Good Character and Efforless Looks

Happy Monday! 

In my early twenties, I still find myself juggling time. I happen to be the busiest person I know! Even on a day off, I have a day filled with EVERYTHING to do.

One thing I struggled with after staying so busy is: being on time. We all hear the saying that "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." Sometimes we just don't really understand how deep it actually  goes; you're being dishonest. You said one thing and did another. How can someone take you serious? How can someone rely/depend on you? How can someone trust you? Although our intentions were good, we didn't actually keep our word.

Since I long to stand for good character, I prayed that I could become someone that people could depend on in times of need. I started by going to church on time. Next, I'll demonstrate this change by trying to arrive to work early daily.

I also tried to keep my word with my family. For example, I went to sleep at 4am, woke up at 7am and told others I would meet them by 7:30am yesterday morning. That means I was crunched for time! Not only did I not have my things packed, but I had to drive 15mins away. When I drove onto that parking lot like it was a racetrack around 7:30am, I really shocked myself!

I'm still questioning how I managed to pull off an effortless look, with no sleep and still continuing to keep good character at the same time.

I went for my current go-to favorites: a grey skirt, white button-up blouse and a hat.

 

 

"Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you."

 

 

What I Wore:

Top New York & Co. | Bottom Target | Hat Express | Shoes Lolashoetique.com | Bag Celine

 

How do you practice staying true to your word??????

 

Xoxo,

 

Courtney :)

Burgundy Vibes

Hi Loves,

I don't know about you, but although I love fall, I still have a hard time letting go of summer. Especially when mother nature plays mind games with you. One day I'm wearing shorts and flip flops, and then the next day I'm wearing pants and a jacket! (So confusing!) What better way to accept fall, than to bring it in wearing your favorite fall hue!

Nothing says fall/autumn like burgundy! When shopping for fall, the first color that calls my name happens to be burgundy. I head straight to the hat section and before picking up the black hat, I get the burgundy one.

Burgundy with black is cool, but burgundy with a color is GREAT! I love color blocking all year. My fall color blocking inspiration comes from mother nature herself! I had no choice but to accept fall once I saw the color changes right before my eyes.

I added a yellow-lime color with burgundy and it turns out to be favorite thing, "A match made in Heaven!" Seeing this match made me even more excited for fall shopping! 

 

 

To break up the colors, I added a gold and burgundy belt that I got from Express.
 

To complete the look, I added black shoes to match the belt and band around the hat.

 

What I Wore:

Hat Express | Top Kohls | Skirt Target | Shoes Lolashoetique

 

XOXO,

 

Courtney