Comfort Is Key

An easy way to stay comfortable on the holidays. A long sweater, tights, platforms, and you're ready to go. I thought the collar was a nice touch. 

Collared Top - H&M

Sweater Dress - H&M

Tights - Macy's

Shoes - H&M

What are you wearing on the holidays?

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The Winter Project Week Two - Favorite Winter Accessory

My favorite accessory in the winter is scarves. I love seeing them, and touching them, but I have an issue with wearing them. Ever since I had surgery on my neck when I was fifteen I can't bare anything touching that area. It makes me sort of freak out if that makes sense. I'm uncomfortable, and anxious. I'm not sure why this happens to me, but I know it began after my surgery.
Seeing all of the tartan or as we say plaid patterns this season I knew I was going to have to suck it up and at least try to wear a scarf. When I went into H&M I spotted this scarf, and thought it was perfect. It was a bit pricey (18$), but it is thick and really warm. I've managed to wear it twice when it was quite cold outside. I try to avoid having it on too tight or close to my neck, and haven't felt panic while wearing it just cosiness and comfort.

                                      What is your favorite winter accessory? 
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Sweater Weather

Yep,  I've used that annoying term "sweater weather", but to be completely honest the weather has been so bipolar I'm not sure it is sweater weather yet. Tuesday was a really cold 70 degree type of day and Wednesday was a searing 90 degree day. I'm sure you've seen me complain on twitter. Nonetheless, I am prepared for the cold. I ventured into Forever 21 and H&M a few weeks ago and picked up some new sweaters. Their fall stock is so nice!
I firstly wanted some type of Christmas sweater, and sadly all I found was one with snowflakes on it.  I really like it though, it is light weight and looks perfect with a red lip. I am not entirely sure what sort of pattern is on my red sweater, but I thought it looked nice and made me feel the Christmas vibe because of the red color. Next I picked a beige/black striped sweater just because I don't own many beige colored shirts. Lastly from H&M I picked up a long navy blue sweater. It is perfect for leggings because it covers my bottom. I will probably wear it on Thanksgiving because it's loose and comfortable. I'm quite tall and it fits me really long I should have gotten a small, but I was too lazy to try anything on in the dressing room.
                                                           Are you ready for the cold weather? 
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Zara Mini Office City Bag

Two months ago I mentioned in my What I Would Buy post that I really wanted to buy this purse. At the moment it was a dilemma, but as the days went by I decided to just buy it instead of being in indecisive mess! I chose the Mini Office City Bag because I was in love with the bigger version of it, but thought it was a bit too bulky for everyday use. I wanted something smaller with great quality. I really like that it has a large strap and the two smaller handles.
The strap is detachable so you can wear it either way. I personally like to have the option of wearing it either way depending on my mood. The bag is really good quality, it doesn't have that awful faux leather stench. It perfectly fits my essentials: phone, lipstick, planner, tablet, headphones all that jazz. Navy matches a majority of my wardrobe making it easy to style. I even took it with me to Disneyland because I wanted to show it off to the world.
This was my first Zara purchase and I was really impressed with the quality of the bag. It is inexpensive, yet amazing quality.
                                                  Have you ever bought a Zara bag? 
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Pastel Pink Pants / OOTD

 

Pastel pink has grown on me this year, under no circumstance would I have ever worn pink before - it's just a color that doesn't suit me well. However, in pastel or salmon shades it seems to work well and complements my skin tone. One of the easiest ways for me to implement color into my outfit is through my jeans. I think it's because I like my long legs and I find it easier to pull any color or pattern with the right top. Here is my very simple outfit of the day for going to class, and running a few errands. 

Top - Forever 21

Pants - JcPenny

Boots - Delia's

Have you been wearing pink this Autumn / Winter? 

