winter colors forever

I don't think I'm ready to hop on the "bright colors for spring" bandwagon just yet. Or ever, really.
Every year I try so hard to step out of my neutral-color comfort zone when the warm weather first hits but every article of clothing I buy that has a color found on the rainbow is an article of clothing that gets shoved to the very back (the abyss) of my closet. You just can't go wrong with black, white, brown, and gold. It's not possible.
But I mean there is a floral print going on here, so that counts for something, right?

Dress- c/o Nowistyle Japan
Shoes- Forever21 (I wish I had the real Wang's!)
Clutch- Forever21


xo Susie

staples

I'm generally not very good at dressing "casually." I like to throw on a dress and heels even if I'm just running to Walmart for coffee creamer. But I had the day off work and slept in 'til 2pm, so I decided to let myself go a bit (but not too much- hence the heels, ha).

I can't even begin to tell you how many black & white striped tops I have in my closet. Or leather jackets. Or denim cutoffs. If I had to make a list of my most-worn items, these would most likely be the top 3. I think I like them so much because you can turn a super lazy-girl outfit into something acceptable to be seen in. I'm just sad because I just brought home this perfect Zara leather moto jacket a few days ago and now the forecast is calling for 80 degree weather for weeks to come. Boo.
But I am excited to break out all of my spring dresses that have been sitting all alone in the back corner of my closet all winter! 

Sunglasses- Chanel
Top- c/o Nowistyle Japan
Shorts- Levi Strauss
Jacket- Zara
Bag- Forever21
Necklace- Handmade (but not by me...someone sold it to my store!)

xo Susie

morning classes

Well, I've successfully made it through my first day of classes! I'm so glad I went in to today with an open mind, rather than the "this-wasn't-my-first-choice" attitude I previously had, because that made all the difference. My first two classes were wonderful....my sociology prof is from Uganda and she seems incredibly passionate and intelligent and I can't wait to begin coursework. My English prof is a very stylish young man, and from the way he spoke about the course, I'm beyond thrilled to learn from him (especially because English courses are so vital to my major).
Overall, today was a complete success and I met a lot of really amazing people. I can't wait to see how much I learn and grow over the course of this year, and the next 3 as well!

• Dress- c/o Sly
• Bag- c/o Nowistyle Japan
• Boots- Amazon find!!
• Necklace- c/o Egoist

xo Susie

No.5

Finally back in my own bed after a nice, week-long trip to Colorado! Sad to be back to blazing hot temperatures, but so happy to get to snuggle up with my little dog and see familiar faces!
This is the last of my Colorado posts....after this it's back to boring ol' Texas posts :')

• Shirt/necklace- c/o nowistyle
• Shorts- c/o Duras
• Shoes- Michael Kors

nowistyle Japan lookbook photos s/s '13

Some more photos for my friends over at nowistyle Japan! They truly have the cutest clothes.
I mean, LOOK AT THOSE PANTS. Never have I been more in love with a pair of jeans! They're so comfy, too.
And I felt like a 50's queen in this shirt complete with neckerchief. At first I almost didn't know what to do with it...I've never encountered a neckerchief, especially one already attatched to the shirt...but I ended up loving the 50's vibe it added to the shoot!

• Top- c/o nowistyle Japan
• Polka dot jeans- c/o nowistyle Japan
• Booties- Forever21

xo Susie

nowistyle s/s '13 collection photos

 These are a few items that were shot for the company I collaborate with, "NOWISTYLE Japan." All the items, other than the shoes, are theirs!
These will all be a part of their S/S '13 collection, which you can check out here:  http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/nowistyle/

xo Susie

doberman

So happy to be sitting in my pajamas drinking hot tea and listening to soothing music as I type this. Friday nights rock (especially when you're an antisocial little homebody like myself).
I spent the afternoon taking these photos with my sister (Mary, you rock!) and then less than an hour later I got to go shoot one of my friends for his album coming out soon! Such a fun, photo-filled day.
I got this awesome t-shirt dress in the mail a few days ago from Oasap and I can't even put into words how much I love it! The awesome studding at the top mixed with the Doberman print on the front is almost too much perfection in one article of clothing.
The first thing my friend said when I walked into class this morning was "That is so you." And it is.

Happy weekend, everyone!! :')

• Studded Doberman T-shirt Dress- c/o Oasap, click here to buy! (It's on sale right now!)
• Hooded Jacket- c/o nowistyle.jp
• Gold cross necklace- c/o nowistyle.jp
• Brown cardigan- Forever21
• Gold watch & tights- Target

xo Susie

t g i f

There has never been a more appropriate time to use the saying: TGIF.
This school week, although only 4 days, has been the most tiring week ever. 2 days this week I was at school from about 7:30am to 7:30pm, and last night I was there from 7:30am until nearly 11pm.
My body is e x h a u s t e d.
My outfit today was pretty casual (yeah, I woke up super late and couldn't be bothered)...off the shoulder sweater (with an amazing gold detail that I wish had picked up more!) and maroon skinny jeans (also wish the color had picked up more...darn this dark, cloudy weather) with brown ankle boots.
I really need to pause and talk about these pants for a moment. Not only are they the most beautiful color, they are easily the comfiest pants I have ever owned. In all my 18 years. Seriously.
They're lined with a super-soft flannel material on the inside, which makes them so warm and soft + they're already jegging material to begin with!
I almost never wear jeans anymore because I find them so uncomfortable to sit in all day at school, but these are so great!
This tote also really strikes my fancy because it's so simple, but still cute (and extremely efficient).

• Tote- c/o nowistyle.jp
• Sweater- c/o nowistyle.jp
• Pants- c/o nowistyle.jp
• Booties- Forever21
• Watch- Target 

photos by Mary Gibson

Hope everyone's week was less tiring than mine!

nowistyle JAPAN

Did an amazing collab with a fab brand in Japan, "nowistyle". The company is so friendly and their clothes are to die for!! They chose a couple of items for me and when I found them in the mail, I fell in love! I did 3 different looks for them, and this is the first.
I got to mix some of my clothes with theirs, which was super fun. I especially love their sweater- the bow in the back is beyooooond.
Brilliant idea to liven up a sweater.
The leopard tote is also great because it's HUGE so I'll definitely be using it for travel!

I'll be posting more looks soon, so check back!

• Sweater- c/o nowistyle
• Bag- c/o nowistyle
• Bracelets- c/o nowistyle
• Leggings- ebay
• Shoes- forever21

xo Susie

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