Funk, Class, Trend, Edge

Life. Inspiration 

Sometimes, I wish that I could choose the things that made me feel happy or sad. Its difficult to ignore feelings that you have, good or bad. Imagine a life where we could block out all of our negative feelings? My sensitivity is a trait that I benefit from because it makes me who I am. I am constantly thinking about others and treating them the way that I would like to be treated. Unfortunately, not every one thinks the same way; therefore, I often find myself disappointed. This means that my sensitivity can also be viewed as a weakness. You have to be strong, stand up for yourself, and believe in who you are. One of the most difficult things is confronting someone (others can do it all day, everyday). Instead of confronting someone I often let the thought sit in my head. We have all experienced our thoughts keeping us up all night, and after all of that thinking, nothing has progressed. Find something that makes you strong, and make is stronger. Then, find something that makes you weak, and try to use that weakness to your advantage and learn from it. Learn about yourself and make an effort to remain aware of it so you know how to handle it. Life will always have its ups and downs, but its the way that you use the experiences both positive and negative, that will make a difference. 

Love. 

I love surprises, support, honesty, a hand to hold, and the way that my face can always find a smile when I'm with you. 

Know the things that you love, find out the things that they love and return it. This goes for family, friends and lovers 

Fashion.

Mango pleated dress

Warehouse flat jacket

Jeffrey Campbell lace up platform booties

Chanel flap handbag

Eddie Borgo pave ring

Kate Spade chain jewelry

Chanel nail polish

Keep Dreaming

Life. Inspiration 

I think one of the scariest aspects of life is following your dreams. Some people are so sure of what they want that attempting their dreams are not as intimidating. Not only is following your dream difficult, but not knowing what exactly those dreams are makes it even more difficult. I have friends and family who know exactly what they want and they are going for it (so proud of them!). These dreams take a lot of hard work and dedication but the pursuit of the dream is the first step. As for me, I'm not entirely sure what my dreams are. When I think I know, it changes. I'm sure I am not the only one that goes through these struggles but it can be very frustrating. One of the best things that I do; however, is continue to stay positive and open minded. I know life will lead me in the right direction. So for my friends that are following theirs...keep it up! And for those of you who are unsure like I am, just stay positive and let life happen. Find something that you are passionate about and get involved somehow (part of the reason I started this blog). Getting involved with something that you have a passion for will help you feel that much closer to it. 

Love.

All I have to say about love today is to make sure you let your loved one know how much you appreciate them. I am the happiest and luckiest girl to have my love in my life. =) He's amazing and I always make sure that he knows how I feel <3 No Games necessary. 

Fashion.

House of Harlow 1960 Dress

House of Harlow 1960 Shoes

House of Harlow 1960 Clutch

House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry

House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry

House of Harlow 1960 Sunglasses

I love House of Harlow!  - Nicole Richie's line of clothing and accessories. She makes such great bohemian style clothing. The sunglasses are great for everyday wear (they are my personal favorite!) as well as every other item that can be paired with so many different things. The dress is a great color and the pattern and would look fantastic on all body types.  

Just keep dreaming <3

CAL  

Love. Life. Flash Mob

Life.Inspiration

The funny thing about life is that not one persons is the same. I know that may sound obvious, when you really think about it everyone has so many differences(especially when you are in your 20s) people are in single or not, married, some are pregnant and buying houses and others are living at home with their parents. There is no right or wrong in any of these situations. There are so many different scenarios in life and you never know when your life will change or where its going next. It's quite thrilling actually. The most important thing about these times is to enjoy them. If you are single, enjoy the time with your friends. If you are in a relationship, enjoy being in love. Everyone has struggles whether you know them or not, so remember that when you're going through a hard time. you are not alone in anything, even if your friends aren't going through the same thing as you. All of the things you go through in life are part of YOUR life, and the way that you decide to act upon them will in turn depend on your happiness. Its important to let yourself have a good time even when it feels impossible. Just because everything is not in place in your life yet doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy the moments in between, and to be perfectly honest, you will miss out. 

Love.

