Ooh child, Things are gonna get easier

This is what I need someone to tell me. I can't say things are a bowl of candy right now. My strong cinical side keeps taking over and my little optimistic voice keeps getting shhed. I know things will turn though. When I am feeling low I try to reverse it my dressing in things that make me happy. I was feeling childlike vibes that the world is just a playground, no cares at all, as I slipped on this bright pink tule skirt, pastel sweatshirt, and plastic charm necklace. Just hoping those whimsical dreams that anything is possible will rub off on my attitute!

sweatshirt, shoes, belt- thrifted, necklace-vintage, heart ring- F21, bracelet- H&M, star ring- by me

Neon Fade, Neon Bright

Apologies for the overload of photos of the same outfit. We just got so many great ones I couldn't choose! Yeah I'm vein, but I have come to terms with that. The light of day was just about to disapear but we cought it just in time. It was been so glorious out these last couple days, I don't remember a arch like this since... ever. A week or so ago I discovered a new favorite thrift spot. The Village Discount Outlet in ogan Square. I had been there before, about 4 years ago by recomendation of a classmate, but when I found nothing I guess I wrote it off imediatly. On about a monthy basis I visit the Roscoe Village location. When I finaly gave Logan another chance it paid off big time. I bought this button up in a kind of faded neon shade and this neon green jersey skirt (among other treasures.) As I was shopping I knew they needed to be paired together. The shirt is amazing with the little woden buttons and frayed collor and pockets. It is all in the detail. And I don't even know if I want to talk about me feelings about these Asos glasses as I think they affection I feel makes me sound even more absolutly crazy than I already do.

shirt, skirt, cardigan, belt- Thifted, sunglasses- Asos, shoes- Jeffery Campbell

Londro

Spent the day (after waking at 4pm...) doing laundry. Couldn't resist some londromat outfit shots. Although my phone was my only tool and I was trying not to look crazy. I may look like a zombie. If so blame it on a week of overnights. As of now it is time for more rest.

Cassie

I feel like I am neglecting this blog. I have been trying to post something to tumbler daily, but even there the content is lackluster. I am workingovernights all week at work for floorset so unless you want to see me sleeping or wearing loungy clothes there is no point or time for outfit posts this week. But I don't want to leave this thing totaly in the dead zone. So, tonights blog topic is my all time favorite Skins character..... CASSIE.

Loved her flighty, dramatic, oddly deep, and sinister character and how it contrasted against her quirky outfits, Alwasy in a perfect mismatch of clothing items. I fell for her childish details of colorful socks, animal prints, little skate board handing from her blazer, and that green water gun. And I am obsessed with the lizard necklace as well. But I think my favorite cassie moment was when she moke up after the foodfight party and so nonchalantly slipped into that cold beaded 60's dress with layerd socks and glitter brouges... amazing.

Pastels

I have been happy in pastel shades as of late. My hair is kind of a color pallet. Pastels evoke thoughts of spring yes, but they also have that kind of faded cold feeling that blends right into chilly February days. Like this tired, sad air that has washed most the worlds color away. The drones of winter are just waiting for spring to bring the color back. A good sign spring ad color will be back soon? Salvation Army had 50% off all sweaters the otherday when I bought this yellow pastel one. I think this sweater is a perfect transition piece. Picture this same outfit no tights and now coat and hat when I leave the house.

Sweater-thrift, loafers- thrifted vintage Bass, romper- Free People.

HAIR!

I think one is expected to play with hair color during teen years. In high school though, I kept my hair long and brown. Except one time when I put in that semi-permanent purple foam dye, which really made my hair red as I didn't bleach it first or anything.
Inspired by one to many editorial of pastel and/or rainbow hair, I had to try it for myself. My sisters helped me do this while I was in Detroit over the weekend, and I retouched the color a bit the other night. I have to say I am highly enjoying my color experimentation. Althogh, it is making dressing difficult as I feel that everything I put on has to play off my hair.
Also while back in Detroit I had a couple killer thrift trips. My sister and my mom are my favorite thrifting partners because they share my patience. I found these late 90's/early 2000's Silver bell bottoms that fit the exact criteria I have been searching for, for over a year. Meaning tight to the knee then big flare, and high waist. Woo!
 mesh blouse, lace wrap, jeans- thrift, sequin bandeau- F21 Heritage, glasses- Marc Jacobs.

Lake Effect

This mild winter is not what you would expect in Chicago. While there are people freezing in eastern Europe we are wearing our lightest coats with minimal bundling. This time last year, I was in New York and missed this same lake frozen and covered in snow. Anyway, accompanied by a yesterdays mild chill, I ventured lakeside to snap some photos. Due to procrastination I got there just before sunset. I wasn't able to capture the outfit details I was hoping for with the low light and ended up brightening these quite a lot in Photoshop. I had this fringed skip under the torn up tunic, and I really liked the way the fringe peaked beneath the shredded black fabric. It is hard to see here unfortunately

striped top-Free People, Socks, leggings, scarf- F21, self destroyed tunic, slip, and leather-used to be moms,  shoes- Jeffery Campbell, necklace- me.
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