And then there's no mystery left... it's bad news.

(Cardigan - H&M), tshirt - Pacsun, skirt - Element, necklace - DIY, bracelets - all old, boots - Deena and Ozzy

I feel that wearing a ton of heavy bracelets balanced out the short sleeves that I might have been wearing. In reality, school was still rather cold, but of course it will heat up over the weekend just in time for AP tests.

I'm sorry that I keep talking about that, but I'm also allowing myself to buy a pair of shoes once they cease.




I'm really a fan of this skirt, but I must admit, I'm kind of getting over the whole mini-skirt-with-heels get up. It's just not ideal to have to pull down my skirt every five minutes! Flats next time? Probably sandals.



I love this weather. It's about 80 degrees and sunny - so perfect. I just wish I had plans for tonight, but lo and behold, I do not! I 'spose I might try to paint a design on my wall... but as far as what, I'm clueless.

Hope you're all well, and hope your weekend starts off well! xox Catherine

PS I'm totally obsessed with Portions for Foxes by Rilo Kiley - I'm sure you've all heard it before, but generally I don't listen to indie-ish stuff. So if you haven't, listen!

Mismatched

Cardigan - H&M, top - I Love Ronson at JCP, necklace - made by me, jeans - Delia's, bracelet - grandma's, boots - Blowfish

I'm so proud of this pendant. I still haven't gotten a ring for it, but I've been wearing it anyway. I'm still a complete klutz when it comes to crafts, but it's so cool to come out with something.




I wasn't even planning on posting today, but I went outside to take my daily photo, which is on Tumblr and I haven't updated in forever... And I just decided I'd take some photos. It's so cold and I feel that this outfit is more fall appropriate in terms of colors, but whatever. I felt like wearing my comfy sweater and I STILL wasn't warm enough in school today.

So, tomorrow I'm ridiculously busy... perhaps another post on Friday? And then next week my AP tests start. Spanish and Stat both on Tuesday, I'm ecstatic. Kidding, in case you couldn't tell.



xox Catherine

Cardigan - H&M, top - American Eagle, jewelry - various "old places", skirt - Retrospect, shoes - Target

Today is Friday which is reassuring in itself, but let me just say: this week has not been my favorite. All personal reasons which will most likely resolve themselves... but it's still keeping me a little down.

I'm not really sure about what I'm doing today, but tomorrow I have my last jewelry class - and once it's done, I'll show you guys the pendant I'm making! I can't wait to wear it with a skirt I recently ordered.

Hope you're all well, and have a nice weekend! xox Catherine

Middle of the week

Cardigan - thrifted, tshirt - Forever 21, belt - thrifted, dress (worn as skirt) - H&M, jewelry - antique/grandma's/flea market, boots - Deena and Ozzy

I've worn this dress far more as a skirt than I have as an actual dress. But it just feels so right. It's flowy and comfy and has peacock feathers in awesome colors. I'm sold.

My skirt from the Outnet came today! I probably should've ordered a size smaller, but I suppose it'll have to do. It's going to be a bit of a challenge to style since it's longer than what I'm used to, but I really want to wear it in a 50's-esque way even though it's not exactly a circle skirt. I'll debut it soon!

Sadie is making a reappearance! She just kind of ran over to me while I was snapping photos... now I can enter Chictopia's contest. I'm definitely not her favorite person in my family, but we all shower her with affection. We've almost had her for three years now! Crazy how time flies.

xox Catherine

You say goodbye, and I say hello.

Though I don't feel partial to 1960's style and the hippie aesthetic, I'm buying into it. And by buying in, I mean sitting at my computer looking at lovely photos while wishing I was in a huge field (with daisies) while dressed in a white flowy dress.

It just feels relevant - we've made it to the counterculture of the 60's in history class, and this week hosts a holiday (or two, depending on who you ask) devoted to the Earth, though celebrating it makes people tree hugging hippies. But there's nothing wrong with that.

Images via Weheartit

via Lula issue 10

I picked up Lula this past weekend with basically my last $20. So expensive, but it's pretty much like a book... pretty pages and interesting words and devoid of articles and advertisements that assume I think I'm fat.

Perfect.

And this draping? Ah, so lovely. I love that it's bad ass, yet pulled together (literally). Not trying too hard, but just the right amount.

Perfect.

It's a little chilly (comparatively) so I wore jeans today, thus no outfit photo. And I'm actually partaking in after-school activities - I went out for the play festival that my school has. So far, so good!

It seems that this May will be hectic and stressful, which is a shame because it's my favorite month. A myriad of AP exams in the beginning (including Stat and Spanish on the same day - oh my) and various projects. Hopefully I'll have enough time to enjoy the sun and nice weather I'm wishing for.

xox Catherine

PS My Moschino skirt has shipped and I can't wait.

Big Country

I love denim and I love seeing it played up, especially in pretty country settings with perfect lighting.

"Big Country", from Elle US May 2010, model: Angela Lindvall, photographer: Yelena Yemchuk, stylist: Samira Nasr

via tFS

More mixed prints and a lucky start.