    

This video is awesome!  Man Issac, organizes a Flash Mob for girlfriend (now fiance) Amy. The participants included her friends and family. (which i think is the cutest part!). I promise this video wont disappoint you. I can almost grantee a smile. Dont miss the camera in the top right corner so you can watch Amy's reaction!
Gotta love romance <3 


Has anyone else seen a Flash Mob proposal that tops this one? 

Fashion 

Lipsy lace top

Short skirt

Diane von Furstenberg wedge shoes

Plastic flower ring

NARS Cosmetics nail polish

Im loving pastels and lace right now so i figured this combo was fitting. Once again this outfit is classy and sexy at the same time. The lace shirt with the scalloped bottom is trending and you cant go wrong with a mini skirt. The DVF shoes are amazing, the neutral color with the thick straps adds a dramatic look. As for the nail polish, can't wait to try them all! (especially when I'm tan) 




Does anyone have a specific occasion they are attending? Not sure what to wear? Tell me your budget and I'll do my best to help! 






Until next time :) 
CAL 

Wild

Life. Inspiration

Treat someone the way that you want to be treated. It's that simple. There are way too many people out there that are rude, nasty, and just plain old mean. I dont understand why people are like that. Do you? Is it because they feel bad about themselves? It's just no way of treating someone.  Why would you yell at someone if you want to get your point across? The best way for the person you are speaking to to actually understand and listen to what you are saying is to say it in a nice way. 


Next time you are upset with someone, try to take a deep breath and think about the point that you want to make. Once you have gathered your thoughts it will be much easier to speak your mind. If you are in a fit of rage and just start yelling over everything that just wont work, and the person will enter defense mode. Rather than fighting and defending, a civil conversation will allow more a more effective message exchange.  

Love

Love the Summer. The Sun, Sand, Family, Boyfriend, Hamptons, Boat, BBQ, and Booze. This weekend begins the first weekend of the Summer. I am very excited!!! The summer just makes me feel good. Its a great time to see friends, relax on the weekends, and just get outside for fresh air. So love your summer and start it off right this weekend. See friends, get some color back in that pale skin of yours, and chillllll. 

Fashion 

Crop top

Shorts

Belstaff kitten heels,

Chanel leather handbag

LK Designs wrap jewelry

Alexander Wang cat eye sunglasses

I love this outfit! I want it....now. The shorts are great. The can be dressed up or dressed down. Above I show them dressed down with a crop top and boots. The shorts are very "cutesy" and I love them for it; however, today I felt like mixing them up with some bad-ass accessories. Sometimes you just feel like a bad-ass ;) you know?  Anyways I accessorized with a Black Channel bag because it does help to keep the look classy but cool. 

Time Can Be A Tricky Thing

Life

Its been a while (a whole week!) since I've been able to post! Sometimes life gets so crazy that it consumes all of your time that it inhibits you from attending to things you enjoy. I've always tried to make time for anything and everything that I care about; therefore, a whole week is way too long. Since my last post, I moved to a new state, went to brunch with my cousin and his husband, spent time with my family, ate pizza at the first pizzaria in America (Lombardi's in SOHO, NY)and was consumed by the multiple brands I work on. 

Love. Inspiration.

Today I listened to John Mayer's new album for the first time on Spotify (LOVE SPOTIFY!) and one of the songs that stuck out to me was "Love is a Verb". When I heard those lyrics I immediately had to stop what i was doing and read the lyrics. Love ain't a thing, love is a verb, so you gotta show show show me". This is SO true! One way I believe you should live your life is to show people you care about them. When you love someone you cant just say it and expect it to be enough. Show them, stay up late talking to your crying friend, hug your Dad a thousand times, kiss your boyfriend over and over until its annoying, write your mom a note telling her how much you love her. These are little things that can show how much you care and they are important for any type of relationship.

Fashion

Kaelen stripe blazer

Two Women In The World skinny leg jeans

H&M leather shoes

Rebecca Minkoff tote handbag 

David Yurman blue topaz jewelry

This outfit screams spring! Perfect for the cool mornings and nights but bright enough to feel appropriate. The blue striped light weight blazer pairs great with pastel yellow jeans for a knock - out outfit. The Rebecca Minkoff purse adds a great contrast color to offset the yellow and blue combo. This outfit makes me want to be in the Hamptons! 

