A Look Behind the Scenes of 2016

As this year draws to a close, I can't help but think back on all the glorious pictures that are never seen. I have been collecting these blooper pictures since the very beginning of this blog. For me, nothing says "thank you for reading my blog" like giving you the best of the best in behind the scenes. 

First and foremost, I'd like to say thank you for your continuing support.  We've seen a great many changes in fashion and style this year, and I will say it has been hard to keep up at times. I hope in 2017 I can provide you all with, not only fashion advice, but something positive/uplifting. I hope this post ends your 2016 on a high note as well!


In case you were wondering, I'm spending my New Year's Eve at home watching the college football playoffs.

 Everybody else dabs so why can't I?

 I mean, not everyone can be fabulous all the time! Not to mention, taking pictures in the weather is unpredictable.

 When on a playground, strange faces are necessary.

 Can we just accept that I can't hold it together to take pictures?

 Sometimes life is hard and you don't feel cute.

 This picture explains how I feel about this year. Done with it!

 Did a bug fly in my face? Who knows...

 When Rilee tells you to fix your hair and you object.

 When your best friend asks to model but doesn't know how.

 I have no explanation for this one, I'm just weird. 

 Honestly,  this is just my face.

 I'm always coughing or sneezing so this is no surprise.

 These two are just me in real life, everyday, being myself.

 Yay ponchos! Yay good lighting!

And last but not least, we have Emily being cold. I do not like the cold nor am I a fan of being cold. 

I hope this has given you some assurance that I am just as awkward as any of you. (My friends might argue I'm the most awkward.) Just because I have a blog and look put together doesn't mean I have it all together. If anything, I am still figuring out how to balance everything in my life. I'm not big on resolutions, but I do hope to grow and continue this blog. Once again, THANK YOU FOR READING!!! 

Baby it's Cold Outside

Happy Saturday guys! I know we are only a few weeks from Christmas so I wanted to bring the Christmas cheer to you guys! I love Christmas and all the joys that come with it. (the hot chocolate, the lights, the tree, and even the ugly Christmas sweaters) I hope you all have a lovely Christmas. Good luck with any  finals you may have left. May the curve be ever in your favor.

 The shirt and blanket scarf here are both from the Yellow Rose Boutique. This is a local place in my home town. They have the cutest stuff and you can order online too. These boots are from Maurices but they're ancient. 

The scarf and shirt and jacket all go together because all the colors are in the scarf. You could say the scarf is what ties everything together here. This blanket scarf is the biggest one I've ever had and I couldn't be happier with it. Not only is it amazingly perfect but it also keeps me extra warm. We all know I need help in the warmth department. Winter might be good for fashion but my tiny body freezes the whole time. 

Not only am I bundled under this scarf but I've also put on this great, army green jacket with some incredible sweater sleeves. It came from Aeropostale once upon a time but I'm sure you can find similar ones anywhere. It's great for days when it is cold but the sun is still out. If it gets much colder, I'm definitely going to need something bigger. 

Anything in this outfit could be swapped for something else. The scarf could be changed put for a statement necklace. The boots switched with converse or some nice flats. The jacket could be replaced with a nice trench coat. The pants could be traded for some straight leg slacks or leather pants. Then, you would have an entirely different outfit ready for a night out. 

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful time! Enjoy your family and friends. Take some time for yourself and watch a nice movie. Make some hot chocolate, light a candle and have a bubble bath. 

 All my love xo

Winter is Upon Us

 As much as I hate to admit it, fall is quickly leaving us and in its place we are greeted by the frigid air of winter. And as much as these pictures scream fall, its already freezing outside. As you all know, nothing says winter quite like a nice sweater and a huge blanket scarf.
    I love love this sweater. I've raved about it before and probably will again but that'll just have to be okay. It pairs perfectly with this shirt and scarf; giving you just the right amount of warmth. Both the shirt and sweater are from Target.

