Family Heirloom

Wearing:

Coat - Vintage, Hat - Vintage, Jeans - Topshop Mom Jeans, Blouse - Zara, Shoes - DSW

Isn't great when you find family heirlooms?  I was getting dressed yesterday when I found this brown, suede coat that belonged to my grandma in the 1970s.  It's amazingly on trend, and I didn't even know we had it!  After finding this coat, I grabbed this wide-brimmed fedora that also belonged to my grandma, and what do you know?  A modern look created vintage pieces!

Elizabeth xx

Shades

Wearing:

Shirt - New Look, Skirt - H&M, Hat - vintage, Sunglasses - thrifted, Boots - Amazon

Boy have I been busy lately.  I just finished up my last week of school, which means I'm officially done with high school!  I have graduation this weekend meaning I've spent the last few weeks helping my mom clean up the house to prepare for all the family arriving for this event.  

I took these photos last week sometime when I had a few minutes to spare.  I wanted to show off my new platinum hair, so I decided it would really stand out against the white top and the black hat.  After looking at the top and the hat, I went for a bit of a 1970s vibe by picking this camel skirt.  Finally I added black tights and black boots because it was still a bit chilly last week (now it is incredibly hot - I had to break out my "Birks").

Starting on Monday, I free to summer!  I'm so excited to have so much time to devote to the blog this summer! :)

Elizabeth xx

Fashion U Day Two // OOTD

Wearing:

Hat - Vintage, Coat - Forever 21, Jumper - Target, Skirt - Zara, Tote - Target, Boots - Amazon

Looking back on these photos I'm questioning why I had that somewhat odd smile on my face, but oh well, can't go back and change it now.

After the first day of seminars at Fashion U were over, my mother and I headed back to our hotel where we found this adorable little park where we decided to take some photos (including a statue made to look like it was made of garbage bags).  The whole day had been rather rainy and gloomy, making it tougher to shoot the photos.

I spent a long time trying to decide what to where to Fashion U.  I knew that I was going to be around some of the best dressed girls in the world, so I had to bring my game.  I decided to stay true to what I always wear and wear lots of black.  Looking back, I probably would not have worn this jumper just because I underestimated how insanely hot it would be inside the building.  But I love the midi skirt that I wore; in fact, I had just picked it up at Zara the day before, which I consider a lucky find.  Finally I threw on my grandmother's old hat (a favorite of mine) and comfortable but cute ankle boots.  The tote I carried, I carried with me the whole trip - not just at Fashion U.  It held everything I needed so well, but most importantly my camera.

Tomorrow I'll post pictures from the final day of Fashion U, then I'll get to the photos from the rest of my trip (like visiting FIT, 5th Ave, and delicious restaurants).  If you have any questions about Fashion U, feel free to ask!  I'll do my best to answer! (:

Elizabeth xx