Thursday, January 31, 2013

Dress to, well, Impress!

Today is a "I'm dressed for a conference" type of a day. I wanted to pull out some dresses in hopes of picking up the Thursday mood! Just today and one more day to go. I tell myself "You can pull it together today, you can do it." Do you sometimes find yourself telling yourself that?

Here's something I found on lovely Pinterest that is sure motivation:


Oh also, I am on day 2 of eating vegetarian for a week and I give mad props to those who have dedicated their lives to being a vegetarian. It is sure not easy when you are a newbie trying to be creative in your meal options. Yesterday I had Asian ramen with vegetable sushi for lunch. Dinner was mushroom and spanish tortellini. 

Anyone know of any great vegetarian meal options? Please let me know!




blazer//H&M
dress//ASOS
heels//Forever 21
clutch//H&M
jewelry//Forever 21

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Blue Skulls & Studs

How many of us are really keeping up with our 2013 resolutions? 

For me, it isn't because I would not like to keep up with my resolution but I have a harder time remembering to do it (there's prob an app to help you remember). One of mine being: do something new everyday that you've never done. 

But I do remember once in a while (=P) and last night my mom has suggested being vegetarian for a week. It has never crossed my mind to be a vegetarian full on but I will definitely try my best to be one for a week. Wish me luck!

Today I'm sporting one of my favorite pair of heels. I love these because my heels come out of my pumps when I walk and these heels have a strap across like Mary Jane pumps. They make me feel a bit safer despite the height of them! Haha.




jacket//Bebe
pants//local boutique
top//Charlotte Russe
heels//Cathy Jean
bag//Forever 21
necklace//Forever 21
watch//Christian Dior
scarf//local boutique

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Hot & Cold

The weather has been playing wonderful tricks on me lately. It was 80 degrees last week but this week has dropped to mid 50's. I'm nearly confused pulling my sweaters and maxi dresses out at differently days. Today I paired cream hues together to match with my comfy booties. One upside to the cold is that I get to pull out my long coat which has bows on the faux pocket flaps. Love!

This look is keeping me real cozy right now and I'm ready to step out outside!

What is your favorite item for the cold?




coat//local boutique
booties//Charlotte Russe
jeans/Macy's
sweater//Forever 21
purse//Calvin Klein
necklace//handmade

Thursday, January 24, 2013

My first haul post

When you are trying to distract yourself from something on your mind, shopping can be a good outlet. But a very dangerous one. I mean really dangerous, unless...you find an unbelievably awesome deal! In one of my previous posts I mentioned that Forever 21 was having a 50% sale on top of their already on sale items. I am somewhat proud of myself to say that I didn't totally go crazy (haha). 

Here's what I got and the total I got everything for. I know I can't believe it myself either! 

-I purchased this sequin sweater in black and have been dying for a sequin sweater so was practically floored when I got it for less than $6!


-The black flats actually were in available in cream with a black bow.


-For some reason I thought the strip in between were a shiny patent gold but it is actually a matte cream color. I might perform a DIY on these to make the cream strip black. I just couldn't resist them for only $7.99! Also, a little minor detail I liked about these shoes were that they came in a neon pink box.



-Been also coveting leopard flats and these had pretty good reviews so score. Come on - $3.49! For two pairs of flats that are less than $7.00 combined, I'll just skip a fancy lunch for a day! (That sounds like an issue doesn't it??)



-The rhinestone necklace was available in black so I went straight for that one. It is a lot daintier than I expected but still cool.


Did you gals purchase any great deals lately? A lot of stores were trying to get rid of last year's Fall/Winter inventory to get ready for 2013 Spring/Summer inventory so there probably were a lot of deals!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

A better day of pastels



 Top//local boutique
jeans//H&M
bag//local boutique
heels//Jessica Simpson
triangle necklace//Forever 21
long necklace//Lauren Conrad
bracelets//Forever 21

It's been a little tough to get back into the swing of things. I almost even booked an abrupt trip to Paris due to my family's wishes but that fell through. I've never been to Paris and never thought my first trip there would be this kind of experience if it were to happen.

Thank you again for everyone's kind words. My family and I will make it through!

In keeping up with getting back into the swing of things...I attempted to brighten my day up a bit with bright colors - pastels! I love the color mint green and coral so this is outfit is secretly wishing for the spring days to arrive sooner.

What colors do you gals love for the upcoming spring?

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

a long night...

It was a long night dealing with the aftermath of the sudden death of a family member so please excuse me because I rolled out of bed and threw on what as closest to me! I wanted to feel comfortable and cozy today so I threw on my go to big sweater...

My mind probably has wandered off for a bit but it'll back in a day or two. 

Thank you so much for everyone's support and kind words.




top//local boutique
sweater//local boutique
jeans//Macy's
necklace//Forever 21
clutch//Forever 21
flats//Macy's
watch//Kenneth Cole

Monday, January 21, 2013

R.I.P.

Today's post is dedicated to my grandmother. 

My grandmother and half of my immediate family live in France so I have only seen my grandmother a handful of times in my life. It is extremely sad to say that I am not close to her as I could be because of the distance. 

From what I can recollect though is that she was a healthy person, unfortunately tragedy met her the night before. It will take a me a long time to forgive and forget those who contributed to her death. But I can not and will not dwell on that as she has passed onto a different journey without us.

She will always remain in our hearts... rest in peace grandmother.

Thank you.