Big smile, big heart

Thomas was helping pack up the backpacks that had been on display for Send Silence Packing - an advocacy/awareness group for college suicide.  He was very sweet and I really liked the cheerfulness of his outfit, and of his demeanor in general.

Bundled coordination

I love how the mix of prints still goes very well together; they each follow a similar checker pattern, which is easy on the eye.  The colors yellow, blue and black are also incorporated throughout the outfit which helps.  One of the most creative layering outfits I've seen!

Selca

Hye Min's style really reflects her personality - fun, bright and bold, and a big heart.

Hipster meets Prepster

My friends Linda and Chris :)  Everyone always jokes about Linda being our class hipster, and Chris being the JCrew/Vineyard Divine model.

Linda's blazer had a beautiful tweed texture, and she broke up the menswear look with a pretty jewel necklace, colorful top and great boots.  I just smiled the moment I saw Chris wearing suspenders - he's not afraid to have fun.

OTLO - Peplums

credit: M Loves M

Peplums are a really cute trend, but I don't feel like I've been able to pull off the ones I've tried on so far.  They make me look really hip-y... but these ones might work because they're less pronounced:

A|Wear Peplum Top

This top would be great for a nice dinner, but could work for regular days if paired with a denim jacket.

 

 ASOS Peplum Shirt with Color Blocking

I really like the whimsy of this top.  I would feel like Pierrot in it.  Must wear dark skinny pants with it to balance it out.

Warehouse Lace Front Peplum Top

This doesn't have the problem of hitting and making a wrong waistline, because it's supposed to be loose.

Aimée by People Tree Organic Jersey Peplum Dress

Picture credit: ASOS

EDIT:

 My orders from ASOS arrived the other day :)  Surprisingly, they're flattering!  Will post full outfit pictures in the future.  (The one on the right is the ASOS Peplum Shirt with Color Blocking).

Walk the Line

I really liked the lines of this guy's outfit - sharp but casual on top, baggy but carefully rolled on bottom.  Plus, his socks show some fun with the upcoming winter.

Dust Bowl Dance

Andrea's fit-and-flare military style coat and wispy colored hair looked really cool against the angles of the surrounding architecture.

Style on wheels

(I realized that this was Michael again haha)

Your bicycle can be a fashion statement too!

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Oxford heels - YesStyle.com

Double stud

Paisley pencil coordination

The Day's End

Lately, I've noticed that I've been very drawn towards utility styling, such as military inspired pieces, urban/high impact footwear, and an overall classy and an even elegant toughness of sorts.