If there is one thing that is a must in your closet, it is a white dress. A cute number that can be worn effortlessly in the summer months. Whether you have one dress or a dress for every event, it’s always important to wear something you love. I have a few white dresses in my closet: one dressy, one casual, and one in between. But this one is my all-time favorite.
I got this dress at…you guessed it…Old Navy. It’s a lightweight, cotton, and an islet style. All great aspects for a perfect summer dress!
It’s perfect to wear with wedges, sandals, a pop of color with a bright heel, sneakers, and flipflops even. You can also add a bold piece of jewelry or earrings or even a jean jacket or sweater to add a pop of color if you so choose.
I have worn this dress to work, out to dinner, on vacation, and just running errands. It’s easy to put on quick!!
Today I wore this dress to work with a pair of nude sandals. One last thing I’m loving about this look is my freshcut. I always get hairtrims throughout the year but before I head back to campus I decided to go with a more drastic look. Of course hair grows but I love a change going into a new season. Don’t be afraid to try something new and step it of your comfort zone. Who know you may like it!
By now, you have probably figured out that I am always on the go. Whether it’s for me, siblings, or family, I’m never in one place for long. Last week was no exception. So, what was my week like?
Monday: Pittsburgh
Tuesday: Cleveland
Wednesday: Maryland
Thursday: Washington D.C.
Friday: Philadelphia
I was in Pittsburgh and Cleveland for work and meetings but D.C. and Philly was more for family time.
A bird’s eye view of Pittsburgh.Spending some time in The Land
Day 1
Wednesday started out with some last minute packing and getting ready to hit the road. I am always organized, so you better believe my suitcase was organized too. Here’s a sneak peek into my suitcase.
No matter how long your trip is, staying organized is a must.Clearly, for this trip is was into black and white. I try to stick with a color scheme for each trip.Ready to hit the road!
I spent most of Wednesday in the car traveling. With a 6 hour drive I kept myself busy with reading and lots of Netflix. I’m almost done with my current series so if you have any suggestions of what to watch next. Let me know in the comments below! By the time we made it to Landover, MD, I was ready for some dinner and to relax. My dad and brothers headed to a professional soccer game while my mom and I relaxed. After the game, we decided on a quick meal before calling it a night. I love some quesadillas to start off a mini vacay!!!
Fuel after driving all day!
Day 2
After quick breakfast we were off to D.C. for the day. Although, my family and I have been to our nation’s capital a few times before it’s always nice to see some of our favorite landmarks. We started off at America’s Catholic Church. It was beautiful on the inside and outside. It was a perfect day for sightseeing. Not too hot and not too cool. We drove a lot through Washington and passed several historical buildings and stopped to get out and do some walking.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Breathtaking.Driving through D.C. and a few of my favorite buildings, J. Edgar Hoover FBI BuildingEvery time I go to Arlington National Cemetery, I am moved. So many brave people gave their life for our country.The Lincoln memorial.Classic Washington monument/mall picture. one of my favorite spots in D.C.Me in D.C.
Although, we have been to D.C. before we never went to the Jefferson Memorial. This trip we went and it was beautiful. When my family and I travel, even if we go to the same place, we try to do one new thing. It keeps things fun and interesting.
The Jefferson Memorial. Love how I managed to get the Washington monument in the background.
We wrapped up sightseeing for D.C. and headed to Philly for the next leg of our trip. After we made it to the hotel, we freshened up and headed to dinner. P.F. Changs made me very happy. I love some Asian cuisine. After dinner we called it a night.
Dinner at P.F. Chang. Love me some Chinese food!
Day 3
After waking up, it was time for our last day. We have been to Philadelphia more times than i can count so we decided to do something different. Something different ended up being Valley Forge. A lot of our family trips have some sort of history aspect to it. I think it’s great to learn about where we come from so we can appreciate where we are today.
Our last stop, Valley Forge!Stunning views at Valley Forge
After watching a film, and doing a driving/walking tour and lunch we decided to call it a trip. We headed back home grabbing dinner on the way. No matter how long or short the trip is, its always important to make memories because you never know if you will experience those feelings again. That’s a brief look into my crazy week. HAHA! All in all I had a wonderful time. Where have you guys been traveling this summer? Any suggestions for me? See you on Thursday!
A quick look of the day for you on this lovely Thursday. I’m currently traveling today so expect a fun travel post next week. Also, a quick thank you to my cousin Anna, for these great pictures.
When I am not working in the summer I love to wear a cute short and t-shirt set. This is perfect for a day at the park, a shopping spree or just hanging out with family. It easy to throw on in the morning for a day out or at night for a late dinner.
