Lost at Last an #ootd

Came across some pretty cool pins for my denim jacket at a cute thrift shop downtown. They're by the company Explorer's Press. Its a local company all about customizing and accessorizing your personal items. They have things from pins, to key chains, to patches and couple shirts that I've been eyeing since I bought these pins. Check it out here!

Current obsession: 

If you care to read this, I just noticed that this is my 200th post. Excitement! Thanks for looking and reading xxx

For the record an #ootd

Originality is hard to come by these days. I started this blog a long time ago, I didn't exactly have a sense of direction or a purpose other then show what I loved. Throughout the past year and a bit I've put a lot of time into my blog, locations, outfits, new makeup etc.. I've gotten to know some really cool people though it like Kate & Sierra and I'm just so grateful that this commonality has connected me with such amazing friends.

Also thank you Leigh for taking these photos! (Another amazing person with a photography blog) 


And for the record, the "infamous blue wall" is actually teal. 

Cardigan, Talula/Aritzia; Top, Necessary clothing; Pants, LOFT; Shoes, Zara

The new LBD an #ootd

Zara Dress; Coach Bag & Shoes; Guess Jacket; Clover Ring from Night market; "J" Ring from New York; I have no idea where my Necklaces are from; Lipstick is Film Noir from MAC

The glory that is, the Kate Spade agenda

Kate Spade NY
SET THE STAGE 17-MONTH LARGE AGENDA
August 2014 - December 2015
elastic closure

This glorious agenda was easy to come by, it's chic, trendy, all the other kids are doing it...I know you want to, too.

After watching the bullet journal video (click here if you haven't seen this amazing notebook) I was on a look out for a new method/place to keep track of life and all the exciting this I have going on all the time... Haha* While looking for something downtown the other day with my friend Serena (her blog here) we saw these amazing agendas but were very hesitant to purchase because...who spends 36 dollars on a agenda?

A week or so goes by and my friend Angela (her illustrations here) tells me that she purchased the green ikat Kate Spade agenda. All the more motivation and influence to purchase it myself. So I had a talk with myself that this is going to help me plan out my time better, that I won't pull late nighters for school and that I'll be able to track my school work and social outings with this planner.
And here we are..

This planner is amazing, Uni has not started yet but I know this will be put to good use. Here are more photos of the journal. They have 4/5 patterns that you can choose from, this one just felt right to me.

Oh and I love how every tab page for a new month has a quote on it!

It's separated into 2 sections, 2014 & 2015.
The tabs for the first section are:
2015 & 2016 (mini year calender shown in picture above)
2015 Celebrations
Notes
Aug 14 - Dec 14

Second section of tabs are:
Jan 15 - Dec 15

They would have this at any of the larger bookstores you live by. I got mine at Chapters/Indigo. 

What do you guys think? Do you like it, would you invest in a planner?

Leather & Sweater an #ootd

Jacket GUESS?, Sweater New York & High waisted jeans Zara
Lipstick Diva by MAC

This past weekend Sunday started out rainy and grey. I looked in my closet and had a "I don't know what to wear" moment. It's summer after all but it felt like a day in September. I just threw on my favorite pair of jeans a thin sweater and a light jacket (the one i'm wearing is faux and isn't heavy duty) Threw my hair up in a no-fuzz pony and called it a day. Simple but still looking pulled together. You can't really go wrong with throwing a leather jacket and a bold lip on ;)

How was your weekend?

Nueva York an #ootd

Lips, MAC relentlessly red; Top, La Notte from Aritzia; Shorts, Old Navy

I am really a simple person. I don't usually wear many rings in the summer because my finger swell more due to the heat. It's a fact that I feel the most confident in a tee shirt. I actually think most girls do. This one is cool for 2 reasons, 1. GREY and 2. I love anything to do with New York. Perfection. I bought the size medium because I wanted it to be a tad over sized and I love it. I can't Imagine ever giving this shirt up.

Are you a tee shirt and jeans kinda gal too?

"Does this question your beliefs?"

I started to question myself the other day. Am I always too prepared? Am I ever going to run out of things to talk about? When am I going to start calling my job my career?

All these came about because I realized I have a post scheduled for about the next week, every weekday, at 12pm, Sharp. I began to just sit around and wonder what else can I do. I'm already posting once a day but I felt so empty not being able to write more. Then I realized, It's my blog and I make the rules.

I'm better at catching myself falling into a routine now. I never used to be, I would just let, day in and day out, be the exact same thing. It's boring, and almost exhausting. It feels like you're waiting for something that is probably never going to happen. When I was in New York it really bugged me that the appointments we went on, meeting designers and people who work in the Fashion industry, just explained their way to success as being in the right place at the right time with the right people...

You're kidding me right? These people were less educated then us but had still achieved these amazing jobs... How is this even possible. 

They were probably even more motivated not to follow in a routine because they have to seek out employment and opportunities in New York for crying out loud. Why does everything feel like a routine? 

I guess, routine doesn't have to be a bad thing though. I mean, personally, I hate it. But It's sort of something we can't get away from. There's always a plan though, something along the lines of, know what you wanna do, go out and do it, make some money, be surrounded by things/people you love and be happy.

I don't think routines allows us to progress. I think that maybe those people in New York were right about taking risks and carpe diem. Stepping outside of your comfort zone isn't always a bad thing.

What do you think? 

Oh my, Beautiful

When I was in New York earlier this month I laid my eyes upon this magnificent piece of leather.

Though in the store it was 25% off, I was convinced that it was not worth the money. After being home for about a month I decided that I could not live without it and made a purchase on katespade.com. Let me tell you, this is one that I have no regret about.

It's called the Stacy Cherry Lane wallet and it comes in a variety of colors, I just happened to choose black because I'm classic and slightly boring like that (ha ha). It took me a while to realize that the inside of this wallet is a midnight color opposed to black, which I have no problems with. I think the textured surface is interesting and easy to feel for inside of my handbag. 

There are 12 card holders, one clear for ID and four for cash/receipts etc. I like that there is only one zip pouch which is on the back of the wallet but the only issue I have with the pocket is that the zip is huge. I mean, it isn't a major set back but I think it looks slightly out of proportion. Another thing about this wallet that I am not used to is the fact that there is only one button closure to keep it closed. It is something that I've got to get used to having but again, not a major set back.

Overall, I think I'd give this wallet a 9/10. Seriously, no flaws and all glory.

I FORGOT TO MENTION

If you sign up with Kate Spade you get 15% off your purchase (score!) It helped me out a bit, thought it would be useful for you guys to know :)...

What do you think?...

Stacy - Cherry Lane Wallet by Kate Spade in black

Do you prefer a longer wallet or a shorter one? Let me know why!