Oversized Off-The-Shoulder Sweater

OTS Sweater: H&M / Jeans: JCrew (On sale!)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Sperry (Similar)
Initial Necklaces: Violet & Brooks (Similar)
Heels: Sam Edelman

It’s no secret that I love anything off-the-shoulder. I was super excited when I found this OTS sweater comes in four colors - beige, gray, red and black AND is under $25! I just love how comfortable and cozy this sweater is. I’m definitely planning on wearing it through these chilly winter months!

On another note, this week has been nothing less of exhausting! I work full-time as in Accountant and the month of January is pretty brutal for me. I am almost through with my first full week of the month and I am already counting down the days until my busy season is over! One resolution that I made to myself in 2019 was to make time for my blog and plan my schedule accordingly! Hopefully I should be able to roll out some fun and fresh content for you all!

What would you like to see this year on my blog?

How to Wear a Blazer With Jeans

Blazer: Old (Similar) / Cami: Express / Jeans: JCrew
Heels: Levity (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Necklace: Violet & Brooks (c/o)

Hello 2019!

I hope all of you had a joyful and happy new year! If you follow me along on Instagram you know that I recently returned from Arizona where we spent about a week with my in-laws. Unfortunately it was actually cooler there than it was here on the east coast so that was a little disappointing! But nevertheless, we still had a great time with our family and friends. We returned last Wednesday and I am ready to take on the new year!

One thing that I have plenty of in my closet but don’t wear enough is the blazer! A blazer is one of those staple pieces in your wardrobe that never go out of style. My favorite way to wear a blazer is paired with jeans. When worn correctly it can complete any outfit and make it look polished!

Here are my tips on how to wear a blazer with jeans.

• It’s About The Fit: The most important thing to look for in a blazer is the fit and sizing. A blazer should be tailored and structured to fit your body like this blazer from Nordstrom.

• Pair with Solid Colors - Blazers, in my opinion, are best done when layering with solid colors. If you are doing a printed blazer such as this tweed blazer then wear a solid shirt underneath. If you are doing a solid blazer such as this black one then you can get away with wearing a fun print. I personally like to keep things monochromatic and simple.

• Wear a Structured Shoe - I like to pair a blazer with pointy heels. Shoes really make an outfit and pull it all together. If you don’t like pointy heels then a pair of chic flats are perfect!

• Accessorize - Add stylish accessories for a chic style. I love layering necklaces and combining them with a simple pair of diamond stud earrings.

• Have Fun With It - Have your personally stand out in your outfit and have fun with it! You can wear a blazer so many different ways! This velvet blazer is so fun and dreamy!

Blog Resolutions for 2019

Dress: Gracia (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Earrings: DFTI (Similar) / Booties: Sam Edelman

Hello 2019 and Goodbye 2018

New Year’s Eve marks the beginning of all the things you’ve been meaning to do but haven’t gotten around to doing. It feels like a fresh start but in reality if you don’t put your mind to it, nothing has really changed from the year before. That’s why I wanted to put together my list of 10 Blog Resolutions for 2019 that I will be constantly thinking about and want to work towards in the New Year!

 Have Faith in Yourself

If you don’t have faith in yourself, how will you be successful? It is the passion that you bring to your work and sharing the things that you love that will make your blog successful. Always have confidence in what you do, positivity and have a good mind set.

Film Tutorials

One thing that I told myself I would get into is making beauty and hair tutorials for all of you. I have made a couple of shorter length videos for Instagram but overall I haven’t dedicated enough time and space to this. I did create my YouTube channel and for 2019 I hope to actually get some real content out there for you all! On that note, what sort of material would you like to see on my YouTube channel? Comment below!

Attend NYFW

I have been wanting to attend NYFW for years now but haven’t had a chance to successfully clear my full time work schedule to make that happen. As a little background for all my new followers, I do full time work as an Accountant in the corporate world which can mean long hours. But honestly this year I hope to attend NYFW in the fall and get to meet all of you!

