Denim Dress + Sweet Start To 2016 Giveaway!

Dress: Forever 21 / / Scarf: Old Navy {similar} / / Boots: MIA (old) {similar} / / Necklace: Rue 21 {similar}

Long time no see!

Sorry for my disappearance for the past week! My dorm's wifi does NOT like my laptop...but I will continue to post as much as I possibly can!

Today's outfit is my favorite that I've posted so far. I had been looking for a denim dress for a long time and my prayers were answered in a trip to Forever 21. This dress is under $20 and the perfect, appropriate length-such a great find!

Apartment Decor Ideas & Inspiration

It may be too far away for me to be excited about, but I'm moving into my first apartment this August for my sophomore year of college! *fireworks go off*

I'm rooming with my best friend and another friend so I'm beyond excited! My own space, no community bathrooms, no expensive meal plan...and I get to decorate it, of course!

It's been tempting to start shopping for the apartment, but I've held back to just pinning things for the moment!

But, today I decided to share some of my favorite apartment decor tricks and ideas that I've pinned! Two of these could work for a dorm, too!

1. Use a Bar Cart as Decor

Believe it or not, a bar cart's only use isn't just a bar cart! You can turn it into unique and pretty storage/shelving!

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All you need is spray paint (make SURE it's Rust-oleum so the metal doesn't rust over time!) and cute stuff to adorn your car with!

Some awesome things you could include on your cart are jewelry, makeup, shoes, books, stationary, or just cute little knick-knacks! You could also make this cart more functional and use it to store electronics or even move it into the kitchen and use it for it's original purpose!

2. Revamp your Side Table

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My apartment will come with side tables already, which may be a plus, but I really wanted to try this DIY! To you ladies that won't have to worry about not getting your security deposit back, This DIY is genius! 

All you need for this one is white paint (optional) and marble contact paper 

3. A Mirror Tray

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All you need for this one is a small mirror! If you don't have a mirror try or can't find one, a small round mirror is perfect for making a lovely tray for all your pretty things. This trick will make your space look more expensive, but on a dime.

Thank you for reading!

Denim + Denim

 Top: Target (similar) / / Jeans: Hollister / / Boots: Charlotte Russe / / Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)

A full-denim outfit is one of my favorite ones to wear. What can I say, I love jeans, chambray tops, and pretty much anything denim! It's versatile and goes with anything! The key to this trend is picking two completely different washes or styles of denim to avoid the "Texas tuxedo" look.

. If I look kind of chunky in these pictures, it's because (other than eating way too much over the holidays) it was freezing outside today and I had to wear a thermal shirt underneath. I wish you guys could see some of the outtakes from this shoot--everytime the wind blew I had to run into the sunlight for warmth! 

Furthermore, I'm guessing my new "signature pose" is looking down at an angle with the wind blowing my hair...so majestic...
Want more ideas on how to wear a chambray top? Check out my Chambray 3 Ways post!

Thank you for reading and Happy Tuesday!

~ Photographed by Kaleb Sweat

Sweet {20}16 + New Year's Resolutions

 

 Sweater: Forever 21 {love this one} / / Vest: J. Crew Factory / / Jeans: Hollister / / Boots: MIA {similar} / / Earrings: Claire's {similar}
Rings: Charming charlie / / Bracelet: Charming charlie / / Lips: the Balm Meet Matt(e) Hughes in "Commited"
Nails: Essie "Fiji"

Happy {belated} New Year! 

So, I finally got to take my pictures with something other than my iPhone! Yay! My boyfriend's mom kindly lent her Canon EOS Rebel T5 and it takes great photos, even with the stock lenses!

But on another note, this was the outfit that I wore for New Year's Eve. I never really go to formal New Year's Eve parties, so I usually dress pretty casually, but I do like to incorporate some sparkle for the occasion. That's pretty much a requirement, right? This sweater from Forever 21 has been lurking in my closet for a while, unworn for some reason, and I thought it was perfect for a more casual look for NYE. Also, this J. Crew vest is actually a men's extra-small...and it was on clearance for $16! { All sale items are an additional 40% with the code "HEY2016" at factory.jcrew.com } So I just couldn't pass it up. I added these pink J. Crew-inspired earrings from Claire's for a pop of color and kept it simple with the jewelry-some dainty rings and a gold tassel cuff.

New Year's Resolutions

2015 was a year of many changes. I started college, started my job, and started my blog.

But I want 2016 to be the year of improvement. I have lots of things going at once right now, but my goal is to do everything to the best of my ability and take everything to the next level. Here are my new year's resolutions:

1. Improve My Blog

I have a lot of goals for my blog this year. I'd like to focus on creating better content, improving my photography, and connect with more bloggers like myself.I'm aiming to fine tune my blog into something organized and consistent and something I can really be proud of and proud to promote!

2. Improve My Health

This is pretty ironic since I just got back from Five Guys, but I want to focus on getting myself more in shape. My diet and exercise habits could definitely use some work. I plan to do more walking and running, visit the gym more, and start eating healthier.

3. Improve My Life

I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life, but it's been a pretty awesome one, too! But I could always use some work being happier, more determined, and less pessimistic. This year, I want to work on never losing sight of my goals and never giving up when the going gets tough.

In closing, I want to thank everyone who has been reading my blog, whether I know you or not, it means a lot to me! I know my blog is only two or three weeks old, but I've already had so much fun playing around with the design, creating posts, and sharing my love of fashion with the world! I created this blog mainly as a way to gain some experience for a future internship or career in the fashion industry, but it has become an awesome project/hobby at the same time.

What are your New Year's resolutions? Tell me in the comments! 

 Happy Saturday and thank you all!