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Blush Pink Cardigan + Happy New Year
Happy New Year!! I’m such a fan of new years, new months, new weeks, even a new day. A chance to make new goals and keep working towards old goals. Every year, I love to take time to look back on my personal highlight reel from the past year. I think about my accomplishments, happy memories, and overcome obstacles.
I start every year creating a list of goals for the year. This year, I decided to actually write down said goals. I’m going to keep them on my fridge for a few weeks, and then put them in a folder to look at throughout the year occasionally when I need a little motivation and then at the end of the year. I also found this cool exercise to write down what you plan to be doing and celebrating next NYE, so I included that at the bottom of my list.
Do you make goals and resolutions at the start of the year? I’d love to hear some of them!
I’m starting off 2019 with the prettiest winter outfit. Umm hello long cardigan. You know I LOVE long cardigans and layering. I could not resist this gorgeous blush pink cardigan. It has a drape waterfall design, so you can wear it open or let it close a little. The inside of the cardigan is white, so it shows a pretty two color effect on the drape portion.
I immediately pictured this outfit with an all white ensemble and rose gold jewelry to play on the pink. My rose gold jewelry obsession is growing thanks to Kendra Scott’s new winter line! I wanted it all. I love how these statement earrings really dress up this basic filled outfit. I added in my heels to keep this look on the more dressy casual side. You could also opt for flats.
I’m headed back to the office today after 4 fabulous days off. I always find that first day back to be the hardest! I’m joining some gal pals for happy hour after work, so I’m working for that glass of wine today!
Also, I started a new giveaway over on Instagram. It’s so easy all you have to do is follow me and like all my January posts, and you can win a makeup bag filled with It Cosmetics products! Be sure to hop on over if you want to enter!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Blush Pink Cardigan | White Tank Top | White Skinny Jeans | Nude Heels | c/o Rose Gold Starburst Earrings | Rose Gold Pendant Necklace | Bourbon & Bowties Bangles (old) | c/o Elaine Turner Clutch (old) | Nails: Butter London Earl Grey
Photography by: Banavenue
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Light Brown Leather Jacket
I can’t believe we are here, but this is my last official post of 2018! I’m finishing out the year re-sharing my light brown leather jacket. I styled this on the blog earlier this year as perfect for Spring. As the year went on, I realized this is kind of the perfect jacket year round. The light brown color adds a chic vibe to my jewel toned and all black ensembles of fall and winter. It also blends well with the pastels of early spring.
I tossed this jacket in my bag for NYC as a last second add because I saw it was going to be cold the last few days I was there. It was perfect because it worked with everything from floral mini dresses to jeans and a tee.
Also, I have to mention the sleeveless turtleneck top. The website calls it a funnel neck which basically is just looser than a turtleneck. This top is perfect for all the layering! You can wear it under a blazer or cardigan and with denim or leather jackets. It pairs perfectly with jeans, but can also be tucked into a skirt for work. It comes in a few colors including black 😉 and is only $29!
Well, I’m officially signing off the blog until next year! Wherever the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019 finds you, I hope it finds you filled with joy and gratitude for all that ups and downs we survived of the past year and all the amazing that is coming! Happy New Year!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Leather Jacket | Burgundy Funnel Neck Top | Dark Blue Skinny Jeans | Black Patent Heels | Mini Jetsetter Bag | c/o Jemma Sands Earrings | Gold Bangle | Cuff Bangle | Nails: Essie Sole Mate
Photography by: Banavenue
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Best Outfits of 2018
Hello Hello! How was everyone’s Christmas? Mine was perfect filled with family, good food, and laughter. I loved my four days off, but it is time to head back to work today for a super short work week. I can’t believe it is already the end of the year, and next week we will be ringing in 2019!
This best of outfits post is one of my favorites to put together every year. I love looking back at all the old content and seeing which posts were your favorites. It’s also the time of the year I look back and realize how much this little space of mine has grown and the changes I’ve made over the last year.
I’ve thought for awhile that it would be fun to turn this little hobby of mine into more of a business, and this year I really stepped up my game towards making my little dream a reality. Most of my baby steps towards this were on the backend. A few things you may have noticed, I started using a professional photographer in July after the friend who was shooting my photos had her second baby. I packed my bags and jetted off to NYFW to meet with brands and up my networking game. I also worked on planning out content more, worked with a mentor to help me navigate a new side of blogging, and paid lots of attention to what you all love and read the most. It’s been a fun year and I can’t wait to see what next year holds for this little old blog of mine.
Special thanks to the friends and family who help my shoot blog photos and Instagram photos and encourage my dreams everyday, my photographer Yash of Banavenue for helping me transform the look of my outfit photos, my mentor for teaching me so much about what I need to be doing behind the scenes to reach my goals and dreams, and the brands that collaborated with me this year!
Last, a HUGE thanks to you! Thank you for coming to my blog and reading, thanks for inviting me into your life a little bit each week. Thanks for letting me help you shop and put together fabulous outfits. This started as a fun hobby that slowly has turned into a small business, and that’s all because of your support and love. Thank you for helping me turn a dream into a reality. I can’t wait to continue bringing you amazing content in the new year!
Now, let’s do this recap! I’ve placed a link to the original posts below each photo too, in case you want to see more pics or do a little post holiday treat yourself shopping!
I present to you, your favorites – The Best Outfits of 2018!
JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
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MARCH
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APRIL
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MAY
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JUNE
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JULY
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AUGUST
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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Thanks for taking this walk back down memory lane with me! Be sure to check back Friday for my final outfit post of 2018!
NYFW 2018: The Runway Shows
Happy Friday! Ok I know this post is so long over due!!! For anyone new around here, in September, I had the amazing opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week! It was such a wonderful experience filled with runway shows, lots of fashion, parties, pr meetings, blogger gatherings, photo shoots, and lots of yummy food and sight seeing too. With this being my first year attending NYFW, attending runway shows was high on my priority list! I wanted the NYFW experience I had only dreamed of, and I got it!
This is a super photo heavy post because this fashion needs no words. Consider it your break from all things Christmas. Special Thanks to all of the designers and pr companies for inviting me to attend these shows!
May I now present to you my NYFW 2018 Runway Shows!
NANA JUDY
VITRUVIUS
HATHAIRAT
AMNESIA
KAVENLIU DIMOR
AFFAIR
NONIE
RUBY FANG
If you want to read more about my fashion week experience and see what I wore, you can check out the below posts:
What I Wore to NYFW Day 2
What I Wore to NYFW Shows
Q&A: Attending NYFW as a Blogger
