Harry Potter

Things my blog followers probably don't know about me, because not many people know that outside of taking selfies and shopping I actually have a real life. Well kinda. I'm a straight up nerd. I went to space camp. I read my neuroscience textbooks for fun. I keep boxes of journals under my bed. I love Harry Potter. So I decided it would be kinda fun to bring the characters from one of my favorite series into the modern fashion world. I really love a challenge and I especially love combining all of my peculiar and seemingly irrelevant interests. Of course up first is Harry himself. Harry is one of the easiest to style in my opinion. For some reason I feel like Harry Potter would be modernly grungy. I like the sweater because of the rust red Gryffindor feel, honestly. If you recognize the symbol on my shirt, lets be friends. I have attachment issues with my clothes so when I get bored with them, instead of throwing them out, I start cutting and refashioning them until they're my favorites again. That's how these jeans were reborn. Can any of you guess which character is up next?!

PS- my cat is featured in this post because Harry has Hedwig and I have Friskey. (Another thing my blog friends don't know is I'm a cat lady.)

Have a great weekend, muggles.

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Cardigan: Forever 21

Tank top: Etsy

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (Urban Outfitters)

Jeans: Bullhead jeans that I cut up

Beanie: Urban Outfitters

Dog tag: My step dad's legit Vietnam tag

Bracelet: Gift from a friend (Similar here)

Hats off to Spring

Between planning trips, the next school year, and fighting off sickness all week I haven't felt much like looking like a decent human being. But despite this midwest wind and my lack of effort, spring calls for hats, sunnies, and red lips! This is my favorite lazy-look. All I have to do is swipe on some lipstick, grab my hat and glasses, and I'm out the door! Insta-glam to hide my tired eyes. I won't let the stress win. I want to have my cake and eat it too! Hats off to the end of the week!

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Dress: (similar)

Hat: Forever 21

Sunnies: Forever 21 (Very similar)

Details

After being home sick for what feels like an eternity, I had so much fun playing with textures today trying to live up to the quote on my newest necklace; "What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things long after you have forgotten everything." Made With Love Jewelry does such a good job capturing these little things into jewelry that I took 163 pictures trying to do the details justice. Everyone knows I'm detail oriented and personal touches are everything to me, so when my necklace came in the mail, I was thrilled to see the adorable signature charm right by the clasp! I've been wearing this necklace with everything. It's small enough to go with a multitude of outfits, but big enough to complete them. I'm obsessed with everything in Shana's Etsy shop! As I mentioned in a previous post, I can't get over how truly whimsical and romantic her pieces are. Not only can you find this necklace HERE, but you can customize the color of your rose and even the quote. In fact, most of Shana's pieces are customizable! I'm definitely looking forward to purchasing more! I have her social media links below. Follow for amazing giveaways/discounts and first-looks at everything Made With Love Jewelry has to offer!

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This review is my 100% honest opinion.

xxx,

Chantel

Pale Pink Spring

 

  

It's been a hectic week, but a nice one. Can you believe it's officially spring?!?! I couldn't be happier. I love how crisp the colors in this outfit are! I was lucky to find this pale pink blazer for $20 at Maurices. I couldn't pass it up! I'm also loving my new heels from Nasty Gal's Shoe Cult collection.

I'm also excited about this collaboration with Made With Love Jewelry! I've had my eye on her beautiful creations for awhile now! Everything she makes is so whimsical and romantic. The necklace that I chose says "What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers the little things long after you have forgotten everything." It features a camera charm and a customizable rose charm. It's absolutely perfect for me! Just my style. She can customize any piece of jewelry just for you. You can tell how much effort and passion she puts into each one. (I have a special blog post just for her coming up this weekend!)

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Blazer: Maurices (On sale!)

Clutch: Maurices

Dress: Forever 21

Shoes: Nasty Gal

Necklace: Made With Love

St. Patrick's Day

I didn't exactly wear green on St. Paddy's day, please don't yell at me. Mint and white has been my favorite color combination for the past few weeks! Actually, white and any pastel really. I was really enjoying the playful and carefree vibe of this outfit! It was definitely inspired by my little niece coming to visit me this week. I can't exactly keep up with her in heels, unfortunately. We celebrated St. Paddy's accordingly with Lucky Charms and half priced Sonic cheeseburgers. I hope you all had a fantastic start to your week as well!

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Overalls: American Apparel

Top: American Apparel

Shoes: Converse

               

    

Seven Days of Hair

Day 1: Boho Braids
Simple never looked so romantic. Part your hair down the middle, make two french braids secured with elastics. Loosen, and wrap around like your head like a crown, pinning to opposite sides.

Day 2: Faux Bob

Easy way to change up your long locks without impulsively chopping! It only took me around twenty minutes. The link to the YouTube tutorial I used is below.

Day 3: Bows & Curls

When in doubt, I tend to throw my hair up in a ponytail, curl the ends the same way, brush it through, and add my favorite bow. It's an easy way to add a feminine element on the go!

Day 4: Relaxed waves

Before I blowdry, I like to use a texturizing mousse because I have very fine hair. Curl hair away from your face in one inch sections, and brush through when cool!

Day 5: Fishtail

There is nothing better on a spring day than a sassy remix of a classic braid. If you don't know how to fishtail, I have a YouTube link below!

Day 6: Sock Bun

Talk about a Pinterest classic! When I was little my mum always did my hair like this before ballet. In about two minutes, you can have a clean, sophisticated undo. If you haven't heard about the sock bun, I've linked a video tutorial below.

Day 7: Side Twist

I love this hairstyle because you can wear it

casually, or you can dress it up. Part your hair

on the side, and start making a twist. Pin under

the rest of your hair and secure it all with an elastic.

Curl at the ends with a large barrel iron.

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Faux bob tutorial here

Fishtail tutorial here

Sock bun tutorial here

Thrifty Find Friday

 

Spring break is officially here! After a LONG week of stressful tests, it was really nice to run last minute errands and go on a quick coffee date with my mum in an easy-going outfit with a total value of a mere $44. each piece I'm wearing is well under $25!! With a slight chiffon remix of the classic white button up, it's easy to stay feminine while still maintaining a clean cut look. The funniest thing about this outfit... My little niece stayed over at my house last weekend and left a pair of jeans. They had flowers on them, so of course I tried them on, and they fit! It turned out, they were from the children's section at Walmart for only $6. Never turn away from the unexpected. Let it embrace you.

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Jeans: Walmart

Flats: Payless

Top: Old (Similar)

Spring Fever

I'm loving this weather! It's time to stop stressing about last minute tests and start celebrating the fact that this is the last week before spring break. Is there a better way of forgetting your troubles than with pastels, circle skirts, and ruffles? I think not. (The Ben & Jerry's I'm currently eating sure doesn't hurt either.) I really adore springtime fashion. Carefree EVERYTHING. Maybe it's just because I'm lazy and can look at least semi put together with very little effort. HA! I hope you're all enjoying your own prepping for Spring Break! xxx

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Skirt: Forever 21 (Similar)

Top: Forever 21 (Similar)

Earrings: Vintage (Similar)

Shoes: Forever 21 (Smiliar)

Lace bralette: Forever 21