Christmas Traditions

It is no secret that I am obsessed with Christmas. Thanksgiving has not even come, yet I cannot help but celebrate the holiday that comes far after it. One of my favorite parts of Christmas is all the cards we get in the mail. I love seeing families and how their children have grown since last year. I love ooing and awing over the different creative designs and just the excitement of something besides bills in the mail! Nathan and I's first Christmas card, here, was a picture from our wedding. This is the first year we get to take true Christmas pictures! I can't wait untill 10 years from now when we can lay out all of our own cards together and see how we have grown and changed. Enjoy a few pictures!

Dress: ZARA Boots: TORY BURCH

Afternoon Blush

This camel coat is my favorite thing I own right now. I bought it last year for Nathan and I's honeymoon but never wore it because it was actually freezing in Europe at that time. I love that a neutral coat like this can be dressed up or down. Here, I wore it with a casual sweater and distressed jean for a laid back night out with Nathan!

Similar coat found here, here, here, and here.

Fall Fashion

Transitioning into new fashion for new seasons is fun but stressful. By the time summer is over, I'm usually SO over my summer clothes and ready for new styles. I always feel major pressure to get new looks to fit the fall fashion vibe I am feeling! This year I am all about texture, neutrals, and simplicity. My fall mantra is LESS IS MORE.

I'm loving cream colored, chunky knit sweater dresses and suede over the knee boots. I love a simple leather bag, gold cuffed bracelets, belts, and a blunt, above-the-shoulder haircut. For makeup, I'm all about the skin, sheer tinted moisturizers, great brows, and some sort of berry kissed lip. I'm thinking the,'I just rolled out of bed with mymessy bob and just swiped on some lip stain' vibe.

Click through these photos of inspiration I pulled that are fueling my fall obsessions!

My favorite rosie mauve lip colors.

I have to be honest, ever since Kylie Jenner started the mauve lip liner trend I have been completely on board. I have narrowed down my favorite Kylie-esque lipsticks and liners! Some colors are a bit more pinky than Kylie rocks but in the same family nonetheless. Enjoy!

1. This L'OREAL is definitely on the bolder side but I think the color is beautiful. It truly lasts all day! BUY HERE

2. I really like the way this NYX lip cream feels on my lips. I usually have this in my purse because it is such a nice, low-key color. BUY HERE

3. I LOVE this color. I actually wore it on my wedding day! It is such a beautiful color that truly enhances the natural lip color without being too overpowering. BUY HERE

4. This NARS is true to its name; it really does feel like satin on the lips. It is again another mellow enhancement to the lips' natural color. BUY HERE

5. This is my favorite nude lip liner! It is a true nude that doesn't wash out my face. I love it! BUY HERE

6. This color, "Ever," is bolder, but I wear it almost everyday. It is a deep, pinkie-nude, with just enough brown undertones. BUY HERE

7. I LOVE this mauve color called, "Natural." It is the perfect "Kylie Jenner" type of mauve color. It is an everyday contender for me! BUY HERE

Denim

Dress found HERE

Shoes found SIMILAR ONES FOUND HERE

Denim & Sneakers

Today was an average of 99 degrees so Nathan and I decided to grab some snow cones. Austin has the best shaved ice I have ever had aside from Hawaii! 

Dress: random boutique in the mall 

Shoes: Converse high tops

Denim Jacket: Gap

Hill Country Drive

Nathan and I ventured into the back roads of hill country on Saturday. It was such a perfect way to unwind from Nathan's first week at his new job! We had nothing on the agenda except sippin' coke out of glass bottles and enjoying the views. 

Dress: Abercombie and Fitch

Shoes: Forever 21

Belt: Forever 21

Spring Favorite: Gladiators

In the past, I really avoided and even disliked the gladiator shoe trend. For some reason this spring it is all I can think about!

I love simplicity when it comes to fashion. I always prefer solids over patterns, and diamond studs over lots of accessories. I am obsessed with the idea of a completely simple outfit spruced up by these complicated sandals. They add just the right amount of bohemian to my other wise classic style. This type of sandal is the perfect addition to your spring shoe collection. Scroll down for more similar styles!

Buy these HERE. 

Buy these HERE.

1. Splurge on these Valentinos.

2. Almost identical to the Valentino's but for a fraction of the cost! HERE.

3. Mellow, cute and the price is right! HERE.

4. I love the unexpected baby blue, especially for spring! HERE.

5. I love these tassels! HERE.

6.These grey Gianvito Rossi beauties are definitely a splurge, but oh so worth it. HERE.

black, white & blue

Blush Cream and Black

Everything I am wearing is Forever 21, except sunglasses by Celine.

Photography courtesy of Natalie Mcivers. 

A Winter Date Night

Jacket-Forever 21

Blouse-Forever 21

Jeans-Citizens of Humanity

Shoes-Saint Laurent  

Lips- Revlon "Really Red"

Blushes

Jacket- Forever 21

Top- Brandy Melville

Jeans- Hudsons

Booties- Steve Madden

Lipstick- Mac 'Please Me' 

Lipliner- Mac 'In Anticipation

Jumpsuit Sunday

Jumpsuit-Volcom

Shoes-Steve Madden

Sunglasses-Celine

Nails-Essie 'Raspberry'

A Simple Holiday Look with J.Crew!

Holiday parties are intimidating. They usually include co-workers and are our only opportunity to show we are a semi- attractive humans outside of our work clothes. The jeans and top are simple but the sparkly necklace and heels add just enough of a festive touch. This little number is classic, comfortable, but flirty and fashion forward all in one! It embodies my favorite style, "nonchalantly hot," which is perfect for any holiday party. This outfit is a one stop shop (all items found at J Crew) - even better!

1.Black skinny jeans

2.Scoop neck tee

3.Drop waist coat

4.Strappy heels

5.Crystal necklace

How to achieve a messy textured bob!

I recently chopped off all of my hair! I have always preferred long hair over short but with a lot of changes in my personal life I decided I was ready for a new look also! Since my hair is so drastically different I have been experimenting with lots of different styles to find the one I am most comfortable with! The textured messy look is definitely my favorite so far!

You will need: curling iron/wand, clips, dry shampoo

My hair is naturally completely straight lacking any texture. I find its easier to create this look with day old hair! 

I first spray dry shampoo in my roots to add some texture and remove any oil. 

Once you have applied the dry shampoo shake it all out! As you can see my hair already has much more volume. 

Pin your hair half up so we can curl in sections. 

Wrap your hair around the wand leaving the end out, we want that part to remain straight. I vary in the amount of hair for each curl because we want it to appear messy! 

Shake it out, run your fingers through it and flip your hair! You are done, so easy!