{Tunes} on Tuesday Featuring: Coldplay

gorgeous video, gorgeous group, gorgeous song, perfect for the holidays? I say yes. to all of those. can i please go to a coldplay concert in my life. please?

I also decided to do a little fashion post today, because it's Christmas-y and because this is my blog, so i can do whatever i want. 

I used to have this things against red. i loved the color, but i thought i looked freaky when i wore it because i have green eyes and i thought they looked crazy green in red. 

i then thought i could still wear red, i just wouldn't put it right next to my face. but today i actually bought a red shirt and i'm even thinking about getting that red shabby apple dress. 

i've learned that sometimes you try something once and you decide you don't like it and then you never try it again, but you might be missing out on something really fun. the key is to try different shades. i believe everyone out there can wear every color, they just have to find the right shade! What color do you have a hard time with?
the breakdown: lipstick: covergirl really red 575 cardi with elbow patches: h&m necklace: DIY red skirt: thrifted/vintage leather belt: jcrew sale 'a' watch: urban outfitters green dot tights: c/o welovecolors shoes: steve madden via ross or tj maxx

{Wardrobe} Wednesday: Time for Tights!

I know i already did a post about the weather cooling down, but i can't get over how beautiful it's been around here! i really need to unpack all my fall/winter clothing, but it's hard because i know we're so close to moving(!!!) and i'll have to box it up again.

 Luckily we love colors sent me some tights a while back and i can finally wear them! I'm in love with this time of year :)

the breakdown:

striped top: BP long ago

necklace and skirt: j.crew sale

tights: c/o welovecolors

shoes: maddengirl via ross

What's your favorite fall accessory?

Longsleeve Tops by Forever 21

talk of the weather will do.

Who wants some new tights in celebration of the arrival of Fall?

Well, I thought you might, so I contacted my fantastic inter-web buddy, Cara from welovecolors, and she is offering 2 pairs of their magically soft and lovely Solid Color Nylon/Lycra MicrofiberTights! The winner can pick their colors (over 50 to choose from)! Ya, like I said, she's pretty fantastic!

Giveaway is only open to public google followers of i believe in unicorns. 

Here's how to enter:

1. Tell me what your favorite thing about Fall is.

2. Visit welovecolors and tell me what colors you'd get.

Extra Entries (new comment for each)

3. 'Like' welovecolors on Facebook or Follow on Twitter

4. Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this giveaway (provide a link)

I happen to own quite a few products from we love colors, and every single one of them is of great quality, color, and comfort!

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I just stocked up for Fall with a new pair of navy, black and hunter green! Can' wait to style them.


THE WINNER IS... Erin_PlusSizedPretty! 
Erin, email me for details on how to get your tights! Yay!

You all have a few more days to enter THIS giveaway!

we love colors. do you?

Last week I raved about my fave new leggings--and one of my lovely sponsors, welovecolors, sent me a pair to giveaway!

Up for grabs are some amethyst, size M (what I wear, size chart here), matte leggings that are extra thick, so they won't go see-through!

Perfect for lounging, layering, exercise, etc.

But that's not all!
I also have a pair of neon pink dotted tights to send out!

You can see the green version I wore to graduation here.
They are size S/M and the size chart can be found here.

So check out the site to see if that'd fit you, your sister, your daughter, your friend, or whoever else you may want to win them for!

*You must be a google friend connect public follower to enter.

New Comment for Each Entry Please.

1. leave a comment telling me what your favorite color is (of all the colors in the world).

Extra Entries:

2. Follow welovecolors on Twitter.
3. 'Like' welovecolors on Facebook.
4. Post about the giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, or Blogger.
5. Add my button to your blog (be sure to leave your blog address so i can check it out.)

Good Luck! 

*winner will be announced next week sometime.

{For Fashion's Sake} Saturday: Week Slip-Extender

My dress was too short, so I added this ruffly slip underneath in hopes that it would look cute. 

I think it did. Score.

The Breakdown:

Feather Earring: Birthday Gift from Brazil $?

