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LIFE LATELY | "FALL"ING IN LOVE

Friday, September 20, 2013

THESE DAYS:

buying fresh fruit from the store and making smoothies
first small group bible study of the year — 2 Timothy 1:1-7 "Fan Your Heart into Flame
currently reading, "Life of the Beloved" by Henri J.M. Nouwen
putting on a cardigan for fall weather
finishing an entire box of Krave cereal
receiving the most versatile blogger award
dressing up for church
date night with one of my WAC girls: the night included cooking, good talks, and prayer
listening to Jack Johnson's new album

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Look Book : Emerald Green

Sunday, June 9, 2013

{ Top & shorts: Banana Republic | Necklace and blazer: Forever 21 | Purse: Kate Spade | Shoes: Dolce Vita, Nordstrom }

Happy Sunday, guys!

Banana Republic Factory was having a huge sale this past weekend and I wanted to just pop in and eye shop (first mistake), but I ended up walking out with a new pair of beautiful green shorts. After discount, they were 16 bucks — which was a number I could totally justify. And I did. Proof: LE SHORTS! :) Today's weather was high 70's so I wore them to church today, which I was happy about. (Sidebar: how do we feel about the length of these shorts? Church appropriate? Work appropriate? ZG appropriate? I figured they would be fine because the shape/design of the shorts was pretty modest — not too tight, not a flashing color... But then again, idk.)

Anyway, I made one of the girls in youth group take these outfit photos for me. She did a good job. :) To be honest, I'm 100% awkward/shy about every aspect of the outfit photo process (what do bloggers call these things anyway? I'm gonna call them look books). But I'm learning to get over it because I enjoy it more than I'm shy about it. Blogging, photo editing, and documenting my outfits is fun for me and I am going to be bold and proud of my passions and aspirations. :) I hope you like them, too.

Besides, when you step out of your comfort zone, that's where the magic happens.

On another note, tomorrow is my first day of my internship! YAY. I can't believe time has flown by so quickly... People kind of have a hard time really grasping what my MAIP internship is — mostly because I do a half-ass job of explaining it, excuse my french. Maybe I'll try explaining in full detail tomorrow, along with how day one went... if I survive that is! I hear it's a dog eat dog world out there. Pray for me.

Really, pray for me. These are my prayer requests:

To be kind and humble... to my colleagues, my bosses, my barista, the lady on the corner, whomever. I remember at my last internship last summer, I acted like a know-it-all. I thought I was a rockstar. But really, I was only an incoming junior and 19 years old, so... that's kind of embarrassing But really. There's a fine line between confident and cocky, but that line makes a world of a difference. Confidence allows room for growth and welcomes learning; cockiness is intimidated and threatened by new knowledge.

To be confident... with my ideas, my opinions, and my story. (: One that that I should not be shy about is the way God made me. I am who I am by the grace of God and I shouldn't shrink down to be anything else — because when you try to be anything or anyone else, shrinking is actually what you're doing. I want to learn to love the person God made me to be.

To be bold enough to speak up when something is on my mind, and confident enough to remain silent when there is nothing to be said. < My pastor said this last week in his sermon and I fell in love with this saying. Relevant to me in every facet of my life and interaction because I am often aware of the risks of speaking up and the anxiety of being quiet.

I'm reading the OT right now — and I'm learning a lot! However, I'm very behind in my reading plan. How behind? Oh, about 75 chapters behind. So, I'm excited to be commuting again because I have a guaranteed 2 hours (give and take) in my day to read... Or do my makeup, or check twitter, or sleep, or play 7 by 7. SO! Please pray that these train rides to and from work will be more than mundane transportation, but magical and real and life changing intimacy meetings with my Lord.

How can I pray for you? Have a good week! XO.

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Look Book : Wearing Chambray

Friday, June 7, 2013

The chambray shirt is a classic — and for good reason. It can be dressed up or dressed down, and matches nearly anything. Tuck it under a pencil skirt to go to work, or pair with distressed boyfriend jeans and a statement necklace for a GNO. You can expect to find them sold anywhere from Target to J.Crew, varying in wash, fit, style, and to mention, price.

I've been on the hunt for the perfect chambray shirt for quite a long time now. I wanted one that was light, fitted, and not too stiff. And you'll never guess where I found it. Plato's Closet. Macklemore would be proud. :) **Note: I am actually selling an old AERIE chambray shirt. I've worn it maximum two times and it is still in great condition. You can find it (as well as some other gently worn items) here. Site is updated daily.

{ Top: Plato's Closet | Belt: Forever 21 | Pants: Old Navy | Necklace: The Limited | Purse & watch: Italy | Shoes: Dolce Vita @ Nordstrom )

The Last Supper @ Casa Vino

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Just a Pop of Neon.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Some of my favorite trends this season? Cropped tops, delicate jewelry, asymmetrical skirts, and neon accents. I created an outfit incorporating all those trends, and they seem to complement each other very nice. It's an outfit on a budget, too — most pieces you can find from F21 or H&M. Whatever the occasion, poolside or Saturday brunch with girlfriends, this is the perfect ensemble that will keep you cool and stylish.

Tell me about your favorite spring trends!

XO.

Just a Pop of Neon. by jkfacee featuring chandelier earrings

Forever 21 crop top / H&M denim jacket, $38 / Forever 21 / MM6 Maison Martin Margiela flat shoes / BCBGeneration neon handbag / Gorjana / Chandelier earrings / Kate Spade kates spade / Kate Spade kates spade / C. Wonder c wonder

OOTD: Paris Edition

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I love my layers as much as the next, but a girl can only do boots and scarves for so long. After two months of wrapping myself in denim and pea coats, I have hit my limit. But it's still cold here in Italy — and it looks like winter wants to stay awhile — so I can't seem to justify pulling out flip flops or sundresses just yet.

My favorite way to stay warm AND trendy is to leave jeans out of the equation entirely. Opt for thick tights, instead. A knitted sweater over a black dress. High-waisted shorts. Whatever the combination, I find it easier to be versatile when I'm not stuck with denim.

I went to Paris this past weekend, and when I started packing, I knew it would be the perfect opp to try more fun looks and leave the jeans at home. And I mean, it's Paris — we gotta bring our "A" game. (; I packed those same darn boots I've been lugging because they're the most comfortable to walk in, BUT I pulled out my trench coat and hat for the first time since arriving in Europe! Something old, something new.

XO.

OOTD: Chunky Knights + Burgundy Shorts

Monday, October 15, 2012

Over the summer, I fell in love with a pair of high-waisted burgundy shorts from F21 and purchased them right on the spot. Then, you know what happens next— summer ended before I even got a chance to wear these beautiful babies. However, I turned my thinking cap on and realized that this love affair didn't have to end before it started. The solution? Stockings. I pulled on a pair of stockings under the shorts so my legs wouldn't be completely bare against the harsh Chicago wind.

The outfit below is how I styled the shorts. (Stockings are not shown).

Ps. To all my Upper East Side lovers, hope you enjoy and can't wait for tonight's episode.

XO.

OOTD: Mustard Yellow + Polka Dots

Sunday, October 7, 2012

My favorite part about fall?

(Besides toasty cups of coffee, good television show line ups, the lingering scent after a football game, not having to shave your legs, scarves...) The layering of clothes.

Here's one approach I took.
Mustard yellow + polka dots— two prevalent trends this season, and it makes our lives easy because they look effortlessly flawless paired together.

OOTD

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