Purple Skirt Envy

Yesterday, I showed you guys one of the first outfits I put together when I have to interact with standardized patients. Here is what one of my classmates wore. I absolutely adore the color of her skirt, and it fits so well with the top. This is an appropriate outfit since the tights allow for the higher hem and the shirt and folded high on the chest.

Want to recreate this look?
-Try this shirt from H&M
-This skirt is similar, so as this one, or you could try this option which uses the outfit above as inspiration
-Finish up with a simple pair of black tights and comfortable flats


I just got bombarded with material that I have to memorize so I'll be at the library for the weekend trying to get around the anatomy of the legs.  I'd love to hear what kinds of outfits you've put together recently so don't hesitate to comment below!

Thursday's Professional Wear

My school schedules practice physical examination with standardized patients on Thursdays, so I've decided to show you my professional outfits from past weeks. This way I can chronicle my attire and see how it changes over time, and this is the perfect opportunity to get some feedback. Suggestions and ideas are definitely welcomed!

Grey pointed heels: Primark | Navy Pants: The Limited | Scalloped Top: Loft Outlet | Purple Cardigan: Gap Outlet

I am in love with these heels! I never liked pointed toes but these are the right angle, or at least that's what I have told myself... They are probably not the best quality, or at least I can feel it in my bone based on how much I paid for them (£10 = about 15 USD), but I don't think anyone can tell the different between these and a high-end pair of heels. The cardigan may not be the right cover or layer for this outfit, but I exchanged it for my white coat during physical examinations. What would have made a better layered top? I'd love to hear what you guys have in mind. 

Time for me to go act like a doctor!

When the city is still asleep and there is no one on the streets...

This is my favorite time to walk around the city. There is this stillness in the air, and you feel like you are the only one in the world. Nature is awake of course, an hour early actually. And she's begging for the people to wake up, but no one seems to hear.

The leaves have started to change. They are reminding you to change as well, for nothing stays the same. So get out of bed, and start out your day already! Walk down the street and listen to those leaves dance in the wind, so excited to feel the rays of sunshine which so seldom come these days. Cherish every footstep, every breath.

Enjoy the day for it never comes again...

School days

Med school is kicking my butt right now, but thankfully I have a long weekend to catch up on studying and blogging! I missed you guys so much! So let's get down to what I've been wearing recently. 

Above is a sheer-like tunic I bought back in the states. I really like the colors and the placement of the stripes. I'm wearing it with a tank-top underneath, black skinny jeans I managed to grab at Old Navy for 49 cents (I tripled checked with the cashier on the price because I couldn't believe it!) and white Converse sneakers. This is great for those days where I want to look put together but don't want to put too much effort into it. Tunic + pants + flat shoes = my new uniform for school. I didn't add a scarf here because it was still pretty warm out, but I also have been rotating through my scarves on the daily now that it's chilled down in Newcastle.

Another easy look! Semi-fitted skirt with leather trims ($10 trunk sale in Lewes, Delaware) on the sides paired with a simple nude tank top and magenta cardigan from Gap Outlet (old - $15) (similar here). I added one of my favorite scarves on top (gift from mom). The sandals are from Kenneth Cole Reaction (3 seasons ago - $20 Outlet store) and the bag is from TJ Maxx (originally $150, down to $50) Mom found the purse and it was my go to bag in the first two months of classes.

In case you are wondering, there is no dress code for our medical school, but I try my best to look as put together as possible when attending lectures. Looking professional, or at the most, not like I rolled out of bed and into the classroom in the morning, really changes my outlook on the day ahead. The professors always complement the best dressed in class and take note of who puts effort into their looks, so it doesn't hurt ;)

That's it for now, will try to post my next set of outfits soon, but in the meantime. Check out my professional look on the next post!

First few days of Term 1

I finally have more of a regular schedule so I'm gonna get back to posting more often!

Here is the outfit I wore on the 16 hour trip. I have a Pinterest board dedicated to outfits that look comfy and put together, and here I did neither... I'm wearing jeans which are at least stretchy so they were pretty comfortable. And you can obviously see my orange sports bra undearneath my shirt. So I kinda missed the mark here. But my shear excitement over the fact that I was going 1) away to another country, and 2) away from anyone I had come to know over the last 15+ years overcomes the lack of fashion edginess here. To be honest, I was pretty comfortable in this outfit, but will definitely try to improve on the fashion aspect for the next overseas trip...

 Gateshead Millennium Bridge

This bridge is found in my new home, Newcastle upon Tyne. I think it's the only one in the world that tilts in order to let boats get by below it. It's pretty damn sweet!!! Loving the city, everything seems new and shiny, even the dirty old streets :D

White coat ceremony!

 Even though I longed for the day when I would receive my white coat, I somehow was still not prepared for what I would wear underneath it. I always pictured wearing a nice statement dress, but in the end I wore one of my favorite dress shirts and a pencil skirt. One of my go-to outfits and it still had some pizzaz in my opinion. You can sort of see the details in the picture above. The hair on the other hand was not as great as I'd wanted it. You win some, you lose some right?

We're about to have our midterms in a week or so, and man I'm pretty much living, breathing, and sleeping my notes, textbooks, and lectures at this point. Hopefully I'll have time to put out my post about what I wore during the first few weeks of classes! What have you guys been up to?