THE LITTLE JACKET THAT COULD

Hi, I'm Kryn and welcome to (apparently) the only thing I ever wear. 

T H E   J A C K E T //  O L D  N A V Y  U T I L I T Y   J A C K E T

(why the popped collar?)

I got this jacket in Miami, it's weird that I'd have to go closer to the equator to find a decent jacket but you know, that's Florida for you. Anyway, it's proven to be the best $40 I've ever spent. The pockets are perfect for my passport, phone and candy ;) (and tampons! if need be) 

When I was in Dallas (at the arboretum) I was wearing this jacket and taking photos. When we got back in the car I thought that those photos looked kind of similar...then I realized it was because I wear the SAME jacket on literally every trip. Same pose, same jacket, same sad attempt at being a model; It was all so familiar. Then I was curious at how many photos I've actually taken in the infamous green Jacket....

and the rest was history! (/a blog post?)

ONE: SAN FRAN // I'm not sure if this was the inaugural trip with said jacket but either way, wow. God has been good to me. 

TWO: D.C BLOSSOMS // Cherry Blossoms are my favorite thing so of course, I had to wear my beloved jacket! I also didn't have another jacket, but that has nothing to do with it. Also, RIP to the days of ban.do pins! (Here's the DC post, in case you're curious/love cherry blossoms!)

THREE: THE AFTERLIFE?? // Though it isn't as aesthetically pleasing, this one is the best. Shows how practical this jacket can be, right? Nothing like laying in the road near some strategically splattered ketchup for the sake of art.

FOUR: SAN FRAN AGAIN // Back in San Fran and of course, with a new Ban.Do pin. Maybe it was a sign though, because this was the trip that I tripped on Jen Gotch's skirt. (Original post)

FIVE: COLD WEATHER // Ice skating in florida is always tricky because no one really has winter coats. So we either freeze or...freeze. But it's a fun thing to experience for three hours so we manage.

(Photo from my 17th birthday )

SIX: AMSTERDAM //  It wasn't really cold enough for a jacket that day but still, I was on a trip so it seemed like a mandatory choice.  (Amsterdam and Ansel Elgort, All in one post!)

SEVEN: SEATTLE // These are some of my most favorite travel pictures/memories ever, so  what a bonus that the sacred green jacket is a part of them.  (More Seattle Photos here!)

EIGHT: TAMPA // Katie and I had totally matching outfits, right down to the brand of our glasses. Moral of the story: wear green jackets and you will get to unintentionally twin with your friends.

NINE: DALLAS // This is the most recent adventure I've had in this jacket. It was FREEZING this day so I also had a mexican blanket wrapped around me...except when the camera came out. (arboretum post)

TEN: HOME // Obviously this is old and obviously I'm aware of the fact that I peaked during senior year so please don't remind me of how much better I/my hair looked. But hey, look at my jacket! Unlike me, it gets better with age.

I don't have any more trips planned currently (other than you know, the daily trips to Target) but you can bet that next time I pack a suitcase, this is gonna be the first thing I throw in.

I mean pack lovingly with care ;)

NANCY AND STEVE.

What do Nancy Drew and Steve Jobs have in common? Nothing...until now.
I grew up reading Nancy Drew Mysteries. I'm also a millennial, a product of the Steve Jobs generation. I really shouldn't be surprised that in my 19th year of living, Nancy and Steve are my biggest style inspirations. Why? Let me explain.

Nancy is a classy lady, through and through. She solves crimes in pencil skirts and kitten heels. Though the covers were slightly abstract, I can only imagine she wore pearls and bows and ruffle blouses as well. And while she probably would have scoffed at Steve Jobs sneakers (You and me both, Nanc) there's something to be said about his simplistic style. First of all, a good black turtleneck is a gift from the heavens and a saving grace on "I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR" days. And finally, he wore the same thing every day. How boring, but also brave and inspiring. Steve's wardrobe is the epitome of minimal simplicity and wonderful in every way.

