School's out, rompers are in!

While I will not be participating in this recent trend of combining a tube top and pair of shorts as a one piece, many ladies have decided to partake in the craze that is rompers. Like all trends, this is one that does not fit everyone, literally. In my opinion, rompers only look good on stick skinny girls, so as a girl with a butt, this would not fit well. But even seeing that this does not flatter their bodies, girls will still hop on the trendy train and put on a romper to find that it is ill fitting in one place or another. Instead of hopping on the train, let it pass and stick with classic basics.

Go with the always popular and flattering baby doll or empire waste dress. The focal point of either of these dresses will be a place that flatters you. And for all the guys out there, just do us all a favor and don't wear denim cut off shorts. Any denim shorts are bad news. Unless you are a sexy, tan, native american who plans on joining a wolf pack, just leave it to the pros.

**Sorry for the negative undertone of this post. This is just more a time of criticism rather than compliment.

a week in the life of brittany

I like to feel confident in whatever I wear. Confidence in my appearance brings out confidence in my daily activities. Looking nice doesn't always mean wearing dresses or skirts, but I favor them because they're comfy and breezy. A couple of my favorite items would have to be my black swede boots and long silver tree necklace. I love to mix and match pieces. I feel that when I came to college, I found my true style and found ways to express myself through clothes. I hope that can be the same for others because whether we like it or not, your clothes speak before you do - and with having a big mouth, that usually works in my favor.

a week in the life of branden

One of the reasons Branden and I are friends is because he knows how to dress. Guys who dress nicely in college are far and few in between so I truly treasure having him close. Branden's style usually consists of vans or mocasins paired with fitted jeans and a tee under a hoodie - and then there's always the occasional Mr. Rogers or Guido getup. Whether it's a casual sweater or semi-formal vest, Branden always demonstrates comfy and classy fashion.

a quickie for my classy b's

Everyone always says it's the little things that make a difference, but what do you gauge as little or large? And most times don't the large things turn into a lot of great little things? I'm sick of hearing people say "I enjoy the small things in life." Whose to say that those small things aren't big things to others?

As I was getting dressed this morning afternoon, I was excited to wear my newly acquired skirt paired with leggings and boots (due to the lack of proper spring weather). I was thinking about what would work best together considering my color scheme and realized that I had a purple sweater that would fit perfectly. As I put on my purple sweater over a black tank, I also put on a smile. The fact that I could combine the old and the new of my closet to make a one of a kind, fresh ensemble made me truly joyful. I was acquiring new pieces and keeping the old, my silver and gold combined to make a never before seen element.

Now, would this be a small or big thing? At the moment, I saw it as small, but then when I considered all that my outfit would endure throughout the day, I saw it as big :)

"The site and smell of all those shoes was so amazing that my heart started to palpitate!" - Judi Brown, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

i'm not clean, but that doesn't make me dirty!

This is what style looks like...from these closets come the fabulous creations of myself and Branden Griffith. Stay tuned next week for "A Week in the Life of Brittany" and "A Week in the Life of Branden!"

the differences between my friends and acquaintances are the shoes they wear and the jokes they tell...but mostly the shoes they wear

You can tell a lot about a person by what they're wearing on their feet. I constantly find myself looking at peoples' shoes. I'm sure that it looks like I'm giving them the up and down, but no worries, not checking you out, just looking at your feet! I'm all for feeling comfy in your shoes, but sometimes you have to make comfort take the back seat and let fashion ride shotgun. You may not be as comfortable, but I can guarantee if you choose flats over slippers, you will feel more confident. No pain, no gain!

For example, this morning I woke up about 10 minutes before I had to meet Derrik (featured in this post) for breakfast and needless to say, I was in a fashion panic! There was no way to turn my side pony into a more respectable hair style and there was certainly no way to pick out a blog-worthy outfit so I decided to go with yoga pants and a sweatshirt.** Then i was faced with the decision to wear moccasins or flat-like tennis shoes. I went with the flats. All this to say, I felt a little less messy because of my shoe choice. I often find that wearing different types of shoes change the way your outfit works and the way people perceive your ensemble and sometimes even your mood.

Another observation that I have come by is that sometimes boys have more stylish shoes than girls. Even though they may be pairing their footwear with sweats or much too baggy jeans, their shoes definitely have style. Having overly colorful shoes seems like the norm for some college boys, which is so admirable to me! My friend Derrik is always wearing different colored vans - he has 14 pairs of just vans! I would never be able to have 14 of the same style/brand of shoe, but I suppose it is different for boys, and if something works, don't change it. Different colors in the same style can be a great investment! Go Derrik!

So the point of this post is that I love shoes! Boat shoes, boots, flip-flops, moccasins, heels, pumps, sandals! (and tennis shoes only if you're working out) And I definitely notice what kind you're wearing. Shoes may not be what define you, but they definitely influence your outfit and mood. There is a man that I've seen on campus exactly three times and I DIE over his style and the kicker is, HE DOESN'T WEAR SHOES! When I've seen him, he's been wearing dress pants and a button down shirt under a vest of various colors. Unfortunately, I haven't had a camera to capture his fabulosity, but I will be armed and ready to go tomorrow. My hopes are high that I will see this stylish, bare-foot mystery man soon. :)


**after I went to my only class of the day, I promptly took a shower and changed into something more suitable for the public.