Frosty the Snowman

zara dress, gap sweater

There are only three occasions in my life where I feel like I have the right to dress up: My Birthday, Christmas and New Year's Eve. This lovely gold Zara dress has carried me through two of the three this year, and is probably the nicest dress I own. The fit is just immaculate (not to mention pockets are always a plus) and for how shiny and sparkly it is, it can be very versatile (on my birthday I wore this dress with red heels. 'Twas awesome). 

The sweater was a gift from my sister for my birthday. I. LOVE. IT. Something about the oversized bagginess is so comfortable and warm (though most oversized baggy things are). Furthermore, it's in a neutral color, so though the cut of the sweater is rather trendy, I will still be able to wear it in the years to come and it won't go out of style. For my makeup, I used a cool makeup kit I got from my best friend for my birthday. Her Name Was Glowla has all the eyeshadow colors needed to make a great smokey eye that isn't over dramatic. It gives step by step instructions, which were really useful, cause I never knew in which order I should put the eyeshadow on. It also came with blush, brightener (which is most definitely my favorite makeup item in the kit), lip gloss and mascara. I can assure you that you will be seeing much more of Glowla.

TOMORROW IS CHRISTMAS. let's just say... YES?!?!?!

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forever 21 ring, the gap skirt

when my sister gave me this skirt for christmas, i was thrilled. it was cute, neutral, and plaid (almost anything i could ever want!) but then when i tried it on, there was a problem.

it was 2 sizes too big. 

but i've found that with skirt that are too large for you, if you just belt the top, shabam! problem solved.

i paired the skirt with a large, gothic flower ring, which is personally my favorite piece of my outfit today. maybe its the large groves in the stones? i'm not very sure. i've found that wearing more classic pieces, the plaid skirt, with funkier pieces, the ring, really adds up to a cute combination.

anything you've had to alter to look better?

have a great weekend!

beijos!

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An Abundance of Katharines

forever 21 shirt, anthropologie skirt, amisu boots, mims owl necklace

if you didn't know, i love feminine things. skirt especially. i don't know why but something about a nice full long skirt makes me feel beautiful. maybe its the air of elegance that comes with a longer skirt, that short skirts miss out on, and also a sense of freedom (from being nervous that if you bend over, everyone will get to know you very well. :P) i've been noticing that girly touches are coming back into my life. today, i wore the shirt above with the sash from this post to school with just some jeans and some sperry's. and i felt gorgeous. i didn't care if anyone else thought i looked bad, because who cares what they say! the lace of the shirt just makes me feel lovely and poised. 

i hope you have a fantastic day!

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bjs!!

and whats playing on my ipod right now? mayday parade!