Spice It Up



Cropped orange hoodie (HCo., summer 2011); dark brown lacy cami (A&F Kids, winter 2009); khaki twill shorts (HCo., summer 2011); mixed bracelets



spice shades
[spahys] [sheyds]
      noun
1. fall-like colors, including orange, gold, copper, saffron and cranberry
2. color trend for fall 2011

I used to think spice shades were blah, boring, etc. I mean, yeah, I like orange and red, but not in muted tones. I have to admit that they're perfect for fall: bold without being obnoxious, mix well with neutrals and universally-flattering. What's not to like?

I got in this trend by pairing a new buy (orange cropped hoodie) with basic shades for a poppin' colorblock look. It's a simple style, but great for this transition period between summer and fall. When cooler weather hits, I'll switch out the shorts for skinny khaki cargos and dark brown fringe moccasin boots.

What's your favorite spice shade?

Fort Collins Fashionista

Today was move-in day at CSU and I'm happy to say that I'm all moved in (minus a few minor things). Now the fun really begins!
I probably brought way too many clothes, but the plus side is that the closet is actually pretty roomy, so it fits all the clothes I brought, plus shoes, handbags and jewelry. I refuse to be seen without at least a necklace or my signature stack of bracelets. Today was no different, even though I got pretty hot and sweaty moving in. I wore a simple outfit of a navy blue babydoll tank from Hollister, a pair of aqua bermuda sweats from Hollister (cuter than they sound, I swear, plus I had to be super-casual--thanks Mom!) and simple silver flip-flops, but I amped it up with a cute high side ponytail and a sparkly silver necklace from American Eagle.
Later on, we had to change into the forest-green CSU tees they gave us for a green-out at the pep rally and I also changed shorts, into my AE Dark Destructed Boyfit Shorts (no longer available). I also changed my hair into two loose braids for a casual-chic look.
I can't wait til classes start on Monday, so I can show off my sense of style and maybe get a little inspiration myself.
I'm proud to be a CSU Ram!