I've grown very fond of dresses and skirts this length. There's something about being able to softly bunch one side of the skirt as you walk that feels so incredibly dainty and ladylike.

Dress: Nude pleated dress, Queen's Wardrobe
Jacket: Cropped leather jacket, Forever 21
Shoes: Black platform heels, Steve Madden
Sunglasses: Vintage Deadstock Cateye YSL sunglasses, Market Publique

I've been on a polka dot CRAZE lately. The above skirt is probably my third polka dotted purchase over the past two weeks and I can tell my striped items are feeling a bit neglected.

What about you guys? Anything you can't get enough of lately?

Sweater: Grandpa waterfall sweater, Gap
Blouse: White tank top, H&M
Skirt: Polka dotted skirt, Forever 21
Hat: Vintage Halston hat
Shoes: Black oxford heels, don't remember the brand and it's too worn out on the inside sole to tell!

I wasn't planning on doing an outfit post today, but with the arrival of my vintage Deadstock YSL Cateye Sunglasses from Market Publique, I just HAD to take some photos. I've had my eye on them for quite some time and after a little nudging from Pamela over at MP, I took the plunge! So glad I did! Thanks, Pamela!

Plus, this jacket is a trip, ain't it?

Happy Monday everyone!

Jacket: Abstract tribal print waterfall jacket, H&M
Blouse: Ruffle front blouse, Forever 21
Jeans: High waisted white skinny jeans, Levis
Shoes: Nude platform pumps, Aldo
Necklace: Crystal tear drop necklace, Forever 21
Sunglasses: Vintage Deadstock YSL Cateye Sunglasses, Market Publique

There's nothing like a little country music to make an hour stuck in traffic a bit more bearable. (Yes, I just admitted to listening to country music on occasion, when the mood strikes.)

In more important news, all I can say is, can I get a HELL YEAH?! 🙂

Blazer: Navy school boy blazer, Urban Outfitters
Dress: bustier bubble dress, Forever 21
Shoes: Nude platform pumps, Aldo

So the beautiful thing about fashion is that once we get tired of a season, guess what? It's already time to look months ahead. And in the spirit of getting antsy for fall (as I know most of you guys are!) ModCloth and Weardrobe have joined forces to get you all looking toward: FIRST DAY OF CLASS.

There's something about getting new books, a new book bag and some new clothes that gets me so pumped for September and while I may be long past the days of 8 a.m. college lectures, it doesn't mean I still don't get excited for fall fashion. (And love, love, love seeing what everyone else puts together for their first day ensemble. Yes, I'm the nerdy one who plans out her outfit the night, er, week before.)

Whether you're still in school or just love the coming of fall (crisp leaves and crisp breezes), show us your best first day of class look. Top 25 photos will be passed over to ModCloth's editorial team, who will then select 3 final winners. Those three final winners will receive an ensemble courtesy of ModCloth to style and photograph themselves to be featured on ModCloth's homepage and newsletter!

For official rules, check here and best of luck!

…those are some CRAZY shoes. And you know what they say about a girl with crazy shoes, right?

Right?

Shirt: Chambray button down, Forever 21
Skirt: Body con dress worn as a skirt, courtesy of Motel
Shoes: Fashion is Art wedge, Jeffrey Campbell, courtesy of ModCloth

Have I mentioned my soft spot for neutrals with a pop of (orangey!) red lips? Well if not, then I'm mentioning it now. It's such nice punctuation to an outfit, if you ask me.

Jacket: White leather jacket, Urban Outfitters
Dress: Lace of Our Lives dress, courtesy of ModCloth
Shoes: Nude platform heels, Aldo

Wore this to a Sunday concert festival in Stern Grove. Sometimes, there's nothing better than some cumbia music to lift your spirits, even if the sun only came out all of three times. (Such a tease!)

As for the outfit, I've been living in loose, button down shirts lately and loved the almost late 1950s/early 1960s vibe of the outfit with my headwrap turban and all. (My tribute to Mad Men!)

Bonus note: How darling is this necklace? Courtesy of Jess LC, I have to admit, this is perhaps one of my new favorite charm necklaces. It's simple, but I love the concept of it. Her Franklin Collection, all of which have a phrase translated in braille on them (I chose "Be Brave") is available here.

Anddddd….remember those 11 beautiful and far more better at staying up on group clothing swap bloggers, the Delightful Dozen? Well you can check out their styling of the necklace as well right here.

Shirt: Button down silk shirt, vintage Christian Dior
Shorts: Khaki high waisted shorts, Zara
Shoes: Gold gladiator sandals
Head band: Scarf worn as head band turban
Jewelry: "Be Brave" necklace, courtesy of Jess LC

So after I posted that gorgeous specimen of a vintage kimono robe the other day, I realized I could literally pull off the same outfit that my girl Greta is sporting above.

