fHello and Happy Monday! 

I'm back to my old picture taking ways... well, at least for today's post! I had actually taken these pictures before I helped my Dad with his and decided I was going to experiment more myself. So, I will work on more pictures this week. This afternoon, Sunday- in addition to writing this post, I will be planning more outfit looks so tomorrow, Monday, I can just get started with pictures. My biggest issue is that I take my own pictures most of the time and I have to deal with the natural lighting, finding good angles/shot, hitting the self timer, then running into place and hoping it comes out right. That's why typically I take  them in the same place -it is just easier. BUT I'll admit I tend to enjoy posting when I find new places to shoot. So, it is worth it to try them out!

Wish me luck! 

On to today's look. This sweater is my third piece from my Shein haul. This sweater is so cozy! I was instantly drawn to the the colors of the sweater. Bright, bold, and beautiful! In all honesty, I have not been a fan of the shredded sweater look generally speaking. But I decided I wanted to give it a shot. This particular sweater is not quite as shredded as some of the others I have seen. But it fits so comfortably! 

In general, this is a pretty easy, stylish look to pull off. Every piece is complementary and flows together effortlessly. I'm think this sweater would look really good with flared jeans as well. I'm currently looking for a pair of black flared jeans. I think that would look really good with the sweater. 

Of course my necklace from Palmpe Jewelry really ties the look together. I just love that shop so much! They have such cute jewelry. I'm heading back for another necklace and a few bracelets pretty soon! If you use the code PALMRIMOW you can receive 60% off for your purchase! So head on over and check it out! 

​Happy Shopping! 

Thank you so much for reading! And I hope you have a great week! 

XOXO

Sweater: Shein.com
Jeans: Target
Bag: Target
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Palmpe Official (for 60% your purchase use the code PALMRIMOW!
Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses 

Hey and HAPPY FRIDAY! 

So earlier this week my Dad asked me if I could help HIM take some blog pictures. Granted they are not for a blog really, he has his own project he is working on and needed some pictures for it. I was very excited to help out and we got some great shots in. As we shot, I found other place I could use to take pictures. It won't be easy, especially in heels. But I think I am going to try them out. 

That brings us to today's post. I kept the outfit simple, mainly wanting to try out some different areas. I think they turned out well! It DID take a lot longer and thanks to all the rain we have had lately, I will have to clean my flats. BUT I really liked how the pictures came out. Something a bit different! 

The outfit itself was perfect for today. The sweater is light weight and ventilated, so I didn't sweat to death since today was a bit warmer than it has been. It was casual and easy to wear. The colors work perfectly together. The flats -more like loafers- are so comfy and I think the first time I have worn them on the blog. 

Any way, next week I will have more from my Shein shopping spree! 

Have a great weekend and I hope you enjoy this post! See you Monday! 

Sweater: K LA Boutique
Jeans: GAP
Shoes: K LA Boutique
Bag: Target
Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses
Necklaces: Palmpe Official and LOFT 

Hello and Happy Monday! 

And welcome to my second post in my Shein haul! I have been so pleased with this shopping haul. There were only two pieces I know I am returning, only because they were not the right size. There is so much to love about Shein.com, but one of the thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to return products. You can make an account on their site, where you can keep track of your orders. Once you receive the order, you can confirm delivery and there are options to write reviews -confirming and reviewing products earn you points which you can use towards a future purchase- or return item. Then they give you a return label to print out and you tape it on the package and drop it off in the mailbox. You also have the option to have the money returned to your card or your Shein wallet -which is basically a store credit. That is what I typically choose, since I know I will be back soon. 

I've only had issues maybe two or three times max when trying to return something. Each time there was a rep who was able to clear up the confusion and get me back on track. 

On to the dress! This dress is such fun to me! It has so much character and joy in it! From the bright, bold print, to the bishop sleeve details, to the ruffle hem. I feel like I should be going out dancing in this! And the color makes it easy to style. gold, beige, black, even more red or another pop of color like blue or yellow would be fun to pair with it. 

The best part? It was under $20! In fact I got five pieces and paid right under $60. 

