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

mesh & maxi

First & foremost: three cheers to making it through my first semester of college! I didn't think I'd make it. Unfortunately I've still got 3.5 semesters to go.

Today I'm thankful for nice weather and a break from the crazy cold we've had lately. All year I wait for the day it turns cold, but after having a nice modern-day ice age a few weeks back, these past couple of 70 degree days have been nice (and perfect to get out and shoot!).
As I was scouring my closet for something to wear earlier, I found this maxi dress sitting at the very back, tags still attached. I remember thinking I couldn't live without this dress when I first tried it on, and as soon as I got home I thought "this shows too much skin, I'll never wear it."
Well, the time has come. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone (literally...check out that slit up the side) and trying new things.
Hope my dad doesn't see this post because he might just murder me (sorry, pops!)

• Jacket- c/o Nowistyle Japan
• Maxi- Image
• Heels- Michael Kors
• Necklace- vintage

xo Susie

conquering the midi

 

For a really, really long time I have been terrified of midi-skirts. It's always either been maxi or mini for me. An in-between didn't exist (because it always appeared so dang unflattering). I simply could not figure out how to wear one without my ankles turning into cankle-y stumps. But when this black beauty showed up at my doorstep recently, I fell in love. How would I wear it? No clue. But did I love it? Heck ya I did.
Although I'm still not entirely sure how to avoid the cankle situation, I've decided I'm slightly less afraid of midi-skirts after actually wearing one in public.

• Sweater/skirt- Nowistyle Japan
• Bag- Uptown Cheapskate 
• Booties- Forever21
• Watch- Target

xo Susie

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