What I Would Wear

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The firs two looks are very casual and something that I would love to wear the Markus Lupfer sweater is crazy expensive so this would most likely the be the only way that I would be able to style it. I really like wearing neon colors and what better way to add color to winter than with a neon sweater.

The accessories are also perfect, I am obsessed with the black loafers and think I might just have to buy them. I am a huge fan of satchels because they are comfortable for everyday use and can still look great. For the second outfits I decided to use the same top but in two different way, since valentines is just around the corner if you will have celebrate valentines in the day your can wear the outfit on the left which is still very cute but less formal but if you will be going out at night you can wear the outfit on the right I decided to put flats and boots because its personal preference what you choose to wear. I kept the accessories quite simple. I hope you like my outfits. 
light and dark




day to night


OPI Gel Manicure

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I am the kind of girl that if I have even the slightest chip on my nail polish I will immediately take my nail polish off of all my nails and re-do them. I had been hearing great things about gel polish about how long they lasted without chipping and that they had a great color selection.

So today as I was running errands I noticed that my nails were chipped so I decided to give the gel polish a try. I went to a salon where I had heard great reviews for a gel polish manicure and they were so friendly and I didn't have to wait in line although they were pretty busy. The process was just as long as a normal manicure (1 hour) the difference is that between each coat they put your hand under an LED light to cure the polish, they did mine for 45 seconds. So first they prep the nails then by numerical order 1. Base coat 2.LED light 3. Color polish 4. LED light 5. Second coat of Color polish 6. LED light 7. Top coat 8. LED light. I decided on the color Pompeii Purple which is not very purple it's more like pink with light glitter of purple and blue and I could not be happier. I will do an update to see how long they truly last without chipping.

Truly Blessed

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These two weeks have been intense ! I am more than ready for February to begin. I had so much to do that I felt like I was wasting time by sleeping. Luckily my family and Erik are always so fantastic that once I talk with them I feel so much better. My sisters are always so giving in their own way, but my sister Bella completely surprised me.

I am always doing some kind of work on my computer (gifted by my sisters Bella and Rebekah) or on my iPhone whether it be reading my textbooks (which I download onto iBook or my Kindle App) writing a paper or doing work for my job I am always doing something on my Mac or my iPhone. There are times where I don't want to take my computer because I don't want to carry it around with me all of the time so Bella sees me constantly working on my phone. So on Friday out of the blue she asked me to go with her to check out iPad accessories I thought she wanted an opinion on a new cover for hers, so I went unknowing that I was going to pick out my very own. I chose the black iPad mini and I could not be happier with it ! It truly is amazing I don't have to carry my computer everywhere and my phones battery life is lasting a lot longer now that I am not constantly using it. I am so blessed to have my wonderful family they're always so supportive and my parents have taught us that if we ever need anything to always help one another. The iPad is fantastic but what is even better is having a wonderful family and sisters that would do anything to make each others life easier whether it be with technology or a helping hand I am so fortunate to call them my family and to have them in my life.

What I Would Wear

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These outfits are very different one is sophisticated but still not very dressed up because it has jeans. The color of the top is one of my favorite colors it is also a peplum top which I am obsessed with right now.

I think it matches perfectly with the nude heels from Sergio Rossi and the amazingly gorgeous Valentino handbag, the accessories are simple but give it an extra touch of femininity. The second outfit is very similar to what I have been wearing because of the rainy weather but with a slight twist I wear an olive green jacket and this outfit has a vest the boots are very cute as well. I am always wearing Toms and decided to pair this look with boots to see how it would work and I really liked the way it looked. The handbag is from Longchamp and I really like how these handbags are so versatile and can be worn with so many different things and still look fabulous. The accessories are simple because since the vest has studs around the color and the boots also have studs I didn’t want to take to much attention away from those details. I hope you like the looks I made. 

Do What You Love
If You Never Try You'll Never Know

Trying New Beauty Products

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I am long over due for a Sephora Trip and these are the products that I am thinking of buying. Before I go to Sephora I see the new products that they have or what products have good reviews. I was using the cover girl volume lash mascara for a long time, but one day I went to Sephora and fell in love with Benefits They’re Real Mascara and have been purchasing it ever since.

Although I love that mascara and it's a must have, I want to try this urban decay mascara because it has such great reviews and everything that I have bought from urban decay always has such great quality that I cant resist not getting it. This Dior Lip glow has been on my mind for a while and now that I see it everywhere I need to give it a try. I have dark circles I’m pretty sure it has to do with my sleep routine or lack of but like I said urban decay and benefit have great products and these two seem to have great ratings so I will try them out I have a Laura Mercier concealer and love it ! but I like to try new things. I have wavy hair and I have always taken great care of it, I don’t dye it and I have stopped straightening it and I use heat protectant when I use the blow dryer. I have been meaning to try the Wen by Chaz Dean for a very long time, I believe since July when I saw it in an infomercial so I would love to finally try it out. 

Urban Decay- Lush Lash Mascara 

Dior Addict Lip Glow 

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil 

Benefit Erase Paste 

Wen by Chaz Dean  

Sephora

Nails

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For me doing my nails is therapeutic, the first two photos are designs that I have worn. I like natural nude colors for days where I know that I am not going to be able to fix any chips right away. For the second photo I have done a similar look except I had a light pink glitter from OPI and instead of red the top color I wore was a darker pink from Essie. I have started trying making designs and I have yet to perfect them but the two bottom photos are great designs that can be worn for spring or summer. 

Photos via Pinterest

Details Makes An Outfit

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There is nothing better than finding a great outfit, when I go shopping I tend to pick clothes that have something special and that can be combined with other clothes easily. My older sister Rebekah has always had leather jackets in her wardrobe she was thirteen and bought her first leather jacket while I was still wearing Disney characters on my shirts.

The first photo reminds me a lot of her style because she has always had an edge to her style and the leather jacket with the feminine skirt add that certain edge. Studs are everywhere, but for those that are wanting to try studs out without having to purchase something completely studded this blouse is perfect for that because of the stud detailing on the hem of the sleeves also that knit sweater plus the blouse are a perfect combination. Sequence is my weakness I love it and will purchase pretty much anything that has sequence and the sequenced sleeves on the black top adds just the right touch of chicness. Peplum tops have been catching my eye and are on my next shopping trip list they are feminine and can be worn up or down a fine example of a casual peplum top is in the fourth photo where they are worn with distressed jeans I just love that while outfit. I am not one to shy away from color, when I was in elementary school you would be able to find me in the field instantly because I had neon colors every day of the week. This orange skirt adds just the right amount of color, and by paring the orange skirt with a darker green top the skirt isn’t competing for attention and it adds the focus to the gorgeous details of the skirt . 

photos via Pinterest