Stepping Into the New Year

Happy New Year, y’all!

I can’t believe it’s already 2019 … it feels yesterday was 2009, which was ten years ago and I was still in middle school! I can’t even believe that were already in the third day of this year. Time seriously flies by!

I’m not gonna lie, I’m always nervous at the beginning of every New Year. While I’m excited about the opportunities and experiences to come, the unknown of a new year usually makes me feel a bit uneasy. I tend to overthink about the future way more than I should. I think too much about how I’m going to graduate in time, what’s going to happen to my family and friends, my future love life, my future career, accomplishing my dreams, etc. I think you get the point of what I’m saying. The future is scary!

Despite my worries; however, I’m going to work on not getting all caught up in what hasn’t happened yet. I’m going to let go of comparison, fear, self-doubt, insecurities and negative thoughts and instead put my focus on the present moment. It’s much better to have good memories to look back on rather than to worry about what’s going to happen next and not live in the present. God gives us all one life, and I want to live mine to the fullest. And I encourage you to do the same. After all, the new year is only a slight change in the calendar. There’s plenty of time to live in the moment and create new memories to forever cherish!

As far as my style goes, it ain’t changing any time soon. The picture above was actually taken before Christmas. I came down with a 24-hour flu on New Years Eve and New Years Day, so I wasn’t feeling good enough to post a cute NYE outfit. I’m just thankful that I wasn’t sick a week before! But honestly, I would still wear this outfit on NYE instead of a sparkly dress if I felt like it. It’s still chic and spunky. That’s what New Years is all about! I feel like these JustFab shoes are especially perfect to ring in the new year. I got these shoes when I collaborated with them in December for their boot season campaign. They’re so glam, and they go with every outfit. I walked into 2019 at the perfect time! Just like in the picture above … get it?

What are your goals for this year? Are you going to work on staying in the present moment like me or do you have other specific ideas in mind? Leave a comment down below and let me know!

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Jacket: styleNmotion - similar jacket

Top: Anthropologie - similar top

Jeans: American Eagle - similar jeans

Shoes: JustFab

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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Just Fab(ulous)

Hey, y’all! We’re finally one short day away from the weekend. I hope everyone’s week has been just fab so far! Speaking of “just fab”, I’m currently collaborating with Just Fab for their end of the year boot season campaign! When they reached out to me about the partnership, I was so PUMPED! … See what I did there?

I absolutely love Just Fab. They have the cutest selection of shoes to choose from, especially boots. I was overwhelmed they asked me to pick two pairs of shoes to choose for the sponsorship. There are too many stylish shoes to choose from, even picking two was really hard! But I took my time and picked the two cutest pairs that fit my style: the silver velvet Rosanna booties (which I’m wearing in the pictures in this post) and the black Perenna heeled sandals (which you can expect to see in a future post coming soon!)

I am absolutely in love with these velvet silver booties, and I’ve gotten so many compliments on them already. They’re sexy, they’re fun, they’re chic, and they make me feel like a rockstar. I feel as if these are the modernized shoes that Cinderella would wear to a party!

Now that I’ve given you all the info about these shoes, I’ll tell you about the rest of this outfit. I ordered my teddy bear coat is from Amazon, and it was only $30 ($45 if you pay for the early shipping fee). I LOVE this coat. It’s so cozy and cuddly, I feel like I’m being hugged by a literal giant teddy bear whenever I wear it! It’s also super chic and goes with almost every outfit. It’s perfect for winter and slowly transitioning into spring shortly after. I highly recommend it. It’s a huge fashion trend right now!

I also have on my favorite red turtleneck tank top from Francesca’s, my black ripped jeggings from American Eagle, and my gold layered necklace from Altar’d State. All simple to help put focus on the shoes, but still super chic and glam!

Be sure you guess check out Just Fab and all the collections of styles they have to offer! Their boot season is a hit and you don’t want to miss out on it. You should definitely consider joining their VIP program to receive amazing perks, including 75% off your first purchase!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Also just a friendly little reminder, in case you haven’t realized … Christmas is in 5 DAYS!!! Woo-hoo! Don’t mind the inner elf within me, but be sure to spread the joy of the season in the next few days! Maybe if you write Santa a last minute letter, you’ll find a new pair of shoes underneath your tree! Perhaps specifically Just Fab shoes … you’ll just have to wait and see!

Those last two lines may or may not be intentionally rhymed for the sake of Christmas … but who cares? Keep spreading the love and magic of the season throughout the air! See, I just did it again. Someone stop me, I could keep doing this all day long!

