Friday Inspiration

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This is so, very true. Nice one Conan. 

We have rain in the forecast for this weekend and while it may get in the way

of a football game, I couldn't be more excited. (It's actually raining right now!!) So I 

plan on enjoying the rain and then on sunday I'm attending a Friendsgiving! 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and also a big hello to my new followers!

It's very nice to meet you all. :) 

Let's Give Thanks

November is one of my absolute favorite months. It's a month of giving thanks and it 

always ends with family. What's better than that? (Ok, besides Christmas!) 

I thought I would share what I'm currently thankful for on here and if you'd like you can

use the image above (link my blog back please!) and share what you're thankful for on 

your blog! So let's get started!

I'm thankful for...

my health

my family's health and happiness

APO

new friends

old friends

my car

my amazing brain

books

creativity

music that blows me away

my past

the future

 definitely the present

nature and the green earth

how blessed I've been my entire life

my relationship with God

the fact that I lived in Italy

the every day. 

So what are you thankful for?

The Perfect Holiday Look

I was recently asked by Brilliant Earth to create a look for one of their cocktail rings and

I jumped at the chance! I chose the Phoenix ring because a) it's gold and b) it has

a classic design and would be the perfect accessory for all the upcoming holiday parties.

I think the combination of all these pieces (plus the SS Print Shop print for some good 

measure) would make anyone feel confident and classy for the entire season. Also,

if anyone proposed to me with any of the rings from Brilliant Earth, I definitely wouldn't

complain. ;) Now to find a man...

What is your favorite kind of holiday look? 

I would be one happy girl if I could own any of the pieces above!

{Here's the facts: (1) hair clip, (2) clutch, , (4) dress, (5) print, (6) shoes,}

Leaving Some Spaces Open

There are big things looming in the horizon. Some slightly intimidating and others just plain exciting.

I can't wait to go home next week and enjoy some much needed R&R and see my friends

I haven't seen since August. Also, my roommate and I decorated for Christmas this weekend 

(don't hate us!) so our house is feeling very merry. :)

Something I've realized throughout this semester is how much I should work my absolute hardest

and not worry about the rest. Make those to-do lists, plan out the week, stress a little about 

classes (ok, a lot) but then leave room for mistakes, fun little events, and breathing room. I 

like to think of my to-do lists as guidelines instead of my actual schedule of the day. Whenever

I do make a complete to-do list of the day, I rarely stick to it and end up filling my time with 

moments that I could have never expected to be on my list. 

Life's going to throw some curveballs and it's how we approach them that determines everything else.

Ain't that the truth? So with this busy week ahead jam packed with commitments

and homework assignments/ you name it, I'm going to actively leave some room for those moments

you really can't plan. 

Join me?

Side note: I just found Evelyn's Etsy through Pinterest and I am completely obsessed.

How perfect is the bright pink background against the gold lettering in the 'Enjoy Today' print?

Check out the rest of her shop for some more awesome prints. :)

For the Love of Patterned Pants

I am a huge fan of patterned pants, especially any that have flowers on them. I had tried

on a pair at Anthro recently and I'm so mad I didn't purchase them because patterned

pants are all over the web lately. I think they're a great way to spice up an outfit and still be

comfortable! I showed some styled posts with patterned pants above to show all the

different ways one can wear the pants. 

Now go forth and get yourself a pair!! 

{1, 2, 3, 4}

Friday Inspiration

I found this off Pinterest and I absolutely loved it. Growing up we all heard the question,

are you right or left brained and I love reading this and realizing we are not

one or the other but a beautiful mix of both. 

Have a great weekend you left and right brainers! :)

It's Only Temporary

So something really weird and pretty frustrating recently happened and I'm not

sure how to properly react. You see, my hair is fairly fried. It kind of looks like

the hair you would see on a witch who hasn't brushed her hair in 500 years. I have

no idea what to do besides wait it out and let my hair recover naturally but in the meantime,

I am slightly freaking out. Naturally.

I'm trying to make it into a funny situation because truthfully, it really is (or at least will be!).

This is the girl who rarely uses anything on her hair, barely straightens it,

 and yet I'm the one who damaged my hair. Classic.

I guess what I'm trying to get at here is that yes, this sucks but it really isn't the end of the world.

It's only temporary. Most situations are temporary. Falling on ones own two feet

while walking to class and being so embarrased, is a temporary feeling. Getting

a bad grade in a class that you worked tirelessly on and feeling as if the world will 

never be the same, is a temporary feeling. 

Whenever I need a little perspective I like to ask myself, "Will this matter in 5 years?"

More than likely it will be a great story and even you will be the one crying so hard

you have tears in your eyes. 

So right now I'm going to throw my hair into a ponytail and go grab some ice cream.

Because it's just hair. And it's only temporary. 

The Perfect Holiday Dress

*all dresses are from Anthropologie's new additions

I think I may have a theme going on. I see lots of black with shiny additions and of 

course I love a hint of gold. I had way too much fun drooling over all the 

new dresses Anthro released. Ever since I was little I have loved the idea

of a holiday dress. I remember getting so excited thinking of what my friends were

going to show up to Christmas mass in! One year my dad bought my sisters and I all matching

dresses! (It was a little much considering we are all 2.5 years apart each!)

I love how any of these dresses could potentially be worn year round for fancy

occasions and wouldn't have to be just the holiday dress. 

Which ones your favorite? I love the full skirt on the striped dress! 

2013 Glamour Women of the Year

Every year I love finding out who won Glamour's Women of the Year. I love reading

about these women who work so hard and are generally, so cool. I aspire to be a little

like each of them.

Here are just a few of the winners. Click on the link below to read their interviews

and learn more about them! 

 Catherine Martin

The Fashion Wizard

 Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly

The Love Story

(I LOVE them. We all root for these two.) 

 Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

The Protector

 Kerry Washington

The Gladiator

 Malala Yousafzai

The Girls' Hero

 Melinda Gates

The Advocate

I am such a fan of each of these women and the women I didn't mention. 

Definitely check out their stories here!

How did you feel inspired by these women?