In the Moment

In the Moment

I have the tendency to buy clothes and “save” them for what I feel would be an appropriate occasion. But, this year I want to do a better job of living in the moment – not dwelling too much on the past or worrying about the future.

I’m gonna start wearing whatever feels good in the moment, whether I am attending a fun party, going to dinner with friends, or just stopping by Philz for a coffee. When you look good, you feel good. I want to make sure I dress up in what makes me feel good. 

I’m obssessed with all things denim, so this little Canadian Tux number was perf for a sunny Cali day. 

Cropped Jean Jacket: ZARA (sold out. Similar: HERE ) | Jeans: Forever 21 (sold out. Similar: HERE) | Mules: ASOS

HINDSIGHT IS 2020

HINDSIGHT IS 2020

IM GOING INTO 2020 LIKE: 💃🏿😎💁🏿‍♀️

Nah, but really tho – I am going into 2020 full of gratitude and equipped with many life lessons I’ve learned over the past decade.

First of all, remember that you never really know what people are going through, sometimes its best to assume the people you choose to interact with are trying their best.

After experiencing many different cities and situations over the past 10 years, I can confidently say that there is a big part of human nature that is pretty universal. All across the world communities thrive with people who share a commonality strong enough to make them want to love each other, look out for one another, and take care of one another.

Sometimes the commonality comes from trauma, sometimes joy, sometimes God-given family, sometimes the family we chose for ourselves – whatever the case may be, there are people everywhere trying the best they can with the cards they’ve been dealt in this life. The least we can do is try to help one another, with whatever tools or resources we have available…even if that is just a warm greeting.

Sometimes people’s “bad reactions,” “bad attitudes,” or judgmental comments are more about themselves than they are about you.

In the same breath, I also have to note that it’s OK to protect your peace. Personally, I always have a yearning to understand people and why they act the way that they do but it doesn’t give anyone permission to disrupt my life or take advantage of me. Setting boundaries (and feeling comfortable doing so!) is very important.

Second of all, don’t catastrophize! As a procrastinating perfectionist who has chosen a career that opens you up to a lot of criticism and rejection, I can’t lie – it has been hard sometimes to not feel like the sky is falling.

Over the past decade I have struggled with anxiety but it’s only in the last few years that I learned that the feelings I would sometimes get actually had a name. It was and still is really hard for me to deal with disappointments that are literally out of my hands – I hate feeling like there is nothing I can do, I hate feeling helpless.

But, sometimes doing nothing is the best thing you can do for yourself. The one thing we are guaranteed in this life is that time goes on. In time, things will be revealed and in time things can be healed.

Whenever I am having *a day,* I try to remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and the only sure fire way to fail at something is to stop trying. It just takes one day, one chance, one opportunity for life to change.

And last but not least, you really don’t have to have it all figured out. Age is really just a number and shouldn’t define where you should or shouldn’t be in your life.

Stay in your lane, focus on your path – your journey is your own and no one else’s. This decade has thrown me many, many curveballs and in a lot of ways I LOVE where I am right now in life as a newly minted 30 year old. Sometimes I honestly can’t believe that this is my life – I feel really grateful and extremely blessed. But I can also admit there are some things I thought I would have accomplished by now or experienced by now that I have’t quite checked off the list.

I am learning to have faith in my process and to look at any failure or disappointments as information that will inform how I move in the future.

At the end of the day, I am still learning and growing but I think if my 20 year old self could see me now…she would be proud AF. I am super excited for 2020 – I think its gonna be amazing.

TOP/DRESS – H&M | BELT – BOO HOO | HEELS – ASOS
These Boots Were Made For Walking

These Boots Were Made For Walking

There’s just somethin about a high slit that makes me swoon – I love showing off a little leg action, no matter what season it is. 

I’ve also been super into boots this A/W – I have been on the HUNT for the perfect pair of knee high, pointed toe, black leather boots. This pair from ZARA could be a smidge tighter around my calf, but its pretty close to what I have been looking for. 

DRESS: H&M ; BOOTS – ZARA ; SUNNIES – ASOS
LEATHER X LEATHER

LEATHER X LEATHER

The texture and luster of leather, or faux leather, as many of us choose to adorn, is gorgeous in and of itself. But, when you start paring leather look items together, the results are out of this world.

I am OBSESSED with the leather on leather trend we’ve been seeing this A/W season. It looks sexy, chic, and effortless…all at the same damn time. Don’t be surprised if you see me in the streets frequently wearing these items. I can already predict that these will be staple pieces of clothing for me during the next few months. I can’t wait to play around more with this trend!

TOP: H&M | BELT: BOOHOO | PANTS: ZARA
Trend I Love: Organza

Trend I Love: Organza

Fashion trends tend to recycle themselves again & again. If you are anything like me, you might find yourself digging in your parents closet for items that have managed to become “on trend” yet again. This season, we are seeing A TON of organza/mesh pieces and I am not mad at it at all. It’s currently my favorite trend to date. I love how even the most delicate addition of organza can transform an entire piece!

 

Check out a few ways I like to play with this trend!

1. PLAY PEEK – A- BOO

I love throwing on a mesh/organza piece over something body con or extremely fitted. It has a cool peek-a-boo effect that gives your outift a bit of sex appeal while still covering up a bit. 
Top – Zara (sold out) Bodysuit + Belt Bag – ZARA (old)

Similar Top: https://shopstyle.it/l/barmF

Similar Bodysuit: http://bit.ly/2CSS9y0

Organza Jacket – Forever 21 (sold out)

similar – https://shopstyle.it/l/barmN

2. MAKE IT THE FOCUS.

Throwing on an organza top over a pair of jeans, or cargo pants can take what would normally be a casual outfit to a new level. 

Top: ZARA (sold out) Similar: https://go.zara/2On0lfc

 

3. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Whew, I loveee an organza detail. ZARA has been doing these amazing organza puffy sleves this season and I honestly can’t get enough. They just add a super fun, flirty element that I am completely obssessed with!

 

Top: https://go.zara/3554Di4

Color Story: Camel + Denim

Color Story: Camel + Denim

Pairing camel tones with a good denim piece is my favorite way to transition into fall. As a categorical minamalist, I love finding color stories that I just know will look good together. 

One can always go for the classic trench and skinny jean but I like to switch it up and find pieces that create unique silhouettes that are interesting and unexpected.

This cropped denim jacket and pair of paper bag cargo pants are two of my favorite items in my closet right now.

Denim holds a special place in my heart and I love this cropped take on the classic denim jacket by Zara. I usually throw it over body con dresses and skirts or wear it off the shoulder with a cute pair of pants, as seen here.

I especially love the fit of these cargo pants. The way they cinch the waist *and* the ankles will have you lookin right and tight at all times.

JACKET: ZARA | PANTS: ZARA | HEELS: SAM EDELMAN

There’s something kinda vintage about a denim dress so whenever I see one, I snatch it up. I spotted this one on ASOS.com and couldn’t resist.

Pairing it with this old Topshop camel coat with pointed white slingbacks from Zara seemed only natural.

The dress also has a low back detail (not shown) that really sealed the deal for me. The attached belt also helps give the denim some shape.

COAT: TOPSHOP | DRESS: ASOS | HEELS: ZARA

What are some of your favorite color stories you like to wear to transition into fall??

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