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Day-to-night: Pop of pink

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I bought this beautiful silk fuchsia top on sale at Express recently and absolutely love it. It’s so soft and looks stunning with all black. Yesterday, I paired it with black pants and a black blazer for a morning at the bank. I love how the pink just POPS right out from under the blazer.

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Later in the day, I swapped out my dress pants for jeans and rushed to my night class – late again. It’s been a bit stressful and busy over here, so I’ve been taking advantage of all my transitional clothing.

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I’ve discovered that most of my work tops work well with both dress pants and jeans, which makes it easy to transition my look throughout the day. It also saves me a little time changing clothes.

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Tomorrow I’ll be doing about the same thing except instead of dressing for work in the morning, I’ll be dressing for a job interview. I’ve been trying to figure out the perfect outfit because as we all know, first impressions are EVERYTHING. So, of course, I have to look good.

For interviews, my goal is always to look professional, yet find a way to stand out from other applicants. Whether it’s a colorful scarf, a chunky necklace, bold shoes or a statement purse, I like to find something that the interviewer will remember about me, something that will show a bit of my fun, quirky personality and something that will give me that extra boost of confidence walking into an interview.

What accessory gives you that extra boost of confidence?

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Jasmine
Photos by Robert Swansen

Day 28: Continuously learning from other bloggers

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For day 28 of the 30-30 Style Challenge, I decided to wear something extremely comfy: my leggings, favorite comfy t-shirt, comfy card and a warm scarf.

The look was perfect for hanging out on campus during study day and lounging around the house. But my favorite part of this look was the scarf! I learned this new pretzel knot tie from Sally over at Already Pretty.

I’ve realized lately that my favorite part about blogging is all the things I learn from it. Whether it’s from my own research, reading other blogs or comments on my own blog, I’ve learned so much about style and life in general. Thanks to all my blogger friends out there who have passed on their knowledge, tips and tricks.

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Jasmine
Photos by Jessica Fleming

Day 27: Sometimes simple is best

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For day 27 of the 30-30 Style Challenge, I wore my black body-con skirt with a white tank and pink cardigan.

Before I challenge, I had never thought of pairing my black body-con skirt with a simple white tank top. I don’t know why, but the thought never even crossed my mind. Then, when I started this challenge, I started putting together outfits and I absolutely love how simple and adorable it is. Of course, it’s winter now, so I had to thrown on a cardigan and some tights, but I’ll definitely remember this simple look for summer! Sometimes simple is just better.

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Jasmine

Day 25: Rethinking my choice of shoes

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For day 25 of the 30-30 Style Challenge, I decided to wear my pink and gray sweater again. Robert and I went to his sister Sarah’s Christmas choir concert, which was BEAUTIFUL!

It started snowing a lot, so I had to switch out my flats for my tall black boots, which are not one of the 30 items I chose for the challenge. I’ve realized: 1. I started the challenge too late into the winter and too close to finals and 2. I didn’t think practically about my choice of shoes for the challenge.

If I ever do the challenge in winter again, I will remember that I need some good boots for walking through snow. I mean seriously I live in Minnesota! What was I thinking?

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Jasmine
Photo by a very sleepy Robert Swansen

Day 18: Simple, perfect pairing

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For day 18 of the 30-30 style challenge, I decided to wear a simple, yet chic look. I accomplished that by pairing my white skinny jeans with a simple striped sweater and black flats. Although this look is very basic, it’s one of my favorites.

I bought this adorable sweater at Gap awhile ago and absolutely love the color palette. Plus, the button detail along the shoulders is simply adorable. I’ve paired it with several different pairs of jeans and even a black body-con skirt here, but my absolute favorite so far has been these white skinnies!

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Jasmine
Photos by Robert Swansen 

Day 14: Stick with what you know or try something new?

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For day 14 of the 30-30 style challenge, I decided to wear something warm and comfy for a long night at The Advocate. I chose jeans, a comfy tank top, cardigan and a scarf, finishing the look with my comfy Adidas.

I bought these Adidas rather recently and I was so excited to finally have a “casual” pair of tennis shoes. Ever since I started cross-country in 7th-grade, I’ve only bought running shoes. Each year I’d buy a new color of the same style shoe: Asics Gel Nimbus. By the time I graduated high school, I had collected a green pair, purple pair, blue pair, an orange pair and two pink pairs of the same style shoe. What can I say – I loved them. They had good arch support, they were really comfy, and I liked the design. Whenever I’d buy a new pair for running, I’d retire my old ones to everyday shoes. It was the perfect way to recycle my shoes!

I bought my last pair of Asics Gel Nimbus running shoes in 2011.

But at some point, I got “sick” of them. I wanted to try something new. The first time I needed to buy running shoes in college, I was determined to find something new, something better, more comfy, more stylish. Unfortunately, no matter how many shoes I tried on, none ever lived up to my beloved Gel Nimbus. I did this for three years straight trying on shoe after shoe until finally settling with a new color of Nimbus.

