How To Wear: Full Skirts

Some trends come and go sooner than you can flip through your favorite magazine. Usually I try to stay away from "trendy" items because they tend to be a bit out-there for my classic taste. However, this season I am loving a certain silhouette that is popping up everywhere I look: The Full Skirt.

Then:

Now:

how perfect is this?? sigh.

I used to absolutely hate pleats. I remember being so embarrassed because my mom made me wear a pair of pleated pants in grade school. However, the exaggerated pleats we are seeing this season have caught my eye in the best way. This seasons take on the full skirt is a bit shorter but every bit as quirky and polished as the vintage version. I love how it can make such a statement by itself and looks so chic paired with a simple white tee and minimal jewelry. Of course you can glam it up as well, which makes it so versatile! I am itching to get my hands on one of these beauties:

Aren't they just to die for?? Have y'all jumped on the full pleated skirt bandwagon yet? How would you style it? Can't wait to hear your ideas!

Happy Saturday!

-Lanie W.

How to Wear: Moccasins

Let me start by saying I have never been a huge fan of moccasins. Of course I've always seen them sold in stores and thought they looked cute on other people but they were just a bit too themed for me. I always felt like I was wearing a costume when I tried them on. Fast forward to yesterday- while shopping with my Mom and Brother I randomly decided to pop in Old Navy to see if I could find anything. I wandered around but nothing really caught my eye until I saw these babies in the shoe section:

The Old Navy Bow Tie Moccasin. They only had one pair left and they just happened to be my size! I tried them on on a whim and oh my gosh. They are easily one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever tried on! They fit just right and had the cutest detailing without being over the top. My favorite detail is the on the back:

So obsessed with the purple beads! Purple just happens to be one of my favorite colors and also one of my college's colors! The best part? They were on super sale and only $15! How could I pass that up?! I can't wait to pair them with leggings and my patagonia for lazy days and with jeans and sweaters for class! 

What do y'all think about moccasins? Do you like them or think they are too over the top for everyday wear? Can't wait to hear what you think!

Have an amazing Monday!

-Lanie W.

What I Wore

I am spending the first weekend away from Clemson this semester in Boone North Carolina with my family. My younger brother is touring Appalachian State and we are staying at a gorgeous mountain house, it's been wonderful so far! I am absolutely in love with the weather here and am so excited to be able to finally wear some of my fall clothes! I thought I would share the outfit I wore today and a few other random updates sprinkled in!

Vest & Boots: J. Crew // Jeans: AE // Shirt: Forever 21

And here's a couple of my latest purchases that I'm so in love with! I cannot wait to pair my boots with endless combinations of jeans, skirts and dresses and am totally obsessed with the colors of this Patagonia! Even though it's a men's I love how warm and snuggly it is and how it 's much more loose fitting than the women's pull over. Yay for shopping! 

Delia's Pepper Boot

Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T Pullover

Hope y'all are having a great Friday and have a wonderful weekend! Let me know what you think of my outfit and if you would like for me to do more personal style posts! :)

PS- tomorrow is the first official day of fall and my two month blog anniversary! Yippee! Happy weekend loves!

-Lanie W.

Monday Musings

Hello darlings! I hope your Monday went fabulously and you're off to a great start for your week! How cute (and accurate) is this illustration I found on pinterest?

Anyhoo, I'm just popping in to tell y'all I write for the HerCampus branch of my University and would love for you to go check it out my latest article about how to transition your wardrobe into fall! :)

Here's to a great Tuesday!

-Lanie W.