A-Ten-Hut!

As I was looking through my closet this morning for a jacket to wear in the sunny, yet chilly weather Davis was blessed with this morning, I remembered something I read on one of my favorite fashion blogs, WhoWhatWear.com. Army jackets are in style. So I thought, "hey, this could work as army-esque." I put the brown button down jacket on over my outfit, grabbed my brown boots to match and walked out the door with confidence. While I have no desire to be in the military, I do believe you should feel powerful in what you wear. This jacket did just the trick. It can get difficult going day to day in just jeans and a Northface jacket (a true Davis staple outfit). So I decided to spice things up today, and took orders from those who hold high rankings on the fashion hierarchy. If you feel your outfits aren't giving you the power and confidence they should be, then perhaps adding a bit if military apparel to your wardrobe will do the trick.

Is it summer or winter?

The weather lately has been a bit confusing the past few days. One day it's sunny and hot and the next it's cloudy and chilly. My closet just can't seem to keep up with this volatile season. These confusing changes in the weather may make people a bit confused, too. Recently, a new concept has made it's way into the world of fashion, and I'm ready to embrace it. Before I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but I think I will be sporting this look in the near future. "What is it?" You may be asking. Well, I shall tell you. It's wearing shorts over tights or leggings. I've seen a lot of girls wearing this pairing - even some celebrities too. It may seem like they are a bit confused; to wear pants or not to wear pants? With this combo, you have the best of both worlds. You savor your love of the summer months and stay warm at the same time. In the picture above, my friend Victoria is sporting this trend, and I can't wait to follow in her footsteps. A more well-known face, Alexa Chung, made this look popular at the recent New York Fashion Week. She paired her tights with velvet shorts for a more sophisticated, evening look. As confusing as this weather is and this look may seem, be bold this season. Pair some shorts and tights together, and let me know how things go!

Bump It or dump it?

It's seems as though every few minutes a new fashion craze hits and the world goes nuts over getting their hands on whatever is new. The Bump It has made its way into the world of hair accessories in a BIG way. I'm all for volume and looking taller, but do you really need to add the height to your head? Can't you just throw on some heels and call it a day? Maybe that's too painful. As someone who is just about five feet tall, I know how hard it is to see over a crowd or be noticed. But there are other ways of doing this. Even in a small town like Davis, the Bump It has made it's mark. Just last weekend I saw about 3 girls sporting the Bump It in their hair. It looks like a 50's hair-do gone wrong. With all the products on the market to enhance the female body, this one takes the gold medal in ridiculousness. Everyone is beautiful in their own way, and doesn't need a Bump It to prove anything. So Bump It or dump it? You decide.

Vogue Inspired

After reading an article about eyeshadow in the latest issue of Vogue, I was inspired. My friend, Victoria, has an eye for color, a passion for design, and a love for make-up. As do I. Over the weekend at a get together with our sorority, she sat me down and got creative with...my face. I gave her freedom to create. After she let me look in the mirror, my first reaction was shock...wouldn't you feel the same way? But, it was kind of exhilarating after a while. It's always fun to change your appearance, even if it's for a night. When you look different, you feel different. While I have a love for fashion, I also have a secret passion for make-up. So this was an exciting experience, and after Victoria busted out her fancy shmancy camera the fierceness within me was unleashed. So thanks Vogue for being so awesome, you truly give inspiration to women across America.

Hats with the fur

Don't deny it. It's cold outside, and what better way to keep warm then with a hat. But this isn't just any hat. This hat is a mixture between a beanie and something maybe a lumber jack would wear. Don't get me wrong. I don't go and chop down trees in this, maybe just a walk to class or a frolic in the snow. It's important to keep your head warm in weather like this, so why not do it in style. I got mine about a year ago, and I love it. Living in Davis, Ca. has it's ups and downs. Right now, with torrential downpours and winds at 40mph, is definitely a down moment. But I have my fur lined hat to keep me warm and (somewhat) dry. You know you want one, so if you can make it outside do the right thing and become an owner of one of these fashionable, functional hats.

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's jeggings!

Don't we all love hybrids? Not only are they good for the environment, but they add a little style in your life. While most of you think hybrids are just made for the road, think again. Many articles of clothing come in the form of hybrids. The jumper for example takes the pants and mixes a top to create a one piece that makes for an easy outfit. But let's put the jumper back in the closet because there's a new hybrid in the stores. It's none other than jeggings. Yes, jeggings. A mixture between the comfortable spandex of leggings with the stylish look of jeans. We all know that jeans can get tight, especially after eating a large meal. But sometimes leggings just won't cut it for a night out. So have no fear, jeggings are here. They're comfortable, stylish, oh and they're affordable!

Black Friday

On the biggest shopping day of the year when people form lines at 5 in the morning for the door buster deals, I was still asleep. For someone who loves shopping as much as I do, you'd think I'd understand the crazies who do this, but it honestly baffles me. Who wants to sleep on a sidewalk in cold weather? I guess it matters to some. Don't worry, I didn't stay home all day. My friend and I made our way to the mall around lunch time. We were afraid we would have to put up a major fight in the parking lot, but we had the parking fairy on our side and found a spot within five minutes. Lucky us! The crowds weren't as bad I was expecting. We actually were able to walk into some stores and try things on! Did you know Victoria's Secret sells jeans in the store now? Well, they do. And they were on sale! So of course I had to buy two pairs. Then there was a sale at The Gap where the sweaters were buy get one free. Good deal! The only issue we had was finding a place to sit and eat our lunch. Maybe it was because we decided to eat when everyone else in the mall decided to. But we finally find a spot to kick up our heels and refuel. We put in a good four hours and helped boost the failing economy. So you're welcome economy!