What was the best Pizza you've ever had?

What are some of the little ways you show the people you love that you love them? Any suggestions for the rest of the readers? 

Thanks for reading, sorry for being MIA all week. 

CAL 

Introducing The $100 Hump Day

Life.Inspiration. 

Last night I had dinner with my best friend. I'm pretty sure  it's one of my favorite things to do in the world. My friends and I used to go out to the bars whenever we have the chance, these days, the last place I want to go is a bar. I'm not sure if its just me, but I thoroughly enjoy good conversations, strong Chambord martinis, and good food when looking to catch up. Don't get me wrong, the bars can be fun; however, its nicer to have a conversation without screaming in each others ears. The next time you are thinking about getting together with friends, plan something other than going to a bar or a club (or go to dinner first!). Quality time is crucial for friendships, so make sure to include that in your plans. 

Love.

One type of love that I have not discussed is the love for a sibling. I have a younger brother and sister. I would do anything at the drop of a hat for either of them. I'm not entirely sure if they know that but I think they do. My siblings mean the world to me because they are friends and family that will always have my back. Not all siblings get along; however, its important to make an effort to have a relationship with them. My brother, sister, and I have had our fair share of fighting (although it was long ago) but the most important thing is that all 3 of us know that we will be there for each other through anything (thick and thin to be cliche). Basically what I want to say is that I am so proud of them, and I love them. :) 

Fashion.

Victoria's Secret Shirt,$18

Glamorous Floral Skirt,$16

Shoes,$40

Mango Feather  Necklace,$15

This $100 Hump Day outfit is so cute! Can you believe it's only $100!? This outfit is great for many occasions and each item is worth every penny! The shoes themselves make a statement, pair them with the floral skirt and you've got yourself such a fun ensemble. The cropped shirt is in this season along with the feather necklace. Go ahead, treat yourself to a new outfit. Its such a great deal, how could you resist? ;) 

Thanks for reading, 

CAL 

Life Planning

Life.Inspiration.

Someone once told me that being in your 20's is one of the most difficult times in life.  I've been experiencing some struggle with my work-life balance, and the constant pressure I put on myself when I think about what I aspire to be, both personally, and professionally. 


I'm not excited about the struggles that are to come; however, I am excited about what will come from them. Many people do not live in the moment, and that becomes a huge problem. I used to dwell on the future, and all I did was worry, that never let me have any fun! I was letting the present pass by without making the best of it.


It's important to focus on the negative things in life sometimes because that's what motivates you to make changes; however, its MORE important to focus on the positive aspects of life while trying to fix the negative. In my last post I spoke about picking up a new hobby, but this time the struggle is different. A distraction is not necessary, focus is. Instead of freaking out(I know we all do!), begin to actively think about the possible changes and be sure to always have fun in the process. There are many different stages in life, and the beauty of that is we are able to make it what we want and in doing so we find ourselves in the process. Life is not always going to be easy, but coming out on top after the difficult times is what makes all of the effort worthwhile. 

Love.

You know he loves you when, he accidentally wakes you up too early because he can't hold back his kisses.

You know you love each other when, you buy gifts and you physically can't wait to give and receive them.

You know he's amazing when, you spend a lot of time together but no time ever feels like its enough 

You know he's the best when you can't wipe that silly smile off of your face. 

When you find someone you care about, make sure they care about you just as much and everything else will come. 

Fashion.

       

Sequin Top

C.R.A.F.T. Super Skinny Jeans

Phase Eight Thong Sandals

Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag

Ted Rossi Bracelet

Collar Necklace

This outfit is perfect for any spring/summer day. The shirt is sheer so it's great for hot weather but its dressier than your average tank top. The  collar necklace gives the outfit an edge while the rest is classy. The sequined collar spices things up a bit and makes the shirt dressy enough for a night out. The sandals are great for day to day wear and can be warn with any color or outfit. 

One secret to having a diverse wardrobe it buying essential pieces and "smart" colors. Doing so enables you to mix and match different articles of clothing - that way it looks like you've never warn the same outfit twice ;)... In my next post I will offer more guidance on these essentials and "smart" colors. 

Until Next Time <3 

CAL