Driving Glasses!

I have been having a hard time seeing far away lately, so I decided to go to the eye doctor. Turns out I was right about my eyes, and needed glasses for driving and other long distance activities! I got a cute pair of Tiffany (!) glasses that I'm very pleased with. I keep making the joke that it's the only Tiffany box I'll ever own, but it's probably true! The dress I wore that day is made from a parachute pantsuit I found that the thrift store, and cut off. I love it now! 

Lips- MAC Viva Glam Gaga

new Tiffany glasses!
cameo necklace- Rue 21, earrings- vintage

dress- thrifted, cardigan- The Limited, flats- Target, bag- Betsey Johnson

Kisses and Cupcakes,
Jess

Orange & Blue (plus, I graduated!)

I can't believe I'm just now getting around to posting this, but I finally had my graduation ceremony from Aesthetics school a few weeks ago! I completed my program in May, but they combined the summer semester with our class, so we all graduated together. This particular weekend was a great one for me, as I was hired on at Starbucks and landed a second interview at MAC (where I also got the job, yay!). I can only hope that bigger and better things are to come, as I have my foot in the door of my dream profession, a makeup artist. Thank God! 

Jason and I after graduation (I love my Honor Society sash!)

 The next night, I had a super fun evening chatting with some new and old friends at a local venue. Usually there are loud bands and annoying smoke at this place, but it was much more chill and pleasant that night.

lips- MAC Morange, necklace- vintage

dress- Forever 21

Kisses and Cupcakes,
Jess

Thrift Store Magic

I went to my favorite thrift store not long ago, and found a bunch of new wonderful items that I'll be wearing in the weeks to come. One of them was this dress, which started out as a massive muumuu type sack, and I turned it into a stylish sundress. I don't think there is anything more satisfying than paying $3 for an item that turns out to be unique and fashionable after just a few snips! I just adore thrifting!

Before- massive sleeves, way too long, way too big

After- short, sassy, and I turned the cut off hem into a belt

I ended up wearing it without the belt when I went out, and I still felt cute and comfortable.

dress- America's Thrift Store, shoes- Target, bangle- vintage, bag- thrifted, ring- Charlotte Russe

Nothing New

Nothing is new about this outfit, in that it is all either vintage, thrifted, or discounted. I guess that is the case with most of my outfits, but usually I include at least one Forever 21 item. I wore this to my friend Sarah Jane's board game party, which was a complete blast. Headbandz is my new favorite game!

My eyes were violent red in the above photo, and wouldn't edit out, so I went crazy and added a nebula...hahaha

dress- thrifted, heels- Paris Hilton but acquired from TJMaxx, belt- from another dress, necklaces- vintage

Girly Brunch 3.0

I went to brunch with my friends Simone and Sarah Jane this past Sunday. I'm really wanting to get all my girls together at the same time this week! We just all have such different schedules. We walked through the antique mall after brunch, and I bought this fabulous hat. Can't wit to wear it again!

bow dress- Charlotte Russe, sweater- J.Crew, cameo necklace- Rue 21, sparkly bow heels- Marshall's, hat- vintage

girly brunch

I went out for a delicious brunch and antique/vintage shopping with some friends a few weeks ago, and I've been dying to go again ever since! We had such a great time, and I was so happy for the chance to spend time with my girls and to dress up :) We felt absolutely like the Sex and the City girls this day. The dress was left to me by my grandmother, and is one of my favorite pieces in my closet.

my unmistakable love for Harry Potter ;)
gorgeous girly things I wanted to buy at the Knitting Mill
Awesome hat! Should have bought it.
my girlfriends Sarah Jane, Jazmyn, and Holly.

dress- vintage, shoes- TJ Maxx, cameo necklace- Forever 21, earrings- Charlotte Russe, sweater- Lucky Brand

golden girl

This was on our second to last week of school, when my classmate Ellee and I were practicing for the Skills USA competition. She did my makeup this day, and a cosmetology instructor braided my hair. My makeup was a tad pale, but we fixed it for the competition.

dress- Rue 21, boots- vintage, earrings- Rue 21, necklace- Express, bracelet- H&M

mardi gras!

Sorry I've been super lax on the posting, I was in fabulous Las Vegas for my twinsie's birthday! Pics from that coming soon :) A few days before I left, it was Fat Tuesday so I dressed the part. I wasn't in love with this outfit, but I liked the concept. I ate at the Melting Pot with my mom, and it was delicious as always! The mask is from when I went to New Orleans this past summer!

fleur de lis shirt-thrifted, skirt and belt-vintage, tights-thrifted, boots and necklace-vintage (go me! haha)

black and cream

I had another great date with my twinsie on this night! We went major thrifting, and even had this awesome old lady take our picture because we had so much stuff in our buggy. It was epic. Then we spent some time with my mommy, and went back to my condo to make some hilarious videos. Which, of course, I have included a link to :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJLGMf81f0

lace sweater-target, lace dress-rue 21, tights-charlotte russe, boots-vintage, belt-charlotte russe

bumble bee

I wore this on the day before the Superbowl out to eat Mexican food. I realized shortly before going out, that the colors of the Steelers are black and yellow. I am NOT a football fan, and didn't really want to be mistaken for one, either. I kept looking around me at dinner to make sure someone wasn't staring at me and singing that stupid black and yellow song...haha! I made sure to wear neutral colors the next day.

I really wish my arms looked like this all the time
sweater-express, shirt-body shop, pants-citi trends, boots-vintage, earrings-vintage, scarf-levi's