And of course, after pulling out my acid wash jeans, I wanted to remind you all about the Weardrobe Time After Time Contest! Show us how you mix in vintage into your wardrobe and you could win a chance to fly to NYC and model in a lookbook for Market Publique! Enter today! Contest ends this Sunday!

Yes. I'm still into the Miu Miu print craze. Yes, like everyone else and their sister these days. But I just couldn't help myself when I spotted this adorable feline friendly print dress at Nasty Gal. With the knee high socks and clogs, I just sort of ran with the whole Lolita/school girl kick. All I was missing was a lollipop, but hey, sometimes you have to tone it down otherwise the neighbors start wondering about your day job.

Anyyyhooo, what trends are you guys feeling these days? Anything I should be putting on my radar soon?

Dress: Feline print dress, Nasty Gal with a black body con dress underneath, Motel
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell clogs, courtesy of Shopbop

Needless to say, I was practically jumping for shopper's joy when I spotted this gem of a kimono at a vintage store near my apartment. The delicious red color and beautiful bursts of florals on it….just makes me want to….lounge. Which is exactly what I ran home from work to do.

Wrap: Vintage kimono wrap, Ver Unica (on Hayes)
Dress: Black body con dress, Target

Let's just say Sunday was as beautiful as Saturday. Morning bagels, walk to the water, a lazy car drive back home, followed by raspberry pie and a side of sunshine.

Jacket: Jean jacket, Old Navy
Dress: White eyelet dress, Urban Outfitters
Sandals: Volcom gladiator sandals, courtesy of PacSun
Hat: Straw panama hat, H&M

Have you ever just wanted to live in a sunset before? Saturday's sunset up at Lake Tahoe might just be my new home.

Dress: Urban Midnight Dress, courtesy of ModCloth
Jacket: Jean jacket, Old Navy
Sandals: Gold gladiator sandals, Gianni Bini

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Yes, another Panama hat this week to cover up the messy excuse for hair that I have going on right now. And from the sounds of your comments, perhaps I should really consider growing these bangs out. Although, admittedly, after watching "500 Days of Summer" for the 500th time, I just can't decide. (Darn you Zooey Deschanel and your 1960s haircut!)

The debate continues. Of course, the logical person would prepare a list of pros and cons at this point, but in the interest of knowing that I won't completely finish the list, here's my reader's digest version for keeping the bangs:

Pro: Don't have to pluck my eyebrows
Cons: My eyebrows could scare the blind

Hmmm….

Jacket: Black boyfriend blazer, Express
Blouse: Ruffle front printed blouse, Ann Taylor
Jeans: White skinny jeans, Levis
Shoes: Stampede open toe clogs, Jeffrey Campbell, courtesy of Shopbop
Hat: Black panama hat, Halston

Here's to hoping for some beautiful weather this weekend. I think I could use some sunshine and backyard parties right about now. Ah graduation season, you are welcomed every year. And now that I think about it, I can't believe I was graduating from college this time last year. Anyone else coming to the painful realization that old age is sneaking up on them? Or am I being paranoid?

On an outfit related note, I received this lovely little Young and Baroque dress from ModCloth and absolutely adore the vintage flower-esque print of it, not the mention the soft t-shirt feel. I can already tell that it's going to be a summer repeat.

Any big plans this weekend?

Dress: Young and Baroque dress, courtesy of ModCloth
Skirt: Grey body con skirt, BDG
Shoes: Nude platform pumps, Aldo
Socks: White trouser socks

ModCloth is a lovely sponsor of This Time Tomorrow.

So today I sported a turban headband, only to have everyone else convinced I was a member of Hell's Angels. Win some. Lose some.

Blazer: Black boyfriend blazer, Express
Dress: Linen shirt dress, Miss Me
Skirt (because said dress is WAY too short): Body con grey skirt, BDG
Shoes: Black studded platform heels, Steve Madden
Turban headband: Floral turban, Urban Outfitters

This turban was harder to tie than I expected. Mainly because I'm challenged at looking at a photo of step by step instructions and mirroring it on myself. True story. Probably attempted this 10 times before I got something satisfactory but am now addicted to trying it out with different scarves/old t-shirts.

Here are the steps I followed.