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Shoes: JustFab

Coat: Amazon

Top: Francesca’s - similar top

Pants: American Eagle - similar pants

Necklace: Altar’d State - similar necklace

Merry and Bright

Well y’all, the semester is over and I can now officially celebrate the HOLIDAY SEASON! Woo-hoo!

I love Christmas, by far my favorite holiday to celebrate! Although I’m not one of those people who gets into the holiday spirit the day after Halloween. I like to take my time and enjoy Thanksgiving and autumn before it’s officially time to bring out the ornaments. Though I’m not going to lie, it can be so damn hard to listen to a different radio station when another one is playing Christmas songs 24/7. It’s so tempting!

And even when Thanksgiving ends and it’s officially Christmastime, it’s still hard to enjoy when the semester comes to an end. I’ve been extremely busy with my final exams and all deadlines for my projects and assignments. I hardly even had time to watch Hallmark movies because I needed to focus on my studies. Even though the last few weeks have been stressful, I still managed to find ways to enjoy myself. I took time to relax and cleanse my mind, hang out with my friends before we all went on break, and to make sure I wasn’t stressing myself out too much. A few of my friends and I actually went to see John Mulaney perform stand-up at Kent State University after Thanksgiving. I was laughing so hard that my chest was hurting. Ironically, they say laughter is the best medicine! But it was still the perfect stress release. I freaking love John Mulaney!

But now that the semester is over, I’m officially in full Buddy the Elf mode! I’m craving hot cocoa and all things cozy! I always say every year gets better, but I really do mean it. I have a burning feeling that this Christmas is going to be the best one yet. My family and I have already decorated the tree, are spending cold nights indoors watching Christmas movies while drinking hot cocoa, and there are more traditional festivities to come!

What’s your favorite thing about the holiday season? Comment down below and share!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go sleep in till 10 AM for the next month, except on Christmas Day because that’s the only day I’m a morning person! Hence the coffee mug 😉

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The Perfect Holiday Gift | Engraved Wooden Watches

Thank you to JORD Watches for sponsoring this post. All opinions/reviews are mine. 

Not sure what to get that special someone or for your Secret Santa gift? Are you looking for something serene and special, something that your person will get a lot of use out of? Well in that case, you should get him/her a wooden watch by JORD Watches!

Don’t mind the quirky commercial intro, I’m just so excited to be collaborating with JORD Watches again for the holiday season! They were kind enough to send me a beautiful engraved wooden watch to help them sponsor their Christmas campaign. I have the Cassia Ebony & Sable statement piece. It’s simple, elegant, classic, and goes with everything. I wear it almost every day because it goes with every outfit. You can’t go wrong with it, especially during the holiday season!

I’m also holding a contest, and one lucky winner will receive a $100 gift code to all watches on the JORD Watches website. That way, you can find the perfect watch for your special someone or Secret Santa.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER MY CONTEST!

It closes on 12/16/2018 at 11:59 pm, and both the $100 and the 10% off codes will expire on 01/13/2019. So enter now before time runs out!

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Straight Outta Hallmark

Happy December 1st! We are officially less than 25 days away from the most wonderful day of the year now! Besides my birthday 😉

One of my favorite holiday activities is to watch Christmas movies. I will admit, I’m a sucker for cheesy Hallmark movies. As predictable as they are, it’s nice to watch a cute movie with a happy ending every now and then! And with all the crazy things happening in this world, Hallmark movies definitely can help increase the level of positivity. Especially during Christmastime!

Every Hallmark movie has also the same type of girl, although their personalities are slightly different in every movie. They all have successful jobs, have a love for Christmas, have amazing hairstyles, and of course, own the most stylish wardrobes! For this season, Hallmark has influenced me to embrace Christmas the same way as those other girls. My favorite holiday dress right now is this beautiful red lace short dress from Altar’d State. It totally reminds me of a dress that one off the Hallmark leading ladies would wear. It’s so stunning, elegant, and bold. Red is my favorite color and perfect for this time of year. I’ve already gotten so many compliments from wearing this!

Altar’d State is my favorite retailer to shop from at the moment. It’s like an upgraded Christian version of Francesca’s (which is also another favorite of mine). They have the cutest collections of outfits, jewelry pieces, and home decor as well. It’s a bit expensive, but practically every item is worth the purchase. The best part is that a portion of sales get donated to local communities on Mondays. Stand out for good!

By the way, this post is NOT sponsored. I just love Altar’d State so much. But someday I would definitely love to collaborate with them if I get the opportunity!

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Dress: Altar’d State

Shoes: Steve Madden

Autumn's Palette

I’m currently trying to sink in the fact that were halfway through November and Christmas is just around the corner. I’m also trying to sink in the fact that we’re less than fifty days away from 2019. That’s just so crazy, where the hell did time go?!

