Monday, April 2, 2012

Ron's Auto

Haha! Never on Selective Potential would I thought I'd have a post titled, "Ron's Auto". As much as I plan my posts out, sometimes Brett and I just run out and find the closest spot to snap some pictures. Today, you get Ron's. We were laughing because I didn't at all plan that my top would match this wall. It's just second nature to match my surroundings now, I guess!



Holy moly, it has taken me a million hours to get this far in this post. I'm not a fan of new Blogger! Ew, ew, ew. I've put it off and now it's being forced upon me. I'm such a creature of habit and have a hard time with change. As most of you know (who follow me on Twitter) I'm having a little bit of a hard time adjusting to living here! I miss our small town and keep reliving the memories we've had there in my head over and over. I know life is great here and will get better, but I'm still adjusting and it's tough!



Other than that though, life is pretty peachy. Get it, peachy? Anyway, it's April! How exciting. That means snow (knocks on wood) is behind us and we're moving onto April showers and... summer (since we've already gotten our May flowers)! Plans for April... hmm... lots of Circle Maybe shows, Easter, my Dad's birthday, hopefully lots of use of my new umbrella and beating Earthbound (A Super Nintendo game from 1994 that I beat every spring, it's tradition, it's my favorite video game ever.)



It's a little funny how I run a style blog and never really talk about my outfits. This outfit kind of embodies everything I like right now. Top knots, ankle jeans, sheer tops, bandeaus, big glasses, floral wedges and giant rings. Hyup! I love spring style!



Outfit details:
Forever 21 top
Gap jeans
Francesca's Collections lace bandeau
Forever 21 ring
Urban Outfitters glasses
Fine furnishings wedge c/o ModCloth

78 comments:

Laura said...

I love the girliness of the shoes contrasted with the grunginess of an auto shop! You look gorgeous, girl :) I hope things start looking up for you soon. I know you're still adjusting, but GR is happy to have you :)

thejoyfulfox.blogspot.com

Beverly said...

totes perfected that ballerina bun! you go with your sassy cutsie self!!

love your shoes... then again I ALWAYS love your shoes.. b/c they're just the cutest things ever :)

Happy Monday

Intricately Disheveled said...

So, I have to have these wedges. I can't find them on Modcloth's site. This makes me so sad. But, you look adorable, as usual! I just love Spring, too! I mean I love the leaves in Fall, but there's nothing like the peachy keen colors and floral prints of early Spring!

http://intricatelydisheveled.blogspot.com/

Kate S said...

Love love love your outfit! Especially the shoes!

Auto shops can make nice backgrounds. =]

-Kate

Alyssa May Edwards said...

I love love love your outfit. Perfect combo with the top knot. You are adorable!<3

xoxo,
Alyssa

sincerelytrulyscrumptious.blogspot.com

Daisy said...

love your entire outfit! you look good in jeans! xo

blooomingdaisies.blogspot.com

Lizzie said...

Love your hair like that and your adorable top!

Also, those shoes are so super cute! <3

xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

GIRL AND CLOSET said...

Love this super cool spot Tieka - what a fun place to do outfit photos!! I love the textured wall & that sign is pretty fab too, so much character! And this outfit?! It's amazing, so amazing. I love seeing how you style your jeans.

Oh boy, I have yet to do a post with the new blogger interface fingers crossed it goes smoothly, I'm also not a fan of change. And yay, Circle Maybe shows, how super fun!! xo v

Jen said...

love it tiek! you look super cute. haha love the ron's auto too<3

KatieDidItt said...

You're the cutest! And this look is too lovely!
xoxo
Katie

Misha said...

I wholeheartedly love your rants! You just seem like the sweetest person in them.

Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes said...

I just love this outfit and photo location so much!

xo Ashley

maria said...

I love this background! It has such great texture. So rare to see you in jeans too.. I cant remember your last jeans outfit post, but always love to see how you style them!

misskate04 said...

bah! Love the bun, the glasses, the nails and mostly THE SHOES! Everything about this outfit is great. I'll have to find me some shoes like that :)

Kate
myvanillawardrobe.blogspot.com

Aoife said...

Gosh, this outfit is delightfully chic! You have such a gift for styling. Love the top knot too. Good luck with settling in, no doubt the warmer weather will make your place more like home as friends visit for fun times. Hang in there and it will soon see that your heart was in the right place with the move xx

steph nelsen said...

you look great in jeans and with your hair up! love this look : )

out of order said...

ya look too cute!! <3

Meghan
outoforderdesign.com

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

Loving the hairdo.

RuBee said...

