Autumn Glory

Wearing F21 scarf , skirt, and ring, lace top from Marshalls, belt from some store in Cali, Payless pumps, random tights, Target over the knee socks, Gap cardigan

Did anyone see Morning Glory yet? I had a "me" day today and I saw this film instead of following my friends to Due Date or all those crazy films. I think I'm the type of girl who just loves a smart comedy. I don't mean chick flick. Plus, I have a girl crush on Rachel McAdams. She possesses this natural beauty. I'm jealous.
I'm kinda in love with this mustard circle scarf and how it matches my backyard foliage. My favorite season is autumn, and can you tell why? When it comes down to it, I'm a sucker for beautiful scenery and landscapes.
I found this skirt at Forever21 the other day and you have no clue how incredibly excited I was. I saw an array of pleated chiffon skirts in past magazines while staring with my eyes like this--> O.O at the $500 price tags. Fashion comes with a price? Dammit. Well, here's the best of both worlds(pretty skirt plus more money in my pocket..wait nevermind, I spent that on Pinkberry today). By the way, has anyone tried that waffle chip thingy they stick in the yogurt there? HOLY SHIZZ it's like eating a waffle with maple syrup. Dessert+breakfast=happy Francesca. :)

The North End

photos by my buddies Nancy, Stephanie, and Vicky... Wearing Old Navy coat, H&M skirt, random tights, Payless pumps, H&M armwarmers, Urban Outfitters hat, Aldo bag, mom's scarf

Hello internet! Long time no see? I've been catching up on old Youtube videos(Kevjumba is my favorite, gotta love those old school dance intros. Anyone a fan?) errrr I mean, doing college applications! To be honest, I have been doing that, but I get distracted. Occasionally. You know. I'm already done with my essay so I just need to some tweeking and out they go! Dang, my entire lower education just for that college acceptance letter. Colleges should come recruiting us.
Anyways, these pics are from a film noir project I'm doing in my photo class. My friends and I went running around the North End today while drowling over Mike's Pastry's cannolis and downing a steaming hot cup of hot cocoa. Mm mm good. I don't understand how people wear tights in the winter. I absolutely can't handle it. Legit. It's SO cold, it's like not wearing any pants. I had to wear tights, then another layer of American Apparel thigh high socks. Now THOSE are warm..up until the temperatures drop to 40F. Then I'm like F this, I want pants. I can only be girly for so long.. Then it's about survival.

OMG. Kev and Ryan ;)

Pure Awesomeness

Wearing Express sweater, scarf from Las Vegas, Payless boots, H&M headband, awesome vintage necklace from Boston Sowa Open Market

School has been driving me bonkers but today was the perfect Sunday. There was a birthday dinner consisting of salmon, birthday cake, and fried cheesecake(I know! They have that!). I've lost the amount of calories I consumed today.. For some reason I actually finished my entree today, weird right? I'm always having leftovers or feel like some overstuffed turkey.

I didn't notice that I was channeling Halloween colors until now. This is how my Sunday wardrobe goes: hmm lemme see what's in my closet.. oooo comfy sweater! ok. sounds good.. mm colorful scarf! alright. awesome. woo.

And did anyone notice my necklace of pure awesomeness? It's like jewels and danglys and vintage goodness all packed in one. When I saw it, I knew I had to buy it. The guy selling it said 12 bucks, my mom attempted to bargain with 8 bucks.. guy says 10 bucks, mom says no.. Then I'm like MOM! Cause she was walking away from it, saying no. And then I go back and pay 10 bucks for it. So now here is my awesomeness on my neck. Woooo. It makes me happy. Each side has different color stones, but I didn't get to photograph both sides. I'm so sad that the Sowa Open Market isn't going to be open for long. Outside there is local food and then there are vintage goodies like suitcases, furniture, jewelry, hats, all that jazz. I saw a wool wide rimmed hat that I wanted but my mom was like, "isn't that for men?", and I'm like, "yeah..so what?" But of course she didn't buy it because well, it was her money. Oh boy, I need a job.

Tribute/Double Take

Wearing H&M jacket, lace top from Marshalls, random black tank underneath, F21 trousers snipped into shorts, F21 socks, Payless booties

Hello fellow readers...are you starting to see a trend? Well here it is..I've decided to utilize the items in my closet and make the most out of them without spending too much(this is basically a fancy way of saying, I'm broke so I need to have a shopping ban). As you can already tell, a recent post already features this lace top. But you know what? I'm not a high society girl. I don't have money(I couldn't even afford bubble tea today). I think the thing is that too many fashion bloggers today make it seem like the norm is to own designer pieces and to constantly have hauls and mini shopping excursions when the truth is, most of us can't relate to that, let alone afford that. I'm not saying that all bloggers do this, but we've all seen it before. Style isn't about how expensive or what label your clothes are by--it's who puts the outfit together.
So what I want to say is that as long as you love what you're doing, keep doing it. I can't afford Alexander Wang and TopShop is already a huge stretch, but as long as I love fashion and love what I wear, it doesn't really matter. Psht, I got my whole life to make money...then we'll be talking :)

PS. Anyone notice the vintage photo effects? Shoutout to one of my favorite blogs, WishWishWish. Plus, anyone notice my similar hairflip to JessLovesFred? Well, now you do.

Wishing you less suckish Mondays, because well, they do suck.