i could say it but you won't believe me

It seems that the proper mid-May attire will always be those light layers. We're approaching tank time, but until then it's nice to be able to wrap a kimono around your shoulders for the imminent breeze. The first of baby fireflies will emerge before you know it, and they'll dance in the humid skies until they are captured by mason jar. Aligning together in jars like constellations in the sky makes their relationships seem so simple and so free. Maybe we should take a cue from the little lightning bugs- or do you prefer when things are complicated? 

Photos by Lynne

Outfit Details: Tank: Free People, Shorts: Forever 21 (similar), Kimono: Free People, Bracelet: Gypsy Warrior (similar), Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen

elapsed

In the words of Mark from Rent, "I can't believe a year went by so fast." A year ago today, I was a lost little theater major at Muhlenberg. When I left, I didn't know if I was coming back or not because some hopeful part of myself convinced me to take one last shot at my dream school, knowing I had nothing to lose by trying. And as it turns out, I had everything to gain. I scored an awesome job at Free People, interned for CollegeFashionista, directed my own fashion show, and did some awesome shoots for Keep Calm! Shoutout to Celine and Ava especially for helping out with shoots. I'm really so grateful for this past year and grateful to all of the amazing people I met. And now I've moved out of my palace (seriously going to miss the best room/suite ever), packed up all my boxes (okay or I used Free People bags), and am finally home! ...Only to move back in a week. Can't keep me away from the city for too long.

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Brandy Melville, Shorts: Midnight Marauders, Shoes: Jeffery Campbell x Free People, Necklace: Brandy Melville, Arm Cuff: Gypsy Warrior

yours,

Austen 

just redo it

stone    /stōn/    noun

1. the nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made, esp. as a building material

2. something shaped for a purpose, especially one of commemoration, ceremony or demarcation

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Urban Outfitters (similar), Shorts: BP Nordstrom, Tights: Gypsy Warrior, Boots: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen

NYFW S14 001

That time of year again. All of the essentials were in place. Megabloggers in designer labels, photographers bundled up trying to get the perfect shot, and me in all black just soaking it all in. Same old, same old.  

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: LF, Chiffon Vest: Urban Outfitters (similar), Coat: Brandy Melville, Boots: Forever 21 (similar), Sunglasses: Free People (similar)

yours,

Austen 

college fashionista debut

I am so excited that I will be spending the semester interning with College Fashionista! Click here to read my Style Guru Bio, up now on the website, and be sure to check back every Monday to read the column I write for, Style Advice of the Week! 

To see the full post of this outfit on Keep Calm and Chiffon, click here!