Alyssa Has Style?

Maybe, maybe not.

I just like clothes. I think they are great. They give us the ability to express our personality, individuality, creativity and all those wonderful things (Yes, I'm looking at you Cypress Christian School!).

The inspiration for the title, Scarlet&Purple, comes from Proverbs 31. When describing a Godly woman, the Psalmist says in verse 22 "her clothing is fine linen and purple" and in verse 21 "all her household are clothed in scarlet". Thus, purple and scarlet.


Going into a blog, I think it's important that readers know where the blogger is coming from in relation to the subject of the blog. In this case, fashion. 

If I had to define my typical look, which I hate to do (style doesn't fit into a box), I would say it's a girly-grungy-casual-glam mess. I like to pair pearls with my leather jacket and a baby blue top with combat boots. I'm basically a total rebel. I just wear what ever feels good that day and rarely actually plan my outfits (which is why it is not unusual to catch me in jeans and a t-shirt when I'm running late). It's as if my style has multiple personality disorder.

And that's how I like it.

On top of that, I am a broke college student which seriously limits my shopping abilities. So to clarify something, this is not a couture/designer fashion blog (although I do love couture and designer clothes). This is a low-budget show, people. Bargain hunting is what I am all about. Target and Forever 21 are my go to stores.

I admit, there is the occasional splurge (like that Kate Spade skirt that I got on sale the other day. Sale does not mean cheap.) 

Overall though, I keep it simple and I work with what I have. Therefore, this blog will focus a lot on day to day fashion and what people are wearing around campus. 

Hope you enjoy it.