Socks and Stocks: May 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

Friendly Friday

J'adore! My friend found this lovely-print dress for $8 at Plato's Closet and donned it to school today. The perfect-for-summer print was adorable, but this heart cutout accented the back of the dress so sweetly. How lovely and innocent it is! Without exposing too much, it reveals a touch of skin.

I also found these cutesy cutout pieces:

1. Scribbled Cutout Dress

2. Heart Cutout Chiffon Shirt

3. Cutout Cross Top

*HintHint* perhaps this new-found appreciation will lead way to a D.I.Y.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wishful Wednesday

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1. Robin Piccone 'Penelope' Crochet Overlay One Piece Swimsuit

2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis tickets :)

3. Oversized Bow Chiffon Dress in Ruby

4. Kate Spade Catherine Street Pippa Bag (psst...also at Marshalls for $230)

Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Monday

MayFair in Collingswood with my lovely friend. And some vintage models.

Memorial Day weekend in and around Harlem, New York!!

A cutesy message on the side of a Harlem building (Love Me)

Morning chats with my beautiful mommasita!

The most adorable fitting room I have ever seen!...enclosing the most handsome boy I have ever known!

A stroll down the street...how cute are they?! :)

Love in Central Park...creepy? I hope not :p

Our version of a family portrait!!

A lone flag hanging from a gate in Harlem...fitting for today and perfect for everyday; serving as a reminder of the vast freedoms presented to us living in this beautiful nation. Thank you soldiers, who fight and have fought selflessly every waking moment so that I can sleep peacefully knowing that my country is protected. Thank you for your never-failing courage and strength to always serve our flag.

Happy Memorial Day!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Lace Love and Ombre Coverings

Target Ombre Scarf, H&M Tank, Forever 21 Floral Lace High-Low Skirt, Vintage Belt, Forever 21 Cutout Geo Necklace, Charming Charlie Bracelet, H&M Ring (Anna Dello Russo Jewelry Collection), Rehesh Booties

Today at my school, we had our 19th Annual Memorial Day assembly...during which I cried like a teething baby! I love that we, and those across the nation, are taking this time to cherish and honor those who give cherish and honor our lives everyday by serving us at home and overseas. Thank you to the plethora of men and women serving, who have served and who will serve.

Although my colors are not traditional red, white and blue, I do adore this skirt-as I say about each of them. And have been itching to pair my new ombre scarf with it. Both are so delicately bold that they fit perfectly together.

May God bless you and the United States of America.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Optimistic Overalls!

Forever 21 Tribal Print Overalls, H&M Tuxedo Blazer, Forever 21 Skinny Studded Belt, Steve Madden H-Troser Oxfords, H&M Straw Hat, Target Wristlet

There is something so uniquely special about overalls, especially this lovely pair! I bought these about two years ago from Forever 21 and have waited exactly that long to wear them...and boy, am I glad I did! Before today, I never knew what to wear with them that wouldn't make me look either baggy or over-exposed. Somehow, my fashionable instincts took over and this fun outfit came into play. It is a little short, *coughcough, growth spurts* but considering it has been two years, and I don't think they're inappropriately short.

Have an awesome Friday!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Wishful Wednesdays

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1. SUPER Lucia Sunnies

2. Riley (Beige) Hudson Booties

3. ace&jig Shimmy Mini Dress

4. Maurice Retener coat ca. 1967 via The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

5. Diane von Furstenberg Capreena Dress (Pink)

6. Jimmy Choo Anouk

Monday, May 20, 2013

Magnanimous Mondays

Today's been a good day; I got out of school early, grabbed lunch at the local diner with some of my lady friends, came home to a lovely bed and slept for a few hours. Thank you, Monday for being so forgiving to my tired body, and allowing me a second to breathe and appreciate those around me.

This weekend was also quite lovely. Prom was certainly my highlight, but I spent a lot of good time with my family. Oh, and Philly, I forgive you for being so rainy and sad this weekend in the midst of my good times :)

My daddy getting slightly emotional while seeing me off to prom...don't worry, dad, you're stuck with me for a little while longer

Photobombing...there were many

The layers upon layers of sequins!

