On Wednesday night I FINALLY saw The Dark Knight Rises with my roommate and our other best friend.  I won't spoil you, but I will say that it was insanely amazing!!! My favorite of the trilogy at this point, I need to see it a few more times to really decide though, ha ha.

I wanted to wear my new sweater and shorts and luckily enough they work perfectly together! This has to be one of my favorite outfits in a while, along with when I wore my T by Alexander Wang skirt! Sorry in advance for the photo overload, I couldn't pick my favorites!

Sweater: LAUREN Ralph Lauren (Good Will) $9, Shorts: Zara, Flats: H&M $13, Bag: LAUREN Ralph Lauren gift, Bracelet: 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors


I'm also going to start using this widget so you can recreate my looks!

And, last but not least, here's my "I'M GOING TO SEE BATMAN" jump.

A few new items I've acquired over the past week.  First up is a pair of denim shorts from the Zara sale, I love these because you can wear them high waisted (left) or boyfriend style (right.) Next is a Zara blazer I've had my eye on for a while...unfortunately they were out of my size so I had to get the next size up, not sure how I feel about it.  I had some Harry Potter advertising money in my PayPal so I don't feel bad spending how much I spent, ha ha. If it were "real money" I would.

Lastly is a blue and cream striped Lauren by Ralph Lauren sweater I snapped up at Good Will on Tuesday for $9!  It is a size Large so it's slouchy on me, but that makes it even more perfect! The only problem is it is a bit uneven, the slits on the side aren't both on the side...one is in the back. Oh well, who will be looking at that anyway?!

Have you gotten anything new (and on sale) lately?!

It was quite hot and sunny yesterday, resulting in photo taking being rather difficult. I didn't want to spend too long fiddling with my camera so, unfortunately, these are the only okay shots of my outfit.  I wore this to go out to lunch with some friends and then I stopped at Good Will for a quick browse.  I walked out with a Ralph Lauren sweater and Monsters Inc. & The Incredibles on DVD! You'll see the sweater tomorrow when I post some of my other new items (hint: ZARA!)

P.S. Who loves Stevie Wonder's album Hotter Than July which, obviously, is the inspiration for my post title?  As you all know (from me saying it a million times) I'm an oldies music girl, thanks to my parent's having excellent taste in music.  

Top: Express $35, Skirt: abercrombie & fitch girls $12, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW) $35, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Necklace: Vanessa Mooney giveaway win, Watch: Michael Kors

I have decided to sell this Jason Wu for Target dress because it doesn't get as much love as it deserves (I've worn 3 times including this post).  But before selling it I thought I would give it one last hurrah! If you're interested you can buy it at my Tictail store! So far it's the only item, but I may add more eventually...

P.S. Is anyone planning on going to Lucky FABB (NYC) in September?! I got my early access ticket yesterday. Tickets will be on sale for everyone tomorrow (Wednesday)! I'm so excited, it's going to be my first conference (I could never go before) but I'm also a bit nervous...WHAT TO WEAR?!

Dress: Jason Wu for Target, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang $20, Bangles: Burlington Coat Factory $7, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card

This Saturday my roommate and I went to our favorite restaurant, The Chowder Pot, for lunch. SO GOOD! We are obsessed with the honey butter bread. It was a very nice day weather-wise, so I was actually able to be somewhat stylish with my blazer and booties. In other news, last week I got my Parsons course booklet because I've been thinking of taking some online courses in fashion! Now I need to decide if I should do non-credit or credit, credit is 3 times the price so I'm leaning toward non-credit because I'm not made of money. ;)

One of the good things about not having to actually go into an office anymore is that I can make use of my smaller purses (I only have three.) I'm sure you've noticed I've been using my little Marc by Marc Jacobs purse more often. Arnold, my big Marc by Marc Jacobs purse, is getting a rest after being used almost every day for a year.

Blazer: Jones New York $40, Tank: Hollister $6, Shorts: Zara, Booties: No.704b. (DSW) $20, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors

If you are a long time follower you will have seen this Marc Jacobs blazer quite a few times [here, here, here and more]. It was one of the first, if not THE first, designer pieces I bought. It was 2006 and I spent a whopping $80 on it, not bad when it probably retailed for over $400.  I fell in love with it after I saw it on Emma Watson in 2005 and made it my mission to find it, I am still in search of this one from a photoshoot she did in Teen Vogue the same year which is also Marc Jacobs. (And one Rory Gilmore wore...I have a Marc Jacobs addiction)


I am still searching for the next size up on eBay because mine is a little small. There are a couple available right now, but unfortunately I need a size 8 because of my shoulders and because these run a bit small (I'm usually a 4 or 6 in jackets)...if you are interested: Size 4 $55 | Size 4 $72

I wasn't planning on leaving my house yesterday but after lunch I decided to call my dentist to make an appointment since I haven't been in a year (oops...) and they happened to have an opening at 4:30! Gotta love when things work out nicely like that, I got it all over with in a day. It was hot out but I knew that the office would be a bit chilly (as most offices are) so I wanted to wear something that would keep me cool outside but not freeze inside. Solution: this Splendid top (which is actually part of a tank dress/top combo!) It's breezy but has sleeves...

Top: Splendid (net-a-porter sale) $48, Skirt: made from old dress, Sandals c/o Sseko Designs, Bangles: old, Rings: Mom's, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Watch: Michael Kors


But, as nature would have it, a short while after I took the above photos thunderstorms decided to roll in making it impractical to be wearing a skirt that could be blown in the wind.  I do wear shorts under skirts/dresses but I would still prefer to not give people a show. ;)  So I switched the skirt for some American Eagle boyfriend jeans and off I went!

I have been obsessed with this T by Alexander Wang skirt for quite some time and finally made the plunge with my net-a-porter store credit. I love this skirt because it's so versatile, you can wear it long, super short and any length in between! Originally I was going to wear it with a black top but decided to be a bit more fun for it's first outing!

Skirt: T by Alexander Wang, Top: Urban Outfitters $8, Sandals: Target $15, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors

Saturday was my cousin Jill's wedding and it was so fun! The ceremony was beautiful and then we danced the night away at the reception.  Except for me...I don't dance, but I can do the Twist. I did dance to Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls but most of the other songs were new, which if you know me, you know I hate new stuff.  It was so great seeing my cousins in Ohio, we don't get to see them that often, I just wish we had more time...

I'm not going to post pictures of other people, to respect their privacy, so here are some photos of me! And, if you could spare a few minutes, please "heart" my video for a contest!

Dress: Burberry London splurge, Wedges: Burberry (The Outnet) $80, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Jewelry: Acanthus Gemma necklace (giveaway win), c/o OASAP watch, assorted mixed metal bangles

Me, my aunt and the lovely couple in the background

It was so hot that we stood over vents to keep cool (me & my cousin)

I've prepared this post in case I was too tired last night to form coherent words from being in the car all day (again) so if you see this post, "Hi from Thursday!" Anywayyyy, Thursday I was checking out Shopbop and came across this gorgeous Nanette Lepore firefly dress. It is seriously perfection! I love the shape, color, print, etc., but not the price tag, so I'll have to wait for a huge sale. Have any pieces caught your eye lately?