The quirky punk ballerina.

Hey!  Emilyann here.  It's been a while, but I'm back in the swing of things.  :)  The fall and winter months are definitely my favorite fashion seasons.  I adore the colors, the layering, the big cozy sweaters and tights with absolutely everything.  The boots, the scarves.  Although the snow is not a welcomed guest for me, I do get excited about getting dressed in the morning.  Here are some outfits I got inspired to put together.

The first is more for the fall months, as it isn't exactly "winter material" at least not for Eastern Iowa.  It's comfy and cozy and quirky.  I love it.

Shirt - American Eagle

Sweater Shawl - Thrifted

Shorts - Thrifted

Tights - Target

Shoes - American Eagle

Earrings - Thrifted

The second outfit reminds me of The Nutcracker Ballet. Wonder why.  ;)  I adore this outfit.  I would wear it every day if that were socially acceptable. ;) 

Shirt - TJ Maxx

Skirt - Forever 21

Tights - Target

Boots - Thrifted

Scarf - Target 

This outfit is a little more laid back.  The punk band-tshirt-with-cardigan look, Emilyann style, of course.

Shirt - Thrifted

Cardigan - Target

Jeans - TJ Maxx

Shoes - Converse

Socks - ?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Emilyann

For Starters...Summer!

Hey, everyone, it's Emilyann!

It's about that time again when we're starting to pull out the shorts and tank tops, getting ready for the heat and the sunshine.  Along with summer comes a lot of things.  Summer trends, haircuts, and tans.  I'm going to be addressing in a short series all of what you need in your closet during the summer, how short to chop your hair or whether to chop at all, and how to get a healthy summer glow without too much damage to your skin and withOUT looking orange.  Let's get started!

Must Have For the Perfect Summer Wardrobe

(1) A flowy white skirt.  This goes with everything and automatically makes an outfit dressy and summery.

(2) Long, layered necklaces.  They go with everything and take a minimalist look to the next level.
(3) High waisted shorts.  They're SO in right now, and look great with flow-y tops.
(4) Offwhite rose studs.  Too cute, and absolutely everywhere you look.
(5) Color blocking.  This is the trend of the summer, a total flashback from the '80's that you see on the runway and in everyday wear.
(6) Clunky bangles.  They give a boho feel to any look.
(7) Maxi dresses and skirts.  Another boho flavor this summer. It doesn't look good on everyone, but if you have long legs and a minimally curvy figure, this should work.
(8) Denim button up tops.  They're cute to roll up, or leave open, or even tie in front.  If you choose to wear it in jeans, don't try to match denims.  A dark wash looks good with a middle to lighter wash.
(9) Gladiator sandals.  These were around last summer as well, but they're still very much a must-have in a summer wardrobe.
(10) Feather earrings.  The more colorful the better. Feathers anyway are very in.
(11) A turquoise ring.  These are adorable and add flair instantly.
(12) A white sundress.  You'll see these dresses in every store window, from New York & Co. to Vanity.
(13) A leather messenger bag.  Preferably with a shoulder AND hand strap.
(14) A pair of Ray-Bans.  Very hipster, and there are inexpensive dupes everywhere.
(15) Boyfriend jeans.  They look amazing with a nice pair of pumps, or even embellished flats.
(16) Nude heels. An essential for the female closet.
(17) A sun hat.  The floppy ones are the best.  They protect your skin, shield your face and look very sweet.
(18) Anything floral.  The more vintage feeling the better.
(19) - (20) Sperry's and TOM's.  They're equally as popular so take your pick! I personally love TOMs because every pair you purchase, a pair goes to a needy child in another country who doesn't have any shoes.  Awesomeness.
(21) Boyfriend blazer.  You can get these at thrift stores and vintage shops for CHEAP.  They look good over tank tops and band t-shirts, flowy dresses and rompers.  It's a safe bet that if your outfit seems to be lacking something, add the blazer and it could just spice up your look the way you want it to.
(22) An oversize clutch.  It's a bit impractical if you carry a lot of things in your purse, but for a night out, rather than an everyday purse, it's very cute.
(23) Wedges. These never go out of style and they're great gateway heels because they're pretty easy to walk in if you're not used to walking in pumps.

So are you excited for summer yet?! :D  Next installment coming soon. 

 Emilyann


PS: Go check out my  Main Blog for a giveaway!!! <3

There really is no all summing title for this one... Non OOTD, Tips, Happiness, Questions?

We are going to pretend that is me for today. Kay? Because I have been bed-ridden for the past three days due to illness. (And while I wish that after staying in bed for copious ( check out that word! ) amounts of time, My hair looked just as attractively mussed, my face as pleasantly flushed, and my attire just as adorable as that lovely picture...  welcome to reality flash. My hair does not look that good at all and I'm really wearing grey shorts and a my 8th grade maroon House t-shirt with King Alfred House emblazoned on the front. Not exactly a look out of a fashion magazine. So we are going to pretend, that right there is actually me. ) Bet you just didn't realize I actually stepped out of a Jessie Wilcox Smith illustration. See, you learn something new everyday. =)


O.k. Now back to what I was actually going to tell you. 

Ebay. is. Amazing. 

Just felt the urge to impress this wonderful fact to you. Maybe it has something to do with the two Anthropologie skirts, one vintage J. Crew skirt, and yet another Anthropologie dress I just won on there this weekend...  but who knows? 


I do however, feel very victorious at the moment. Especially considering :
A.  I won them all below original price value. Always a  bonus. 
And B.  On the J. Crew skirt I beat this one other bidder by a whopping two dollars. It was definitely a nail-biter. But I came out empowered. And I have a new skirt. I suppose just four new items isn't really enough to do an infamous "haul" video but I was just so darn excited I had to tell someone about it. 


~One of them is Cherry red with pleats! 
~And another looks 50s-ish. Its navy with a white anchor appliqué. Love! 
~And the other is pink floral with buttons down the side. I'm a sucker for buttons. Especially big ones. 
~Finally the dress is a navy shirt dress with a satin sash. Can't wait to see it in person.


I told you my whole closet was some form of blue and red. 


Anyways just in case you didn't know. Tons of people list well known brands like Anthropologie, J. Crew, Talbots, Boden, Modcloth, and others on ebay often for less than the original price. How they make money? I've no earthly idea. But I love it. So if you saw something really cute on Anthropologie and couldn't quite make the cut as far a pocket money. Check back on ebay  about three months later and odds are it could be there for a lesser price! :) 


There, thats my tip of the day. And now I have a question. Its vitally important. O.k. not really but here it is. What is your opinions of merchandise from Forever 21? That sounds like a silly question, but believe it or not I've never shopped there. Ever. (Giant gasps from the audience usually insert themselves here)  But I found a couple pairs of shoes that I really like and I wondered what the quality was? 
Pretty much ever other girl on the planet seems shops there so I figured someone here would know. Help? Thanks. Very very muchly. 


And Happy Tuesday!