Winter Pastels

Sweater Dress| Juicy Couture (worn as top)

Gold Dress | Boutique in Shanghai (worn as skirt)

Pearl Necklace | DIY (found here)

Engraved Gold Bangle | Family heirloom

Cashmere scarf | Burberry (gifted)

Silver Heels | BCBG

I couldn't stop laughing when I saw these photos. It looks like I'm some crazy lady obsessed with trash cans!

I was thinking about retaking them, but then all the shivering, shuddering and near death calls would have been for nothing! So I decided to show you the photos (where it's not obvious I'm on the verge of frost bite hahah).

I always contemplate a buy for a week (or a month sometimes!) A good 50% of the time, I experience hypothetical buyer's remorse and decide against the purchase. Luckily for you, I didn't feel that way about this warm sweater, mostly because it keeps the heat in and cold out. Since it was a sweater dress, I was able to keep my bum warm too. Unfortunately, bare legs tends to make you feel ridiculously cold so I still ended up freezing.

The reason I bring up my shopping habits is because one of my prerequisites for buying anything is to imagine 3-5 outfits with the potential purchase using only items from my closet. That's exactly what I did so if you want to see how I styled this sweater dress 3 ways, check it out here!

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

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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 :)

Let's stay in touch!

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Blogger Secret Santa 2014

As you know, I was fortunate enough this year to get to know a group of bloggers whom I call friends. This past holiday season we participated in a Secret Santa hosted by Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart. I cannot stress enough how excited I was to do this. I love giving gifts. I love surprises (for other people haha). Most of all, I love the holidays.


We had a $15 maximum to keep it budget friendly, but also so us bloggers could flex our DIY muscles! I originally wanted to send homemade marshmallows, but didn't know how they'd do in the mail. I decided on my grated hot chocolate mix, a homemade bracelet (tutorial coming soon!), and a homemade lavender sachet (also coming soon haha).

I kid you not. I felt like a kid again (ha, see what I did there?). Waiting for "Santa" to deliver my present! When it finally arrived, I tried my best to resist every muscle in my body which told me to RIP OPEN THAT PACKAGEEE. I did good. For a day. Then I tore that thing to shreds.

I could not be happier with my Secret Santa's choice. This girl knew I do not accessorize enough, and she got just the necklace for me. It incorporated pastel mint spikes with a gold gunmetal chain. It's a balanced blend of edgy and girly! I am wearing it as we speak haha
Big shout out to Simone, the best Secret Santa a girl could ask for! Check out her blog to see what she got!

Btw, happy 2015!! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's. Cheers to another great year with you guys :)