Free my soul

I'm very thankful to have a stylish mother raise me and let me play around with my style. This shirt is a free people shirt circa 2006! I have a select few items that still make their debut after all of these years. I  became accostomed to personal style very young and although I definitely had a "trendy" phase I mostly stuck to my guns and stepped out of the 'hollister' box and that gave me a lot of cool pieces I can still wear today (well the one's that still fit). What's your favorite old school item?

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Top: Free People (super old), Similar c/o Free People

Leggings: Zella by Nordstrom

Boots: Shoedazzle (old), Similar, Similar c/o DSW

Layer me pretty

One of the most fun things about the changing of seasons is the overlap of pieces you can match up. Indiana is notorious for yo-yo weather and true to form this weekend was initially 90 degrees and the next day 72 degrees! My closet is overflowing with both my winter and summer clothes to mix and match. I err on the side of modesty, so when I wear anything short, revealing, low-cut, etc. I try to counteract it with coverage everywhere else. With that said, I love this outfit, because it is comfy and fits the changing weather. I'm trying to accept my body, which is hard no matter what size you are, but it's such a happier way to live! 

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Shorts: Fossil (old), Similar c/o Fossil

Shirt: Old Navy, Similar c/o Urban Outfitters

Vest: American Eagle (sold out), Similar

Shoes: Steve Madden via DSW

Drape me with love and jumpsuits!

Get the look:

Jumpsuit: Nordstrom

Cardigan: H&M

Chambray chic...

Gotta love a good chambray shirt. It's the comfort of a cotton button up with the style and diversity of denim. I paired this top with my graduation dress. I snagged that beauty from yet again, American Eagle! I love mixing up a bunch of neutrals for a simple yet trendy look. 

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Dress: AE (old), Similar, Similar midi length, Similar

Shirt: Loft

Shoes: Tory Burch

Belt: H&M

Call me cargo...

This cargo vest is one of those great finds amongst the atrocities of the most recent sale. One must have a lot of perseverance to keep searching through the bad to find the good and rarely I can muster up said strength. I often find items at American Eagle that don' often scream 'I'm a trendy 15 year old!' and people are always shocked to hear the items' whereabouts. Pairing this vest with a simple black dress and black statement sandals was a no brainer. What's your favorite cargo style?

xo

-a-

Get the look:

Vest: American Eagle (sold out), Charlotte Russe (Jacket), Old Navy (On Sale!), Old Navy (Puffy style)

Dress: ASOS Midi length, ASOS Shorter length

Shoes: DSW (old), Similar, Similar c/o Nine West