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Coats

As winter approaches I have decided to prepare myself by purchasing a coat. I used to think I didn't need one because most of the time the weather is hot, but occasionally there a are a few weeks that are freezing cold. A girl can't just have one coat. I picked these two up from Macy's after noticing they were fully stocked on their winter attire. They both have a hood and are incredibly warm. I can't wait to wear these two and my other tartan coat this winter. Now I am the proud owner of three coats.
                                        What kind of coats are you wearing this season? 
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A/W Outfit #2

Hello everyone! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you that follow my little blog! I reached 50 gfc followers and 110 Bloglovin followers which is unbelievable to me because I didn't think anyone would read my posts! *virtual hug*.
 So, I thought I'd do another outfit post because my first one was so popular. I apologize for the lint in the pictures. This morning I woke up at 5 A.M and since it was so dark I didn't notice the lint until I came home. I think I lost my lint roller after I used it to kill a bug a few days ago so we are stuck with lintastic pictures. Anyway, it actually rained on Wednesday which was really surprising and amazing. I love the rain. There is something magical about it and when it rains that only means one thing one. Coats. Yes, it isn't everyday that I can wear a coat and actually enjoy it in the cold weather. Last week it was very hot. My arms were burning/tanning while I was driving. This week on the other hand has been very cold!
I immediately pulled my new tartan coat I bought a week or two ago. I love it, but I have never owned one so styling it has been a bit of a challenge. I don't usually mix patterns together, but I was watching New Girl on Netflix and Jess was wearing a tartan coat with stripes and I thought it looked great so I gave it ago. I personally love it, they don't mix in a bad way. I find tights are warmer than jeans and also more comfortable, and of course I needed my boots! I can't deal with wet feet, they freak me out.
The whole outfit was inspired a little by Jess. I love her style and personality.

                                      Green/Navy Tartan  Coat - Jcpenny
                                      White/Navy Striped Shirt - H&M
                                      Navy Skater Skirt - Forever 21
                                      Tights - Macy's
                                       Boots - Lulu's

                             What do you wear when the weather is cold? Would you wear this outfit? 
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First Day Outfit

In an attempt to be more organized, I've selected what I want to wear for my first day of college class. It is imperative to save as much time as I can in the morning because I have a 40 mile drive to survive (my worry is traffic!). I went with comfortable clothes because I will be walking a lot, and carrying books. The weather is still warm so I've gone for tight capris instead of jeans and a mid sleeve shirt. I really like my capris because it isn't baggy. I recently bought my white Converse and I love them. I'm not sure how I will accessorize, but hopefully all goes well!

                              

                                Ruffled Black Stripped Shirt - Forever 21

                                Burgundy Capris - JcPenny

                                White Converse - Lady Footlocker

                      Do you pick out your clothes early? What would you wear on your first day? 

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What I Would Buy #1

1)  I've been wanting the Zara Mini Office City Bag for the past week. It's been an intense to buy or not to but type of dilemma. I've heard great things about Zara's handbag quality, and distinctly remember the buzz around the Zara Mini Shoppers. I regretted not buying a Mini Shopper which is part of the reason why I want this one. My current hand bag is too big to cary around all the time. I usually use it to store my folders or laptop. This might sound silly, but I really want it because I'm tired of carrying keys and money in my pockets. I end up being too lazy to whip out my larger bags so I might give into temptation. It also comes in burgundy, but I think I like the navy better and it matches a majority of my wardrobe.

2) For me, skincare isn't the most exciting topic. I've been lucky enough not to struggle with acne only pesky zits that go away fairly quickly. I over look it so much that I've been forcing myself to put together a decent skin care regime. I definitely want to try the Caudalie Make-up Removing Cleanser. Cleansing waters sound very appealing because my skin is a little sensitive. The  price tag is a little daunting, but I think it will make a great treat for my skin. For now I might opt for the L'oreal Micellar Solution.

3) Now that the weather is cooler, I can safely say Autumn is here, and I can finally wear boots again. Last year I went crazy with the slightly below the knee boots so this year I have been eyeing some ankle boots. The Mania Shearling Desert Boots are so cute and versatile. I've been loving burgundy for the cooler weather so these are definitely up my street.

4) Nars Eyeshadow Palette - Fairy's Kiss is a limited edition palette. How gorgeous does it look? It is perfect for fall makeup looks. The lighter shades are great for day time and the darker shades for smokey eyes. The purples are what attracts me. I find that they compliment brown eyes as well as green ones.

Out of these four, I think I will choose the Zara bag, but I'm not completely sure yet.
                          What do you think? Are there any products you've been wanting to buy?
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