Working Girl Blues

Lately I've been working really hard. Between school, work, the etsy shop, and this blog, life has become overwhelming yet rewarding. I was super excited when I finally got a break. The boy and I went to the networking happy hour that I covered in my last post here and had a BLAST!!! We started the night at Zola in Chinatown where we chatted with DC's finest young professionals. After making a quick pit stop at Public Bar in Tenleytown on 18th we ended the night at Ozio right around the corner on M street. Since this was an after work trip I styled this awesome vintage dress with my new blue suede shoes. Check it out below. 

Hounds Tooth Dress: Vintage

Brown Patent Leather Belt: Thrifted

Patent Leather Clutch: H&M

Blue Suede Mary Jane Pumps: Vince Camuto (courtesy of the boy...he knows the way to my heart)

xoxo

Elan <3

Peace, Love, and Vintage

This is the look I sported during my DC adventure described in my previous post "The Art of Vintage". The day was all about infiltrating the artistic population of the city so this art inspired look was perfect. I collided my love of art and vintage fashion with my hippie tendencies and look what I gave birth to. Be inspired to tap into your artistic side and create a fun abstract look of your own.

Black and White Chunky Sweater - Vintage

Blush Asymmetrical Sweater - H&M

Wooden Necklace - Vintage

Bracelets - Assorted (from Belize)

Acid Wash Jeggings - Urban Outfitters

Chunky Gray Knit Socks - Daddy's Closet : )

Booties - Jeffrey Campbell Tapestry Lita's

Vintage Driven Smiles

Who's house is this?

Vintage Wooden Necklace

Louis Vuitton Bag and Jeffrey Campbell Lita's

Peace, Love, and Vintage my Fabulous Fashionistas!!!

comment below to tell me about your art inspired style

xoxo

Elan <3

Back-To-Life

So I'm officially back from my unnecessarily extended hiatus. The summer is over and so is my free time. My days are now occupied by 8 hour work days in an awkwardly professional environment and my insistence on taking 19 credits this semester at school. Instead of just telling you lovely readers about my life sporadically, I have to pencil in time to blog. Since school is back in session I have this new obsession for uniform inspired clothing. The best way to style with classic pieces is to be OUTRAGEOUS and take these classic pieces to the next level. Here are the trends that inspired my outfits for the first few days of school...

MIDI SKIRTS:

 

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CLASSIC STRIPED COLLARED SHIRTS:

 

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BOW TIES:

 

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I hope these looks inspire you to get into school/work mode and out of the "end of summer fashion rut"!!! Check back tomorrow to see my version of the looks!

sm00ches ~ELAN~

(Now off to class to dream about magical wardrobe creations... )