i just wanna have something to do

Shirt - here, Shorts - Thrifted, Shoes - Converse, Earrings - Francesca's

Howdy, y'all. Today, I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite shirts of all time. When I was in seventh grade, I went through a huge Ramones faze. To be quite honest, I'm not sure I ever left it. But whatever. This shirt is a product of that obsession. I believe I got it for my 12th birthday from my best friend at the time. I wear this shirt at least once a month. In fact, I used to have a different style blog before this one, and this top was featured in my first and only post. Yeah, it's safe to say that this blog is much more successful than my last one.

I got the shorts today actually. I purchased them at Buffalo Exchange, which is a thrift store that has locations all over the US. These were originally from Forever 21, where some hopeless soul bought them. I say hopeless soul, because who in their right mind would give up these beauties? Am I the only one who finds it really strange that shorts is a plural term when it's only one article of clothing?

I've shown you these shoes before, but they're perfect and worth showing again. I probably will  several more times in the future.

These earrings are big, tacky, and I couldn't love them any more. That is all.

I think this is the first post that I've actually had my hair up. Which is pretty funny, because I wear it up a lot actually. Today, I just threw it up in a bun after my shower. However, this isn't just any bun, because I used a super special hairtie. It's one of those where someone just took a piece of elastic, and tied it into a bracelet looking thing. Apparently, they don't damage your hair. I'm hoping it's not faulty advertising, because my hair could really use a little less damage. Seriously, I've never had so many split ends in my life. But it's all good, because I'm getting a trim in two days.

Oh, I was checking my page views, and there were quite a few. So, go ahead and say hi and tell me what you think. Until next time, lovelies!

Harold and I like to match when we can.

artsy fartsy

Top - Truly Madly Deeply, Shorts - uh I found them at Marshalls I think, Bag - Vintage Coach, Shoes - Urban Outfitters

This post is so painfully overdue, I feel like I owe anyone who actually looks at this blog a batch of homemade cookies. Seriously. These photos were taken at Rice University, where my gorgeous mother (she's the hot brunette in the last picture) and I checked out a very beautiful piece of art. I would show you pictures, but 1. photography was prohibited, and I'm a rule follower when the rules make sense, and 2. a picture wouldn't even show how great the piece was. Basically, the artist  who's name I can't remember and I hate myself for it  designed a building in which a large square of the ceiling is missing, making the sky look like a canvas. Then he used different colored lights to make you see how the different colors against sky to show how they effect other colors. 

Moving along to the outfit... My top is one of my favorites. I own two Truly Madly Deeply shirts, both black, both thrifted, both over-sized, and both I'm Truly Madly Deeply in love with. See what I did there? Okay, that was too cheesy but whatever. I am obsessed with over-sized tops. They make me feel smaller, and they show off my collar bone which I think is the sexiest body part there is. This is probably my most worn shirt. It's huge, it falls off my shoulders which I love, it's got fringe, and it's incredibly soft. This brings me to another wonderful thing. Both of my TMD shirts are so soft, it makes me wonder if their creators just drown them in fabric softener or something. Seriously, scratchy shirts are the worst, so kudos to Truly Madly Deeply for making some quality shirts.

I've been looking for cream crochet shorts for a very long time, and these hit the spot. I'm sure you've noted by now that I like crochet. It reminds me of my Grandma, and anything that does that is A+ in my book.

I talked about this bag recently so go look at that post if you want to know all about it.

I love these shoes like fat kids love cake. Like literally everyone loves the Olympics. Like hipsters love Holga lenses and The Artic Monkeys. Like PETA loves Lea Michele. Like dogs love peanut butter. Seriously, if you've never seen a dog eat peanut butter I pity you so much. I screw with you not, I have these shoes in five different patterns. Honestly. And I love each pair. They're 2 for $30 at Urban Outfitters, and every design is perfect. I want more pairs, and I'm not even embarrassed to admit that.

Okay, lovelies. That is all for tonight. I'll put up another post when I wear something worth blogging about. Ta-ta!

Mom, if you're reading this, I'm sorry about the title. I know how much that term irks you. I just had to. I couldn't think of a title for the life of me and that one just presented it's self. I sincerely hope you accept my apology. I love you.

hipsta please

Clare, what are you doing? This isn't a food blog.

