The Day After Christmas

 Black Bodysuit// Embroidered Skirt// Over the Knee Boots (similar) // Kate Spade Carli (similar) 

Happy Monday everyone! I know, I know. You all were probably thinking I went to the "upper room" or got kidnapped or something, but none of that's true. I'm back! I just needed an extended break from social media and prolonged writing since finishing up my semester of graduates school. I actually ended up finishing this semester with all A's. In the past, I've always done my best in school when I'm extra busy. When I have extra time on my hands, I tend to lose my motivation to do my best in my studies. 

I hope you all are having a joyful time with your loved ones. I've been busy visiting family and friends since being on vacation from work/ school. I did some shopping, but nothing major. I window shopped for myself more than anything. I was able to pick up some great Christmas gifts for my family (post coming soon). 

But now to the main reason you clicked on this post! This is actually the outfit I wore on Christmas day. On Christmas morning, we fixed breakfast, opened presents, and then went to church. After church, we all gathered at my grandparents home to have our annual Christmas dinner. There was so much food: Macaroni and cheese, roast beef smothered in beer, collard greens, yams, hams, and just about every sweet you can think of!:) My favorite thing about Christmas is being around all my loved ones while thinking about how marvelous God is to bring His only son to seek and save lost souls.

About this outfit!;) I actually purchased it all from online stores. The black bodysuit was purchased from ASOS and it's by Boohoo. I ordered the size 2 (or small). My skirt is Goodnight Macaroon, and I'm wearing a small. My dark taupe boots are no other than my Joie Jemina over the knee boots. I think they are 60% off now. They go with just about every outfit. My purse is Kate Spade Cedar Street Cali in the color black., which I got on sale.

I hope everyone has a great rest of their week, and continue to rejoice in the fact that because He lives you (we) can face tomorrow! Hebrews 7:24:)

Holiday Parties

Red Coat// Multi-Print Sweater Dress (Mines Sold Out: Belk)// Black Booties// 

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great day! My day went by so fast! I went to bed last night at around 2AM and then I woke up at 5:45AM so I could be at work by 7:30AM. I spend my whole afternoon working on my graduate finals. Random Question: Am I the only person who dreams about projects and papers they've written right before they go to bed? I know. It's so BIZZARE!lol. But I'll finish an assignment, and then dream about what else I could've, should've added!

Now to this cute sweater dress! Even though I'm always doing some type of work, I do find time to have fun!lol. The other night, I went to a Christmas Dinner where there was a fish fry (the food was prepared in one room, and everyone else was in the other, so no we didn't leave smelling like seafood.lol). Anways, I decided to wear this cute sweater dress that I purchased from Belk at Haywood Mall in Greenville, SC. I'm not sure if there are anymore of these dresses in stock at the department stores, but when I looked online it was no longer listed. I paired this dress with black pantyhose, black booties, a black bag, and a bright red coat. The coat I linked is actually the Merlot shade, but in the stores there's bright red shades just like mines!:)

Let me know what Holiday plans you have in store for this month!

xoxo Stay Blessed

Tatiana:)

Burberry and Chloe' Dupes

White Blouse// Topshop Jeans// Black Booties// Plaid Scarf//Chloe' Marcie Bag// Similar

Happy Thursday! I hope everyone had a beautiful day! I woke up super earlier than usual to finish my graduates portfolio for one of my courses finals. I eventually finished, but was left with a terrible headache. I usually take Excedrin, but the caffeine in it makes me feel so nervous. Hopefully I can find something else to knock out these headaches. Maybe some natural remedies? If you know any, please let me know!;)

I love this little number I put together. I think it's so simple, but super flattering. It's an out fit that anyone could pull off. I paired my Express Portofino blouse with my Burberry dupe scarf. My black jeans are Topshop, but I was able to snatch them for only $18.95 one day at Nordstrom Rack in Greenville, SC. It was so strange because I've never seen Topshop jeans that cheap before. I went back the next day to see if I could find my cousin a pair, and they were all gone. My black booties are from Belk and they are about four inches tall. When wearing them, I don't realize how high up I am because they aren't hard to walk in. I'm usually a size 7, but I purchased them in a size 6.5 because they felt so loose in the 7. 

Now to my Chloe' Marcie dupe! I received this bag from one of my aunts for my birthday a few weeks ago. She wouldn't tell me where she purchased it, but I'm thinking either Belk, Dillard's or Macy's. It's a nice taupe color that goes so well with several of my outfits. If you know me, then you know I'm a sucker for cute little crossbody bags!:)

Let me know if you like seeing dupes of your favorite pricer brands!

xoxo Stay Blessed

Tatiana:)

Suede on Suede With Plaid

White Top//Jeans//Plaid Scarf (similar)//Suede Boots//Suede Bag// Earrings (similar)//Sunnies

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week. I've been through so much these past few days. I had an unsuccessful day yesterday, but through the grace of God things will work out for the better. Graduates school, working full-time, and other necessaries is so draining, but it could always be worse. A life not following my dreams would feel unprosperous at this point in my life.  

