Southern Sunset Simplicity

 Embroidery Dress // Suede Belt // Suede Booties // Red bag

Happy Friday everyone! I can't believe we have only three more days until Christmas. I'm looking forward to receiving all of my family and friends Christmas gifts in the mail today. I purchased a few essential gifts a couple of weeks ago, but the items I'm expecting today are the "important" gifts!:)

Southern, sunset, simplicity...I just had to use alliterations to describe this dress. At first, I was a little skeptical about this dress because even though it's an extra small the fit was really loose and unflattering on my frame. To make this dress fit my body shape, I decided to wear one of my wide waist belts to cinch in the waist. I think it did the trick!:) I put my cognac booties with this dress, which gives the outfit an almost western vibe. My overall favorite part about this dress is the colorful embroidery that compliments the burnt orange tone of the dress.

Today's bible verse comes from Romans 12:9, "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."

Stay Blessed,
xoxo
Tatiana:)

Cold Shoulder Cream Sweater

Sweater (mine are sold out) // Jeans (mine are from the thrift Store) // Booties // Bag (mine is vintage)

It felt so good to wake up and not have anywhere to go this morning. I love getting up and teaching everyday, but all my fellow teachers can attest that we need a couple of weeks to recuperate from the busyness of being a teacher.

Now to this outfit, for the past couple of years, I was completely opposed to the idea of wearing a sweater with my shoulders out. I could never find a cold shoulder sweater that complimented by shoulders, so I just deemed the style as ridiculous. But, then I found this cold shoulder sweater at TJ Maxx for only $14.99. I fell completely in love with the thickness and durable material that I purchased it right away. My cognac booties were $9 at Gabes and my Dooney & Burke bag along with my American Eagle denims were purchased at a local thrift store for less than $25. My total outfit cost less than $55.

Today's bible verse comes from Isaiah 43:2, "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with

thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Whatever you do, do it with the Lord directing your path. He will protect you according to His will.

Stay Blessed,

xoxo

Tatiana :)

Altar'd State Embroidered Dress

 Embroidery Dress // Booties // Bag (mines an older version)
Happy Wednesday! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with many accomplishments. For today's post, I am wearing a baby doll embroidered dress that I purchased along with another embroidered dress from Altar'd State about two weeks ago. I love the lace details on the shoulders of this dress along with the simplicity of the overall look. I paired this dress with my Express booties (purchased from Gabes for $9:) and my Coach copper-colored saddlebag. This dress can be worn for so many different occasions like date night, church, or even work.

Today's bible verse comes from 1John 3:18, "My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth."

Stay Blessed,
xoxo
Tatiana:)

Pink and Plaid

Dress // Scarf // Heels // Bag (green sold out)
Hey everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week so far. Today is the day before Christmas break begins, so I couldn't be anymore excited! Most of you probably don't know, but this is my official first year as an ELA teacher. I was a substitute teacher and a graduate student for two years after I graduated from college, so I was already used to being extra busy. So far, my first year has been awesome (except for the mental exhaustion from juggling grad. school work with lesson plans). Next semester I have only one more course until I officially have my masters degree, which means more time to blog after work (yayyy)!

Now to this outfit. This season, I have fallen in love with bright colors mixed with plaid. My best friend brought me this plaid scarf last year and the block heels were purchased at the beginning of the school year for work. The only new item I'm wearing is my bold pink dress. When I first saw this dress, I just knew I had to have it. It's affordable, it fits well, and it's pink!:)

Just like in all my past blog post, I like to leave you with a bible verse that I've come across or that's been on my mind lately. Today's bible verse comes from Isaiah 32:17, "The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever."

Stay Blessed,
xoxo
Tatiana:)