outfit // baked + wired

Hello all! So, this time last week I got to go into Washington D.C.! I have to say, traveling to DC is a horribly rotten experience. However, once I'm there...wow, I just love it. There is a grandness there that you don't get in any other city in the U.S. So, after getting cut off a zillion times, regretting not taking the metro more times than that, and squeezing my car through the very narrow streets of Georgetown, I was there. And, then I promptly got all starry-eyed. :)

Of course, when one is in D.C. one must try to at least look somewhat put together! You all know I'm obsessed with stripes. So, I paired my striped shirt with all black clothing which included my favorite boots (seychelles combat boots for the win!) and my newly found hat!

The reason I was in D.C. in the first place was to finally meet up with one of my personal style blogger friends, Gina, from Tulle & Combat Boots. We met awhile back through ModCloth's ModSquad group. We've always wanted to meet up because we live so close to one another, but we just never got around to it. I'm so glad it finally worked out because she is so much fun and just as lovely and stylish in person as she is on her blog.  She suggested Baked + Wired, a wonderful café and cupcake shop! While there, I got one of the best cappuccinos that I've had in awhile. It went perfectly with the worlds most delicious cupcake. Um, and check out that awesome napkin art wall! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday and are eating lots of yummy treats! :D
shirt // gap skirt // h&m tights // target boots // seychelles hat // gap 

outfit // shirley

Hello!! Phew, once the middle of November hits, things get a little bit crazier, don't they? I don't know what you've been doing since I last posted, but I've been listening to tons of Christmas music and watching as many Christmas programs as possible. I also had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the Lyric in Baltimore with the choir I'm in. So, yeah, how can that not put a person in the holiday spirit?

All the clothing seen here are Black Friday buys. I decided this year to buy [mostly] practical basics. And, so far, I've been really glad that I did. I've already worn these pants and this sweater a zillion times. Also, you may have noticed the many curls. Well, there were actually even more curls the night before these pictures were taken. I decided to use the tiniest barrel for the curling iron I own and POOF I become Shirley Temple (that's really the best I could up with for that comparison...sorry...). Since I was asked a lot (even by strangers) what curling iron I use, here it is folks: The Zoë Professional Curling Wand. I unfortunately could not find a link anywhere. I got it from Target for about $40 and it has been well worth it. It comes with three interchangeable barrels--Awesomeeeee!

Not my scarf. I wish it was though. My friend Meagen made it, left it at my house, and did not know I was wearing it. She should make me one (::wink::wink::). Anyway, I hope you guys are smack dab in the middle of your excitement for the beginning of a wonderful weekend (yes, that was meant to confuse you :P).

 sweater // gap pants // old navy flats // tieks purse // cole haan scarf // handmade by Meagen Young