Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Dress:
★ https://www.jcrew.com/us/p/womens_category/archive/beachcoverups/garmentdyed-pocket-tshirt-dress/J4747?color_name=brilliant-peri&noPopUp=true&srccode=Paid_Search%7CShopping%7CGoogle%7CPL_WPROD_DRESSESx_ACQ_XXX_EVG_COUSA_EN_EN_P_CREW_AW_CPC_PLA,Womens_Dresses_x_XXX,PRODUCT%20GROUP,71700000032274623,58700003835347392,p31821367537&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Paid_Search&utm_campaign=PL_WPROD_DRESSESx_ACQ_XXX_EVG_COUSA_EN_EN_P_CREW_AW_CPC_PLA,Womens_Dresses_x_XXX&utm_content=Shopping&NoPopUp=True&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Oef2YSj3QIVSJ7ACh3R2gmhEAQYASABEgIzcfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

★https://www.walmart.com/ip/TheMogan-Women-s-S-3X-Short-Sleeve-Trapeze-Jersey-Knit-Pocket-T-Shirt-Dress/256494135?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1690&adid=22222222227155117357&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=266348278450&wl4=pla-439562028470&wl5=1024188&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117097700&wl11=online&wl12=256494135&wl13=&veh=sem

T-Shirt:
★https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=232058002&CAWELAID=120280880001417767&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=39045364292&CATCI=pla-84530748928&tid=gppl000013&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-qe-gYaj3QIVFLbACh2t0wIyEAQYAiABEgJ8YfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

★https://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-short-sleeve-grommet-lace-up-detail-top-3hearts-juniors-ivory/-/A-53641538?preselect=53627434#lnk=sametab

Shoes:
★https://roolee.com/products/meet-in-the-middle-sandal







Sunday, June 24, 2018

Striped Sweater & Maroon Shorts


Striped Sweater & Maroon Shorts

My sweater is $49.50 from Loft

My shorts are $39.50 from Madewell.

My shoes are $41.00 from Nordstrom.. on sale 35%!!

Original


Original


My top is $16.99 from Target.
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-original-graphic-short-sleeve-tie-back-cuff-t-shirt-a-new-day-153-white/-/A-53346245?preselect=53053727#lnk=sametab

My shorts are $39.50 from Madewell. 
https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/PANTSSHORTS/shorts/PRDOVR~H5956/H5956.jsp




A Day at the Botanical Garden

This past weekend my sister, brother - in - law, and I spent a day at the Oklahoma City Botanical Gardens. I have lived in OKC my whole life and have never been. It is absolutely beautiful. If you live in Oklahoma or come and visit you definitely have to take a stop by. Ladies warning it is HUMID.. my hair did not appreciate it. 

My Top is $9.99 from H & M.
http://www.hm.com/us/product/54578?article=54578-A&cm_vc=SEARCH

My shorts are $19.99 from Target
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-utility-short-universal-thread-153/-/A-53666597?preselect=53256780#lnk=sametab

My Shoes are from Tommy Hilfiger.. I could not find them online. In store they were around $40 - they were on sale! :)


Denim Overalls

Denim Overalls



Hey hey hey ladies!! So sorry for the lack of updates; this summer has been a crazy one! A blog post about Brazil is coming soon so stay tuned! In the meantime here is an update on all the links to my outfits!



I am the girl on the left.


My top is $17.99 from Target: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-short-sleeve-button-down-shirt-universal-thread-153-white-l/-/A-52980378?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG =PLA_Women+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Women&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9026254&gclid=CjwKCAjwgr3ZBRAAEiwAGVssnaa4nJlA9j0xxQLuhn2_qBzLer25AHqkcz7WqWm8Yf0Cf5P0oE71NRoCJNoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


My Overalls are $148.00 from Madewell. These overalls are pricey... however they are GREAT quality and I will wear them a lot; they were a great investment.  https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DENIMBAR/onepiecejeans/PRD~H5926/H5926.jspNbrd=M&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=overalls&isSaleItem=false&color_name=JERRY%20WASH&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row2


My shoes are $19.99 from Target:
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-jena-lace-up-sneakers-universal-thread-153-cognac/-/A-52959595?preselect=52739218#lnk=sametab


Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Fun Striped Shirts from Zara

Fun Striped Shirts from Zara


Zara is one of my favorite stores to shop at. They have a wide variety of clothes. From graphic tees to the basic shirts (white, black, and striped) to dresses. You name it they got it. They do have some clothing pieces that are more on the pricey side but they also have many affordable options! Here a few of my current favorites! I definitely recommend going and checking them out!!











