Chunky Sweaters Came in a Little Early This Year

Sweater: TJ Maxx, Skirt:Boohoo.com, Necklace:Versona, Boots: Target, Earrings: Forever 21, Bag(not shown much): Nine West

Gucci Mane's bricksquad came in a little early this year when 10/17 came around, it became cold. And after scoping through TJ Maxx and finding out that up-ed their sweater game this year, I HAD to put my sweaters to good use.

This sweater is literally one of the best tops I purchased this year. It is a dolman sleeve, and I could throw it with any bottom to make it look good.

The envelope skort has come to play in order to add a pop of color to this outfit full of tans. The over-the-knee boots add extra warmth and style without freezing me legs to death.

Then I had to have my metallics with this Kendra Scott-inspired necklace and HUGE gold hoops. I don't know about you, but I am obsessed with huge hoops that scream BADDIE across it.

Who is pumped for sweater season? Comment what is your favorite sweater for this season.

Haulin Around (Christmas Edition): Dear Santa, Define "Nice"

As JoJo said in one of her songs, I was a 'little too late' posting my Christmas 2016 presents, but I had a really great one to be honest. But Christmas 2016 has been one in the books because I had fun with Christmas parties, concerts, and time with family and friends. But further ado, here's some of my gifts, including a cute outfit.

This Christmas was heavily focused on jewelry. In 2016, I became obsessed with jewelry, more specifically chokers. I had a black one with a bow, but I wanted something simpler. I am surprised that I got two: one skinny one and one thick one. I'm also thankful that I finally got my hands on a pair on a huge gold earrings, larger than the ones than my old ones I had in middle school. Then smaller hoops came back in style, and I'm glad I put my hands on these diamond hoops. Then I felt the need to add more bracelets in my collection, and this bracelet had a pearl on one end then the shiny ball on the other. Then my aunt knew me really well by buying this cute necklace with brown ropes on each side. 

From L to R: Top earrings: TJ Maxx, Bracelet: Belk, Bottom earrings: Belk, Skinny choker: TJ Maxx, Wide choker: Forever 21, Necklace: Gift (from Cato)

Then I was excited for hosiery. I got a couple of legwarmers, or better yet boot warmers. I liked the crochet trimmed ones, and I have been begging for them since freshman year, and I got the chance to wear them and they were so cute! Then I needed more socks in my collection because I always run out of socks, and I am incorporating more boots in my closet. This is not all of the socks, but I got two packs of Betsey Johnson's socks, and I am very content. Then I always needed a pair of thick black leggings, so I got this cute pair, and if you look closely aside from the rad front zippers, there is unique stitching on the bottom that I like.

Legwarmers, socks, and leggings: TJ Maxx

 I did some heavy research with perfume, and I wanted a perfume with a sweet smell with tones of fruitiness(is that even a word??). I have came across Britney Spears' Fantasy perfume because according to the internet it smells like a fruity cotton candy, in which I love how cotton candy tastes and smells. I picked this out for Christmas, and I was impressed although I couldn't smell a lot because I had a cold.

Perfume: TJ Maxx

 Then I picked out a couple of skirts from Forever 21. The top one is a olive green button skirt, and I liked how it fits, though it is big in the waist, but the length was appropriate. If this came in another color that I do not have already in my closet, I would get it in a lower waist size because I was focusing in the hip length size that you actually are supposed to focus when you are buying jeans, not skirts. But really though, I really love this skirt, but I am able to get my mom to take it in a bit if I lose weight later on. Then, I got this cute wrap skirt, in which I have been wanting for a long time since it was trendy. I feel like that I have a lot of black skirts because of the fact that I always needed them for concerts, uniforms for other activities, etc. I am really going to cut back on buy black bottoms, or anything black in general.

