Hello hello!

Living in small-town Ohio is comparable to watching paint dry. I keep my days busy with work, school, more work, and catching up on Dexter every now and then. I'm really missing the city and the fast-paced days I used to have there. Everyday I miss it a little more. But like I said I try to keep myself busy catching up on assignment and thinking about my future. I started applying to some more internships today, wish me luck.

Yesterday was just another long day at work with bad weather bearing down. The cons of working at an outdoor mall is no one wants to shop during a rainy day. So, I spent most of the day re-merchandising the store and vamping up our displays. Hey, I gotta keep busy somehow. Luckily, I love what I do! Getting dressed for is fun too, I get to step out of my usual comfort zone and mix things up, but of course there's always an essence of me in all my work attire.

Top: "Defend New Orleans" tank (acquired this top years ago in a little shop in the French Quarter, I wish I could remember the name!)

Vest: Leather vest from Express

Jeans: Miss Me Skinnies (Designed exclusively for Buckle)

Today I was Productive Patty getting all my fashion projects caught up and sending out my resume. I wanted to experiment with prints and textures today so I paired a leopard print maxi with a denim button. These are two big trends I've been seeing done separately, but together? Even better! I felt bold and confident, and it completely changed my attitude. I wanted to get more done and felt much more productive. I guess dressing for success really does affect you.

Top: Denim button-up from American Eagle

Skirt: Leopard maxi from Buffalo Exchange (second hand is the best!)

Time for some hot tea and Dexter

Tata!