The Worst

Guys.. I've literally been the worst. I've been working 60 hours a week (next week is another one of those) and honestly I lost my drive to blog for awhile. Sometimes it's discouraging to look at other women that have INCREDIBLE blogs, the money to buy whatever clothes they want, and endless amount of time to post.. And I just tell myself that I'll never get there. People might never care about my blog. In case you can't tell... I've been struggling. This is my post to hopefully get back in the swing of things..

I got to go shopping yesterday for the first time in a very long time. My sandals & denim vest are from Target. My skirt was only $9 from Forever 21. My shirt is from Pac Sun. They had literally just gotten it in. You can't see it but it's SO long & it fits incredibly. And lastly, my necklace is from Charming Charlie's. This week is gonna be another tough one, but I'll do my best to post again!

Welcome Back!

Guys... I have been such a slacker! But I feel I deserve forgiveness because... I've been working sixty hour weeks & have been surviving on not a lot of sleep. I've gone to post quite a few times & just didn't have the motivation. But here I am now! A little update on my life... We've just been preparing for our trip to California (the only reason I've been surviving), both Mike & I have been working crazy hours, the restaurant I work at is opening a new store & so that's been making our lives crazy. We were enjoying the 60 degree weather and then it decided to take a nose dive & that's been making me grumpy! This weekend my brother-in-law is getting married & my hero, Ronda Rousey, fights on Saturday & I'm FREAKING stoked! But enough of that... Here's todays outfit:

I've worn most of these items before. The boots are from Nine West, leggings are from Forever 21, the sweater is from H&M, & the scarf is from Walmart. Today is my first day off in thirteen days so today I was going for a very lazy look. & now I'm going to take a much needed nap!! 

Vacation Outfit

This past week was a toughy! Mike & I both got the flu (which I haven't had in YEARS) so that threw me for a loop. Then on Friday Mike's truck broke down. I worked a ton at both jobs. So needless to say... That's my excuse for not posting in days. Last weekend we went down & saw Mike's family (that's where we got the flu) & so this outfit is from that trip..

I got my sweet Chuck Taylor's on.. I wear them, probably, too much. My jeans are from JC Penny. I got them about 4 years ago and they STILL make my hands blue every time I wear them, but I absolutely LOVE the color of them so I deal with it. My black T-shirt & neon kimono are both from H&M. The kimono was a steal... I got it for only $10. And then my necklace is probably my favorite part.. It's pieces of turquoise & I got it from Forever 21. I LOVE it. 

I will do my best to post more but... No promises. Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 

Camo & Chucks

I've had lots of time off this week to spend with my husband & it's been wonderful! It's put me in an even better mood for this gorgeous Friday! On top of that... Tomorrow we're going to spend some time with Mike's family & I'm really excited. PLUS... This weather is incredible! If it could just keep this up I would be soo grateful! My outfit today is actually from yesterday. I mixed the winter & spring apparel up together.

I may wear my camo pants too often but I just LOVE them. It took me forever to find the perfect pair. And of course I love my Chucks. They go with almost anything and add a bit of summer to my life. My pants are from Forever 21. My shoes are Converse. My plain gray long sleeve is from Cotton On. My black vest was a Christmas present from my friend Lauren. And lastly, all my necklaces are from Forever 21.
If you notice.. One of my necklaces is for breast cancer awareness. My Grandma died from breast cancer a little over ten years ago & it forever changed our whole family. Anyone & everyone should support cancer research in any way they can.
I hope everyone has an incredible weekend.. I know mine will be!

Celebration!

This has been an exciting week for me when it comes to my self confidence. I have lost 13.8 lbs and for the first time in my ENTIRE life... I feel really good about myself. I can put on almost any outfit and not worry about if I look fat or not. I still have a bit to go before my goal, but I am definitely making process.
Today's outfit is brought to you via selfie.. Enjoy!

My stripped shirt is from a store called Lemon Ice & I love it. It fits me perfect and just flows. My pants are from Forever 21. You can't really see them but they're olive green with black leather accents on top and gold zippers on the bottom. My shoes are Chuck Taylor's from Journey's. And... My incredible necklace is from Charming Charlie's. 

