acrylics

For me, finals week isn't an excuse to break out the sweats. It is an excuse to look good and feel good because you're working hard. For the most part. But that does not mean that I don't save time for a good, old-fashioned adventure every once in a while. I went with my friend Jessie to pick up her art portfolio and couldn't resist taking some pictures in the studio. I'm not exactly sure what I'm sitting on or if I'm allowed to be up there, but there's not much that can be done about that now. I love the back detailing of this shirt more than life itself. I think. 

Outfit Details: Top: Necessary Clothing, Leather skirt: Forever 21, Bracelet: Brandy Melville, Tights: DKNY, Boots, H&M, Necklace: Free People

Shout out to Jessie for helping me with the post!

Until next time, 

Keep Calm and Chiffon 

FIT flashback

Since finals have left me with no motivation to study, here are some photos that my friend Christina e-mailed me from the class I did at FIT over the summer. She styled this shoot and we wandered around the Chelsea area taking pictures. My favorite thing about this outfit is that the vest angles down in the front just as the skirt angles up. I love the graffiti backgrounds we found, especially with the conveniently parked food truck; too cool! I'm also sporting my namesake fabric (chiffon of course!) which was an added bonus. I miss summer, but can't wait to hand in these finals, get home, and finish decorating for Christmas. And finally, just for a moment, breathe.

inter galactic travels

maybe not inter-galactic, exactly, but with all of the lights and the store fronts and the decorations, New York comes pretty damn close to seeming like another planet entirely. escaping Allentown for the day is always a treat in itself, but getting to just hang out with my friends and do whatever we wanted made it twice as lovely. the day included peppermint mochas and long chats on the bus and bumpy subway rides and holiday sales and tons of tourists. either way it made me happy.

Outfit Details: Sweater: Uniq, Leggings: Lip Service, Boots: Sam Edelman, Rings: Gypsy Warrior, Necklace: So Good, Bag: Free People

cranes

 so of course, my procrastination got the better of me yesterday and I forgot to shoot in daylight. so, I figured, why not move the shoot inside and show off my dorm room! I love my room at school. As my roommate would say it has a great "ambiance" to it. there are pillows everywhere, and twinkle lights and paper cranes and artwork and I just love it. I'll do more photos of my room someday hopefully when it's cleaner than it was yesterday (Mira and I had a garage sale of clothes which left the room looking like the aftermath of a tornado). although, one of the downsides to shooting indoors is not the best lighting. also, this is my first experiment with hair chalk, which is literally chalk that you use on your hair. it's really fun and it washes out the next day. that's one of the many amazing things I found on wanelo.com. don't know what that is? ohhmmyygoddd go right now and get addicted. because you will. 

Outfit Details: Dress: it's Mira's and I completely forgot to see where it was from, Tights: American Apparel, Shoes: Deena and Ozzy, Necklace: Urban Outfitters 

approaching

 And in traditional Tosone family fashion (no pun intended), as soon as the plates are cleaned and the turkey has been carved and the tablecloth gets thrown in the washing machine, we rummaged around in the basement and pulled out the tree and the lights and the extensive collection of ornaments that have been accumulating since before I was born. My family loves Christmas. We deck the halls, the mantle and the shrubs outside the day after Thanksgiving and most of it stays up through January (and occasionally February!). Suddenly, all of these things are approaching: finals, the holidays, next semester. But the cool and scary thing is we only know that they're coming. We'll never be sure what they are going to bring. 

 Outfit Details: Top: Free People, Tights: Hue, Socks: Free People, Bandeau: Brandy Melville, Boots: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Gypsy Warrior

hot air balloons

First of all, I wanted to give a shout out to all of my friends from freshman year of high school who told me I would stop dressing up for school by junior year. Hate to break it to you, but you were so wrong. It is that crazy time on campus right now where everyone is rushing to register for classes and we're all in "get me the hell out of here" mode. Thanksgiving break is currently the light at the end of a long tunnel comprised of essays, exams and existential moments. In other news, I'm wearing my velvet boots again. Sorry, not sorry.

Shout out to Erin for taking pictures and Allie for... well... being there

Outfit Details:

Dress: Topshop, Cardigan: See You Monday, Tights: DKNY, Bag: Free People, Shoes: H&M, Necklace: Topshop Ring, Gypsy Warrior 

Yours truly,

Keep Calm and Chiffon

fallen

I have a crush. A color crush. It's on the color of my shorts and boots. Last year it was called burgundy, this season it's oxblood. In the last few weeks, there has been nothing but cold, biting air. Today was a breath of fresh air. So, I took complete advantage of this gorgeous day and sat in some leaves. I got these boots about a week ago and haven't taken them off since (except for once when Mira borrowed them!) They're comfy and they're velvet and they're burgundy. Oxblood. Whichever. 

 Outfit Details

Top: American Apparel, Shorts: Forever 21, Socks: Urban Outfitters, Necklace: Free People, Hat: Nordstrom, Shoes: H&M

Until next time,

Keep Calm and Chiffon