Casual Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

Tie-Front Blouse: Anthropologie / Jeans: AG Jeans
Handbag: Chanel / Heels: Levity (Similar)

We are just about through the month of January and that means February is literally right around the corner! The next major holiday coming up is Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Valentine’s Day to me is to celebrate love and affection -and that can be any sort of love (not only romantic). Last year the hubby surprised me with dinner at Zahav which is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The owner/chef Michael Solomonov was actually there that night and he came over to our table to chat with us! And of course he signed his Zahav cookbook for me. It was so memorable and special.

Last week I polled everyone on my Instagram to see what sort of content you wanted to see. It was pretty much a 50/50 split on ideas on styling blouses and dresses for Valentine’s Day. This outfit is casual yet chic and perfect for a casual Valentine’s Day outing! I just love the raspberry color of this blouse and how it drapes so perfectly. The color is a little unexpected and isn’t the traditional red/pink color which is what I love so much about it. In order to keep things casual I paired the blouse with skinny black jeans, pumps and my favorite Chanel bag.

Shop a few of my other favorite blouses below!

The Perfect Sweater Dress for Winter

Sweater Dress: Express / OTK Boots: Sam Edelman (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Necklace: Violet and Brooks (Similar)

Alright ladies, who else during the winter time gets into a rut wearing the same thing over and over again? Jacket, sweater, scarf and boots and then repeating the same thing over and over. It’s so easy to get comfortable in your winter wardrobe but with the new year it’s the perfect timing to switch things up! Today I am sharing one of my favorite winter looks - the mini sweater dress which is perfect for winter.

This sweater dress is one of the most warm and coziest sweater dresses EVER! It’s currently 40% off and comes in five different colors! The slouchy fit is a perfect match for over the knee boots. When it comes to finding a perfect sweater dress I love a little space to move around. This one is honestly so cozy and one of my favorites for the season.

Shop my look below!

Oversized Off-The-Shoulder Sweater

OTS Sweater: H&M / Jeans: JCrew (On sale!)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Sperry (Similar)
Initial Necklaces: Violet & Brooks (Similar)
Heels: Sam Edelman

It’s no secret that I love anything off-the-shoulder. I was super excited when I found this OTS sweater comes in four colors - beige, gray, red and black AND is under $25! I just love how comfortable and cozy this sweater is. I’m definitely planning on wearing it through these chilly winter months!

On another note, this week has been nothing less of exhausting! I work full-time as in Accountant and the month of January is pretty brutal for me. I am almost through with my first full week of the month and I am already counting down the days until my busy season is over! One resolution that I made to myself in 2019 was to make time for my blog and plan my schedule accordingly! Hopefully I should be able to roll out some fun and fresh content for you all!

What would you like to see this year on my blog?

How to Wear a Blazer With Jeans

Blazer: Old (Similar) / Cami: Express / Jeans: JCrew
Heels: Levity (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Necklace: Violet & Brooks (c/o)

Hello 2019!

I hope all of you had a joyful and happy new year! If you follow me along on Instagram you know that I recently returned from Arizona where we spent about a week with my in-laws. Unfortunately it was actually cooler there than it was here on the east coast so that was a little disappointing! But nevertheless, we still had a great time with our family and friends. We returned last Wednesday and I am ready to take on the new year!

One thing that I have plenty of in my closet but don’t wear enough is the blazer! A blazer is one of those staple pieces in your wardrobe that never go out of style. My favorite way to wear a blazer is paired with jeans. When worn correctly it can complete any outfit and make it look polished!

Here are my tips on how to wear a blazer with jeans.

• It’s About The Fit: The most important thing to look for in a blazer is the fit and sizing. A blazer should be tailored and structured to fit your body like this blazer from Nordstrom.

• Pair with Solid Colors - Blazers, in my opinion, are best done when layering with solid colors. If you are doing a printed blazer such as this tweed blazer then wear a solid shirt underneath. If you are doing a solid blazer such as this black one then you can get away with wearing a fun print. I personally like to keep things monochromatic and simple.

