Y’all… I. LOVE. BRUNCH.
Seriously, it’s the best meal for multiple reasons:
#1. Brunching doesn’t happen any old day of the week, so it automatically feels special.
#2. Bottomless mimosas
#3. Being in your early 20s means that there’s an assumption that you did something crazy the night before and stayed out super late, so it’s totally socially acceptable to roll in with your hair in a top knot (or braids in this case), a cozy sweater and some over sized sunnies. What’s better than that?
The 70s called, they want their denim skirt back.
So I was showing my friend some of these pictures with me wearing the denim skirt and she said “I’m having a love-hate relationship with that skirt…”
I hear ya. I own the skirt and I’ve been having a love-hate relationship with it! There are moments when I’m wearing the skirt that I feel awesome. Like a sweet throw-back to a little denim outfit that I LOVED wearing as a kid all the time. But then there are other times when I feel just like that: a little kin in a jean skirt.
Is there anything more warm-weather-esque than a little crochet detail?
When I saw this blue crochet dress on Pink Blush I just about died. With the seasons changing into warmer weather I love throwing on a dress that is breezy and comfortable that can go from day to night with just adding a jacket or switching the shoes.
Let’s talk about one thing that’s totally BS about being an adult.
Vacation time.
Sure I get it, in the working world there’s stuff that has to get done. Like all the time.
But I miss the blissful days when I got a full week for Thanksgiving, a month off for Christmas and another week for Spring Break. Those were the Glory days.
Not anymore. In the real world you get about two weeks. Total. For the whole year. Let’s just say sometimes I feel like some sort of addict that was made to quit cold turkey.
So this weekend I’m boycotting. I’m headed for a long weekend of Bliss in the sunshine for a little R&R. It might not be a full week, but I’m hoping for a little break from my day-to-day life, and the bi-polar weather that is a Colorado spring. (Seriously, the spring snow storms March-May have GOT to stop.)
Let’s talk about the underrated star of any good wardrobe: basics. Seriously guys, basics are SO underrated! People go crazy over the latest trends and prints, but forget to spend time and money on the main wardrobe staples.
Think of how effortlessly chic the French are…all basics.
For someone whose wardrobe largely consists of black clothing, my go-to accessory has always been a bright lipstick.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush in 13 Corail Incandescent – This cream lipstick is amazing. Not only does it smell delicious, it looks so creamy and beautiful and only needs one little swipe to cover your whole lip. It’s a bit pricy, but I’ve had mine for over a year and wear it at least once a week. It’s also a beautiful product to display on your vanity. Every color is great, my personal favorite is this pinky red shade.
4.Givenchy Le Rouge in 303 Corail Decollete– A pink-toned coral encased in a leather tube, it doesn’t get much better than this. You’re gonna look and feel fly as hell, I promise. Love the 303 shoutout.
5. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl – This is the badass siren red you need in your collection. It’s matte but moisturizing and goes on so easily. If you’re feeling daring, put it on in a moving car or subway without a mirror. It’ll do wonders for your reputation.
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to wear more hats.
Sometimes I think we take New Year’s resolutions too seriously. We think that all the sudden we’re going to wake up craving celery instead of chocolate and are magically going to drop 10 pounds. We’ll start investing our finances in stock portfolios instead of splurging on shoes, and finally find the time to volunteer more.
I’m a total denim girl. I probably wear it five times a week, and couldn’t be happier about it. Sure its fun to mix it up every now and then but the majority of the time you can find me rocking some skinny jeans. Currently I’ve been living in these, but also love the way Paige denim fit, and they’re usually long enough for my 5’12” frame. (Took you a minute didn’t it?)
Spend your money on a good mattress and comfortable shoes because if you’re not in one you’re in the other.
Having invested in a decent mattress (topped with fluffy white blankets and an obscene amount of throw pillows), it was about time I bought some comfortable shoes- Well these are comfortable shoes.
As much as I love fashion and beauty, my knowledge of both barely scratches the surface. Luckily I have friends like Julia who have a passion and knowledge far beyond my own. If you want to get metaphorical, we could say that Julia is my Carrie Bradshaw: She lives in New York, works for a fabulous PR company and keeps me current with all the latest trends and must-haves.