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thrifted blazer, blouse; aldo textured tights, oxford lace ups; aa pink tights, mini skirt, scarf; f21 broach

So I am layering tights almost daily now. Pretty colors under a nice textured tight- love the look.

Excuse my hot mess hair :)

Is anyone as obsessed with "Best I've Ever Had" and "Little Bit (cover)" by Drake as I am? AH!

Soooo I just had my birthday a week ago. I turned 20- hooray! Feels a lot like 19.

I got a lot of accessories for my birthday, plus a lovely headband I will show off later. Also, some nice shoes and this fur scarf wrap thing that I have yet to figure out how to wear. I have faith.

Miss you, lovelies!!

xo esb

19th and Valencia

I ran away yesterday.

I packed my bags, drove to the next town, left my car in a parking lot, walked to the train, took the train to Bart and ran away to the city.

When I got into the mission, I met with some friends and we shopped. A lot. Did some REAL thrifting for once in a very long time. Thrifting in the city is a lot more successful than thrifting in the suburbs, you just have to be patient.

Thrifted DKNY denim dress; f21 button up & gray dress (not visible); uo leather lace-ups; gifted scarf, bag (made out of ties) & beanie; aldo tights

Later that night, a very special person offered me shelter for the night. She and her trendy friend had identical urban outfitter boots. Urban Outfitters is taking over the world... I haven't decided if that's a good thing yet.

Don't worry darlings, I'm home safe now :)

My best find that day ($6.75):

These shoes got me even more excited for New Year's. I think I'm going to be super 1999 and dress in all purple or something. Go really over the top. Have you seen American Apparel's new promo on New Year's like it's 1999? There are some really cute ideas on the site. Why don't more people dress up for this holiday?- it's a great way to start the New Year.

I think couples should dress to match. Girls should be in sequins and boys in bow-ties and everyone needs someone to kiss at midnight. Sorry if this philosophy depresses you single ladies, but maybe it will inspire you to dress to impress and make it that much easier to find a cutie when the clock strikes twelve.

He doesn't have to be your boyfriend, or even a friend. Truth is- everyone wants a New Year's kiss. If you see a cute boy alone and only 10 seconds remain until 2010- consider him fair game. You both want it.

New rule in the book of girl rules: if you aren't with your boyfriend on New Year's, it's all right if he gives someone else a kiss. Agree, ladies? And what do you think fellas? It's just a kiss :D

Adore aldo

I need these

Oh, December!

cheap mondays, banana republic sweater ($40 on sale!); aa circle scarf & deep v tee; aldo oxfords

I saw my breath this morning and couldn't stop complaining about how cold I was. I was wearing socks and a cardigan with this and was still freezing- time to beef up for cold weather!

It's still beautiful outside. Everyone is getting excited about winter- but it's not officially winter until the 21st guys! No worries- I created a fresh playlist to get you in the holiday spirit! Winter music suggestions are welcome!

What's your favorite winter or holiday song?

So whenever holiday sales are going on- we all shop for ourselves instead of our families and friends. Then Christmas is already going to be next week! I think that is the very reason there is a surge of last minute shopping. It's not that we weren't shopping for gifts- we just buy most for ourselves before others. And that's okay- as long as everyone looks fabulous.

Here's a list of ideas for gifts: candles; holiday/pretty socks (just got some betsey ones for myself at marshalls!); scarves; mix cd's; jelly bellies; see's candies; hot cocoa mix; stationary; f21 accessories; slippers; pack of hello kitty undies!!; television seasons on dvd (the oc, bones, scrubs, 30 rock, i hear dexter is popular); print photos for all your friends & give them in frames; light up shot glasses