How I Wear: Cheetah Print Chelsea Booties

The piece: cheetah print Chelsea booties from H&M. These were a splurge at $35, but considering how well they've held up in the last year and a half and how often I wear them, they were worth the price.

Stand-out: By pairing two attention-grabbing pieces (bright red and animal print never fail to attract an audience), I created a look that guarantees all eyes will be on me.

Trendy: Colorful faux fur, a Louis Vuitton purse, heavily distressed denim, and cheetah print boots were all featured in magazines when I styled this outfit. This outfit earned a ton of compliments, both in person and online.

Not-so-neutral: I paired unique pieces in neutral colors to create a subtle yet stylish look.

Cool: This outfit was comfortable enough to run errands in, but cool enough (everyone loves a neck scarf) to wear at a farmer's market in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Seattle.

OOTD: Farmer's Market

On a surprisingly sunny November day, I ventured into Ballard to check out the farmer's market. It was an excellent excuse to check another place off my bucket list, and to do so in an outfit I've been eager to wear since the end of summer. It took me at least fifteen minutes to figure out how to tie this scarf: it's the only square scarf I own, and I haven't worn it in the two years I've owned it.
 Full disclosure: this eucalyptus is Emily's, but she was kind enough to lend it to me for the picture. My farmer's market purchase, a block of cheese, wasn't exactly the perfect prop.

OOTD: Urban Safari

I wore this outfit to the Woodland Park Zoo. I've been disappointed with the cold-ish weather we've been having in Seattle this summer, but I loved having an excuse to wear this dress. Olive green is one of my favorite colors to wear, and I appreciate that I can wear it with both brown and black. I obviously had to wear my leopard print boots to see a leopard in real life!

OOTD: Urban Wonderland

I've been waiting to wear this outfit for at least a month, and it's finally warm enough outside for me to go without tights or a jacket! This green dress is one of my favorite layering pieces: I wear it over pants, dresses, and leggings. It's also one of my favorite semi-neutral colors to wear; I have so much olive green in my closet.

Fashionista Friday: So All About Chambray

This week, my CollegeFashionista post features an outfit I've already had on my blog. So, as an alternative, I'm sharing my 7 favorite ways to wear chambray: 1 way for each day of the week.

In all honesty, I thoroughly believe the Canadian tuxedo never died. Tuck your chambray shirt into a simple pair of dark wash jeans and roll up the sleeves and you've got the look down.

I'm all about faux fur in general, and pairing a faux fur jacket with a chambray is pure heaven to me.

To me, this epitomizes mixing soft and tough in fashion. Try a leather jacket or even a leather skirt with a chambray to make an awesome look.

Again, my one of favorite fads right now is leopard print. A leopard print blazer brings a chambray from chill to classy.

I love the look of a statement necklace tucked under the collar of a chambray!

Pair a chambray with a plaid scarf and master the "I just got out of class and am ready to take over the world" look.

Add another dimension to your look: try a chunky knit sweater over your chambray to make your outfit cool and casual.

20th Birthday Wish list

It's officially my favorite time of year: the week before my birthday! I am someone who loves being celebrated, and I absolutely enforce that on my birthday. Part of being celebrated, of course, is getting presents. So, what's on my wish list this year?

This has been my favorite color in fashion for quite some time, and my discovery of this cobalt blue Céline bag has only enhanced that.

I've recently realized that I onlyhave one pair of non-heeled shoes (my rain boots) that I can still wear in the rain. So, I need some booties without a heel, and I'm all about leopard print right now.

When I feel like my outfit is boring or uninspired but I'm too comfortable to change, I turn to makeup to step up my look. Cream eyeliner, nail stickers, hair chalk, colored mascara, and other interesting makeup makes it easy to look like I made an effort.

This is another way to make a boring outfit interesting, and having a variety to choose from is nice.

I never went through a t-shirt phase as a child or middle schooler, so I guess it makes sense that I'm now all about graphic slogan items. I love slogans on things other than t-shirts, like sweaters and hats.

As rainy as it is in Seattle, I've never actually owned an umbrella before. I recently realized that it's essential if I'm wearing a cute outfit that I don't want to ruin with a bulky rain jacket.

As much as I love my Coach wallet, I think it's time for me to retire the trifold after 7 years. I'm ready for something a little bigger that can make more of a statement.

My Favorite Things 10/26

When I was going through really rough times in high school, I would do this thing where I would write down things I liked at the end of every day. It was similar to Oprah's Favorite Things, only intended for my eyes only instead of the masses of people who follow Oprah. As we wane into winter, I'm trying to find light everywhere I can. I'm hoping that, by making a list of things I have enjoyed this week, I'll find it easier to look forward to another week of being able to enjoy other things.

My first Favorite Things list accompanies this Instagram post. I can already tell it's going to be a long week– I have 2 midterms and a flight on Friday an hour after my final class of the day gets out.

A photo posted by Hannah Goldstein (@thehannahgold) on Oct 10, 2014 at 6:49pm PDT

1.  Liquid highlighters: As I mentioned, I have 2 midterms this week, so I've been doing quite a bit of studying. I like liquid highlighters as opposed to ink highlighters because they have a crisper and cleaner color.
2. Elastic headband: I'm so all about leopard print right now, but it's hard putting together an outfit that will still be comfortable after I've spent a couple hours in the same seat in the library. This headband adds a touch of cute while serving a critical function of keeping my hair out of my eyes while I'm hunched over a textbook.
3. Marc Jacobs sunglasses: Again with the leopard print! It's been raining off-and-on this last week, but it's always miserable being caught in a moment of sun without sunglasses. These have a nice yellow tint that make them easy to wear in both the rain and the sun.
4. Mini ear cuff: Another way to add some style to an otherwise lazy and uninspired outfit.
5. Mint Runa: I have an 8 am class twice a week, and getting out of bed is hard on those days. I like Runa because it's delicious and energizing but doesn't feel as heavy as coffee does. 
6. Maya Moon leather lanyard: I recently figured out how to clip my keys to Luxe's leash with this lanyard. It's cute and functional– a must right now.
7. Clinique lipliner: I'm on a life quest to make my lips look as amazing as Kylie Jenner's, and lip liner is a pretty essential tool in this journey. 
8. Sewing scissors: After the Project Runway season 13 finale last Thursday, I've suddenly been inspired to start sewing again. It's a great creative outlet without being too physically or emotionally taxing.

Do you have any favorite things this week worth sharing? Let me know in the comments below!

Fashionista Friday: You Can Be A Punk Rocker

Shoes: Similar from GoJane
Dress: Similar from tidestore
Jacket: Similar from JollyChic
Sunglasses: Similar from OASAP
Backpack: Jansport

Let's face it: who doesn't want to indulge in their dark side from time to time? I know I'm currently having a total moment with leopard/cheetah print everything! And we all know I'm so all about leather jackets (I've had mine since I was 17). If you want to go a little punk rock but are having a hard time figuring out how, check out my latest CollegeFashionista post.