Free Spirit Fashion

We got totally eaten by mosquitos while taking these pictures, lol!

flowy white top: boutique (fashion tomato)

cut off shorts: charlotte russe

boots: steve madden

bracelet: boutique (vintage charm)

necklaces: boutique (fashion tomato) and wet seal? i think?

wreath hairband: urban outfitters

morning

73 F, rainy

afternoon

90 F, sunny

The weather can change so drastically in one day in Chicago!

I was sick yesterday, so today my mom stopped by and made chicken noodle soup for me. =] I went to the gym in the morning, and spent the rest of the day cleaning my apartment and doing homework. So I wore something that was comfortable, and wore my boots because it was wet outside. And not a lot of makeup, except some peach lipgloss. 

shirt: boutique (fashion tomato)

shorts: charlotte russe

boots: steve madden

bracelet: can't remember!

earrings: pink ice

hairband: urban outfitters

These shorts that I'm wearing barely fit me a few months ago. I had been put on some medication, and it made me gain 10 pounds! I was constantly hungry! So my doctor added another medication that has the side effect of reduced appetite, and that fixed the problem. But now I was 10 pounds heavier, and my clothes barely fit. =[

So I've been working out a lot, and after 2 1/2 months I'm back to where I was before. I just need to tone up a little bit now. But my shorts are loose and comfy again. 

Also, another thing arrived in the mail!

...........

a plaid vintage jumper that I purchased off etsy!

(Please excuse my lack of make-up. I had just gotten out of the shower, and wanted to try it on as soon as possible.)

It's from the 80's, I believe, and I think it's adorable. I'm so obsessed with plaid. I'm excited about this because so far I don't have very many vintage pieces in my wardrobe, and I'm trying to fix that. So... yay!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and a good start to their week!

xoxo, alexandra

82 F, sunny

class and GRE tutoring

To be honest, I was having a fat day today, and I wasn't really that excited about what I ultimately decided to wear. I just wanted to be comfy and passably cute. But really, the past couple days I've felt like a hot mess. In fact, I don't even want to post this outfit, but I will in the spirit of honesty. Because everyone has off days, and I'm not going to put myself up on a pedestal. Here is me, in all my fat, unexcited glory... 

peasant top: pink ice

shorts: wet seal

gold strappy wedges: aldo

tusk necklace: boutique

bracelets: claire's

straw hat: urban outfitters

I don't know, maybe I'm just being too hard on myself, but my outfit just didn't seem to want to come together today. I feel like it's not cohesive and like the elements don't really blend. That pretty much sums up my whole day today. I was in a hurry when I got dressed because I had an exam, and it's been an all-around hectic day - I felt very discombobulated. Oh well. Tomorrow is another day. =]

80 F, sunny

class

floral top: macy's

crocheted vest: wet seal

cutoff shorts: wet seal

boots: steve madden

bracelets: brighton and ebay

ring: i think it was aldo

The sun came back today! I tried taking a picture in a different location with the self-timer on my camera, but it didn't turn out well. I'm going to ask my parents for a tripod for my birthday so that I can vary my photo locations. Until then though, I'm stuck taking mirror pictures. =/