What I wore: Episode 5

August 13, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

Here is an outfit I’m wearing to see my best friend today. The crop top is thrifted, the cardigan is from the Gap, the belt is stolen from my mother and the shorts were purchased at Marshall’s.

What I wore: Episode 4 (combined with) People who I think are pretty much the greatest ever: My best friend (Read on…)

August 8, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

So here are a few photos of a very simple look I wore a couple of weeks ago for a really intense (semi-grungy) photo shoot with my best friend Sam. She’s an amateur photographer with loads of talent and oodles of pizzazz (see, here’s the people who I think are the greatest ever part) who […]

Songs I love: I’ll find a way, Let her go.

August 5, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

A few songs I adore: “I’ll find a way” – Rachael Yamagata This song is just really mellow and sweet and slow, and I find it both crazy romantic and bittersweet. “Let Her Go” – Passenger This song has actually made its appearance on the radio and is gaining notoriety, with a ton of views […]

Songs I love: The Weight of Us, I’m Shakin’, Use It.

July 31, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

Here are the music videos for a few songs I’ve had on repeat today. Happy listening! Sanders Bohlke: The Weight of Us: Rooney: I’m Shakin’ The New Pornographers: Use It

Notes on my Hatred for Reading Snobs, from a Lit Major

July 29, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

So, here’s my first post about books, because a conversation with my grandparents the other day got me thinking about reading, and the way that people tend to place the reading of certain books (e.g. Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, which I’ve read) over the reading of others (e.g. corny fantasy novels, which I’ve also read). […]

Style Stars: SJP, Carrie Bradshaw

July 25, 2013 by shewritesandwindowshops

Sorry guys, I couldn’t resist. Besides living by a few life and style mantras that I absolutely adore/relate to, Carrie Bradshaw combines high fashion with a unique personal style to create something luxe, over-the-top and genuinely Carrie. There is nothing that I appreciate more than someone who isn’t afraid to look ridiculous, but never does–because […]