Month In Instagram: February

The work week is officially at the half way point y'all!

I just want to say how much I appreciated all of the emails and comments after yesterday's post. It's crazy to think that people you've never even met can make you feel so good about yourself. One of the MANY perks of blog land which I'm honored to share with you ladies!

February was a pretty blah month for me. Work was busier than usual; however, I've always thought that January and February tend to fly by as I adjust into the new year. This past month I realized how genuine a lot of my friendships are, how desert can cure anything and that being 25 is actually kinda fun. I can't wait to see what happens in March and for St. Patty's day this weekend!

1. Wearing a skirt that twirls makes any day fun
2. Indulged in my favorite, chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake

3. Finally got chilly enough to wear my new Everly sweater
4. Received flowers from my sweet Dr. D on Valentine's Day

5. Spent an afternoon catching up on US Weekly in the Coy Pond garden by work
6. Came home to a homemade Italian feast from Dr. D -- man is too good to me

7. Spent my 2 year Friend-iversary with my first CA friend and partner in crime
8.  Received my amazing goodies for the Academy Awards from 1 Dress Co UK

9. Received the Oscar wine at work .... always a phenomenal day
10. Went on a night hike in Pacific Palisades - one of the coolest things I've ever experienced

11. Took the plunge and went blonder than I normally ever do
12. Celebrated Margo's birthday in Culver City

13. Tried Zevia for the first time and am now obsessed!
14. Had my first photo shoot ever at LACMA - thanks again Dana!

15. Had Chips Ahoy send me back the most hysterical tweet I've ever gotten.
Make sure to eat cookies in moderation folks!

I hope everyone has a phenomenal Wednesday. I know I can't wait to enjoy the afternoon with a little more sunshine thank to Daylight Savings!

An Apology + Stylish Tuesday

Happy Tuesday Dolls!

I've said this the last three weeks and I seriously can't believe i'm even saying it again, but I am SO SORRY for being MIA and only posting once a week. The Oscars got the best of me, but now I am finally feeling rejuvenated and like myself again ... thank God!

With that being said, a lot has gone on in the past couple of weeks. I don't usually dive into my relationship on here because I truly doubt any of you care; however, lately things have been a little rough. As I've said before, Dr. D and I have always had a long distance relationship and it has never been easy (but are LDR's ever easy)? He's wrapping up his PhD and will be done this August but so many big changes are already occurring which make me want to stop time and rewind.

Besides my relationship, I've been looking for a new apartment in LA closer to my job. For those who don't live here I'm sure you've heard how bad our traffic is, but let me put it into perspective. Our highways (also known as freeways to West Coaster's) are 4-8 lanes wide and ALWAYS packed. It's like a Southern college football tailgate party out there y'all! Luckily, I don't have to take them to work anymore; however, it does take me an hour to drive 9 miles. 9 MILES!

Ya you'd be frustrated too right? Hence the moving situation, but that's no slice of pie in LA either. There are some WEIRDO's out there y'all and finding something in your price range with a washer/dryer in the unit, parking, in a good area, etc. is like finding gold. For anyone else going through this situation, may the force be with us!

Now that my ranting is over (thanks for letting me get that out) let's get to the fashion :)

I don't believe that you can't wear black with brown. Fashion rule says who?

My friend Dana took these awesome shots at the park in LACMA and I love how they turned out!

Dress: Forever 21 // Jacket: Zara // Belt: Target // Booties: Just Fab // Necklace: Love Lylayla // Earrings: Steinmart // Sunglasses: Rayban

This week's featured blogger is Ashley from Raspberry Glow!

Can we just discuss how amazing this look is? First of all those pants are to die for but the way she paired them with a plain white top is super chic! The added pop of pink adds a feminine touch, but the studded heels keep it edgy and fun! Love the outfit doll! 

If you'd like to be featured on next week's Stylish Tuesday, then simply follow the rules below: 

1. Please follow me via Bloglovin' or GFC

2. Link up your favorite recent style post
3. Please link this post back to your blog or post my button below on your blog (this way other bloggers can link up too)
4. Have fun meeting/interacting with new bloggers, you may just make some new friends!

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