Summertime Blues

Summertime Blues by reluctantlyadultish featuring a tank dress

Tank dress / Jeffrey Campbell mary jane shoes / Out of Print blue purse / H M chain necklace, $11 / ModCloth Dog Gleam Me Up Scottie Earrings

A cute dress on its own is a warm weather classic. This one is especially great because it makes me think of these decorative plates my mom used to collect when I was a kid. Coordinated wedge heels and a tote make this easy for summertime office wear.

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...

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.

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.

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.

The Girl at the Rock Show

Girl at the Rock Show by reluctantlyadultish featuring a rock outfit

Bird t shirt / Old Navy plus size skinny jeans / Mossimo Supply Co. military boots / Yoga jewelry / Circle scarf / Old Navy convertible mitten glove / Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xs Black 10.1 MP Digital SLR With 18-55-IS... / MAPTOTE

I'm heading to a New Years Eve Eve concert to shoot some photos, which should be a ton of fun. I'll be seeing Plow United, who are awesome, as well as some other great acts. I try not to dress up too much for these shows, because in a punk rock crowd you're likely to get jostled and it's good to be comfortable. My usual go-to is a pair of good jeans and a t-shirt with some badass boots. I keep the accessories to a minimum, but it's December so a scarf and gloves are essential.

Quiet Christmas, two ways

Merry Christmas, you filthy animal by reluctantlyadultish featuring bow jewelry

Christmas Morning by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size black pants

I Invented the Piano Key Necktie! I Invented It!

I invented the piano key necktie by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size womens motorcycle jackets

Myrtlewood embellished cocktail dress / H M plus size womens motorcycle jacket, $39 / T strap flat / H M shoulder bag, $19 / Forever 21 necklace / H M hat, $14

I'm a little bit obsessed with this dress. It's so simple up top, but then BAM, the super cool piano print skirt pulls in all your attention. I love anything with a musical reference, even though I no longer play the piano.

With something like this, I'd keep the rest of the outfit simple. Plain jacket and bag, and just a pop of color for the shoes. Some opaque black tights would make this great for winter.

Time to Present

Time to Present by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size jackets

Long dress / H M plus size jacket, $13 / Look From London black tight / Mossimo Supply Co backpack / Pink earrings / ModCloth Menswear Inspired Dune for the Day Wedge

It's time for my final presentation in one of my classes. Augh! Where did the semester go?

I love to wear a cute basic dress with tights and a jacket whenever I'm doing something professional. I think it looks polished while still being cute and fashionable. The collar on this dress is a nice-looking feature, and my trusty buffalo-plaid backpack manages to look nice while still being functional. It's been a great piece all semester, big enough to get my laptop and a few books inside without being clunky or unwieldy.

Outfit Post: Gray and Black

This is sort of a disjointed OOTD, because I wasn't able to get a full-body shot. Nevertheless, I snapped a few highlights.

I adore my Zenni glasses, first of all. The beige color means they don't overpower my face, but they still have a cute shape and a hint of sparkle. The short necklace is raw opal, which in my completely unbiased opinion is the best birthstone ever. The long one I bought from an artist setting jewelry near the Fort Greene Park farmers' market earlier this fall. I wish I still had her card, because she had some beautiful stuff. What was great was that many of her necklaces -- including the one I have on -- are on non-leather cords. Those ankle boots I've had for a year or two now. They came from DSW. And as usual I have on my trusty teggings.

Let's talk makeup. I'm massively into purple lipstick. This one is a Revlon matte balm. The mascara I've got on here was sent to me for free from Influenster. It's Rimmel Scandal Eyes. I like it, but I don't know that I'd buy it for myself. The color is nice and the coverage is good, but the curve of the want is a bit unwieldy and too big for my taste. I prefer a smaller wand so I can get in tight to my eyes.

Mad for Plaid

Mad for Plaid by reluctantlyadultish featuring a chain necklace

Emily and Fin sleeveless dress / Mossimo biker jacket / Pretty Polly intimate / Evening shoes / Old Navy cross body / Gold charm / Chain necklace

I'm kind of in love with this look. The moto jacket and the plaid give it a bit of a punk feel, but the bucket bag and vintage-inspired heels tone it down and make it really now. This would be a great ensemble to wear to class and look put-together and polished but still completely fun.

Feeling Dark

Darkness by reluctantlyadultish featuring stud earrings

Plus size blouse / Old Navy clothing / Old Navy wingtip shoes / J C Jacky Celine shopping bag, $39 / Stud earrings / Pentagram necklace

Sometimes you've got to channel your inner goth a little bit. Black jeans, a dark simple top, and basic jewelry (though, out of respect, maybe don't wear a pentagram unless you're a practicing Wiccan, pagan, or some other group that uses it). I love that big black bag; it's cute and stylish but will still hold all the stuff I cart around when I'm racing from work to class.