Trade the sneakers for kitten heels and you've got yourself my wardrobe inspiration for 2017.

Nancy and Steve. BOWS AND BLACK TURTLENECKS!
Amen.

Tray tables up, bandanas on.

I mean, we shouldn't be surprised that I like this look. I've grown up on airplanes, I can sleep better in the middle seat than I do in my own bed and I know full well that you never inflate your life vest inside the aircraft.

That being said, this look is confusing. Is it western, cowboy bandana vibes in full swing? Or is it a flight attendant style, parked best with prepackaged peanuts? Or a rich grandma from New England, one who embodies Martha Steward in every sense (except the being a criminal sense)? Is it a necktie, a scarf, a neck scarf, a bandana or ???

So many questions. If only we had a safety information video to answer them all and set us straight. But since we are not that fortunate, you'll just have to wing it like me and hope and pray you pull off the flight attendant look, outside of an airport and on the ground. As far as purchasing little squares of material to tie around your neck for an instagram photo, Urban and Zara have some first class options. But if you're more of a coach or on a desperate occasion, cargo kind of girl like myself, Walmart and Target should do the trick.

Bon Voyage friends! Just remember, even if the bag does not inflate, oxygen will be flowing.

DEAR J.CREW, I LOVE YOU.

I first heard (or rather read) of  J.Crew in a book seven summers ago. Borrowing it from the library countless times, I would pour over the pages that were lined with images of Michelle Obama. Of all people! "She's relatable, she's not different from you or me. After all, she wears J.Crew!"or so the book tried to convince me.

Though it wasn't successful in convincing me of Michelle's relatability, it did introduce me to J.Crew.

And oh, do I love J.Crew.

SIX SUMMER PIECES WE ALL PROBABLY NEED:

(read: definitely) 

1. THE DRESS FOR BRUNCH ON THE BEACH

You don't even have to ask for extra whipped cream on your french toast - this dress demands it.
(buy it here)

2. FARMERS MARKET WORTHY SHORTS

The only outfit you should be wearing when stocking up on freshly baked bread, essential oils and dreamcatchers.
(shorts)

3. THE ROAD TRIP PANT OF YOUR DREAMS

You may have been belting Madonna and eating cool ranch doritos for the past 8 hours, but your outfit says otherwise.
(pants)

4. THE "YOURE BASICALLY A MOVIE STAR" TOP

Accessorize with a box of twizzlers and a bag of buttery popcorn
(buy it here)

5. SNEAKS FOR SUNDAY STROLLS

The 21st century equivalent of double velcro easy steppers.
(shop similar)

6. A FRESH APPROACH TO PATRIOTISM.

Because who doesn't want to match the fireworks AND the salsa.
(similar top)

Lepoard: From Loathe to Love.

I'm not sure if you're really supposed to take fashion cues from The Food Network, but I certainly did! Back in the good old days, a contestant on some cheesy food competition show traumatized Emily and I for life with her disturbing over use and abuse of leopard print. (#5 in our code of friendship, "NEVER wear leopard print"!)

It's taken me a little while (like, 5 years) to recover from the nightmare of Penny Dividi. I bought a leopard belt a few months ago and it was terrifying and freeing, all in one! And as my Christmas list wish seems to be brimming with leopard print... I kinda feel like I'm letting my 13 year old self down.

Fashion trends you've made peace with? Do tell!
ps: photos from my boyfriend pinterest, follow me there! 

Hashtag OOTD

I don't think I ever thought I would be posting an outfit here. I mean, never at a reasonable hour of the day have I thought this. Because this is not a fashion blog (duh) and I am not a fashion person (double duh). But a few weeks ago a friend and I began exchanging outfits and voila, hashtag ootd was born. And I have to say! Though I mock those cheesy instagram fashion people, don't be fooled by the term selfie. These are shots are way harder than they look. We've finally come to the conclusion that its best when my face is excluded, because my face can really mess up a lot of things!