Top - Gifted but found here, Shorts - PacSun, Shoes - Converse (duh), Bag - Thrifted

Today, I took my mom out for Mexican breakfast at a place that literally no one's heard of, and serves breakfast all day. So, essentially, it's perfect. Despite my first two posts, my style is much more on the casual side. Think skinny jeans and sneakers. But it's too damn hot for jeans, so I settled for jean shorts.

This shirt is flawless. It's soft. It's quirky. It's not to loose or too tight. I'm obsessed with it. I'm genuinely considering renaming my blog "Hipsta Please." 

I've been looking for plain white Converse for years, and could never find any. Just when I was about to give up hope, I checked the men's section. And of course, there they were. I then, of course, beat myself up for being such an idiot. But I got my shoes, so yay.

The bag is really cool. I think it's originally from Mexico, but I found it at a thrift store in Montrose.     Funny story: I wore this bag to school once, and my friend Hadie told me that she was positive that it once belonged to her friend. Small world.

Happy Saturday.

Oh, and this:

Here we have Harry Styles looking hella fine in my shirt. 

You're welcome

Feeling Fancy

lol I can't play the piano. What am I doing?

(Sorry that this picture is so blurry, but it was the only one that actually showed the whole outfit accurately.)

Top - Express, Bra - Champion, Skirt - Forever 21, Shoes - Bandolino, Watch - Bora, Leather Bracelet - DIY

Another fancy outfit. I don't know man, I'm just in a fancy mood. This outfit includes one of my favorite new purchases. The crocheted crop top just called out to me from the rack at Express. The sale rack, no less. I believe it was $12. Yeah, buddy. 

The leather bracelet is sort of a camp staple. You can make them in arts and crafts, and basically if you don't have one by the end of the term, you're a huge loser. The design on my current one is one that I've recreated not once but TWICE! It's frustrating to say the least. The first one was lost in the river, and the second went missing at my best friend's house and has yet to be found. So, I made another. Yeah, that's how much I like this bracelet. It says Oh reckless abandon, like no one's watching you. and then has a drawing of a paper airplane. The quote is a lyric from my favorite song of all time, Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap, and I just felt a paper airplane went well with the saying.  Basically, it means to stay carefree and just live your life, because YOLO and all of that ish.

Um, I like the skirt. It's flow-y. It's green. It's comfy. Not much more to say about that.

The shoes are fantastic. I wear them all the freaking time. Seriously, if had to pick one pair of shoes and it couldn't be my white Converse or my galaxy painted TOMS, it would be these. They're very comfortable. They go with everything. 

Mk, I'm gonna go watch the end of the Opening Ceremonies now. Why am I not British?

Overdressed

Blouse - H&M, Jeans - Urban Outfitters, Shoes - Urban Outfitters, Bag - Vintage Coach, Earrings - H&M

I finally saw The Dark Knight Rises this past Sunday, and for whatever reason I decided to get a bit dressed up. I refuse to choose a favorite piece from this outfit, so I'll just write a bit about each of them.

The bag was my mother's and, like all beautiful things in her closet, it caught my attention. The black leather literally goes with everything, and the strap is the perfect length. I'm a big fan of classic pieces, so this is definitely a keeper.

The top is one of my newest purchases. I recently checked out the new H&M in Houston, where I found this gem. I've been looking for a sheer white blouse for a while now, so I pounced on this one. While at first I wasn't crazy about the knot on the side, now it's one of my favorite features.

The shoes. I will probably never find another pair of shoes like these. And they come with a story. 2 years ago, my mom and I were shopping at Urban Outfitters right after Christmas. They were having a massive sale, and these were one of the marked down items. The price tag said $20, but when we checked out they were an insane $9! Can you believe that? Genuine pony hair pumps for nine bucks?! Crazy, I tell you.

Finally, the earrings. I'm a little in love with them. I got these on the same shopping trip that I got the blouse. I wanted to try out the neon trend, but I'm a bit of a pussy so I decided to test the waters with a small accessory. I'm pleasantly surprised. I'll definitely be on the look out for more neon items.

Happy trails, everyone!