Both skirts: Forever 21

I wished I could fit all of them in one photo since you could not see the black sweater(link here if you want to know what the sweater actually looks like). For the black sweater, I wished I still got it in a cream, but my mom thought we could get it later because we did not had the time to buy it at first glance. Then when we got on another trip to Stein Mart before Christmas, I saw the same top, but in a black. I snagged it off of the rack and I was able to purchase it. It has flowy sleeves and a cute funnel neck. This is also usable for college for gamedays (because I got accepted to East Carolina University to major in marketing, yay!) to wear with cute purple and gold accessories. This would look cute with the olive green skirt with a long necklace and tall boots. The cream one I got at Forever 21 was the cutest sweater I ever gotten from a store. It is cropped, has cute slits, and is laced up from the bottom. This is great for going out although this sweater in a different color would look better for food purposes. If  you are the life of the party, then this sweater would be a showstopper. I will be planning to wear this for New Year's Eve party. Then the last one I thought this was just a sweater, but it fit on me like a tunic, or even a dress hence the sweater looked big and I purchased it in a medium. This red-orange tunic looks really cute with my over the knee black boots I will show you later on in this post. It has the cute fringes at the bottom, which inspired me to get it. Oh yeah, Stein Mart really up-ed their game on clothing, even if they did not have a junior section (I bet that store would go really well with a junior section).

Black sweater: Stein Mart, Cream sweater: Forever 21, Red-orange sweater: Stein Mart

Also my other presents that are not listed are money, gift cards (Starbucks I'm coming), new make up brushes including my blending sponge, another pair of boot socks, long socks, eyeshadow palette, two pairs of falsies, my all time favorite mint dark chocolate M&Ms, a Kate Spade envelope set, a couple of Christmas ornaments, and a plush bear.

My Christmas day outfit involves mostly my presents, if not, all of these pieces I got for Christmas except for the watch. This flowy top is from the Jessica Simpson collection, in which I am very in love with concerning department store brands. This top is very versatile and can be worn with jeans, a skirt (as shown here), flare pants, and many other things. I wore the top off the shoulder style with the lace Old Navy tank top, which is also the other piece that is not a present. The black wrap skirt, and my new black boots (click here to see what it looks like) complete the look as well as the skinny choker necklace and huge gold hoops.

This has been a wonderful Christmas season, and I can thankful for every single part of it. I am happy for what I have gotten this year, and hopefully all of the things I have will be put into good use.

How to Wear Your Fall to Winter Essentials in a Preppy Way

As I look over my YouTube post, I think I should clarify that more in a blog post, should I? If you missed the new video or wonder [what in the world is she talking about?], here it is, y'all!

Let's describe this in outfits. In the first outfit,

A blazer ALWAYS dress the outfit up in a business-y way. Even some stores sell them for under $20! This blazer, paired with a button down, comfty jeans/jeggings, and cute flats, is a total staple for the colder months. Jeggings, super skinny, any type of jean will work for a lot and the most universal staple EVER. I wore this for Thanksgiving dinner and I thought this was a good outfit (yeah don't judge me) to gain a little weight from eating lots of baked mac and cheese.

I look too chubby, lol, but this is truly adorable to wear during the winter. If you add layers of long sleeved tops (1-2 would be just fine), a puffer vest is your BFF for the cold season if a coat is a bit too much or if you want to try something different. Also, sweaters are becoming much cuter with styles, graphics, and more things you can think of, they're an excuse to wear them by themselves or as layers. Long boots are my favorite shoes to walk around. Plus, you can dress them up in cute socks, tights, or even legwarmers.

I can't get enough with button-downs, even if they are paired with skirts (psst. I am wearing sheer tights so you won't drop your jaws). They are actually a year round preppy essential, and with varieties of how you wear 'em they are versatile.

This is a sparkly top, ladies and gentlemen. Like blazers, they dress up boring outfits. They are the "I'm Confident" tops that will make a bad morning better. Try not to overdo sparkle from head to toe, but no winter outfit is cute with out them!

So this is an excuse to post the same outfit again, but 3/4-long sleeve dresses are ideal and fun to accessorize. Since this photo was taken on a day there was warmer weather I did not wear tights, but I recommend to wear leggings/tights with 'em. They look so cute with riding boots. You'll never know if I'm going to do that idea. Let's see ;)

Scarves are essential to keep your neck warm. They are a good excuse to bring out your dangly earrings ar they can look good with pearls. They provide a feel from statement necklaces if you don't feel like wearing them. If the scarf is not too much with a any necklaces, I think they would look cute together, too! I  would love a monogrammed chevron scarf right now!

Also, plaid skirts are adorable for the cold season, too! I know they are a tad too much for my budget, but the plaid skirts from Preppy Pink Shop, a store on Etsy, makes good plaid skirts for the season and inspire me to make my own! Sweaters, tights, and flats/heels would make a good outfit together with plaid skirts.

Also check out Proper Essential's page for cute bracelets that I mentioned at the end of the video.