Navy and Black. Always.

I went shopping with my mom this weekend. I haven't gone "shopping" in so so long. I usually go, get what I need, and leave. I actually took the time to look around and just shop for once. I went to Forever 21. I used to get all of my clothes from Forever 21 because I used to work there! As I've gotten older, I've found myself hating it. All of the clothes are too cutesy for me, and don't even get me started on how much I'm currently not on board with 80% of the trendy clothing (I'm saving that for another post).

After buying two nude bras, and a nude bralette, I finally bought something. For $8 no less! Worth every penny.

Does anyone else hate the "navy and black don't go together" rule? I will wear it together until I die.

Fall 10x10 Challenge Completed!

I did it! I completed my 10x10 challenge (link to my previous post with all my clothing items).

I wore every single one of my items. I started to get a little uninspired towards the end (hence the black on black on black), but I'm overall happy with all of my fits.

What I learned:

The fact that I wasn't being as creative with my clothes, it turned in to me going nuts on my makeup. I started getting excited to do my makeup in the morning. I wore bold lipstick four times in the past ten days! It's what made my creative juices flow. It even made me buy two new lipsticks! I probably could've done more with my hair, but I had so much fun with my makeup.

I also didn't include my outerwear. I love my outerwear. I kind of leaned on my simple outfits by wearing one of my structured jackets. It completely made me realize how I'm missing a couple of things! Like my sheer-ish black tights. I made a run in them last year, and I need to get new ones.

I'm working on a capsule wardrobe. This was a good start for me to realize what I really wear day to day.

I'll probably do this again every season! So here was my fall one.

St. Paddy's. I'm not really on board with this Holiday.

I'm not one for celebrating St. Patricks day.. I'm not Irish, I don't drink, and I don't party. So basically how I participate in this holiday is.. by wearing something green.

St. Paddy's (I'm totally Irish) by sydneeislove featuring a cowgirl hat

The "I'm totally Irish. My ancestors are from there."

St. Paddy's (Yeah.. We get it..) by sydneeislove featuring green pumps

The "I'm going out with my friends tonight! Things are gonna get crazy!"

(This is an allusion to what I'll probably be doing tonight. Watching It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.)

St. Paddy's (Lots O Gold) by sydneeislove featuring flat shoes

And last but not least, the "I'll put on this green T-shirt so nobody will bother me."

I just happened to wear an olive green jacket that I wear almost every day now. It totally wasn't planned. But luckily I can go out in public without creepy guys telling me I'm going to get pinched because I'm not wearing green. Ha. Buzz off.

One outfit, three ways

On a typical day, I have to do a couple of outfit alterations. I go from work in an office, to school, to sometimes going to dinner with my cute boyfriend.

So on Friday, I documented my outfit changes. So here is one outfit worn for three different occasions.

The base is my plaid shell and a pair of black skinny jeans.

For work:

Pretty simple. I wore some d'orsay flats to dress it up, and pulled my hair back.

For school:

I switched out my d'Orsay flats for my nikes. I walk to school most of the time, so I slipped on these comfy babies and threw on my leather jacket. It gets a little chilly walking! I also did a fun half top knot to unstuff my outfit a bit more.

For dinner:

I let my sweet locks down. I had to smooth out some kinks, but it had that disheveled messy look. I also added some more smoke to my eyes. I'm obviously not going to wear a pair of runners to dinner! I changed into some heeled booties that look very bad..ahhh...

Gotta keep the boy's eye on you at dinner ;)

One outfit, three ways.

Grandma's Couch Dress

This is my favorite dress in my closet. It's probably the dress to bring me the most joy.

I wore it in front of my dad. My dad described it.. "Looks like the same fabric that grandma would have on her couch."

I'll take that as a compliment, dad.

I had an abnormal amount of people come up and talk to me at church. Just because my dress is bright and colorful, doesn't mean my personality is. 

SFF: I'm Not Pretentious Enough For This.

The boyfriend and I decided to go up to Park City last minute. What a mistake.

We are both not into film as much as all of these yuppies. The Sundance Film Festival made it crazy busy. You know what we don't like very much? People. We don't like people. We were very out of place.

No matter. I went into all of their boutiques and drooled over everything I wanted but couldn't afford.

Oh winter..

Guys.. It snowed.

It was a beautiful snow.

And I love wearing simple winter clothing.

I keep it very simple with very neutral colors with just a pop somewhere. I think I'm going to wear beanies for the next few months. They're too great.

I've been thinking about this song all day. I feel like winter has finally started. And it can stay.

Sweater Weather | Stripes

Yep. Yep yep yep. It's the best weather.

Sweater weather.

Not gonna stop wearing this outfit on repeat until April, most likely.

Flower Child Blouse

I've been watching Girls lately, a lot. It's a pretty great show. There's one character named Jessa whose bohemian style makes me want to wear nothing but soft bras, wide brimmed hats, and flowy peasant blouses and dresses.

I've been seeing these type of blouses all over pinterest.

So when I saw this shirt,

I couldn't help myself. I just want to be a bohemian wildflower child sometimes.

I love it. I want to be even more bohemian! Maybe I'll start wearing a flower crown now. Just kidding. I can't pull that stuff off.

...

Or can I?

Baseball Tee Dress

I've been really into baseball tee's lately. They're the best t-shirts around.

Three-quarters sleeves, light and airy, color blocked, who could not love them?

I thought I was satisfied.

