Rusty Mondays

Happy Monday! 

Lately, I've been working on living everyday like it's Friday. Making sure that every single day counts! Often times we are so excited for Friday because it's the closest place of freedom, forgetting to value the rest of the days. 

Thinking this way helped me a lot. Your life will never change if you don't change your vision! I changed the way I saw/thought about things and I received a lot of positive results. 

• If you see yourself as weak, you will get negative results
• If you see yourself as strong, you will be able to do so many things! 
• If you see yourself accomplishing your dreams, they will come true!
• If you see yourself as blessed, you will be blessed!

I took this aspect into my work style, especially on Mondays! After the weekend would come to an end, I dreaded Mondays! I would literally roll out of bed, brush my teeth, shower and put on anything! Now, I try to do simple make up, fix my hair and put on a nice outfit (daily). 

Today, I chose to wear this rust colored dress. Since it's such a bold color, I toned it down with black. This dress was a steal! It was originally $109.95 and you will never guess how much I got it for.... $25! I also added these fringed heels just because they are my favorites! 

 “Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life. Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in right now.” ~Unknown

What I Wore: 

Dress The Limited | Necklace Thrifted | Shoes Steve Madden 

Xoxo, 

Courtney :)

Style Crush: Jessica Alba- Who What Wear

Hi loves,

Since high school, I've been spending my Friday nights looking at sites like "Who What Wear" to look at stylish inspirations. They recently collaborated with Target. To see this collaboration transpire since then is really amazing!

I have NEVER anticipated something sooooooooo much before! I couldn't wait for January 31st, 2016 to arrive, just to head over to my favorite store for a new collection.

Their collection had all of the things I look for while shopping these days, including:

• bold looks
• great prices
• classic looks
• prints

The first person I saw sport an outfit from the collection was Jessica Alba, one of my style crushes. I was beyond impressed!

Just in case you haven't noticed, I love all things "Honey," including Jessica Alba. My love for her really began after that movie. She also has great style, often playing with color and prints (my personal favs). I can always count on her for a great ladylike style inspiration. I couldn't resist recreating one of my favorite looks that she did from Target/Who What Wear!

I loved that Jessica was able to mix a vintage look with a more modern look by adding bold, metallic heels, a mixed print and a moto jacket!

My favorite item from the collection happened to be this beautiful floral skirt.

Who does love stripes and floral?! #MatchMadeInHeaven

"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."  

 ~Luther Burbank

I added a heavier jacket since I'm always super cold :(

I also added a metallic clutch to make the shoes come out a little more. 

What I Wore: 

Top Kohls | Skirt Target | Jacket BCBG | Shoes Target 

Xoxo,

Courtney :)

True Beauty

Hi loves!

I know I'm super late, but Happy New Year! Everyone always has this "New Year, New Me" thing going, but this year I chose to do away with it. I felt like we are always making goals that we NEVER achieve. (This is true for me anyway because I've had the same goal of losing weight for about 2 years now. lol) I couldn't understand why I couldn't achieve my goal of simply losing weight and getting a little healthier.

I thought losing weight would help me become a little more happier. Boy was a I wrong! I'm the happiest I've ever been and I haven't even lost a pound! lol

This goal taught me a lot. I was so focused on the outside beauty that I wasn't paying attention to my inner beauty.

I learned to understand where true beauty comes from. True beauty comes from within. (see 1 Peter 3:3-4). I saw how society altered where most of us thought true beauty came from. Many of us thought it came from things or even people.

Last year, I can remember spending my last after all my bills were paid to make sure I had the latest everything just to feel a certain way. I partied ALL THE TIME, I drank socially ALL THE TIME and spent money ALL THE TIME.

So far this year I learned to focus on the things that really mattered and things weren't it. I focused a little more on my relationship with God which helped me find the peaceful, beautiful state of mind that I'm in now. And guess what...I lost 7lbs! :)

If the inside, doesn't match your outside appearance, it's false advertisement! Your main focus should be on achieving lasting beauty. Your outside appearance is temporary, but your inner beauty is everlasting! :) (see Psalms 139:13-16).

I started embracing my natural beauty all the way around. Natural hair (hardest thing EVER), natural nails and embracing my curves. For example, today I wore a bun and a printed pencil skirt.

