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Back (Maybe?).

Because it's now finally summertime, I'm heavily considering coming back to blog regularly again. Just to give a quick update: I've graduated from high school - my "big present" was a Macbook; I'm completely in love with, especially PHOTOBOOTH, I'm forsure going to Emory University in the fall, I start working at camp next Monday, and today I did a group interview for Urban Outfitters - I think it went really well! 

Anyway, here's one outfit to keep y'all enticed...

crop top - h&m/printed high waist shorts - thrifted/rose earrings - charlotte russe/shark tooth necklace - f21/blue sandals (not shown) - target

Lately.

I haven't been compelled or inspired to be post...or to even keep up with my outfits for that matter. So basically for now, I'm taking a break from this blog. Catch me on tumblr though. 

xx Sammie

Spirited.

top & leggings - f21/deena & ozzy oxfords - urban outfitters/hand-me-down scarf & earrings

Today (well, yesterday now) was probably the best out of my whole week. First of all, it was a dress down day; I hate the dress code so it was a nice break. It was held in honor to 1. get more tissues because apparently the school is running out & 2. to rile everyone up for the inter-grade basketball competition...yes, instead of pep rallies, we have dress down days. 

Anyway, the "Spring Ballin" competition was supposed to be seniors + sophomores vs. juniors + freshman, but because only a few juniors showed up it ended up being the seniors vs. everyone else. We had a 20+ point lead against the underclassmen, which was great but we got rocked by the faculty. It was pretty embarrassing but a ton of fun. It was just really nice to see how well the seniors could get along. 

Sorry the pictures aren't too fantabulous, my brother & photographer, Nigel is sick...I didn't want to have to bother him unless it was absolutely necessary. 

Also, a quick college update: I've been accepted to University of Pittsburgh, Drew University, UMass Amherst, Emory University, and Fordham University. As of right now, I'm 5 for 5 and waiting to hear back from Columbia, UPenn, and Harvard. Ugh, it's so nice to know that this long, pain-staking college journey is almost at it's end and that I have plenty of options.

Spring Break Mini-Haul.

 Yes, yes, I know. I'm lame and I haven't posted in a million years. In my defense, second semester senior-dom isn't as worry-free as I first presumed it would be. Yes, homework has died down quite a bit but I've had a plethora of extracurriculars to handle. Now that I'm done with most of my major activities and about to head back to school after a wonderful two weeks of spring break, expect more posts. I promise, promise, promise that I'll do my best to post regularly; let's try for 3 times a week. Sound fair?

Anyway, thought you readers would like to see some of my Spring Break finds:

 dress & jewelry - forever 21/wallet & belt - urban outfitters

 I've already started wearing the jewelry/belt and using the wallet but saving the dress for one of the end of the many end of the year ceremonies. It looks surprisingly spectacular with a pair of platform pumps...trust me, I tried it out. 

I bought another dress & a shirt as well...I don't have any decent pictures of them at the moment, but I'm likely to wear them this week so you'll all see soon.

Nine West via Marshalls

These babies are the shoes I plan to wear for Prom this year. I bought them for such an amazing deal, only $29! I've never built an outfit around shoes before but as soon as I saw them I felt it was necessary. I've already bought my dress, but I'm waiting for another to come back; the one I originally ordered was too big. 

Expanding the Collection.

Target Combat Boots, Deena & Ozzy (Urban Outfitters) Sparkly Oxfords

New additions to my shoe collection. As of now, I've gotten seven new pairs of shoes since Christmas. Almost every single pair was bought on sale. Life is grand.

Welcome to the Good Life.

 

draped sweater - h&m/leopard bandage skirt - h&m/tights - target/buckled boots - dolce vita for target/earrings - f21/circle scarf - h&m

Today was the last day of the first semester! Basically, classes were spent going over exams...well, not for me; I ended up only getting my AP Lit exam back. Some of my teachers haven't finished grading & others have to wait on people doing make up exams. No worries though, I'm sure I did fine. After school I got Starbucks & pizza with the other basketball managers before a game with one of our really big rivals. Thankfully, we won so we beat them TWICE this season. So epic.

Anyway, beginning tomorrow I'll be a worry-free second semester senior. This will be the first time in my life that I will have the chance to learn for the sake of it. No pressure about advancing to the next class or worrying about what college will choose me...they'll make their decisions based upon my first semester.  Essentially, I'll be living the good life. Ugh, cannot wait for this.

Shoe Fiend.

black & grey suede platforms - f21/black ankle boots & black studded oxfords - dolce vita for target/bronze oxfords - kohl's

These are all the shoes I've gotten since Christmas. So at this point in time I'm at about 40+ pairs...even though I ususally wear the same 5 or 6. I guess you could say I'm a little obsessed.

Fahncy. Comfy. Skullz.

