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My Book Recommendations: Fashion & Otherwise

Today, I thought I'd touch upon some of my favorite books, some based on fashion and others just amazingly well-written stories. I'll go into why I love each book and why I think you should give it a try yourself. Also, one of the personal goals I've set for myself this year (and one I set for myself nearly every year, but don't always succeed in), is to read more books. With that in mind, I'd love if you could leave your recommendations down below so I can start compiling a list and then reading!

2018 Resolutions: Becoming a Better Person and Creator

After a little holiday break from blogging last week, I'm back on the ball with a new post for you! This one is all about the challenges I'm setting for myself in 2018! Read along and see if you'd like to stick to any of these resolutions yourself and we might just make 2018 the best year yet!

What My University Years Have Taught Me

I hope you are all having an amazing weekend filled with hot chocolate and cozy evenings by a fire or with a great movie. Today, I'm excited to share with you that I am officially a university graduate! I am proud to say, I graduated yesterday with my Bachelor's of Fine Arts. Looking back on the past four years and all the things I have accomplished has inspired me to write here on the blog about some of the important things I've learned during my undergraduate degree.

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Benefits of the Blogging Community

Today I've collaborated with some new fashion blogger friends of mine to talk about how lovely and supportive the blogging community is for an extra weekly post! Hannah and Sabrina, of Ensemble of Elan, and I recently came together for a photoshoot and just to chat about blogging and the like. Below we've each given our little two-cents on blogging that leads to friendships, networking, and community building.

My Mini Guide to Cyber Monday

Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving filled with great friends and great food! You've probably already gotten your shop on in -store, but Cyber Monday is nearly upon us, and that means you need to charge up your laptop and put those fast fingers to good use! Below I've compiled some of my most favorite deals, some of my top picks, and some quick tips on nailing Cyber Monday!

Fall Fashion Favs

I hope you're having a lovely Sunday as always! Below I've rounded up all the pieces I've warn to death this season! If you're interested in which fall items I definitely recommend, give it a watch! Also comment down below if you have seen any pieces you think I'll love!

Hi Fall/Winter 2017 Trends

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend. I am completely loving this cool fall weather, which in my book means drinking hot tea, stepping on crunchy leaves, and wearing all the cool weather appropriate items!

In true form, I have compiled the definitive list of pieces you need in your Fall 2017 wardrobe.

Fall #OOTD

How are you all doing on this cool Sunday morning? I hope you're enjoying the cooler weather as much as I am! (I honestly couldn't stop smiling the first day it was under 60 degrees haha...I'm such a cold-weather person!)

Today, I just wanted to share with you a fall outfit that I'm loving right now! I was inspired to pick up this pinafore dress from Topshop, by my all-time-inspiration, Megan Ellaby (check her out if you haven't already. She's a dream!). The rest of the outfit fell together from there.

How To Accessorize Like a Fashion Blogger

This fall I've been experimenting with different types of accessories and how to style them successfully. Although I'm quite a minimalist when it comes to accessories, I do like to add touches here and there. After researching how all of the most fashionable of fashion bloggers are styling their accessories, I've come up with my tips for successfully embellishing without going overboard!

Making the 80s Modern

How are you on this lovely Sunday? This week I wanted you talk about one of the eras I've been incorporating into my wardrobe a lot recently....Can you guess what it is?

Yes, it's the 80s! Below are some of my favorite 80s-type trends that you should definitely be incorporating into your modern wardrobe.