Bold Stripes, Pearl Earrings, and a Whole Lotta Thankfulness

Two of this season's hottest trends are bold stripes and pearls, and I am totally here for it! I love a good stripe. It's my favorite pattern. Vertical or horizontal, there's a perfect set of stripes for everyone. Pearls are just timeless. They indicate stature and grace. There is truly something to be said about a woman in pearls, and not just in her ears. Pearls are everywhere now: tops, skirts, jeans, jackets, shoes, etc. I did a slight combination of these trends for this look. Get the deets!

Pretty Stuff: 4 Things To Do When You're Feeling A Little Down

We've officially entered the last part of the year, aka "crunch time." It is now November, the holidays are quickly approaching, and a whole new year is on its way. Seems wild, right? I really can't believe 2017 zoomed by the way it did. It has really been one heck of a year! Things can seem a little overwhelming at this time for many, I know I can personally testify. In fact, last Thursday I posted a photo on Instagram and the caption simply read, "Overwhelmed, but it's okay." So many of my followers commented or sent me a DM saying that they could relate along with some encouraging words. That's what inspired me to write this blog post. We all have a lot going on, it's a part of life. But with the many things that seem like obstacles, there's still so much to have joy in. Let me help you get through the end of the year without feeling defeated. These are just a few things I do to remind myself that everything is okay when it seems like my world is falling apart.