Today’s post title has absolutely nothing to do with me and everything to do with my sister. I wasn’t in a sorority during college but she is and she really enjoys it. With gear as cute as her sweatshirt above, I told her I would join a sorority just to be able to wear that sweatshirt (I’m totally joking of course!).
Sweater- H&M // Necklace and Pants- Forever 21 // Bag- c/o Princess Sparkle // Boots- TJ Maxx
I’m wearing a lot of favorites in this outfit. This burgundy cabled sweater from H&M only cost $15 and I wear it all the time, so I definitely feel like I get my money’s worth. Also, I’m debuting my new favorite pair of shoes on the blog today- these glitter ankle booties from TJ Maxx via Lydia! It’s kind of a funny story how I got them- Lydia posted a picture of these shoes on her Instagram and I immediately fell in love. I asked if they had any my size, which they did, and she offered to buy them and send them to me- so sweet! I pretty much wore these every day while I was in California visiting my family because they’re so comfortable and add a dash of fun to every outfit.
Speaking of fun, one more picture of my sister because she’s so cute- thanks again for taking my pictures Nikki!
(all photos of me in this post taken by my lovely sister)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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I love this nice relaxed look, the great sweater and necklace, and of course the booties! Glad you are enjoying them – they are nice and comfortable!
The necklace might be inspiring me to make some more lace jewelry, I have a pair of earrings I made, but I haven’t worn them in forever.
Thank you Lydia! Oh, your lace earrings sound really pretty. There was a lace necklace from an etsy shop that I wanted a while ago but never ended up purchasing!
I love this burgundy sweater! I love it when I find an inexpensive item that I constantly cycle through my wardrobe. It makes the purchase so worth it! Those glitter booties are awesome, too!
Thank you Jackie! Me too, it makes me feel like I’m spending my money wisely! :)
Yay for new favorite items! You look great in burgundy and I’m loving the necklace and shoes as well … :)
Cute pics of your sis, too. :)
Thanks so much Carrie!
Aw you ladies are so cute! My sis was in a sorority at USC and fashion school doesn’t really have them (kinda surprising since that seems to be up their alley lol)
Thanks Kim! My school sort of had sororities, but they weren’t really big on campus like they are at my sister’s school.
Love those glitter boots! How cute is your sister? :) I was totally in a sorority (well, a fake one because I went to a private school that didn’t have national charters), most likely to wear the sweatshirts. haha.
Haha, thanks Hope! :)
I love this sweater! I don’t think we had cute things like this when I was in school, totally jealous.
I know, it’s so cute right? I’m thinking of having her buy me one just to wear anyway!
You and your sister look amazing. I love your sister’s sorority sweater. I never had any interest in being in a sorority except I liked the cute clothes.
Tracy @
Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Haha, that’s exactly how I feel! Not into the rituals and rules and such, but love the cute clothes! :)
You both look great, I LOVE your necklace! I was in a sorority in college and I still have some sweatshirts and t-shirts :)
Thank you Iris! I still have a few fave t-shirts from college too that I wear from time to time, but they’re not as cute as my sister’s sweatshirt! :)
What beautiful ladies you two are. I love your lace necklace and those pants are so cute, I love the buttons at the ankles.
<3Honeysuckelle
Thanks so much Rachel! I really like these pants- they’re very comfortable because they’re more like jeggings, so I wear them quite often!
Ah, you’re both so cute! I love your sweater to bits, everything about it. And I’ve not yet gotten into the statement necklace trend (can you believe?) because I honestly don’t wear much jewelry on the daily. But THAT one is adorable, totally want.
Thank you so much Casee! I was late to join the statement necklace trend, but I really love it because it’s the perfect way to add some *oomph* to a basic outfit. I want to start collecting affordable ones like this one now!
Love the necklace!! So unique and the pop of pink from the bag :) You are both beautiful!
You’re so sweet- thank you Sylvia!
Your sister is a cutie, like you! I remember seeing that H&M sweater, it looks great on you!
Aww, thank you! She is a cutie :)