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.

New Place, First Day

Day One by reluctantlyadultish featuring sterling silver jewelry

For my degree, I have to take a few classes in a co-related field, and since they don't have what I want at my university, I take them at a different school. This means that I am dealing with professors and students I don't already know. So I try to look as professional and presentable as possible the first days of the semester to make a good impression.

I got this dress as a Christmas present, and it's really great. I like to pair it with simple shoes and accessories so as not to clash with the plaids. As a bonus, it's a really comfortable fabric, and it even has pockets.

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

Holiday Party

Holiday Party by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size womens blazers

Party dress / Plus size womens blazer / Black pantyhose / Ankle boots / H M black handbag, $19 / H&m earrings, $1.57 / H M chunky necklace, $11 / York Wallcoverings Peek-A-Boo Graphic Trellis Wallpaper

If you're invited to any events this holiday season, you might be worried about what to wear. You can't go wrong with a cute dress and chunky heels, especially if there's some sparkle in there somewhere. The white blazer is fresh, and helps go from day to evening if you need to get to a party straight from work. The red shoes throw in a pop of festive color.

Sometimes I Make Things: Non-Felted Slippers

It's winter! So I need something warm for my feet. These non-felted slippers in oatmeal and charcoal wool are perfect. They only took a day or so to make, too, which was great. I love a quick knit.

Noir et Blanc

Noir et Blanc by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size black tights

H M women plus size top, $39 / Plus size skirt / Look From London plus size black tight / Kate Spade laptop purse / Heart pendant / Legroom Boots EEE Fit Standard Calf

I recently bought a Kate Spade purse very similar to the one pictured here. It's the same stripe pattern, but a slightly different shape. I got a great deal on it through Hautelook. It's an awesome bag.

So I based an outfit around it. Normally I'm not too into random sayings on clothes -- make it a witty remark or a band name, sure, but not meaningless phrases -- but the more I see this H&M sweater, the more it grows on me. With the graphic type and the pattern of the bag, it made sense to keep everything else pretty simple.

Sometimes I Make Things: The February Lady Sweater

The February Lady Sweater is one of my more accomplished knits. It's a beautiful lacework cardigan in a rich purple. The style is a bit swingy and flirty, but still warm. It turned out a little bit large on me, but it's still a lovely finished product.