Black Dress and Denim Jacket

Black Dress and Denim Jacket

Black Dress: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pcid=5151&vid=1&pid=144652002&
searchText=black+dress

Denim Jacket:http://www.hm.com/us/product/64152?article=64152-B&cm_vc=SEARCH

https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/F2
1/bottom_jeans/2000110524/02?mrkgcl=1207&mrkgadid=32
77267045&rkg_id=0&utm_source=google&ut
m_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WP%2520-%2520Shopping%2520-%2520NonBrand&utm_term=
378615896605_product_type_outerwear_
product_type_jackets_product_type_item_id&ut
m_content(not_set)&adpos=1o3&creative=103
307088078&device=c&matchtype=&networ
k=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1q3VBRCFARIsAPHJXrE_Od4fyBp
Tjw_qzybVO1raGfZUZF5bEWxB4uG0KYZpPkG
U8Cs0gJkaAkb6EALw_wcB

Shoes: https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/lucky-brand-idalina-sandal/424477?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Sandals-_-New_Sandals&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwttbWBRDyARIsAN8zhbJ-8N5B2FebHY-gZZkwR9d4LkX0rqCUhSkDwAgNT-h9Asvrw6n8Gr4aAoRmEALw_wcB

Tan Sweater and Denim Skirt




Sunday Outfits 

A quick tip to create more outfits is to layer sweaters on top of collared shirts or longer shirts! You can wear the collared shirt on its own, the sweater on it its own, or wear them both! Boom! You just created the outfits right there!

Undershirt ($17.99) : https://www.target.com/p/women-s-gingham-short-sleeve-any-day-shirt-a-new-day-153-red/-/A-53410394?preselect=53079411#lnk=sametab

Sweater: https://www.ae.com/featured-aerie-surf-sweater-taupe/aerie/s-prod/0745_9882_256?cm=sUS-cUSD

https://www.zara.com/us/en/diagonal-knit-sweater-p05536112.html?v1=5514640&v2=401012

Denim Skirt: http://us.asos.com/noisy-may/noisy-may-button-through-denim-skirt/prd/8061533?clr=mediumblue&SearchQuery=&cid=1517
7&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=17&gridsize
=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=159


Shoes: https://www.dillards.com/p/gianni-bini-mckaria-block-heel-sandals/506872653?di=04939557_zi_pink_marble&categoryId=-10005&facetCache=pageSize%3D96%26beginIndex%3D0%26orderBy%3D1


Lazy Sunday // Nike Sweatpants



Lazy Sunday



Dusty Rose Pink Shirt ($34.99) :  https://www.fabletics.com/index.cfm action=pdp.product&id=
5889469&pid=0&product_id=0

Black Nike Sweatpants ($65) : https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/nike-womens-bliss-victory-pants-17nikwblsspntxxxxapb/17nikwblsspntxxxxapb

Mug: ($4.99)  https://www.target.com/p/stoneware-reindeer-sweater-mug-17-5oz-threshold-153/-/A-53165173?preselect=52519077#lnk=sametab

Watch ($17.10): https://www.amazon.com/Casio-F108WHC-7BCF-Unisex-Watch/dp/B00AB69I1
0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523992074&sr=8-1&keywords=Casio+white+watch

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Breaking Out the Shorts



Breaking Out the Shorts


It is spring babbbyy!!! It literally snowed here in Oklahoma on Saturday and now it is 80 degrees. It is absolutely crazy how fast the weather changes. All I can say is that I am loving this beautiful weather! I finally got to pull back out my shorts! WOHOO! 

 Top: $12.99
http://www.hm.com/us/product/70187?article=70187-C&cm_vc=SEARCH

Bottoms: $19.99
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pcid=5151&vid=1&pid=202195002&searchText=
olive+green+shorts

Shoes: $50
https://www.vans.com/shop/solid-colors-slip-on-true-white
Top: $17.99

Shorts: $21.99


Watch: $12.98




Denim Shirt W/ Burnt Orange Cardigan and White Loafers


Instagram Outfit 4/09


My top is actually a dress but I wore it as a shirt :) $56
https://www.lulus.com/products/shirt-and-sweet-blue-chambray-shirt-dress/252898.html?rrec=true

Cardigan: $24.99
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-belted-open-cardigan-a-new-day-153/-/A-53117779?preselect=53139240#lnk=sametab

Jeans: $27.99 
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-high-rise-skinny-jeans-universal-thread-153-black/-/A-53174048?preselect=52809714#lnk=sametab

Shoes: $22.99 https://www.target.com/p/women-s-kona-slip-on-loafer-mules-a-new-day-153/-/A-52993078?preselect=52934644#lnk=sametab

College Banquet Dress Ideas



Banquet Dresses


This past weekend Elise and I attended a club banquet. It was last minute and we were on a time and budget crunch. We found this adorable blue lacy dress from Francesca's. However, I have put too much time into trying to find this dress. I can not find it ANYWHERE on their website so maybe it is only in stores? Leave a comment if you know! :) My dress is from Lulus and once again I can not find it anywhere so below I linked three different outfits from three of my favorite stores I shop from!







