Outfit // Tulle Me About It

Hello, hello! Since it is summer break, I am really trying hard to make the most of my free time. You know, organize all aspects of my life, be a good blogger, spent time with Marly, all the good stuff. Some days, though, it takes all of my willpower to not just lay in bed until 10am watching TV and dozing back to sleep. I also find that I am much more of a night owl when I don't have to be up at any particular time. You'd be amazed at how many rabbit holes of links that lead to other links that you can find late at night on the internet! But, of course, you already know this since it is likely how you ended up here ;) 
With me having more free time, it's been fun brainstorming and working on new posts, including outfit posts! I have all this warmer weather things to wear like dresses and skirts, but the weather has not been all that cooperative lately. It has been bizarre, cloudy, and windy, which is definitely not ideal and not a good sign for the supposed "summer" coming up soon. Aside from limiting my wardrobe, I feel that this weird weather also messes with my mood! I just want to do things outside and not have to worry about the cold! Is that too much to ask for?
At any rate, that's kind of how outfits like this come to be: out of the need to look cute and stay mostly warm! I have always been a fan of a good chambray shirt and have found a sufficient replacement for the beloved one I somehow lost in Japan (RIP shirt). I really like the look of tying up my shirt in a cute little knot while pairing it with a skirt or dress! I think it brings a level of ~sophistication~ while also remaining casual.
I also love throwing on a statement necklaces to add a bit of interest to just about any outfit. I got this particular one on sale at Francesca's back in January. I really like the way it is arranged, the multiple colors, and how it sits just perfectly. Funny story: I have gotten my most favorite and well loved statement necklaces at Forever21. I was shopping there last month and didn't see any jewelry in the colorful style that I like. I asked the person working there and he was just like "Yeah, that's not really the style anymore...." WHAAAAT?! Am I out of style?! Awkward. Please assure me this isn't true.

I think this grey tulle skirt will forever be one of my most favorite, girly items in my closet. If you're ever having a bad day, put on a tulle skirt and I can guarantee you that your day will be brightened! It is fun to twirl around in it, and I'm not gonna lie, it makes you feel pretty special. Honestly, what girl doesn't love tulle and like feeling like a princess sometimes?! I always get loads of compliments on this skirt when I wear it out in public, which is nice too! The only way is that this skirt could be made better is if it had more tulle. Two layers just isn't quite enough, especially since you can sometimes see the slip underneath. This luscious black, 7-layer tulle skirt is pretty high on my wish list!
Well, I'm off to enjoy some time at home before I have to work this afternoon! Work has been wearing me out lately and I haven't been all that motivated to check things off my to-do list in the evenings, since I would much rather curl up with Marly and Dai after a tiring day. So, I must take advantage of my time now and try to get things done! We also have a softball game tonight, which I am pretty excited about because we went to the batting cages last night to practice hitting and because my dad is coming to watch the game! We only have two more weeks left in our season, which is kind of sad, but hopefully we can continue to play with our team in future seasons. It has been so fun sharing this hobby with Dai, having something to do each week, and getting to know new people!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Skirt // Lauren Conrad via Kohl's

Top // Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes // Cathy Jean

Necklace // Forever 21
Wallet // Fossil

Outfit // Punk Rock Princess

Hello, hello! Happy Monday! Here we are with yet another week. I really don't understand why it feels like time is flying so quickly! The end of my semester is in sight, although I still have a lot of work to do before it is over. Studio art classes can be difficult because everything requires so much time and there is project after project. Sometimes I wish I could just study for a test and move on! In the end, all the work I have been doing is really rewarding and I am learning so much. It just feels so good to be creating again! Hopefully at the end of the semester I will share what I have been up to :)
Things have definitely been cooling down here in CA and I can still get away with wearing dresses and skirts without tights, but I don't think that will last too much longer! I will soak it up for as long as I can though :)
Since this past summer, midi skirts have been on my radar. I always strayed away from skirts in general and never felt like I knew how to style them very well or that they were very flattering on me. That all changed after I found this skirt and I have been hooked ever since! I have added four new skirts to my wardrobe since then and am having a great time playing around with all the ways I can wear them.

This particular tulle ballerina-ish skirt is probably my favorite addition to my collection! I came across it on a shopping trip at Kohl's and just knew I had to have it. I love the neutral color of it, which makes me feel a little more grown up while wearing it, rather than feeling like I should be playing dress-up with my four-year-old little cousin. 
I have only worn it a couple of times so far, but when I wore it for the first time while out and about shopping in Santa Monica with Dai, I got 5+ compliments on it! While waiting in line at Starbucks, a girl who works at Anthro told me she loved it and that they just got a $200 one in their store that looks just like it. I assure you that I definitely did not pay anywhere near that much for it, so I must be doing something right :)

I also recently purchased this necklace to wear to a wedding and I really love it! It is the most unique one I own due to the fun shapes and multicolors. This has been the year of statement necklaces for me and I plan on adding many more to my collection since they are such a nice touch to any outfit!
Just a last little note on this skirt: I really love how it can be dressed up or down. Add some heels and a fancy hairdo and you're ready for an elegant party! Or, dress it down with some flats and your favorite t-shirt to add a little flair to an otherwise ordinary day. Plus, in all honesty, I feel like a grown up princess (or maybe a punk rock princess... SoCo anyone?) when I wear this skirt and what's better than that? :)

Hope you all have a great week ahead and that you're able to add a little fancy to your day as well ;)

Skirt // Lauren Conrad via Kohl's

Shirt // Kohl's

Shoes // ModCloth

Necklace // Nordstrom Rack

Belt // Macy's

Clutch Wallet // Hobo Bags