Gatsby, Old Sport!

Harkening back to my days in AP English, this Great Gatsby sweatshirt had been on my "Must Buy" list for over a year. I loved reading the book and writing a paper about it (mostly because I'm a huge nerd), and the movie was thoroughly enjoyable as well. The vibrant colors and choice of cover graphic for this pullover really caused much desire on my part. After much debate and waiting for my size to be stocked, I finally decided to buy this gem from ModCloth. It is by far one of my favorite apparel purchases from the store. The material is so soft, and it is long enough to wear with my sweet faux leather leggings. I paired the outfit with my black combat boots for a hopeful "leg-lengthening" effect, but I think it just added a bit more edge to the ensemble. Overall, it was warm enough for the cold spell we've been enduring, but light enough for the hot sewing rooms I attend class in during the day. If I was to liken my sweatshirt envy experience to Gatsby's; this top embodied the green light, except for the fact that I love it so much more in reality than when I was debating if I truly wanted it.

Gatsby Sweatshirt: ModCloth    Leggings: JCPenney       Shoes: Target

Either You've Dot it, Or You Don't

 

Unfortunately, I have been a bit preoccupied with the ever-daunting tasks the beginning of the school year provides, so I am sorry I have not posted lately. Here's a nice outfit post to reboot my blogging.

 

My love of all things mod was evident this summer, as I scoured stores online and at the mall for a nice pair of knee socks. Thankfully, I found this adorable pair of crocheted ivory ones from Wetseal. Being quintessentially mod, these knee socks have already been quite handy, especially with the unseasonably cold weather I've endured of late.

 

Otherwise, the rest of this outfit's pieces are treasured classics from my closet. I just adore how well the circle skirt matches with my Beatles shirt. The polka dots give it more youthful, whimsical feel. Circle skirts make any t-shirt ten million times cuter, and they are pretty simple to sew! The Beatles shirt was quite a find, as I stumbled upon their men's Beatles collection. Although it was disheartening they had no girl's shirts, I think the shirt meshes well with the highly feminine skirt. Finally, my kids sized ballet flats feature little Mickey Mouse heads which are rather adorable.

 

Hopefully, once school calms down I will have more time to sew and document my processes. I've started to create a new mod number, with faux red suede and faux black leather. I will be posting pictures soon I promise! Overall, it was a lovely last day of summer and I am already looking forward to my next round of freedom: Winter Break.

 

Shirt: Bloomingdales.  Skirt: Sewn by me. Socks: Wetseal. Shoes: Disney World.