Lust List #5- Spring Time

I like to do this thing where I pretend I'm edgy and grungy, but in reality I just love all things white, pink, and cute. Who am I kidding with this outfit? I'll never be Avril Lavigne. (Weird that I've mentioned her in the last two posts...maybe I need to widen my early 2000s music references a little.)

So in full springtime and girly spirit, these are some of the most adorable things I wish I had money to buy.

I have to admit- I went on a bit of a Primark binge. I can't get enough. It probably has something to do with the fact that we don't have them here in the States but still! It's just not fair that they have so many cute things I can't buy.

1. Stripe Skirt- Primark

2. Barbie Sweater- Primark

3. Overalls- Primark

4. Lipstick- Tom Ford "Spanish Pink"

5. Glitter Mouse Mirror- Primark

6. Pillows- Primark

7. Sweater- Primark

Oh, and also not to toot my own horn, but my article was featured on the homepage for CollegeFashionista today! Eeep! This is the second time they've chosen my article and hopefully not the last. You can check out the first one here and the most recent here. Happy reading:)

3 Trends I Hate...and How to Wear Them

Head Chains
If anyone is into a good statement piece it's me. I love a good oversized watch or giant chunky necklace. These just go too far for me. I feel like they're just too over the top, and I know for a fact I'd probably whip my head around too fast and it would smack me in the eye or fly off and smack someone ELSE in the eye. Recipe for disaster. There's a more subtle (and secure) way to wear jewelry on your head, and I really love the jeweled and beaded headbands. Most of the ones I found were for bridal, but who says you can't wear them every day?!

Sneakers
I'm starting this one off with a disclaimer- I actually like the wedge sneaker. I know, I know, so many people hate it, but I think it's the tacky ones that give everything else a bad rap. I found some pretty bad ones for this picture. One of the easy ways to avoid worrying about if you're wearing a good pair of not is to just avoid the wedge and go for the slip on! It's supposed to be huge this spring and summer (I'm all for it), and snagging a cheetah print or leather pair will keep you from looking like a 2002 Skater Boi a la Avril Lavigne.

Military Inspired
And last but not least, the creme de la creme of hated trends- camo. I'm not sure if it's because I live in the Midwest where camo has been around all my life (and in the worst possible ways) or if I just have a natural aversion, but I hated this from day one. Instead of opting for the hunter-chic look, find a pair of olive pants. This skinny pair has spring ready ankle zips AND slim cargo pockets. Need I say more?

What trends from this past season or coming seasons do you absolutely hate? Have you found any good alternatives? Share in the comments!

Weekend Warrior

Hat- eBay

Top- H&M

Jacket- Forever21

Jeans- JBrand

Boots- Old

Boyfriend jeans are the best pair to wear on the weekend. Seriously, I'm considering investing in a few more because they're so casual yet easy to style in a more formal way. Sadly, these pair have a hole in them that doesn't belong :( They got ripped on a loose piece of metal, and I'm thinking of taking a pair of scissors and some contrasting denim to them and making them even more distressed. They weren't cheap, though, so it's going to be hard to cut them up, haha On a lighter note, I can't get enough of this jacket. If I had an extra $19 laying around I'd snatch up the black one they have on sale, but in classic college kid fashion an extra $20 is a luxury no where to be found in my bank account.

Winter White...and Black and Gray

Jacket- Forever21

Top and skirt- thrifted

Boots- Bakers

Oh would you look at that. Another monochrome outfit of mine. How original, yes?

I know, I know, I need to work more color into my wardrobe, and I've been working on that! I've been spending quite a bit of time adjusting myself to the idea of color by online shopping and not allowing myself to look at black, white, or gray items...

No matter what happens on the color front, I am in love with this jacket. I longed for a black leather moto jacket all winter, but never found one I really liked. Really, I just needed ANY fitted jacket in my closet. Can you believe this is literally the only one I own? Anyway, when Valentine's Day came up, I knew I had to get SOMETHING because my dress for this weekend's "official" celebration is sleeveless. While I couldn't find a black one I liked, this white one from Forever21 was a total steal- only $15! They had a cobalt blue one too and I'm seriously considering going back and getting that one in a bigger size for a boxier, oversized feel...hey, that's at least some color right?