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

NorCal

This year for spring break I went to Berkeley, California to visit a friend at UCB. Here in Northern California, it's been warm weather and blue skies. It's finally starting to feel like spring, so I decided to dress like it. I love the cut of this neon American Apparel dress. The high neck is really on style and I always love a low back. The bright yellow color is really fun and playful, with neons following recent trends. Today was also St. Patrick's day, which accounts for the green bandeau. It's a comfortable, flattering, and versatile look. I layered a white knit cardigan overtop for a bit of added warmth, which is also why I wore short boots and not sandals.

Get the look:

Backless skater dress in Citron- American Apparel 

Green bandeau in Evergreen- American Apparel

Cardigan- Hollister (similar)

Ankle boots- New Look

Rush Day One: Icewater

Rushing a sorority is a really exciting but also really stressful process. You always need to be smiling and engaging, and most of all enthusiastic! The way you dress also needs to reflect a positive image. The first round of rush for me had a casual dress code, but you still need to look cute and perhaps a bit more dressy than everyday wear. I again wore my knee-high boots from Ralph Lauren because they are a staple that will always be in style. Plus, they were really comfortable, which is important when you are standing around talking to the sisters of each sorority for 6 hours straight. I saw a few girls wearing heeled booties, and they were wincing and limping by the second hour, so fun ballet flats or flat boots are the way to go. I chose to wear my soft pink/peach Topshop tank top as opposed to a nice sweater because it can get really hot in the rush room, and I wanted the option of a tank to keep cool if it came to that. The flower lace collar really makes the top less casual and more elegant. Combined with the color, it's quite a feminine piece. To keep things simple, I wore a pair of high-waisted medium wash Factorie jeans. The key is that they were well fitting, and didn't bunch up or sag. A pair of well fitting jeans can make you look really put together and completes a nice, clean outfit. Finally, I threw on a white knit cardigan from Hollister. The cardigan matched the soft feminine look of the tank top, but was not so formal as a blazer, nor as casual as a denim jacket. I wore light makeup, as it's a very neutral look. I also had my hair loose in its natural gentle waves to keep up the easy yet put together look of the outfit. Even though it was exhausting, I had a great first day and met lots of wonderful sisters!

Get the look:
High boots- Ralph Lauren (similar)
Peach lace collared tank- Topshop
High-waisted Cassie jeans- Factorie
Cardigan- Hollister (similar)

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)