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    Leather and Skinny Jeans

    April 29, 2015
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    H&M Faux Leather Jacket (Similar SPLURGE and STEAL)
    Madewell Skinny Skinny Crop Jeans (Available in regular length.)
    Madewell Ames Boots (Also available in suede)
    M.A.C. Pigment in Blue-Brown (Eyes)
    M.A.C. Lipstick in Twig (Lips)
    I was really looking forward to some rain and gray skies when I visited Portland, so that I could finally have the opportunity to get some use out of a few of my lightly worn sweaters and jackets that I packed in my carry-on. Unfortunately for me, it was nothing but blue skies while I was in town. We did, however, enjoy a few days of gloom in LA and I quickly jumped at the opportunity to practice dressing for slightly cooler weather. While I am very well aware that this ensemble will not cut it when freezing temperatures and rain hit Portland–my friends have already told me that it is necessary for me to invest in a good rain coat– it is an outfit that I rarely get to wear in sunny Southern California. Although I’m not complaining about being able to enjoy good weather all year-round, I have to say that I am definitely looking forward to living somewhere where the changes in the weather are a little more noticeable.
    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Outfit

    Black Maxi Dress

    April 13, 2015
     
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Old Navy High-Neck Maxi Dress
    Nine West Tertia Sandals
    Turtle Pendant Necklace (Gift from my dad)
    Hoops (Gift from my sister)
    M.A.C. Pigment in Blue-Brown (Eyes)
    M.A.C. Lipstick in Twig (Lips)

     

    Since I’m going to be attending grad school in the fall and will be on a tight budget, I am making a very serious effort to be more mindful about my purchases. I recently bought this black jersey maxi dress because it is a piece that I can combine with many things I already own. I also love that it is a dress that I can wear all year long; I know that I will be wearing this dress often during spring and summer, and I can also see myself wearing it with boots and a belted sweater in the fall and winter. However, what I love most about this dress is that it looks elegant but is extremely comfortable at the same time. I’m a firm believer that you should never have to sacrifice comfort over style.
    I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I only really had Sunday off since I worked Saturday evening, but I was able to make the most of the free time that I did have. It was also my mom’s birthday this weekend, so I made time to celebrate it with her and shower her with tons of love and gifts; it’s the least I could do for the most caring and loving woman in my life. Now, I just need to get through the next three days of work and then I’m off to Portland on Wednesday. I’m so excited to further explore my future home!
    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Where did the weekend go?

    March 2, 2015

    Photos by Ale Veyna

    Outfit Details:
    Free People Scarf (Similar here, here and here)
    Old Navy Chambray Shirt (Similar)
    H&M Chunky Cardigan (Similar)
    H&M Trouser Shorts
    Black Tights
    Madewell Loafers (Similar here and here)
    I’ve you haven’t figured it out from the title of this post, lately I’ve been feeling like I don’t have enough time to do everything that I want to do and have this feeling of being burnt out that I just can’t shake off. I think part of it is that I’ve been trying to fit in all these things that I love into my schedule–such as running, reading, blogging, crafting, writing, meditation, etc.–but I haven’t given myself enough time to rest. I need to work on being okay with not achieving everything on my to do list, realizing that I can’t do everything at the same time, and giving myself a break every once in a while. Please excuse me if this sounds repetitive from previous posts, but this is something that I constantly need to remind myself to do, especially since I often find myself in a similar state of being.
    Something that really helped me somewhat shake off the feeling of being overwhelmed was getting out of the house most of the day Saturday. Doing that got me away from my laptop and gave me a break from working on this space; I also made an effort to not be glued to my phone while I was out and about. I really love social media and this blog, but sometimes I think focusing too much of my time on those things prevents me from living in the moment. Sometimes it’s nice to disconnect and not feel the pressure to find some special highlight to share with the world through Instagram or Facebook.
    Other than me struggling to find time to recharge, it was a very good weekend, even if it was too short. As I mentioned before, I was out of the house most of Saturday and spent some time in Downtown L.A., attended an event at my old workplace, and then ended the night by going out for beers and pizza with my sister Ale. It also cooled down and drizzled a bit over the weekend, and the weather made it easier for me to take things slow; I kind of hope the rain sticks around for a few more days so that I can get the hang of this new, much slower pace.
    xoxo,
    Helen
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