Time for Sweaters, Still Time for Shorts

The weather is getting to that point where in the sun it's still hot! But in the shade it's getting chilly. There's time to wear shorts, but in a fall fashion sort of way. You can pair them with tights, socks like I did or thigh high boots. For a top you can choose a sweater, cute hoodie or long flowing blouse.
We know we aren't ready to give our shorts up, but we are totally ready for sweaters. That's why I put the two together!
I wore an H&M collared sweater with leather shorts from Plato's Closet. Adding some thigh high socks and an Urban Outfitters cargo jacket for extra warmth!
It was also a good day for a smoothie. The City Gourmet at the corner of my school makes so tasty sandwiches and healthy smoothies. I made my smoothie my little prop! My photographer, Megan, and I met some adorable puppies on this shoot too. One was a tiny, white Pomeranian named Thor! It was a beautiful day for lunch with friends and small shoot in the park!
Wear those shorts as long as possible!

- Mik
Photography: Megan Madden

The Mannel

I've been obsessing lately over this flannel that actually belongs to my wonderful boyfriend/iPhone photographer for the blog, Gannon. I bought it for him for Christmas and I hadn't actually worn it myself until this summer. It's basically amazing. Probably the most amazing flannel ever. It's thick, warm and stylish for an edgy look. I call this the Mannel. I'm probably not the first one to name this look that, but it totally fits. It's a man flannel or Mannel. I like to think its a chic way to wear your boyfriends clothes. So I say find your favorites of your boyfriends clothes and make them your own. I've worn this flannel a few different ways. Today I went with the look that makes me look pantsless which, I find takes some confidence to do if you're not okay with people looking at you funny. Actually underneath Gannon's H&M flannel is a pair of high waisted leather shorts from Platos Closet ($6!). Even though they never buy my clothes they have some cute ones. For shoes I chose quilted, black Doc Martens that I found for $40 at Off Broadway Shoes in Syracuse. 

I think this look can translate into any boyfriend out there. Maybe he has a sweater you like or a cool hoodie. Rock it your way!

- mik 

The Ultimate Kimono

This summer kimonos have been a huge trend. And frankly I hope they stick around. Kimonos are comfortable, fun and can customize any casual day look. But I find there is a trick to finding the perfect kimono. When things are trending we tend to buy a lot of that item during that period of time. For kimonos I own two, one was gift, the other I wanted to be the one perfect one that matched all my styles. I found this floral skull patterned kimono in an unlikely place, Hot Topic. In my angsty teenage years I shopped there a ton. I haven't purchased buy one get one 1/2 off band tees in a long time, but on a whim decided to go in. I LOVED EVERYTHING (my unexpected reaction). And this kimono was just the beginning of a Hot Topic store raid. Everything in stores was buy one get one half off and I can't wait to go back. They've really stepped up their game! 

I paired my kimono with an urban outfitters cropped tank and forever21 destroyed shorts. 

Lastly I took some inspiration from my favorite singer, LIGHTS, and wore my combat boots with my shorts. She rocks her boots like no one else. Check her out! New album out September 23rd and two new singles "Up We Go" and "Portal" out now! 

- mik