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12.9.11

RED PANTS

For those of you who have been to Spain, you know that these people dress to the 9's at all hours of the day. For those of you who have not been here, be warned: if you are not wearing a put-together outfit, you will immediately be marked as a tourist. Men here rock their button downs, jeans, and whatever else at all hours. Women tend to stick with dresses or skirts, or jeans and a nice top. The children here wear fancy clothing at all hours. Think your Sunday best, and then wear it all week long.

Well, for the past week my friend Meredith Wholley and I have been obsessing about the obvious fall trend; red pants. They're everywhere here. And the best part was that I saw them at Urban Outfitters and was about to buy them and didn't. Man, did I regret that decision! But the good thing is that we found a pair each today while perusing the shops. Plus, they were a lot cheaper than the ones that were at Urban. So hey, I got a Spanish version.

People here love their fashion. You can't walk down the street without someone carrying a Zara or H&M bag. While it's refreshing, it's also a lot of work. Unlike in the United States, one can't roll out of bed and roll to class. Clothes need to match (and be presentable) and hair needs to be fixed. Also, flip-flops are almost out of the question (although I admit to wearing a pair, but they're dressy).

On another front, I have begun to book a trip to Barcelona for the beginning of October. We even went so far as to book tickets for a huge music event that's happening there, which is supposedly comparable to Pretty Lights, but much much cooler. It's called Sensation Barcelona, or something like that. And it. looks. awesome.

That's all I've got here! Hasta luego!

6.8.11

Lovin my new Michael Kors

I have been looking everywhere for the perfect raincoat. I used to wear my black Northface raincoat, but then I decided that looks too "college girl hanging out at the Lacrosse game" and had begun looking for something that would work. Also, in Spain they tend to dress a little more "classic" and a little less "American-casual", so there was that too. We Americans really do dress pretty jenky compared to the rest of the world. Finally I found what I was looking for, thanks to Michael Kors!

The sleeves roll up, it's fancy-but-not-too-fancy, and I can wear it on the way to the gym on or on the way out for the night! Perfect!

14.7.11

If you shop at Forever 21 you must read this blog

...and you must have a good sense of humor!

Recently I started back up reading the blog WTForever21 and I am not lying when I tell you this shit is so funny!

Basically what happens is this ingenious blog writer checks out all the random shit Forever 21 puts out for sale. If you have ever stepped foot in a Forever 21, you know that half of the stuff is legit, and the rest of it looks like it's for baby hookers/psychopaths. Like, I can't believe I didn't think of this myself! I literally go in to Forever 21 and think to myself "who the fuck thought this was a good idea?". That's where my girl picks it up and makes a post out of it by adding a hilarious one-liner that I should have thought of myself.

Seriously, if you shop at Forever 21 (which I know is most of you ladies out there) please check out this blog. You boyfriends and guy friends/dads/brothers who got dragged along will probably find it entertaining as well!

12.7.11

crop it off

Flashback to the 90's everyone... the crop top has returned! This style may not be for everyone, as I have seen and heard from many people, but I can't help but love it. I think they are super cute, and paired with the right thing, can be a fun outfit for any girl brave enough to rock one. Plus, one more motivation to hit the gym super hard (as if we needed another, right?). I might be the only one of your friends who swear the 90s were the greatest decade, but I will stand by my love for boy bands and bad style forever. Don't hate!

Enjoy!

crop top by sarahingles featuring cotton shirts

Otis Maclain short sleeve shirt
$128 - new.amrag.com

Miss Selfridge cotton shirt
£17 - missselfridge.com

Sass Bide cropped shirt
$180 - superette.co.nz

Current/Elliott current elliott boyfriend jeans
$195 - net-a-porter.com

Oasis denim shorts
£28 - oasis-stores.com

Rag Bone short skirt
£63 - theoutnet.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs motorcycle boots
$350 - barneys.com

Lanvin gold flat
£320 - brownsfashion.com

Missoni ballet flat
$425 - simplysoles.com

9.7.11

I'm loving Free People

If you know me at all you know that my three favorite stores to shop for myself are Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, although my budget is usually a little more Forever 21. I love the sheik style of Anthropologie, the every day trend of Urban Outfitters, and the rugged bohemian look of Free People. Yes, I realize I am supporting essentially the same company, but I can't help what I like, right?!

I find myself looking over their websites repeatedly, hoping there is some kind of awesome sale that calls "Sarah, buy me!". I have their catalogs spread throughout my house, and could probably recite to you the page design in order. The collection I am obsessing over currently is the line from Free People.

Here are some of the things I decided I need to have in tow for Spain: