Pay Attention to the Signs

Dress Macy's | Shoes Jennifer Le | Bag Target 

Hey everyone, 

"It's always up to you to find beauty in the ugliest days!" This quote was right on time for me! I have been one of those people that tries their best to "pay attention to the signs" whenever possible lately. For example, I saw this quote and really decided to dig deep.

In all honesty, I was really having a hard time adjusting to everything going on in the world right now. However, seeing this quote knocked my senses right back into place! I had been turned off completely from blogging during this pandemic. I was focused too much on what I "couldn't do" instead of the paying attention to the things right in front of me. "I can't even do this!" "I can't even do that!" I focused too much on the negative things going on instead of focusing on the positive things. 

I celebrated my 29th birthday two weeks ago after coming across this quote. Since I try to pay attention to the signs, I decided that I should write down the affirmations that my friends/family surprised me with as decorations. I copied them onto sticky notes and say them daily just to make sure "I'm finding beauty in these ugly days." Doing so made me feel a little more positive than I've felt during this time. See the affirmations below:

Birthday affirmations: 

1. I am worthy.

2. I am becoming more confident every day.

3. My possibilities are endless. 

4. I am proud of myself. 

5. I believe in myself everyday.

6. I am in love with myself and my body. 

7. I am doing my best.

8. I am brave bold and beautiful. 

9. I am talented and intelligent. 

10. I chose to be happy and love myself today. 

Let me know below if you state affirmations or the things you do to find beauty in the ugliest days? 

Xoxo, 

Courtney 

‘Tis’ the Season to Slay

Happy Holidays!

Hope you’re having a great week so far! This time of year is such a lovely time. It's a reminder  to look at the good in things. I had a rough time this year, but this time of year lifts my spirits despite the loss I've had. Here’s my top favorite things about this time of year:

1. No classes! ! This is my number one reason to slay right now! I don’t have to wake up and keep the stress of staying on top of my work. You may not have school anymore, but maybe you have children or young family members that you get to spend a little extra time with, if so, slay with them with fun holiday pics. So ladies, take this break to slay (even if it's your favorite holiday PJs)!

2. Spending time with family and friends. I had sooooooo much fun spending time with my friends and family that I don't get to see as often as I like. I'm a firm believer in soaking up quality time with the people you love while you still can.

3. People are much nicer. I went to NY last week and have never met so many friendly people there! This time of year, people have no choice but to be nicer

4. The beautiful views! I love the lights and decorations that is all over! Fun Fact about me: Sometimes I take the long way home just so that I can see the beautiful lights.

5. The treats! Who doesn’t like a good excuse to eat cookies or drink eggnog?

What I Wore: 

Top: Zara | Bottoms: Target | Shoes: Lola Shoetique

Xoxo, 

Courtney :)

Living on the edge

Hi loves,

Last night I did something I don't normally do...I didn't plan my night! For me, that is something that I never do! Sometimes we have to step out of our comfort zone and release some of our fears to take adventures and learn new things.

I must admit that was one of the best nights I've had in a while. That taught me a great lesson: let go of fear! It showed me that when I let go of fear, a new happiness and adventure was right on the other side.

If I was going to "Live life on the edge," why not add edgy pieces to my outfit! My go-to looks are usually sexy and chic. This time I added bold red lips and black high waisted shorts, something I don't usually wear.

Edgy accessories were a must! The leather spiked purse and an edgy ring completed that look.



These trendy target heels also added a part of my go-to style with the edgy look.

What I wore:

Top-Target

Shorts-F21

Ring-Jolie Bijoux

Bag-Aldo

Shoes-Target

Take more adventures, let go of fear, think outside of the box and stop caring what other people think! P.S. take your friends with you on those adventures!

How do you live life on the edge?



Xoxo,

Courtney <3

Just in Case- Gray X Plaid

Hello ladies,

I'm usually having such a hard time separating the work life from home life. I often times find myself dragging my work laptops home (just in case) on a Friday night.

If it's after 5pm, it can wait until the next business day. Sometimes we just need to let it go although we are so use to having control. That work life controls me so much that I'm usually sleep before my gram on a Friday night!

Last Friday, I put that separation anxiety to rest! I called everyone that usually calls me to hang out, but to no avail no one was available :( I decided to throw on something quick (just in case)!

My quick go-to styles lately have been midi dresses. I found one of my favorites at Target!

Took me 15 mins to brush my hair, dress up this dress and find cute shoes! 

The cute shoes were a must since we all know good shoes take us great places! 

And 5 mins later, someone was down to go out. Turns out, those Just in Case outfits come in handy!

 

 

What I wore:

Dress-Target

Shirt-Target

Bag-Target

Shoes-Zara

 

xoxo,

Courtney

Neutrals

Happy Friday! 

If you're anything like me, you race to the washer to wash your favorite clothing item! This olive skirt is actually a dress, happens to be one of my current favorites.

I find a way to wear this dress very often. This time, I added my favorite gray crop top over the dress to switch up the dress that I wear often. It's just something about gray with olive that I absolutely love!

To add the finishing touches, I also incorporated another neutral color. I made sure that the camel color was found in all my accessories including my necklace, my clutch and the heels.

Hope you like!

Xoxo,

Honeyy <3

  

 

 

What I Wore:

Skirt(Dress)- F21

Top- Target (old)

Necklace- Aldo (old)

Clutch- Aldo (old)

Shoes- Zara

Style Crush: Kim K - Grey & Neon Yellow

Hi Loves!

A new fun fact about me is that I have many Style Crushes! My top style crush is Kim K.

I can always appreciate her style! I'm a fan of her essentials, from the black blazers to the high heels. Kim can always make a black blazer work, whether she wears it dressed up or dressed down. She, like myself, isn't too tall so incorporating heels to give a little extra height, lengthening our legs is a MUST.

Here's the perfect example of my style crush with a black blazer and heels:

What Kim Wore:

Dress- Kardashian Kollection

Heels- Tom Ford

I got inspired and remixed the look! I wore a shirt and skirt as my recreation instead of a dress like Kim.

What I Wore:

Top- Target

Blazer- F21

Skirt- Bebe

Heels- Lola Shoetique

 

 

Mixed Prints: Plaid X Cheetah

Happy Monday!

Since I go to church on Saturdays, it's not easy to go from a crazy week to looking your best in the morning. I woke up super tired, but I knew if I tried to look good, I would feel better! So I pulled out my favorite shoes (I call them the cheetahs). I always wear them plain so I thought I'd mix it up and wear with my plaid shirt. This turned out to be a great idea! It was so cute and fun to wear.  

What I wore:

Top: Target

Skirt: Kohls

Bag: Tory Burch

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Xoxo, 

Honeyy 

Code Blue

Hi Loves,

I couldn't resist getting these babies the first time I laid my eyes on them! Truly a love at first site!

Shoes: Zara

Last weekend, I made sure I put them on to enjoy the first nice day that we've actually had since the weather broke. I paired these zara heels with a simple top and bottom, with a twist aka color block!

 

 

What I wore:

Sunnies: Aldo

Necklace: Macy's

Top/blazer: F21

Skirt: Target

Shoes: Zara



 

 

 

This electric blue has been one of my favorite colors to wear (every season). I love to color block this blue color with burgundy (as shown below).

 

What I wore:

Hat: Bebe

Crop top: F21

Jeggings: buckle

shoes: Jessica Simpson

 

 

What I wore:

Top/bottom: boohoo.com

Shoes-zara

Xoxo,

Honeyy

 

 

Royal Blue Crush

Feeling Blue...

here

 

 

I saw this bag and couldn't resist it! It was love at first sight!!!

 

 

I added these babies to my Tory Burch flip flop collection. Each and every summer, I add 1-2 of their flip flops to my closet because they last FOREVER!

 

 

When you put all the above together, you get a simple, sexy match-made-in-heaven!

 

What I Wore:

Dress/Bag: Target

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Neiman Marcus

 

Hello Ladies!

 

I just touched down from Miami earlier this week. It's Saturday and I still can't get my mind out of Miami, hence why I'm feeling blue :(

 

I returned to work Wednesday and still received calls to continue celebrating my 23rd birthday. Of course, I got home and immediately got dressed for the bar (well...not immediately).

 

I'm pretty sure I can't be the only person to receive a text from a friend asking if you're ready and respond, "I'll be ready in 5 minutes!" (while lying in bed).

 

Soooooo, I did what any lady would do, I grabbed my summer go-to style essentials from my fully packed suitcase super quick!! That go-to style would be my Tory flip flops and a mini dress!

 

You can never go wrong with a simple mini (or maxi) with a twist... aka color block. I wore a royal blue dress with orange. I beat a record for getting myself dressed since I did hair, makeup and got dress in less than 15 minutes!  

 

You can still look fab even when you're pressed for time!

 

Xoxo,

 

Honeyy <3







Comfy & Chic

 

 

 

 

What I Wore:

Necklace/Knuckle ring: JCPenney

Midi Rings: H & M

Top: Target

Sweats: Zara

Bracelets: F21 

Bag: Vickie Secret

Heels: Lola Shoetique

 



Hi Ladies!

I L I V E for a comfy and chic look!! I love to be absolutely comfortable, yet sexy and fashionable at the same time. There's so many different ways to switch this look up.

For example, I added a jean jacket around my waist. You could also wear this look with Chuck Taylors or sandals to switch it up.

I L O V E D adding the heels with the sweats. Sweats with heels are a match made in heaven!  It's just something about having the best of both worlds! If it's chic and comfy, count me in!!!

Be Inspired,

Xoxo,

Honeyy