Heavy Metal

ATTENTION to all women who believe the urban myth that silver and gold are separate entities. May I repeat, this is a MYTH. Life is so much more fun when you are free to mix your metallics. Metallics are neutrals and can be spiced up with their opposites. Opposites attract right? Next time you sling on a stack of gold bangles, throw in a rose gold one as well, or maybe a pair of silver studs. You don't have to go crazy, I just want to encourage y'all (look how Texan I am!) to have fun with it! 

I thought about posting this because lately, on the occasion that a friend asks my opinion on their look, and I suggest mixing silver and gold or what not, my idea is turned down because "They don't match." They don't have to match! Life is more fun when it isn't limited. :) Don't forget to stay true to yourself and you're style, but if you're looking to mix it up a bit, this is one of my favorite ways!

Study hard, Style harder

christina

OOTD: Winter Maxi

Tuesday: 

Spice up a solid maxi dress with a casual shirt, a pair of chucks and a whole lot of jewelry.

Maxi Dress: American Apparel, Denim Shirt: Target, Bag: Vintage Coach, Bracelets: Roots, H&M, Brooks Brothers, 31 Bits, American Eagle, Rings: Gifts, Necklaces: Cinnamon Girl, Forever 21, Earrings: Target, Cuff: MN State Fair, Shoes: Converse All Stars.

Study hard, style harder

christina

Remember That One Time I had a Blog?

Me either! Until now...

So sorry for my MIA-ness, life gets crazy, you know? You go home for Christmas Break, you come back to school, you rush (THAT'S RIGHT!), you start your new semester and things go right back to crazy. Anywho, I remembered that I kind of missed posting random things about my life and fashion-y junk, so here I am! Let me fill you in on some awesome experiences I've had in my absence.

1.) Signing a lease on my first apartment!

My three best friends here at school and I signed a lease on an apartment for next year! Off-campus life here we come! Somehow we scored an absolutely perfect loft that will be awesome for future blog posts. This summer we'll all go DIY crazy because what is more fun than crafting?! (Also we're poor college students...) I'll definitely be putting up some of my favorite tutorials when the time comes. :) 

Photo: Avery Anderson

2.) Spending time with my favorite guy :)

Going home for Christmas meant not only seeing my family, sleeping in my own bed, and hanging out with friends, but also that I was going to be able to spend time with Ruben! Him coming to visit was the icing on the cake! I am so blessed :)

 3.) Christmas Eve!

It is a tradition on my mom's side of the family to spend Christmas Eve at my Grandma's house. After a long semester away, family time was a need! Seeing my extended relatives and hanging out with my parents and siblings was so so wonderful!

Traditional Cousin/Christmas Tree picture with Granny!

4.) And of course, RUSH.

For those of you who don't know, rushing a greek sorority is one of the most wonderful and terrible opportunities out there (in my experience anyway). Fortunately, my friends and I were so blessed to become baby Pi Beta Phi's! I'm loving greek life so far and stay tuned, I wouldn't be surprised if more Pi Phi related things popped up on this page.... ;)

Sporting our new colors proudly!

My beautiful Pledge Class! PC '13

Best friends on bid day!

 All in all, I had a wonderful break and was so blessed last year! I am so excited to see what God has in store for me in 2013! I know New Years was a couple weeks ago, but its never too late to count your blessings. :)

Study hard, Style harder,

christina

Matchy Matchy

This post is just for fun, not something I'd normally post but in honor of my first Baylor homecoming I just had to. :)

This past weekend was homecoming here at Baylor. As a freshmen, it was so cool to be a part of for the first time! On our way to the football game, two of my beautiful friends and I realized that we were all wearing very similar ensembles. Pat Neff (the building with the gold dome) was looking especially good that afternoon and the three of us decided to have some fun taking pictures.

White dresses in November? Absolutely. Rules are made to be broken right? And don't forget the cowboy boots. This is Texas after all. ;)

Study hard, style harder. 

xo

christina

Sweater Weather

 

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FINALLY IT IS SEMI LESS BLAZING IN TEXAS!
I guess I'm more than a little excited that I can finally dig out my cable knits and cardigans. Being a native Minnesotan, my sweaters are used to seeing daylight late-septemeber, not mid-november. Oh well, they are worth the wait! There's nothing like layering a chunky knit over some boot/legging combo. Top that off with a scarf and there you have my fall wardrobe. Sweater weather is indeed better weather. This season, Ive been leaning towards neutrals with rosy undertones. I think that the less intense colors lend themselves well to the soft textures, and they look good on anyone!



























All sweaters can be found on www.Polyvore.com

Study hard, style harder

xo
christina

Bubble Trouble

Source: www.jcrew.com

One trend I can't go a day without seeing recently is women wearing bubble necklaces. Originally made popular by J. Crew (selling for $150), these statement necklaces were quickly replicated. Ive seen copies in almost every women's retail boutique I've been in recently. Of course, I couldn't resist getting my hands on one, but there was no way my college-girl budget would have ever forgiven me if I had paid full price. Fortunately, I logged onto www.Etsy.com and found the closest replica I could and paid only $9.99 (plus shipping). SCORE. Mine looks like this:

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OBSESSED. You too, right?

Don't let the bright colors and statement-ness of these necklaces scare you! They are incredibly easy to style. While I tend to wear them with a buttoned up collared shirt, you could make an argument for crew necks, boat necks, v-necks, whatever! I also have a feeling we'll be seeing these for awhile because they come in fall/winter and spring/summer colors. Happy accessorizing!

Study hard, style harder.

xo
christina

Bloodlust

Fendi Fall 2012 RTW source: Style.com

Proenza Shouler Fall RTW source: Style.com

Oxblood. Not only is the name grungy-cool, this color is unexpectedly awesome and so wearable for fall. The RTW runways were dripping in this deep red accent and of course, I felt like I needed to post about it. Though it seems kind of intense, this color can be easily pulled off by wearing it as either a statement or an accent. If you're intimidated, go for a coat of of polish, or a belt. I recently purchased a blazer in this shade that I think will work well with a pair of dark jeans and a pair of flats or boots. I have yet to see a skin tone this color doesn't flatter and doubt I will. Here are some of my favorite things in oxblood.