Last Days

Last Days by reluctantlyadultish featuring a plus size trousers

Mossimo clothing / H M plus size trousers, $14 / Restricted tan flat / Forever 21 bead necklace / H&M earrings, $11 / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Sleeveless Tank Top - Assorted... / West Elm Market Tote Bag - Totes Ma Goats

Ah, the end of the semester. Time to be casual and cool, but still put-together and professional. Wearing a pair of nice oxford flats with skinny jeans and a flowy tank top is the perfect combination. A tote bag holds the books I still need to carry but adds an element of relaxation. The jacket is perfect to tie everything together, or just in case the classroom A/C is cranked up.

...Bring May Flowers

Bring May Flowers by reluctantlyadultish featuring ballet flats

Mossimo clothing / ASOS opaque tight, $8.63 / Ballet flat / Laptop tote / Forever 21 silver necklace / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Cap-Sleeve Dress - Assorted...

April Showers...

April Showers by reluctantlyadultish featuring vinyl decals

A line dress / Pretty Polly striped tight / H&M black shoes, $24 / Leather tote / Forever 21 jewelry / H M scarve, $4.70 / Forever 21 bowler hat / Vinyl decal

Ready to Rock

Ready to Rock by reluctantlyadultish featuring flat shoes

Zag

Zag by reluctantlyadultish featuring denim leggings

PSST plus size top / Old Navy denim legging / Ballet flat / Travel tote / Bohemian necklace

A bright, popping pair of pants is a great way to play with color and chase away and cold-weather blues.You don't want to wear a top or accessories that will fight for attention, and this zigzag stripe is just the right amount of interest without competition.

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th by reluctantlyadultish featuring how to wear boots

Pure Energy see through dress / Shoe Cult black lace-up boots / H M black shopping bag, $39 / Forever 21 silver jewelry

I'm not THAT superstitious, but it's still fun to play with the spooky atmosphere of a Friday the 13th. For this one, I celebrate with a sort of goth look, wearing all black and celebrating the scariest animal of all, the black cat. Depending on your local weather, a pair of black tights (maybe with a texture) might be in order.

Sleater-Kinney

Grrrl by reluctantlyadultish featuring a sleeveless waistcoat

I'm going to see the 90s band Sleater-Kinney in NYC tonight! I'm really excited; it's going to be AWESOME.

To dress for concerts, I always start casual -- some skinny jeans or pants and a tee -- then have my fun with accessories. That's exactly what I did here. The floral faux-Docs add in a nice nod to the band's era, too.

Any Time Now, Warmth

Any time now, warmth by reluctantlyadultish featuring a vintage bag

Woven top / H M zip jacket, $24 / H&M slim jeans, $47 / Mossimo Supply Co. black ankle boots / Vintage bag / Stud earring set / Boho jewelry

Ugh, winter. I'm over it. So I'm gonna rock a shirt with a tropical photo print on it and try and think about the beach and summer.

Acid Pop

Acid by reluctantlyadultish featuring a nautical purse

I don't know what it is, but I really love this little acid wash denim dress from SimplyBe. It's kind of ugly, but in a really great way, and it just begs for some colorful accessories, like a pink hat and striped bag.

Blizzard Chic

Blizzard Chic by reluctantlyadultish featuring slip on boots

There's a blizzard in the forecast. Oh frabjous day. Also I have my first class of the semester tonight. Callooh callay. As much as I'd like to make myself look super professional for that, weather wins out, so I'll bundle up in a big sweater with a thick scarf instead.

A Mighty Tee

Mighty by reluctantlyadultish featuring a plus size denim skirt

OK, I'm here to admit my geekery, as if it hasn't been obvious before. I love this t-shirt from Target. It's really soft and comfy, but also looks cute styled like I did above or with some leggings and a vest or jacket. I love pairing this faux-leather moto vest over it. There are so many ways to wear a cute graphic tee and dress it up or down.

Call Me

My hair is a little bit of a disaster in some of these, but I love my outfit so I had to take pics anyway. The Debbie Harry t-shirt and blue plaid skirt are both from Asos, the leggings are Philosophy (I got them at TJ Maxx), and the boots you can barely see are from DSW.

I think I like the outfit better with the shirt untucked.