Thrift Finds

Thrift Finds

Retail therapy is real. There is nothing like decompressing with a day

of pretty new things and imagining all the ways said new things

can add to your wardrobe.

My own retail poison is thrifting. Its such a rush finding a one of a 

kind piece at a great price. Being a college student,

 I am all about finding a great style steal!

Lately, I have been finding great jacket pieces. I think no matter

how into thrifting you are, jackets are a good way to go.

A thrifted jacket is an easy way to add a little extra to any outfit.

I found the sequin blazer at a women's thrift store in Philly. 

I could not pass it up! Who could? 

Literally the perfect addition to any going-out look.

All the way from across the pond...my most grown-up piece, 

the lace green coat. I nabbed this at a market in London.

 I really just use it as decoration in my apartment, it's so pretty!

Sometimes I pair it with a simple blue jean and white shirt but it adds

a great touch to a graphic tee.

The last blazer I picked up at Philly AIDS thrift reminded

me of Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi Hadid's collection. It has a 

chic rock and roll vibe to it.

Stay Well & God Bless

Cool & Casual

Cool & Casual

Over the holiday my family and I went to the Philadelphia Christmas Village, it was great if I had gotten this up sooner

 I'd say go, it is now closed -- there's always next year!

I wanted to keep it casual but still have some fun with the look.

Denim blue jeans, for me, are central to a casual and effortless look; add a pair of ankle boots like the pointed ones I'm sporting to take it up a notch. 

For the top, I went for a pajama-inspired top its casual in the right ways (loose fit, comfy, easy to work with) but still 

looks put together. Throw on a long trench style jacket to tie 

the look together. 

I love this jacket because it can be dressed down or up.

 It keeps me warm without the bulkiness.

TOP // Primark

JEANS // Primark 

JACKET // Forever21

BOOTS // JustFab

Stay Well & God Bless

Star Spangled Dress

 Star Spangled Dress

For a night on the town you can't go wrong with a 

LBD(little black dress) but spice it up with a fun print.

After Tommy Hilfiger's 2015 Spring show that was oh so Rock and Roll,star prints have been making appearances every where.

And for good reason. The print gives any look a fun and fresh take. Not to mention you can't help but feel like a rockstar while sporting a star spangled look.

Full Show Courtesy of FFChanel

Something like this would make the perfect go-to holiday party dress. Asos.com and BooHoo.com have a few options as well as Ralph Lauren.     

Dress / BooHoo.com

Shoes / JustFab

Lipstick / Revlon - Just Bitten

Stay Well & God Bless

Handkerchief

Handkerchief? 

I have been on the fence about using a handkerchief/bandanna 

(which ever you prefer I have gotten into some heated discussions over the correct term hahha) as an accessory. I have seen some people pull it off very well and others not so much. But I took a chance! and I really liked it. It will probably be a summer trademark for me when I don't want to be bother by necklaces.

Since I was being a bit bold with that I wanted to keep the rest of my outfit simple. Insert black shorts, purse, and my fave cut-out boots. To make the handkerchief stand out I went with a cream colored knit sweater that I distressed a bit.  

I don't wear this shirt often because it fits weird but I thought the distressed knit would add a nice touch.

Shirt / Thrift find

Handkerchief / Walmart

Shorts / H&M

Purse / Poshmark

Shoes / Urbango.com

Necklace / H&M

Stay Well & God Bless xX

Winter Fest

Winterfest Wonderland

The other weekend I went to Winterfest in Philly with my family. It was such a wonderful experience and I am so looking forward to going back soon. 

 The place was litter with lights and a few Christmas trees. Along with an ice skating rink they had fire pits with S'more kits, rocking chairs scattered around with warm blankets, and a lodge. 

We got some coffee and hot cider and walked about the place a bit. 

After we got our tickets to go skating we had an hour to pass so we got something to eat in the lodge. It had the cutest set up; sofas, fireplaces, and lights (as you can see hahha) We grabbed delicious burgers and sat at one of the many bench tables, which all had their own sort of board game. Ours was Jenga! (:

 The ice skating was amazing, it was my first time and I was terrified but after a few minutes I eventually taught myself how not to fall. With the Christmas music and lights it was so magical.

We had about two hours on the ice and every half hour they had a light show. Btw the jacket kept me completely warm the whole night and was totally worth the money. I got it from Garage, I don't usually shop there but it really caught my eye and I have to say I am sooo glad I found it.

The place is right on the water in Philly and is such a magical place to be. It is open until March and if you are ever in the area you must go! It's FREE aside from the ice skating. A perfect date place (the lights and cold make it utterly romantic hahha) or even a great family outing.

 

I wish I had a picture of my outfit, at least a good one there was just so much going on I forgot.

Stay Well /xX