Serendipity

According to the dictionary serendipity is a happy accident. To be more specific it is an occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. After a tumultuous year in 2012 I finally feel as if I have turned over a new leaf. Finally, I have encountered bliss and happiness in not just my professional life but my personal life as well.   Many people don't believe in good luck or things of that nature but I always remain open to all possibilities. For the most part I have become more optimistic and have gained more confidence in myself. Plenty of times I have limited myself because I cared too much of what people think of me, but eventually you realize you are unhappy and just delaying your destiny. Believing in my dreams and not being afraid of what people think of me was the first step in the right direction for me. Even if you do not believe in good luck or serendipity this series of happy accidents in the past few months have brought me much joy and I encourage you to open up you heart to all the possibilities.

Dress: Forever 21

Vest: Gap (old/diy)

Boots: Calvin Klein

Bag: Abercrombie 

Bracelet: Pandora

Dirty lil Hippie

Happy Sunday!

My hair is currently in the dirty hippie stage because it is a zillion different colors. However, I am leaving my hair be in order to nurse my poor distressed strands back to health. I just love dying my hair so much, but I try to take very good care of it as much as possible. Hair masques, leave in conditioner, and protective styling; you name it I practice it. 

Also, I snagged this top from my school's career center. They were giving away donated business attire and I snagged two tops. They kind of have that elementary school teacher circa 1999 vibe but I totally love it. Besides, free clothes are always good.

Be Blessed Creeps!

Top: Old Coldwater Creek

Dress: Old Navy

Tights: Calvin Klein

Necklace and earrings: Thrifted

Shoes: Pink and Pepper

All makeup: Lancome

Like A Diamond...

It is true when you look good you feel good. My health has been on a serious roller coaster ride, in addition to the emotional turmoil I have been experiencing some days I just do not care. However, dressing up just changes my mood. Also, I am starting to realize that taking my health seriously is very important and avoiding the doctor is never ever the answer ladies! Truth is grief and mourning come in emotional waves and no matter how much you want to shut down, it is important to continue to push through  in order for you to heal. It is not an easy process, and every person is different but do not avoid your feelings ever.

As for these hot pants, I love them so much. They make me feel like a human disco ball. Not to mention I loved that all my professors looked twice when I walked into class. My advisor teased me about my glittery shorts but little did she know Saturday Night Fever is one of my favorite movies. Although it is freezing here in Potsdam, NY I couldn't resist the urge to put on my fancy pants. Nothing a pair of handy dandy tights can not fix.

Have a great week lovers!!!

Coat: old Anne Klein

Jewelry: Thrifted locally in Potsdam, NY

Shorts: Bebe

Tights & Boots: Calvin Klein

Top: Old Navy

Backpack: Coach

Hot Pants

This look is about three weeks old. Unfortunately, the North Country is starting to get really cold.

In all honesty I am ready for snow! I love when it snows here its much more beautiful than when it snows in NYC. It is cleaner and just full of natural beauty; the river freezes over and the funny thing is it isn't that cold.

I wore this look to my roommates birthday party. It had been pretty warm that week so I wanted to wear shorts one last time. Also I purchased these lovely Calvin Klein boots from Hautelook. They are a lovely company with not just great service but awesome social media responses. They always have amazing flash sales, I just made my second purchase. Its one of my new guilty pleasures. Thank God I did because now a cold front has swept us.

Lastly, I want to send my love and care to all the families on the East Coast affected by hurricane sandy.

As a member of the NYC community I am spreading the word, if you would like to donate anything to the affected peoples of hurricane sandy click the link below.

American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief

Jacket: Old

Shorts: TJ Maxx

Top: Gifted

Boots: Calvin Klein

Pumpkin Spice

As you can see I love October. Just kidding, I did not intentionally dress like a jack o lantern, but I am so excited for Halloween. However, October is also Hispanic Heritage Month which as you may not know is my culture. I always celebrate my culture, but I love it when universities embrace celebrations like this.

Although, this skirt is one of my summer staples I decided to transition it into fall. As much as I love wearing dark colors I am trying to spice up my wardrobe. I love having accents or pops of color, not necessarily brights. My style has been evolving and I think writing this blog has had plenty to do with it. Sharing looks with men and women as well as reading your lovely comments encourages me to step out and try new things.  Thank you for your inspiration!

PS Would you creeps like one beauty post a week??

Creep On!

Skirt: Gap

Shirt: Old Navy

Jacket: Old (Marshall's)

Tights: Calvin Klein

Boots: BCBGeneration

In Honor of Hispanic Heritage month here are my favorite Latina Fashion Icons!

 Zoe Saldana

 Rita Hayworth

 Carolina Herrera

 Nina Garcia

Joan Smalls

Bumble Bee

To get the look I used:

• Lancome Star Bronzer in Sunkiss
• Lancome Tropiques Minerale Bronzing Brush
• Lancome Blush Subtil in Rose Romantique
• Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in Fleur de Lis
• Lancome Color Design Palette in Blush Sweetness

Creep On!!!

Sweater: Calvin Klein

Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch

Power Puff

Good Morning!!

Finally, my hair can fit in a ponytail!! So excited, when I had long hair I loved wearing my hair in a bun, but my little puff shall do for now. Unlike some ladies, dresses are my comfort zone. I am the girl that when I want to get out of the door quickly I will throw on a dress. Not to mention maxi dresses are just so laidback and can easily be dressed up or dressed down. To make it more office appropriate I threw on this sweater to cover up my tattoos. I hate that I can not show my tattoos in the work place espeially when women walk around with these too small skirts that half ther ass is hanging out! AHHHH that makes my darn blood boil.

I know it is summer and bright colors are the norm, but after seeing the fall runway shows I am addicted to plum and other dark lip shades. I love the way it looks on my skin and I find it extremely sexy. I just love the darkness in life all year round...I guess thats the one staple in my style is keeping my makeup either simple or a little dark i.e smokey eye or dark lips and loads of mascara.

Creep On!

Sweater: Calvin Klein

Dress: Gap

Lipstick: Estee Lauder

Mascara: Benefit