Outfit: Polka Dot Dress + Color Block Cardi.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

cardigan: JC Penney

necklace: Topshop

dress: Wet Seal

bag: garage sale (orig. Tommy Hilfiger)

shoes: thrifted

Hi, everyone! Today I'm sharing two of my favorite items, which happen to be old and somehow not presented on the blog as of yet. Actually, I lie. I've rocked the dress before during my first attempt to take my own blog pictures (see here). The shoes, however, I've hidden from the world very well.  I got these while thrifting my freshman year of college, after roommate observed how 'me' they were. I love them so much that I took time to fix the heel when they got worn out! 'Tis a gesture I've only ever imitated with my maxi dresses by shortening them for a better fit. Taking time out to customize my purchases is the best way I know to show my love towards them.  Currently I'm chilling at home for spring break after a short trip to Vegas with my roommies. With a little over a month left to go, I'm so close to summer and it's both terrifying and exciting to me! I still have so much planning to do for this summer, but everything will be worth it.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great rest of your week! 

Outfit: Chambray + Black Capris.

Photos by Ionela Petriu

earrings: Forever 21

necklace: Topshop

blazer: Max Rave

chambray top: Old Navy

bag: mother's

pants: American Eagle Outfitters

flats: Old Navy

Happy holidays, pretty people! I almost fell off the blog post wagon today, but my lovely mom managed to snap a few pictures of my last minute Christmas shopping outfit, which I love! I'm currently spending winter break at my parents' place in Texas and basking in some lovely shopping adventures in places that I can only dream of in New Mexico (e.g. H&M, Zara, etc.).  Actually, today ended up being more of a DSW/Old Navy day. Noticed the super cute red flats I'm wearing? One of Old Navy's finest. Retailing at around $22, they're pretty inexpensive as it is- but who am I to say no to a 40% discount? Of course I had to get a black pair, too! I'm planning on spending my summer shamelessly riding the Los Angeles metro buses, so I'm on a mission to acquire as many cute and comfy pairs of work/internship appropriate shoes as possible. These get my absolute vote of confidence!

We're one blog post away from Christmas and I couldn't be happier. For once, I have yet to snoop around/get any sort of hints about what Santa's got in store, so it's going to be an exciting time!

I hope you're all having a cheerful, festive time! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Outfit: Tights and Distressed Jeans for Winter.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

beret- thrifted

earrings- thrifted

necklace- Topshop

bag- thrifted

chunky sweater- thrifted 

blouse- thrifted

tank (underneath)- mother's

tights- Charlotte Russe

jeans- Decree at JC Penney

shoes- Graceland

After packing for back-to-school, I didn't have many bottom options besides these incredibly distressed jeans that my parents really aren't fond of. To me, these have always been more summer music festival material, but I managed to make them work for the current weather conditions by pairing them with mustard colored opaque tights. Having the bottom part all figured out inspired me to choose a thrifted peasant blouse that complemented the tights color. 

When stuck on everyday outfits, simply find one item that you're keen on wearing that day and the inspiration will flow. Try focusing on items that haven't been worn in a while, just to figure out whether or not to keep the item in the future. If you find yourself postponing on wearing a certain item three times in a row, then maybe it's time to donate or DIY it into something more desirable. 

Thank you so much for stopping by :)