 For me, blanket scarves are the way to my heart. They are all the rage lately and I know why. This one was a gift from my aunt but I think it's from the Loft. I have folded it from opposite corners to make a triangle and then looped it around. There are a dozen other ways to wear one but this seems like the easiest. I'd like to think I'm a pro at it, but that's definitely a lie (hehe)! The converse can easily be swapped for a nice pair of boots with cute furry socks too.
    This sweater could easily be swapped out for a more Christmas colored one like deep red or green. Since Christmas is right around the corner, this outfit could be worn for all sorts of outings. (Christmas parties, family dinners/lunches, shopping with friends.) I can see myself wearing this for our family Christmas dinner, if I don't leave it at school that is.

Winter is one of my favorite times of year, not only for the fashion but just the weather and the decorations. I absolutely love being bundled up as long as I don't have to be out in the cold that long. I love the Christmas trees, lights, and all the flowers.
   I hope you all survive your finals (if you have any) and do really great! Don't be too stressed, that's hard I know. If you need a boost, get some coffee or hot chocolate and push through. Merry almost Christmas and may your winter break be long and peaceful!

Ponchos are Back and Better Than Ever

 Woah! It has been a hot minute since I've had a blog post for you lovely people! On the bright side, I have been writing for the school newspaper (The Bryan Triangle) and I really love it. My articles are similar to my blog posts but not exactly. I like both things equally so I won't be going anywhere. Hopefully my newspaper writing will help make my blog posts better. Back to this great outfit. 

   Most of the time ponchos are meant to protect us from rain or mist but not this one. This one was designed to be worn in the midst of fall weather and to catch the attention of everyone not wearing one. This poncho is extremely warm and will be great for crisp fall days. Plus, nothing says fall quite like an over-sized poncho to wrap up in. 
   I just had to pair this with a great pink tank top and some nice, ripped boyfriend jeans. (The black boots are just a bonus.) This shirt has a raw edge detail around the neckline and it would be perfect in summer as well as fall. I worn the shirt tucked because it's a bit long and untucked made the outfit feel heavier. The boyfriend jeans are high-waisted so they create some definition. The rips make the outfit feel more relaxed while still being put together. 

Fashion can be complicated and sometimes confusing but it should be fun too. Nothing works wonders for your mood like feeling good about your clothes. It's amazing the impact clothes can have on our lives and our attitudes. 
Hebrews 10:35-36 says this "Cast not away your confidence, which has great recompense of reward. For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise." This verse tells us to have confidence in our abilities; whether that be in fashion, our testimony, or anything else. We are to present ourselves with confidence knowing we might receive the promises of God. I hope this helps and encourages you all for the week. If you don't read my articles on The Triangle, you're welcome to start and maybe it will encourage you to pursue what you love. 

poncho and shirt- Cato
jeans- American Eagle
boots- Forever 21

Orange is the New Fall

Hey guys! I know it's been a while but I have something exciting to share with you all. This past week I wrote my first article for my school's newspaper (Bryan Triangle) featuring this very outfit. I know, I'm writing a fashion column. I'm so excited and I can't wait to see where this takes me. Hopefully, this will help me keep up-to-date with the blog.  Now on to this lovely fall outfit. Can I just say how much I love this sweater? (And the pants and the shirt, too) Oh, these pictures were taken around campus by the girl who lives across the hall from me, Helen. She loves taking pictures and if you like these you can visit/follow her page (HERE).

Most of this awesome outfit comes from the wonderland known as Target. The shirt and sweater are both from Target and the pants are from American Eagle. The shoes you guys already know. This shirt is perfect for wearing under sweaters but because it's sleeveless its also great for summer as well. Seeing how the weather is still hot, that might come in handy.  These pants are so amazingly comfortable that I almost can't believe it. I have them cuffed once even though they are already cropped. I love the trend of pants that sit right above your shoes. This pattern in this shirt bring in all the fall colors; orange, yellow, green, and a bit of blue.  

