Just keep your eyes on me...

So it's been a minute and I am so very sorry about that but I have definitely missed posting on here.

Since I moved to LA from Santa Cruz it's pretty much been the usual happenings until about two months ago. I was doing a million and a half things and gained so much knowledge in a short amount of time but I guess it was fun while it lasted. I'm really just appreciative of everything around me right now. 

However, with that being said, this is the first time I'm posting on here in a while and it feels like I can breathe again. I'm doing things that I did not realize I missed very much and the fact I have the time to do them makes me incredibly happy. I'm really thankful for the people around me for just being there and showing me that there's more. I've struggled with a lot this year, but getting through it and accepting it makes me really hopeful for next year. There's so much for me to learn and experience and I can't wait.

I'm not going to keep being sappy but it is the holidays and there's much to be said about that. 2014 has been a whirlwind and I can't wait for what's to come next year. I've been all over the place as far as my sanity is concerned but being 22 (almost 23), I think that's a completely acceptable state of being. I think now is my time to stay up too late, go to a random country, love too much and just be my own person. I'm out of college now and I have all the time in the world to make decisions and do all the things I want to do.

With that being said, on a completely unrelated note, this blog does exist to express my style ramblings and whatnot so I thought why not see a couple of the favorite outfits I wore throughout the year to round out 2014.

As you may have guessed, I'm a bit more active on Instagram.
Talk to you soon I promise. xo

Listening to: Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon

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You know we're on each other's team...

Happy late Christmas babies!

I'm back in Santa Cruz after a great week at home. I actually didn't know I was getting back so soon after Christmas but I think I might be back next week anyway. Also I surprised the boss man today at work and I feel like it really made his day and yeah I'm a happy girl. Smiles.

If you have followed me for a while, you know my fam and I celebrate together on Christmas Eve. And it was awesome. I'm really into the plaid trend thing right now so when I saw this skort at work, I knew I had to wear it on Christmas. It was kinda perfect.

With work and what not, maybe I'll see you guys in the new year, maybe sooner. I don't know but I hope you all have an amazing end to 2013! Love yous.

Listening to: Team - Lorde

PLAID SKORT - SWAY CHIC
BATWING SWEATER - SWAY CHIC
GLITTER TIGHTS - FOREVER 21
REPORT BOOTS

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I just started living...

So I know I said I was going to post an outfit before I left for LA but I didn't so I'm sorry about that. Everything was so hectic when we were leaving. I just wanted to spend time with certain people and finish shopping and what not up in Santa Cruz. But anyway.

I just got back to my parents' house from hanging out at my sister's all weekend and of course I had a grand time. We got the traditions done like watching Little Women and taking a Christmas tree picture at the Grove. It was a little short for me but sweet all the same. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my adventures.

As far as my outfit goes, I felt so Christmas-y with the red plaid pants and the fur. But it was a good thing. Also my shoes are a new addition to my collection thanks to the boss man and they're basically perfect. He's a good listener. Smiles.

I'll see you all soon! xo

So excited for Christmas!

Listening to: Adore You - Miley Cyrus

TOP - URBAN OUTFITTERS

VINTAGE FUR JACKET

PLAID TROUSERS - CROSSROADS

JEFFREY CAMPBELL LOMBARD FISHERMAN BOOTS

LE SPECS SUNGLASSES

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We sink, we lift our love...

Hi lovelies!

So I'm super excited for the holidays and all the fun stuff that comes with it. I thought I'd post some goodies from my wish list since it is now December.

This next week is finals week so I will a little busy the next couple of days. However, I will definitely see you in a week after the crap festival is over. Just wanted to leave you with some pretty things. What's on your list this year?

1. Jeffrey Campbell Lombard Fisherman

2. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera

3. Lorac Pro Palette

4. MTP-1095Q-1A Casio Analog Watch

5. The Bones of What You Believe by CHVRCHES

6. Hangover Sweater by UNIF

7. Reebok Freestyle Hi

8. Bad Hair Day beanie by Local Heroes

9. IT by Alexa Chung

Listening to: We Sink - CHVRCHES

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And time is frozen...

I'm back in Santa Cruz after the blur that was my holiday.

My Thanksgiving was really short and sweet. I had a couple days to see my favorite people and it was all I needed. My parents drove me back and they are currently still here enjoying Santa Cruz.

I'm surprised I even have the time to post since I'm working this whole weekend. I worked yesterday, yes I worked Black Friday. Not something to be desired. 

But anyway, here are some snaps of what I wore on Thanksgiving.

I saw this dress at work about two months ago and I knew I wanted to wear it on Thanksgiving. I'm really digging dark florals for the holiday season and this was kinda perfect.
I was really bummed out when I thought I wasn't going to get to come home this year, but it all worked out. So it's a happy story. Smiles.

Listening to: Story of My Life - One Direction

DRESS - SWAY CHIC

FOREVER 21 SOCKS

JEFFREY CAMPBELL BOOTS

ASSORTED RINGS

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Bound to fall in love...

It's late and I should be sleeping, but I have left packing to the last minute yet again. I think it seems to be some sort of tradition for me.

Yes, by the grace of Yeezus, I am going home for Thanksgiving. It's only going to be for a couple days but that is enough for me. I mainly just want to see some awesome peeps, eat food that I didn't buy or make, and take a break from Santa Cruz for even just a little. 

I decided I would just do a quick post about my current favorite thing at the moment which is this dress.

It's kind of perfect really, especially since I had been looking for something exactly like this for ages and then it just showed up at work. Smiles.
Also can we please talk about how wonderful Catching Fire was? Go see it if you haven't.

By the way ya'll should watch this version of Kanye's weird ass music video. Thousand times better.