Store #1: Lulus
This dress is $44.

https://www.lulus.com/products/far-wanderings-peach-long-sleeve-shift-dress/338752.html







Store #2: Red Dress Boutique
This maxi dress is $44.

https://www.reddressboutique.com/collections/maxi-dress/products/every-time-i-see-you-light-blue-floral-print-maxi-dress



Store #3: Francesca's.
This romper is $44.
https://www.francescas.com/product/anastasia-lace-trap-popover-romper.do sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search
&ecList=6&ecCategory=

Monday, April 2, 2018

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday



Happy happy Easter!! God is so good! Not only did Jesus Christ die to save us from our sins but he also conquered death!! Jesus is alive!! It just blows my mind! We have an awesome God! I hope everyone eats lots of food and enjoys this lovely holiday!! 

Easter kind of snuck up on me this year. Before I knew it Saturday was here and I did not have an outfit for Easter!! Ladies you do not need to go spend a lot of money in order to look cute!! Everything I wore is under $25! I also recommend downloading the target app that way you can scan your items in the store and it will give a coupon if there is one for it! My mom has saved around $650 by doing this!! It all adds up!! Happy shopping!! :) 








My Skirt:



Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Rainy Dayzz

 

Rainy Dayzz



Is it just me or does anyone else just want to lay in bed all day when it's rainy outside?  That was me today. I was so lazy that I stayed in the leggings that I slept in, put on a t-shirt and threw on a denim button up shirt to add some warmth. I even wore a beanie because I did not feel like doing my hair!! If you want a rainy/lazy day outfit check out the links below!










Black and White Striped Shirt:

http://www.hm.com/us/product/96771?article=96771-F&cm_vc=SEARCH

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-short-sleeve-tie-hem-t-shirt-a-new-day-153-white-black/-/A-53345808?preselect=53078942#lnk=sametab



Denim Shirt:
https://www.lulus.com/products/shirt-and-sweet-blue-chambray-shirt-dress/252898.html

http://www.hm.com/us/product/97102?article=97102-B&cm_vc=SEARCH


Leggings:
https://www.fabletics.com/index.cfm?action=pdp.product&id=4610596&pid=0&product_id=0

Boots: (I got mine at Nordstrom Rack on sale)
https://www.hunterboots.com/us/en_us/female-tall-rain-boots/womens-original-tall-gloss-rain-boots/black/789

Beanie:
https://shop.lushfashionlounge.com/products/cc-solid-beanie-black


















Saturday, March 17, 2018

Anxiety



Anxiety


I am a freshman in college and let me just say this year has been a year of making mistakes and learning. Today I am going to be sharing with you about one of my biggest struggles, anxiety. This year I realized more people struggle with anxiety than I thought. For years I thought I was going through this alone but their are tons of people that struggle with it, maybe you are one of them. I figured I would tell my story and maybe help someone out. When I tell my friends I have anxiety they are always surprised; that is because I have gotten good at hiding it. This semester I have learned that it is okay to ask for help. I thought asking for help was a sign of weakness, but its definitely not! I've learned it's okay to mess up, it's not the end of the world. A way I have been able to clear my mind is by running. It has really changed my life. 

As I post on social media and this blog I want to make sure I am as authentic and honest as possible. I want people to read my blog and really get to know me. I was planning on only posting about clothes  but I decided I will occasionally post about whatever I feel like God wants me to write about. I also love love love making videos so you will probably see a few here and there! :)  For my comp class I had to write a memoir essay and I decided to write mine over my struggle with anxiety and how God helped me get through a time of difficulty. So I hope you enjoy!! :)

