Fall Inspirations

Hi guys!! Welp, it's Monday...again. Thankfully I don't have any more homework due this week. So, I decided to spend my time wisely...and blog lol. Any who, I know it's the season for Fall festivals and things of the sort, so why not give out a little outfit inspiration.

One of my good friends invited my sister, my niece and I to a Fall festival in her neighborhood this past weekend, of course we went. I didn't know what to expect but I'm glad I went. It was nice to get away from homework, plus I wanted to see how my niece would react at her first Fall festival. My family has never celebrated Halloween so when I heard 'Fall festival' I thought it was going to be another typical Halloween function..I was wrong. It was actually nice. There was food, bouncy things for the kids, hay rides, and games. We would have stayed longer had the weather been a little warmer; plus, my niece was sick :(

I was definitely dressed for Fall. People normally don't know what to wear to Fall festivals and things like that, so I thought about doing a post with Fall-worthy outfit inspirations. Here goes:

Ok, the first look is chic yet simple. I pair a basic pair of skinny jeans with a plaid long-sleeve button down shirt. You can wear this outfit to any festivities for the Fall and look very chic. I've become such a huge fan of riding boots! They're gorgeous. You guys should know by now how I feel about pearls; I LOVE them, of course I add to add a pearl necklace here. I actually love the clutch because of the fringed tassels it has. So, whether you're going to the pumpkin patch or the state fair, this outfit would be perfect.

This look would be perfect for a Holiday party, date night, or even a Girl's Night Out. I love black skinny jeans, they scream sophistication to me. I paired the basic black skinny jeans with a beautiful pink blouse. I know it's not the type of weather for a blouse with no sleeves, but that's why the blazer is for. I added a striped blazer as opposed to a regular, plain black blazer to add dimension to this look. A simple wedge bootie and black clutch complete the look. The diamond collar statement necklace adds a sense of elegance. I would most definitely wear this look. If I'm able to purchase all of these items, then I'll have a Outfit of the Day (OOTD). Be on the look out :)

Ok, you guys should know by now that I'm a HUGE fan of white jeans. I don't care if it's after, before, or during Labor day, I will wear white jeans all year long. I'm actually thinking about doing an OOTD with this outfit. I just might, as soon as I purchase the rest of the clothing items, so far I only have the leopard print scarf and then tan cross-body bag. As soon as I get everything else, I'll do an OOTD so be on the look out. I love denim tops/ I always look for one when ever I go thrifting but I've never been able to find one that I like or one that actually fits. I'll try again in the near future. I pair the white jeans and the denim shirt with a pair of tan Oxford shoes, that I just A-D-O-R-E! They're beautiful, right? :)

These are three outfits that I would definitely not mind wearing this season. Let me know what you think. Hope you enjoyed. Have a Happy Monday!!!

      

Color of the Month: Royal Blue

Hi guys!!! While I was taking a break from drowning in Pharmacology outlines, as well as a Growth & Development summary, I decided to do another post before I get anxiety from another week of school. I haven't done a 'Color of the Month' since my very first post so I figured I should do another one. Ok so, I've been seeing the color royal blue a little bit more than usual. Although I haven't always been a huge fan of this particular color, I can truthfully admit that it has grown on me, I think it's a beautiful color. It is definitely "in" this year. It's such a versatile color, that it's able to pair well with a variety of other colors. Check it out below:

Shoes in the royal blue color:

Royal blue dresses:

Variety of tops in royal blue:

Royal blue handbags and clutches:

Beauty related products in royal blue:

Well, I hope you guys enjoyed this post. I should finish up my homework and get ready for another week of nursing school. Have a happy Sunday!!

Nails of the Week: The Sparkly Red Carpet

Hi guys!!! I'm up early on this Saturday morning, attempting to get my outlines done for class on Monday. I get easily distracted though :( Any way, I thought I'd share a 'Nails of the Week' since it's been a while.

I've recently fallen madly and deeply in love with the color red. My favorite color is most definitely still pink, I just love beauty related products, like polish and lip stick, that are in the shade red. I never thought I would ever like red nail polish, but I do! I decided to polish my nails with a red polish that I've had for forever now, it seems. I wanted to spruce the red up so I added some glitter polish on top. Check it out below:

To be completely honest with you, I don't even remember where or when the red polish was purchased. It is made by Confetti and it's in the shade "The Red Carpet' and I absolutely adore it! If you're looking to purchase red polish, you can find some here for $4, here for $9.50, or here for $7.04.

I used a glitter polish as a top coat. It’s made by Wet n Wild ®, it’s called 'Party of Five Glitters' and it actually has five different colors of glitter in it. It has red, silver, fuchsia, green, and light blue colored glitters. I think it’s really cute! When I first purchased it, I use to wear it with every color I polished my nails with but I have to admit that I really love seeing it paired with the red nail polish the best. It’s definitely one of my favorite glitters. I think this polish was more than likely purchased from Dollar General, the price should be less than $5. 

Welp, I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you! Have a great Saturday!!!!

Perfect for Fall

Ok, so this past weekend I had the chance to spend quality time with my God-mom, Ms. E, and God-sister, Ricka. It was much needed and very well appreciated. We don't get to see each other often because we live about an hour and a half away from each other, so I was excited to see them. When we first arrived at Ms. E's home, Ricka wasn't there yet because she was at work., so we had a chance to kind of fellowship before Ricka came home. Once she came home from work, we decided to get something to eat. We ended up at the Waffle House because we had millions of coupons for free waffles. If you know me you know that I LOVE waffles from the Waffle House, and they were free so that was a plus.

