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elegant, but still casual

somehow, adding pearls to any outfit dresses it up a bit
but mixing a maroon and cream polka-dot collared top with relaxed khaki Calvin Klein pants is the perfect way to get the best of both worlds... 
this outfit SCREAMS, "elegant, but still casual!"
so, if your going for a lunch date? ...dress it up a little, but stay comfy:)

Maroon & cream colored polka-dot top: button up & collared front, cinched back with a button, and cinched sleeves from Fashion Q (Xi)
Lacy white bandeau from Last Chance (Nordstrom) 
Calvin Klein khaki beach relaxed fit pants from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
Isaac Mizrahi bronze sandals from Target
White Dolce&Gabbana bag
Large tan bow accessory from Forever21
Nine West gold plated watch with deep brown straps
Gold chain link necklace with a maroon jewel from Buffalo Exchange
Pearl necklace and bracelet set from Forever21
Miscellaneous bracelets mixed together from Forever21


...and how can I forget to mention the nails?! French tip gel acrylics :)

the look book 01

absolutely brilliant.

featuring: Lexie, Jessica, Jana, & Monica

summer is all about BRILLIANT colors...

that's why incorporating vibrant shades into any outfit is the way to goby either wearing brightly colored clothes OR wearing an accessory that makes the outfit "POP"... you are sure to be noticed during this summer season

(For Above Outfit)

Sun-kissed orange flower hair accessory from Last Chance (Nordstrom),

Vibrant colored and floral dress from Ross,

Black flats with bows from H&M.

(For Above Outfit)

Yellow dream catcher earrings DIY jewelry by jess,

Coral colored flower hair accessory from H&M,

Coral solid print bandeau from Xi,

Umbrella tank from Urban Outfitters,

Vintage teal belt from a Thrift Store,

Striped bright yellow and teal pants with zip-up sides from Urban Outfitters,

Leather Fossil satchel from Last Chance (Nordstrom),

Criss-cross teal sandals from Forever21.

(For Above Outfit)

Black solid over black and white striped dress from Target,

Jean jacket from Old Navy,

Light blue purse from Target,

Vintage light pink sandals with a bow from Kohls LC by Lauren Conrad brand.

(For Above Outfit)

Gray tank from Forever21,

Coral cardigan with gray and white stripes from Target,

Rolled up jeans from Nordstrom Vigoss brand,

Lavender handbag from Juicy,

Pearl bracelets from Forever21,

nail polish from Target Essie brand (color: sand tropaz),

White sequin SPERRY shoes Last Chance (Nordstrom).

BE beautiful from the inside out.

simplicity 03

BE joyful today.

Candy apple red semi-permanent hair color from Sally's Beauty Supply,
Bright pink button-up collared dress top from H&M,
White Lucky Brand jeans,
Light brown suede lace-up heels by Guess,
White lacy bandeau from Last Chance (Nordstrom),
Turquoise Genna De Rossi purse from Ross,
Toucan necklace from H&M,
Brown woven belt from H&M,
Gold detailed earrings from American Eagle,
Turquoise nail polish from Target.

BE beautiful from the inside out.

simplicity 02

BE encouraged today.

sweet summery colors

Rag & Bone white button-up dress, H&M teal blazer, 

simple black ribbon belt, Perlina handbag, 

Steve Madden fuchsia heels, retro earrings, 

oversize black glasses

BE beautiful from the inside out.

simplicity 01

BE thankful today.

BE beautiful from the inside out.

FIVE! oh... heaven :)

...I wonder what heaven looks like? 

Do you think it looks anything like this earth?

Today, I was thinking about life and how short it is... You see car crashes on the road daily, horrifying murder stories on the news, and sickness in hospitals. You can never fully predict what you will be doing in 34 hours and you definitely never know when you will be taking your last breath. Weeeeeelllllllll, i know that God is a magnificent Creator and He has an insanely creative and imaginative mind. He is full of ideas and good plans for you & I... His beloved sons & daughters.

That is why I believe He designed a totally sweet heaven for us. A heaven that is full of joy and full of life. I definitely think heaven will be wayyyyy more brilliant than the things on this earth. 

BUTTTTT..... it is still absolutely breathtaking to think about the creativity that went into designing this world. From the vibrant flowers to the singing birds in the air to the crashing waves of the ocean... 

His beauty is displayed 

for everyone to see.

Sooo... next time you step outside, just stand still for a moment and take a HUGE breath in anddddd.... dont forget to let the air out. :) Just think about how the Lord designed ALL of this for YOU to ENJOY.

Don't be someone that forgets to notice all of the beautiful things in this world. 

BE someone that notices the little things and NEVER takes them for granted.

OUTFIT TIME...

 BE beautiful from the inside out.

FOUR

BE ready for what lies ahead of you...

Before you even put your feet on the floor in the morning... your mind has already thought about a million things. 

Like...

Ugh... I really don't want to wake up yet.

Ahh.. I have to go to work today :(

I need to call my boss, workout, plan my friend's surprise birthday party, 

get ready, go to the grocery store, pay my credit card, and.......... (the list goes onnnnnnnn).

Life can definitely wear you out, but it doesn't have to.

Maybe you want to put a verse, favorite quote, or even just a word on a sticky note and place it on your mirror or somewhere that you look every day. Choose a quote that will uplift you and get you through the day.

Choose something that reminds you of how AMAZING you are.

I dare you...

to try it for ONE WEEK.

Put a quote up and remind yourself that YOU are beautiful, crazy, fun, loved, brilliant, and so many more. Let me know how it helps  you get through the day :)

Here's a verse you can put on your mirror...

"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." 

Philippians 4:13

And a quote...

Watch your thoughts,
They become your words.

Watch your words,
They become your actions.

Watch your actions
They become your habits.

Watch your habits,
They become your character.

Watch your character,

It becomes your destiny.

OR you can do something shorter like...

Have JOY today

SMILE

SHINE

Laugh a lot!

OUTFIT TIME...   :)

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BE beautiful from the inside out.