Looking Back & Blogger Meet-Up

2015 wasn't my favorite year if I'm going to be frank. Not to say that it was terrible, or that some personal growth didn't occur because I believe that every year we are alive is a chance for self-improvement. But it was a bit lackluster. Not much changed in my world, aside from watching dear friends get married, continuing to help at-risk children through my work, and teaching my puppy to better behave herself. That was a feat in itself!

I have gotten closer to a point where I feel more comfortable in my own skin, albeit there's always something to complain about. I think I stayed true to my personal style - classic pieces with fun accessories thrown into the mix to keep things fresh. Here are my gems from 2015.

If you have questions on anything you've seen, let me know in the comments and I'll be sure to answer them!

One last thing that just happened and that was a definite highlight of my year was meeting some new (and true) blogging friends last week. Caryl flew in to visit family, Rachelle, Charnele, and Daphnee came from Miami on vacation, and Gina was sweet enough to pick the spot for this momentous occasion! I can't recap the experience as brilliantly as they have, but I do want to share a few pictures from the lunch. 

Pacific Coast Grill

Photo c/o Gina

We devoured the creme brulee

Rachelle, Caryl, Gina

Added in these lovely ladies, Daphnee on the left and Charnele next to me

Then, Rachelle did something epic. She became my photographer! Move over Nate :)

She let me borrow her sunglasses

Thank you Rachelle!

Pretty good, right?! I really hope we can all get together again next year because our personalities mesh so well and I truly adore these women. 

I truly adore all of you too. Thank you so much for another year of supporting this little blog, and for bringing me so much joy. I started this journey years ago, and although blogging has changed tremendously and I've struggled to keep up, I still love it more than ever. I hope 2016 is fruitful for us all. More to come...

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California Christmas

Wearing //

Express moto jacket, similar

Zara cami, similar

Loft jeans

Sole Society sandals, similar, love these

Michael Kors bag

Kendra Scott bracelet 

(great for small wrists)

It seems that most parts of the country experienced a Cali Christmas too. With record highs on the east coast, I actually saw on the news that the west coast was colder! That's just plain strange. I found reactions mixed on social media. Some of you loved the warmth, while others had a little trouble getting into the spirit this year without the snow. I'd probably fall into the latter, being that I've only been to the snowy mountains a handful of times. My first encounter was at eighteen! Talk about being sheltered much. I can only dream of one day going on vacation and experiencing the beauty of a white Christmas. I hope everyone made the best of it anyway. Mine was very relaxing. I got the chance to meet and hang out with some amazing bloggers that I consider friends. I'll share more on that later, but check out Caryl's post in the meantime if you haven't already!

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Pops of Red

Merry Christmas eve everyone! I hope you're enjoying time with family and friends. This is just a quick little post featuring a color that I've been reaching for as a vibrant accent to my outfits. Red has never been my first choice to wear, probably because it stands out so much and I'm the type who likes to blend in. It's a power color for sure, so I've shied away from it until recently. Of course it's perfect for the holidays, but it's also a great way to add interest to an otherwise neutral or basic outfit. I like it to be the focal point of my look, whether it be on my lips, nails, handbag, or even my favorite suede skirt. I let it stand out, and keep everything else more subdued. 

What do you think? Are you loving this color as much as I am?

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