Now on to a more serious note, isn't this the cutest outfit!:) To let my scarf really pop and stand out, I decided to go with neutral colors for my shoes, bag, jeans, and top. The pink tartan plaid scarf was given to me for my birthday a few weeks ago from my best friend Precious. It's not the overly, bulky," I-just-pulled-my-blanket-off-the-bed-and-tied-it-around-my-neck" looking scarf. It's more of a "I'-need-something-cute-to-liven-up-my-basic-jeans-and-tee" kind of scarf"!:) 

My Carina over the knee taupe suede boots and my Anja' suede cross-body bag are from Goodnight Macaroon's 2016 Fall collection (birthday gifts). I've had my eyes on these boots and bag since the day Goodnight Macaroon came out with them. The boots are narrow calf friendly, but I do think they'll do just fine for regular calves. I ordered the size 37, but they were a little snug so I had to wear thick socks in them around the house before going out in them. I usually wear a 6.5US or 7US for reference. 

The Anja' bag looks like a Chole' Faye dupe. It's small, but big enough to hold your phone, small wallet, make up compact, lippies, and keys. In the picture it looks like a lavender color, but when it arrived it was more of a two-tones gray. I didn't mind because it goes great with the Carina suede boots. 

Let me know if you have any questions regarding this post or just hit me up with what you think!:)

xoxo Stay Bless, 

Tatiana :)

Monday After Thanksgiving

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had the best Thanksgiving with loved ones. I went to my mother's parents home to have Thanksgiving dinner. My aunts, uncles, and cousins all came. My mother actually cooked all the food. I've never been a turkey eater, but the one we had was so good. It had a cajun flavor to it, and was far from dry. We also had greens, macaroni and cheese, ham, dressing/stuffing, gravy, and apply pie!:) Last year, I helped make vegan dishes, which everyone loved. Next year, I plan to do the same, except I might still need to have that juicy, cajun turkey!

Now to this outfit, this is one of my favorite dresses in my closet. I love how modest it is without making me look like an early 20th century mid-western woman. It has a solid color slip underneath and it hits right above my knees. I paired this dress with my always classy over the knee Joie Jemina boots, and my Aldo cross body bag. 

I hope everyone has a great week, and remember to work hard, but don't forget to find time for enjoyment!;)

Casual Weather Sweater

Off the Shoulder Sweater//Jeans//Over the Knee Boots

Happy Thursday! I'm so excited that the weekend is almost here! Let's jump right into details of this outfit. I've always been obsessed with off the shoulder sweaters. I think they give just enough sexy while still being modest. I purchased my sweater from Nordstrom Rack and the brand is Melrose and Market. There were a variety of sizes in store, but I couldn't find the exact sweater online, so I linked some very similar styles. I paired my over the knee suede black boots with this outfit because I felt like it really complemented the earthly tone of the sweater. I purchased them at Francesca's at Haywood Mall. They are currently less than $60 compared to $88. 

Today's daily verse is coming from Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength"!:)

What I Did for My Birthday!?!

Happy Wednesday! Even though my birthday was November 9th (last week), I figured I would do a post and tell you all what I did for my birthday. I had been  planning for my birthday celebration for months. A group of friends and I were taking a cruise, having a dinner party, and then relaxing on some warm island. None of this happened. I had work overload and no time to take off or plan such an extravagant birthday celebration. But, this coming summer 2017, we are definitely going to have a blast.

On Sunday, I had an after church luncheon at Applebees (I wrote about what I ate here). My grandparents, aunts, uncles, my immediate family, and close friends Alexia and Whitney were able to attend. I figured since my birthday was in the middle of the week, most of my loved ones would be working rather too late to attend my birthday dinner.

Photo taken downtown Greenville, SC

On the day of my birthday, I took the day to relax. I slept in and had a spa day at home. Later that evening, I met with my family, Precious (sister), and Sterling (friend), to have dinner at Smoke on the Water. I ordered a portobello mushroom sandwich. It was good, but I felt like it was a little too much vinegar for my liking. I prefer The Trappe Door's portobello mushroom sandwiches more!

Smoke on the Water's lights were too dimmed to take a birthday photo :(

My family and friends got me to sweetest gifts. I haven't had a TV in my bedroom in a long time because the one I had in college broke, and I just never found a reason to replace it since I barely watch TV. Well, my parents and brother brought me a flat screen TV. I also received beautiful roses, a bracelet made by Nepali women (post coming soon), a very chic plaid scarf, large new coffee cup, beautiful jewelry, and money with cards!:)

Today's bible verse is coming from the book of James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of lights with who there is no variation or shadow due to change",

Free People Cream Off the Shoulder

Free People Sweater, here//Jeans//Pumps//Bag//Pearls, here (mines are old)

Happy Tuesday beautiful children of God! Let's get straight to the post, I love this outfit so much! I had been in search of a cream off the shoulder sweater for quite some time now, but none of them fit me as cozy as this Free People off the shoulder one. I actually found it at Nordstrom Rack for less than $55. I decided to keep it casual since it is Tuesday. I paired it with my AE jeans (I have more than 1 pair), my quilted cross body bag, and my Aldo nude pumps. I did fancy-it-up by putting on my pearls!;) Since jeans aren't allowed to teach in (only special occasions), I wore my Old Navy black pixie pants with my black ballet flats. I wore my cargo vest on top to hide my bare shoulders!:)

Today's bible verse is coming from Proverbs 31:30
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Stay true to who you are and never sacrifice who you are for anyone.
Stay true to our faithful God!:)