Feeling Fab-BOO-lous

Happy happy WEEKEND! I’m super happy this weekend because I’m on fall break! Even though it’s only four days and pretty much a tease before Thanksgiving and winter break, it’s still a nice treat to take (somewhat) of a break from my busy class schedule. While most people go out of town for a quick weekend getaway over the break, I decided to go back home and visit my parents and dogs. This year has been insanely busy with my sister’s wedding, spending a month in Italy and juggling both my class and work schedule, so going back home to relax was exactly what I’ve been needing. And besides, nothing is better than cuddling with your dogs and having home-cooked meals!

As you all obviously know, it’s almost been a full month of autumn. I’m going to be honest, fall was not my favorite season while growing up because I just thought it was kind of boring, too cold and I also was not a big fan of Halloween (it actually scared me when I was a kid, and sometimes it still does at the age of 23!). But now as an adult, it’s the season I look forward to the most and I’ve come to enjoy the simple seasonal pleasures, such as the colorful leaves, crisp atmosphere, pumpkins (hence every single photo in this post) and fashion. Basic much? I guess, but whatevs. Speaking of fashion, I have the PERFECT fall outfit that I want to share with y’all! It’s pretty fab-BOO-lous! See what I did there? 👻🎃

This lightweight rust cowl neck sweater and green corduroy skirt, both from Anthropologie, are two pieces that absolutely speak out autumn. The sweater is made for this time of year, as it’s light enough for the warmer days of fall but heavy enough for the chillier days of fall. The material is incredibly soft as it’s 100% wool (FYI: this sweater must be dry cleaned, NOT hand washed!), and I absolutely love the rust color. As for the skirt, I love the color, length and corduroy fabric. Some people think that kind of material is too old fashioned or “grandma style” (no offense to all you awesome grandmas out there!), but I think it’s super chic, especially in this color and style of skirt. It’s not only perfect for fall, but also with Christmas coming up!

I’ll no doubt be wearing this sweater and skirt on repeat this fall and winter. I’m already planning on wearing this outfit for Thanksgiving!

Fun fact: the makeup I’m wearing is actually my mom’s makeup because I left all mine at my apartment, so thank you Mom! 😂

What do you love most about fall? Comment below and share!

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Outfit Inspo for a Job in Retail

Hey, y’all! I hope everybody is having a fabulous week so far!

I don’t think that I mentioned it on my blog before, but I now have a part-time job as a stylist at the Francesca’s boutique! I’ve been working there for over a month now and I absolutely love it. I love the team, the setup of the store, the location, the fashion (obviously), the flexible schedule, pretty much everything. It was my top choice for when I applied for part-time retail jobs, and I’m so blessed that I was given it! It works out perfectly with my busy class schedule, and I love being a stylist overall. It’s a wonderful opportunity!

When it comes to dress code for a retail job, it’s pretty simple. There’s not really professional business attire that’s necessary, but it just really depends on the store. It’s a pretty flexible dress code at Francesca’s, but there are still certain restrictions on what to wear such as shorts, crop tops, open-back shoes, spaghetti straps, face piercings, etc. etc. etc. When I’m working a shift, I usually wear something that’s comfortable and appropriate but still fun and chic. If you’re in a retail position but need some inspiration on what to wear, here’s one of my favorite go-to looks!

Francesca’s is known for having an array of feminine, trendy, and vibrant style of clothes and accessories. It’s somewhat like a boutique that you would find in the South. The seasonal collections are all simple but still funky and fun! So my go-to outfit is my mock neck tank top (which is actually from Francesca’s), chambray crop pants from Madewell, layered cross necklace from Altar’d State, and laser cut sandal heels (also from Francesca’s!). Of course I have other outfits that I wear for different shifts, but this one definitely fits the style of the brand and is comfy enough for a three to four hour shift!

If you work in retail, what’s your go-to outfit? Comment below and share!

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Brief Christmas Haul

Hi, y’all! I hope everyone had a very MERRY Christmas and are getting excited about 2019! I’m still sad that my favorite holiday is over. But on the bright side, there's only 362 days left till next Christmas! And I’m already excited about all the amazing things that are going to happen in the new year!

I’ve been a bit absent the past few days for the holidays. I enjoyed some special quality time celebrating with my relatives, from both my mom and my dad’s side. It was a nice way to take a step back from social media and to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. I also got some super cute new outfits and items that I’m for sure going to blog about. With that being said, I’m going to start off with my wubby pullover from Nordstrom, my black suede high knee boots from Steve Madden, and my fabulous black satchel by Kate Spade!

I’ve been wanting a wubby pullover for a long time now. They’re super trendy, super cozy, and super chic. A lot of college girls have been wearing them and putting them on trend boards and Pinterest. Me being a college girl myself, that made me want to own one myself!

I’m obsessed with it. I’ve hardly stopped wearing it since! It’s so comfy and is perfect to wear for practically any occasion. There’s also so many different fashion pieces you can style it with: jeans, leggings, boots, tennis shoes, scarves, baseball caps, beanies, etc. It’s literally the best freaking pullover ever!

I’ve also been wanting high knee boots for a long time. These are the exact pair that I dreamed of as well, in black and suede. I was considering purchasing a pair for myself at the beginning of fall, but I decided to wait and ask for it as a Christmas gift. And Santa made my wish come true, and now I can wear them whenever I want! They, like the pullover, are also very trendy at the moment and look perfect with almost any outfit.

Now the satchel, on the other hand, was a big surprise. I didn’t ask for a new bag nor was I expecting one. So when I unwrapped it on Christmas Day, you can imagine how surprised I was. I’m in love with it and I haven’t stopped using it since. I consider it as my first big girl purse!

What did y’all get from Santa Claus on Christmas? Any cute new outfits or products you want to tell me about? Comment down below and get a conversation started!

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