Sunday, December 30, 2012

Winter Break Essentials

It's winter break.  Thank the LORD.  As a law student who has been stuck inside for the past few months, I sometimes have difficulties returning to the real world.  Breaking the routine of sweatpants, not showering, and sitting at my desk for 10+ hours at a time legitimately makes me into a swamp creature by the end of every exam period.  Sometimes, I feel like that girl they find in the woods in the Jodie Foster movie- she can't talk, doesn't know how to act like a normal person, and her hair looks like a mouse nest.  No fear, though, because I've compiled a set to get us all back into society in the least-painful way possible.
Winter Break Essentials


Zoe karssen printed shirt
net-a-porter.com

Because sometimes, people just need reminding.


J Crew knit top
jcrew.com

Who can resist that face?
Woolrich vintage plaid shirt
woolrich.com

Perfect for layering under a vest, and for hiding that 5 lbs you packed on stress-eating during finals.


Forever 21 pullover sweater
forever21.com

Going to the gym never felt so.... magical.
J Crew quilted vest
jcrew.com

See "Woolrich vintage plaid shirt," supra.


Legging
lululemon.com

Leggings as pants.  I'm a fan.  And plus, the sweatshirts will cover up your butt.  It's Kosher.


Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

Pair skinny jeans with any of the above tops to be effortlessly.... presentable.


UGG Australia sheepskin boots
$355 - kurtgeiger.com

I don't care how old I get, I will never stop wearing these things.  It's like someone put my foot in a sheep.  How could you not love this??!


Buckle boots
topshop.com

I literally lust after these boots.  I mean, what better way to pull together a somewhat-disheveled outfit than to throw on a pair of equestrian boots??  They just scream, "LOOK! I have my life together!


Reebok
finishline.com

Because you really do need to work of those 5 lbs....  might as well just shoot for 10 while you're at it.


Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses
nordstrom.com

Find the biggest, darkest, and most obnoxious sunglasses possible.  This way, you can hide from all of those people asking "How is law school??" and reassuring you that you will be fine passing the bar (which really, there is a significant chance you will either a. have a heart attack first, b. go mad before you can take it, or c. fail), or asking where you have a job next year (we don't, the economy tanked, remember?).  With sunglasses the size of your face, you're harder to recognize.


Benefit concealer
benefitcosmetics.com

This concealer rocks.  It is very thick and covers up those circles this semester gave you.
Benefit eye care
$38 - benefitcosmetics.com

This stuff is also awesome.  I use it every day now, and I have noticed my dark, persistent circles lightening up.  It also kind of tingles, which makes it feel like it's working.
Always Right Mug
$15 - oliverbonas.com

To rebuild your stamina after a semester of hearing how dumb/ incorrect/ stupid/ big of a failure you are every day.

Also, equip yourself with books for your own reading pleasure.  I suggest a serious book, like The Great Gatsby or the complete works of Tolkein.  But also equip yourself with some easy-reading, like a magazine or my personal favorite, the entire Sorry Not Sorry series (literally this is hysterical and I could put it down once I started-- easy read with shenanigans that give anyone a run for their money). 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

A Very Merry IP Christmas!



































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Saturday, December 15, 2012

DIY Kate Spade inspired wooden necklace

I was inspired by a post in Pinterest to create this adorable necklace, which was itself inspired by one of my favorite modern-classic designers, Kate Spade.
How I Did It:
Wooden beads $1.75 (2) packs
Gold Chain $5.00.
Painters tape
Modge Podge (glossy)
Paint
Tape off beads around center with painter's tape. Paint colors-- acrylic or spray paint-- onto the exposed half. Follow with subsequent coats to make the color pop.   Finish with a coat of glossy Modge Podge to seal.