XOXO, flats and tights.

I have to make a confession, I am utterly obsessed with gossip girl. I’ve been tearing through episodes on Netflix all winter and I am almost done with season 2. Naturally, I am drawn to Blair’s ultra polished, feminine style. The costume designers on the show are truly incredible.
I’ve always worn ballet flats as my chosen footwear. It’s still too cold/full of puddles out here to wear them if I have to walk anywhere, but I’m counting down the days until I can sport the collection I’ve amassed. These are three of my favorite pairs, but I have about six or seven more. The Madewell calf-hair pair is my newest one and I am in love. Very reminiscent of Paris and effortless femininity.
In tenth grade, I had a love affair with colored tights. I didn’t always style them with grace and tact, and I often ended up looking like I was wearing some awful, 1980: workout costume. However, Gossip Girl has definitely inspired me to give them another go. I adore pairing opaque, colored tights with simple dresses and skirts, giving the entire outfit a color-blocked, mod feel. They can also be used to add some fun and visual interest to a business casual outfit or any form of “conservative” wear. So, here are some of my ideas for styling statement ballet flats and colored tights. Let me know your take on this trend!
Much love,
Sarah.

America.

Dress: Target/ Belt: Francescas/ Vest: Old Navy/ Tights: Target/ Boots: Hunter/Bag: Cambridge Satchel Company/Necklace: Macy’s/Watch: Michael Kors/ Sunglasses: francescas.

This outfit was both unintentionally patriotic and seasonally inappropriate, but I couldn’t care less. Target KILLED IT this fall, bringing in all sorts of cute, classic pieces. Although, I have to admit that their clothes are getting a little pricier than normal, which isn’t all that great, but I’ll take it if it means cuter, higher-quality items. This belt was an awesome piece I found at Francescas. It’s such a great store for girly-girls like me, I can always find something I like in there. Their clothes are reasonably priced and their statement jewelry section is to die for. And, like a broken record, I will never stop wearing my old navy vest. I WILL NOT, I SAY. I plan on buying more next season in different colors. Sorry wallet. Same goes for my pearl necklace. I wear it at least three times a week, or more. Classy girls wear pearls, am I right? (Ok, so i’m obsessed with Sarah Vickers and KJP but honestly, who isn’t?)

After a questionably warm week, it’s back to the tundra for us here in michigan, so stepping outside for these shots was quite the task. BUT I managed to do it!

We have a three day weekend and I am already eternally grateful for the break. How many weeks of classes have we had? What? Two? Oops. Ok well. Only about five weeks to go until spring break. That’s the mentality.

Enjoy your weekend and please ignore my messy hair. Blame the wind for that one.

Much love,

Sarah.