I know, I know - I fail at life! I did not deliver the promised amazing post on Tuesday, nor did I get around to it Wednesday... things came up, and unfortunately I was not able to get to my computer either day. Even tonight I'm dead exhausted, but I owe my blog some love so here I am.

I promised pictures, and I've finally got some! At the bottom of this post there are some pictures of me in the outfit I wore today. I will post close ups of each item this weekend. I've decided that every day I wear an outfit that hasn't been posted, I'll take pictures and post them to my Photo Bucket account, and if I like it enough I will also post the pictures here. Here's the link to the album where I'll post the pictures - be sure to check it out often!
http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/persephone_moon/these%20frayed%20threads/

Today, I wore an olive green open dolman cardigan (Forever 21, $15.80) with a dark brown cami underneath (Forever 21, $2.50), khaki colored flared linen pants (Charlotte Russe, $10 clearance) and dark brown knee high boots (Forever Young, $34.95 style: Mirella-1). I like to keep my jewelry simple for work, because I am on a computer for 8 hours a day I don't wear bracelets - they're constantly getting in my way as I'm trying to type. The necklace I wore had three layers: a gold chain, pearls and a cream colored ribbon (absolutely gorgeous - will post a close up tomorrow night; Forever 21 $6.80), with gold hoop earrings with pearls (Forever 21, $3.80).

Military styles are coming back strong this season, especially Army and Navy styles. Forever 21 has just launched a new line called Nautical Nancy that features the Navy half of this particular style at very affordable prices. What I love most about this style is that, by and large, it's comfortable! The neutral colors are perfect for the girl who wants to show off her style in a more subtle way than some of the louder trends. For the army brass, look for khakis, olive green and gold - the colors are key to this trend - and detailing like brass buttons . If you're a sailor at heart, go for clothes and accessories in blue, black, silver and white - and be sure to include something with nautical stripes (like a military cut sweater or blazer) to complete the look. Be careful not to go overboard though - you don't want to end up looking like G.I. Jane. Keep the look soft and feminine by letting your hair down and pairing the military cuts with girly pieces, like a cute mini or leggings and heels.

I'm off to bed for the night, but I can pretty much guarantee I will be blogging most of the weekend... my friend got me a bebe gift card, so I am taking myself shopping tomorrow night! I'll post all about my adventures afterward, as well as all of that wonderful fashion advice I keep promising :)

Oh, and here are those pictures... what do you think???


I *love* my new biker jacket from Express. It's from their (minus) the leather line (which is fantastic for those of us who don't wear leather!). These jackets are extremely sexy and look great with jeans or over your favorite party dress. Could be one of the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe - if you don't have one, get one!!!

Labels: army style, Charlotte Russe, Express, fashion, fashion advice, Forever 21, Forever Young, military style, navy style, style, trendy