Back to Those Childhood Days

shorts: Forever XXI, Shirt: Wet Seal, Shoes: Giani Bini, Neckace: Nordstrom BP, Rings: Wet Seal, Pier 1 Imports and Betsey Johnson

 After another intense day of schoolwork, assessments and the stress of the weeks preluding finals week, I ventured to the playground to reminisce in childhood whims. While things are not quite the same (I've lost my monkey bar talent) it was a refreshing and fun photo shoot. I wore my favorite new style of high waisted shorts, these being pin striped and with adorable buttons. Paired with a lace shirt I'm fond of that has long sleeves to suffice for the brief chillier periods that come and go during the unpredictable month of May in Colorado. Of course some great accessories and my most well loved high heels and we're in business.

Hope everyone has some time to look back to lighter and more nostalgic times this week!

xoxo

Leah

Southern Belles

As mentioned before I went on a trip to Georgia a couple months ago to tour UGA and adored it. I also did  a little boutique shopping and found the most adorable dress but have only recently been able to wear it due to frigid and less than Georgian temperatures. My best friend Alie also recently toured a southern school- University of Tennessee and also did some boutique shopping. Coincidently we both pulled out our southern boutique dresses on the same day and quickly decided it was indication of our future occupation as southern belles.

 Dress from Bliss {the boutique} in Knoxville, shoes from BP Nordstrom and cardigan Nordstrom. (She and I shop there a lot together.) The dress has such a beautiful blue color (perf for blondes) and the bottom is exquisite with ruffles that form roses peeking out from the hem. I loved it paired with the pale pink cardigan to create a contrast very remniscent of spring and of course, bows are the best on shoes.

 I feel awful but I do not recall the name of the boutique from which I bought this wonderful little number. It's light and airy and super feminine as its composed of a light silky slip and a thick lace crochet pattern. The ruffles are wonderful and the belt pulled it all together so my little frame didn't get lost in the fabric. I wore a Nordstrom belt and my Franco Sarto sandals.

We love the south and we love our dresses. We also love being done with the APUSH hooray! Alie has absolutely fabulous style so you can expect to see her again. Hope everyone's having a fabulous Saturday!

xoxo

Leah

Let the Flowers Bloom

Forever XXI dress, Franco Sarta Shoes, watch from elementary school

 It's finally spring and feels like it! The dandelions are numerous (which I know are weeds but I absolutely adore their bright yellow faces) and even better are the result where you get to blow all the seeds! Gardeners nightmare, but for someone who LOVES wishing, it's a dream! I love this dress for its full skirt, playful springtime print (with birds) and the lace collar and back. It all has a vintage feel and is perfect for emphasizing the waist.

I've been studying like crazy with all my pre-final exams this week and my finals in three weeks! I've been mostly succesfull which is great but has left me little time for blogging. However, after this friday when I take the APUSH exam, I will be free for a little until finals arrive. With the weather improving every day, plan on man new outfits!

Hope everyone is having a classy and fashionable week!

xoxo

Leah

Got That Fifties Feelin'

 Todays weather was much improved from the last dreary week of constant rain and overcast. Taking full advantage of the sunshine and milder temperatures, I donned my newest obsession: High waisted shorts. These are just one of my many new pairs and with their lighter wash and basic denim, give me a feel of the fifties. Also: high waisted shorts are great-so flattering and so comfortable.

shirt and shorts: American Eagle; Shoes: Chinese Laundry

 Not to mention high waisted shorts with some killer heels (mine are from Chinese Laundry) make for some crazy long legs, especially if you wear a crop top, which this one happens to be my first DIY.

 Now listen. I love the new trends as much as the next person but it gets expensive keeping up wiht them, especially because I'm saving for an amazing new camera. I felt this look would not be complete without some slinky layered silver jewelry, but alas, do not have any. However, rather than fret, I chose to be resourceful. I have many short silver necklaces and so formed them together to make one long necklace I could layer.

 I also really badly wanted a crop top for these shorts. Why hide the high waist? I haven't been able to find the right one in stores as of late (though I am transforming one of my fave shirts from seventh grade into one as we speak) and so I took some scissors and turned on my tshirt to make a short, cute, DIY shirt. Hooray!

Hope everyone's had a classy day!

xoxo
Leah

Fashionista Bay-bay

I was a little sad today because I didn't get to wear my pretty dress from Georgia that I was gonna show y'all due to stupid rain. However, in exciting news, I got my schedule for Academy of Arts this summer!
Mondays and Thursdays
Fashion Design
Fasion Journalism
Tuesdays and Fridays
Fashion Styling
Fashion Construction
The life of a fashionista in the bay area...doesn't get much better.
Also for your entertainment, my beginings in fashion:

These are pictures of my siblings that I took when I was like...twelve probably. My dad and I were talking about how he'd never have guessed when I was younger that one day I'd be interested in fashion. (I was that kid who didn't brush her hair daily, and thought pink sweats with a blue tie dye shirt was a cute and publicly acceptable outfit.) and when I came across these I laughed to think this was my earlier development of fashion-dressing up my siblings in absurd hair and makeup and taking pictures of them. But hey-it provided my mom with some cute childhood pics for her many...many...many albums for us all.

Hope everyone's Easter was spectacular!

xoxo

Leah

Geometry Wars

Dress: Forever XXI; Shoes: Steve Madden

 Have any of y'all played geometry wars? It's a video game that this dress reminds me of. I'm not in any way a video game person (besides pacman-I am great at pacman) but my violin teacher showed me this game once and the detail on this dress is reminiscent of it. This dress is also reminiscent of summer, sweet sweet summer, and I thought perhaps if I wore this summery number the weather gods would be prompted to comply and provide nicer temperatures than the ones we've been having. (Think cold, rainy and windy.)

 Neon and retro (60's, 70's, 80's) are both super popular this year and lucky for me this little baby was already in my closet from last summer! The crocheted top is also a big trend and this skirt is great for hotter temps.

 The shoes are also great flip flops with wedges that I got for a whopping $20 last season in a clearance sale. They're nice for days where you want flip flops to be just a step more formal than the typical beach and pool wear that the ones from Old Navy are. My favorite dangly gold earrings-which I admit to wearing at a tennis match because of my inspiration Maria Sharapova. She makes tennis just so dang classy!

Yay we're one week closer to summer!

xoxo

Leah

Westward Bound

As I previously mentioned in an earlier post, my mom jumped on the band wagon and agreed that she would look into fashion programs for me this summer. After an immense amount of searching and a good bout of luck, we found the perfect fit.

Yes, indeed we have decided on the pre-college fashion program offered at Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. Every part of it worked out beautifully and I'm all signed up to attend from June 26 - August 5 in the four classes of Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Journalism and Fashion Construction.

Furthermore, the school is conveniantly located just a bus ride away from my cousin Talia's house and I will be living with her, much to my delight. We're good friends and I'm excited to spend the summer learning about fashion and hanging out with her! Another great benefit is we're only a train ride away from more family and friends in San Jose who we can stay with on weekends to escape the dreary July weather so common to San Francisco.

I'm very excited about the opportunity and I'm counting down the days.

This ad from Planet Blue describes perfectly what my thought process has been. Packing is one of my bigger concerns (six weeks is a long time) and also the fact that I may end up having a bag solely for my shoes and accessories. Well, we will see. Downsizing will be a necesity.

Besides-that leaves more room to bring home the wonderful fashions I can find scavenging in San Francisco!

xoxo

Leah