Pink Eyelet + Black

Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was lovely! Today, I have an outfit post for y'all featuring one of my favorite color combinations.

Outfit details:

DRESS: Old Navy (similar, similar)

SWEATER: Old Navy (similar, similar)

WEDGES: Target (similar, similar)

BRACELET: (similar, similar)

NECKLACE: Charming Charlie (similar, similar)

One of my all time favorite color combinations to wear is pink and black. Simple and classic, pink + black is one of the easiest to wear as well. 

Although the color combo is simple, this outfit is nothing short of interesting. The eyelet lace adds a beautiful and interesting texture. Then, when the embellished shoes are added to the mix, the outfit is even more delightful. 

Dresses like the one that I am sporting above are so wearable. They have structure, but not too much. It is super easy to layer on top or even underneath. Plus, many retailers carry such dresses.

What are your thoughts? What is one of your favorite color combos?

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A Bit of a Break

Hey, y'all! For this week, I am going on a blogging and social media break. Sometimes, it's healthy to take a break to reconnect with actual life and stop being so distracted. Thanks so much for understanding! Love you guys!

High Five for Friday- Mail Day + Art

Happy Friday! How was your week? Keep on reading to see the five high points of my week!

1. The prompt for Five Minute Friday is want.

I am a shopper. I was just born that way. I love to shop. One problem with that is if I see something I want, I feel that I need to buy it.

A lot of times, my wants tend to become needs in my head. I have had to learn to say no to myself when I want something, but don't really need it,

This mentality doesn't just have to apply to shopping habits. Sometimes, my body tells me I need to eat food, and my brain tricks me and tells me that I need junk food. I don't need junk food, but I want it.

When I tend to want too many things that I don't really need, I must step back and really evaluate what it is that I want  and see if it's what I really need.

2. On Sunday, I had a pretty relaxing afternoon and spent the time between church services working on this week's schedule in my bullet journal:

3. It was super rainy and stormy on Monday. I decided to cheer myself up with a super yummy fruit salad. 

4. At the beginning of the week, I got this beautiful necklace in the mail! It cost me less than $5! I love mail days especially when it was a great deal!

5. I have been itching to create something. On a whim, I decided to make this picture frame chalkboard. 

Just in case you missed them, here are this week's posts:

Color Blocking + Stripes

What to Do When You Feel Unqualified

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What to Do When You Feel Unqualified

A life-long struggle of mine has been adequacy and inadequacy. I have always felt inadequate.  That I am not good enough or qualified enough for what God has called me to do. For instance: I don't have a good enough story to share, I can't speak to people because I'm awkward, etc. 

If you notice, the above paragraph is centered around me. God has been gently reminding me of who I am in Him, and what I should focus on: Him, not me. Monday, I was getting a bit nervous because I knew that there was something that I was going to have to do that would put me in a vulnerable position. A position where I would have to let go of my fear of what others think and remember what God thinks of me.

That night, the Lord shared with me three songs- You Are Loved by Stars Go Dim, Never Alone by Kyle Kupecky, and Forgiven by Sanctus Real. Each of these songs had a phrase that stuck out to me. For the first song, the phrases you are loved  and you don't have to prove yourself were especially prominent. In Never Alone, I found the phrases It's up to you and me to be the light, and
Whatever they say keep on shining to be very comforting. Finally, for the last song, the phrase And in this life, I know what I’ve been, But here in your arms, I know what I am reminded me of who I am in Christ,

In Christ, each of us, young or old, rich or poor, new Christians or long-time believers are

• loved {Jeremiah 31:3}
• known {Psalm 139:1}
• forgiven {Acts 13:38}
• a co-heir with Christ {Romans 8:17}
• chosen {John 15:16}
• significant {Ephesians 1:4}
• a child of God {1 John 3:1}
• beautiful {Psalm 45:11}
• and so many more!

When you feel unqualified and like you don't measure up, just remember these truths. Don't focus on your inadequacy, but focus on His adequacy. Remember that you don't have to be perfect because He already is. The other day, He reminded me that none of this is about me. When I surrender my life to Him, my life is His and, therefore, becomes all about Him. Which is actually much better anyway. 

Have you ever felt unqualified?

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Color Blocking + Stripes

Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was amazing! Mine was a bit busy, but not too bad. Today, I have an outfit post for you that features a fashion trend that I am just now getting into: color block.

Outfit details:

DRESS: (similar, similar)

JACKET: Old Navy (similar, similar)

SANDALS: Target (similar, similar)

I never really got into color blocking until recently because I had had not gotten a piece of clothing that was color blocked. Enter this dress, and I now love to color block.

The easiest way to color block would be to buy an item that is color blocked. Another way that you could wear this trend in an inexpensive way is to use the clothes that you have in your closet. For instance: a solid black top + a solid pink skirt. 

I love that stripes are involved in the color block. As you probably already know, I am addicted to stripes. I have to restrain myself when I go to the store not to buy every striped piece. I am drawn to stripes like a magnet to metal.

Have you tried color blocking?

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High Five for Friday | Instagram + Five Minute Friday

Happy weekend! We made it! Keep on reading to see the five high points of my week.

1. The Five Minute Friday prompt today is haven.

A haven is a place of refuge, comfort. I always would want to redecorate my room in order to make sure that I have a safe place to talk to God. 

Where that is fine and all, I don't think that we have to have one. Our entire homes should be havens and places of worship. We shouldn't have to retreat away. Our houses should be a safe place. 

Havens inside the home are great and all, but our house should literally be a haven.

2. Since Saturday was my birthday, I went to get a cupcake from a local cupcake bakery, went shopping at plenty of places and picked up these things, and had cake and ice cream back home. Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I really had a great day!

3. On Monday, I rested and relaxed for a while. After that, I tanned out by the pool and then hopped in. We grilled out and that concluded our lovely Memorial Day. How was yours?

4. I got an Instagram account! You can follow me here. I love connecting with y'all, and other bloggers through social media!

5. I just created a newsletter for you. my readers! It will be monthly and will sum up each month with favorites and such. The first one will be sent on July 1st and will sum up he month of June. You will receive an email to confirm your subscription. I hope you will subscribe!

Just in case you missed them, here are this week's posts:

Happy Memorial Day!

Currently | June

Have a great weekend!

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Currently | June

Happy June, y'all! I cannot believe that it's already June! Wow, this year is flying by! Today, is the monthly Currently post of Anne and Jenna's that I participate in. This month, the prompts are planning, enjoying, buying, craving, and pinning.

PLANNING
Right now, I am planning for a beach vacation that I will be taking later this summer. I am a huge list maker, so I always have plenty of lists for vacation.

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ENJOYING

Lately, I have been enjoying the beautiful summer weather and some pool time. Summer is one of my favorite seasons mostly because it is beach and pool season. I so enjoy getting a golden glow and then cooling off in the water.

BUYING

Technically, I didn't really buy these since I got them for my birthday, but just go with it. 

For my birthday, I got a navy vest for fall, Coty Airspun Powder in Naturally Neutral, DevaCurl Mist-er Right, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment & Concealer in Neutralizer, Makeup Revolution Essential Mattes Redemption Eyeshadow Palette, Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter, ULTA Beauty Blender, and CoverGirl TruBlend Primer in Combination.

CRAVING

Since it is now summertime, I have been making slushies with a high powered blender. I usually make a strawberry lemon one, but on Monday, I made a watermelon lemonade slush, and boy was it good. I cannot wait to make it again.

PINNING

On Pinterest, I usually pin lots of quotes, which I have been doing, but I have also been pinning some fun summer activities like this yard yahtzee idea.

What have been currently up to?

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