Fashion Uniform

Hello beauties! College has been getting the absolute most of me. If I'm now working or at a club, I'm in class. It's draining! But it's also oh, so worth it. Amongst all the academic chaos, however, I've found my way to a cozy and cool fashion uniform. Don't get me wrong, though, I'm not talking grey sweatsuit uniform. I'd rather wear culottes than get caught in that (aka, I would never). Basically, my fashion uniform became an interesting patterned piece with a bright colored piece topped (or... footed) with a nice pair of heeled booties. The above outfit is one of my favorites to wear when it's warmer out, and I got to break it out in the 60º weather of the Boston weekend. I love this combination! There's nothing that makes me happier than birds, bright red, and a sunny day.

What's your go-to fashion "uniform?"

Lucky Number 7

I've been back at school for over a month now since coming back from winter break, and I already miss it. I took this photoshoot right before I left and right after I found this lucky number 7 sweater in my mom's closet (it's mine now). This has got to be my favorite sweater now, though, and it totally reminds me of home. The funny thing is, number 7 really is my lucky number, so the fact that I dug it out of my mom's sweaters and really feel connected to it is so funny! Every time I peep it in my closet. I just think of being back at home with my family with the freedom to dress for warmer weather -- Boston definitely does not give you warm weather on a usual basis. This lucky number 7 sweater is probably my favorite thing in my outfit right now.

Do you have a lucky number or something in your closet that reminds you of home?

the grand return

Old Navy Top-$24.94 & Jeans-$34.94 / Liz Claiborne Nude Heels (Similar-$22.99) / Consignment Necklace (Similar-$18.00) / Thrifted Bag (Similar on eBay-at your own risk!)

Cue the trumpets... Lichtenstyle is officially back! And I mean, back and better than ever! The main difference around here is that Lichtenstyle is no longer just a fashion blog, but it's one focused on showing you amazing fashions on a super shoestring budget (aka, a student's budget. aka, my budget). Isn't that exciting? This is something that will give me infinite ideas and inspiration to keep Lichtenstyle alive.

What else is in store, you ask? You'll just have to wait and see. For now, here's what you can find new around the site:
• All old posts have been updated! Why not try going back and rereading your favorite post?
• Prices have been added to items, check it out.
• Speaking of items, all linked pieces have updated links, which means you can totally go buy that shirt you were sad sold out now.
• New theme! I mean, isn't it awesome?! I #loveit.
• The pages have been updated, and new categories added, making it easier for you to find what you're looking for.

All in all, I'm really excited for this chapter of Lichtenstyle to begin, and I'm so happy you guys are coming along for the ride.

What do you think of Lichtenstyle's new look?

cozy sweater, cold day

Sweater-$19.99 / Scarf (Similar-$19.00) / Jeans-$34.50 / Shoes (Similar-$34.99)
Bag-Gifted (Similar-$27.90)
I'm baaaaaaack. Like, hopefully really back. The problem was that my camera charger is gone. I think forever. And, sure, I could just wander over to the battery store and buy a new one, but that takes effort, and that sounds gross. So, for a quick fix, I am currently using my old Kodak camera until I can muster up the energy to go buy a new battery. So, until then, enjoy these kind of grainy but still super cute outfit photos. Yep, that's about right.

Okay, now I'm going to get real with you guys for a second. My hair is pink. Like, pink, pink. And I love it. What do you all think? The purple was okay, but I really, really love this pink. Expect it for a while, because I'm not letting it go anywhere.

I really missed posting here, and one of my resolutions in 2015 is to start posting more regularly, so I'm going to do just that. I'm going to start with Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Tuesdays being "Try This Tuesday" and Thursdays being an outfit from my own mind. I'm super excited to start this blog back up. Let me know what you think about my hair in the comments!

ttt // comfy knits

Inspiration / Sweater (Similar-$24.95) / Top (Similar-$7.50) / Jeans (Last seen here)
Boots (Last seen here) / Bag (Similar-$9.99)
New feature alert! New feature alert! I am super excited to share with you something I've been working on for a while. You know when you're scrolling through my Pinterest (ahem) and you find an outfit you reeeeally love or that you totally think you can recreate, so you pin it? But then that outfit sits in your board and is completely forgotten? I understand; I used to do that too. Not anymore, though - say hello to Try This Tuesday!

