Lens and Needle

what i wore:: lazy days

 

 

 

 

The holiday season was a busy one for me; with a seasonal retail job added to the normal holiday bustle, there wasn't much down time from late November and all through December. I really enjoyed it, but it is nice to have a little break from the busyness. More time to spend with family, hang out with friends, and focus on things I've been neglecting (namely blogging). :) So yesterday I had a lazy day at home, working on blog posts and eating ice cream before I went to work in the evening. Comfy jeans, a tee and over sized button down and my favorite thrift store boots was my outfit of choice. 

 

Striped tee: Gap

Plaid button-down: American Eagle

Jeans: Gap

Boots: Thrifted

trends i love:: infinity scarves

Okay, today I'm gonna talk about infinity scarves! This type of scarf (also called circle scarves) has been pretty trendy for a while now, and I don't really see it stopping soon. I've loved this trend, but didn't own any. For Christmas I got a charcoal colored one in a soft t-shirt material. Its so cozy, and an easy way to add an extra something to your outfits. 

 

1. 2. 3.

 

Here I've gathered some infinity scarves that I'd love to have in my closet. Scarves 2 and 3 would be a simple way to dress up a jeans and t-shirt. I'd wear 1 or 5 with a plaid or chambray button down, jean jacket, colored skinny cords, and ankle boots. And I just love the lace on number 4, and the colors and pattern of number 6. Which one is your favorite?

 

4. 5. 6.

what i wore :: coral

My little sisters decided to join me for this outfit post. They were sporting their new jammies. :) 

 

 

Lillie and I. I'm trying my best to make the Lillie face! 

 

 

Hady and I.

 

 

 

outfit details:: lace tank & colored tank//Target, coral skinnies//Lauren Conrad for Kohls, sandals//Steve Madden, earrings//Forever 21

what i wore :: sunny days

 

 

 

outift details:: sundress//local shop, chambray button down//Aeropostale, necklace//thrifted, sunnies//Target, sandals//Steve Madden

what i wore :: photoshoot

This morning I had the privilege of taking six month photos of a dear friend of mines baby girl. It was nice and cool, but I knew it would get warm later, so I opted for layers.

 

I'm really loving denim on denim right now, so I thought I'd give it a try. Success I think? 

 

 

And of course I can't go to a shoot without my trusty, stylish camera bag! 

 

outfit details:: chambray button down//Aeropostale, tank top//Target, shorts//Lauren Conrad for Kohls, shoes//TOMS, sunnies//Target, necklace//thrifted, camera bag//Kelly Moore Bag

what i wore :: sunday

Today I went to church and ran a few errands afterwards (thrifting and groceries, anyone?). This is what I wore. 

Outfit details: Dress // Lauren Conrad for Kohls, Ballet Flats // Steve Madden, Necklace // Forever 21

photos courtesy of my mom

Fall shoe picks

Last night the bestie texted me a pic of the new boots she had bought. This lead her to counting her shoes, which lead to me counting my shoes, which lead us to discovering we both have a unhealthy love for shoes. We then compared what kinds we had the most of. She came up with mostly boots, and I with mostly heels. I wasn't suprised in the least. :)

Soon the days will be getting cooler, and for that I am very excited! The valley where I live is currently engulfed in smoke from wildfires nearby, and I'm praying hard for rain. While I wait for those cooler and wetter days, I've made a list of shoes I would love to have for this Fall season. Here are some of my favorites!

 

Suede Boots from Boden

 

 

Orange Ballet Flats from Seychelles

 

 

Faux Suede Booties from Blowfish Shoes

 

 

Pretty Oxfords from Modcloth

 

 

Colorful Mid Calf Boots from Pink Basis

 

Which are your favorites? Do you have any shoes you are wanting to add to your wardrobe this Fall? 

currently loving::: blue edition

 
pretty blue shoes

 

 
pretty blue hair

 

 
pretty blue necklace

 

 

Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday

 

 
via Google images

 

 
via Etsy

 

 
via Etsy

 

 
via Google images

what i wore

on wednesday i went to choir practice and this is what i wore...

 

 

 

dress: Modcloth

jeggings: Gap

heels: Target

earrings: Target

ring: Etsy

braclets: hand-me-down

 

i really loved this outfit. it made me feel pretty and feminine, and i wore heels with jeans without feeling awkward and tall. i'm only 5'5", but sometimes when i wear three inch heels i feel too tall. maybe it's just that i have short friends? ;)

 

yesterday i went to get my hair a much needed cut and color. i got several inches trimmed off, and a cute bob is the result. i also changed my fringe bangs to short and sweet swooped bangs. i love the change. i'm loving my short hair! i might even go short after graduation. something like this maybe. we'll see. :) anyways, here is what i wore!

 

 

 

tee: Forever 21, hand-me-down

skirt: Forever 21

tights: Gap

flats: Steve Madden

earrings: Ruche

sunglasses: Modcloth

braclets: hand-me-down

 

i liked this outfit too, but didn't like the black shoes with the rest of it. i really wished i had a cute pair of yellow wedges like these, or these strappy sandals.

 

okay, it's sleepy time for me. have a great weekend!!

*photos of the second outfit taken by my mom. thanks mom!