THE BLONDE LATTE: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

|||Leather, Layers & Fringe|||

This post is something I was super stoked about doing. I love all the pieces in it and I actually am quite fond of how everything looks put together! This fringe bag is sooo boho-chic. I have an eclectic style I would say I love having a lot of options, but I tend to gravitate to anything and everything boho-chic. I simply adore fall, and all the possibilities that come with it for fashion! You can still have all your favorite summer/spring pieces but you just layer them and it works perfect for any weather! These boots.. are just divine. I happened upon them at Nordstrom and I knew I needed them right away! (which usually happens when I come upon any type of boots.. I have a boot obsession and I openly admit it!) Anyways I wore these "leather" leggings last year and when I could get away with them in the heat.. which was rare..but every once in a while I would find a day I could pull it off, and it would be just the best day. They are a piece I always seem to come back too, and I love them especially for fall. Every piece in this post is significant and absolutely brilliant! This tank is created and from Kate Mills an amazingly talented fashion designer and owner of shop MOVV. An stunning backless tank that works beautifully when building and adding layers.. not to mention how soft it is! This headband is from ARE YOU BANDIN' and it is so comfortable. The best kind of outfits for me is when I can feel comfortable and still manage to look put together. (which is sometimes difficult if you are busy or always running around like myself and I am sure y'all can relate!)

Outfit Details:

Backless tank: shopmovv! exact here!

Black tank: Target

Leggings: Cotton On

Glasses: Sunglass Warehouse

Boots: Nordstrom

Denim Jacket: Cotton On

HeadBand: Are You Bandin - Exact!

Purse: De L'avion Inc.

Rings: saraswatidesigns.co

Cat Bird NYC

Necklaces: Litany Jewelry Designs

Monday, September 29, 2014

Hey Guys,

Hope y'all have had a good weekend! These past two weeks have been insane for me, with just the hustle and bustle of life! Some amazing things are happening and I am so grateful for it! Also if you follow my social media sites you know I am in a sculpture class and I absolutely adore it. It is so fun and such a creative outlook for me, I enjoy going to it and I can't wait to see what else I learn from this class. It also has some calming, therapeutic properties, at least for me! Anyways I am so excited for this post! It is actually yesterday's post since I didn't have the chance to upload yesterday. This shirt is adorable love the cute saying and they also offer a variety of other cute sayings for you or your little ones. I also am obsessed with my chucks. Especially in white they go with everything, I can thank Nordstrom Rack for these beauties! I hope you take the time to check out the amazing sites and pieces, I can promise you will not be disappointed!

Outfit #1

Shirt: shop camp moxie!

Jeans: Miss Me

Sneakers: Converse via Nordstrom Rack

Bag: De L'avion Inc

Jewelry: Rings: Saraswatidesigns.co

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Hello Sunshine.. (& Giveaway!)

Hey Babes,

So I had the amazing opportunity to take a mini getaway with my dad this past weekend/week to Key West and it was simply beautiful & much needed! It was a last minute getaway and sometimes those are the best! So I have some pictures of my outfits this weekend and I do hope you enjoy I also have a giveaway for y'all and I just know you will love it as much as I do! Together with Saraswatidesigns I am hosting a giveaway for this beautiful arrow ring featured in this post! It is Sterling Silver and just divine. It really spoke to me and all my rings that I adore and wear all the time, daily, never take off usually have a bigger meaning behind them besides what they look like in the tangible form. For many an arrow signifies moving forward in a direction and for me I relate to this 100% right now. So I do hope you continue to follow along with me during my journey forward to the unknown.. but I do know that I have a feeling that something is calling or rather pulling me in a certain direction in life right now. I choose to not fight this feeling anymore and follow it blindly with all my trust in the Lord that he is leading me to a better place/path than I have ever been!

At this moment in my life I am spending a lot of time just getting to know myself better, self discovery I find is just a huge movement that you have to be ready to take on.. and I finally am. I am always working on my faith, but I have found I am even more compelled to embrace myself and my faith recently. I am also trying to be the best possible me I can be, that's all one can ask for. I often think of how much time I spend thinking about others, when I should be thinking about myself. This sounds incredibly selfish.. but sometimes that is exactly what one needs to mature and move on in their life. I am taking this time to get healthier, self-discover and continue strengthening my Faith in God. Usually I do not write posts like this but I remember when I started blogging I promised myself I would always stay true to myself. I think that over the time I have spent blogging I have given glimpses into my life and who I am.. but I haven't taken the time to really connect with my audience and readers and let them know who I really am and what takes place in my life besides just my outfits and "superficial" things that are important in the fashion world and for fun but I am more than what I wear and style. We all are. Sometimes self discovery is the best way to grow, and after all isn't that what we are to do, in our time here on earth?

I want to take a minute to remember all those we lost on 9/11, all those who continue to sacrifice their time and lives to protect me and my beautiful country. I thank each and everyone of you, you are all heroes, not just today, but everyday.

Outfit number 1:

Tee-shirt: M2 : exact here!

Jeans: Miss Me

Boots: Target

Tank: Target

Jewelry: Shield And Honor

(These necklaces are my new go-to layering pieces! As all of you may know I love to layer and stack and these are just so subtle and yet brilliantly stunning!)

Outfit Number 2!

Shirt/Sweater: Old Navy

Hat: Charming Charlie's

Boots: Nordstrom

Leggings: TJ-Maxx

Tote: Hello Sunshine: shopcampmoxie! exact bag: here!

Jewelry:

Necklace: Trinket Trunk (TrinketTrunk on instagram!)

Bracelets: MesaBlue!

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Rings: www.saraswatidesigns.co!

Arrow ring: Cupid's Kiss exact here!

Midi ring: exact here!

( I am now obsessed with midi rings!!)

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*GOODLUCK TO ALL! ENDS: THURSDAY THE 18th of SEPT.!*

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Casual Weekend Look

Hey guys, I have to admit this week has been very hectic for me! Whenever we have a holiday on a Monday it seems to throw off my whole week. Does anyone else who has trouble staying on schedule have this happen to them when you do not account for the holiday before hand? Anyways I appreciate all of your support, patience and love. I had to show you guys this casual weekend look because to be honest sometimes I don't feel like carrying around a purse. I would rather go "hands free" on the weekend. This backpack can be so versatile I just simply can't get enough of it! If you are a babysitter/nanny like myself or if you just have children of your own you will know sometimes it is just easier to throw it all in a back pack instead of carrying a diaper bag, snack bag, toy bag, etc. Also if you have cute farmer's markets like we have here this bag is perfect to throw any fresh fruits of trinkets you may come upon! I like to wear this specifically when I am unsure what the day will bring but I know I will be doing something that requires my hands and I do not feel like dragging around a purse with me but have to have something to throw all my stuff in! Tomorrow I will be showing you guys an awesome giveaway I am hosting, I am so excited and I know y'all will just love it! Hope everyone is having a safe and fab weekend!