Summer Staples and Back to School

It's almost time to go back to school, where did the time go? But since the summer is nearly over, I thought I would share some of my season staples. Every girl needs a pair of plain high waisted shorts. They are like the peanut butter to your jelly in the summertime- classic, comfortable, and a go-to choice when in a pinch. While I have blogged another pair from Naf Naf, I wanted a pair in a lighter wash. This pair is from Brandy Melville. These have become one of my favorite pairs of shorts because they are slightly longer in the back so they cover your whole bum. They're slightly distressed and frayed on the edge giving them a casual Cal look. 

The bralette has become one of my favourites these past few months. I wear it with jeans, shorts, skirts, under other tops- you name it. The strappy detail on the bust is super cute and unique. The material is also really soft. I threw on a simple grey cardigan because with Berkeley weather, you never know if it's going to be sunny and 75 or cloudy and misty. Finally, I slipped on a pair of black slider sandals. They're comfortable, easy to wear, and recently back in style. 

With the fall approaching, so is fall recruitment! As you can see from my tote, I'm a member of Pi Beta Phi, the first fraternity for women in the United States. Going Greek has been one of the best decisions of my college experience, and I encourage every girl- even if you don't think you're a "sorority girl"- to at least go through recruitment to keep your options open. If you want to see more posts focused around Greek life, let me know and I would be happy to share my experience!

Get the look:

Cardigan- Abercrombie & Fitch (similar)

Bralette- Brandy Melville

Denim Shorts- Brandy Melville

Sliders- Forever21 (similar)

Cherry Blossoming

This past weekend I went down to see the cherry blossoms in DC in full bloom, and it was absolutely beautiful. You can really tell that it's spring now! I kept this look comfortable, effortless, and just a little bit retro. I have to say that I haven't always been the biggest fan of midi skirts, since I'm 5'3" I feel they make me look even shorter than I am and have to be worn with heels. But then I found this bright red flowing midi at A&F which was so elegant but fun and my opinion on them has changed. The pop of color from the skirt keeps this outfit playful while not going over the top. The striped crop top is from Brandy Melville, and looks good with just about anything. I'm again wearing my cloth mary janes from Urban Outfitters, they are just so comfortable and easy to match with!

Get the look:

Striped crop: Brandy Melville (Ellie)

Red midi skirt- Abercrombie & Fitch (similar)

Cloth Mary Janes- Urban Outfitters

SB in SF

 

If you read my last post, you'll know that I spent spring break at UC Berkeley where the sun was out and it actually felt like spring, unlike back here in Baltimore. For one of the warmer days, I wore this really fun patterned romper from Abercrombie and Fitch. I haven't had the chance to wear this piece yet because of the weather so I was super excited to take it with me on holiday. What I love about this piece is that it's so versatile. I wore it with these cloth Mary Janes from Urban Outfitters during the day, then changed into some platforms and wore it to a ΔKE party that night. It is also really comfortable since it's flowy and the fabric is so soft.

Get the look:

Romper- Abercrombie & Fitch (shown in cream)

Mary Janes- Urban Outfitters

Collegiate

In honor of starting the spring semester of university at Johns Hopkins last Monday, I decided to shoot a college specific outfit. College is a difficult time to dress for because you want to be comfortable, trendy, and slightly professional at the same time. For the more "professional"side of this look, I wore my hair in a low bun, a plain white chunky infinity scarf, a classic straight cut trench coat, and a vintage Louis Vuitton bucket bag. The bun keeps my hair out of my face and also hides my ombre hair slightly, as it may not be considered appropriate in a more professional setting. To stay trendy but comfortable, I let my hair down and picked out a soft loose striped button down from Abercrombie & Fitch, knee-high traditional riding boots from Ralph Lauren (staples on campus), and stretchy high-waisted jeggings from Bershka. The best thing about these jeggings is that they really do look like jeans, but are so much easier to move around in. I like the slight distressed pattern that they have, it adds a slightly different aspect to the outfit without being over the top. I would feel comfortable wearing this outfit to a meeting with a professor or even to a more casual job interview. It looks put together and clean without trying too hard. After letting my hair loose and taking off the scarf, I would wear this to dinner with friends or a movie.

Get the look:
Dusty pink trench coat- Forever 21
High-waisted jeggings- Bershka
Tall brown riding boots- Ralph Lauren (similar)
Button up shirt- Abercrombie & Fitch (similar)
Monogram bucket bag- Louis Vuitton (similar)
White infinity scarf- Primark (similar)