Wednesday November 12th, 2014

Fashion

Today I’m wearing one of my favorite jackets. I love the texture. I picked this one up at Ross a few weeks ago (Ross is a total hit or miss). This funky jacket paired with a classic white chiffon shirt.. Perfect combo. Happy Wednesday!

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Jacket: Ross / Shirt: Forever 21 / Jeans: Top Shop for Nordstorm / Purse: Rebecca Minkoff / Boots: Steve Madden / Earrings: Macy’s / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Aviators 58 mm

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Monday November 10th, 2014

Fashion

I hope everyone had a great relaxing weekend. 🙂 Today I’m wearing one of my favorite dresses! This is a great dress to wear with or without tights. I find myself wearing tights a lot these days. Why? Because everything is so dang short! So when you have a dress that may be a little too short… Throw on some tights! Happy Monday!

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Photography: Abbey Burge Photography

Dress: Nordstorm / Tights: Target / Booties: BCBG / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Friday November 7th, 2014: Better Together Sermon Series

Favorite Fridays

Happy Friday! This week I touched on this topic, Better Together, and I just wanted to share another resource for those looking for more info about it! I would check out Northplace Church Podcasts to get all the sermons! They are all awesome and I’ve honestly learned so much about being intentional about relationships as well as the importance of relationships. Check out the link below to the sermons!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/northplace-church-sundays/id270246356?mt=2

Thursday November 6th, 2014: Together We’re Better

Devotions

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Happy Thursday! On Tuesday I shared part one to this topic. Check that out here! Over the past few weeks I’ve been spending a lot of time investing in relationships. I’ve been intentional about spending time with my friends. I’ve been intentional about spending time with my parents. I’ve been intentional about spending time with God. Why? Because relationships are CRUCIAL!! They are so important to life. In fact they are vital!

“And the Lord said ‘It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” Genesis 2:18 NLT

This isn’t just talking about marriage. God clearly states that it’s not good for man to be alone and that we need companions. Why?

“Two people can accomplish more than twice as one; they get a better return for their labor.” Genesis 4:9 NLT

We can accomplish more together!

“Then make me truly happy by agreeing with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose.” Philippians 2:4 NLT

We make God happy when we agree with each other, love each other, AND work together! God loves to see us in relationship with each other.

So are you going to be intentional with your relationships today? Are you going to agree with each other, love each other, and work together? I challenge you to call, text, or message someone you haven’t talked to in the past few weeks or months. Try to restore that relationship or just simply offer a sweet word of encouragement. Relationships are important to life and you NEED them! Remember that. 🙂

Wednesday November 5th, 2014

Fashion

It finally feels like fall and I am loving it. Today I’m wearing a really simple outfit. All it is is a sweater and fun scarf. I love this scarf because it just adds a little sass to the outfit. Also I’m loving this sweater and you will see me wearing it often! Happy Wednesday!

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Photography: Abbey Burge Photography

Sweater: Nordstorm / Pants: Old Navy / Scarf: J-Crew / Shoes: Tory Burch / Earrings: Sam Moon / Necklace: Kelly’s Treasure

Tuesday November 4th, 2014: Why We Need Each Other

Devotional

Over the past few weeks my church has been in this series called “Better Together.” I’ve really enjoyed it and I really noticed how applicable it is to my life! The whole idea is that we are better together… Each week has touched on a few different reasons why we’re Better Together. Robert Madu came a few weeks ago and preached fire! The idea of the message is that in order for us to have a team, is we have to identify who we really are. Check out this message.  Happy Tuesday!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-youve-got/id270246356?i=320293212&mt=2

Monday November 3rd, 2014

Fashion

Happy Monday! I seriously can’t believe that it is already November………. Also I can’t believe I turn 18 on Thursday… So on to what I’m wearing today before I start crying. I’m wearing this fun printed dress. I paired this dress with my favorite boots. I put on some tights with it but it also looks great without the tights. Have a great day!

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Photography: Abbey Burge Photography

Dress: Forever 21 / Tights: Target / Boots: Frye / Necklace: Kelly’s Treasures

Wednesday October 29th, 2014

Fashion

Hello! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite outfits yet… Overalls X Chunky sweater… Heart eyes, heart eyes, heart eyes. 🙂 I picked these overalls up a few months back and had a hard time finding the right shirt to go underneath them. I’m so glad I found this classic white sweater because it’s perfect for them. Happy Wednesday! 🙂

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Photography: Abbey Burge Photography

Sweater: Nordstorm / Overalls: Nordstorm / Shoes: Steve Madden / Watch: Michael Kors / Earrings: Sam Moon / Necklace: Dogearred ‘Karma’

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Tuesday October 28th, 2014: Rest In You

Devotions

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” Saint Augustine

This is one of my favorite quotes. God made us to long for Him. He created us with a hole on our heart that only He could fulfill. Have you ever wondered why that guy never made you completely happy or why those material things didn’t bring you the lasting joy you thought it would. That’s because we keep trying to shove iPhones, friendships, food, or twitter popularity in a hole only God can fill. He is the only one who can fill the hole completely. Those other things may seem like they can fit in the hole but after a while you realize you’re still unhappy and unfulfilled.

“He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 NASB

So how you do find true rest, happiness, and completeness? God. He is the only thing that can give you the rest you’re looking for. Let Him have your relationships. You can’t work them out on your own. Give Him your future. It’s His plan anyway. Give Him your worries. He’s got you. Rest in Him because you will not find rest until you do.

Just let it go. Give it to Him. He didn’t create you to do this on your own. He’s here for you. So what are you going to hand over today?

“Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what he has made crooked?” Ecclesiastes 7:13 NLT 

Monday October 27th, 2014

Fashion

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Today I’m wearing this beautiful tan chiffon shirt. A few weeks ago I was at Charming Charlie’s (which I don’t usually shop there because overwhelms me) and found this really cute shirt! They had a lot of cute tops. My friend Kylie picked this out for me and I knew I had to get it. I love the birds because I wouldn’t normally buy something with that pattern on it.

Also… I’ve been wanting these boots for YEARS. And this year I was in the market for a new pair of riding boots and my mom so graciously bought these bad boys for me. I’m so in love so you’ll be seeing them a lot in the future. 🙂

Thanks for reading.

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Photography: Abbey Burge Photography

Shirt: Charming Charlie’s / Jeans: 7 For All Mankind / Boots: Frye / Purse: Michael Kors / Necklace: J-Crew and Dogearred ‘Karma’ / Watch: Fossil