Coming To An End

As you guys can see, the blog has a new layout, and I couldn't be happier with it. A big hug and kiss to Miss Kelly Ann for making it a reality. As I hurry off on this train to my last day of school, I have a million thoughts running around in my head. Mostly about how far I've come. It's always extremely uplifting to reflect on situations that changed us, for the better.

A year ago I can honestly say I was a different person. Not necessarily in a bad way, but just different. This blog has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I know that sounds silly to say out loud, but for me it's true. Not only has my confidence sky rocketed throughout this whole putting-myself-out-there-thing, but I know now how important it is to connect with people, and share your life experiences. 

If I have learned anything it's that I really love being able to connect with other people. I like knowing that there's people out there who understand what I'm going through, or vice versa. There is nothing more beautiful than being able to get on the same level as someone else and just say, "I get it." And after all, that's what makes us human, isn't it? It's not about having this perfect blog life where outfits glimmer in the sunlight. Sure it might be some of that, but I try and keep my feet on the ground during the blogging process. Sometimes it's just nice to know you can touch people with words, and that can make you feel less lonely, and more understood.

I really feel like my life became all sorts of special. I have more of a reason now to capture all of the little things, and holding onto those memories has been a huge way for me to document all of this. Maybe I'm just having a sensitive day because school is finally over and it's hitting me like a ton of bricks, or maybe I just feel the need to comfort myself during this time of change. Either way, I am so thankful for this year. I am thankful for everyone who has been along for this little piece of my life.

Here's to the last day of school, and the new days to come from here on out.

Channeling the 50's

Details: Shorts / Urban , Top / Thrifted, Shoes / Harajuku Lovers , Headband / Modcloth , Belt / Aldo

Sometimes a girl just wants to get dressed up, am I right? No rhyme or reason, just in the mood to look fancy. The past few weeks have been a culmination of lots of hard work all jumbled up into no sleep, and lots of projects. I'm happy to say that this is my last week of finals! I have two on Wednesday, and two on Friday, and then graduation is next week. 

It's funny how fast this year went and how quickly time continues to fly past us. I am ready for this week to be over so I can finally start relaxing and getting my life in order. I am happy to announce that my new layout should be up any day now, and I have some exciting blog collaborations coming up that are literally blowing my mind.

I feel like life is at a huge turning point, there's so much that is changing, and this transition period is definitely going to help me grow into the person I want to be. I was never once to embrace change but lately, change has been consistent and instead of fighting it I am enjoying the spontaneity of it all.

What's In My Bag?

I like keeping my bag nice and simple usually, even though my bags are usually HUGE, I hardly ever fill them to the brim. Here are some of the things I bring into the city with me everyday. Wallet of course, cocoa butter swivel stick , hand sanitizer (NYC has tons of germs!) , makeup bag (for those daily touch ups), A little notebook to jot down blog ideas, anything inspiring or something in my head that deserves to be remembered. Also can't forget my twist bands and my urban ears. Can't leave home without my music, and of course by the end of the way I really need a hair tie because my hair is usually wild and all over the place.

What's in your bag?

A Piece Of Advice

So I am a little late on the challenge to blog every day in May, but I wanted to contribute to this topic too because I think it's a huge part of where I am today. I tend to be one of those people that everyone goes to for advice, good or bad, pretty or ugly, I tell it like it is. Sometimes a blessing, and a curse. When I read that yesterday's (now today's) topic was giving a piece of advice I knew immediately what I wanted it to be.

My advice is simple, and easy. When you have the choice between being negative or positive. Choose positive. Allowing yourself to dwell in negativity only further prolongs the process. I know sometimes it's easy to fall into the pity party trap of hating your life and everyone/everything in it..When you get to that point, remember this advice and just start thinking about what you're good at, or things you're blessed to have..When we let negative win, it can destroy our days, sometimes weeks. Time is valuable, and it should be spent wisely. If you know you have control of the situation, let yourself feel a certain way, but don't dwell.

People always tend to ask me why I seem so happy all the time, and the truth is no one is happy all the time. It's absolutely impossible. I have learned that the most important thing to remember , is how you take everything that happens to you. You choose how you're going to react, and how you're going to digest certain situations. We can't control what happens, we can however control how we respond to it.

Details : Bag // Courtesy of GGL  Shirt // Marshalls, Skirt // Urban Outfitters, Necklace //Gift ,

 Rings // Vintage & Etsy , Shoes // Nordstrom