• Wear a Structured Shoe - I like to pair a blazer with pointy heels. Shoes really make an outfit and pull it all together. If you don’t like pointy heels then a pair of chic flats are perfect!

• Accessorize - Add stylish accessories for a chic style. I love layering necklaces and combining them with a simple pair of diamond stud earrings.

• Have Fun With It - Have your personally stand out in your outfit and have fun with it! You can wear a blazer so many different ways! This velvet blazer is so fun and dreamy!

Blog Resolutions for 2019

Dress: Gracia (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Earrings: DFTI (Similar) / Booties: Sam Edelman

Hello 2019 and Goodbye 2018

New Year’s Eve marks the beginning of all the things you’ve been meaning to do but haven’t gotten around to doing. It feels like a fresh start but in reality if you don’t put your mind to it, nothing has really changed from the year before. That’s why I wanted to put together my list of 10 Blog Resolutions for 2019 that I will be constantly thinking about and want to work towards in the New Year!

 Have Faith in Yourself

If you don’t have faith in yourself, how will you be successful? It is the passion that you bring to your work and sharing the things that you love that will make your blog successful. Always have confidence in what you do, positivity and have a good mind set.

Film Tutorials

One thing that I told myself I would get into is making beauty and hair tutorials for all of you. I have made a couple of shorter length videos for Instagram but overall I haven’t dedicated enough time and space to this. I did create my YouTube channel and for 2019 I hope to actually get some real content out there for you all! On that note, what sort of material would you like to see on my YouTube channel? Comment below!

Attend NYFW

I have been wanting to attend NYFW for years now but haven’t had a chance to successfully clear my full time work schedule to make that happen. As a little background for all my new followers, I do full time work as an Accountant in the corporate world which can mean long hours. But honestly this year I hope to attend NYFW in the fall and get to meet all of you!

Create a Blogging Schedule

I try to stick to a Tuesday and Thursday posting schedule and also an Instagram schedule as well but sometimes life happens and sticking to a schedule falls off track. This year I want to set a schedule for myself and be able to shoot content ahead of time in order to meet my goals! In order to do that I will use a planner (or even this white board that I saw on pinterest)!

Create Eye Catching Blog Posts

A lot of bloggers post about similar topics during certain times of the year (i.e. sales, hot items, makeup) but what will make your post more attractive to readers than other bloggers? What hasn’t been done yet? In a sea of thousands and thousands of blogs, it’s those creative and one-off things that really make a blog stand out from the rest.

Expand My Network

Philadelphia has an amazing group of bloggers and I haven’t had a chance to meet much of them! I have chatted with many through social media (mainly Facebook and Instagram) but I hope for 2019 to attend more events and to network and meet all of you! I can be such an introvert when it comes to these types of events and getting out of my comfort zone is something that I really hope to achieve in 2019. Some of the best relationships can start from social media!

Increase My Social Media Presence

Personally, I really want to grow my social media accounts this year, particularly my Instagram account. I have been working on this and honestly Instagram has become so complicated with all its algorithm changes! I need to post more consistently on Instagram and also use my Instagram stories a lot more! I really would ideally like to be at 10K followers this year!

Collaborate

This year I hope to collaborate with more companies and especially local Philadelphia companies! I also scored my first paid blog post this year which felt amazing and I hope to have many more! Blog expenses can really add up from paying for a website, paying for apps, and paying for clothes/makeup.

Live in the Moment  

In a world where social media is constant, being in the moment whether it be with family, friends, etc. is so hard to do. It’s good to put away your phone, table, computer (whatever you may have) and just be in the moment with those that you love.

Make Time for Myself

Last, but not least, it’s so important to make personal time for yourself away from everything. Especially in this industry things can get exhausting and draining - it’s really important to rest and re-charge in order to stay focused.

What do you hope to achieve in 2019? I would love to hear your resolutions!