Starting from the bottom, I’ve worn these high waisted shorts before and I can’t say enough about them. They are comfortable, easy to wash and since they are white they can be mixed with different tops. I previously wore this shorts with a black blouse, today I decided to go with a brighter top to break it up. My shorts are from Marshall’s. I always had good luck finding great deals at Marshalls.
Moving on to the top, I got this lightweight blouse from Old Navy. I like the bold and bright colors which complements the plain white shorts. The fun colors scream summer and this top can be worn with white shorts, black shorts or any combo.
That’s a quick recap for what I’m wearing today. I promise to have a MUCH longer post next week about my travels. Until then, have a happy Thursday and wonderful weekend!!
It’s the accessory that makes or breaks your outfit. Yes, ladies, I am talking about your purse. Whether you are a wristlet lady, backpack lover, or large tote type of gal. We all use purses. They may look cute and fashionable on the outside, but the inside is a different story. Today is all about organizing your purses or handbags.
This post will be geared more towards handbags, totes, and purses. Sorry wristlet lovers, but I don’t have a lot of advice for you. I personally like totes or bigger handbags. I like to fit more things in one big bag rather than have several smaller bags. I like to change my bags a lot. Reasons? Various occasions, changing seasons, different purposes. My solution to keep me organized is by using lots of little bags to put in one bag, that way you can change bags with little hassle, stay clean, and organized all at the same time. Let’s get started!
Dump It.
I like to start out by dumping everything out. Empty out your entire purse and clean it out. Throw away any old receipts, gum wrappers, and clutter that takes up your purse. This way you are left with a clean slate to get started
. Before. A peek into my purse!
Sort it.
I like to see what I have and then put it into piles that work best for me. Sort everything in your purse into groups. For example; all loose change in your wallet along with money and credit cards. I put all my travel cosmetics in one area (lip balm, brush, mirror, hair ties, lotion, sanitizer etc.
Separating and organizing into piles. All my cosmetics/beauty stuff on the go.All organized in one medium cosmetic bag from Victoria’s Secret PINK collection.A mix of gum, tic tacs, headphones and keys.All organized in a small bag from Thirty One.
Bag it.
I like to put all my piles into bags so they are easy to find and accessible. I mix and match small and large cosmetic bags but it all depends on how you like you things organized. I have found great travel cosmetic bags at Target for under $5.00 and they are so easy to clean
Sunglasses are always a must in any season. I keep mine safe in their own case.All my cosmetic bags along with my wallet, some snacks, and my current favorite read.The finished product.
After. The inside all organized.
Lastly, keep it clean and organized. Use whatever method works best for you and try to keep up with it. An organized purse= an organized mind. Leave your favorite tips for organizing in the comments.
Gotta love a pop of pink in the middle of the summer. Thanks to my talented cousin for all the pictures.
Lots to talk about on this lovely Thursday! Today, I decided to change it up and show TWO different looks for two different women.
First, I want the give a HUGE shout out to my cousin for taking these amazing pictures. You will see more in future posts but here’s a sneak peek. She is so talented and I was so lucky to have her help me with these new shots.
A HUGE thank you to my cousin for all these amazing pictures (more to come in future posts)
Plus, how cute is her outfit?! I’m kinda obsessed. Her bold pants are so comfortable and are from TJ MAXX (one of my favorite stores) In a previous post I talked about how it’s good to have a few solid t-shirts in your wardrobe and its paying off. The white t-shirt complemented her pants perfectly. She got her shirt from TJMAXX as well and her shoes are from Marshalls. I love the straps on them! Thank you so much Anna!!
I’m in love with this outfit. The pants are a must have for me!
Now, for today’s looks I’m showing two different styles of dresses. Another big thank you to my mom, who stepped in front of the camera this time to show off her outfit. Both dresses are from Old Navy. They are both light weight which are great for summer and come in a variety of colors. I personally like to go with bright, bold colors so, I went with pink. My mom decided to go with blue, which is a more relaxed color.
Gotta show my mom some love on the blog. And i had to show her dress off!
Starting off with my look, I went the bright pink dress. I loved the cutouts in the front and back and I love how it was loose fitting. Since it is a solid color I can add different statement pieces. I decided to down play my look with just a simple pair of wedges. But, I could also add a sweater, jacket, or bold necklace to change up the look. I am always wearing these shoes. They are super comfortable, they are nude (gotta love a neutral color), and they are versatile. I can wear them with a dress, capris, or even jeans. Wedges are on my summer must have. I got mine from DSW.
Gotta love a pop of pink in the middle of the summer.
