CAMP Collection

Ciao beautiful people! I'm not going to even start this post off with what seems to be a regular rant about the shitty weather that Mother Nature has been serving us. At this point it is what it is. It's the first week of March and I'm just thankful to be closer to 60 degree weather. I spent this entire weekend sick in bed and for some odd reason I was happy to do so. Even though I had a raging fever, my body was weak after just walking to the bathroom and I went through about 107 tissues I got a chance to settle and re-charge. Something that I don't get a chance to do too often now days. With me still shopping for a car I’m borrowing this person’s car and catching a ride from this person.  I basically feel like a nomad in a sense LOL. Never the less I'm blessed to have the problems I have.

To jump start this month I wanted to share this amazing brand I discovered late last year called Camp Collection. I run across a lot of brands and retailers on Instagram but this one stuck out. I took a gander at their website and thought ,OK they look legit and found a few pieces I wanted for myself. I showed my boyfriend a sweatshirt I was eyeing and surprise it was one of my gifts for Christmas! The whole mantra of Camp Collection is “Blaze your own Trail” which is something that sparked my interest with them. Their whole aesthetic is self-expression and not having to worry about being perfect but being comfortable and true. From there it lead me to their about section, blog and I looked at each of their collections thus far. Each collection they have put out is nostalgic to summer camp in the 70's and being outdoors but of course in style. I myself have a more laid back and kick around look to my personal style and Camp Collection adds that perfect dose of vintage that I was in search of. But what I love most about this brand is the potential I see in it. It's already gotten a lot of press but I see where the collection could grow as far as the design. Camp Collection has a solid and organic aesthetic that hasn't been mastered by any other brand which is a beautiful thing. I could go on and on about how much I love them and how many more pieces I plan to order but I'll let you take a look yourself. Check out all their collections right here SHOP CAMP! ! Be inspired everyone!

Blazers & Tweed

It's another artic day here in Baltimore and I've probably spent an hour each day this week complaining about the weather. Like seriously when is it going to break? I have soooo many outfits I want to wear but I have to consider layers and installation of heat on my body every day I get dressed. I mean I'm not asking for it to be 70 degrees and sunny, just a smooth 45 degree day where my lips don't become immensely chapped and tears fall down my face just from walking to my car. I don't know whats up with Mother Nature?

 Any who this is a cool layered look I put together not too long ago. I literally just pulled some pieces off of my wardrobe rack and threw them on my bed and thought oh that's a cool look. Then wallah! I added my new fav Nike Blazers I found in Nordstrom Rack for $40 bucks for some edge. Get all the deets below. Be inspired!

Leather Jacket- Express

Argyle Cardigan- Forever 21

Plaid Knit- H&M

Tweed Mini Skirt- H&M

Tights- H&M

Nike Blazers- Nordstrom Rack

Thigh Highs x Oversized Sweaters

Good morning people! I hope everyone had a great weekend and got as much rest as they needed. This weekend was a crazy busy! I worked both of my jobs and went out on Friday. Granted it was a great night and I needed it I’m still paying for it LOL! But the lesson of my weekend has been balance and endurance. I voluntarily got a second job to increase my cash flow and I knew it would be hard. But now that I’m doing it I realize how hard it actually is, I mean I am physically and mentally drained. If it wasn’t for coffee idk where I would be right now LOL. I want to go out and have time with my family and friends but I don’t want to spread myself to thin. My sales weren’t that good this weekend at Nord because I was so tired and couldn’t focus. But it’s all about balance. I think I’ll tweak my availability at Nordstrom just to make sure I don’t lose my mind and with the holiday shopping season starting this week I’ll need as much balance as possible. Once I see my paychecks I know it’ll all be worth it though. You either have time or money, and dammit it’s time to get this money!

This look is one of my fav’s for the fall season. I loveeee the shape of the skirt and how the boots complement it. I wanted to keep the color palette dark to have a grungy look. The sweater is one I’ve had for ages and will never get old to me. The deets are below! Have a great day people! Be inspired!

Sweater- H&M

Skirt- H&M

Boots-Steve Madden

birhgt & bold

So it’s the gloomiest, rainy morning I’ve seen in a while and where am I? At my desk with this stupid headset on taking calls after call. It could be the rain or the fact that it’s another day taking another call from a rude customer but I’m not feeling it. At any rate coffee is imperative today. But I don’t want complaining about my mundane job the mantra today, I’m thankful to have a job for the time being. Any who I had a cool weekend, worked at Nordstrom on Saturday and made some money but I had some crazy mood swings, that usually happens about 2 weeks prior to my period but they were wayyyy crazy this weekend, like I even felt extra crazy so I can imagine what my boyfriend was feeling since he was receiving the brunt of it. When I go through moods like the ones I was in this weekend I find myself needing some serious alone time and space from everything and during that alone time I through myself into something productive, of course that would be the blog.

This morning when I woke up I thought about how much I was missing spring. I miss bright bold prints and light fabric pieces. This Blazer and scarf duo was literally put together put together out me rushing and throwing my clothes around and these to pieces landing near one another. I know it’s a colder season but I don’t see why you still can’t wear bright and bold colors. I f anything I rather wear bright colors in the winter and dark in the hotter seasons, doesn’t make much sense but I dig it. I also wanted to display four cool ways to wear the scarves I stumbled across. I’ve had for years and haven’t worn it since college. Check out each look below and tell me what your favorite is.

Blazer- Thrifted

White Linen top- Forever 21

Jeans- GAP Boyfriend Jeans

Handkerchief Scarf- H&M (got it 7 years ago)

Shoes- Target

Shot by: Alise Curtis (@kreatorstyles IG)

    On the lapel- This look is not one I do often but I thought it had a touch of class and grown up edge.

 Headscarf- This was a look I’ve worn around the house and quick trips to the mall but never with this scarf. Like I said earlier I forgot I even had it but knew instantly this was a look I wanted to do for this look.

    Around the wrist- This is a another obvious way to wear a handkerchief scarf but I over the past couple of months I’ve noticed my favorite fashion blogger Mrs. Leandra Medine of themanrepeller.com wears a scarf around her wrist to add to her trademark “Arm Party”! I thought it was simple and still a bold statement to add to the blazer.

    Around the waist- I know this is so circa 2004 but I thought this was a cool thrifty way to wear the scarf. I’m a “curvy” girl so I happy the scarf could fit all the way around my waist. The look is a bit dated but I found some nostalgia in it.

 

Zara Boots x Chunky Knits

 So I’m back in full effect!!!! It has been a crazy two weeks but I’m finally back! I worked super hard on figuring out how I wanted my blog to look and all of my fresh content. I’ve done a lot of thinking and researching and I know the direction I want my blog to go in. I want to offer valuable advice and views on what’s going on in fashion and how it relates to being an everyday girl. I’ve grown as a woman so much in the last year with doing this blog. I’ve learned a lot about myself and I want to share my journey to help the next 20 something woman in her up’s and down’s. So sit back and get inspired!

This look was curated solely on comfort. I’m a girl who loves converses and boots; I choose flats over heels and boyfriends jeans over a skirt. This look was super cozy and could be worn so many different places and events. Overalls are the easiest thing to wear and can be worn so many different ways. I can’t wait to show you guys how many other ways I came up with later this season! Hope you gained some inspo!

Sweater and Overalls- Get it Here!
Boots- Get it Here!

Shot by: +Alise Curtis (@kreatorstyles)