Just Breathe

            “The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as ‘an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure’” (Team, The MNT Editorial). Everyone experiences anxiety throughout their life, some more than others. I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember. Some people have certain events that have happened in their life that trigger their anxiety. Others simply just have it and there is no cause, which can be extremely frustrating. Not knowing exactly how something is going to go stresses me out. What if the teacher calls on me and I do not know the answer? What if I get sick in class?  These scenarios might sound silly. However, that is the joy of having anxiety, the feeling of getting worked up over the smallest of things.
             Going to school has always been a struggle for me. All throughout elementary school my parents would chase me around our 2002 black minivan every morning just to get me to go into school. I always loved school and would be fine once I got there, it was just getting me there that was a struggle. I thank God every day for my amazing parents who put up with me and my temper tantrums as a child. When I was in the second grade, I vividly remember an event that triggered my anxiety. It was my first day back from summer break. Seven-year-old little me was excited to be in the same class as my best friend and not to mention I had the teacher everyone wanted, Mrs. Frizzell. We were all sitting in a circle when my teacher shared with us the classroom policies and what to do in case of an emergency. This is about to sound strange, but I remember her telling us what to do in case we felt like we needed to throw up. As she showed us where the trashcan and bathrooms were located my stomach tightened into a knot. My heart started beating faster than the speed of light and my mind was spinning. I was having a panic attack. For some reason, the thought of being in a classroom and getting sick terrified me. I went home, grabbed hand soap and some of my mom’s makeup and hair conditioner... no I was not giving myself a makeover, I was trying to create fake throw up so I would not have to go to school the next day. It sounds ridiculous. I know! My mom knew something was wrong when I was in the bathroom for fifteen minutes, so she came to see what I was doing. Upon opening the bathroom door, she saw that I was trying to make it look like I got sick. That evening, my dad, who also had anxiety growing up, helped calm me down and explained to me what I was feeling and how to handle it. Anxiety makes me have to force myself out of my comfort zone 24/7, which can be mentally draining. The thing with anxiety is that I might really want to do something and be super excited about it, but it is easy to let worry and fear consume me resulting in me not doing whatever I was excited to do. The older I got the easier it was for me to control my anxiety. My anxiety was mostly under control throughout high school until a big change happened in my life, college. I knew before going that it was going to be hard for me to move out and I was going to have to be up against challenges that I have not faced in a while such as starting over at a new school, making new friends, and moving out. I had a great first semester, it had its challenges, but did not prepare me for what was to come next semester.
            On my first day back from Christmas break, I was beyond excited to be back on campus. I was in my last class of the first day of classes when all of the sudden I felt like I was going to be sick. My face burned like I just had eaten the hottest pepper in the world. I got out of class and started throwing up right outside of the classroom. The next day I found out I had a stomach bug. The following week I came back feeling much better, but when I got to class I had this feeling of uneasiness. I was sitting in my 8 A.M. history class and felt like the person next to me could hear my heartbeat because it was so loud. My hands were sweating and I felt extremely nauseous. I got done with class and ended up throwing up in a nearby bathroom. This happened for three continuous days and I was missing random classes because I was mentally exhausted from trying to calm myself down the entire class. I had never been in a situation where I could not eventually calm myself down. After talking to my parents and taking some time to myself I realized that getting sick caused a spark in my anxiety. It is funny how things take a full 360. Here I am first day back to school in college and the idea of getting sick in class was causing a spike in my anxiety just like in second grade, except this time I was having a harder time calming myself down. One day I made it to only one of my three classes. I was frustrated with myself because I never miss class and felt lost on how to handle this situation. I called home crying and told my parents that I thought I was going to have to drop the semester. I decided to go home and see my family. It was around 8:30 P.M, I was in my car, crying, very upset and just talking to God. I was praying like I have never prayed before. At that point, I was beyond confused and did not know what to do anymore. My anxiety was out of control. I cranked up 88.9FM and soaked in some music. As I exited off the highway the song “Breathe” by Jonny Diaz came on. It is incredible how God delivers what you need at the right time. I cried my eyes out as I heard the lyrics “breathe, just breathe, come and rest at my feet, and be, just be, chaos calls but all you really need, is to just breathe, I’m busy, busy, busy, and it’s no surprise to see, that I only have time for me, me, me.” At that moment, I realized to just breathe. My anxious thoughts are lies from Satan. Once I gave all my fears, worries, and struggles to God a sense of comfort and relief came upon me. I was going to be okay. At college, I do not have my parents there to support and help me like I did when I was living at home, but I always have God with me wherever I go.
             The next day, I forced myself to go to class though it was extremely hard. Day after day, I went to classes and it slowly got easier. Thanks to constant prayer and communication with God I got through it. Some struggles never go away, from second grade to freshman year of college I still struggle with the anxiety. Satan comes after me, but nobody can defeat the power and glory of God. These struggles have opened my eyes. I have learned that my anxiety has helped me grow and become a stronger person. When I experience anxiety, it feels like I am about to die and I will never get better, which causes me to have even more anxiety. I feel stuck in this vicious, ongoing cycle. I know the pain, suffering, and exhaustion that comes with anxiety, but once I learned to lay down my worries and struggles to God and let him take care of them my life got a whole lot easier. This experience has taught me not to forget that God hears us, sees us, and listens to our prayers. Every time I feel an anxiety attack coming on, I remember to just breathe.



Dress: ★  https://www.jcrew.com/us/p/womens_category/archive/beachcoverups/garmentdyed-pocket-tshirt-dress/J4747?color_name=brilliant-peri...