an ode to my floral shorts

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top (similar, mine is from Urban Outfitters). shorts (similar). sandals (similar). perfume. sunglasses (use my code CLUNKSTER25 for 25% off your order!)

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top (no longer being sold by Zara). shorts (similar). sneakers. perfume. sunglasses (CLUNKSTER25 ;) )

Hello, my friends! I hope you all had a lovely heat wave this weekend. I spent it in the air conditioning eating popcorn and cleaning my apartment. Something about physically cleaning my surroundings always puts me in a better state of mind. I’ve also been in “throw everything away” mode from moving houses, so I’m riding that high for as long as I can.

Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite pairs of shorts with you all. They’re insanely comfortable, not too short, and so versatile. I like to wear them to barbecues and other social events during the summer. Cloth shorts like this and paper bag shorts have been really trendy lately. I need to get my hands on some more pairs, and I’ve been wanting to try bike shorts too! 

Usually, I wear a black top with these. I wore a black bodysuit with them the other day and it looked adorable. The first is a hand-me-down crop top from my cousins that I absolutely love. The cutouts make it so unique and flirty. I love the shape with the shorts. The second is the $5 top I got at Zara that I shared a couple days ago! Right after I posted that look, I realized I lost that shirt :( Please pray that we’re reunited soon! Words can’t describe how passionate I am about this top, to be honest.

Anyway, I chose to wear my gold flip flops with number one (I feel like I’m on Let’s Make a Deal), and my black Converse with look number two. I also paired the looks with different Sunice sunglasses and Katy Perry Fragrances. 

Where do you shop for shorts? Let me know in the comments!

formalities

dress (no longer being sold by Camille La Vie). shoes (I don't remember I'm sorry!). eyeshadow palette. lip crayon. perfume.

Happy Monday! It’s a brand new week, which means a week full of new opportunities! I know I keep saying it, but I’m seriously so happy it’s summer. Life is so much more fun when the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and everyone has a bit less on their plates.

A couple weeks ago, my sorority had their Spring Formal! I love Formal because everyone gets extra gorgeous and it honestly makes me cry. This year’s theme was Old Hollywood, so everyone was looking so classically beautiful.

As soon as I got word of the theme, I thought of this dress. I saw it in the Prom issue of Seventeen a couple years back and fell in love. I bought it immediately, even though the only one left was two sizes too big and unable to be altered or returned! I ended up wearing it to my Junior Prom, even though it was a little big, and wore it again for my cousin’s wedding a couple years ago. Now that I’ve gained some weight and height, the dress fits me perfectly! I’m so happy I got to wear it again. I genuinely feel like a princess in this dress.

My shoes are also another blast from the past! I wore these to two Proms with a different dress. I loved them as soon as I saw them because they’re beautiful, classy, and dressy, but they’re not heels! I have knee problems, and heels really irritate them, so I try to go for classier flats. These are super comfy, and I don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort.

I kept my hair simple, just straightening it (it looked better before Formal, I took this pic after I got home!), and my makeup relatively simple, but glamorous. I contoured a lot more than usual, took extra time on my sparkly eye shadow, and bought a new lip crayon that I’ll post about soon! Spoiler alert: I’m obsessed.

Overall, the night was amazing! I had such a great time from beginning to end. This was the first year I was able to bring my boyfriend instead of just a date! He’s amazing and made the night twenty times better. Have you been to any ~fancy~ events recently? Let me know in the comments!

may the 4th be with you

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top (similar). pants. kimono. sandals (no longer being sold at Payless). perfume. 

May the 4th be with you all! I know I’m a day late, but I was busy celebrating this glorious holiday. I went to a Star Wars themed party last night that no one dressed up for but me! Lucky thing I didn’t go in my full Rey costume!

I settled on my fave sports bra/crop top, but I didn’t know what bottoms to wear since my fleece leggings would be too hot. My roommate lent me these dark green pants, and I fell in love. They were so comfortable, I have to get myself twelve pairs. I felt weird at first because I’m used to wearing high-waisted pants, but showing more belly looked a little Jakku-ish too, so I went with it. They had pockets too! They were a bit shallow, but pockets nonetheless.

I topped off the look with my kimono and gold sandals that I’ve literally had since the sixth grade. I’m amazed my feet haven’t grown. They’re so beat up and old now, but I love this gladiator look, especially with these pants! I braided my hair to match the Star Wars vibe, and finished everything off with some light, gold makeup that I did in under ten minutes. I’m proud of myself!

Are you a Star Wars fan? Let me know your favorite character in the comments!

Colors???

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Shirt (no longer being sold by 4SI3NNA). Shorts. Sandals (no longer being sold at Payless). Sunglasses.

If you read The Clunkster often, you know that I tend to stay away from colors. But when I found this shirt in my cousin's hand-me-down pile, I thought it was so cute and unique! It's got a pop of color (okay, it may be darker, but it's still color), and some adorable floral designs. I think this shirt paired with my denim shorts and gold sandals is a perfect look for summer!

Young Working Professional

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Blazer (no longer being sold by Mystique Boutique NYC). Top (similar). Pants. Sandals (no longer being sold by Payless). Sunglasses.

The other day, I went on an internship interview, and I knew that I needed to dress like a boss ass bitch. It turns out that I was way overdressed for the interview (but in my opinion that's better than being underdressed), but either way I still felt like a boss ass bitch. I kept ironically referring to myself as a Young Working Professional. 

I knew that I wanted to start with this blazer that I bought a while ago, but still haven't worn. I used to have a blazer but it was a little less professional and more fun, so I'm happy I was able to upgrade! Usually I wore that blazer with this peplum top since it's equal parts flirty and professional. I love the way it flows with the bottom of the blazer. I wore my black jeans since they're the closest I have to actual nice black dress pants (I know, I'm wearing actual pants!!!). I topped this look off with my shiny silver sandals.

Overall, I felt like a true boss ass bitch in this outfit. I straightened my hair, did a really good job on my makeup, and just felt really put together and ready to kick some ass, which is all that matters.