I think I've done enough intellectual stuff. Let's copy other people and talk about clothes!

I really like the idea of doing these, so I think I'm going to do these once a season along with a Challenge. Pre-season and mid-season sound good?

So, my first thing is the beaded purse. Since I was a little kid, I've always loved the look of extravagant beading on handbags. They add an instant pop to any outfit, like a bright lipstick color and are always cute. These are generally better when they're vintage, and vintage abything is awesome, right?

Printed scarves are both cute accessories and a convinient necessity during winter in New York. A cute print goes adorably with any monochromatic top or dress, and if a thin silk tie will make you two degrees warmer, think about the promise of warmth from a thick scarf tied around your neck. W-A-R-M.

Third is a pair of heeled black boots. I recently acquired a pair similar to these, only with a chunkier heel that will be easier to walk in. I personally think that mid-calf is a great length, but up to the knee is fine. For taller boots, I don't care for wedges, and I think that a thick heel is a great compromise.

In my school, tops that show off a bit of the midriff are the style the way leggings were two years ago. It just so happens to be that I have an impressively flat stomach for someone whose main diet consist of chips and seltzer. I wholeheartedly approve of this, as long as it doesn't go up higher than the belly button. Avoid the belly button in general. the lace on this one adds a cute, classier touch, as well.

I love sparkles. I am a total sparkle girl, and am so glad that they're in stores. Sparkles are a bold statement that oozes with confidence. Honestly, I can't tell you why, other than SPARKLES ARE AMAZING LIKE PIE.

Once more, a huge trend in my area of education are these skirts. Once again, a flat stomach aids here because the skirts are really tight. Pencil skirts are a big part of the fashion world for older women, and by shrinking them and adding ruffles and whatnot makes this a sophisticated look that is still attractive and youthful.

Belts with cute designs on them are the new graphic tees. Now that most shirt's'll be cut off by the top of the pants, belts will be visible. The only one I have, everyone knows, I wear at least once a week, religiously.

Lastly, I love dresses. Everyone knows I love dresses. And one like this, with a simple, yet cute pattern is perfect for going out and going to school. When something is cinched at the waist, it automatically becomes figure-flattering. And I like dresses like I like sparkles. :)



Today, along with this, I will be doing Challenge Numero 19: Nicknames you have, and why you have them.

Well, I think we all know my name is Kimberly, and my nicknames are simple things like Kim, and Kimmy, which are obviously just shortened versions of my name.

The one nickname I have that has a backstory is Kimja. Besides being a total ninja, I got it for answering a really hard question in my 8th Grade Social studies class, in full detail, within five seconds of the question being asked. This was during a competitive review game that was not unlike Jeopardy. Someone called out "Way to go Kimja!" I started the blog soon afterwards, and the nickname just stuck.

So, KIMJA!