Mrs. Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby

The delicate and naughtily in-your-face nature of the soundtrack of The Great Gatsby. I love especially this song by Miss Lana Del Rey

Sequined Secrets and Rolling Rolls

^^^^Click me...and my other picture friends!

This past Friday evening was Prom Night for the seniors at my high school. Although I am only a mere sophomore, with two years to go until my very own prom, I went with a senior friend of mine.

It. Was. Brilliant. To say the very least. The dresses were beautiful, the location was essentially lovely and I had a blast!

Dancing in dresses-especially long, flowing dresses-is one of my favorite activities in the world, so to be around other people who seemed to be enjoying the past time just as much as I was is certainly a gift.

Here are some of my favorites snapshots from the before prom

My date rented a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom II for our luxurious ride to and from prom. The ride itself gave a whole new level of anticipation to our prom night and made it ten times more memorable.
Among the night's many memorable moments, driving to the movies to see an 11:50 showing of The Great Gatsby was by far my favorite. After a long night of dancing and laughter, it was such a lovely opportunity to sit and enjoy the visual representation of such a beloved piece of literature...and going dressed up was so circa-appropriate!

Here are a few of my favorites from before and during prom!

Prepping-as always ;)

A gorgeous blend of beauty and art coming together to create my favorite photo from the night

Friday, May 17, 2013

Color coded!

Mossimo Pink T-Shirt, Black Scuba Skirt (last seen HERE), Rehesh Booties (last seen HERE), Vintage glasses

Playing around with new colors and new poses are always fun. Photcred: my over-zealous father :)

Have an amazing weekend!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Wishful Wednesday

1. Acne Pistol SH Boot

2. Jeffrey Campbell Flava Cap Toe Pumps

3. "Ballerina" by Leonid Afremov

4. Metallic Strap Sandals (Rose Gold)

5. Home of Miss Holly Golightly

6. Floor Moon Lamp

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Magic Mondays...Tardy Tuesdays

This weekend was so lovely, and so bittersweet. As I said goodbye to 15 and opened the door to a (loudly) knocking 16, many tears were shed, many laughs bellowed and many smiles spread. Even though it was jam-packed, this weekend seemed very calm, and just flowed by.

My beautifully-seated friends and I at North Bowl

The sweet messages stamped on the Max Brenner bathroom mirrors

You look extremely good today

Last photoshoot as a 15 year old...in the car...at night...in sunnies...with my silly brother :)

^^^^silly face of mine

Courtesy candle brought over with our yummy fondue desserts by our (very handsome) waiter

The rippled icing on a lovely Mother's Day Cake

Friday, May 10, 2013

Laced Vests and Bamboo Shoots

Charlotte Russe Crop Top, Gap Bamboo Maxi Skirt, Marshalls Lace Vest (similar here), Target Mossimo Feather Sandals, Dots Black Belt, Forever 21 Necklace, Vintage Cat-Eye Sunglasses

I bought this skirt over the summer at a Gap outlet and of all my (20-something) skirts, this is certainly my favorite! It's so light, flowy and feminine, it always lifts my spirits. Paired with this adorable belt,crop top and delicate lace vest, this skirt is so fun!

^^^^^ this face! ;P

Thursday, May 9, 2013

New York Minute

Forever 21 High-Low Dress, Hunter Rain Boots (Black) from Nordstrom, vintage headscarf, Prada Eyeglasses, Revolve Leather Jacket, H&M Tights, Urban Outfitters Thigh High Socks, Forever 21 Geometric Bib Necklace, Anna Dello Russo for H&M Ring

Any trip to "The Big Apple" is a special one, but yesterday's trip was even more monumental because not only was I going to visit the MoMA, but I was doing so with a group of fabulous friends. I went shopping for my birthday the other night and found this simple high-low shirtdress at Forever 21 and fell in love. When I got home, the fun only increased when I got home and got to put the whole outfit together.

This hair-twist turban was super-fun to try out! I've never worn one before, but was so excited to have this cute little twist on my head.

~How-to coming soon!

...........and then I came home and took this ultra-serious picture.