Fahncy. by styleiseternal featuring single shoulder dresses

Comfy. by styleiseternal featuring diamond earrings

Skullz. by styleiseternal featuring print tops

Back To School: 2011 Edition

urban top/target skirt/scarf from grammie/f21 earrings/target tights/h&m wedges

Wore this the first day back at school after  an amazing 2+ week break, filled with basketball games, relaxing, finishing college applications, and a very interesting New Year's Party. I got a demerit for my skirt & I must say, it was totally deserved and totally worth it. Everyone thought I had cut my hair, but no. It's in a side braid & hidden all up in the scarf. The day  itself wasn't too bad;  even though I miss being on break terribly, I don't completely hate being back at school.

P.S. It's absolutely obvious that I have an obsession with making kissy faces. 

Christmas 2010

h&m sweater/target leggings/h&m beret/f21 necklace/dolce vita x target oxfords

The Christmas Outfit...I'm trying to get Nigel back on board as photographer. Let's hope for that.

Curb Stompin' Boots.

thrifted blazer/target tank/leggings/grammie's earrings/h&m scarf/thrifted doc martens/

So in love with my Doc Martens; I bought them a year ago but just started wearing them these past few weeks. I've been wearing the H&M scarf almost every day. It's the perfect thing to keep my neck warm and safe for swimming. 

In other news, I was deferred to regular decision for Columbia. I'm not upset though, I'm happy I wasn't flat out rejected. That'd be terrible. I've since sent in my applications to Fordham at Lincoln Center, Drew, UMass - Amherst, and University of Pittsburgh. I'm still working on Emory, UPenn, and Harvard...yes, Harvard. It's not by choice but whatever. Maybe I'll get in? Also, I'm on winter break! So excited for the next 2+ weeks of relaxing and attending the boys basketball games - I'm the head manager.

Thanks to my new followers! You can also find me on Twitter and Tumblr; the links are to the right :)

Chilly.

vintage blazer/f21 top/target leggings/h&m wedges/f21 necklace/f21 earrings

It's finally starting to look and feel like winter...I'm not sure if I'm ready for all of that yet. Please excuse my apparent inability to keep a straight face, ever. Also, my Columbia decision comes out on Thursday. I'm so excited and nervous; I can't even stand it.  

That's me being fashionable/photoboothing after school. I am SUCH a cool cat.

Tumblahhh!

So, I've joined the tumblr bandwagon. After falling in love with Black Fashion, Hell Yeah Blipsters, & many others I felt almost obligated to make one myself. Follow if you'd like. 

Peace. Love. Style. Tumbls

Comfy & Chic.

blu reed top/thrifted harem pants/flea market scarf/vintage belt/sping oxfords

My go-to outfit of the moment. The absolute epitome of comfortable while still looking put-together.

Happy Thanksgiving, Loves! <3 

Diva.

photocred: Tattoologist

I saw this and it made me even more excited to get inked. <3

Embracing My "Inner Nicki"

Picture this: You're hell-bent on being Nicki Minaj for Halloween but the wig you bought is just NOT working. What are you going to do? Well, you could just opt for black hair and cut your bangs on a whim...the consequences can wait. If you're me, that's precisely what you would do. At first, I was really NOT a fan, but these bangs seem to be grown on me - haha, bad hair pun, couldn't help myself :)

 Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, & Lady Gaga 

So, this is the new hair. Longer than before because well, hair grows but the bangs are a new addition and are here to stay...at least for a while. As of now, I'm no longer known as "Sam or Sammie" my friends, classmates, and even my mom have begun referring to me as Nicki Minaj. It's not so bad though, she's a great rapper with a sick and sexy sense of style. 

target blazer/black tank/BDG leggings/f21 necklace/f21 earrings/h&m circle scarf/spring oxfords

thrifted blazer/jcrew v-neck/h&m leggings/f21 earrings/h&m wedges

Two outfits from this past week. With the chilly weather lately, blazers, leggings, and close-toed shoes seem to be the way to go. I bought the black wedges this past weekend and I am SO in love with. They're deceptively easy to walk in, especially because they have no platform and are about four inches high. 

Meh, also it's Hell Week for the fall drama production! We're performing Mary Zimmerman's Arabian Nights. I'm beyond excited because it's the first show that I'm acting in. Historically, I've been the go-to girl for costume and makeup business...I still plan to do that, just while acting. Though this week will be beyond stressful, I'll try to update as much as possible. I don't want to leave you all hanging for another month. That would be lame and bad.

You Can't Touch This.

old navy cardigan/Op pocket v-neck/thrifted harem pants/target shoes/target belt/f21 earrings

Looking better than MC Hammer, emirite?

Fun Things To Think About:
1. Applied to Columbia!
2. Revised my first set of articles as Fashion Editor for my school newspaper.
3. I'll be eighteen Halloween & I'm dressing up as NICKI MINAJ!

4. Planned my first tattoo <3

Funny Faces.

thrifted blazer/f21 cheetah tank/target cami/f21 leggings/f21 shoes/f21 necklace

Clearly being very serious. 

Newbies.

cardigan-target/blouse-target/skirt-h&m/shoes-deena&ozzy

Ugh, so in love with these new oxfords from Urban Outfitters. They fit well, they're sturdy, & they're EXTREMELY comfortable.