I do have on a rose gold/copper necklace and my Pandora ring. I thought the copper would go nicely with the orange theme. The converse were definitely a personal choice heavily influenced by the weather. Boots could absolutely take their place as it gets colder and still look just as great. I hope you guys have enjoyed this one, I know I did. I wish I could sit and talk about fashion all day but the homework is calling so I must go. Happy Saturday and GO VOLS!!!!!

Life Update

As you all have probably figured out by now, I've started college. Now this has been a major change for me and I've been extremely busy. The whole experience so far has been pretty great. I've made some great new friends and had loads of fun. However, this doesn't mean there hasn't been times when I've wanted to just go home and sleep in my bed and hug my mom. (Just FYI the showers are tiny.) College is meant to prepare us for life. So far, I think I'm getting just that. I've done laundry, went grocery shopping, and bought a new computer. The adult life is hard guys. 

 This picture was taken the first weekend I was here. A group of us went downtown and wandered around, got some ice cream, and walked til we dropped. We got some ice cream at this great place called the Ice Cream Show.  I took loads of pictures and meet some really nice girls. In case you guys were wondering, these pants are the artist cropped from American Eagle. That shirt is just a t-shirt from The Back Porch in Destin (it's really amazing BTW). I've also got on my Nike free run 5.0 which I absolutely love. I don't know what I did before I had these.

 This picture was from the drive home from practice last night. The sunset over this bridge has been absolutely amazing every night. It almost makes the long day on the course and the equally long drive worth it. I really love sunsets. If you never watch sunsets then you should. They allow you to stop and pause for a moment and just take in the world around you. I can honestly say I've never seen an ugly sunset before. 

These two are my newest team mates and best friends. Now they are two of the funniest nuts I've ever meet in my life. The gal one the left is Helen and the one in the middle is Harley. Helen lives across the hall from me, and Harley is my suite mate. We spend most of our time laughing about something stupid we just did or ranting about the grill not having any curly fries. I know this wasn't my normal type of blog post but I thought you guys might like an update anyway. I think maybe I'll do more like this every once in a while just so you guys have something. After all, something is better than nothing. 

Dancing In the Streets

Happy Saturday guys! I'm officially a college freshman as of Thursday. Classes don't start until Tuesday but I'm all moved in and sort of settled. It's been a weird change but things have been really busy. We've been running all over campus and town, getting used to everything. There are several ice cream places around and I'm reaching my daily step goals. I hope I can fight off that freshman 15, so far so good. I hope if any of you guys have moved in recently that all is well and your roommates are all nice. Now enough with the life updates and back to the real reason we're here.   

 I am currently ride or die for this shirt. It so incredibly comfortable and it goes with just about everything in my closet. The shirt and the kimono are both from Forever 21. Now I am mixing patterns here but the stripes on the shirt are very subtle whereas the pattern on the kimono is very busy. I do have this half tucked because I felt like it looked very long and heavy untucked. This outfit would also look very cute with some brown sandals, which would also give it a more beachy look. Personally, I would wear this a lot in the summer because it feels very summery but it could be very hot. I'm all about staying cool when it's really hot out. Drink plenty of water and find shade, that's my mission. This would be good for those cooler nights, like at the beach or through the city. Well guys, that's all I have for you this week! If you're starting classes, don't stress and call your moms (they are the real MVPs). I hope you enjoy and have a great week!!

Love,

Emily

Let's Be Unpredictable

Happy Saturday guys! I hope yours has been good. Mine has been a bit bittersweet, as it is the last Saturday before I move. Most of my friends have moved this week and it's been rough to say the least. While taking these pictures, I was hunting for Pokemon but Rilee quickly made me put the phone away. She doesn't understand the draw of Pokemon Go. I play all the time and I'm constantly trying to hatch something or find a Pikachu.

