On 2015

Every year I make this crazy-long list of resolutions that ends up falling flat a few weeks in. I’m not entirely focused on a lean body or more funds in the checking account, although both would be nice. Instead, I’m going to focus on a few aspirations that will in the end leave me feeling sane, healthy and amazing about where my life is going to take me, after all I am in the driver’s seat.

Twenty-fifteen is going to about finding peace + strength within my mind and body, decluttering my little apartment + closet so the boyfriend and I can breathe easier, exploring more corners of the earth and unleashing my creative soul just a tad more. With these aspirations leading the way for the year, it’s going to change me and the blog for the better.

Now we all know the dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately. And hustle hard I shall:

Find Peace + Strength

Listen to my body

Treat myself right (eat right + sweat right)

Relax

Declutter My Apartment + Closet

Spend less, save more

Get organized + stop hoarding (being honest here)

Create a home to cherish

Explore the World

Local, domestic or international - just go

Unleash My Creativity

Connect with curiosity

Go outside my comfort zone

Read + write more

Simply said, I’m going to live a more balanced life by cutting out (not adding to it) any unnecessary noise. It’ll make working on my life-long goals easier and my self-expectations more realistic. And if I focus on keeping myself healthy, balanced and sane - it might be the first time I’ll have a very happy outcome. 

Dear 2015, I’m going to make you my year of YASSSSS (aka SUCCESS).

Photo by Lydia Hudgens.

TSB: December Rack Up

December brought out lots of different winter looks: office, date-night, and a few to cover up the food baby that comes with holiday festivities. The weather this month was pretty mild and for that I am grateful since it meant I could get away with a few light layers without regret. Here's what I wore throughout the month:

Earrings: c/o The Sak  Sweater: J. Crew  Jeans: bebe  Tote Bag: c/o Sorial  All Weather Boots: c/o BEARPAW  Rings: Nissa Jewelry  Mousse: Beautiful Textures  Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Sunglasses: Nastygal  Necklace: c/o Designz by Dez  Jacket: HM  Dress: American Apparel  Hand Warmers: Marc by Marc Jacobs  Clutch: c/o Ora Delphine  Thigh High Socks: American Apparel  Shoes: Nicole via DSW  Lipstick: Makeup Forever Rogue Artist Natural in N9

 Earrings: Goldy & Mac  Necklace: c/o Capwell+Co  Sweater: Madewell  Skirt: Express  Bracelet: The Sak  Rings: House of Harlow 1960 + Zoetik  Jacket: Joe Fresh  Purse: DKNY  Mousse: Beautiful Textures  Flats: DSW  Lipstick: Makeup Forever Rogue Artist Natural in N9

Necklace: La Soula  Jacket: bebe (similar here)  Shirt: c/o Amour Vert via Piperlime  Skirt: c/o Amour Vert via Piperlime (SALE!!)  Scarf: Street Vendor  Purse: Philip Lim for Target  Tights: American Apparel  Boots: Wanted (similar style)  Mousse: Beautiful Textures  Lipstick: Makeup Forever Rogue Artist Natural in N9

Wool Coat: c/o Planet London  Dress: The Reformation  Backpack: c/o Sorial  Boots: Sam Edelman  Rings: Zoetik  Bracelet: The Sak  Mousse: Beautiful Textures  Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Turtleneck: J. Crew  Sweater: HM  Jeans: Vigoss  Sneakers: c/o Shoes Like Pottery  Rings: Zoetik  Purse: The Sak  Socks: c/o K. Bell  Mousse: Beautiful Textures

One thing I noticed throughout December is how much fun I had switching up and rotating all the different shoes to create varying looks. I mean why else buy the shoes if one is not going to wear them all?! It also proved to my boyfriend, once and for all that YES I do wear them all haha.

Coming up next, my year in review :).

Photos were snapped by Victor Cerejo and Lydia Hudgens.

Layered Up!

Hey guys! I'm back, a teensy bit sick (my sinuses are having a field day) but also a bit refreshed from being able to kick back and relax with family + friends. I mean any break from screens (TV included) is one I will gladly accept, so apologies for being a little all over the place when posting this month.

Another thing, I've indulged in quite a bit of comfort food, so jeans with LOTS of stretch and outfits that are a bit forgiving as I "hibernate" is the current uniform. If you're on the same boat then today's post may be handy, or at least know that you got a friend going through the same struggle over here :). 

Turtleneck: J. Crew  Sweater: HM  Jeans: Vigoss  Sneakers: c/o Shoes Like Pottery  Rings: Zoetik  Purse: The Sak  Socks: c/o K. Bell  Mousse: Beautiful Textures

My repeat offenders consist of these super stretchy Vigoss Chelsea jeans and tissue turtleneck from J. Crew (all-time favorite). The jeans offer lots of stretch (a must) and the dark wash goes with basically anything, while the turtleneck is super easy to layer under all my knits. Once it gets warmer the two alone would make for a great off-duty uniform. 

Same thing goes for my feet, they need to stay warm and comfortable. I tested these hi-tops from Shoes Like Pottery on my very long, hectic, and last-minute Christmas shopping and they passed with flying colors. Unlike Converses, each shoe is hand sewn and fired in a kiln (just like pottery) making each pair soft, flexible, an most important durable. The perfect accomplice to said Pottery shoes, is K. Bell slouchy socks. Sidenote: If your socks go missing like mine tend to do after any laundry day, then you may want to give K. Bell a try - there's always a good sale happening.

This is the last style post of the year (can you believe it!!), so expect the December Rack Up and Year in Review + 2015 resolutions soon. After that, I'm going to take a digital break until the 5th of January.

Talk Soon!

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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