Snowed In

I have officially been sitting in my house, in my pajamas (and fuzzy socks) since I woke up this morning! The storm happened all in the middle of the night but left some pretty intense snow to wake up to...As much as I hate being trapped in my house, it's actually a good thing...I need to pack up my room for my move back to school on Saturday...I absolutely hate packing because I have ZERO control!.. I literally feel like I need to bring anything and everything I own...I don't want to bring as much as I did first semester so I really am trying to only bring the things I need...and a few more things!!! ahhhh I just love clothes and accessories sooo much!

So when I was in Florida the other week I went to the store Anthropology one night...My dad bought me a beautiful purple long sweater/jacket...Since this store is in the higher end with price, I had to put down the hat I was holding as well....Because I have been in my house all day, I have been taking breaks from packing and going online shopping!! Well, I'm not buying anything but I am pretending I am by making shopping bags on every cite hehe....While browsing Anthropology's site, I found the hat that I put down in Florida...I still love this hat and may need to go back for it....What do you guys think of the hat??? What other places do you think I can look to find the same style but cheaper price???? Let me know!!

Hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying the day off!!

Anthropology: Milly Cloche- $48

Balance

Today I realized yet another thing about myself...I don't know how to find balance...See, if you knew my personality, you would probably not understand this...It's not like a can't manage my schoolwork with fun, or friends with family...However, when I look at this word in a deeper meaning, I can totally see how I am lacking in this category!! I'm not going to go into detail on why I feel this word describes my life lately, but it is definitely something that I am happy to discover about myself! It really is putting so many parts of my life into perspective and giving me another way to look at certain situations..

So it is supposed to snow tomorrow..By snow I mean full on, all stores closed kind of blizzard...My mom went to the food store yesterday to prepare (some cereal and ice cream) but she left out some things that I needed for my delicious breakfast!! (cereal + yogurt + fruit = delicious!!!!.. My mom forgot to get the blueberries so I just went to grab a box at the grocery store and let me tell you, that place is a zoo!!! There were news reporters, and about a million people going in there for the last minute things before the snow comes down...I think when we hear snow, people feel like they are never getting out of their houses again!! ahhh.. crazyyyyyy

Today I wanted to be comfortable since I was only running some errands and trying to clean up my mess of a room!..I went for super soft and thick blue leggings from forever 21, black long sleeve shirt from target, grey sweatshirt/sweater from Marshall's, and my new winter snow boots from Bass...Hope everyone is staying warm and getting the hot chocolate and marshmallow's ready for tomorrow! I know I am!!

CRAZY HAIR DAY!!!

Monday Morning

Being at home, Monday's aren't as bad as they usually are...By this I mean, it is the same as any other day... I don't have to start my week at school, or work...Instead, I just relax like I have been doing for the past month...Gosh I love winter break!!!.. Although it's fun being at home with my family and friends, I do miss school at points... Especially after my sister left this morning, I realized how important it is for me to start becoming more independent and hanging out with my friends more over just my family ALL the time...As much as I love my family, I need to learn to do things on my own, and have friends to talk to and get advice from...
Im going back to school in 6 days and I have a LOT to accomplish before I get back...Most of it is emotional, but it is something I just need to deal with, and move on!... After getting some advice today I actually realized something new about myself...I realized why I am the way I am....I never really made a New Years resolution but I think I am just going to make a resolution.. I want to be more outgoing, generous, and happy! I want to be confident with myself, and not worry about what everyone thinks (or does not think)
Did anyone make resolutions for the new year?? How do you plan on sticking to them?
...For my inspiration, here are some pictures of my fashion icons...Whitney Port, MaryKate and Ashley Olsen, and Alexa Chung

Last Minute Shopping

So I know I just posted about my shopping day in the city with my mom and sister but I have a couple of more things to share!..I first want to take a minute to share my morning...Today I went to temple with my mom and sister..Ever since my grandpa passed away a couple of months ago, my mom has been going to temple every Saturday morning to make a prayer for him...My family is not the kind of family to go to temple on random weekends however, now we are... My mom asked my sister and me to join her this morning and although it required me to wake up early, it was really special.. I felt good knowing that I was still remembering the great times I had with my grandpa throughout my life.. On top of that, I know it meant the world to my mom, and I was so happy to be there for her along with my sister...