With that being said, I’m trying to soak in and enjoy what’s left of autumn while it lasts. Pretty soon all the colorful leaves aka autumn’s palette (hence the title of this post) are going to be covered in slushy cold snow for the next six months. And once Thanksgiving is over, I’ll be in full Christmas mode and ready to deck the halls. But before I decorate the tree and sip hot chocolate while watching Hallmark movies, I need to embrace the beauty of fall a little more!

My favorite sweater for fall right now is this olive nubby pullover from Altar’d State. I bought it back in August and as soon as I tried it on in the dressing room, I was like, “I have to get this!” I love the warm material, the bulky raglan sleeves, and the olive color is perfect for fall. It’s so cozy, I feel like I’m wrapped up in a soft blanket every time I wear it! It’s definitely one of those sweaters you absolutely cannot resist.

I have also been loving my black ripped leggings from American Eagle and my black faux leather fur backless mules from Target. I’m totally obsessed with the shoes especially. They’re super chic, super comfy, and the slip-on construction makes it easy to slip on and off. They’re definitely worth the $25 mark! I’m trying to wear them as much as I can before the first snowstorm hits and tries to ruin them! And as for the black jeggings, you can never go wrong with them. They’re perfect and so comfortable, I could wear them everyday if I could!

Are you sad that autumn is coming to a close? Or are you already decked out and ready for the holidays? Let me know in the comment section down below!

I also wanna give a big shoutout to my girl Alex Stevens for the super fun photoshoot, despite how cold it was outside! She’s a photography GENIUS! Go follow her and her aesthetic photography on IG: @asteve05

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Sweater: Altar’d State

Pants: American Eagle

Shoes: Target

Earrings: Target

Mary Poppins DIY Costume

You may as well say that this outfit/costume DIY is practically perfect in every single way!

This post is overdue, but better late than never, amirite? It can also give you an idea for Halloween next year! I wanted to show y’all my Mary Poppins costume that I wore to my friends’ party last weekend. I’ve been wanting to do this costume for Halloween for so long. I just love the character and I have so many great childhood memories watching Julie Andrews playing her. It’s also perfect with the new movie coming out in two months! 

What’s great about this costume is that it’s very simple and you don’t really need much in order to dress like her. It’s also nice because your parents won’t worry about you looking too scandalous! Not that I would ever want to look scandalous for a costume or in general. 

To dress like Mary Poppins, all you need are a few simple essentials:

• A white long sleeve button-down blouse

• A black skirt

• Black pantyhose

• Black heels

• A red bow tie

• White gloves (optional)

• Black hat

• White artificial flower for hat (optional)

• Umbrella

• Red lipstick

And voila, you look like your ready to dance among the rooftops with the chimney sweepers!

Cozy Chic

Welp, it’s Monday. Back to the regular week schedule as I wait for Friday ... 

Do you ever have those days when you want to look cute but would rather wear your comfiest sweatpants and sweatshirt? Honestly, I think a lot of us feel that way every day, especially me. Today is especially one of those days. It’s Monday, I woke up super early, and it’s gloomy outside. All of that makes me want to crawl into some comfy sweatpants!

Let’s get real … sweatpants are just more comfy than jeans or sometimes even leggings! As a college student, I normally try to go for a more basic comfy outfit for my daily classes. I don’t worry about how I look on campus for the most part (because let’s face it, college students could care less about what everyone looks like). However, there are times when I want to try to look cute, especially since I’m part of the fashion program where most students dress up for every class! Thankfully, I found a cozy AND chic outfit idea for all you lazy fashionistas! That was a joke, please don’t @ me in the comments …

When I went to New York City over fall break, I bought these light blue velvet jogger pants from Gap. Y’all, these pants are SOOOOOOOO cozy! I literally felt them once and I immediately had to buy them! I’m a sucker for velvet fabric, I have a lot of outfits that consist of velvet actually. These pants are perfect because they’re so comfy but also so stylish, and I’ve already gotten so many compliments on them! The only con about them is that the waistline isn’t altered properly, so sometimes it looks uneven. So don’t be concerned as to why my crotch looks uneven in some of these pictures 😂

And my mom bought me this super cute light pink pullover which was on sale at TJ Maxx. It’s a perfect size and the fabric material is super comfortable. And it’s pink, who doesn’t like pink sweaters?! To complete the outfit, my go-to casual shoes are my white Converse sneakers, my black Ann Taylor cat eye sunglasses, and a new sideways diamond cross necklace which I bought from Kohl’s.  

And of course, no comfy casual outfit is complete without a grande skinny vanilla latte from Starbucks!

How do you like to style yourself on a lazy day? Comment below and share your style secrets!

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