The Cheez-It Diet

Mustard Yellow cardigan (Target, $20). Brown striped tee (Forever 21, $12). Skinny jeans (Gordman’s, $15). Brown fur scarf (Carol, gift). Gold bracelets (Michelle, gift). Tan ankle booties (Baker’s, $30).

Estimated Cost of The Cheez-It Diet Look: $77

Okay, so story behind today’s look name. As I’m sure most of you are unaware, I am currently working on my Fall/Winter 2013 collection that will debut at the end of next month. That said, I really don’t have a lot of time for anything including time to sit down and eat. Well there’s that and sleep, but I’m straying from my story.

Today, in a rush, I grabbed my box of Cheez-It’s out of the pantry to munch on throughout the day at work. I know what you’re thinking, ‘What a healthy meal’. To that I say, suck it. They were reduced fat. Get on my level.

Anyway, my friend and fellow designer, Paulie Gibson, came into work today. Immediately, he spotted my box of snackie-poo’s and wanted some. He too, is working on his collection and has no time to eat. Of course, I shared my snacks and hence today’s name was dubbed after doing the standard haute couture hunch pose with the Cheez It box.

‘Lauren, what’s your secret to losing soo much weight?’. (Holds box of Cheez It’s in hunch pose with sexy look on face) ‘I’m on the Cheez-It Diet’.

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. October 23, 2012.

Does My Aztec Look Okay?

Aztec print leggings (VICTROLA, $30). Mustard Yellow sweater (Forever 21, $25). Green bracelet (Kris, gift). Cognac boots (Target, $25). Buddy Holly glasses (NY Chinatown, $5).

Estimated Cost of Does My Aztec Look Okay? Look: $85

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. October 23, 2012.

Mustard Cheech

Mustard Yellow Cardigan (Target, $20). Animal print jumpsuit (Forever 21, $17). Black tights (Target, $8). Combat boots (Target, $25). Black belt (Dirty Amy D, gift). Gold necklace (Forever 21, $5). Black beret (H&M, $8).

Estimated Cost of Mustard Cheech: $83

School Nerd Chic

Lightwash denim buttondown (Target, $15). Mustard Yellow sweater (Forever 21, $15). Buddy Holly glasses (New York Chinatown, $5). Black and white polka dot skirt (Forever 21, $8).  Tweed ballet flats (Mom, gift).

Estimated Cost of School Nerd Chic: $43

You Are Like Soo Smart Looking

Black and white polka dot jumpsuit (Value Village, $3). Mustard Yellow cardigan(Target, $15). Pearl necklace (vintage, inherited). Buddy Holly glasses (New York Chinatown, $5). Saddle shoes (Amazon.com, $10). White socks with black ruffles (VICTROLA, $7).

Estimated Cost of You Are Like Soo Smart Looking: $40

I initially purchased this jumpsuit at the thrift store and did some minor adjustments for a little bit of updating. Changed out the buttons and shortened the pants to make them “bubble”. Just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a fortune to look cool. Ya know, I’ve been thinking lately about how much fun people used to make of me when I would wear my Buddy Holly glasses out and about. Now, it seems like everyone (and probably their mom) is wearing them. Makes them a little less cool, but I love them too much to care.

Let your freak flag fly.

Maybe even in saddle shoes with ruffled socks.

That’s how my freak flag flows.

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. March 13, 2012.

Everybody Do The Polka

Yellow silk top (Forever 21, $25). Polka dot skirt (Forever 21, $10). Leopard print flats (Target, $9). Black heart necklace (Gordman’s, $8). Bracelets (gift).

Estimated Cost of Everybody Do The Polka Look: $52

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. February 16, 2012.

BumbleBeyyyyyy

Mustard Yellow Cardigan (Target, $15). B&W striped maxi dress (Forever 21, $5). Black Combat boots (Target, $25). Black bracelets (Amy D, gift). Black belt (Amy D, gift). Leopard print mobius scarf (VICTROLA, $25).

Estimated Cost of BumbleBeyyyyyy Look: $70

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. January 18,2012.

Comme Ci, Comme Ca

Mustard Yellow cardigan (Target, $20). Plum tights (Target, $6). Grey striped bubble dress (Mystique Boutique, $20). Taupe metallic scarf (gift). Stone ankle booties (Baker’s, $30). Burgundy cocktail ring (gift). Gold owl earrings (gift).

Estimated Cost of Comme Ci, Comme Ca Look: $76

Wednesdays have slowly become my least favorite day. Middle of the week. Tired. It’s almost Friday, but not quite. Thank God for coffee and mustard yellow, or I would be a debbie downer today.

Random thought: I feel like sprucing up my francais. Quelle est la date d’aujourd’hui? That’s about all I remember. And, Fermer la jambe. Don’t ask.

From The Bathroom Mirror: Look of the Day. January 12,2012.

Yes, I Have Ankles

Navy jumpsuit (Marshall’s, $20). Mustard Yellow sweater (Forever 21, $22). Lightwash denim buttondown (Target, $15). Camel suede booties (TJ Maxx, $30). Charm necklace (gift). Topaz cocktail ring (gift). Buddy Holly glasses (New York Chinatown, $5)

Estimated Cost of Yes, I Have Ankles Look: $92

Yes, it’s snowing. Yes, I sat in traffic for three hours to get to work when it normally takes me 45 minutes to an hour. Yes, my ankles are showing and No, I don’t give an F. Why? Because I’ve been concocting this outfit in my head all week and come hell or high water (or snow), I’ll be damned if I’m not wearing it. 

Holler.