This is probably my favorite outfit post so far. Stripes and overalls are pretty much always a sure thing. I'm still getting used to getting my picture taken, but there was more ease to it this time. The poses came naturally and we were able to get good photos much more quickly! This is probably just about my favorite shirt that I own. I've worn it countless ways so far, it just goes with everything! I can only hope that it holds up to the constant wear and doesn't fall apart eventually as so many other favorite clothing items have. Also, this is just the best basic purse. It holds so much and was perfect for my trip up north this past December. I had my eye on a Baggu tote for quite some time, but when one of my favorite bloggers Laura of Ascot Friday collaborated with the equally awesome brand Cleobella to create this basic with a twist tote I knew that it was the one. I just love the tassels! There are actually a lot of favorites in this outfit- this is the first beanie I've found that actually looks good on me, the birks which are just the right combo of tacky goodness, and this perfect grandpa sweater I got from Urban years ago and have worn to bits.

details:

overalls- thrifted

top- urban outfitters

sweater-urban outfitters

birks- urban outfitters

beanie- some millinery in the mall of america

tote- ascot friday x cleobella

With the beginning of the new year I've been doing a lot of thinking on goals and the things that I would like to accomplish in 2014.  I've never been a huge fan of making new year's resolutions as they always seem to get broken, but I would like to make some changes and improvements to my life.  One of which is going to be regular posts on my blog.  I always seem to put posting off and stress over it for no reason which was making it no fun for me to do, but in reality I love being able to share my interests, thoughts, etc. with the blogosphere! So with that being said I plan to post at least once a week from now on because I enjoy it and I could definitely use a mental break from school and work to do something that makes me happy.

As far as this outfit goes I threw it together really quickly to go out, but ended up feeling like a badass in it which is always the best kind of outfit.  Probably the leather jacket and studded boots.  The day my friend and fellow blogger Andrea and I took these we were basically running errands and just hanging out. I made the mistake of going to the mall for last minute Christmas presents which is never a good idea so we got out of there as quickly as possible. It was really cold outside.  I was not dressed appropriately and was trying not to visibly shiver while taking pictures.

xx Shel

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket- Free People, Leggings- Black Milk, Purse- Heyoka Leather (via Free People), Boots- Target