were a must. I love using colored tights to add a little bit of a pop to an outfit. I can't wait to see all of the different ways I can style this dress...it's great how versatile a black dress can be!

A Weekend at Home (in instagrams)

From top, left to right:
1. I finally got an iPhone! (if you couldn't tell from my new-found obsession with instagram). So a trip to the Kate Spade outlet for a new phone cover was a necessity.
2. Part of my Halloween costume. See last year's here.
3. Personalized M&Ms at my cousin's baby shower.
4. Adorable onesies on display at the shower.
5. Me and the gorgeous mom-to-be. I cannot wait for the little man's arrival!
6. A quick trip to JoAnn's to pick up fabric for the last part of my costume. I can't wait to reveal it to all of you...I'm pretty excited about it!

How was your weekend?

Cat Eyes on Campus

What I'm wearing: Old Navy cardigan and boots, J.Crew painter tee, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Forever 21 scarf and bag, NY & Co. outlet bangle, Urban Outfitters sunglasses

The sun has decided to grace us with its presence and warmth again these past few days, so it only seemed appropriate to put on a bright color and my new cat eye sunnies. My favorite pair of Ray-Ban wayfarer knockoffs were lost in a lake at the end of the summer and were quickly replaced by this pair. They're cute and just a tad bit sassy, which is why I love them! On a separate note, can you tell from these photos how gorgeous our campus is this time of year?! I love it! Natalie and I have been roaming all over campus lately, trying to find cool locations for pictures. I know soon enough everything will be covered in snow and slush, so I'm trying to enjoy it all while it's still nice out!

Two Days, Two Ways

What I'm wearing (yesterday): Old Navy jacket, Zara sweater, Banana Republic outlet jeans, Gap city flats, Thrifted necklace, Kate Spade outlet tote

What I'm wearing: Old Navy jacket, Gap tee, Banana Republic outlet jeans, Toms shoes, H&M tube scarf, Mondani bag via Steinmart

No, you're eyes aren't playing tricks on you...I wore the same jeans and jacket two days in a row. Life has been very busy lately which meant I put off laundry for far too long, leaving me with very few options. This morning I was in a hurry and very tired (I went to a 7 AM spinning class!), so I grabbed the first thing lying on the floor, which turned out to be my clothes from yesterday. While I will admit it's not the most sanitary thing in the world, it was a great way to showcase how two pieces can be combined with different accessories to make two entirely different looks. Yesterday's look was a bit more polished with the ballet flats and pretty necklace, while today's was much more student-esque and laid-back. Don't you love the leopard Toms? I've been wanting Toms for a long time but could never decide on a color. When I saw that they were making leopard ones, I knew I had finally found my match! They're absolutely perfect for long walks around campus, and their neutral pattern helps them fit in well with the rest of my Fall wardrobe.

Cozy Sweater Weather

What I'm wearing: J.Crew outlet sweater, Zara red jeans, Gap City Flats (sale), Earrings via the Pink Box, Kate Spade outlet tote

Fall weather is officially here which means I get to start bringing some of my new back-to-school clothes into the rotation! I found this sweater at a great price at the J.Crew Outlet a few weeks ago; I've said it once and I'll say it again: I LOVE the J.Crew Outlet! You'll definitely be seeing more of this sweater this Fall/Winter. Although I must say, as excited as I am to bring out my cozy sweaters and boots, I'm not too happy about the bitter cold weather that will soon follow. I wish the weather could just stay this way until April (minus all the rain!) Wouldn't that be nice? Also, a special thanks to Natalie for taking all of my pictures lately! That girl has my back, and I love her for it! I'm really enjoying taking pictures at different places around campus; I'm hoping to hit all of the great spots around campus before the year is over!

Settling In

What I'm wearing: J.Crew sweater (sale), Forever 21 maxi skirt, Banana Republic outlet sandals, NY & Co. outlet necklace

I know you haven't heard much from me lately, but I've spent the last week or so settling back into my school routine and catching up with all the friends that I spent the summer without. It feels great to be back, but it's always a little difficult to adjust to a new schedule, apartment, etc. Now that I'm finally feeling situated, back to blogging I go! Natalie took these pictures for me on Thursday over by the infamous Mirror Lake on campus. Isn't it pretty?! Our campus is always at it's most beautiful in the Fall. Speaking of Fall, I'm already getting excited for Halloween! I bought the first part of my costume this weekend and already have the rest of it planned out. I've also been consuming more than my fair share of pumpkin spice lattes. Isn't this season the best?!