Little life updates

One thing I love is the feeling of spring and this past weekend I noticed the change in the temps thus making me super excited for spring and the temperatures. This past weekend I decided to do a little bit of a renovation on my room and my space. And let me be the first to tell you I am slightly obsessed. Simple little changes can go and make this biggest difference when it comes to one's life. 

Today I wanted to round up some of my very favorite things I am crushing on right now for the change of the season and to refresh my spaces, in and out of my closet. I have had my eye on that Cult-Gaia bag for some serious time now! And with a credit, It has been killing me to just not splurge on this babe! I also have been hunting and really wanting a smaller ginger pot for remotes and to hold things in it. I have been searching for so long now to find the perfect one! Additionally, I am loving espadrilles and when I saw there is so many product extensions of the previous espadrilles from last season, and I am loving them. These babes are under $180 and are a total bargain if you ask me.  

I linked tons of my favorite refresh pieces for right now, below! I am so excited to 

Lets play catch up!

Grab your fav cup of coffee and or wine or even favorite takeout to read this incredibly long post today! I feel that since I share so much with you on social media and here that it is only right at times to play catch up, be honest and say what is going on in my life! I have in the past been open to these things. However, when I woke up this morning I felt the need to be open, share and create that relationship with you guys more.

So whats going on Vic?

Well, last Thursday I started back to class full time and it's always a challenging first week. Since I basically went to class on Thursday and had no class on Friday, I spent the majority of my Friday in the office for my internship. When I started class on Thursday I was put into a class on a Thursday evening for me I was aiming for the goal of taking the class online. So after having a huge discussion with my professor she told me to go and basically have my supervisor supply an email for her and she would happily change it. If you did not know this about me I am organized down to everything I hate when something is not in my control and or my hands. So basically this made me feel insane. And to be honest it still is. So that is one major event that has been happening.

Next is being back in school, and if you are like why does this stress you out?? the answer is college is mad stressful. Especially because I am starting to feel the pressure mount for jobs, internships and the next steps. I have increasingly been getting nervous when it came to these next chapters of my life. Right now I am batteling between staying an extra 6 months just to get my Masters or to just leave and start on with my endeavours in the world. 

Now onto my internship. Yes, I am currently interning for 240 hours in a semester that right now is making up 19 hrs a week. I have not been in for a week and I can tell you with confidence I am tired beyond words. And I am still working my other job. So we can all say Victoria is going slightly crazy this semester! Trying to balance life, work and so much more. I feel as though being a person on social media I should share these things of what is actually is going on in my life. Life is about growth and finding new things out.

Additionally, I want to be that person that can help you in any way when it comes to the search for a internship or just advice! Please always know that you can send me an email and or comment below! I would LOVE to chat with you all! 

Pink Disco Shoes

If this post has you confused then I know I did something right here. 

YES, you read that first sentence perfectly. Truth is when I saw these pink perfection booties I KNEW I needed to add them to my closet and not just come back and hope they are still there making it fate. NOPE, I grabbed these babes and ran to the register! There is something about pink recently for me that is making its dramatic ways back into my closet. Before I hated any form of pink and thought that I looked horrid as sin in it. But since the great chop of 2017 as we can remember I have drastically fell back in love with pink! (odd right) 

I purchased this awesome as crap , (yes new proper adult word) skirt a few months ago from Tj Maxx. Since then I have worn it a few times from here and there. What I adored about it is the tieing feature on the side! So freaking cute, and making it flexible for many different ways to wear. I decided to break up the pink and black combo with some jean texture! 

What is a go-to color you guys are loving recently?? 

How to stay warm and fashionable

Things that I hate more than anything... being cold. 

This year has been no exception when it comes to a cold and uncontrollable winter. It really has made me need to find new ways to remain stylish yet warm throughout these climates. I wanted to reintroduce into my wardrobe the idea of overalls! Many people find this trend to be just a summer and or spring outfit. But in all honesty, they are an essential to one's wardrobe and with that, I love them even more!!! These babes I have on I have had for roughly a year. And I got these overalls from SheIn. In no way is this sponsored I legit found a perfect pair without having to invest a ton of money into a pair. Deal if you ask me! 

I linked a bunch of awesome layer-able overalls to invest into and or just purchase to see if you would want to invest. 

Back to essentials

 If we can be honest, I am over winter. Yesterday Connor was telling me to go visit his friend in Florida it would be roughly 150 bucks and I was SOLD. I am tired of jeans and boots and feeling like a fat lard of tub. That is why I was actually pumped when I was able to get out this past weekend and wear normal or subnormal clothing. Because to be super honest nothing is worse than the cold, nothing. 

One thing I absolutely love in this world is new balance shoes. YES, you heard me 100% correctly. I love new balances. There is something about the versatility of an outfit these shoes can create. And for me a versatile piece of clothing is something I love more than anything. Connor got me these babes for Christmas and ill be honest I am obsessing over them! They are perfect for me and they fit my wardrobe perfectly. The rose gold accents are darling and the dark blue is a refreshing feel! 

