Talk about school spirit

I am pooped. Shopping for 4 hours wipes me out. Today 3 of my friends and I conquered Halloween, Homecoming and football game shopping all in one sweep. Last week I mentioned a segment on homecoming dress shopping; it was difficult. We started at a little dress boutique, Violette, where I tried on 6 or 7, from strapless, green ruched to a black and silver sequined option that barely covered my butt. I ended up putting this dress on hold, and later buying it:

Bronze sequined Violette dress with waist cut-outs $69

Front view

Side view

Unfortunately it didn't pass the "mom test" so I am going back Wednesday after school...with homecoming less than a week away.

Aside from the dress mishap, I found a whole host of goodies. Probably my most favorite is a skirt from Goldmine Vintage. They have a FABULOUS assortment of halloween costumes/pieces from disco man to aerobic instructor to pin-up girl, if you are in need of a few items or merely an idea. This is part of what I walked away with that I will be wearing, with pride, like 3 times a week:

Gold sequined Goldmine Vintage skirt $22

Side view with black BP cami and black leather knee-high boots

Front view

It is literally the most comfortable skirt I own and makes my butt look less pancake and more Kim Kardashian...more or less. You betcha I'll be wearing that for either spirit day on Thursday or the football game Saturday morning. Or both. I also scored some bunny accessories from this store because, you guessed it, I'm going as a bunny for Halloween:

Bunny costume accessories Goldmine Vintage $7.95

From Goldmine and American Apparel, with their outrageously expensive tank dresses and see-through mesh bodysuit-clad employees, we walked to Urban Outfitters who was having a "take 50% off the lowest price sale." I bought this floral bustier top, originally $50 for half off of $20, also known as $10.

Tomorrow for the lamest, most un-creative spirit day ever, "casual sweater day, I'm wearing this top with dark wash Morgan skinny jeans from delia's, a mustard Halogen sweater from Nordstrom and navy TOMS. How is that for school spirit?

I have come to the realization that I have an obsession for anything floral. Not in a granny way, but more of a boho pin-up girl way. Besides buying the corset top from Urban today, I also scored a strapless floral Forever 21 dress from Buffalo Exchange. Not to mention it was $8. I don't know when I'll be able to rock it this week seeing as it doesn't really mesh with USA day or toga day.

Forever 21 floral sweetheart dress originally $27.80

Since it has started getting colder, as it should be in the middle of October (it snowed for about 15 minutes yesterday), I would wear this with a jean jacket, tights and cute boots. I am dying to get a pair of knee-high, caramel brown leather boots like these for myself. They are so cute and go with everything. Good thing I'm getting this little thing called a paycheck later this week.

Steve Madden Sierraa boots in cognac sale from $229.95 to $160.97

So that is my shopping review from the 4 hours I spent carrying my weight in bags (and receipts) this afternoon. Look for my *new* homecoming ensemble this Wednesday.

Tata for now