When I started working at DSW last spring, I constantly had my eyes open for new cross trainers, light-athletic and running shoes. I found several pairs that I loved, but for some reason never tried them on – when I finally did, I hated them. They felt so awkward on my feet. But when I went back to DSW this fall, I finally found this pair of Adidas in clearance and tried them on. They were perfect!

Maybe it’s because I haven’t been doing as much running or maybe because I began having so much knee problems, but I’ve finally been able to move on from my Nimbus and buy a completely different style running shoe as well. I haven’t had a chance to really try them out on a long run yet, but I’m confident they will feel great on my precious little feet.

I bought my first non-Asics running shoe this year. It’s time for some Nikes!

Have you ever wanted to try something new but just couldn’t seem to give up your old way?

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Jasmine
Outfit photos by Robert Swansen 

 

Day 10: Can leggings pass as pants?

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We’ve all seen plenty of women walking around the mall or down the street wearing leggings as pants. But then you look on the internet and see everyone complaining about it. (Here is a few quick example I found on Pinterest). Until yesterday, I had only worn leggings as pants within my own home. Not just because I didn’t think it was appropriate, but because I didn’t feel comfortable leaving the house with just leggings on.

But yesterday I stepped out the house wearing leggings as pants for the first time. After a long night out celebrating, I had a rough day at home yesterday. I spent most of the day laying in bed or on the couch, so I wore my leggings, a tank top and cardigan. I didn’t venture outside until about 5 p.m. when it was already dark outside. We went through the drive-thru at Little Caesars and then stopped by the school where we planned to work on stuff, but it was already closed. We snapped some quick photos and went home.

Although my leggings were very comfortable all day, I didn’t exactly feel 100 percent comfortable wearing them outside the house. I wore a long cardigan to help cover my butt which helped, but I don’t think I’ll be trading out my jeans for leggings any time soon.

I’m not 100 percent against it, but if you’re going to wear leggings as pants PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you don’t have a camel toe. Because honestly NO ONE wants to see that! And NEVER try to pass tights off as leggings because THERE IS a difference!

How do you feel about wearing leggings as pants?

Oh, and how do you like the new banner?

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Jasmine
Photos by Robert Swansen

 

Day 4: Cute, comfy, confident

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“Create your own style…let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” – Anna Wintour

For day 4 of the challenge, I decided to wear a completely new look. I’ve never worn this skirt with a sweater like this before, but it turns out I love the look! It’s super cute and not to mention comfy!

Every once in awhile, I put together an outfit that makes me feel fashion forward. I don’t know what it was about this look, but it was one of them. I think it was just the fact that I mixed it up and tried something new that I wouldn’t normally wear – and it worked! I love how confident I felt in this look.

The whole goal of the 30-30 Winter Style Challenge is to gain a new perspective of your closet. Look at items in a way you normally wouldn’t, pair them with things you’d never think of and create completely new unique looks, which help you stretch your closet. Because, well, let’s be honest, a college student can only afford so much clothing…but with a creative style the possibilities can be endless.

Do you have a look or outfit that makes you feel fashion forward?

Fitness challenge update:
Day 3 – 30 minutes on elliptical

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Jasmine
Photos by Robert Swansen

Photo shoot in the park

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Wow, it’s been a busy few weeks. I’ve been writing a lot of stories, taking some photographs and interviewing a lot of fun and interesting people, and I can’t forget about the ghost hunting.

Yes, ghost hunting…but that’s a whole other story.

Today, I figured I’d finally post these photos from one of my “photo shoots.” I was out to take photos for an Advocate story but ended up just experimenting with the camera.

While I was taking photos of runners, walkers and bikers, Robert was taking photos of me.

Yes, I ran after the runners trying to get more photos.

I wore my gray body-con dress from Forever 21 with black tights, pink leg warmers from Vanity, black boots from Payless and a pink scarf.

It wasn’t the best outfit to wear for taking pictures in the park on a cold, windy day, but it was cute and that’s what’s really important here, right?

21st Birthday Celebrations Pt. 1

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Life has been a bit crazy since I got back to Fargo. With classes, The Advocate and my 21st birthday, I unfortunately haven’t had any time to sit down and write a post. But, I’m back with plenty of pictures to share.

 

On Wednesday, I finally turned 21. Robert and I celebrated with strawberry margaritas and a free meal at Paradiso. I wore my Miley Cyrus Max Azria blue mini skirt, a pink tank from Aeropostale and a cream cardigan from Maurices. I finished the look with my cream pumps from DSW.

Then, we came back to the apartment to change clothes and have a sliver of birthday cake. I lit my own candles, sang to myself and blew them out, while Robert documented it all.

Turns out I have seven boyfriends – who knew?!

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After some delicious cake, we went to Billiards and I kicked Robert’s butt in pool. Well, not really, but I like to pretend. I wore my Forever 21 turquoise body-con and black Madden Girl Pin-up boots.

Check back tomorrow for more 21st birthday celebration photos!

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Jasmine Maki
Photos by Robert