Overdose

Okay, so I have pictures backed up from the weekend. My camera is hard to work sometimes... My mom decided to buy herself a "vacation" camera over Christmas break last year. It was 4 megapixels more than my then modest 10, so needless to say I negotiated a trade. I'm also into nail polish, makeup, and lots of other things as you will soon learn. I snapped a shot of my week old polish before I took it off:

This is OPI Black shatter over a cheap lime green by NK. It reminded me of the Incredible Hulk, Mountain Dew, and maybe a cool tricked out ride. I chose to call the combo "Dew the Hulk". Lame? Maybe.

Apologies for the insanely close foot shot, but its a great nude color and I wanted it to be seen. It's from OPI's ballerina line for Sephora... "Leotard-Optional". Being a dancer I'm pretty sure I gained a little bit more pleasure than I should have in the clever name!

Come as You Are?

Everyone who goes to church on Easter Sunday traditionally whips out their best AND sometimes most flamboyant dresses, hats, and suits. I decided to wear a blazer that I caught at a thrift last year around this time, but couldn't think of what occasion was appropriate.
Royal Blue + Gold buttons + built in stripe patches + strong shoulder= Love.

Blazer- Thrifted
Skirt- Macy's
Shoes- Cathy Jean
Earrings- Thrifted

Hello, Humidity.

If you live in DC, you pretty much get used to the unpredictable weather...but Geez! One day its sweaters...

Then the next day its near 80 degrees (and usually there is no transition day)! Its hard out here for a fashion enthusiast trying to dress weather appropriately.

Ah well, they say embracing change is the best (and only) way to handle it! xoxoxoxo

Sweater: Ross
Scarf: Thrifted
Jeans: Levis(Marshalls)
Sheer Dress: Thrifted
Hat: JCPenny's Men's department
Peace earrings: A gift from a friend
Bracelets: Thrifted/ Mom's vintage jewelry stash

Genesis.

My first post! I've wanted to start a fashion blog for about a year now, but haven't found the gumption to go through with it. Well here we are: My name is Shannon White, I'm from Atlanta, GA, and I am about three weeks away from graduating from Howard University undergrad in Washington, DC. More info to come later, but let's get to it. The inspiration for this outfit started with suspenders and kind of exploded from there. I have the slight suspicion I look like a Great Depression Era Farmer...but in a good way (I hope). I was at my boyfriend's church to see a Easter Play... super cute and funny complete with bad over-acting adults and kids forgetting their lines! He is also graduating in a couple of weeks.. Hat: JCPenny's Men Section, Button Down: NY&Co.,Sweater: Target, Suspenders: Thrifted, Pants: Levi's boyfriend pants, Shoes: Bought yeeaarrss ago from Wetseal