Saturday, January 11, 2014

Liebster Award!

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Happy Happy weekend everyone! Last night, I received some  great news from the sweet, beautiful blogger over at The Seasalted Blonde that I was nominated for the Liebster Award! Now for those of you who don't know what this award is, is it an award that is given to bloggers who are either just starting up or have a few followers but who have potential to be HUGE. It is the greatest way to learn about other up and coming bloggers as well as support one another! So again, a HUGE thank you to the sweet Courtney for the honor! :)

So the rules are as follows::
Mention the person who nominated you with a link to their blog.
Answer 11 questions they asked.
Nominate 11 other bloggers with a smaller following but a lot of potential.
Create 11 of your own questions for them to answer.
Notify your nominees!

My answers to Courtney's questions::
1. If you could have anyone's wardrobe appear in your closet, whose would it be?
Lauren Conrad's, by far! She has been my inspiration forever! Classy and chic!

2. What is your dream job?
Hmm, tough one. I am always changing my mind, but I am really creative. I've always wanted to be an interior designer growing up.  I would love to do anything with showcasing my creativity; maybe something along the lines of interior design, event planning, fashion consultant, or even marketing and PR!
   
3. Where do you gather your biggest style inspiration from?
From everyday ladies like me.  I am online, either on my phone or computer, a lot, looking at other blogs, tumblrs, pinterest, and even instagram to see how people like to dress up.  I LOVE being in public, at school, or, lunch, wherever, and seeing how other people dress.  To me, that's fashion and where I get a lot of my inspiration from!
 
4. If you got to choose the Pantone Color of 2014 what would it be?
Hmm, so many choices! Maybe bring back the turquoise from a few years back. Turquoise is just always such an appealing color and great pop!

5. What is your favorite accessory that you own?
Honestly? Probably my fedora hats. You will see me wear them on a daily basis! They're just so fun to play with and you don't see it on many people these days! That or my Michael Kors chain-link watch. It just is always classy and goes wit everything.  It can be dressed up or played simple and alone.

6. What is your favorite way to unwind on the weekend?
Since it's winter, most likely just staying at home and keeping warm,  Add some hot cocoa or tea to that, a fireplace (I just love fireplaces), and some movies, and I'm golden. If there aren't any good movies, get the bose out, add some tunes on it, turn it up and get the apron out to  indulge and learn some new recipes! Weekends are meant for relaxing, and nothing says relaxing better than that!
 
7. What is your go-to outfit at the moment?
Probably a warm an cozy oversized sweater paired with skinnies or tights. It just hits the spot on the cozy-meter! 


8. What's your one beauty must-have?
Lipstick.  If you have nothing else on your face, adding the right lipstick will make for any event and your look look that much better! Simple and yet effective!

9. Where is your favorite vacation destination?
Italy or Greece please! I've been wanting to visit forever! E bellisimo! :)

10. Nail color you wear the most?
Since I usually change it up on Mondays for Mani Monday, this one is tough.  But I usually add pink or anything glitter to a lot of my manis!

11. Guilty pleasure?
Sweets. HUGE sweettooth! AND DIMPLES! Love them! And a huge romantic at heart.  And jokes!The cornier, the better! Sorry not sorry!

And now for my top 11 sweethearts and nominees:: (There's even one for you men!)

And here are my 11 questions for yall::
1.  What is your favorite realistic brand and your favorite lust-after brand?
2.  What are your favorite trends for the coming year?
3. How would you describe your style?
4. What is your favorite read? Magazine or book?
5. Favorite place visited and why?
6. Why did you start a blog?
7.  Tell me a joke!
8.  Who inspires you?
9. What advice would you give your 16 year old self?
10. What makes you feel confident?
11. What is something your readers don't know about you?

Can't wait to hear your answers!
Have a great weekend!
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Friday, January 10, 2014

Friday Favorites

This week has been a long one for sure, full of many up and downs. I'm so ready for this weekend! Going to get some laughs in at Jim Gaffigan's show tomorrow, pretty excited! What do you have planned this weekend?
Anyways, Check out some of my favorites for this cold week!

Favorite Laugh:: Dogs always make me smile :)

Favorite Space:: Why have a boring Kitchen? Get some wallpaper and spruce up yours with some black, white, and gold!

Favorite DIY:: Remember how easy it was creating this chevron bulletin board I made a while back? Learn how to make yours here!

Favorite Everyday:: Because sweaters make everything cozy!

Favorite Mantra:: Amen!

Favorite Find:: Get your sequin track pants at Nordstrom here!
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Thursday, January 9, 2014

DIY:: Winter Wreath

Simple, yet Festive!
Today's post is on how to spruce up your house or apartment with 2-3 simple items.   This is an easy and festive winter wreath that can last all winter, until the end of February, and maybe even March!  Christmas wreaths usually have to go shortly after New Years, hence, this is a great way to keep the entrance to your place looking great!
All you need to get is some popsicle sticks, paint if you want, I used leftover white paint for a "Winter White" theme since it snows up here a lot, and some sort of glue, glue guns work great! You can add a cute ribbon to tie it all together and add a pop of color!
You can use any snowflake shape, but shown below is how to recreate this snowflake.  I would place it out first and roughly get an estimate on length before adding the glue.  Have fun!!

Check back tomorrow for some Friday favorites!
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

OOTD:: Oxfords and Oversized Sweaters

Oxfords, Oversized Sweaters, Maroon, and the Snow!
I'm pretty sure it's safe to say everyone right now is currently freezing! Over here in Maryland, the high today is 8 degrees with real feel of -17! Make sure to layer up and don't leave the house with the full equipment of scarves, gloves, hats, and everything in-between!

Today's OOTD is inspired by mens fashion.  I absolutely love their oversized sweaters on me and the whole oxford shoes, so classy and so comfy! So I decided to do my own twist to it.  I added this big maroon sweater, paired with a button-up shirt underneath.  The great thing about layering is that you can always take a layer off if it gets too hot, say in the office or at school. Paired that with some black skinnies and a simple black statement necklace and a headband to bring in the femininity back.


Keeping warm!



The details! :)

What I love most about this look is that it can be casual or dressed up.  You can wear it to work, or just a regular day out! Inspiration is everywhere, even in a guy's closet.
Check back Thursday for a simple DIY winter wreath!
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Monday, January 6, 2014

Mani Monday:: Burrrr-berry

Burrrrr-berry Nails

It has been a VERY cold week with a lot of snowdays! Tomorrow, the high here will be around 18 degrees, with a low of 2! BURRR! But you know what I do love? When my nails match my outfit :) Here's today's mani monday, inspired by Burberry. It's fairly simple but get a think brush to get those thin lines in! How are you going to design yours?


Check back tomorrow for a DIY winter wreath and this later this week for an OOTD!
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