I hope you enjoy and are able to find yourself some fun things! Don't be afraid of online shopping at least not with Shein! Its easy and affordable, and as I mentioned returning things is simple! 

Happy Shopping! 

XOXO

​Dress: Shein.com
Shoes: Versona
Bag: Target
Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses 
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Hello and HAPPY Friday! 

So I shared a post yesterday about my Shein haul that I received yesterday! I was so excited I couldn't wait to get started on new posts. I was eagerly trying everything on and finding different pairings. 

This was one of the firsts that I really liked. If you know me at all, you know I love leopard print! But the color blocking in this sweater takes it to another level! I paired it with these pleather paper bag shorts and tights. In my opinion, it dresses it up a bit. Plus it keeps me at a comfortable temperature. I tend to run warmer, and winters in NC don't get THAT cold. I mean early in the morning, yes, but once the sun rises it becomes warmer. So, if I am out running errands, I may get warm quick. 

Also this could be a great lunch date or date night look. IF it does get cold, you could always throw on a beige/black/burnt orange pea coat. You could throw a different bag with it. Maybe even shoes. If it is warmer, skip the tights. The possibilities are endless! 

There are two pieces that are going back for sure. They weren't the right sizes. But what I love most about Shein.com is that returning things is ridiculously easy. That's why I never worry about shopping with them. They offer you the option to have the money returned to your card or to your Shein wallet, which you can use for future purchases. Another plus, they have fast shipping and returns. Win, win!

Thanks for reading! And have a great weekend! 

XOXO

Sweater: Shein.com
Shorts: KLA Boutique
Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses
Bag: Target

Hello all! And happy Tuesday! 

Yes, Tuesday! Monday got away from me. Anyway so the holidays came and went and now its'... just quiet. So in that spirit here is a quiet post. 

It is nothing flashy. Just simple, comfortable, and quiet. This is such an easy and casual look. 

You guys, it has been such an emotionally draining day -and few days actually- so for today I'm going to leave it here. 

Thank you for reading! I will have more coming soon.

​Don't give up on me! 

XOXO

HAPPY 2020 you guys!!! 

Emma from Friends -have you woken up from your nap!? Damn you Netflix for taking Friends AND FRAISER from us! I guess I need to start mentally preparing for when The Office leaves -next year! x(

Okay, on a more realistic note I am so excited for this year. I am resolving to do more interviews, give you more outfits, more style tips, and other things like when I hear of a good sale! I have a few endeavors I am hoping to see through this year, that I will share with you later. So stay tuned! 

For today, I'm sharing a fun, off the cuff look! This dress I've had for a bit, but I think I may retire. I am once again on my clearing on splurge. This dress maybe one of the cuts. I love it, but I just do not wear it that much. But I wanted to share it once more with these crazy, cool earrings! 

They were a Christmas present from a good friend and absolutely stunning! What I love is while they are big, they are very light weight. They are not heavy at all!

Thank you so much for reading and Happy New Year to you all! 

XOXO

Hey all and Happy Monday! 

Welcome to the last post of the year! It is a bit on the casual side, but I'm not feeling 100% today for some reason. Fingers crossed that I'm not getting sick! :C  Anyway, this is still a great look that I'm happy to share with you.

Still playing with the monochromatic color theme, although this look is a more relaxed version of this theme compared to the last post. I paired two of my favorite pieces together for this look. The slouchy sweater from Grace Boutique has been a staple in my closet for at least two years now. It is warm, comfortable, and it just drapes -that's the best word I can think of- differently every time I wear it. The Target cargo pants have quickly embraced their place in my closet, easily one of my favorite purchases of the year! 

My inspiration for this look was actually from the always chic Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. I have always been fascinated with their styling. They were the queens of layering (AND LAYERING) and over-sized pieces -they have very petite frames! But something about their styles always appealed to me. It seemed effortless and comfortable. I think it was Ashley who was wearing the outfit I based this look on. It was baggy, wide-legged jeans and a over-sized sweater. If I wanted to be true to the recreation I would have worn sandals or sneakers, which is what she opted for. But I chose heels for my look. 

Fun fact, their birthday is the day before mine! 

