May 3, 2013: Symphony of Style!

Well, after a ridiculously busy day yesterday-lots of cupcakes were involved-we're back to your regularly scheduled glam! As if we couldn't drink any deeper into the nerd Kool-Aid for style inspiration, today's look is brought to you by one of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic's starring background characters, Octavia.

Just because you don't wear clothes doesn't mean you can't have style!

I always liked the look of tucking a collared shirt under short-sleeved dresses, and the ruffles and lace here team up quite nicely. Since 'Tavi is a classical cellist, it seemed the sort of sophisticated yet girly look she would go for if she actually wore clothes. Add a splash of color with her signature pink bow tie! That's right, I can even bow tie when the Doctor isn't involved. I may have an addiction.

These are the third installment of my Not Rated oxford library, as well as being my absolute favorites. Yay for glitter! Just for fun, I decided to add in some over-the-knee socks. I have yet to unravel the secret of the universe that allows women to wear these without them falling down with every step, but when I do, it shall be a miraculous day indeed.

I slipped on some sweet treble clef earrings as a shout-out to Octavia's cutie mark. It took me a shamefully long time to make the cutie-beauty connection in that pun...hey, I never played with ponies when I was a youngster! It's much more hip to do it when you're 20 here in 2013.

Outfit Pieces:

• Dress - Aeropostale, $21
• Shirt  - American Eagle
• Bow Tie - eBay, $3
• Shoes -DSW, $25
• Socks - eBay, $3
• Earrings - eBay, $4