After eating, we decided to do some shopping at the local thrift store. This made me extremely happy, because I love to shop! I can shop for hours and hours on end without even being tired, and it doesn't even matter where. We ended up at the Value Village. We would've went to the Goodwill but Ricka insisted that we go to the Value Village. She was on the hunt for some over-sized sweaters. Long story made short, I found 5 sweaters for only $17. Is that a deal or what!? They were each $3.49. I was so in love when I found them. I didn't really plan on buying anything since I was low on cash but amazingly, my mom came through for me as she always does. She insisted that I get whatever I wanted, so ... I did. And I'm glad I did. 

I picked up 2 cashmere sweaters, 1 over-sized wool cardigan,1 cardigan, and 1 over-sized cardigan. Did I mention they were a total of only $17!? I shall be going back to Value Village in the near future. They have so many great deals. I will drive 1 hour and a 1/2 because I know that the clothes are of good quality, as far as no rips or tears in them.

I think sweaters are IN for the Fall and for the upcoming Winter season. You can pair them with leggings or a nice fitting skinny jeans along with some ankle boots or riding boots and you'll be good. I added a few outfit ideas in case you're not sure on how you would like to style your sweater or cardigan. This is how I would probably style mine. Check 'em out:

I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope it helped at least give you an idea of how to wear your sweater, or cardigan, for the upcoming cold seasons. Let me know if you would like to see more.

I'm dreading this week, because the weeks seem to go by a lot slower than the weekends. Any who, Have a happy Sunday!

Crush List: October

Hi ladies!!!! Did you miss me??? I do apologize for not blogging in so long. It’s just that nursing school consumes SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much of my time (I’m not exaggerating either!). It’s just been a lot. I've had a lot going on. I’m in my second term, with only three terms left until I’m able to sit for my NCLEX to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Also, I’m in my second week of official Clinical rotations. That has been a long and treacherous journey but I’m making it; mainly because of my mom. I’m not a quitter and I never give up, but I was on the verge of throwing in the towel and calling it quits on this nursing career. I wasn't expecting it to be as hard as it is. It’s really draining the social life out of me. I actually should be writing a paper that’s due tomorrow that I haven’t even started on, but instead I chose to catch up with you guys. My work ALWAYS gets done though, so no sweat, right? Lol Only a little. But, I've been slacking lately so enough about me.

I wanted to get caught up on the Crush list for the month of October before it sails by. The items on this list are items that I’m in dire need of (or at least in my mind I am). But, I’m in absolute LOVE with them. Let’s get started:

1.      MAC nail polish: You guys already know I’m in love with nail polish, so of course I had to put it on this list. Since I can’t wear it during Clinical rotations I’ll just have to imagine myself with it on. That’s actually the only way I make it through the day without wearing it, just imaging I have it on my nails. Kinda weird ya think? Don’t judge lol. I know the color I choose isn't really a Fall weather kinda color, but hey, who says you HAVE to follow trends? I’m bucking the system lol. Anyway, teal has always been one of my favorite nail polish colors that’s the main reason I choose it for this list. you can purchase any of the MAC nail polishes here for $16.

2.      Victoria Secret PINK stuffed puppy: I’m not even sure why this item made it to the list. All I know is I want one! Plain and simple lol. The sad thing is, I can't find it any where :( HELP!! If you know where I can find one of the PINK stuffed puppy thingys, PLEASE let me know.

3.      Spiked Lita booties: A-M-A-Z-I-N-G is all I have to say.. Oh, and THANK YOU to Jeffrey Campbell! This booties are beautiful. I'm not one for spikes but I think they add a sense of sass to the shoes. I love these, they are perfect for Fall. I don't think I will purchase these any time soon, but they are darling to look at.

4.      Chiffon blouse with bow: I am in love with blouses. I know it may be getting too cold for them, but you can always have them in store for next Spring. I can't even begin to tell you how long I've been wanting one. I decided to add it to this month's Crush list because it would be too cold for next month. To me, they seem sophisticated and chic. I love them! I will most definitely have some for the Spring next year.

5.      Skater dress: I’m in love with skater dresses. They just look so classy to me. I love them because they aren't all tight and fitted. I’m petite and I don’t want to walk around in a dress that makes me look like a 10-year-old little girl, so I tend to cling to clothing that hides my figure or clothing that allows me to appreciate the assets that I do not have. Make sense? So, here you have a simple skater dress. You can dress it up for a date-night or make it even classier for a wedding. I shall become an owner of one (or three or four) one day very soon. You can find a few of them here for extremely reasonable prices.

6.      Jimmy Choo perfume: Ok, I've never actually smelled this perfume before but it looks pleasing to my eyes. I would definitely love to own it (and I plan to in the near future!!).  When I searched for it on the web I found it here, it costs $70 for a 2 oz. bottle and $95 for a 3.3 oz. bottle. I also found it here with prices ranging from $24 to $95 depending on the size bottle, lotion, or rollerball you desire. The description on Sephora’s website read, “An expression of the modern woman’s aura, this scent at once conveys strength and beauty, glamour and confidence. Luminous green top notes join a heart of rich and exotic tiger orchid and lingering base notes of sweet toffee and Indonesian patchouli to leave a sensual memory on the skin. For the bottle, the opulence of jewel-colored Venetian Murano glass inspired its faceted design.” This perfume is stated to have notes of sweet orange, pear nectar, tiger orchid, Indonesian patchouli (whatever that means lol), and caramel, which all sound like delightful smells. This perfume style is feminine, luxurious, and stylish. Those styles all apply to my personal style in my opinion. I think I like the color of it because pink is my favorite color but I think I like the bottle design even more.

If you have the chance to try this perfume, or any of the other items listed, before I get a chance to, please let me know if you like it or not and if you would recommend it. I hope you have a good evening. Happy Thursday!!!