Listening to: Bound 2 - Kanye West

PLAID BABYDOLL DRESS - SWAYCHIC

GIVENCHY TIGHTS

FOREVER 21 SOCKS

SUPERGA PLATFORM SNEAKERS

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Dancing through the fire...

Yes we are well into November and I'm barely posting about shenanigans from Halloween.

It's been a busy couple of weeks with midterms and working and all that good stuff. I feel like I'm always making excuses on here and it makes me mad. 

I love talking to you guys about my life and showing you what I'm up to. I promise this month will be better. So here's a little quick post from Halloween night.

There wasn't much time to take pictures since we were havin' a ball but I did the best I could. We mainly just hung out in downtown Santa Cruz which was insane since they close off Pacific Ave. on Halloween night. I hung out with some awesome peeps at the Red Room and it was great.

As for my costume, I knew I wanted to be a zombie of some sort because Veronica is amazing at doing the make up for it and also why wouldn't you want to be a zombie? Duh. Plus I didn't really want to have to buy a costume so I just looked in my wardrobe and found a lumberjack outfit. Plus it was functional and comfortable enough to wear downtown, walking a lot and gettin' dranks and all that jazz. Smiles.

Listening to: Roar - Katy Perry

THRIFTED MENS FLANNEL SHIRT

CABELA'S FUR HUNTING HAT

ASOS CROP TEE

DIY CUTOFF SHORTS

BOOTS - ME TOO

MAKE UP BY VERONICA SHEPP

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Watch me as I glide...

It's that time of year again, everyone! 

It's the time when we look back at the memories we've made this past year, whether it's the adventures or the mistakes, and we wipe that clean and start over. Smiles.

2012 was pretty good for me, unexpected but pretty good. I always say unexpected is a good thing. If everything was predictable, we'd lead boring lives and that's not fun. So I hope 2012 was good for you guys too. Here are my favorite moments.

May 2013 be even better. xo

Listening to: Lover Of The Light - Mumford & Sons

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My winter song...

This will be quick. I just wanted to wish you guys a late merry Christmas!
I hope you all had a great one. Now here's me and my weirdo family. Smiles.

VINTAGE FUR JACKET AND JEWELRY/ JC LITA BOOTS/ VELVET LEGGINGS - TIMELESS/ HAT - CABELA'S/ THRIFTED TOP

xo

Listening to: Winter Song - Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson

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We're here tonight...

Merry Christmas Eve! I thought I'd sneak in a Fave Fives for you before Christmas. Here's what I'm currently loving at the moment! Smiles.

Now most of it is holiday themed but um hello, it's the holidays!

1. Fun tights.

I'm still searching for the perfect pair which is annoying. And I love me some shorts any time of the year so dress up your legs ya'll.

2. Festive food.

What can I say? I'm already a sucker for just food in general, but if it has the colors red and green or a Christmas tree on it or a snowman, I just die. It just tastes better to me.

3. Candles all the time.

I forgot how much I love burning candles since I didn't bring any up with me to SC. Now that I'm home I've been burning about three at a time. And it's amazeballs.

4. Severe eyebrows.
All thanks to one Cara Delevingne. I've been filling in my eyebrows lately even though they're thick already, but it's all goodie. Anyway, love this girl. Love her eyebrows.

5. Christmas sweaters.

Okay this is an obvious one, but still. Who doesn't love a Christmas sweater? Bonus points if it's super ugly. I can't get enough.

Happy Christmas to all! xo

Listening to: Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney

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Shine bright...

If you're reading this, yay to you for surviving the end of the world and being a badass!

Sorry for the lack of posts on here since being home.

It's just been family time here so I haven't had any time to post anything. I got home and the very next day I had a sister weekend which was amazing. I'll post about that soon hopefully.

I thought I would just give you guys some holiday spirit with the photos from the Fashion Team's holiday photoshoot "Handful of Glitter." If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some sneaky peeks that I posted while it was happening. One of our models didn't show up and again I had to fill in, but I didn't mess it up! The photos turned out great and we had such a great time shooting. Smiles.

Happy holidays everyone! Hopefully I will see you all before Christmas, but if that doesn't happen then I wish you all an amazing holiday! xo

Listening to: Diamonds - Rihanna

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All these little things...

It's dead week so finals are next week which means I get to go home soon. 

So basically I almost feel like a zombie but not quite. That doesn't start happening until finals start.

But I did promise some random posts in the absence of outfits. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want to see what I'm wearing at this very moment. It's crunch time guys, comfort is key. Smiles.

I'll leave you now with what I'm currently loving at the moment. I might make a post like this every other week to keep you guys updated, maybe call it Fave Fives. Smiles.

1. Velvet everything.

The fabric of royalty and rock gods, I am so in love with this. I feel like anything velvet just adds to an outfit and now that it's winter and holidays-y outside, I look forward to rocking this.

2. Boy bands.

I've been a boy band girl since N*SYNC and the Spice Girls (which I do count as a boy band) so of course I found a new obsession called One Direction. Just don't get me started on these boys, they'll ruin your life like they have mine. Smiles.

3. Cool cats.

If you follow my Tumblr, you know how obsessed I am with cats, actual cats as well as videos of cats and clothes with cats on them, which is pretty sad since I don't even own a cat.

4. Beanies.

It's getting to the point where I basically wear one at some point in the day, every day of the week. If you gave me a beanie I love, I would seriously marry you. Also guys wearing beanies, le swoon.

5. Power naps.

Finals are a crap festival. There's always something I need to do or somewhere I need to go, but when you have forty minutes to spare or even ten, sleep is nice. 

Listening to: Little Things - One Direction

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