Create a Blogging Schedule

I try to stick to a Tuesday and Thursday posting schedule and also an Instagram schedule as well but sometimes life happens and sticking to a schedule falls off track. This year I want to set a schedule for myself and be able to shoot content ahead of time in order to meet my goals! In order to do that I will use a planner (or even this white board that I saw on pinterest)!

Create Eye Catching Blog Posts

A lot of bloggers post about similar topics during certain times of the year (i.e. sales, hot items, makeup) but what will make your post more attractive to readers than other bloggers? What hasn’t been done yet? In a sea of thousands and thousands of blogs, it’s those creative and one-off things that really make a blog stand out from the rest.

Expand My Network

Philadelphia has an amazing group of bloggers and I haven’t had a chance to meet much of them! I have chatted with many through social media (mainly Facebook and Instagram) but I hope for 2019 to attend more events and to network and meet all of you! I can be such an introvert when it comes to these types of events and getting out of my comfort zone is something that I really hope to achieve in 2019. Some of the best relationships can start from social media!

Increase My Social Media Presence

Personally, I really want to grow my social media accounts this year, particularly my Instagram account. I have been working on this and honestly Instagram has become so complicated with all its algorithm changes! I need to post more consistently on Instagram and also use my Instagram stories a lot more! I really would ideally like to be at 10K followers this year!

Collaborate

This year I hope to collaborate with more companies and especially local Philadelphia companies! I also scored my first paid blog post this year which felt amazing and I hope to have many more! Blog expenses can really add up from paying for a website, paying for apps, and paying for clothes/makeup.

Live in the Moment  

In a world where social media is constant, being in the moment whether it be with family, friends, etc. is so hard to do. It’s good to put away your phone, table, computer (whatever you may have) and just be in the moment with those that you love.

Make Time for Myself

Last, but not least, it’s so important to make personal time for yourself away from everything. Especially in this industry things can get exhausting and draining - it’s really important to rest and re-charge in order to stay focused.

What do you hope to achieve in 2019? I would love to hear your resolutions!

What to Wear for New Years Eve

Dress: ASOS / Earrings: Violet & Brooks (c/o)
Booties: Sam Edelman / Tights: Spanx
Handbag: Saint Laurent

I can’t believe the New Year, 2019, is just around the corner. For this year I am loving all the glitter, glam and sparkles! I found this amazing rainbow sparkly mini dress from ASOS and knew I had to have it for our New Years Eve celebrations. For NYE, I will be in Arizona (actually I am currently here) at my in-laws house and we will be here through the New Year. Each year we go to a big NYE party and we always have the best time with family and friends. What a great way to start the New Year!

I also received the most beautiful statement earrings from a company called Violet and Brooks. Violet and Brooks designs beautiful pieces with a modern vintage vibe. They also donate a percentage of all profits to the Covenant House, an organization that helps homeless youth and teens. Violet and Brooks designs are pretty, flirty, fun and also well priced!

Here are my top outfit picks for New Years Eve!

1. Wrap Front Mini Dress in Scatter Sequin with Open Back
2. Lace Bodice Cami Jumpsuit
3. Zoe Sequin Minidress
4. Embellished Sequin Wrap Front Maxi Dress
5. Sequined Skinny Ankle Pants
6. Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit
7. Sequin Top
8. Asymmetric Silk Dress
9. Velvet Dress
10. Sequin Slit Gown

Affordable Christmas Outfit Idea

Dress: H&M / Booties: Sam Edelman (Similar) / Tights: Spanx
Earrings: DFTI Boutique (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent

Happy Christmas Eve! My husband and I are at my parents home in Connecticut and we woke up to snowfall outside! I just love this time of year to be with family and friends, sitting next to the fire, drinking hot chocolate and eating loads and loads of yummy foods. And of course the icing on the cake is being out of the office and the amazing shopping deals - just some other amazing benefits!

For those of you looking for a last minute outfit to wear today or tomorrow for Christmas, I wanted to share with you all my outfit for Christmas Eve! I just love this red midi dress by H&M (under $20!). Christmas is the perfect time of year to dress in color (red or green) and to put away that little black dress! I love the length of the dress and how beautiful the material looks. Some of my other favorites are this one and this one.

Wishing everyone a very merry, safe and joyous holiday!