Cabana Ready

Goodmorning my loves! I was hoping for another snow day today, but doesn't look

like that is going to happen! However, on my snow day yesterday, I found these fabulous 

Cabana Ready Maxi's! How perfect would they be with an adorable fedora, 

some flip flops,  aviators, and the perfect beach tote?!  

I know recently I have posted a lot about Spring/Summer, 

(as I diagnosed myself with SAD-Season Affective Disorder, lol)

but boy do I get more and more ready for it everyday!

Polka Dots + Wind Blown Hair

We haven't gotten any snow YET, but boy is the wind bad!!

I was totally prepared leaving the house this morning for snow, rain, and ice

but we haven't even seen a drop of ANYTHING!!!

It has been nice not having school today, I headed up to

chat and take photos with the fabulous Hannah for her store, Gallery Boutique
(ps. she is about to have a SNOW SALE, stay tuned), 

went to Chipotle, and now, just waiting for the "Winter Storm of 2014."

I could really use just one more snow day :)

Polka Dot Jacket: Gallery Boutique

Monogrammed Button Down: ℅ Oh Sew Cute

Black Leggings: Gap

Black Scarf: World Market

Hoop Earrings: Cartier

Rain Boots: Hunter

ps.  Because we had such a fun, fabulous SNOW DAY at Gallery Boutique taking
pictures of the NEW ARRIVALS & listening to Backstreet Boys,
HERE is a 20% off coupon code for you, just be sure to enter the code "SNOWDAY".

Warm Winter

I am OBSESSED with this romper and clutch that I got to sneak 

in this week.  I cannot believe it was in the 60's today and tomorrow classes 

are ALREADY canceled and we are getting a winter mix! BRR!

Black Lace Romper: ℅ Rolling Rack Boutique

Panama Hat: Blue Harbour

Chevron Clutch: ℅ Sew Sarah R

Layered Necklace: ℅ Alison Jordan, Similar 

Grey Peep Toe Pumps: Steve Madden, Similar

PS. You have until the END of January to use the code: "RETAILTHERAPIST"

when checking out at Rolling Rack Boutique for 10% off your entire purchase!


ONE more thing…
A few weeks ago I was able to judge the Miss St. James High School Pageant and boy were there some GREAT contestants. We were blown away during interviews by the passion that Aubree Johnson not only had for music, but her school and peers too. It is such a beautiful thing to see the youth of today having something to live for and a drive to inspire others. Aubree received a Golden Ticket at The American Idol Experience and on the 29th is going to compete for America's Got Talent! She needs us to subscribe to her music channel on Youtube! Below is the song she sang the night we saw here and blew us away! Aubree won "Best in Talent" and "Miss St. James High School." I believe with my whole heart this girl is going places!! Please, take a listen below and make sure you subscribe! 
Lets help her make her dreams come true! 

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

For Her:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 (Take a weekend trip to New York or Miami)
For Him:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 (Pick your guys favorite band, go see them) / 8 / 9 (What guy doesn't like Patron?)

A Cheetah Dress

As if this dress isn't only my favorite print, 

I AM IN LOVE with the pop of coral accessories!!
Hope this makes your HUMP day a little better, it sure does mine :)

Cheetah Dress: Rolling Rack Boutique

Coral Necklace: NOJ Boutique

Coral Clutch: ℅ Gallery Boutique

Coral Flats: Frye

ps. IF YOU HAVEN'T REGISTERED (ps. you can more than once) 

TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD TO ROLLING RACK BOUTIQUE, 

DO SO NOW:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Weather Outside is Frightful...

I know, I know, I know the weather is going to get 

super cold, but ah, these earrings!!

  

Half Button Down: NY&Co, Similar
Boyfriend Jeans: ASOS
Earrings: Lisi Lerch (TDF!)
Gold Bracelet: ℅ Alison Jordan :)
Nude Heels: Tessa
Purse: Chanel, Similar

Ooh La La

Ah, my first presentation of the semester on

"What do you want do when you graduate?"

What better way to present what I want to do when I graduate

than in this fashion forward fabulous outfit?!
Ps. Sorry it was SO bright out today but loved how the
photos turned out.

Ooh La La Top: Bou'Tiki
Houndstooth Pants: ℅ Paige Said So
Spiked Heels: Christian Louboutin (DYING for this color)
Chunky Necklace: Bijuju

Having A Moment | Denim Jacket

I know, I know this outfit is pushing it, 

but hey it's 60 degrees out today and I just got this adorable 

dress and necklace in the mail! Do I have any more explaining to do :)

Orange Dress: c/o Kash Collection
Jean Jacket: Gap
Belt: The Foxy Lady (It's actually a necklace, just turned it into a belt)
Earrings: Bou'Tiki
Necklace: c/o The Giving Keys
Boots: Chinese Laundry

PS. How BEAUTIFUL is this "Inspire" Key Necklace?!

I am so honored and blessed to be able to spread the story of 

The Giving Keys on my blog.  The Giving Keys was started with a New York hotel room key. 

Caitlin Crosby, founder of The Giving Keys, wore the key as a necklace and 

had the idea to start engraving old, used keys with inspirational words. 

Realizing that in a way we are all like these keys - unique, flawed, scarred,

and at risk of being discarded - Caitlin began encouraging people to wear 

and embrace the message on their key necklace.

The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness to make 

jewelry out of repurposed keys that get sold and shared around the world. 

Each key is unique and carries a message like HOPE, STRENGTH, DREAM or COURAGE. 

When the wearer of the key encounters someone else who needs the message on the key, 

they give it away and then send us the story of their key being paid forward.

Today, the products are sold in over 200+ stores in the US and internationally.

The Giving Keys now has 10 employees that they are trying to transition out of 

homelessness.  They have helped them open bank accounts, provided them

with financial planning support and helped them get their own apartments and support themselves.

Start your journey today by ordering YOUR key.

When you get your key, you must give it away at some point to a person

you feel needs the message.  Then post your story to their website.   

You can read more stories here.

Headbands of Hope

How pretty are these headbands?! Well, they have an ever prettier story!

Recently, I learned about an organization called Headbands of Hope.

Since 2012, Headbands of Hope has been able to distribute headbands to beautiful 

girls all across the nation.  Many girls that are fighting childhood cancer lose 

their hair during chemotherapy treatments and for girls and women everywhere, 

their hair is part of their feminine identity.  Unfortunately, wigs are not the most

comfortable thing, ESPECIALLY for little girls.  Headbands are the perfect way for these 

girls to keep their feminine identity and have a constant reminder that they're not alone. 
  

Headbands of Hope provides a movement to spread hope in all girls and

fight in the battle against childhood cancer, one headband at a time.


For every headband purchased, one is given to a girl 
with cancer and $1 is donated to St. Baldricks foundation 
to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

I learned about Headbands of Hope from one of my beautiful friends, Taylor Stathes.  

Taylor has a heart of gold and has a passion for children regardless of their abilities or appearance.  

Taylor was able to get involved and is a representative for the organization not only at

 La Verne but the whole state of California.    

To purchase, click here.

Be sure and enter the code "statheshope" for $1 off your FAVORITE headband.

Don't forget they make GREAT gifts too!

Let's all get together and put a smile on these beautiful girls faces.

There is even headwear for boys, too!

For every piece of headwear (hats, buffs, tees) purchased,

 one is given to a boy with cancer and $1 is donated to

 St. Baldricks foundation to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

To purchase BOYS headwear, click here.