I hope everyone enjoys their three day weekend!

Another Wednesday

Apparently Wednesdays are popular days for me to post... Maybe because I always need a pick-me-up as much as everyone else. This past weekend was a hard one for me... Probably the hardest in the last couple years. 2015 hasn't started out too good for me. I can only hope for some improvement. This dreary weather is not helping either. In the summer, my husband & I are going to California with family and the idea of that vacation is what is getting me through. I really am grateful for the lack of snow, though. I should count my blessings.
And the outfit for today (drum roll please)...

First off... Excuse my hair. But besides that I am rather fond of this outfit. I honestly love these colors together.
The scarf was a present, so I don't know where it is from. The cardigan, white top, and the pants are all from H&M. The boots are from Nine West. And the purse is from Charming Charlie's.
I feel like the outfit, very much, matched the weather and my mood. The rest of this week is very busy for me, but I will do my best to post sooner than one week, again. I hope everyone enjoys this week and... Valentine's day is exactly one month away. Yay!

Happy Hump Day!

This week has been going by speedy quick! Which makes me very happy because I'm SUPER excited for this weekend. I just wanted to give everyone a pick-me-up, with this outfit, to help us all make it through the rest of the week.

I'm pretty much in love with this outfit. The boots are from Nine West--my aunt gave them to me and I love them! My leggings are from Forever 21. The plain, gray  long sleeve is from Cotton On. And my, frequently worn, red plaid shirt is from Old Navy.
I just love that it's a pretty plain outfit, but then it gets spiced up just by adding the red shirt around the waist. Plus... People have started noticing that I've lost weight and it's been really nice. Being on this diet hasn't been the easiest, since I'm used to eating whatever and whenever I want, but it has been SO worth it. I'm really proud of myself. Hopefully I can keep it up and get down to my goal weight.
I hope everyone has an incredible rest of the week!

Wardrobe Staples

There are items that almost every girl (and many guys) have in their wardrobe. A denim shirt is a huge one, as of late. I'm not gonna call that one a classic. A little black dress.. That's a classic, because that will never go out of style.
I'm really good at walking into any store and finding an incredible item of clothing, but then I get home & think... "What the heck am I gonna wear this with??" So lately I've been trying to build up all my basics. I've bought a lot of plain t shirts, a couple denim shirts, nicer white tank tops that you could put under almost anything, and some other basic items.
I am ALL about wearing what you want. We live in an era where you get to be exactly who you want to be and you won't be shunned for it. That is one thing that I LOVE about this generation. I love those outfits that make you stand out. Everyone needs the basics, but everyone also needs those items that make you feel special. And those are my thoughts for you on this fine Sunday.

For this outfit my boots are, once again, from Forever Young. My pants are from... I have no clue because my husband got me them for my birthday. I LOVE them because they look like skinny jeans, but they are most definitely leggings with back pockets. My sweater and denim shirt are both new from H&M. I got them for $15 each, which was more than half off (score!). And my necklace is from Forever 21.. Gotta love those statement necklaces. 

And please forgive how my hair has been looking homeless. Over the Christmas break I've been giving my hair a break from all heat and any other damage. 

I hope everyone survives the first week back to school!

Welcome to 2015

As we've entered into 2015 I have a few New Years resolutions (like everyone else). They are... #1. To be a nicer person & give everyone I've been holding a grudge against, a clean slate. #2. To post more on this blog. #3. To be a better wife & maybe actually cook dinner every once in awhile. #4. And the cliché... Get to my goal weight (which I'm only 10 pounds away from).
Anyway... I spent my New Years Eve with two of my favorite people... My husband & my best friend, Kaeley. We went to a murder mystery party with a bunch of friends. It was a super fun night! Kaeley's husband Jake ended up being the murderer. Well I'll start off the New Year off with a semi edgier outfit. I'm always drawn to outfits like this for some reason.

