One Year Wiser?

Tee: Alternative Apparel, sequin jacket: Matty M, jeans: J Brand, flats: Kimchi Blue, fedora: Target, necklace: homemade.

Today I'm celebrating my 26th birthday. My birthday last year was rough because I had a hard time realizing that I'm no longer in my early 20's and that I'm supposed to be older and wiser now. When I think back to my teen years and early 20's I used to think that I 'would have it all figured out' by the time I was 25, but now I realize that no one really ever 'figures it all out'. This year I've decided not to worry about getting older, but to try and enjoy life one day at a time.

Do you look forward to your birthday each year or do you dread it? If you dread it, at what age did you start to feel this way?

Feeling Blue

Blouse: Forever 21, denim leggings: J Brand, handbag: Coach, boots: Frye, necklace: ? (0ld).

I picked up this blue blouse this weekend at Forever 21 during my Black Friday shopping spree. I did manage to find most of the items on my wishlist, which I was thrilled with. I didn't have this specific top on my wishlist, but I was looking for feminine blouses and this fit the bill. Stay tuned in the next week for more of my Black Friday finds. Have a great weekend!

Remixed Pink Sequins

Top: Forever 21, blazer: Silence and Noise, denim leggings: J Brand, boots: Frye, necklace: Forever 21.

I first wore this sequin top here, and have since found many new ways to remix it. Here is the most recent way that I've worn this versatile top. I wore it to work to add a touch of femininity to an otherwise dark coloured outfit.

I Want it Now! Fall Trends

After spending many hours mindlessly browsing my favourite online shops this week, I put together a collage of some of the trends I am looking forward to trying this fall. I am loving so many items from Topshop; their pieces are always right on-trend at relatively affordable prices. What are your favourite trends for fall?

Top Row:
Topshop Bugle Sequin Shell Blouse, $135.
Topshop Premium Sequin Drape Skirt, $170.
Topshop Leopard Tassel Cross Body Bag, $60.

Middle Row:
Topshop Leather Zip Shorts, $135.
Forever 21 Pleather Skirt, $19.80.
Jeffrey Campbell Mariel Wedge, $169.

Bottom Row:
Topshop 50 Denier Purple Opaque Tights, $8.
Forever 21 Solid Nylon Tights, $3.50.
Topshop Zip Square Holdall, $70.
Topshop The Knightsbridge by Marc B, $78.

Sequins and Leather

Jacket: People's Liberation (as seen here), Sequined top: Forever 21, Shorts: Joe's Jeans, Shoes: Kimchi Blue (at Urban Outfitters), Necklace: Forever 21, Bag: Candies (old).

Well I finally decided it was time to venture outside of the house for the first time in too many days. It was freezing out last night; all I wanted to do was slip on a pair of comfy jeans, but I soon discovered that even my widest legged jeans don't comfortably fit over my bandaged and swollen knee. So I decided not to be ashamed of my bandage and take the few lingering looks I garnered at the movie theatre in stride. The good news is that my knee is getting better every day and I should be bandage free in a matter of days! Thanks for all of the kind words and well wishes; each and every one makes me smile!