Scentsual

Scent is said to be one of the most interesting senses that creatures of the earth possess. It alone can bring back a flood of memories. From strawberry Lip Smackers to the cologne of your ex boyfriend, scents are the most potent trigger available. Below I've compiled a list of my favorite perfumes (don't I wish that people could smell through computers. I'm sure that is being developed somewhere) and the outfits/styles I think they would go with. If you're in the market for a new perfume, I really hope this helps!

Viva La Juicy

 Betsey Johnson, Spring 2008 RTW

This perfume is the one I chose to redeem my free perfume certificate for from my sampler. It is girly and classy, with a bit of a cheeky edge. It is the perfect scent to wear when you need a little confidence boost and every time I personally get a whiff of it on my wrists or in my hair it calms me.

Marc Jacobs

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 RTW

Another personal favorite of mine. I discovered this one after my 16th birthday when I had a whole one hundred dollar gift card at Sephora. Although it isn't an every day scent for me, it really evokes a sense of sophistication. To me, this seems like the perfect coming-of-age scent: one that is just right for a twenty something who has outgrown sweeter scents but isn't ready for the "older" smelling perfumes yet. This perfume is feminine and classic.

Nude by Stella McCartney

Prada Fall 2008 RTW

This is definitely a scent that a minimalist could live with. It is light and crisp, and doesn't read as an accessory but instead as an extension of the outfit. The name "Nude" really suits this scent because it doesn't seem too overpowering or sweet at all. Unlike the Juicy Couture fragrance that I chose, this perfume doesn't seem too young or girly. It spans over all ages. I was definitely stumped on which one to redeem the certificate for, but once the Juicy runs out I might try this one. 

Fresh Pink Jasmine

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 RTW

I know, I know: a floral scent with floral print. But hear me out. Fresh Pink Jasmine is probably my favorite fragrance of all time. It is without a doubt the scent of my summer. I was given this perfume for my fifteenth birthday and am salvaging the last drops. Fresh did an excellent job because it is like spraying liquid jasmine flowers. It reminds me of when everything is full of possibilities and that is why I will always love this scent.

Lancôme TRÉSOR 

Barbara Tfank Fall 2009 RTW

Although this isn't a scent I would necessarily wear, it is a personal favorite because it is what my mother wears. This perfume is perfect for those who are classy, comforting, and kind individuals. I view (or smell, rather) it as a scent that can be worn with ANY outfit, be it a black tee shirt with jeans or an expensive evening gown. However, the above dress epitomizes it most because it is definitely a classic shape, with a little bit of a twist.

What are your favorite scents? Do you tend to gravitate toward a particular perfume when in one mood versus another? Do you have a signiture scent or do you vary? I'm a perfume fanatic, so I'm very curious as to what everyone else wears!\

Oh, and here's to 2009 ending with style!

All perfume photos (with the exception of the Tresor which is Macy's),Sephora. Click on the names to buy. All runway images, style.com 

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

Bow headband, DIY. Dress, Rodarte for Target. Belt, Vintage. Necklace, AE. Cardigan, F21. Shoes, Gap. Black tights, little kids section.

I really hate being all dressed up with nowhere to go, and this was definitely one of those situations. I really wanted to go to a few local boutiques in a few towns over (does that sound suburban or what?) but couldn't find a ride from ANYONE. It wasn't that the money was burning a hole in my pocket or anything of that nature, I was just itching to do some good vintage shopping/look around in a really fun, girly boutique that has GREAT quality clothes for the price that they are. It's one of those local gems that makes me grateful :).

Speaking of which, I'm going to a mountain touristy place tomorrow to do a little bit of tooling around so hopefully I might find some cool jewelry. I know of one really great celtic store that I might look into. I'll post pictures some time this week of my little adventure, as well as details about one of my photographs that got into a student exhibition at a local art museum.

Hope everyone's week is as lovely as mine has promised to be!

Click Click Click Click Camera

 

Blazer, AE. Jeans, old Hollister Co. Shirt, I Heart Ronson. Shoes, Target. Bag, marine supply company in Maine.

On a particularly nice day this week, my boyfriend treated me to a great day around town. I had some polaroid film (RIP, for now?) that I had to use before it expired and those are some of the results. My personal favorite is the one of the trees and the fence. 

It was a really fun day, he even helped me out in my Goodwill search. What a champ. Anyways, my Rodarte for Target clothes haven't been worn much yet, but I'm currently wearing the tulle slip dress so definitely expect pictures on that ASAP.

What did everyone get as gifts this holiday season? I'm so curious!

Merry Christmas to Me!

More to come later! I've had a crazy past few days. Merry Christmas, whadya get?

The First Day of My Life

 

 

 

Ahem...ignore the vacuum cleaner hehehe.

 Cardigan, Rodarte for Target. Dress, Pinky. Pendant necklace, vintage. Chain necklace, a gift from friends. Tights, my own. Boots, ??? from Marshall's.

My outfit yesterday for running around town with my boyfriend, who is finally a licensed driver even though he turned seventeen over a month ago. I'll spare the details, but it basically involves a LOT of procrastination ;).

Anyways, I had a really good time on our "date" which consisted of going to Wendy's, The Dollar Tree, and Wal Mart, and EXCHANGING PRESENTS!

 

I was lucky enough to receive the above scarf, and the fragrance sampler. I'm seriously a perfume junkie so this simply delighted me :).

Tomorrow I'll post about my personal review on most of the items from the Rodarte for Target line as I was trying many pieces on in the dressing room for quite some time! Oh and a few Goodwill snags ;).

Remember My Rose

 

  

Miley Cyrus/ Max Azria for Walmart sequin bib tank (yes, they have good stuff). Lee cardigan. Vintage skirt, shoes, necklaces, and belt. Kirra bow headband. Billabong coat. My own tights.

This is my favorite outfit that I've worn in a long time, right up there with this one. I wore it to get some Christmas presents for my boyfriend along with some much needed running tights/ other running goodies. As much as I love to run, during cross country season I hardly have energy or time to dress like I usually want to. However, my New Year's Resolution this year is not only to wear everything I own at least once (I think we all have those items that we forget we even own) but to also dress in an outfit I feel is "post-worthy" every day. Granted, my posts are a true reflection of my style, but sometimes my style has to be toned down to camis, cardis,jeans and flats for a day just so I can get my act together.

In a nutshell, junior year sucks. (OH but thank God I'm on winter break. However, I have to read one of my books for my American author thesis paper, but it is the last one. Do any of you read John Irving? I love his books and am so glad that I chose him for my paper. Long "parenthetical interruption" here!)

Do any older, wiser fashion bloggers have some advice for stressed high schoolers? I'm going crazy with all of these (literally) sleepless nights when all I really want to do is make fashion my main priority. Maybe that should tell me something about career choices...:)

I hope everyone has had/has happy holidays and gets everything they desire this season!

Five Golden Rings

 

 

 

 

Old Navy coat. F21 cardigan. American Eagle dress. Mom's tights and socks. LEI kids boots. DIY Necklace.

Let it Snow

All images: jcrew.com

If my version of winter could always look like this, I would be content without summer!
Favorites are the blazer in the first picture (in black and white, actually), the camel colored coat and sequin tank in the second picture, and the grey skirt in the final one.

Recent Outfit

 Skirt, City Scape. Neon shirt, ???. Cardigan and bag, F21. Necklace, Wet Seal. Tights, my own. Shoes, Mudd. Watch, ???.

A recent outfit to tide you over until I can get a much better post together. I have something pretty exciting to show everyone :). Happy holidays!