My boots are from Forever Young and have been a lifesaver ever since it snowed. My pants Kaeley just gave to me so I honestly have no idea where they came from. My white tank top I just got from H&M for $5. I also just got my leather jacket today from Forever 21. I might have an obsession with those two stores. My necklace I've had for years. I'm pretty sure I got it from Forever 21, as well. 

Here's hoping we all have a great 2015!

Merry Christmas!!! 🎄

It's finally Christmas! I wish it lasted longer than one day. I have been TERRIBLE at posting for the last week & a half and I apologize. This post is kinda a fashion post but not really. I will explain my outfit though. I got a new pair of black Vans (yay!) and my pants aren't new but they are my favorite pants and they're from Forever 21. My shirt is from Cotton On. It's a Guns N Roses T-shirt. I'm all about those band T's- especially if it's for an 80's hair metal band. My red cardigan is also from Cotton On and it has an awesome story to go with it. I had been looking for a plain red cardigan for FOREVER! There was one day that I seriously went to 15 different stores looking for one and I couldn't find one anywhere. Well, my incredible husband found this one for me while Christmas shopping and he was standing in the store holding the sweater, deciding if he was gonna get it... And this older lady walked up to him and snatched the sweater out of his hands! She told him that she had been looking for one everywhere and that she needed it. Mike said, "That sucks... I need it too!" And he took it back from her and bought it. Sometimes I just can't believe people!
Anyway... This Christmas I am beyond grateful for my amazing husband, my family, my best friends, and above all else... The Gospel & my Savior Jesus Christ. This day is supposed to be all about him & I hope that we can all remember that and not get too caught up in everything else (not that we can't enjoy everything though! 😊).
I wanna wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I hope that you're all spending today with loved ones. Have fun & be safe!

Christmas Party

I've been really bad at posting lately so I semi copped out on this one. But I really am in love with my outfit. Mainly because I got to go shopping on Friday so I get to show you my stuff now! My boots aren't new-they're from Forever Young. My socks are new but my incredible bff, Kaeley, got those for me so I couldn't tell you where they're from. My pants I just got and I'm obsessed. I've been searching for a pair of pants like this everywhere and I finally found them at H&M. I of course had to pay a bit more than I liked but it's so worth it. They fit me perfectly which is really hard for me to find lately. My black t shirt is also new. I got it from a store called Lemon Ice. This shirt is that ideal plain black T that no one can ever find. It's actually long (which is not the norm in shirts right now) and it's loose but not frumpy, baggy. My denim shirt isn't new, but it's from Forever 21. And lastly, my necklace is also from Forever 21. Surprise, surprise!
And besides my clothes... Let's talk about the cute puppy. It's my sisters dog but I'm obsessed with her! I love pit bulls so much, and I hate the misconception that they're mean dogs. They are the sweetest dogs I've ever met. They only become mean if they're raised wrong, but that's completely the owners fault & can happen to any dog. And now I'm done preaching! 😊
I have two Christmas parties tonight. A family cousin one & a work party. I'm pretty excited. Only one more week till Christmas break! 🎄🎁

Holidays are Here!

Time For a Change

As Winter is upon us... And I constantly feel the need to change my hair.. That's exactly what I did! I seriously have the most incredible hair stylist ever. She always gets my hair to look exactly how I want it. Before today my hair was already kinda ashy and I wanted to keep that but darken it up a bit. Whitney (my hair stylist) was able to do it perfectly & I'm in love with it. And as for my outfit.. My sweater is from H&M. I got it last winter for only $12 which blew my mind because it's such a big sweater. My leggings are just normal ones from Forever 21. And lastly, my boots are from Forever Young (like almost all my shoes). I'll never try and say that I have expensive taste, which is just fine with me. I know my days are getting crazier as Christmas is getting closer, so I hope you're all surviving & enjoying the holiday season. 🎄🎁