Dangle Earring: WetSeal $6

Sheer Floral Dress: Target Sale Rack $12

Yellow Braided Belt: Forever21 $2

Black Ruffle Slip: Forever21 Sale Rack $3

Purple Tights: Ireland Department Store $5

Grey MaddenGirl Mary-Janes: Macy's Sale Rack $9

Peacoat: Forever21 $40

Hair: BBL tutorial

Do You Dig The Slip-Extender?

colored tights

{For Fashion's Sake} Saturday: Week Kaleidoscope

I was putting on my make-up in the bathroom when my dad walked by. He stopped and I could feel him looking at me. 

I figured he was momentarily baffled by my "wild" tights, and would get a good look and then continue on his way, but he kept his place in the doorway. 

Finally I turned to him, expecting him to ask me the meaning of my tights...but as I made eye contact, I could see him calculating, so I waited.

"That kaleidoscope of colors wouldn't work, except for the fact that your 

green is pretty solid."

My eyebrows raised as I knodded my head. 

He was correct. My 65 year old father, just calculated the piecings of my ensemble, and at first it did not make sense to him, but his inner fashionisto came out 

and the puzzle eventually fit. 

He's amazing. I love my dad, especially when he uses kaleidescope and me in the same sentence <3

The Breakdown:

Nerd Glasses: Buffalo Exchange $Christmas gift from Marcus

Bangly Necklace: Forever21 $6

Orange Cardigan: Anthropologie $borrowed from sister

Green Dress: Dillard's Outlet $Gift from Ma Nielson ($24)
Navy Undershirt: GAP sale rack $4

Patterned Tights: Urban Outfitters $Christmas Gift from Reachel

Grey MaddenGirl Heels: Macy's Sale $9

Overcoat: J.Crew Outlets $110 (best purchase of my life!)

{For Fashion's Sake} Saturday: Week Trench

You need to own a trench. 

Not only because Say Anything is my favorite movie or because John Cusack is my idol, 

but because it's a classic, meaning, it's a timeless piece.

 When has the trench not been fashionable? 

Never. The answer is never. 

Buy yourself a good-fitting trench and love me forever.

Please excuse the mess...those are the scraps from Marcus's Mad Hatter Costume.

The Breakdown:

Nerd Glasses: Forever21 $6

Grey Gingham Button-Up: J.Crew Sale Rack $30

Three-Strand Necklace: Forever21 $6

Braided Leather Belt: Thrifted $1

Navy Pencil Skirt: (Jones of New York) Thrifted (and altered) $4

Mustard Tights: Anthropologie Friends & Family Sale $12

Leather RocketDog Mary-Janes: Nordstroms $Gift

Green Trench: H&M $50

Happy New Year! 

Did you get a New Years Kiss??? 

Or Do Anything Else Exciting?

{For Fashion's Sake} Saturday: Week Little Black Dress

For one who has never been the most conventional dresser, when I was due at an event that called for a 

"little black dress" 

I found myself at a loss. 

But alas, I soon learned that the 

ever-flattering shade of ebony 

just needed a tiny twist to make me feel at home, whilst still retaining its classic appeal. 

Top: The hounds-tooth scarf, red lipstick, and the chunky white necklace gives it a vintage flair.

Dress: Homemade, did I tell you my mother's fantastic?
Small patent-leather belt: Vintage, $2
White Platform shoes: Target, $15
Scarf: Charlotte Russe (pulled off a headband,) $3
Necklace: Goodwill, $0.50

Left: The gold belt and over-sized cocktail ring make this outfit a conversation piece.
Silk Black Dress: Banana Republic Sale Rack (splurge), $80
Gold Belt: Thrifted, $1
Cocktail Ring: Forever21, $3
Dapper Boyfriend (at the time): Main Street Carnival, Priceless

Right: GIANT floral Headband, my favorite green cardi, and lacy black tights set me apart at this Mocktail Party.
Dress: Vintage Rack at Buffalo Exchange, $19
Kermit Green Cardi: Forever21, $12
Maroon Headband: ForLove, $5
Lacy Black Tights(some people about had a heart attack when i started wearing these--now they're all the rage): Target, $10
Patent Leather Heels: Ross, $15