hello

13 December 2014

hello

I'm pretty in love with this camo Hello Apparel top, its a comfy tee but I feel like it can be dressed up or down! This outfit is a little different but that's why I love it so much! Hello Apparel has tons of cute fun tops for girls and guys! 
Photos by Remember When by Raquel
Top: c/o Hello Apparel, Skirt: c/o AMI Clubwear, Heels: Forever Young


living room sneak peek

11 December 2014

living room sneak peek
I moved into my own place about two months ago and I've slowly been decorating. I wanted to give y'all a sneak peak of my living room, there are still a couple more things I will be doing but here's a peek! I'm totally in love with this space! 
I needed end tables but I didn't want to spend a whole lot so my sister and I went to Ikea and we found these tables for only $8! It was a major steal and I love how to gives a modern touch. 
I'm pretty in love with all my pillows, Matt's mom actually gave me this couch, which was incredibly nice and I'm totally in love with it! I wanted to add some fun pillows into the mix. I love these fur pillows from Kohls and then I love the linen pillow in the center from Loom and Mill. It has the gorgeous silver detailing that really ties all the the silver detailing in the room together. 
I found this fun center painting at Home Goods on a major sale, and the modern prints are my favorite thing on the wall. 
Fur Pillows: Kohls, Linen Pillow: c/o Loom and Mill, Rug: Wayfair, Modern Paintings: c/o Sarah Swanson, End Tables: Ikea, Throw Blanket: Ikea



sheen and be seen

08 December 2014

sheen and be seen

I am pretty in love with this dress y'all! Ivy + Blu dresses are always so gorgeous and their 'Sheen and be Seen" dress is not only so classy but so perfect for all those Holiday parties! It kinda gives a little of a tuxedo feel which I love too! The detailing is absolutely gorgeous, to the pockets to the flare at the bottom. If you are wanting a dress for your holiday party that isn't super out there with sequins then this dress is perfect for you! 
 
 
 
Photos by Remember When by Raquel 
Dress: c/o Ivy + Blu, Tights: Francesca's, Booties: Target 

celebrating the holidays

celebrating the holidays

I absolutely LOVE this time of the year. Its my favorite time for so many different reasons! The atmosphere is so amazing. Everyone is so cheerful and it really is the best time of the year. I start decorating for Christmas as soon as I can, because I love having my tree up. Watching Christmas movies, drinking hot cocoa, wrapping presents, and seeing Christmas lights are just a couple of my favorite thinks to do! What do you like to do this time of the year? One big thing about Christmas is giving. I feel so fortunate to have so much in my life, its really easy in today's society to compare yourself to others and feel like your life could be better. But this time of the year, we really should all take a look at how lucky we really are.

One of my absolute favorite things to do during Christmas is give back. There are so many people in this world that don't have much and this season is one that I want to make sure they have a little more! I love getting presents for kids in need, Sub for Santa is one of my favorites. Putting a smile on a child's face Christmas morning is worth more than any present I could get. I also love getting supplies for shelters, this year I'm donating to shelters that simply just need toiletries. There are so many little things we take for granted that so many people that want so badly. Giving is probably one of the most gratifying presents I've ever received so I challenge y'all to give back this year :)


The Good Stuff 2014 Holiday Sweepstakes is a great way to get extra money this year for gifts for your loved ones but also to get some presents too for kids in need! Make sure to enter because they are giving away three $100 Amazon Gift Cards and one $500 Amazon Gift Card!! The Good Stuff also has tons of great articles about how to save this time of year. Some of my favorites are about budget friendly gifts, hostess gifts, and gifts for enthusiasts. Make sure to check those out and to enter the sweepstakes :) 

holiday gift giving with sole society part four

04 December 2014

holiday gift giving with sole society part four

So this is probably one of my favorite outfits lately. Its super simple and low-key but that's what I'm loving at the moment. This is the last part of my holiday gift giving posts with Sole Society. Beanies are one of my favorites during these cold months. Beanies are also a really great gift idea! Sole Society has tons of cute options! Beanies are an easy gift because you don't have to worry about sizing! 
I got this plaid button up from Aeropostale...and its actually a guy's shirt! I have been wanting a lose and baggy plaid top for awhile and I couldn't find one that I liked until I saw this in the guy's section...hey sometimes men's clothes are just better than women's ;) 
Photos by Remember When by Raquel
Top: c/o Aeropostale, Jeans: Nordstrom, Beanie: c/o Sole Society, Boots: Forever Young 

holiday gift giving with sole society part three and a giveaway

02 December 2014

holiday gift giving with sole society part three and a giveaway

Scarves are another great gift that you can feel safe giving. Not only is it a safe bet, but its also a really good one! Who doesn't love a big chunky scarf this season?! I love Sole Society's selection on scarves. This one in particular is one of my favorites and I am giving away one on my Instagram. Its super easy to enter, just go to my instagram here to enter :) 
Photos by Remember When By Raquel
Coat: H&M, Jeans: Nordstrom, Scarf: c/o Sole Society 




holiday gift giving with sole society part two

01 December 2014

holiday gift giving with sole society part two
So y'all must now that by now, I have a huge thing for booties. I love them so much. These adorable Sole Society booties, are the perfect bootie. They are the perfect color, and they are classy and cute. Booties make for a great gift also! Sole Society has so many different options, that you will definitely find the perfect pair for the person you are gifting it to! 
How fun and spunky is this sweater from Pink Blush?! I really love how it almost gives a boyish look, its just a really fun different color scheme so I love it! I got this hat when I went to market in LA for work, and I only paid $10 bucks! I seriously love wholesale, if I could just get everything wholesale then I would be all set haha :) 
This clutch is from Mu's Bags. Its actually really cool. These bags are made my women in Guatemala, and they are hand-woven by mayan ethnic clothing. I love finding pieces like this that are so unique and are really special. 
Sweater: c/o Pink Blush, Skirt: Called to Surf, Booties: c/o Sole Society, Clutch: Mu's Bags, Hat: bought wholesale in LA