5/26/2013

Pale in All Filters






Shirt - Old Navy
Pants - Mossimo
Flats - TOMS
Bag - Merona 
Necklace - made by my super talented sister at yourmomdesigns

Okay. I know, I know. I'm as pale as the white shirt I'm wearing. I need to get out  in the sun so that people don't think I'm cast in the next Stephanie Meyer inspired movie.  

Anyway, today has been looong. I woke up super early to open up the coffee shop at my church and needed a simple outfit I could work in. Capri pants have become one of my favorite wardrobe staples for spring/summer, so of course I chose these because they're perfect when you're looking for a quick and effortless outfit that still looks put together.

What's your favorite wardrobe staple for spring/summer? Let me know in the comments below! 

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5/20/2013

Loves Lately ~ Spring Edition




 Nail Polishes (from Left to Right)

Do You Lilac It - O.P.I
Baskey Case - Orly
Pixy Stix - Orly
Coat Azure - Essie 
Mint Apple - Sinful Colors 


Garnier BB Cream in Light/Medium



Maybelline the Rocket Volum Express Mascara in Blackest Black




Left to Right: Shocking Coral, La La
Lipstick/Gloss

Maybelline's "Shocking Coral" - Buy it Here for $5.54
NYX's "La La" - Buy it Here for $4.99
 



Tarte's Eyeshadow Palette in Eye Couture 

This palette is not currently sold anymore, but a similar one from Tarte is their "NeutalEYES Vol. II" palette - Buy it Here for $44.00

  Check out my video about these favorites here on YouTube

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5/19/2013

Floral Mix








Top - H&M
Skirt - Mossimo
Shoes - Aldo 
Necklaces - Forever21
Bracelet - Fossil

Here's a tip for when you're shopping at Target (which, if you're anything like me, is 1-2 times a week): try and find online returns because they mark those items down like crazy. I got this new skirt, that is super comfy, for $4.56 and I'm the kind of person whose day can be turned completely around by tiny stuff like that, so next time you're there be on the look out. 

Anyway, I hope y'all are having a fabulous day and will have an even more fabulous week!


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P.S. Apparently I like holding my hand to my ear in pictures. Did y'all notice? 
 

5/14/2013

Mint to Be





Top - JC Penney
Cardigan - J. Crew (buy something similar here)
Skirt - Forever21(buy it here)
Shoes - TOMS (These are from last year, but check out their new line here)
Watch - Fossil
Necklace - I believe it's vintage, so I'm not exactly sure where it's from

Yesterday I had to go to an advising session at the college I am transferring to and decided I wanted to wear something that looked professional but casual at the same time (since it's not like it was an interview or anything), and this is what I came up with. I love pairing mint and white together, it just seems like one of the the most gorgeous color combinations.

Piece of advice, though, if you're planning on meeting with an adviser or someone else on a campus you don't know like the back of your hand and are directionally-impaired like I am. . . leave super early and have a good idea of where you need to be (meaning look at a map a thousand times) and don't be too proud to ask for help. Also, if you haven't yet, download google maps to your smart phone, if you have one, and keep track of where you're going because let's face it, without it I would not have found the building I needed to be at on time and I dislike hate being late.


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5/12/2013

It'll Be a Bright Day






Top - Gap 
Skirt - Merona  
Shoes - Charlotte Russe 
Belt - Target 

Can we just take a minute to talk about how much I love this skirt? It's so comfortable and versatile, it's ridiculous. I need to go back to Target (psh. Where else?) and get like a thousand more. 

I love pairing skirts like this with brightly colored tops or accessories to really make it stand out. How do you like styling versatile skirts like this? Leave me a comment below!

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5/05/2013

Goodness Knows I Needed Spring










Top - Papaya Clothing
Skirt - Prabal Gurung for Target
Shoes - Steve Madden
Bag - Kenneth Cole Reaction
Watch - Fossil

Thank God for Spring inspired floral patterns and bright colors; I am so in love with them both.

As you can tell from the pictures, though, I am still super-duper ridiculously vampire-esque. I need to hit up the beach ASAP, but until I can I'll just continue wearing bright colors and daydreaming about clear skies and sand beneath my feet.


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5/03/2013

Warby Parker Update!

It's finally here. Check out my Warby Parker update video! 




I love my new glasses and I highly, highly, highly recommend checking out Warby Parker if you're in the market for pretty amazing glasses that aren't crazy expensive.

P.S. Here's the link to the glasses I chose: Bensen in Whiskey Tortoise

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5/02/2013

New Blog? And Small Update


 I know, I know, it has been forever since I last posted here.
School was kicking my butt and I had to focus on that and some other stuff that has been going on in my life lately. 

But, I am finally done with finals for this semester which means that I will have so much more time on my hands to write and make videos! 

And, I also just made a new blog called Simply This Life. It's a blog about my life and all the cool things that are in it, so please go check it out!


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