Best 2015 Outfits

My official first full year recap! Can you guess which outfits I'll include?!

January

Still one of my all time favorites ♥

February

This was so so so much fun! I may have looked crazy in suburbia NJ, but it was worth it!

March

I think my full midi skirt obsession on the blog started with this outfit haha

it was just so comfy and I never had to worry about my food pouch (aka stomach) popping out!

April

Pink on pink = can't go wrong!

Ironically, did not get to wear this on Wednesday...

May

My favorite dress from Eshakti (until recently...because I bought more haha)

June

I would never buy Reformation full price (can't justify the price tag for the materials), but I bought it thrifted online from ThredUp! I was my addiction for a good couple of weeks. I had to ween myself off from checking the site everyday...for my savings' safety haha

I know >.< I cheated. Please don't hate me. I just love these two too much!! And this was another purchase from ThredUp. Yah..I really wasn't kidding about the shopping addiction haha

July

Asos, you just get me.

August

WARNING.

I tried really really really hard to only pick one...and failed hahah so now you get to recap even more 

September

My favorite vintage dress. It was my mother's, and it was a side of her that I never saw. It wasn't until after her passing when I had to pack her clothes that I found such colorful, vibrant sundresses. She got so caught up in the day to day taking care of me and my dad that she forgone dressing up. I keep all of her summer dresses. I will give them a new lease on life, and try my best to keep wearing them even after kids. No putting off what I can do today til tomorrow. Enjoying today while I can.

October

November

One of my most popular outfits to date. Kinda crazy! To think, it started out with me just wanting to wear this dress to work without being cold!

Not really an outfit photo per se...more like an outfit photo version for a handbag...haha. Taking out my new favorite bag out for a spin!

December

I know I said it last year, but I am always grateful time and time again for those of you who come back every week. Your support is amazing, and I love learning more from you guys. Thanks for joining me as I traipse through this blogging world. It's a lot less lonely! I read all of your amazing and loving comments and although, I haven't been able to respond to them as much these days, I love reading them.

As always, I hope your year was filled with happiness, love, and laughter.

And may 2016 overflow with even more ❤️

Happy New Year, lovelies!

Let's stay in touch!

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

Life Lately

Normally, I don't do recap posts, but recently I've been doing quite a bit, and decided to share a bit of it!

If you follow my instagram, then you have an idea of what this post will contain. If you've talked to me then you probably mistook me for an extrovert, but oddly enough, I'm the exact opposite. I'm an introvert; well, an extroverted introvert if that makes sense. I can be outgoing and talkative, but on the inside, I'm panicking. It's a daily occurrence for me to switch words mid-sentence like hi-lo (hi/hello) or skir-ress (skirt/dress), because I panic and second guess my choice in words. This blog is forcing me to identify some amazing things in me, and thereby make me more comfortable and confident in social situations.

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With the beautiful Naty Michele and ridiculously funny Dhruvi of Stilettos and Sequins

First off, I went to an event at Dolce Viso hosted by the ridiculously young looking, down to earth, kind, Naty Michele of A Love Affair with Fashion and Elle magazine. (I mistook her for my age, but apparently I was way off base. I seriously need to get the details on her skin regimen!). I know people say not to meet people who've made it big, but you don't need to worry about it with her. She is so kind and caring, and genuinely a good person, who spent the whole night running around making sure everyone felt comfortable. 

I also met some amazing and equally friendly Jersey-based bloggers. I love the community I felt that night. It was inspiring. I have never felt this driven since I started blogging. It made me more focused and committed to work harder. Create better content. Promote my blog more.

Basically: Don't be afraid to fail.

Our beautiful panelists taking time out of their busy schedule to talk to us!

A week later, I had the pleasure of joining Rakuten in NYC at the Conrad Hotel. They hosted a panel session with BirchBox, Saks Fifth Ave, and Vacation Style. Our topics ranged from what brands look for, when to monetize your blog, and how brands build relationships. Afterwards, we enjoyed a networking hour filled with wine and cheese with brands like Bumble&bumble, Rodale's, and Reiss (more on the last two later!).

Some amazing products I've gotten to try (& going to review!) the past few weeks from
Wella Hair, Birch Box, Bumble & Bumble, Fresh, Philosophy, and Molton Brown.

Last but not least, I made a basket of goodies for Mother's Day. It's something I haven't had the pleasure to do for so many years so I went all out. I went the creative route with my DIY Polaroid magnets found here and compiled a ton of photos including one from her childhood holding her younger brother. You can even sneak a peek at one of my favorites, a dalmation inspired one!

Like most moms, she never spends on herself, so I decided to spoil her with some amazing products.

1. Creme de La Mer Moisturizing Cream is one of the most coveted products a woman can have in her beauty regimen. It's a nutrient rich formula full of sea kelp, vitamins and minerals, but what makes the real difference is the fact that each formula must be distilled over a 3 to 4 month process. The reason it continually wins beauty awards from the the likes of Neiman Marcus.
2. La Mer Lifting Contour Serum: She's also been bringing up the fear of wrinkles and looking older (although I think she has nothing to fear!) so I also gifted her this. Unlike most serums, it feels light on the skin, yet packs a punch. It can be used on your face and neck to help firm and strengthen the skin there.
3. La Mer Brightening Lotion Intense: To top it off, I bought a brightening lotion to target dark spots, scarring, or any hyper pigmentation. It also helps to hydrate and soften your skin for a more youthful look.

So that was a quick recap of my life recently. If you like these type of posts, let me know, and I'll be sure to do periodic updates with and inside peek into my life!

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Recap of 2014 (ish)

This isn't exactly a recap of my entire 2014, because I didn't gather the courage to start blogging until August.

That means this post would have included only 5 outfits. Gasp! So to make up for the lack of outfits, I decided to choose two outfits from every month instead :)

August

Because honestly, who doesn't fight trees?

September

Lemons & mint inspired this photo :)

Photo from my first ever collaboration as a blogger!

October

Budget outfit challenge: Accepted.

Result: $38

If a pumpkin can become a carriage, why can't I become a pumpkin? A girl can dream.

November

I started really abusing this wide-brimmed hat..

...and this trench.

December

One of my most casual yet favorite looks!

Ok, I cheated. But this is seriously one of my favorite photos. It embodies all the qualities I love. The qualities from which I build my style. Vintage. Romantic. Simple.

I just wanted to thank you for coming back every week, and joining me through this fashion blogging adventure. I sincerely enjoy all the comments and interactions I have with everyone here. It gives me such joy to have met so many wonderful people through this blog. I hope your 2014 was filled with happiness, love, and laughter. May 2015 overflow with even more success and ♥♥♥

Happy New Year!

Let's stay in touch!

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