 This awesome vest I've had for ages from Forever 21 and the shirt too, of course. This vest has this insane stud detail on the collar which only adds to its coolness. The shirt is sort of acid wash and its very comfortable. The sleeves have that nice cuffed affect which is great for warm/hot weather. You guys know the drill, these are the twill midi shorts from American Eagle and they are just amazing. These shorts come in all colors and I will never get over how soft and comfortable they are. I, of course, have my white converse on because is there really anything else? In the summer, not for me. Mine are looking a little worse for wear but at least they don't just sit in the closet and collect dust. This outfit would be great for a girl's day out. It's very simple and not too hot for summer days. It can easily be worn without the vest and still look good. Plus the studs on the vest give that edgy look, if that's what your in to. 

Now this necklace is from a local jewelry show we have every year. This bracelet came from Forever 21 at one point and it has been worn to death. My sunglasses are from Charming Charlie and I absolutely love them. I don't know how I made it this long without them. They always have the cutest jewelry and handbags and they aren't very expensive either. I guess that's all for today guys! Be sure to find me on twitter (or instagram) so you can stay up to date. I hope you have a great week and I'll see you next Saturday!

Grow Your Own Flowers

Happy Saturday guys! I hope you've all had a spectacular week and weekend so far. Mine's been quite swell but this is the last Saturday before all my friends leave for college. But let's not talk about that, let's talk about this cute little outfit we got here. First things first (I'm the realest), these overalls are extremely comfortable and since they're a grey, they go with just about everything. They are from Aeropostale but I'm had them for years. They finally fit good now. They were a part of the Bethany Mota collection. Now I've put this shirt with them for several reasons. First being this shirt is so colorful and brings a pop to the outfit. Second, this shirt is just so amazing for summertime. 

 You can probably guess that this outfit is very hot. Naturally, I wouldn't suggest it for those of you with very warm summers, like myself. However, it would look nice for a night at the beach or a cooler night out with friends. In the winter months, I like to wear this with a sweater underneath and the same shoes. I do have the pants cuffed here because the legs of these pants are very straight and I don't always like that look on myself. I would wear them cuffed all the time simply because I really love the cuffed look but that is completely a personal preference. Whatever makes you feel good. You do you and look like a rockstar. Style is really a personal thing when you get down to it. I'm a firm believer that if it's something you like then you should wear it. As for shopping, if you don't love it in the store, you wont wear it. As you can see, these overalls have lots of pockets and they are all very good pockets. the front and back pockets are huge. the ones on the top are good too. Now in the fall this would be cute with a fall top and cardigan and some cute combat boots too. I guess that's all for today guys. I hope you enjoy and if you have any cute overalls, I'd love to know where you snagged them from so don't be afraid to share in the comments! 

Easy Breezy

Well there I went skipping weeks again. Sorry about it guys, I promise I'll try harder. My regular photographer has been working her butt off lately so maybe we can get back on a schedule soon. Now this outfit has been tested and proven by yours truly. I did, however have some help though from my lovely friend (and photographer) Rilee. We went to see the new movie "Nerve" last night and she came over while I was trying to decide on outfits. I asked, "Do you like this better tucked and with the white cape thing?" She said, " I liked tucked with the cape thing the best." What would I do without her? Oh in case you were wondering, the movie was really good too. Dave Franco is so cute and Emma Roberts is goals. Plus, Machine Gun Kelly was pretty cool too. ;)

Now on to the details, this shirt and "white cape thing" are from Forever 21 and they were pretty recent purchases. These shorts are from American Eagle but they aren't on the website anymore. This necklace is form the local $5 jewelry show. My ring was a gift from my mom for graduation but it's one of the Pandora rings. These are the other pair of sunglasses I talked about in my last post. Now if you wanted to dress this up a little you could add a cute pair of sandals instead of black converse. It would also look just as good untucked and without the kimono (I guess that's what we'll call it). I just love this shirt and kimono. The shirt has very thin horizontal stripes and the kimono has some lace inlets in the front and back. Well y'all, I guess that's all for today!

                                                                                                                                     With Love,
                                                                                                                                            Emily