How to buy designer items on a budget

Quite possibly one the most frequently asked questions from myself and from others is how do afford designer pieces. It's an honest and whole question to ask. Ask my dad says to the man that enters the door make sure you make enough money to support her shopping addiction. Well yes he is correct but also I don't just buy to buy. Instead, if I see an "investment piece" as I call it and I desire to own it. I get "real". What would I have to spend what is the max ill pay etc. 

Personally, I am becoming a budgeter when it comes to my finances. At times I find clothing and other things to be such a waste in one's wardrobe. However I will go and splurge on accessories, those consist of, bags, clutches, jewelry scarfs etc. Mostly because the resale value of those are amazing and you know you can double the value and profit. (If we can't tell here I am in fact business savvy when it comes to my wardrobe.) 

I also am a huge fan of the concept designer second hand. Yes, sites like Tradsey, and the Real Real and even Poshmark are ones that take up space on my phone. Because nothing is better than scoring a good pair of Chanel flats for half of the price. I am an actual regular on these sites. For me, I take the time to observe the item I want and the prices and then I watch and compare. 

But what about it being second hand? 

To me, second-hand designer is actually super cool? I find it to have meaning and almost a purpose. I love the idea of someone buying something and it going to this amazing home and being able to have another life to it! I mean isn't that what it is all about? 

However, I don't break my mold about finding pieces that are essentials and pieces that I will wear and use in my closet every day! 

Let me know if you guys would like to see more posts like this! 

My best advice when organzing

Ahhhh new year much organization. 

Let's be honest we all make this wild assumption and goal to get as clean as we can in the new year. I a no exception I love being clean and organized. I have spent the majority of this week cleaning, throwing and re-organizing. I even purchased new furniture it's a new year and why should we not feel confident in our spaces? I mean confidence equals success and more ideas! At least if you ask me that's what I believe the purpose is! 

So today I decided to round up some of my very favorite products that I own and use every day to help with the organization! 

Why I love Acrylic...
I love acrylic organizers I actually ordered this awesome makeup storage one! It really helped me with getting my crap together and helped me to get rid of what I didn't need when it came to makeup! Not only that but the hangers above I use on my rack and I LOVE.  One of my biggest recommendations is finding stuff that complements one's decor! And these guys are perfect to own in general it makes it so easy to find the pieces you want and the pieces you need to get you out of the door.

 What else do I love? 
Closet organization... I have a very small closet so I turn to getting a lot in a small space. That is an understatement. I depend on folding knits, storage and pure organization to get my stuff where it needs to go!

Finally the PURGE: 

YA you heard me! I love love love throwing out unnecessary things. Especially when it comes to makeup! Because truthfully I never knew how much crap I had and nothing was more refreshing then when I threw half of it away and let the new in! So that is some food for thought on the idea of PURGING. It welcomes in the new and lets go of the old! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Friday and the best weekend to the start of the new year!!!

2018 #Goals Goals GOALS

I am a pure set in her way kinda girl that believes in pure goals. In college we learn goal setting from day one! As a young millennial, I feel as though we are in one of the most competitive generations ever. Blogging, job search, internship and even every day can seem like a true challenge and competition. Truthfully I feel it is this way because of the way we set our goals. I'm also the first to admit that I HATE setting goals for the new year. I feel as though I can follow through with them and then I fail miserably. 

However turning 21 last year and feeling like I can balance wayyyyy too much in life where as in previous years I could not. I felt like opening up about my goals. 

Getting to that 10K 

YA you heard me! One thing I have a major goal of is finally hitting that magic number. I know that so many people have told me that hitting that number is the golden ticket and then after that it's easy cruising. Truthfully I just want to prove to myself! Last year in the new year I had 2k I grew a dramatic 6K. Mindblown when Connor and myself did the math, not only that but it made me really proud! I want to reach this goal I pray I can! 

Get that job

Many bloggers want to make a livelihood off blogging. I LOVE blogging but I am the first to admit to you there is in fact, an oversaturated market of bloggers. Constantly competing to be the best and to get to the golden pot. I am in college and I am in fact excited to be offered that first job. I have worked and balanced so much for three years and with a year until graduation, I am pumped to say I want that job and or internship. My main goal is to score a job that I LOVE and or enjoy and if that fails well I have backups! 

Speaking of backups I want to explore.... Opening a Business 

 Ya, I have thought out this for a few times throughout 2017! I really want to open something I know what I want to do and where I want to do it and why. I can not believe how well received this has been thought-out the community. Telling people how I have thought about this it makes them excited. I am super open to this idea, I have even opened up a business plan. 

Finally, explore #BBG 

I have heard so many good things about this program! I have seen so many before and after's and I would love to explore this option. I feel like I need an outlet more to help with my stress and everyday life. I spend so much time running around, I want to take 28 minutes out of my day to workout and train and to eat more properly! I will check back in!