I love your hair like that. I wish snow was behind us. After glorious bare leg weather last week we are forcast snow today and I get married on Friday! I need sunshine! xx

Justalazymorning said...

lovely shoes!!

Free Coupons said...

Loved your style & shoes! You look gorgeous.

Saar said...

I love the outfit! And the photos! I love topknots too but for me they work out 50% of the time and they look like nothing the other 50% of the time.

Patricia said...

Your urban is showing. :-)

I have my eye on a few auto shops around town, so it might be a thing. Haha.

Cute outfit!

SomeoneLikeYou said...

Shucks, you be the cutest gal ever Tieka! I love you in this sheer top blouse and your top know...perfection! x

Gwyneth said...

This is is such a super cute outfit, and so spring like without being obvious!
xo

Kimberly Horne said...

Adorable outfit, I love wearing sheer blouses now! It's super cute and awesome for summer!

xoxo, jjanga
www.sayhelloandsmile.blogspot.com

AnDee said...

Sorry to hear you are having a less than blissful time...

This is my favourite outfit so far...You look amazing!

Be well. It'll get better and better...
xo

Virginie said...

I love this outfit Tieka, very urban in a way! I'm all about top knots and see through tops these days as well, I'm feeling you!

I hope you get used to the new blogger super fast and then it's like nothing ever changed. And the beach town is always a short ride away sweet girl :)

Sending you positive change vibes!

Virginie xo

Sierra said...

So cute! Give GR some more time, you know it will grow on you! I went to GVSU and even though I live on the East Coast now, GR is still one of my favorite cities. Founder's, HopCat, Brick Road, Wealthy Theatre, there are so many tasty restaurants and fun things to do!

Love this outfit, too. I almost thrifted a shirt like this, but unfortunately it was about three sizes too big :( You look lovely as always!

http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

Kyla Makay said...

Yuck! I don't like the new blogger either.
Why do they always have to change things?
Just like Facebook.
Argh that "Timeline..."
♥Ky
www.thebirdssay.blogspot.com

Ana said...

This outfit is the story of my life! I love it.

Ana
AnaCloud Vintage
ANACLOUD

Aliya said...

You look so cute with your hair up! LOVE your wedges!

x Aliya
www.hillsidestory.net

Laura said...

I love this top on you! I don't think I could pull off a sheer top with only a bandeau underneath, but it looks awesome on you! :)

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

andrea k (blonde bedhead) said...

I am obsessed with this outfit and your hair and how you're being scandalous with a sheer top, love it! I love looking like a hooker with no tank under my sheer tops. Glad you're open to it as well! Missss youuuu!

tamara said...

Ooooh I love this outfit!! Sorry you're having a hard time adjusting :( I'm sure things will get better soon!

Marlena said...

Aw I'm sure things will get better, I know what you mean though. It's hard leaving all those familiar memories behind. I reallyyy like your glasses. I was thinking of buying the same pair but felt like light reflected off of the lenses too much. Maybe I'll give it a second thought ;)

Caitie said...

love that blouse and those shoes!!


xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

Sara said...

Ah you look so pretty! I bought a sheer top awhile back because you rock them so well and I wanted to try it out. I tried it with just a bra and whoa, cannot commit. Need a pretty bandeau like yours! Loving the top knot too, my hairs are barely there hehe :) Hope you are having a great Spring on your side of the state!

loveanddust said...

You are so precious! I love the Ron's Auto in the back of your picture, I think it's hilarious. I hope Ron makes a comment and thanks you for your free publicity.

Love you!

jenny
www.loveanddust.com

Jasie VanGesen said...

Everything about this outfit works. I LOVE IT.

Andrea Clare said...

your hair and glasses are so cute!!

http://andrea-clare.blogspot.ca/

Shannon said...

You look so so so adorable!!!

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

Sofia H. said...

Everything about this outfit rocks.

Sidewalk Ready said...

I love seeing you in jeans! And your bangs pushed to the side with the top knot = perfection!

Let's get together soon, k??

Jessica said...

GIRL! Those shoes!!
Love it. This blog, the clothes, the location...love it all.
Hoping and praying that life looks up soon. I know change and adjusting is hard...but hey, it'll improve. Thanks for sharing!
-Jess

mylemonadelifeblog.blogspot.com

Katie said...

I love this outfit! This has to be one of my favs =). It has such an edgy city vibe but still sweet and feminine at the same time. Top buns are seriously the hardest thing for me to figure out. My hair is so layered I can never get my hair to all fit inside the bun, it just ends up looking like a mess but yours looks perfect and smooth. Perfect hair bun and outfit!

niki said...

i love the outfit and the background!
~niki <3
http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/

Petra said...