Black Friday

My favorite purchase from my Black Friday adventures is this red plaid shirt. I got it at Old Navy for $12 because everything was 50% off there. I was in heaven! I have been looking for a plaid shirt like this for forever! I don't know if I'll ever take it off. Also... People are always asking me how I get my hair the color it is, so I'll tell you all... This summer I dyed my hair lavender and then let it fade out and ta da! Silver. It was all totally an accident but I want it to stay forever. I also use a purple shampoo every time I shower and that keeps it from going brassy. The purple shampoo is the real key.
I hope everyone has a good week! Back to reality... 👍

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I had to get a little dressed up for the good ole Thanksgiving. The boots that I'm wearing I have in black and tan because they're actually, surprisingly, comfortable heels. The button up I'm wearing is from H&M and I love it. You can't really see them but they have elbow pads and I think that it just adds something extra to the shirt. And my purse... I just got it this past week from Charming Charlie's and I am obsessed! Charming Charlie's is like my heaven so if you haven't been there you seriously need to check it out! Well, I hope you all had a marvelous Thanksgiving and that you don't feel as guilty as I do. And now I'm off to do some Black Friday shopping!! 😊

Long Week

This has been a long week for me to say the least. I'm not handling working two jobs very well & Mike, my husband, has been working overtime so we just went two days without even seeing each other. And I've been in a fight with my mom and that always turns my world upside down. So really, that was my explanation for why I've hardly posted this week. But... I think I will FINALLY start putting where I got my clothes from. (You're welcome) 😂
Most of my clothes are from Forever 21. I pretty much always find something I love there. I used to be such a brand name whore, but I got over that real quick when I realized I could get WAY cheaper clothes that are just as cute. So here goes...
My shirt says Love & Hope (in case you can't read it) and I got it from H&M.
My pants are from Forever 21. I only paid $10 for them and they're seriously my favorite!
My scarf is from Walmart. Yes... I said it... Walmart.
My boots are from Forever Young.
And my coat that I'm wearing is from Forever 21. I only paid $40 for it and it seriously keeps me so warm!
Well that's all for today. I will definitely try to post more often. ❤

My Go-To

I'm obsessed with my camo jacket! I got it at Forever 21.. Which is my favorite store. They always have what I want and it's always in my price range! Also as a side note... I've looked at lots of different fashion blogs and tried to mimic some of their stuff and it's been making me struggle because I am NOT a serious person and I'm not good at taking serious pictures. So I decided I'm just gonna do my own thing. Which is what I should have done from the beginning. I seriously love who I am and it's taken me a long time to get here so I'm gonna own it 😊

Words of Wisdom

Now some would tell you not to take advice from a fictional character BUT... Blair Waldorf is a huge exception. She was quoted saying "Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It's movement, design, & architecture all in one. It shows the world who you are & who you'd like to be." And I couldn't agree more. I know we shouldn't judge and blah, blah, blah... But the first thing I look at is someone's outfit and I get a feel for the kind of person they are. How we dress & take care of ourselves shows so much about us & the self confidence we have. Some people have definitely judged some of the outfits I've worn as weird or other things, but honestly I LOVE wearing things that draws people's eye and makes them wonder. I don't like the norm & I love standing out. So judge away. 💋

Typical Monday

Today was a hard day for me. I had to quickly take this picture in between my two jobs so it's not the greatest. Don't judge 😊 I'm a server and when I got to work I got some bad news from my boss that made my day come crashing down. I was so upset & hurt. Then my first table was three ladies and they were super friendly but there wasn't anything out of the ordinary with them. After I had ran their card I went back to them to ask if I could get them anything else. One of the ladies just looked at me and handed me a $50 bill. I was honestly speechless. I almost started crying. These ladies had no idea that I had been having the worst day. They didn't know my circumstances at all. I thanked them about 400 times. After they left I saw that another one of the ladies had left me 15 more dollars. I doubt they'll ever see this but I hope that somehow they know how much what they did meant to me. It honestly restored my faith in a lot of things. There are still good people in the world. So now I'm going to try to help someone in a positive way the same way these ladies did. Hope tomorrow is a good Tuesday for all of you! 💋 P.S. Eventually I will start putting where I get all my clothes... All in due time.

Starting Out