Lace Dress: TJ Maxx / Denim Dress: Zara / Shoes: Payless / Earrings: Amazon / Lips: Colour Pop Ultra Matte Lip in Bumble
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As much as I love the cozy warm sweaters, bubble baths, and hot cocoa moments of winter, I definitely live for summer and the buildup I transform into an entirely different person when the weather is warm - summer me is always running around planning new activities to do and new places to go whereas winter me just wants to stay in and binge watch cooking shows all day 😛 Not that one version is better than the other, but it feels like I become a whole different person! Do any of you ever feel that way about the changing seasons? Do you have any suggestions for how to manage these seasonal moods? Leave me a comment below, I’d love to hear about your experience!
Always Happy in Yellow ☼
Top: Marshall's / Jeans: American Eagle / Shoes: Payless / Earrings: Amazon / Lipstick: Colour Pop
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In almost any bio I write, I always put that I love all things bright, happy, & colorful - and it’s so incredibly true! Although not so great for my wallet, I’ve been stopping by my local Marshall’s pretty regularly and have ended up bringing home some of the happiest shirts I’ve ever seen in my entire life! I think a lot of them are on sale because they might be a little too obnoxiously happy, but luckily for me, there is no such thing as too obnoxiously happy! :)
I’m easily influenced by the things around me and as a result, I’ve chosen to surround myself with the happiest, most colorful things I can find. I make that a huge priority when it comes to my well-being because I know the influence it can have on my mood, my productivity, and even my thoughts. A colorful yellow shirt may not mean a lot to someone else, but just looking at these colorful photos and the pretty green grass puts a huge smile on my face.
So, if you’re ever having a down day, just remember the impact that your surroundings can have on your well-being - put on a shirt that makes you happy, open all the windows for some fresh air, and play your favorite tune! It'll make your day just a little bit brighter :)
Effortless Business Casual
Top: Express / Jeans: American Eagle / Wallet: Michael Kohrs / Nails: Revon / Earrings: Target / Lipstick: Colour Pop
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As much as I try to forget my time in the corporate world of downtown Chicago, there is one thing that it did teach me - how to rock a business casual look while also still being as lazy as possible because that commute is rough! It's amazing how much your personal style is influenced by your workplace and the city in which you live. Since I couldn’t really function in heels, I lived in flats all through my time in Chicago. Now that I’m back in laid-back Madison, I live in boat shoes and flip flops!
When I started working in downtown Chicago, I was a little intimidated by the thought of having to dress up more for work. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a lot of very chill startups with zero dress code so I didn’t have much experience with “business casual” attire! What I love about style is that it can change with you as your experiences shape the way you grow and the person you become. My time in a corporate big city world infused a little bit of business casual into my personal style but it definitely errs on the side of casual since it’s no longer a requirement!
How has your personal style changed over time? How has it been influenced by your experiences and the places you’ve lived or visited? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