Until...

I bought a baseball tee dress.

I think I might wear it to bed. You know, like a night gown. Why don't women wear night gowns anymore? I'll develop a line for you guys to buy. Who will be the first to purchase "Sydnee's Lucid Dream Dresses (working title)"?

You may notice that my outfit's will be much more suited for comfort. I've decided that being uncomfortable just isn't worth that much hassle anymore. This is the perfect mix of "dressed up" and "I'm basically wearing a huge t-shirt".

Leg Breathing Time

It's been incredibly warm. I'm much more a fan of cold weather. But it was kind of nice to stretch my legs out. They're super white and I don't even care.

So here's to the first day of me admitting that my favorite time of year is over. 

I've been very self conscious about my legs almost my whole life. Lately, I've been running my guts out. I think I'm finally a little comfortable enough to not want to squirm anytime I have more than half of my calf showing. So props to me.

However, no matter the weather, I will always wear flannel. I will wear it in the dead of July and sweat it out.

Flannel Forever.

Also, my dog decided he wanted to help me. She's super clingy. I love it to pieces.

Let your legs breathe! It's time!

(but let's get real, I'll probably be in tights again tomorrow)

Smock Striped Dress

I've been home from traveling for about 3 months now. I lived my life out of a suitcase for almost an entire year. I wore the same clothes over and over again. So because of that, I feel like I started caring a lot less about the way I dressed. I never thought it would happen, but it did.

It was hard for me to buy anything because I suddenly had so many clothes! But alas, that did not last long. This past week I've gone a little nuts. So hello fashion blog! I am back.

While in church a couple of weeks ago, I saw a girl wearing the cutest striped dress. A dress I knew I had to have.

So after class was done, I hunted her down and asked where she got it. She looked at me with wide eyes and said "I got it at Old Navy.. Yesterday. Go and get it." So I did.

It is one of my favorite dresses. I love smock dresses. It doesn't feel like it's suffocating me.

It's linen, it's light, and it's straight up adorable. It'll be perfect in the summer when I'm hot and bothered from the heat. Because I get very hot and bothered.

Since smock dresses are pretty girl and make me feel a little juvenile, I would recommend keeping accessories on the less girly side. Ankle boots are. my. jam.

LBD Spring Break Style Challenge

Guys, I am so excited to share this with you.

I was inspired by Daily Look to be a part of their LBD Spring Break Style Challenge.

I picked my favorite little black dress from their Little Black Dress Collection and built an outfit for my upcoming spring break vacation.

It's actually pretty cool.. this spring break is going to be an excellent one.

My great friend Morgan will be moving to Washington D.C. and will be driving there all the way from Salt Lake City.

Crazy right? Want to know something even crazier? I'm going with her.

That's right, for my spring break I will be going on a two day, 2,000 mile road trip.

Matching tattoos have been discussed.

So I picked the Knot Sisters Julia Dress for my spring break LBD

It seems breezy enough to wear on those long drives. Plus I'm a little obsessed with the hemline on this dress. 

Spring Break 15 by sydneeislove featuring ankle strap flat shoes

- This little black dress will be perfect for walking around D.C. and will be easy to transition with other outfits. I'll most likely be living out of a backpack for a week so that would be convenient. It's casual enough to wear touring the Smithsonian, eating Georgetown Cupcakes, and walking the Mall. But once I take off my shirt, the low back gives it a dressy feel and I could wear it out to dinner with some heels. This is kind of the perfect dress.

- Some super strappy sandals will be much needed. I'm such a fan of the sandals that have countless straps. Makes me feel like a Nephite.

- So I own a floppy hat just like that but I never feel like I have an occasion to wear it without feeling overdressed. What better place to use it than on a road trip, or to a city that I don't know anybody?

- I'm a big backpack person. I would rather have one of these than a purse any day. So this floral backpack really caught my eye. I need to tote around a lot of things, especially in a big city trip like this one.

- Tortoise sunglasses. As Morgan and I say, "light eye problems". Because we always need sunglasses. I'll be blind if not. Plus I'm dying for some round ones this spring.

- Who knows what the weather will be like? Just in case, I have a denim shirt. I could wear it over my dress in case it gets a little chilly. Or I could even tie it around my waist and be one of those cool kids.

- I always need a watch. No matter the occasion.

- Because I will be spending about 30 hours in a car, I figured getting a really good book to read would be a dynamite idea.

- Most importantly, you'd better bring a camera. I would highly suggest if you haven't invested in a camera yet, you should do so right now.

I can't wait to use this outfit on my vacation. It's going to be an adventure of a lifetime and I'd better dress appropriately.

oh la la

Today was a lazy day.

I caught up on the bachelor,

I finally painted my nails,

I cleaned my computer screen,

and got ready at approximately 3:00 pm.

These d'orsay flats are the best shoes. They go with everything and they look super pulled together.

Plus I feel so french with them.

Big announcement coming.

Brace yourselves.

back to the ol' grindstone

It's my first day back at work.

Can't you tell I'm excited?

....

True story:

I thought about this dress more than I'd like to admit in china.

I missed it.

I think I may need a new job..

those booties though

Ankle booties to be precise,

are definitely the talk of the town. I've seen them on pretty much every outfit I love on pinterest.

I hit the jackpot.

These puppies?

$19.99 at ross.

cha-ching.

This is my first outfit post since I changed my hair.

Gosh I look so different.