Those Christmas Lights

The entire week of finals I was super excited to come home to this ugly Christmas sweater. I do realize I should probably be more concerned with coming home to friends and family (I was), but this sweater is pretty sweet. Dinosaurs have always been a low key love of mine, I mean Jurassic Park is a movie I watched over and over as a kid (and still do now). I'm never for a reboot, and that's no different for Jurassic World, but I can't really resist velociraptors and Chris Pratt, so I'm sure I'll eventually see it. It seems to have that creepy/scary mood I enjoyed from the original and though it could get a little overdramatic I'm cautiously excited for the movie.

Moving on from dinosaurs, I hope everyone celebrating Christmas has a wonderful day tomorrow and anyone who is celebrating something else or just chilling I hope your day is wonderful as well. I love how a few days before Christmas day I still get very excited and feel like a kid. That joy is
always a special one.

xx Jasmine 

P.S. Sorry for so many "ohh lets look to the side and show off my jaw picture." It's a bit ridiculous haha. 

Dressed In: Etsy sweater, Gap shirt and jeans 

Once Upon a December

Last year, I was quite disappointed I didn't plan ahead and buy tickets to see The Nutcracker ballet around Christmas time, so this time around my roommate and I made sure we had tickets when they were on sale. I love going to Lincoln Center, and out in the city in general, because it's an excuse to get all dressed up. I broke out this long sleeved dress and though it was comfy I think the fit could've been better if it was in a more cotton or jersey-like fabric. I was forced into boots because it was raining all day, but I can't really complain because I love my chelsea boots and they kept my feet from hurting with all the walking. 

I danced back in school for ten years so the thought of going to see the New York City Ballet left me bouncing like a little kid from excitement the entire day. The show was equal parts fun, impressive, and cute. I see why it's a holiday tradition for many people, and I've been converted into one of those people who say you have to go see it at least once. It was a very magical night. 

Dressed In: H&M dress, Anthropologie belt (similar), ASOS tights, ASOS boots 

Feels Like Home

This outfit is what I wore traveling home on the train for Thanksgiving. I've been been loving these pants all fall, the fact that they're super high waisted works with a lot of my wardrobe, and I've enjoyed having a pair of black jeans again. I've been wanting to do a stereotypical Parisian outfit for awhile especially since we're getting closer to the end of the year and the brief reprieve from freezing weather was the perfect opportunity (though it did promptly snow the next day). I'm studying abroad next semester and the first stop is Paris. The fact that I already have my ticket and everything is so surreal considering I've wanted to go to paris since I was a little girl. 

Here's to dreams becoming goals and ultimately achieving them. 

xx Jasmine 

PS: This post may as well be called the case of the disappearing pants haha, oops. 

 Dressed in: top - Gap, jeans - Brandy Melville shoes - Converse 

The snow on Thanksgiving Day 

Those Little High Waisted Shorts

The universe seems to be against me taking pictures anywhere outside of this bed. I wore this outfit with some sheer tights earlier, intending to take picture out in the city, but that morning they ripped and continued to get runs in them through out the day. Guess we'll have to make due. 

I find this outfit so simple and cute. The sweater is easily the best thing I bought this summer. It's thin, but the softness of it beats anything I have in my closet. I break out these shorts every time I decide to be cute for the day. Unfortunately, they're super old and I haven't found anything similar to them in H&M, but there are a few on ModCloth's site that I've been eyeing. 

I hope your luck this week is much better than mine. 

xx Jasmine 

Dressed In: sweater -Tommy Hilfiger shorts: H&M (old) knee socks - ASOS

Down With The Trumpets

 I've got one more week left at home, so my life is consumed with packing and hoping I don't forget anything important. If I've learned anything from this summer it's that I'm definitely ready to move on. I'm still a bit unsure what exactly that next step is, but I know it's time for things to change up a bit. Inner motivation is the most difficult to get and keep, but I'm up for the challenge and I'm excited. 

This dress has been a long time coming. I spent most of the summer buying clothes for the fall, so this is the my one treat item of the summer. I remember years ago looking at pictures of oxford dresses and hoping one day I would have one. To my preppy hearts content, I have finally got my hands on this J. Crew one and I couldn't be happier. It's quite light and perfect as a cover over a bikini or for cooler summer nights. You can also roll down the sleeves for more options when layering. This may just be my first day of school outfit (am I the only one who still gets excited about those even in college?)

dress: J. Crew necklace: Forever21 shoes: Converse low tops bag: Target socks: H&M

Fancy

It's gotten to that point in Summer where I constantly miss layers and straightening my hair. Alas, I still have a month to go of some serious heat and thunderstorms. Looks like I just have to embrace the frizz and lack of sweaters.

 tank top: Forever 21 shorts: H&M

bracelet and midi ring: H&M eye ring: Urban Outfitters 

First

 I'm not usually one for New Year's resolutions, though it can be motivating, but firsts seem super special when they are in the beginning of the year. The sweater is my first purchase from Urban Outfitters and the shoes are my first purchase, for myself, from Asos.  I've browsed around both before these purchases and I am in love. They both offer very unique items, plus Asos has a huge variety style wise (super great for people like me who are girly one day and then edgy the next).  The sweater is definitely in the slouchy/comfy category, and as I told my friend I love the random white sleeve. As for the shoes, I have been looking at them for  eternity (it feels like), and caved in to buying them when they got so ridiculously marked down that it was practically a sin not to. I would fully support anyone checking both brands out or any store you've never went in before- take the chance.

P.S. Please ignore the weird face I'm making in the third picture. Gordon Ramsay's the F word was on and the team had only one customer willing to pay - so sad for them =( I kept the picture because of the contrast between my sleeve and the rest of the sweater.

~Sweater: Urban Outfitters (silence + noise)
~Shoes: Asos.com
~Necklace: Forever 21

Strength, Knowledge, and 60's

I bought this dress after reading Nylon's January issue and finally convincing myself to try my hand at something 60's inspired. Though this is a more modern take of the type of dress I still love it and can't wait to wear it again with dramatically winged eyeliner and super retro heels, but for now I took on a more tame approach because I was being inducted into my school's National Honors Society. While at the ceremonies the many speakers reminded me of the idea of achieving in various categories. I always want to show people that just because my future and passion is rooted in fashion and other arts doesn't mean I can't keep a high GPA and be a strong, able person. Don't be stereotyped by someone and don't stereotype yourself. (kinda cheesy, but we'll just ignore that =P ). 

~Dress: Forever 21

~Tights: Forever 21

~Ring: Thrift store 

Hanging out by a Window

Ughhhhh! It has obviously been too long of a gap between posts, but lets just jump right in. I wore this two days ago to head out for the last of the after Holiday sales. It's almost obnoxious how much the prices drop! But since it most likely wont change, I embrace it and indulge in shopping sprees, one of them being how I got both the sweater and shorts of this outfit. During the break I mainly shopped and played my new favorite nerd game; Scrabble Flash. Seriously, its addicting and a word nerds best friend. There will be more posts to come soon. Promise! 

P.S. No I am not wearing random, hipster glasses. They are my real ones . . . with a prescription and everything! =P 

~Sweater: Forever 21

~Shorts: H&M

~Tights: Forever 21

~Shoes: Restricted