I hope you like this look and thank you so much for reading and being a part of my blogging journey! I am enjoying sharing this with you so much! I hope you have a safe and happy new year and I will see you in 2020! =D

XOXO


Sweater: Grace Boutique
Pants: Target (Wild Fable)
Heels: Rack Room 
Bag: Forever 21
​Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses

Hello and Happy Friday! 

It is our last Friday of the year/decade! How crazy is that?! Sadly, I did come to that realization on my own. I saw a headline about it on social media somewhere. But it made me stop and think. I tend to get very nostalgic about this time every year, so stuff like that really grabs my attention. 

On to today's look! 

Today I'm following a styling theme I have grown to really appreciate; monochromatic! I have found I really like styling a full outfit using on main color. Today, the color I chose was this beautiful burnt orange color! For some reason, that I can't explain fully, I associate this color with evenings or sunsets. It is such a stunning color. 

The bag I found at Target, and can be worn as a shoulder bag or cross body or you can tuck the strap in and carry it as a clutch. 

I liked the way the jacket kind of broke up the burnt orange color just a bit, plus of course it was warm! 

Thanks for reading! And have a great weekend! 

XOXO

Top: Target
Skirt: H&M
Bag: Target
Necklace: Palmpe Official and LOFT

Hello and Happy Friday! 

Christmas is only days away now! Who else is excited?! Who else still has shopping to do? I know this time of year can be a bit stressful, but I -well as of the last two or three years- have really tried to enjoy the hustle, the decorations -the lights especially. I have been trying to just absorb and enjoy it all. 

On to this post, which I feel like may either leave you loving it or leave you scratching your head. Bear with me! This coat my Aunt gave me has inspired me in so many ways. You saw it two posts ago, and it is back again! This pairing popped in my head one day and I don't know why exactly but it spoke to me. I decided to try it. Personally I LOVE it! I cannot explain why exactly. Part of it, I think, is I like the length difference. The shorter coat with a maxi dress. I didn't know I would like it, until I paired it together. 

Another element to this look is that the while the prints clash, the actual colors of the dress and coat go together very well. I believe that the key to mixing prints is more about color than prints. I'm actually just realizing that, even as I type this out. The prints are what bring the look to life. 

As much as I enjoy this pairing, part of me was hesitant to share it. 'Will other people get it?' 'Is it TOO out there?' 'Am I thinking it looks better than it actually does?' Yes, I go through these thought processes a lot actually.. And usually when I think these things about a look, they end up getting the best responses. But while I was questioning myself, I texted a picture of the look to my good friend, Terry. You know from his blog, Style of Terry! Soon to be Secure in Style -and how appropriate! I wanted a second opinion before I posted and explained to him my thoughts. He said, 'if YOU love it, that's all that matters!" 

That's the support I needed. Coincidentally, Terry said he loved it too! So here I am posting this! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Have a great weekend! See you Monday! 

XOXO

Coat: Aunt Sherry! (Love you!)
Dress: Shein.com
Shoes: Rack Room
Bag: Shein.com
​Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses 

Hello and Happy Monday! 

Sorry I missed you guys on Friday It was raining so much, I couldn't get any good shots. This is why I need to plan ahead. I do try, and sometimes I get it right and other times I do not. Friday was one of those days. And the 13th no less! Where is a face palm emoji when you need one?! 

Anyway, I'm back today with a warm and comfortable winter look for you. And I need to thank my Mom for helping me out with this post! This plaid poncho is hers! I've really loved it from the first time she wore it! I actually have another idea in mind for it in the future, so you will probably be seeing it again soon! 

It kind of reminds me of back in the day when you used to see Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen rocking the boho chic look. They would be wearing all of these over sized sweaters, jackets, ponchos, you name it! And yet they looked so chic! That was not what I was thinking when I styled this look, but looking at the pictures now that is what it reminds me of. 

I tried to keep this look relatively simple. I kept the colors mostly the same, minimal use of pattern play, and then deep maroon in the flats and the bag. It is effortless, it is very comfy, and warm! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Poncho: Steinmart
Hoodie: LOFT
Leggings: Versona
Flats: KLA Boutique
Bag: Forever 21
​Shades: Hashtag Sunglasses