Hi,

I just found your fabulous and gorgeous Blog. I look around it and you have so pretty Post. I like it and I'm your new Follower. If you have time take a look on mine and maybe you want follow me too http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com
xoxo, Petra

his little Lady said...

you are absolutely adorable girl. i don't know why, but blogger hasn't changed my layout just yet. so very happy about that.
okay, so i am definitely loving ever single thing about this outfit!!
xo TJ

kate said...

Great outfit as always! I really love the shape of the top and the sleeves! Oh my!

charity victoria said...

ooh, I like this look! You look like a badass! ;)

deliberateRandomneaa said...

Love the top and the the shoes!!

deliberate-randomness.blogspot.com

april said...

i love the outfit

Vicki said...

love your hair hun!! xx

chillairandperfume said...

I adore that top! I've been dying to find some reasonably priced, sheerish, sleeveless blouses - Forever 21 is the way to go, I guess!

You look adorable. The epitome of spring!

xo,
Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

Joana Clara said...

You look so adorable in this outfit!
I'm a new follower. Your blog is so cute.
Kisses from Portugal
http://ascavalitasdovento.blogspot.pt/

pourlecoeur said...

it'll get better, just give it some time! i can definitely relate, though.
meanwhile, you look gorgeous in that outfit! and i love your hair!
xo, cheyenne

Meredith Sledge said...

I love, love, love, love, loooooove those pictures! And your outfit!! AHHH. Love. Your blog is wonderful!

Meredith Sledge said...

I love, love, love, love, loooooove those pictures! And your outfit!! AHHH. Love. Your blog is wonderful!

THE-LOUDMOUTH said...

Okay, you're officially the coolest girl ever. A pretty musician that plays video games, does graphic design and blogs? Brett's a lucky guy! ;)

Kirsten said...

You are so gorgeous!
Your pictures are amazing!
I love those shoes.
Again. Modcloth. You outfo yourself!!

Kirsten
{travandkirk.blogspot.com}

Chelsea Brendle said...

Oh my goodness. I knew I loved your blog for a reason! Earthbound is one of my best childhood memories. My boyfriend and I played it a few years ago, and I need to bring it back!!! You have inspired me. Also, I have shown my boyfriend your blog because we like a lot of the same bands (especially Lemuria). Also, this outfit is really cute.
Anywhooo...I will stop rambling now!

Kelly said...

You're so cute! I love the top-knot and the pretty top.

Irene Wibowo said...

oh you must buy this wedges www.iwearup.com really pretty.. It's a homemade from Indonesia.. :)

Btw, i love your wedges too... :)

alex said...

These photos are great! I love your blouse:)

The Flightless Darling said...

I have so many shirts like that, but I do love how you styled it Tieka :)

xx

Jennifer said...

I barely ever talk about my outfits either haha
Love those shoes! I am jonesing for some floral shoes (um, yes I said jonesing haha).

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Beautifully Pure said...

You look lovely! I love the skinny jeans + flow-y blouse + wedges look. <3

I have the worst time finding places to take outfit photos lately, but this location is awesome!

Alicia said...

I love this outfit! I have a similar sheer button down but I could never pull off just a bandeau underneath. My best friend Chloe and I are going to see circle maybe tomorrow night and can't wait!

sahar- the unfashionista said...

Love those shoes..!!! And the title of your post- lol :p

Juliette said...

I absolutely love that wall!
And the outfit, as usual :)

eat.sleep.wear. said...

AHHH you in a top knot and glasses is my fav!!!! So simple and clean. You are the most adorable thing on earth. Miss you and Andrea to pieces!!!! xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com

shoesncoffee said...

love your hair!

xx

http://shoesncoffee.blogspot.com/

MACY said...

love this outfit.. everything blends pretty well!new follower here =)

alexa said...

this outfit is so perfect, from the glasses to the wedges! love it.

Mara said...

I think one of the things that makes your blog interesting, aside from your beautiful sense of style, is that you talk about more than just fashion. It's enchanting to read a fashion blog that is more just about life, and kind of endearing.
You look so cute!

stephanie said...

parfait!!

MeganB said...

No matter how tough life is for you, you are an inspiration for many fashion freaks undoubtedly. I loved the peach top and the black bustier jutting out from it. It’s looking extremely sexy and appealing. The floral printed shoes are very girlish and are going very well with the entire outfit. Loved the fitting of the jeans. Overall, thumps up to your style and attitude.
Lifestyle