Wear it Both Ways: Plaid Top

St. Louis: Mardi Gras & a Leather Jacket

Secret passages!

G playing on a wooden piano at the City Museum

Downtown St. Louis

Arch

Fashion Fundamental:  Leather Jacket

It's Mardi Gras! I'm celebrating in St. Louis with G and some friends!  We ate BBQ, visited the Gateway Arch, and explored the crazy City Museum. This is really just a playground with a series of art installations. Everything from a 10 foot slide to secret tunnels to a giant pencil make this an intriguing funhouse.

I put on some comfortable clothes because I knew I would be crawling around. However, I added a bit of flare and function with a piece I don't pull often enough -- my leather jacket. I found this one in a French boutique 5 years ago. I was obsessed with the hood, and convinced myself I needed to buy it. I'm really glad I did... beads for everyone!

How are you celebrating Mardi Gras?

Shirt: Hollister | similar
Jacket: French boutique | similar
Jeans:  Bullhead skinny, PacSun | shop
Purse: Crossbody, Kate Spade | shop
Shoes: Chuck Taylor All-Star Slip-On | shop
Earrings:  from Mom | similar

Star Student

Photos by Kate!

This week is my final week of classes, and I've been spending all of my time in the library & computer lab on term papers and final projects. Next Tuesday is my last day of finals, and then I'll be home free! I'm just one gigantic term paper, one slightly less major paper, one relatively easy essay and two exams away from graduation! In the mean time, I'm keeping study time fresh & comfy with this colorful ruffle cami & rolled denim shorts.

Cardigan: J.Crew

Top: Ruffle Cami in Purple/Kiwi Plaid, JCPenney (on sale for $14.99, originally $26)

Shorts: Victoria's Secret, Spring 2010

Shoes: Forever 21

Earrings: Taiwan