Make S#!t Happen!

Happy New Year you guys!!!

Last year taught me A LOT of lessons....Probably the toughest year of my entire life thus far. I believe everything happens for a reason and I truly believe 2013 was the year of tests for me. Although it was HARD...Beyond hard, I learned. I learned to let go, I learned about fighting and getting rid of personal internal and external demons, I learned to go after my Dreams and I found myself outside of others again. I personally don't believe in New Year resolutions because I believe in setting new goals daily and going after what you want no matter the day. Therefor instead of a New Year resolution I just declare 2014 the year that I get back to ME. I wish for you guys peace, happiness and MANY Blessings! Cheers to new beginnings!

2013....You tested me.....2014......I'm READY!!

Trying to Live in my Dreams,
A Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Just a girl who decided to go for it....

Lately I have been REALLY thinking about what I want to do in life. Not that I haven't before....I mean hello, that's what I did all of college lol. But seriously thinking about what I love and what makes me happy and how I can inspire those younger than I am in my family through what I choose to do with my life. My main focus is to do something I love and show the youngin's that you can do what you love, be successful and don't have to conform to what everyone around you thinks you should be. I've figured it out for myself (details to come) and for the first time in a long time I am excited about what's to come and the route I am taking. It is such a great adventure to be planning (a dream without a plan is just a wish right?) and working on doing something I love despite what anyone else has to say about it. I'm so Blessed to be surround by women who are already doing things similar to what I want to do and to have mentors and people rooting for me. I can't wait to share what I'm working on mid 2014 and I encourage EVERYONE to do what you love and not let fear of failure keep you from going after your dreams. Look around you, people everywhere are doing it so why shouldn't you as well? 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving!

Trying to live in my Dreams,

A Girl Who Decided to go for It....

Keep NOT Settling.....

One of my favorite lifestyle blogs just got a makeover and boy do they do the damn thing! If you haven't checked out TheEveryGirl.com yet what are you waiting on!? The layout is beautiful. Sleek,clean and easy to navigate. The blog features everything from financial budgeting and career advice to home decor to fashion and beauty. Definitely a wonderful resource for young women on the rise (such as myself might I say). One of my favorite things about the blog is that they always have inspiring young professional and entrepreneurial woman featured on there. Telling stories of how they got to where they are now, the good, the bad and the ugly. At the end of the interview they ask women "What advice would you give your 23 year old self?" and I just love hearing the advice from successful women who are where I am working toward getting. On the new layout they have an entire page you can go to entitled "Heard on the everygirl" (under the career and finance tab) which list inspiring quotes from interviews done on the everygirl. I absolutely love it! It's nice having a place you can go to daily for inspiration....I mean "every girl" needs constant inspiration for SOMETHING right?? Anyway here are a few of my favorites. I'll post a link below that will send you directly to the "Heard on the everygirl" tab. I'm off the rest of the week (I know be jealous) Happy Holidays! Enjoy!

Heard on the EveryGirl....

Continue to find inspiration in even the simplest of things....

Trying to live in my Dreams,

A Girl Who Decided to Go for It....

Fall in Love

It's FINALLY that time of the year...FALL!

My favorite time. The weather is starting to break here and I couldn't be happier. I love everything about fall: cool breeze, pumpkin EVERYTHING, leather jackets and chunky scarves and what better way to stay warm on a cool fall night than to cuddle of course. Not to mention holiday season is just around the corner...Here are a few of my fall favorites, what are yours?

I love a great leather jacket and chunky scarf. I feel like the 2 can glam up any pair of jeans, heels and simple t-shirt in the fall. Definitely my style...Simple and Chic with a touch of Glam. Asos.com has some great leather and faux leather jackets and scarves on their site: Shop Here

This year when Bath and Body works had their first 2 for $22 sale I stocked up on some new scents I hadn't tried before and this scent was by far my favorite. It smelled as though I had baked fresh blueberry muffins all day! Mmmmmmm....Find this candle and many more on their website Here or in your local store.

                                        

Now I can't find you anyone to cuddle with but I must say....I'd take this over going out any day!

Happy Harvest!

Trying to live in our Dreams...

Luxury Alliance Duo

No Pain Is Forever....YEP! You know this.....

 

I've been feeling really gloomy lately.....stresses of everyday sure have a way of trying to knock you down. Much like the Midwest weather these last 2 days. Gloomy sky's, chances of rain & unpredictable weather don't help. I can't wait to see crisp sky's, colorful leaves & feel a cooler temperature. This year has been nothing short of tough but I'm positive it's only up from here. Hey.....on the bright side it's a short work week for me! Wh00p! Wh00p!! Oh! and I straightened my hair last Friday. First time in 6months AND I gained about 2inches of growth and the health of my hair improved DRASTICALLY. I won't do it again until December when I go see Beyoncé for the second time this year lol (first time was in Nashville, such a sweet gift ;-) )

 

(Moi)

"Be prepared for a long & uncertain journey. The good stuff doesn't come easy." ----Tim Westergren

 

Trying to live in our Dreams,

Luxury Alliance Duo