My mom decided to add more accessories to her outfit. She went with a similar dress in blue (her favorite color). She also decided to get a style with longer sleeves. They are ¾ quarter length and the dress works great for a night on the town with a bit of a breeze. My mom decided to add some jewelry. Her necklace and bracelets are from Old Navy as well. I love to use jewelry to make a statement but I love dhow my mom had her jewelry match her dress. I also like how she wore a pair of sandals to dress down her outfit. I, on the other hand dressed it up with wedges.
My mom is showing off her blue dress, on sale from Old Navy.I love how she matched her jewelry perfectly to her dress.
I love how you can see two very different styles and outfit puts together from dresses that are so similar. I hope this gives you a few ideas for outfits to wear in the middle of the summer. As well, as show you how you can wear similar dresses in different ways.
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw I ordered and received my order from Kylie Cosmetics last Friday. Today, I’m gonna do a product review and share my favorites from her collection. Starting off, this is not a sponsored post or advertisement. I’m just sharing my own personal thoughts.
I ordered my first lip kit from Kylie Cosmetics last August, I did a lot of research on the colors and watched a lot of Kylie’s snapchat’s as she modeled the colors and decided to go with KoKo K. I got my package in less than a week. I loved the packaging and most importantly, I loved the lip kit. With my order, I got a lip liner, and matte lip stick. I went with a pink-nude. It works perfect for any outfit. I do recommend putting on a Chapstick before you put on the matte lip stick, so your lips dont get dry. It is long lasting (even through eating and drinking…it stayed on for the whole night).
My first package from last August. Love the post card.Here I am wearing KoKo K. I love the pink-nude. Its long lasting and can be worn with almost anything
Last week, there was a sale for Kylie Cosmetics, buy one get one free. I definitely wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. I got the Burgundy Eye Shadow Palette and got a FREE lip gloss of Posie K. Another thing I appreciated was free shipping for purchases over $40!! Once again, my orders came in less than a week with personalized packaging. I love the details that come along with ordering from online shopping. I love the gloss, the berry color adds a pop of color to any outfit and once again its long lasting. It also adds a shine to your lips and the shine stays there after its on for a few hours.
I love the mixture of mattes and shimmers that come in the eye shadow palette. There are a variety of color tones that can match anyone’s skin. Overall, I was very pleased with my second order and I will be ordering again.
My most recent order. I love the little note that came with it.The Burgundy Eye Shadow Palette.I am wearing the Posie K gloss. i love the shimmer and that berry color.
These are the only things I have purchased from Kylie Jenner’s makeup company. I obviously wear a lot of other makeup (I get most of mine from Ulta Beauty) or dare I say drug stores?! Haha!! But, it is nice to try something nice and splurge a bit on makeup. Overall, I give Kylie Cosmetics a 10/10 from me! Go ahead and check out their website, they are constantly restocking and having great deals.
I’m loving this easy outfit for today’s look of the day. Whenever I travel I want to be comfortable, but I also want to look fashionable. This outfit gives you the best of both worlds.
I got this all black jumpsuit from Old Navy a few years ago. It’s very comfortable and has pockets (a personal favorite of mine)!! Who doesn’t love pockets in skirts, dresses, and rompers?!
I got these fuzzy slides from Marshall’s and they too are comfortable but also a major fashion trend right now! An added Bonus: they were under $20! Lastly, my hat can be paired with shorts for a day outside, with a bathing suit for a relaxing day by the pool.
These fuzzy slides are fashionable and comfortable!
I got my hat on sale from Old Navy as well! Who doesn’t love shopping without worrying about breaking the bank?! I decided to wear it
A fun, summer hat that can be worn with any outfit!
My purse is from Francesca’s boutique!! It’s lightweight and has a lot of storage.
That’s what I’m wearing today. How would you accessorize this bold, black jumpsuit? Let me know in the comments below! Happy Thursday friends!
Here’s part one. Here’s part two. Just in case you missed them. I am going to wrap up my fitness journey and share how I get motivated to go to the gym and ways to stay healthy when you can’t make it to the gym.
For my gym-loving friends, no worries, there will still be more fitness posts in the future. You can never stop being healthy.
How I get motivated:
Go to the gym with a friend (or by yourself)
It’s great to go with someone to talk to, or be there for moral support. At the same time it’s great to take some time by yourself and go solo. I enjoy both, sometimes I like to go by myself and focus on me but at the same time it’s good to go with someone to push you.
Buy some fun work out gear.
