Magazine Feature | Brocade Simplicity

Normally, I go right into my outfit posts. Today is different.

I would like to announce a project mentioned in my Tour through Blogland post: my first magazine feature.

You can read the whole article here.

I want to thank Victoria for the amazing writing and this incredible opportunity with Cliche Magazine (that has still left me a bit shell shocked). She makes me sound like a real big-time blogger!

I've been meaning to spill the beans about this for awhile, but am finally able to share it with you guys. New year, new (& great) beginnings. Thank you all for being so welcoming, supportive, and inspirational. It has given me the courage to do things I've only dreamed about.

*** We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming ***

Cable knit turtleneck | Ralph Lauren (thrifted)

Pleated brocade skirt | UO (old)

Silver heels | BCBG

Spike necklace | Baublebar (gifted by Simone)

It was raining all weekend that I was worried I wouldn't get outfit photos for you this Monday! When the rain finally stopped, I hustled manfriend and me out the door. I wanted something that would display and complement my Secret Santa necklace and still comfy. It was surprisingly warm after the rain so I took advantage and changed up the outfit last minute for this brocade skirt. I love the colors, because I think the light blue/gold match the necklace very well.

I love the coziness of this sweater. It makes any outfit instantly more comfy casual.

Linking up Shanna, Lauren, Lindsey, Jen, Zarouhi, & Sarah :)

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Sweater Cape + Cyber Monday!

I don't know why, but I instantly thought "Kim Kardashian" when I saw this photo of myself hahah

Sweater Cape / Echo Design (thrifted NWT!)

Long sleeve / Uniqlo Heattech<3

Knitted Skirt / H&M (old)

Heels / BCBG Paris

This thing is ridiculously warm. I just never take it off, because whenever I do, I look like a frizzy, frazzled static-y ball of hair. But wearing it also gives me a chance to do the infamous hair tuck I always see other bloggers do! I get why they do it. It looks cool, keeps your hair in place, and your hair helps keep you warm in those windy urban cities!

And happy Cyber Monday! Are you guys excited for any specific sales? I always love checking out Net-A-Porter's annual sale and then actually buy from its sister site, theOutnet, which usually starts its clearance sale around this time. I'm also looking for some good weather proof tan leather boots. Any ideas?

Here are just a few sales I think you might be interested in :)

For the DIY'er: A Pair & a Spare

20% off (HOLIDAY20)

For the office party: Rent the Runway

$40 off $100+ (CM4014)

For yourself: Kate Spade

30% off the entire site (CYBER30)

For the trendy friend: Revolve Clothing

additional 20% off final sale (CYBERMONDAY20)

For more work clothes: J. Crew Factory

whole site is 50%. Get an additional 10% + free shipping (YOUVEGOTSALE)

For everything else: Asos

30% off entire site (ILOVEMONDAYS)

J. Crew

30% off full priced items, 40% off sale items (MONDAY)

Bloomingdales

Additional 25% off

I saw this wreath during my photoshoot, and decided to steal it. Teehee. Don't tell Santa :X

Manfriend made me put it back D:

Linking up Shanna, Lauren, Lindsey, Lauren, Jen, Zarouhi, & Sarah :)

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Pumpkin Patches come Alive!

Top / F21

Skirt / J. Crew

Clutch / Tory Burch

Pumps / BCBG Paris

Cashmere Cardigan / Thrifted

The sun sets by the time I finish taking photos these days so it gets a bit chilly. I threw on this cashmere cardigan to keep me warm. It's the first thing I grab nowadays with the sun setting earlier and the evenings getting chillier. When I first bought this pumpkin orange cashmere cardigan, I didn't know what I'd pair with this bright color. All I knew was its ridiculous softness could save me from winter's harsh weather....and make me look like a fuzzy pumpkin! Especially with the green skirt, I look like a pumpkin patch turned human! :X Potential Halloween costume? Maybe out of my love for HIMYM, I'll be a slutty pumpkin. Maybe :P

Linking up Because Shanna Said So, Style Elixir, Pleated Poppy, DC in Style, Fizz and Frosting & Claire Justine:)

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Real elegance is in the mind

Real elegance is in the mind. It isn't determined by how much you spend, or how new your clothes are.

It is the way a person views themselves, and how they carry themselves on a daily basis.

Floral cloth corset / Stradivarius

Pink skirt / Vintage

Silver pumps / BCBG Paris (find it here)

Earrings / Kate Spade (similar here)

Clothing doesn't change a person, but can change how they view themselves. Old trends become new when a designer views it in a new way. People change their views of others when they change the way they dress. It can make some women feel sexy with the right LBD while others feel they can conquer the world with a pair of heels.

The power of clothing is amazing, and I am in awe of it each and every day.

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