After temple today, I met up with my friend from school.. I have been so lazy this break and have not seen ANY friends from college until today.. We met up at the mall, had some lunch, and of course shopped!!... It's hard to believe but my friend is a shopaholic just as much as I am...which means together in a mall is not the best mix to save money but it's a LOT of fun!..We both have the same style so I love when we both run to the same thing and just think of the numerous amounts of ways to wear the item! Because I have been going a little shopping crazy lately I only purchased what I went there for....and one extra thing (woops)...For the thing I needed, I bought a hat at Urban Outfitters...My school is freezing and I really needed a practical hat to cover my ears and this hat does the trick!!..As for the luxury item, I bought a pair of cheetah sweater shorts on sale at Urban for 20 dollars.. Ever since I saw Whitney Port wearing a similar pair, I have been on the hunt! When I saw these, I knew I could not let them slip away!!... I'm about to meet up with my old friends for some Chinese food now and can't wait to catch up with them....

 I am finally getting back to my old self and I am exited to see what this new year brings!!!

City Life

Today I went into the city for the day with my sister and mom...Although it was pretty cold out, we had an AMAZING day...Not only did we find great deals, we also had so much fun just hanging out, and walking around the gorgeous New York City.. The city is beautiful and is such an amazing place.. No wonder everyone around the world comes to this city at one point in their life....Stores, shows, great food...what more can you ask for!?...

So today I went to some stores that I usually would not shop at...The Gap and Zara...Both of these stores tend to be a little too expensive, although very cute....Today however, they had INSANE sales! I'm talking about another 50% off of already sale items!! So for the gap I purchased a black velvet blazer, a brown short jacket with a belt, and a leather and canvas bag...I know I know I keep posting about buying bags but thats only because I keep returning them... I'm the kind of person who loves something one second, and then find something better the next day! Oh well...As of now, I'm pretty set on this gap bag..Maybe I should rip the tags off just incase!!! As for Zara, I got a grey pullover sweater with a design on it which went from 60 dollars to 20!! ...Lastly I bought a pair of black leather short boots for 50 dollars!...Overall this was an amazing shopping day!

I will be sure to post pictures of the clothes tomorrow!! It's supposed to be a blizzard so maybe a fashion show in the house?? I think so!!

Hope everyone had a great day!!

velvet blazer
......There are no pictures of the other purchases unfortunately 

Thrift Loving

I am in a rush but I just had to post this outfit!! The cream, lace shirt that I am wearing was actually purchased at a Goodwill store by my school at UMass... This shirt was only 2 dollars!!! It is also a brand sold in top notch stores such as Bloomingdales and Saks... okay so with this shirt I wore my grey Urban Outfitter jeggings, black high knee socks from Urban, and brown Nine West boots from Marshall's.. It's soo nice out today and I am excited to not be wearing my winter jacket but instead, my old leather Jacket also purchased from Marshall's...

• You know that Blue bag I showed a picture of a couple of posts back?? Well I still love the bag but I just don't know how practical it is..Should I go for a bigger bag where I can store my books and essentials for the day!??! Let me know!!

Style Icon

I have many people that I look up to in the fashion industry such as the Olsen twins and Alex Chung, but I also have a weird, crazy obsession with Lauren Conrad.. Not only does she have amazing style, but she also always looks so put together whether it be shopping on a tuesday afternoon or going to a red carpet event on a Saturday night.. 

The point of me talking about Lauren Conrad is because I just bought her style book this afternoon.. I have always wanted to read her other books that were on the bestsellers list, but I never actually got to the book store (not great at starting books).. Anyways, while flipping through the Style magazine last week, I stumbled upon an article featuring Lauren and her "style" book.. Once I saw this I immediately knew I had to buy it!.. Now I can finally learn her in's and out's of fashion, and what she does in order to perfect her own, unique personal style

Besides for buying the book, I also got pampered a little bit...Manicure!!.. I keep seeing this greenish, emerald color all over the magazines and I was never able to find it..until TODAY!.. It's a green Essie color that I am head over heels in love with!! What do you all think!?

Also, today I wanted to look stylish, but comfy.. To pull this off, I wore my wide leg jeans from Marshall's, brownish colored oxfords (new) from Bass, Maroon sweater from Bass, and a black and gold flower necklace from J.Crew