If you haven’t been to the gym in a while or are hesitant to go, buy some fun looks to sport at the gym. I am not an “Under Armour girl” or “a just Nike gal”. I wear anything. I have gotten some of my favorite pairs of work out pants from Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods on sale. Get something that makes you happy.
It’s always fun to match at the gym.
Lastly, be positive about it.
You wont see changes overnight but be proud of yourself for getting out there and doing it. Whether you went to the gym for an hour, found a Yoga DVD to watch and work on, or even went for a walk around the neighborhood. That’s something. You stepped out of your comfort zone and you should be proud of that. Remember to celebrate the little victories in life!
Ways to Stay Healthy:
Drink lots of WATER
It may sound crazy and I am sure you have heard it before but drink a lot of water. Some benefits that come along with drinking water includes: it increases your energy, flushes out toxins, gives you clearer skin, and it’s healthier than any other sugary drinks we put into our body every day. I go through a few bottles of water every day, easily. It also doesn’t hurt to have some fun cups or tumblers to put your water in. I got this bottle from Marshalls for under $10. I always bring it with me when I go to the gym.
Some fun motivation to get me through my workouts
Look for healthier options
I will have a post later in the year about my favorite healthy snacks and meals but until then, reach for something healthier. Instead of grabbing the doughnut and coffee on the way to work, have some dry cereal and water (maybe even a small coffee if you need it to get through the day!) If you are really craving that chocolate cake, eat it at 4:00 instead at 10:00 so you can burn it off in the evening before bed. We all can indulge ( I love chocolate so I don’t plan on giving that up anytime soon) but, it’s all about eating in moderation. Stay tuned for a longer post on healthy eating, but hopefully this will hold you over until then 🙂
That wraps up my journey to where I am today for my fitness. This is not the end, but only the beginning let’s get healthy together!
Well, the celebrating has come to an end and we are at the halfway mark of summer. I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. Mine was shared with family, friends, LOTS of food and fireworks. It’s always nice to take time to spend with family and relax.
My pinterest treats weren’t a complete flop. Granted, they didn’t turn out just like the pictures (but do they ever?!). Overall, everyone loved them from snacks, to desserts and displays. If you follow me on Instagram I showed preparations throughout the day. Down below I also share the before and after of all the goodies. Almost all the snacks were easy to make and devoured. To read more about the treats feel free to follow me on pinterest to see the full recipes. I got in the patriotic spirit with my outfit and nails as well.
My outfit is from Francesca’s. I loved the one shoulder top, it was also lightweight which was perfect for a warm day. The blue and white got me in the holiday spirit
My scalloped shorts were also lightweight and matched my top perfectly. You can’t have blue and white without red!
I did my nails in red and silver to celebrate but I didn’t want to do anything too crazy since I had to be at work the next day! Haha!!! My nail polish is from Chrome Girl Nails. The sparkly red is called Pretty Pout and the silver is called Party Star.
Well, that wraps up my Fourth of July. I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing day! Check down below for my outfit and dessert details. Happy Thursday!
Outfit details!
Rocking my Red, White, and Blue today!Up close view of my outfit!Sporting my Chrome Girl Nails for the day. The red is Pretty Pout and the silver is Party Star.
Here come the sweets and treats!
Gonna give this one a shot!Here’s how it turned out!Some yummy desserts!The finished product!Red, White, and Blue snacks.How the snacks turned outEasy dessert cake?Surprisingly pretty easy!Fun fruit saladHUGE hitSomething fun to snack onLooks as good as it tastesThe finished product of Pinterest treats!Centerpiece ideaSuccessful centerpiece
I hope you are all enjoying time with your family and loved ones celebrating America’s birthday. Before I hit the pool and picnics, I wanted to share a few of my favorite things to have on the 4th.
Whether you are taking a dip in the pool, heading up to the lake or just tanning in the sun, a bathing suit is a must. I found this Red, White and Blue bikini at Target for under $20! It was a steal. I can’t wait to wear it! No outfit is complete without your nails so be sure to sport some red, white, and blue nail polish!
Got to love sporting some Red, White, and Blue
Decorations are a must for any holiday. I love buying little American flags to decorate the gardens with. They are patriotic, affordable, and are easy to decorate with.
Lastly, nothing screams 4th of July like tasty food. There is nothing better than grilling and having everyone bring a dish to share. I have a few of the desserts saved on Pinterest and I’m gonna give them shot. I’ll let you know how they turn out!
Gonna give this one a shot!
Some yummy desserts!
Now, enough reading my blog and get out and celebrate our nation’s birthday. Be sure to thank a veteran while you are out. I’ll be back on Thursday to share my fourth of July look along with how everything turned out! Happy 4th of July!