Again, not totally sure why I'm posting these. I'm listening to a really good song and its kind of running any thinking i might be doing, but anyway! It was kinda funny to see what I wear every day and how my style is actually REALLY boring. but it's a good study, i suggest you do one from time to time.

Anyway, onto the cheese!

All I can say is, dresses are my favorite and praise the Lord for filters because I actually look somewhat tan here. The magic of photoshop should never be underestimated.

hashtag ootd, over and out! Thanks for all the good times!

PS: pretty much everything is from past seasons (...ahem, old.) The gold pin and striped dress are still current though, for those of you curious.

C is for citron

 

Is it weird that lemons and limes give me cuddly feelings?

I don't think so!

That being said, citron is just as cuddly! It's like a good old quilt and a steaming mug of cocoa on a rainy day. And of course, a good bit a procrastination mixed in. Those rainy days, shoot.

Anyway! Citron is one of my faves and yeah I could say yellow but I could also be boring, and that's boring. I could also try using some logic, but maybe not! Thumbs up for citron and that this ramble fest is coming to an end.

1. J.Crew   2. Anthropologie    3. Kate Spade Saturday     4. Target     5. Anthopologie

Having nothing to say but saying quite a lot anyhow...

Guys, this is kinda odd.

I really have NOTHING to say!

I mean, I could talk about how lazy I've been today or how sluggish the weather is. I could blab about how disgusting I look....not to mention the fact that my shirt has been backwards all day. Oh, and then there's the fact that I bought a head scarf and I'm not really sure how I feel about it. Some heads for made for scarves, Some not. The blunt truth my friends. I have a feeling my head will air on the not side of the issue, but I'm too nervous to try it on. And being nervous like that results in an informal staring contest with that dang headscarf wondering "Should i?"

Please, say no. I don't want want to feel inferior. Why is your head more headscarf worthy than mine?? Where did I go wrong? My poor, poor shaped cranium...rest in peace, beloved headscarf.

And since when did this post get all sad? And since when did I have something to say?

Two things about this: I did not use spell check, computer or brain version, I am sorta sorry if I spelled everything wrong. I'm also not sorry, because I was way to lazy to use either version. Thing two: Excuse the hideous gray. That I am sorry for, because I miss pink!

On another note, I tried on the headscarf. Let's just say my hypothesis was right. My head sorta looked like an eggplant.

Eggplant brain, over and out!

PS: Sophie wanted me to tell you, she really loves her new headscarf. her cranium is now fully in style.

A passion for.....never mind.

Guys, I'm not fashionable at all. I really push the "fake it till you make it" to it's limits. But nevertheless! I do enjoy shopping and fashion in general an immense amount. I have since I was a very little girl (or nut, your call.) and now I'm doomed!

That might be a little extreme.

Anyway, Since interviewing myself went quite nicely, I decided to go for round 2. Of course, tags are so 10 years ago, so I apologize for my not-quite-vintage-lameness. But, it was fun! That's basically the only deciding factors in decisions with me anyway, so I might as well put my pride on the line.

And in case there was any uncertainty, I would go with nut.

(original post)

1) How would you describe your style?
Please, don't judge my current apparel status of gym shorts and a t-shirt that should have been washed about 15 years ago, but ideally I go for classic with a twist. Classic, as in preppy and pretty and clean (?? hopefully everyone strives for that!) and with a twist because I also find wearing polka dot socks with gym shorts attractive. Just kidding....(ish)

2) What are your wardrobe staples?
Skirts and Dresses and really simple necklaces that you can wear with 80 bagillion things. Well, if I had 80 bagillion things.

3) Most wanted item?
A floral print dress. Because I always want a floral print dress, duh! But if you really must know, this is what I'm drooling over (unfortunately, it might actually be literally.)

 4) Favorite designer?
Guys, I am a girl with wine taste on  a water bottle budget. Dumb that down to a 15 year old and you will find me going through clearance racks like nobodies business. But hey, a girl can dream! and I do, and it's of J.Crew, Kate Spade, Shoshanna, Lilly Pulitzer and MADEWELL (!!!!!) Oh and Kenzie and Zoe Karssen. I think I spend too much time dreaming, maybe?