Since the skirt was already printed, I added a black and white printed bracelets to compliment the pattern. (Follow @EurphoricTreasuresCouture on IG to get cute customized bracelets)

It's always ok to go nude when embracing natural! :) jkI love adding nudes to every outfit! They go with everything! 

   

I'm super obsessed with prints! This skirt was only $25 so I had to get it!

What I wore: 

Necklace Thrifted | Top Kohls | Skirt Target | Shoes Lolashoetique 

What have your goals taught you so far??

Xoxo,

Courtney :)

Black, White & Cheetah

Hi loves,

 

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVEEEE a sexy, sophisticated look. A white blouse under a sweater screams sophistication to me! (I cheated, mine is really one shirt!) Combined with animal print is definitely a match made in heaven!

 

Animal print is one of my absolute favorite classic styles! (Especially anything with a cheetah print). Animal print always adds a sexy touch to any outfit.

 

When wearing animal print, there a few rules you must follow:

1. You must wear a solid/simple look to allow it  to stand out. Usually best to wear as an accessory.
2. You must keep your jewelry simple to make sure your animal print is not overpowered.
3. Add a neutral color to bring out the print, similar to how the animal usually blends well with nature.

See below for how I followed these few simple rules to get the perfect sophisticated, sexy look.



 



 

What I Wore:

Hat Zara | Coat Asos | Necklace Macy's | Top New York & Co | Pants White House, Black Market | Shoes Jessica Simpson | Bag Tory Burch

 

How do you rock animal print??

 

Xoxo,

 

Courtney



Wear it, Style it, Repeat: Denim on Denim

Hi Loves!

Who doesn't love a denim on denim look? This look will NEVER get old to me!

My favorite denim on denim outfit is a top I got from Nordstrom and jeggings that I ripped at the knee from Express.

Below I put together a few different ways to style this look.

Look #1: Denim and Mixed Prints

When you're obsessed with mixed prints and equally obsessed with denim on denim, it's a must that you pair them both together!

With this weather, I love getting cute scarves to add as accessories to my outfits.

 

What I Wore:

Scarf Target | Shoes Jessica Simpson

Look #2 Denim and Red

I have also been obsessed with wearing these shoes since messing up my ankle. I thought it would be appropriate for me to buy these since they are bright, stylish and comfy at the same time.

 

Why not pair them with one of my favorite looks, denim on denim??

 

 

What I Wore:

Shoes Nike Huaraches

Look #3 Denim and Black 

It's so easy to make a look super stylish by adding a hat and matching shoes.
 

For this look, I chose to wear this black hat and So Kates!
 

What I Wore:

Hat Aldo | Shoes Christian Louboutin

 

How do you style denim on denim??

 

Xoxo,

 

Courtney :)

Style Crush: Kim K

Happy Holidays! 

I'm sure you had no problem guessing who my top style crush is, right?! Kim K still remains one of my top favs.

So any time I see I look with something similar in my closet, I MUST recreate it!

I just love how she can make simple look fabolous!

With the crazy, yet gorgeous weather here, I wanted a look that was not too hot and not too cold.

I thought the olive bomber jacket look would be the perfect recreation!

  

 

What I Wore:

Jacket GoJane | Top Target | Jeans GoJane | Shoes Lola Shoetique | Bag Tory Burch

Jumpsuit Addiction

Sometimes we get addicted to the things that work for us. My addiction for parties lately has been jumpsuits.

I've been invited to many birthday parties this year and my go-to look has always been a jumpsuit! How can something be so classy, yet so sexy at the same time!

For my job holiday party, I didn't want to stray away from classy, but I wanted to get away from my favorite work style of a skirt, blouse and a cute blazer. I literally wear that look everyday with a remix of course. I felt like a jumpsuit would give me the perfect classy look that I was looking for.

I found this outfit on the day of the holiday party for only $18! The perfect look, for the perfect price???? The jumpsuit came with the an amazing neckline which meant I didn't have to search high and low for the perfect necklace!

 

What I Wore:

Jumpsuit Macy's| Bag Aldo| Shoes Lola Shoetique

 

Xoxo,

 

Courtney <3