NYFW: I prefer the street style

Moment of silence for her bag 

(images via vogue.com)

It is safe to say that my entire year revolves around one week: F/W NYFW. Spring/summer is always "eh" to me because I really can't be bothered with bright colors (or any color at all, really) and the come-and-go trends it always has to offer. Fall/winter fashion week is like a week-long glimpse of heaven. I kid you not when I say I just pulled an all-nighter to catch up on shows I missed while I was at school (mom, if you're reading this, I swear I was studying and not watching fashion shows all night).

And as much as I have loved the shows I've seen thus far (you go, DKNY, you go)....my absolute favorite part of fashion week, without fail, is the street style images that pop up in every nook and cranny of my social media. I may or may not want to cry when I scroll past 500 photos on instagram of my favorite models walking around my favorite city before walking on a runway for my favorite designers.  I also set my homepage to Style.com during NYFW, so there goes a few hundred more tears every time I get on the internet (which is admittedly far too often). 

I would almost say that I look forward to the flush of street style images more than the shows. Obviously I'm interested in what Marc Jacobs is trying to get me to wear next fall, but I'm equally as interested as what my favorite models (s/o Sasha Luss) are wearing off-duty. It gives the realm of fashion a bit more realism, I suppose.

Which do you prefer?

xo Susie

end of break blues

Was taking snaps of my bracelets so I rolled up my sleeve...forgot to unroll it. Oops!

My winter break is coming to a close, and I'm so sad to see it end! I've had the best winter break. So much family time, wonderful presents on Christmas, and tons and tons of shopping with great friends.
I have really enjoyed having so much time to blog and relax in the evenings, and I'm not looking forward to dealing with the stresses of school again next week. It's my last semester of high school, though, so I probably should at least try to enjoy it a bit!

• Sweater- thrifted
• Denim shirtdress- BCBG
• Tights- target
• Bracelets- c/o nowistyle
• Rings- H&M
• Booties/sunglasses/pouch- Forever21

I also want to give a HUGE thank you to those of you who have been supportive with the New York Fashion Week contest! I want to try and stay in the top 3 for the duration of the contest (and I'm #4 right now!), so please please keep voting!!! If you don't want to make an account, just sign in with your facebook! Remember: your vote also qualifies you to be in the running to go!

xo Susie

first outfit of 2013

Welcome to 2013, everyone! I know I made a short post earlier, but this feels a bit more official. Here goes my first outfit of 2013!
I am resolving to blog more this year! So here's to my first outfit post of the year, and many more to come!

• Pants- H&M
• Blouse- Vintage
• Bag & Ring- Ebay
• Necklace/Shoes/Sunglasses- Forever21

Please keep voting for New York Fashion Week! Don't forget that your vote enters you into the running to go as well! xoxo

January 1, 2013

Although I'm not big on New Years, I did make two resolutions for myself: blog more & be open to new changes.
The first new change I wanted to implement into my life is a little wardrobe revamp. My closet is full of crazy patterns and prints, despite how much I love minimal style. Those pieces are really hard to transition, as fashion changes so rapidly. This year, I want to start investing in more high-quality, simple items that I'll be able to wear easily for years.
This is not to say I want to stop wearing my crazy-patterned leggings and tops, because I don't. Not just yet. I do, however, want to mature my wardrobe just a bit and splurge on a few high-end staple pieces.

What are your New Year's resolutions? And fashion-related resolutions for you, this year?

Oh! And don't forget to vote for me for NYFW here! Your vote is an entry for YOU TO GO, TOO!

big news (nyfw, anyone?)

Hey everyone! Soooo I found out some huge news today.......I might be on my way to NYFW A/W '13 in February! I will be in the running along with 29 other bloggers to be on an all-expense paid trip to NYFW and the cool thing is ONE OF YOU MIGHT GET TO GO, TOO! The winner is chosen by votes, and one of the voters of the blogger who wins has the opportunity to tag along!
Once I get the voting links and more info, I will be sure to share it with all of you. Hopefully you & I will be off to NYFW together! :') xo

• Floral Maxi Dress- Forever21
• Pink faux leather moto jacket- Forever21
• Shoes- Target
• Spike ring- Forever21
• Thick silver ring- Vintage
• Ring/Bracelet Combo- Ebay

photos shot by Becky Gibson, edited by me