6) How much do you spend on clothing?
I seriously think everything I own is under $25. In our family, the way to survive is to bargain, barter and use coupon codes. It's like a modern day Hunger Games! Or, I guess an olden days one. Whatever. I have no idea what I'm talking about.

7) Favorite places to shop?
Target (because whoever said money can't buy happiness has clearly never been to Target.) Gap, Old Navy and Forever 21. I also really like Aeropostales basic shirts.

8) Favorite fragrance?
Forever Red from bath and body works. It's heaven and puppies and chocolate in a bottle. Basically, a lot of wonderful things.

9) Favorite way to have your hair?
Easy! Is that a style? Cause if so, it's ALL mine. I curl my hair a lot, but I also love buns and braids and anything that takes under ten minutes. Because clearly I have a busy schedule, House Hunters is on ALL day long!

10) What is your go to outfit when you don't have anything to wear?
A dress. A skirt. Something easy that does not involve thinking for more than 5 seconds. Who in the world has time for that anyway? I usually just grab sandals and my VB and I'm out the door.

That sounded so lame.

11) Most prized possession?
My Vera Bradley, I use it to death. And I loooove my glittery shoes. But they also love my feet to death so we sort of have a long distance relationship. It's better that way.

Feel free to tag yourself! Just don't say passion for fashion. It's a grievous offense. Except I just did.....

Pajama Vibes

Well, this is embarrassing. I'm publicly admitting I love my pajamas.

I know there are some people who can't get ANYTHING done when they are in their pajamas. I hear ya peeps. I mean, pajamas are for beds and beds don't accomplish much except sawing logs and making you get up late.

But then, there's me.

I on the other hand, am like a pajama dynamo. Of course, I have my lazy days where all I want to do is watch you tube videos. But then I also have my rock star pajama days where I'm practically shouting "I AM GOING TO CONQUER THE WORLD!"

Something along those lines.

I turn on my turbos and attack every speck of dust in site (pajamas, dusting - does it get any better?) You guys better watch out...I get pretty fierce in my pjs. And besides the fact that I've been rambling on about PAJAMAS FOR PETES SAKE, I was going to tell you that today was NOT a dynamo day. The pajama vibes were NOT flowing.

So I got dressed in my favorite dress, because when pj's aren't doing it for ya, you'd better stick to floral prints, my friend.

There are a few reasons I don't have a fashion blog.....Reason one: This post.

(and this one)

Gushing over glitter

On New Years day I convinced myself I needed new glittery shoes. Of course, who doesn't? It felt appropriate, since everyone seems to gush over sequins and glitter and gold around New Years. Not that I'm not gushing too....I'm more like "THESE ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE."

Gushing sounds better. More mature. Whatever.

Make your own: Ombre Shirt

 When I first saw a neon ombre shirt, I knew I had to make one. I can take neon in small doses, and ombre is just the way to do it! I wanted to do it relatively cheaply, so I picked up this shirt on sale at Target for $6 (Although, regular price is only $8!) And I will say that normally I don't wear v-necks, but I thought it worked for this. It made me feel a little weird, but hey. Let's call it expanding my horizons. An expansion of about 2 inches.

Anyhow, let's get on with it!

First gather these things, along with one cup of water. You also might want to use a different bottle than the one the Tumble Dye comes with - I found it didn't work so well. (And yes, Angela Merkel is really excited, Germany loves neon too!)

ONE: Spread out your shirt on the newspaper (you may want to layer a plastic bag under it, just in case there are any drips) 2: Begin spraying the shirt. You can start at the top or bottom. THREE: Add 1/2 - 1 tablespoon water to the dye. Shake it so it mixes. 4: Spray a little further down, about 3 inches. 5: Repeat steps 3 & 4 (as many times as you like). Let the shirt dry COMPLETELY. 6: Set the dye by drying the shirt in the dryer (you needed me to tell you this) for 20 minutes!

Oh, and if you happen to photograph your obmre adventure, maybe take a look at what's on the newspaper before hand. Just in case you happen to not notice the lady in a bikini cheering on your ombre adventures.

But, I really don't speak from personal experience.  Those hearts are really just there to show my love for neon. And my un-love for other things....(See above.)

Happy Neoning....if that is such a thing!
XOXO, Kryn

Going to Jerusalem

Not really.

Theoretically. Hypothetically. Moving on.

I have a weird habit of naming my clothes. Shocker! Not every piece, but certain things just need names, and by George, I'll give 'em one. I had my circus shorts, my picnic dress, the sausage necklace and so on.

So let me introduce my Jerusalem Sandals....

 They're perfect. They're comfy. They look biblical. Yeah, they are awesome. I loved them so much I didn't even want to take them off when I went to bed. I'm a dork like that. And really, I'm a dork like a lot of things.

 And for the record, I don't wear this skirt every day of my life. Just most. And on those days, I always seem to take photo's. Flowy skirts are inspiring I guess.

Do you have names for certain outfits or pieces of clothing?

xoxo, Kryn

PS: No, this is not become a solely based clothing blog. I've just prepared these quick posts since I'm busy.

Criminals go to tea parties

I'll admit it. Mixing patterns in an outfit was very risky to me. I'm not very daring when it comes my wardrobe. Give me shorts, a cute top, a colorful belt and a cardigan and I'm happy for life. Until I see a cute dress, but never mind. So when I got a new skirt I knew I wanted to try pattern mixing.

First I did research. Yes, me! Thank you, but I am just fine. I will spend more than 2 seconds thinking about something....as long as clothes are involved.

So apparently some can be successful while mixing patterns.

And then I tried it.

All in all, I'd rate this okay. A little weird and funky. It kind of looks like a bunch of criminals broke out of jail and went to a tea party. Which is not really cool. At all. I think I'd be scared and run off and leave my tea to be all cold. (But I wouldn't leave a cupcake. No Sir.) I think the patterns should be a little more monochromatic and softer - the black lines are a little harsh.

So, I crossed of a goal. But I'm not totally sure it's an outfit I'd wear again.

How do you mix patterns?

Love, Kryn

PS: This crosses off another goal! huzzah!

Color Phases: Emerald

I go in color phases. It started with lemon yellow, then went to bubblegum pink. Now, it's emerald. Trust me when I say, I've NEVER liked emerald. I don't know whats going on, but all the sudden I'm loving colors I used to hate. Well, I'm just weird. But we already knew that.

And I totally forgot to site these when I was saving the pictures, so I honestly have no idea where some of these are from. Except the second to last one. Marc Jacobs, $400. Oh, except it's on sale! For the low, low price of $298. Not totally what I'd call a sale.

What colors do you love?

xoxo Kryn.

PS: The Awesomeness payed off! Aside from having the same swim suit as 20 other eight year old's, the swim meet went really well and I even improved lot of my times. I also ate breakfast at McDonalds. I just wanted to tell you.

Hair Envy

Hair has never been my thing. I am always too busy looking at peoples clothes to notice their hair, even as cute as it may be. In fact, once I got the style I have not (which is not much of a style) I totally stopped looking at hair. I'm getting my hair cut in 2 weeks, and I so I've been on the lookout for some cute styles. Have you ever seen "The touch the feel of cotton" commercials?  The other night I saw Zooey Deschanel and I actually got past her adorable outfits and looked at her hair.

 Seriously, how cute is she? I love her bangs. And dress. So I think I need to grow my hair out, And then acquire this dress and dye my hair. Then I'll be set.

What do you think?

Enough hair talk - this is the sweetest dress ever.

What I would wear: Valentines day

I'm not wearing anything uber exciting today. Just a dress, tights and my old standby: a cardigan. I'm not into going over the top for valentines day. But, I'm sure I would go over the top if I had enough money to buy any of these things...
What are you wearing this valentines day?