Shirt: Tan button down shirt, gift from Japan
Jeans: White skinny distressed jeans, PacSun
Shoes: Nude platform heels, Aldo
Turban: Vintage floral scarf

This Composition VII hat from ModCloth is just too darling, I felt like I was about to run off to church in this get up, wearing my finest white linen dress with a lady like trench coat. Of course, the t-strap heels helped in the overall daintiness of the outfit and while I'm not quite sure the hat will be a keeper in my rotation of go-to head adornments, I loved how Jackie O it all felt.  

As you've already probably guessed, this is the last installment of the ModCloth Spring Fever Blogger Challenge and I absolutely love how the other girls styled up this hat. Do scurry over and check them out.

Dress: White slip dress, Urban Outfitters
Jacket: Trench coat, Zara
Shoes: T-strap heels, Kimchi Blue, Urban Outfitters
Hat: Composition VII hat, courtesy of ModCloth

Man, could I be any more smile-happy in these photos? I blame the sunny California weather and it's darn persuasive ways, tempting me to go outside and not be productive.

As for the outfit, there's something to be said about wearing an uber girly dress with a full skirt and cute pattern with edgier heels. The contrast makes me feel like a Zooey Deschanel hybrid with a dash of edgy, rocker chick (I couldn't think of a celebrity that fit in this analogy. Any ideas?)

Happy Thursday, everyone!

Dress: Vintage coffee bean print dress,
Heels: Black gladiator heels, Steve Madden

I'm a sucker for taking floral printed scarves and wearing them with stripes. There. I said it.

Call it a guilty pleasure, easy fall back or just plain, uninspired laziness, I can't help it. That's why, when ModCloth sent me this Paisley Panache Scarf, I literally had to restrain the initial urge to resort to my go-to. Granted, I still wore the stripes, but I like to think that my little DIY head turban idea was a small window of breaking my habit.

Baby steps, people, baby steps.

This of course marks the third installment of the Spring Fever Blogger Challenge, which admittedly, I have been wayyyyy behind on. I'm up against some stiff competition, though, so I feel pretty honored to even be included in the bunch. Of course, if you'd like, (I know I would like it) you can vote here for your favorite look.

On a much more general note, posting should be getting back to normal over the next couple of days. I claim temporary insanity, i.e. lack of sleep and too many nights on an air mattress. Speaking of which, yours truly now has an actual bed as the Ikea gods were kind to me the other day.

But the real thanks goes to Dan, who was a good sport after finding out the box spring didn't quite fit into the elevator and pretty much heaved the thing up five flights of stairs. (I pushed and guided as much as wearing a skirt and heels would allow. Thanks Dan!)

Shirt: Black and white striped tee, Forever 21
Jacket: Trench coat with sleeves cut off, Old Navy
Jeans: Skinny Levis
Shoes: Black studded platform heels, Steve Madden
Scarf: Paisley Panache Scarf, courtesy of ModCloth, worn as DIY head turban

It was hard not to channel some sort of 70s TV maven in this outfit, with the wide leg trouser jeans, looser fitting top and some serious clogs. About these jeans though, I think I found my new favorite cut to start replacing my collection of skinnies. There's something to be said about a wide leg cut with a pair of heels -- instantly taller/slimmer not to mention it's a nice change of pace and gives me some time to wash the already worn too thin skinnies.

I'll have apartment pictures hopefully sometime this weekend. But first, I have to go to IKEA and pick up a bed. Somehow the air mattress I've been sleeping on the past few weeks doesn't do my apartment justice.

And while we're on the subject of IKEA, is it all too corny and disgustingly cute to admit that I kind of want to play the IKEA game? Because I do. Any takers?

Shirt: White lace blouse, BB Dakota via Wasteland
Bustier: Black zip-up bustier, Kimchi Blue, Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Wide leg trouser jeans, Simply Vera
Shoes: Stampede open toe clogs, Jeffrey Campbell, courtesy of Shopbop
Sunglasses: Tortoise shell sunnies, Fred Flare

Shopbop is a lovely sponsor of This Time Tomorrow.

Here in all it's glory, I have the second week's installment of the ModCloth Spring Fever Blogger Challenge, with none other than this darling Na-Na-Nineties Dress. Since the dress itself is pretty feminine with the cute, bubble skirt and pastel colors, I paired some darker accessories with it, namely the wide brim Belfry Ella hat from Hats in the Belfry.

The other girls naturally killed it in this dress, although it's interesting to see just how similarly we styled it up. That's the fun thing about these remix challenges for me. I tend to focus more on the similarities between the outfits, not the differences, to see what worked basically.

Of course, if you feel so inclined, you can go here and go for your favorite look.

Dress: Na-Na-Nineties dress, courtesy of ModCloth
Shoes: Black wedges, Aldo
Hat: Belfry Ella hat, courtesy of Hats in the Belfry