Hair Cuts, Makeup Looks, and More!

Wow, it's been awhile! Unfortunately grad school has left less time for posting but the need to look professional while still being myself has created more time for actual style. I haven't been taking many pictures except of make up looks I do have a makeup haul to review from Ulta, including the Naked 3 Palette AND orders from both Shiro and Fyrinnae Cosmetics coming in, so I will be doing reviews on that.

I'm still exploring makeup so I might or might not make a video (I don't know how much of my blunders I want to make public, lol) and I'm still figuring out how to work with my face without resorting to copious amounts of contouring (more on my beef against contouring later). I will also be continuing my Year in Retrospect series. So that's what's coming up for the rest of the year! Here are a few looks I've been rocking:

Grad Life

My most fundamental job is as a student. As a history grad, primary, hands-on research is paramount and this April I had the opportunity to travel to Tuskegee, Alabama. It was a trip of many firsts, as it was my first time driving out-of-town overnight by myself, my first out-of-town research experience, my first time visiting another institutions archives, etc. I was excited! I wanted to represent myself as a committed and well put-together student representing Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Let's be forreal, though; I was in my comfortable traveling/studying clothes complete with Crocs. I compromised by doing up my face and hair.

Driving through Alabama

In the bathroom taking pics because that's what grad students do

My trip was mostly successful and I was able to spend an hour or two just walking around and taking pictures on my phone.The Tuskegee University campus is the definition of well-appointed and the effort that has gone into preservation of the historic buildings is obvious. All together the effect was beautiful.

Tuskegee university Archives; where I conducted some of my research

The historic home of Booker T. Washington 

About to get on the road again.

Heading home to Tallahassee!

Inspired by Music

The weather is warming up and that's making me think of some of my favorite artists who might be playing concerts this summer. Here are a few outfits I wouldn't mind wearing to see Kendrick Lamar, Orion Rigel Dommisse, Cold Specks, or Best Coast or mind wearing while I'm just running errands and listening to their music.

I'm Real, I'm Real, I'm Really Really Real... by thebookofstyle featuring anna sui cosmetics

Just Female , $45 / Crop tank, $48 / Lace shapewear, $31 / Black jewelry / Miss Selfridge silver bangle / Anna Sui cosmetic

A Faceless Death by thebookofstyle featuring alexander wang backpack

Alexander Wang backpack, $585 / Eddie Borgo costume jewellery, $200 / Betsey Johnson / GOLDEN GOOSE Sneakers

Holland by thebookofstyle featuring a gold chain bracelet

Marc by Marc Jacobs faded jeans, $270 / mae ankle wrap heels / Madewell gold chain bracelet / ZIIO bangle jewelry, $305 / Jolita Jewellery skull stud earrings / Plastic jewelry / Cowgirl jewelry

Crazy For You, Baby by thebookofstyle featuring a studded backpack

Vegan shoes, $46 / Steve Madden studded backpack / Aurora Bread Basket / Super Bowl Snacks / Château Cheval Blanc 1996, $975

Poetic Justice by thebookofstyle featuring a lace cami

Therapy lace cami, $5.00 / Skirt, $180 / White lace flat / Vintage bridal jewelry / Dangle earrings / Star bracelet / Topshop / Alkemie / Silver ring / Body jewellery

Goths Surviving Summer 2013

Goths Surviving Summer 2013 by thebookofstyle featuring peacock earrings

AllSaints lace dress, $41 / Jeremy Laing tank dress / Velvet top, $29 / Sweater, $130 / Billabong / Ann Demeulemeester / Maison Martin Margiela , $555 / Jenni Kayne pointy toe shoes / Christopher Kane leather handbag / Peacock earrings / Ralph Lauren Home Delevan Leather and Twill Trunk - Black, $1,980 / Girls tops, dresses, skirts and pants. Go figure! - Cotton On, $34 / Large Emergency Bag

Floridian Winter 2013

The End of the End of the Beginning

So this year I will be incorporating more writing into this blog The Book of Style and keeping *most* of my Polyvore sets on my tumblr, The Appendix to The Book of Style as the photos are supposed to be supporting content for my actual thought on fashion.What this hopefully means is more content and more personal/meaningful writing on my part. So yay! Onto the good stuff...

lilacs // lilacs and champagne