Triple T (as I affectionately call it) is a weekly blog post where I take an outfit that I found on Pinterest and fell in love with and show you how I recreated it! Keep in mind this is not "oh this outfit is kind of close, it'll work" kind of inspiration, but it's more of "oh i have a super similar clothing... it's almost an exact match" kind of inspiration. Don't worry, you'll understand as the feature develops.

Overall, I'm just super excited to be evolving Lichtenstyle in the kind of direction I've been planning for a while. I can't wait to see what happens next, and I hope you come along for the ride!

(i wish they belonged to my) boyfriend jeans

Jeans-$36.94 / Top (Last seen here) / Bag (Similar-$21.00) / Shoes (Similar-$24.97)
First of all, did I not already improve on my posing? I told you guys that it's all about being in the swing of things!

Anyway, I was looking through my post drafts and found one that was going to be my first new post when I reopened this blog and it was, believe it or not, a youtube video! It was of me explaining all about m new style and the new, darker kinds of clothes I was going to be wearing, but then I look at outfits like this, and I think "what was I thinking in that video?" There are definitely times when my style will differ to be darker, but there will be times when it looks like this as well. I've since deleted that video and moved on to just showcasing how I love to dress and, hopefully, what you love to see. Cheers to self-understanding.

boots & stripes

Banana Republic Sweater (Similar-$29.00) / Hello Glam Shirt (Similar-$24.99) / Old Navy Jeans (Last seen here) // Matisse Boots (Last seen here) / Francesca's Necklace (Last seen here)
Longchamp Bag (Last seen here)

So... I'm blonde. Surprise! I bet you weren't expecting that! It's been a long time coming, but I absolutely love the color, and I'm so glad to call myself a part of the blonde club. It's still weird for me sometimes, like looking up and just seeing my head full of blonde hair. I'm not 100% used to it... it's just... weird.

I'm also getting better at posing for photographs! Hooray! Maybe I won't look as awkward with my limbs as I usually do. You be the judge (#stillawk).

I'm excited to get posting again. I absolutely missed the blogging life and am so excited to be back!

crc // snowed in

Gap Sweater (Similar-$29.00) & Top (Similar-$19.99) | Old Navy Jeans (Last Seen Here)
& Shoes (Last Seen Here) | Monogram Necklace (Last Seen Here)

Happy Closet Remix Challenge day 8!
So it looks like I won't have my computer for the next week or two, so please excuse any late posts / poorly editted ones. I'm doing what I can with what I have. I will be posting, though, so I hope you enjoy it! I can guarantee this will probably be my last #CRC post for this challenge... it was fun while I did it!

crc // stripes & dots

Gap Sweater (Similar-$22.80) | J. Crew Pants (Last Seen Here) / Target Heels (Similar-$27.94)
Old Navy Shirt (Similar-$19.99)

Happy Closet Remix Challenge day 7!
Okay, listen, I kind of cheated on today's challenge outfit. It's 20 degrees here and I have absolutely nothing that is equipped for those kinds of temperatures! So, naturally, I raided my mom's closet. Good thing she had this baby. Warm, functional, stylish... it's the whole package. Thanks mom! Also, don't tell the closet remix challenge police. I promise I won't do it ever again for the rest of the 30 days.

On the other hand, you know how it was 60 degrees yesterday? Yeah, well, it snowed today. Isn't nature awesome? Just as you're about to enjoy the warm weather, snow just dumps on your head. Cool. Awesome. Thanks Mother Nature. I'm running out of snow clothes, though, do you mind warming it up? Much appreciated xo