Winter Stripes!

Winter has finally arrived here in Charlottesville and with that came a giant blizzard that kept me way from work for almost 3 days! And I must admit that during those wonderful snow days, I went into hibernation, which pretty much means I wore nothing but leggings and sweatshirts all day long! But now that I am back to work it is time to step up my game a bit!

I am definitely a dress girl, no doubt about it. They are so easy and comfortable, but for some reason when you wear a dress everyone thinks that means you have your life together, which is perfectly fine with me! However dresses in the winter can be pretty tricky since it is so cold and they don’t provide all that much layering!

I found the perfect little dress that gives you great shape, it is fun & flirty, but has a sweater material to keep you nice and warm all day! To be honest, I bought this dress, returned it, and bought it back because I loved it that much! The best news is that it is now on sale for under $100!

 Anthropologie Dress

Get The Look // Taylor Swift

We really can’t deny that Taylor Swift has been KILLING IT with her style these days! Whether she is on the red carpet or going to the grocery store, her outfits are always on point! So of course I had to do another look for less when it comes to this super casual but sleek look she rocked! It’s perfect for those chilly days that you have tons of errands to get done as it has lots of layers but isn’t too bulky as you move around.

Swift Street Style by kakakakerry featuring red leggings

sNOw More!

Another day, another snow storm for Southern Virginia…. Here I was hoping that Spring was right around the corner. I do have to admit though, the first flurries of snow are one of my favorite things. They just feel so magical that it’s difficult not to love them, until they turn into a foot of snow and everything shuts down.

Thank goodness I have this amazing knit headband by Monroe & Harlow to keep my tiny ears nice and toasty!  I have been getting a lot of use out of this bad boy throughout this winter, it is truly one of the best gifts I’ve received (shout out to my big sisters!) Monroe & Harlow have so many styles and prints to choose from, y’all should definitely go check them out! Especially (hopefully) with Spring coming soon, they have tons of beautiful floral prints that are light weight and perfect to accessorize those sun dresses!

Knit Headband – Monroe and Harlow

OOTD!

I can’t be the only one over the “snow” already. In Virginia it isn’t even snow anymore, it’s completely frozen solid…(fun fact: I busted my butt straight on the snow and already have a bruise.) Well any who, today was the first day that I made my way out of the house and completely some errands which of course led me to Target. This has to be one of my favorite outfits. It is super comfy but still looks like I have my life together & haven’t been spending the past 4 days in bed watching Criminal Minds on Netflix!

Top- LOFT // Vest- Nordstrom // Leggings- Dottie Couture // Boots-Nordstrom // Necklace- World Market

A Bohemian Winter!

Recently, I have been really loving adding touches of bohemian chic to my wardrobe. Celebrities like Sienna Miller and Vanessa Hudgens have been rocking the boho look for years and know how to go all out or just have a slight boho vibe to their looks. I was recently on pinterest and found a photo of Sienna Miller looking so classic and cool that I had to try my own version of it!

Here is the image of the lovely Sienna that sparked my interest!

Dress-H&M // Vest-Delia’s // Necklace- World Market // Hat- Windsor // Boots- Nordstrom

Get The Look // Kristin Cavallari

I’ve mentioned it before, but Kristin Cavallari is my go to fashionista! She has a simplistic chicness to her look that I just really relate too! She never goes overboard with accessories and colors but isn’t afraid incorporate bold pieces!

I wanted to do a get the look for less because some of us can not afford the pricey designers that celebrities can but still want to rock the sam style! This is one of my favorite looks that she has worn in the past. It will be perfect for those winter days that aren’t as harsh in the cold temps!

Black & White with a Pop by kakakakerry featuring a wool hat

Spring Break Essentials!

This snow situation is make me long for spring weather! I personally do not get a spring break due to graduating college 2 years ago, but that doesn’t mean I can’t live vicariously through you all! Now I wasn’t one who went on crazy trips during my break but I did have a goal for things I wanted to get done! So here are 5 things that I enjoyed doing during my spring breaks and you possibly could too!

1.) Read a book that YOU want, not anything assigned for class. When I was in college I lost the desire to read due to all the chapters necessary for classes. So when I am given a time all to myself I really like to put myself back in a world where reading isn’t just about education but enjoyment!

2.) Plan a day-date! There is nothing better than not having anything to do in the middle of the day! Take advantage of that! Plan a beach picnic with friends that includes a game of volleyball or corn hole! Anything that gets you out of the house and away from Netflix will work just fine!

3.) Eat at your favorite local restaurant. One that you can’t get anywhere else but at home! For me, it’s Taste Unlimited! I used to work there all through high school and it is the best place to get a gourmet sandwich! And sometimes they will still give me my employee discount depending on who’s working, so that’s always a plus!

4.) Having a family day! My family is everything, my biggest support system so of course I want a special day to just be with them. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, but just have everyone together under the same roof. I suggest a big of family game night to get the excitement going!

5.) Spend an entire day in bed! Preferably one that is closest to the end of your break. When I was in college, I found that once spring break ended, school became crazy busy. So take a day to just be lazy. Watch that Vanderpump Rules Marathon, I don’t care!

A Frozen Virginia!

While it’s nowhere near the amount we got last year, we finally got our snow storm of the year here in Virginia! I’ve been off from work the past 4 days and still have 2 more to go + I’m pretty sure I’m losing my mind! My tiny little bug won’t get me far in these conditions which is really pushing me to go ahead and buy that jeep I’ve been meaning to get around to!

Anyway, I decided to venture out into my backyard and take some fun picks like I do every year! Everything was completely frozen over just like a particular Disney favorite of mine!

Sunless Daze!

It may still be FREEZING outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you just enjoyed a week in the sun laying on the beach! Being a natural redhead, I have to be careful no to let the harmful rays get the best of me. I have to be honest, I do tan pretty easy for a redhead but that  isn’t really a good thing. I try to avoid letting the sun touch my skin for long periods of time as it is so damaging.

To fix this problem, I have been using all types of self tanners through out the years. Because lets be honest, Fake and Bake is completely out! I cringe when I see or hear someone mention that they are going to the tanning bed! Just stop it ladies! Most self tanners these days include moisturizers that actually improve the health of your skin so I don’t understand the issue! Here are my top 5 picks for the best self tanners that worked for me!

1. Victoria’s Secret $15 // 2. Sun Laboratories $35 // 3. L’oreal Sublime Bronze $10 // 4. St. Tropez $42 // 5. Clarins $37

I Heart You!

 Happy Love Day! What would a Valentine’s outfit be without some added hearts! I have been all about this top recently and I couldn’t think of a more perfect day to wear it! This is definitely a casual look that is still festive. I have also been really into doing more double dutch braid looks recently, so since this is a day dedicated to things we love, why not incorporate them in to my V-Day look!

I hope you all have some exciting plans ahead with your loved ones, whether they be a significant other, family, friends, or your pets! Make sure you tell everyone that means the world to you that you love them not only to day, but every day!