Love Connection

Happy Valentines my stylish followers! I hope your day has been full of love and style. 

Valentines Day was always one of my favorites growing up. I just love LOVE and romance, but the anticipation killed me as I knew the sappy "in love" photos were coming and let's be honest, I am more single than I have EVER been and was not quite sure I was ready for full Instagram and Twitter feeds to remind me of my singleness. (if that is a word) 

I knew that no matter what I would dress up for the occasion and be a good sport. I chose to wear my eiffel tower skirt because on the day of love might as well represent the City of Love! I paired it with a black cap sleeve tee and a denim studded vest. I added red lipstick (I feel as if it is a necessity EVERY Valentines Day). I also wore a chunky red bracelet that my friend brought home from Africa for me. I was feeling very festive as I attended my 7:30 class this morning. The posts about everyones romance began to explode and I was feeling pretty low. 

As I endured the first half to the day prior to a three day weekend, I found myself counting every single minute far too closely. I finished my first block of classes and came home to a special surprise… MY DADDY SENT ME FLOWERS. My favorite flowers have been and always will be red roses and I had them waiting for me. Valentines Day might not as be as great when you are single, but having a stellar Dad does help in the endurance of the singleness. No matter if your single, in a relationship, engaged, or married.. love is love and there is always love to be found! 

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day. Let me know how your days went and I hope that all year can be full of love, chocolates, and roses.

Stay adorable my beauties!

Till Next Time!

Xoxo

-The Retro Girl 

All Hail The Sweater Weather

Sweater Weather: The Retro Girl's favorite kind of weather. Nothing in the entire world can compare to the feeling of putting on a cozy little sweater, some lipstick, and a beanie. The moment I woke up and looked outside to find little traces of snow, I immediately ran outside like it had been my first time seeing snow. Living on a little island has its perks, but nothing will ever replace the feeling of snowflakes falling into your fingertips and dancing in its showers. Snow brings happiness and happiness equals cute style. Would you want to dress up all festive if you were not happy?? my point exactly. 

Snow=Style, end of story.

I happened to be shopping back in Honolulu a few weeks ago and I saw a look on a mannequin at J. Crew that I could not wait to try once I got home. The mannequin had a blouse with a stiff collar covered with a burgundy sweater. The sleeves were rolled up to cover the cuffs of the sweater and the collar was poking out on top. I could not get this picture out of my mind and that mannequin happened to be my muse for this outfit. 

 This look consisted of: 

American Eagle Outfitters Light Wash Denim Button Up

American Eagle Outfitters Teal Crop Sweater

Gap Black Jeggings

Betsey Johnson Black Combat Boots with Ruffle Detail

Michael Kors Statement Watch

Gap Off-White Beanie

Lancome Red Lipstick 

This look was far more edgy than how I usually style myself but it seemed to be the perfect snow day look.  

I was so happy that I was able to take the look that I saw on the mannequin at J. Crew and create it for myself using clothes that I already had. As much as I wanted to go and buy an entire new winter wardrobe to wear for my three week home visit, I knew that I needed to use my clothes that I already had. By taking your own spin on new trends, you can make any thing happen without going out and buying completely different pieces to emulate trends perfectly. There is no right and wrong when it comes to personal style. Just make it you and have fun with your wardrobe.

Being able to finally break out my FAVORITE Betsey Johnson boots and my statement Michael Kors watch brought an instant smile to my face. Those two are some of my go to pieces to jazz up any outfit. On top of that, the feeling of wearing a sweater again was beyond comparison. Snow brought me happiness and I was so happy to see a winter wonderland at last. 

Bundle Up and Find Your Sweaters My Fashion Friends!

Till Next Time!

Xoxo

-The Retro Girl

The Cold Never Bothered Us

Well, the time finally came for the Retro Girl to head home for the holidays. As I waved my "see ya in 3  weeks" goodbyes, the anticipation to be on the mainland overcame me. Hawaii is wonderful, paradise truly, but just as Dorothy says, there is just no place like home. And this girl was finally ready to be back in Oregon. 

Coming home meant far more than just the cliche reunions and holiday get togethers, it meant it was time to be REINTRODUCED to my winter wardrobe! And to me, that was the perfect Christmas present all in itself. I was so excited to finally break out the pea coats, the scarfs, the boots, and mostly, the leather. I have always been a worshipper of leather. The moment the trend happened a few seasons ago, I jumped on the "leather bandwagon" and let's be honest, I have never really jumped off. 

This outfit was my first look, the moment I got home. I had everything planned out in my head. The way that I plan my outfits usually is, I think of my current mood and try to show my mood without saying one word. That is the purpose of fashion right? My style should be strong enough to enlighten outsiders on who I am as a person and this outfit was the perfect, " I AM HOME AND I LOVE WINTER" look. (as cliche as that is) The enthusiasm for my re-acclaimed wardrobe can be shown through my facial expressions in all the photos. To sum it up, I was just so happy to be home. There is no place quite like it.

This outfit consisted of:

H&M Maroon Leather Collar Tunic

Black Madewell Knit Leggings

Black Forever 21 Leather Jacket

H&M Mustard Infinity Scarf

American Eagle Outfitters  Grey Boots

& One Very Happy Girl

The holidays bring out a side of me that otherwise is hidden. The feeling of Christmas is one like none other. I feel so confident in my winter wardrobe and I sure have missed it. This makes me wonder why I chose to live in paradise when my favorite styles happens to be for fall/winter?! Although I will return to paradise soon enough, I am so happy to finally be breaking in my winter ensembles and to be back in my little Oregon town.

Let the Holidays Begin! 

Till Next Time!

Xoxo

-The Retro Girl