Cardigan - BDG, scarf - H&M, dress - Volcom, belt - vintage YSL, jewelry - thrift/flea market, flats - Kimchi Blue

So, I frequently mention on here that I'm a high school student... which entails sitting in a dirty cafeteria for lunch, and waking up early (among other things). Normally the latter frustrates me to no end, but lo and behold, it's had its benefits. Am I trying to hint at something?

Why yes, yes I am. Getting up early (albeit a half-hour later than my alarm was set for... which actually turned out for the better) granted me entrance to the Outnet's $1 sale. Really. And I had a Visa gift card right in sight. Really. I tried to see if some Stella McCartney was in the running, particularly shoes, but no luck. After browsing, I magically came upon the perfect white cotton skirt I've been looking for since last year. Moschino, my size, $5.95 with shipping.

So, I request that you don't hate me... but I had to share this with people who know what Moschino is. I can only imagine sharing it with my friends would get confused looks and comments about maraschino cherries. I swear, my luck is fabulous, all the time.

This belt is vintage YSL, courtesy of my mom. Her sister worked at the YSL boutique when there was one in Philadelphia, so there were discounts available. I wish I had the guts to wear the dress it came with, but I'm not very polka-dotty. And this scarf reminds me of the fabulous prints from Miu Miu S/S 2010, which reminds me, I want to do a DIY inspired by that.

I must admit, I feel like such a bratty teenager talking about designers. But clothes are my hobby, while other people watch sports and shell out money for equipment. And really, I don't think I ever wear outfits over $100 (maybe excluding shoes).

Have a great weekend! xox Catherine

When In Doubt

Top - H&M, skirt - Forever 21, jewelry - various, shoes - Kimchi Blue

I feel like this is incredibly simple, yet a little out of my comfort zone. Mixing prints?! Who would do such a thing?! Pretty sure I might have garnered a few weird looks today, but I can't say that's abnormal. Today is Thursday which naturally means Friday comes next... but I'm bummed that as of now I lack plans, since tomorrow's junior prom. But I'd much rather take a nap or something than stand around with people I'm not too fond of. Maybe I'll go next year wearing a mindblowing vintage dress. Maybe.

It's really truly spring - so in case the green grass doesn't indicate that, here's me holding a dandelion:


I swear, this is by far the most beautiful spring I can remember... an appropriate follow-up for a horrible winter.

Hope you're all well!

xox Catherine

Cardigan - H&M, top - Asos, pants - borrowed, jewelry - old, boots - Deena and Ozzy

The weather is crummy today, hence the indoor photos. But hey, I guess not every day of April can be sunny with just the right breeze.

Finalizing my submission for a scholarship to a summer program... wish me luck!

xox Catherine

New York and misc.

I feel like I really built up my photos from NYC... but there's actually no landmarks/anything of the sort that indicate these are in New York. My sister and I wandered down to Greenwich Village/SoHo and found these cute little gardens along the way.





Cardigan - H&M, dress - ModCloth, shoes - Keds, bracelet - Ideeli, bag - Deux Lux

My sister bought me this dress for my birthday. It wasn't even on my wishlist (which is embarrassingly long), but she nailed it. And believe me, I'm incredibly difficult to shop for.

We generally have very different taste in clothing, but we do share pieces occasionally because it's rather difficult not to. However, we both love antique jewelry - while walking around the city we pretty much have to whisk ourselves away from antique malls. Please note her fabulous bracelets:



For dinner, I wanted to go to Red Bamboo but there wasn't enough seating, so we went to the Vegetarian's Paradise. Only in New York can I seem to find two vegetarian restaurants in a single block.



Last week I took a walk after school - my outfit was lackluster, but the weather was incredible. So naturally, right after I stepped out of the car from ceramics, I grabbed my camera and took a walk. I'm just kidding, I've never done that before. Until then.

There was a cool hippie van complete with tree air freshener:


And red tulips on a neighbor's lawn:


I love red tulips and the way the sunlight shines through them.

Hope your weekend was nice! xox Catherine

PS I'm stuck between a pair of 70's inspired platform wedge sandals and a skirt inspired by Alexander McQueen S/S 2010. Such a hard decision.

PPS I'm finalizing my application for a scholarship to a summer program at a semi-local university... I really hope it all works out and that my ceramic hand/tree hybrid didn't explode in the kiln because I need to snap a photo of it for my portfolio.

Wednesday's blue?

Tank - Anthropologie, necklace - Monet (thrifted), bracelet - grandma's, skirt - Target, skirt - Target, boots - Deena and Ozzy

Just pulled some jerk-seasoned tofu out of the oven... used a recipe inspired by one I saw in a magazine, ironically from a restaurant in the city called Horizons. I would love to go on a date there! Yeah, it's expensive.

The heat continues as flowers keep coming up. This is such a beautiful spring so far - I'd almost say it makes up for the harsh winter. Almost.




Probably made a mistake of wearing these shoes in the heat, but I'm so excited they're fixed. I mean, it's been a month or so.

I'm so sick of high school - I really think I'm going to try an early admissions program, if possible...

Hope you're all well - halfway through the week! xox Catherine