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Top: The Limited / Pants: TJ Maxx / Hat: Marshalls  / Shoes: Jessica Simpson / Purse: c/o Deb / Shades: Rue21

I invested in my first baseball cap this past fall as a way to remedy bad hair days but never did I think I would develop a new obsession. I love throwing on a baseball cap with a polished look like this one to make it a tad more casual. This look in particular could be described as sporty luxe because even though the cap is casual, the black and gold color palette is fancy, schmancy. To really make this look more casual, I would ditch my fab Jessica Simpson pumps for my black chucks. 

P.S. If you're in the RDU area, head to Southpoint Mall tonight to see Clinton Kelly! 

Classy and Sassy

Top: c/o deb/ Pants: Marshall's/ Shoes: c/o deb/ Purse: Michael Kors/ Bracelet: Rue21

Maybe it was my glasses, but in this outfit I felt like a classy and sassy little nerd...with puffy hair (The wind was not cooperating with me!) You can never go wrong with cheetah print or black which were the bread and butter for this look. Though often times black pants can be boring and bland, these ones from Marshall's were anything but, mostly because they are super fitted and figure enhancing. I cuffed them on this particular day but un-cuffed they fall right above my ankles and are just as cute. I paired them with this cheetah printed peplum top from Deb along with these delicious nude pumps. Despite the wind and my puffy hair I still say that this outfit was a success. 

I Didn't Get Invited To The White House, But....

Top: Express via Marshall's / Pants: Express via Marshall's / Shoes: Steve Madden/ Bracelet: Rue21 / Bag: Michael Kors 

My Invite! 

I did get an invite to my Chancellor's House for a Student Leader Reception! Never would I have imagined four years ago as a freshman at N.C. State that I would eat dinner with my Chancellor, but last night it happened. As the editor-in-chief of the Nubian Message, a weekly African American newspaper at my university,  myself as well as several other Student Leaders were presented with this cool opportunity. 

I know how difficult it is to get in touch with Chancellor Woodson, (the Nubian has attempted before without luck for quotes) so to receive this invite, was a big deal! When I got it, I had no idea what I was going to wear, but I knew it needed to be polished, classy and most importantly, professional. I eventually decided on this printed peplum top from Express (via Marshall's) and these cropped black slacks (on sale for $15!). I really wanted to wear my Jessica Simpson Cheetah print heels, but ultimately decided that my black pumps with the lower heel were more appropriate for the occasion. 

We had a nice dinner of Spaghetti with cheesecake for dessert, and while the food was good, I was most impressed with the "mature" nature of the conversation my fellow peers and I had with our Chancellor. We discussed everything from the North Carolina Legislature passing a law that allows concealed weapons on UNC-Campuses (check out this article in the Nubian's sister publication, Technician) to Women's Safety on campus, and a Tweet sent by a student at App State that was among other things, racially insensitive and bigoted. 

It made for a fun evening and is just another awesome opportunity that life at N.C. State has presented me. I won't get sentimental, well...at least I'll try not to, but I must say that my school has treated me well and that I will definitely miss it come this May when I graduate! Shout out to the Class of 2014! 

 

p.s. - how bazaar is it that guests at the Chancellor's home park on the grass? o_O haha, check out Miss B chilling on his front lawn! 

Pop!

Skirt: Gap / Shirt: Rue21 (Similar)/ Sandals: Marshall's (Similar)/ Necklace: Rue21 (Similar)

Pop! That is what I originally set out to do with these balloons left over from my Grandmother's 80th birthday celebration, but some how I ended up taking pictures with them instead. A pop of color is also what my yellow shirt added to my fun tribal printed skirt. I got many compliments on this combo and I must say that it is one of my favorite outfits that I've put together this summer. 

On sale at Gap, the skirt runs a little large. The one I'm wearing is a size 0 (2 sizes down) and was still a little big in the waist, so I would recommend buying it in a smaller size than usual. My shirt was purchased last summer from Rue21 as were my bracelets and "dream" necklace. My sandals were a recent purchase from Marshall's.

The Graduation

This is the face I make when I see a bug. LOL

The Graduate and I!

This past Saturday, my little cousin graduated from high school! I made the trip to watch her walk across the stage and decided for the occasion I wanted to wear something simple but that still boasted a touch of class.  With that in mind, I wore for the first time a pair of high-waisted linen pants that I found at the thrift store. They are part of a suit set from Cache. With them I paired a single sleeved ruffle blouse from Marshall's and a purple belt that came with this romper I purchased last summer. My sandals are from a local shoe store here in Greensboro. Nothing too extraordinary, but cute enough, right? I snapped these pics outside by my grandfather's grape plant and figured I share!