Blue Moon

 I am one of those people who has a really hard time being nice to myself sometimes. It's not like I am mean to myself necessarily, I can just work really hard to take care of others and then kind of do a slack ass job when it comes to myself. That's why lately, I've felt a little run down and have made it my mission for the week to take excellent care of myself, like it's my passion. And it made me think, maybe this shouldn't last a week. Like maybe we should all take care of ourselves like it's our passion, and then in the end, we'll feel a lot better. It shouldn't be such a blue moon occurrence in so many of our lives (I know I'm not alone in my habit), and that's why I am requesting - no demanding - that today, you do something super fucking nice for yourself. Today I planned a trip to Hawaii for my boyfriend and myself, and am feeling pretty stoked about it. 

What are you going to do for yourself today?

Easy Breezy Crochet Slip | Belmont Leather Clog | Kut from the Kloth Denim Jacket | Forever 21 Belt | BP Triangle Pendant | Free People Felt Hat

Don't Stop Me Now

My mom has a pair of ridiculous, old-school white Reebok sneakers that she wears around the house when she's needing motivation to clean up and get things done. She calls them her "magic shoes". I won't lie; she endured years of ridicule from me because of these shoes. But I think I get it now - My Jeffrey Campbell lace ups make me feel powerful, like I can't and won't be stopped! They're my magic shoes, and I can't believe I didn't realize what that term meant until now. With that information, my message today for you all is this; wear your magic shoes. No matter how tall, how obnoxious, how expensive or inexpensive, or how ridiculous. Life is too short to wear anything less than what makes you feel unstoppable. 

Side note: I'm really excited about all my recent blog changes, including a new blog title and layout! I hope you enjoy the changes as well. Thanks for sticking with me. <3

Truly Madly Deeply Moon Dreams Tee | Minimal Lace Up Heel | BDG Twig High Rise Jean | Galloon Lace Halter Bra | H&M Hat

WARBY PARKER: Home Try-On Service

Haskell in Crystal

Carnaby in Blue Coral

Cass in Blue Slate

Daisy in Aurelia Tortoise

Brooks in Oak Barrel
Out of the five pairs, Brooks was my favorite. The tortoise coloration and the large frames give the glasses a classic vibe. Though I love the look of glasses, I don't wear the ones I have now very often because I don't like seeing the frames in my peripheral vision. Brooks frames are large enough to where it doesn't feel like I'm looking through a window. Warber Parker's home try-on service is a really convenient way to get all the choices online eyeglass shops offer, with the "safety" of going in to a store. I have a pretty round face and would have been way too worried about it to just order frames right off the bat. The service also allows you to go about your daily business wearing the glasses, which really gives the wearer a good feel for if the glasses are worth the investment. Luckily though, none of the glasses are outrageous in price; after wearing each pair around, I think I'm going to order two pairs!

WP's home try-on service is simple, convenient, and free! I highly recommend utilizing this awesome deal if you're in the market for a new pair of stylish spectacles.

Mean

 Sometimes when we take pictures, Eric tells me to "look mean". I don't know why it feels so good to look mean sometimes. Being mean doesn't feel good, at least not to me, but there's something about a look of boredom and disdain that is satisfying when it comes to taking pictures. I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to give yourself permission to do what you want. It's a really empowering feeling that I feel like a lot of us, especially women (Yeah, I'm generalizing, so what?), deal with on a regular basis. It's been one of my resolutions to do more of what I want, to say more of what I want, and to look how I want, and so far it's been going really well. I feel really good about it. It sounds obvious until you're at a point in your life when you realize it's not how you've been living, but there's a lot of power in allowing yourself to be who you want to be.

Brandy Melville Franka Turtleneck Tank | Urban Outfitters Blazer (Similar Here) | BDG Twig High Rise Jean | Frye Veronica Chelsea Boot

Fun Money

Brandy Melville is one of my favorite places to head when I have some extra fun money in my budget. You can get so much bang for your buck there! I bought this top with the upcoming summer months in mind, but was too excited not to wear it, despite the weather still being a bit chilly. (I don't really mind or notice when it comes to taking pictures!) I can think of so many ways to style this little striped crop top - I love it when you can find a piece that's fun but still simple enough to work into your wardrobe fairly easily.

What's your go-to place to shop when you have some extra money to spend? 

Joanne Tank | BDG Corduroy Shorts | BP. Faux Leather Jacket | Steve Madden Gilte Bootie | FP. Caravel Thigh Hi

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

 Happy New Years! I know I'm a little late. I took a much needed break from the pressures of blogging/social media in general, and can honestly say it was really rejuvenating. Going back home for the holidays definitely helped; I always feel more grounded when I'm able to spend a little time in Alaska. I feel like it reminds me of who I am, which helps me understand what I want, and I guess blogging is no exception.

My New Years resolutions list is a mile long -- But there are a few things that pertain to blogging that I thought I would share with you. The biggest resolution is to wear what I want. I feel like with so many blogs out there, it's easy to let your own tastes and aesthetic be swayed by what is working for others. It's my goal to stay more true to what I like, and what I would want to wear regardless of whether or not I'm going to share it with the world or not. When people trust themselves, it tends to create more meaningful and genuine content, and of course, that's the goal. Secondly, I really need to stop beating myself up if I don't feel like blogging my outfit. I feel like blogging is sort of like a form of self employment, and that can cause us to put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Part of my New Years resolutions for blogging is to put less pressure on success, and more positive pressure on simply creating a blog that I love and have fun with. 

What are your New Years resolutions?

Veronica Chelsea Frye Boot | BP. Boucle Pullover | Sparkle & Fade Lace Dress (Similar Here) | KUT From the Kloth Denim Jacket