change of pace

[ :: sweater c/o Talbots :: Lane Bryant ankle zip jeans (similar) :: Monika Chiang bag (similar) :: ]
[ :: Mossimo heels (here) :: Topshop snakeskin cuff (here) :: Nordstrom pyramid stud bracelet (similar) :: ]






[ :: sweater c/o Talbots :: Lane Bryant zip jeans (similar) :: Monika Chiang bag (similar) :: ]
[ :: Mossimo heels (here) :: Topshop snakeskin cuff (here) :: Nordstrom pyramid stud bracelet (similar) :: ]

Super speedy post today! Things have been hectic around here lately (the couple weeks around Lunar New Year always are!), so comfort has been key to survival. Dug up these ankle zip jeans from Lane Bryant (circa 2010) that suddenly feel relevant again, and paired them with an insanely soft sweater perfect for getting things done in. Added snakeskin accents, my go-to, hold-everything bag, and just a couple bracelets for good measure.

Until next time! Thanks for reading! xx

winter white

[ :: studded top c/o Catherine's (available here) :: H&M skirt (similar) :: Asos belt (here) :: ]
[ :: Jeffrey Campbell heels via Solestruck (here) :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: ]





[ :: studded top c/o Catherine's (available here) :: H&M skirt (similar) :: Asos belt (here) :: ]
[ :: Jeffrey Campbell heels via Solestruck (here) :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: ]

...and by winter white, I mean the current state of my skin, which makes me look like I belong in a coven of the undead. I really need to plan a trip somewhere sunny. lol.

I don't think this outfit needs much explaining--studs, lots of black, more studs, blousy sheer fabric...pretty much all of my style essentials wrapped up in one outfit. A sartorial version of a security blanket, if you will. Just like that ratty old blankie my sister will never get rid of, I don't think I could ever part with this combo. As if I'd try.

holiday armor

[ :: Studded cardi c/o Sienna Couture :: Forever 21+ cami (here) :: Forever 21+ skinny jeans (here) :: ]
[ :: Cynthis Rowley bag (similar) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (here) :: Nordstrom bracelet (here) :: Noir ring :: ]





[ :: Studded cardi c/o Sienna Couture :: Forever 21+ cami (here) :: Forever 21+ skinny jeans (here) :: ]
[ :: Cynthis Rowley bag (similar) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (here) :: Nordstrom bracelet (here) :: Noir ring :: ]

Perpetually obsessed with studs. Old news. Sometimes you just need as much pseudo-weaponry, armored-clothing as possible to battle the stresses of the holidays. Nothing says don't-mess-with-me-I'm-Christmas-shopping like a porcupine inspired look!

Happy Holidays! ^__^

sparkle & shine

[ :: Forever 21+ top (here) :: Forever 21+ leatherette skirt (similar) :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: ]
[ :: Topshop necklace (here) :: modcloth shield ring (similar) :: Senso studded ankle boots via Solestruck :: ]





[ :: Forever 21+ top (here) :: Forever 21+ leatherette skirt (similar) :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: ]
[ :: Topshop necklace (here) :: modcloth shield ring (similar) :: Senso studded ankle boots via Solestruck :: ]

HIIIIII GUYS. I'm a little hyped up on dark chocolate truffles, apple tea, and Christmas music right now, so I'll probably read this over in the morning and question everything I wrote. Oh well.

For long-time readers of my blog, the fact that I love anything embellished with studs or rhinestones is nothing new. This blouse is one of my most frequently worn tops since it pretty much goes with everything. Skinny jeans, shorts, pencil skirts, tucked into flared skirts, everythaaaangggg. love love love.

Back to the important stuff...IT'S THE HOLIDAYSSSSSSSSSSS. So happy. ^____^