Embrace the Cold

Embrace The Cold

…or at least know how to deal with it

Winter can be brutal, but I refuse to lock myself inside.

 I'd rather bundle up and spend a day off exploring Philly.

I did exactly that when a few inches of snow

 got me out of classes for the day.

The key to surviving winter is to layer… and invest

 in a thick faux fur coat that makes you

 feel like you should be in Aspen or Moscow.

Then find a warm pair of faux fur boots that can

withstand the snow and slush. Also, they add a bit of

edge to your look. It's a win-win! 

Knitted Headband // handmade

Sweater // Forever 21

Jeans // Primark

Boots // H&M

Coat // Garage

Take Care & God Bless

Trend Talk \ Lace Up

Trend Talk \ Lace Up

Yes, I am aware that the lace up trend is not a new one. It has been around for a bit BUT I had a moment of appreciation for it the other day and wanted to share. Hence the new post category "Trend Talk"... I'm thinking it might be a new thing for the blog!

Now as fun as trends can be, your personal style should come before the latest trend. This was something that I struggled with and have tried to be aware of.

Only chasing trends when they can add to my style.

This moment of fashion appreciation, that I'm

sure many of you have also experienced, came while scrolling through my Insta feed. 

A friend posted an ootd. A camel colored 

tank top with a lace up neck line and print 

parachute pants. It was a great pairing, I fell in love and couldn't stop thinking about lace ups.

They add a laid back feel but are also the epitome of edgy. And now pretty much everything can be seen with

lace ups! Whether its 70's inspired blouses and suede skirts or rock & roll black shorts and jeans. Or even a fun romper!

Topshop

H&M

BooHoo

NastyGal

 

NastyGal

Asos 

Asos

Asos

BooHoo

Asos

NastyGal

I am in love with this romper its flirty and reminds
 me of something Dolce & Gabbana might create!

Hope you enjoyed this post <3
P.S. BooHoo and Asos have loads of pieces with lace up detailing!

Stay Well & God Bless

Casual Oxfords

Casual Oxfords

I managed to score these vampy wine

 hued oxfords during a great sale

 at Lord and Taylor's

...and I am definitely obsessed!

For a casual look I paired the shoes 

with some blue jeans and a sweater. 

I kept the colors neutral to help 

the shoes and fuzzy purse charm pop.

P.S. the shoes did gave me a horrible blister and shooting this post was so painful :( but they are worth the pain!

Sweater / H&M

Purse / Poshmark

Purse Charm / Primark

Oxfords / Steven by Steve Madden

Bracelets / Alex&Ani

Necklace / gift

Stay Well & God Bless

Dressing Room Shots

Dressing Room Shots 

It was a casual ripped up jeans and 

fuzzie sweater kind of day but...I 

had to add some contrasting leather.

Also, Ariel decided to make an appearance in

the form of my phone case/latest obsession.

Top / Lord & Taylor's 

Sweater / thrift find!

Jeans / JCPenny's

Boots / H&M 

Purse / Poshmark

Phone Case / gift

Bracelet / Alex&Ani

Stay Well & God Bless

Back to it

Back to It

I know its been awhile but work is consuming my life currently but it feels sooo good to get back to blogging I forget 

how much fun I have writing the post and taking pictures. 

This was a look that popped into my head in the middle of the night so I jotted it down in my phone so I wouldn't forget. I ended up wearing it the next day to church. 

A variation of this would be a cute back to school outfit. Pair it with something closed toed and chunky to give it a more casual feel or something strappy if you wanna spruce it up.

Shirt // ?? had it for awhile

Blazer // Lauren Conrad Collection at Khol's

Shorts // Levi's

Shoes //Express

Bag // Charming Charlie

Stay Well & God Bless xX

Florals&Leather

Florals&Leather

Due to sever heat outside and polar like cold inside 

(ALL my classes have the AC on full blast!) 

I have to carefully plan at my outfits when I have class.

Hence my wearing a jacket when it's 85°.

I originally planned on wearing a flowy white tank top with this but it needed ironing and I was already late. Instead a went for this floral top and I like the way it works with the shorts.

The shorts have a sporty look to them, the side has a 

retro basketball shorts feel. They're mesh like with a leather texture. An unexpected pair like that and I'm all in. 

I spotted these in PacSun last year while on a day trip and I had to have them. There are just so many ways to style them.( I may to a post on that bc I really like them!

To keep warm I added this green jacket I've had for awhile. I got it on sale at Target.

It's light weight enough that I wasn't too hot outside and I think it really ties the outfit together nicely.

The bag is just the one I'm currently using bc it is big enough to hold my usual purse thins and school stuff. but i like how it compliments my shirt and jacket.

Finally, for shoes my trusty, go-to, beat up Converse. Plus I couldn't pass up a chance to wear them with my "retro leather basketball shorts".

Top / H&m

Shorts / PacSun

Jacket / Target

Shoes / Converse

Silver Bracelets / Alex & Ani

Bag / Francesca's

Stay Well & God Bless /xX

Knits and Cuts

Knits & Cuts

After weeks of below freezing ugliness and having to bundle up yesterday was quite warm and I loved it! I brought out my favorite cutout ankle boots from the back of the closet to finish this casual edgy look perfect for a day of school and errands. 

I got these ankle boots from an online website called Urbango last spring. They comfy but have a slight heel that gives any outfit an edge.

The jeans are from Forever 21 (I'm trying to steer clear from that store for ethical reasons but I still have clothes from there that I don't intend on throwing away)

I have no clue where my sweater is from. My jacket was a gift from my mom and I distressed it myself. A lot of what I look for in clothes is how edgy they look and that is what I get from this jacket.

Stay tuned for more outfit inspo!

Stay Well and God Bless /xX

Fire And Ice

Fire & Ice

The other weekend I went to a Chili Cook-off/Ice Carving Festival that happens every February in my town. As long as I have lived here this is the first time I have actually been able to go.

 

There were about ten different ice carvings that people from all over carved that morning. Some people were still working when I got there, ice was flying everywhere it looked like sparkles were falling from the sky! hahha These were two of my favs a dragon and the fishes in a heart (yayy for Valentine's day <3 )

There was a phoenix one I wanted to snap a pic of but I there was such a crowd around it and I was way too cold to wait around.

There is a cute strip of shops down this tiny road that I've always wanted to go in but never did until this day. There was this cool vintagey (Not A Word But Hey) store with loads of jewelry and knick knacks. I had to keep myself from buying the whole store. I grabbed some hot cocoa from the bakery in the picture to keep me warm. It was SO cold but I really wanted to see all the carvings.

This coat has been such a great buy with the horrible cold weather we've been having here. I feel like it is sometimes a bit much but nevertheless it keeps me toasty warm. hahha I walked around for a bit longer to try the different chilis. Some of them were SPICY haha but it was a lot of fun. It was crazy seeing people from all over in my small 'lil town. 

Aside from the cold it was a lovely time! 

Sorry for the lack of post I am trying to find a balance between school, work, and the blog. 

I very much appreciate every view I get and I would love to hear from you guys.

Stay tuned for more post.

Take care & God Bless! //xX