by Glitter | Dec 2, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
It’s Friday and I’m not feeling that inspired. I don’t have any wise words of wisdom to share or any funny anecdotes to tell. Basically, I’m a bit boring, but luckily I have a cute outfit to wear and a vacation to plan, so that’s something, right?
See I usually forget to plan vacations. I like working. That maybe weird for some of you to understand, but I’m one of those rare souls that actually loves their job. So the end of year has rolled around, I haven’t used my vacation and I’m scrambling to plan something last minute. I am certain there are worse problems to have. So today I as I scramble to find a budget holiday trip (pray for a miracle folks) , I am remaining festive in my holiday decorations inspired look.
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I love this look because it’s perfect for a party, but maintains a fierce commitment to the holidays. You can create your own holiday decor inspired look with the items below.
- Christmas Lights Sweater- Forever 21
- Velvet Burn Out Skate Skirt- Torrid
- Red Tights- We Love Colors
- Leather Bow Flats- Target
- Baby It’s Cold Out Side Bag- Asos
- Christmas Lights Necklace- Five Below (in-store only)
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by Glitter | Nov 25, 2016 | Fashion, Make Up
I was going to do your typical black Friday post, but then I was like, screw that. Like do you really need another blog with links and sale descriptions? I don’t know how to make that original. I’m not that clever at 5 am after eating my weight in carbs. However, I do know there’s some items you’ve flipped over the last few months that are now super cheap. So here’s a list of things you’ve loved, that are now at prices you can also love. Each of the titles above the item click directly to the store.
The most disappointing of the sales,Forever 21 offers 50% off sale and a few door busters.
40% off regular priced items and 50% off sale at Fashion to Figure.
The entire BooHoo Site is 60% of for Black Friday.
Nothing in the store is over $20 at Charlotte Russe, with tons of things at the $5-$10 range!
Find 50% off site wide at Justfab.
50% off everything at Eloquii with a few amazing $25 items and all kady pants only $29!
A flat 30% off at Asos.com.
A flat 40% off items at Torrid!
Buy More spend more in affect at modcloth, with the ability to save up to 40% off with a purchase of at least $200.
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by Glitter | Nov 9, 2016 | Fashion, Inspiration, OOTD
The votes are tallied and boxes checked and I can’t help but feel disappointment. It’s not the outcome I hoped for. I am not confident in our countries direction with this new leadership. I am nervous. But today I remind myself that every cloud has a silver lining. I don’t think the US has been this emotionally involved in an election in a long time. Voter turn our was up nearly 5% with highly contested counties reporting voter turn out at over 70%. So regardless of who has won, it feels like America’s citizens are starting to care. We so long have been apathetic to it all and all I can hope is that in four years that renewed interest turns into citizens demanding more from their candidates. Better behavior. Better plans. Better thought. But first we have to be better. And the care and passion many voters have had this election season, shows that we can and hopefully will be better. So while all this is overwhelming and for some deeply disappointing, I refuse to buy into the end of the world philosophy that seems to be echoing through many’s hearts today. I believe is we can move forward if we continue to invest our emotions and energy into shaping America into the place we want to live. I won’t be easy, but the best things rarely are.
We All Have Flaws.
One thing I have worked hard to learn- and then regularly remind myself – is that perfect doesn’t exist. It’s really easy to see the flaws in things. This situation is teeming with flaws. However, the flaws are ALWAYS less than the good. We are simply trained to see what something can’t be versus what it can become. I believe one statement: people are mostly made of good. And we all have terrible ways of acting out on our own self interests, but at our core rarely are our intentions solely malicious. I am reminding myself of this today.
Self Love Through A Change in Perspective.
This oddly dove tails into one of the main ways I have found to improve my self perception. We choose to see the broken bits. We choose to the focus on the ways we are incapable, mediocre,and flawed. But there are so many many ways we are beautiful, impactful, and needed. To truly love ourselves, grow our confidence, and push away doubt- we must focus on our potential instead of our roadblocks. We have to choose to change our perspective and focus on just how powerful and meaningful we can become.
For example, I could see myself as loud, over the top, emotional and dramatic. Focus on how I’ve never been thin, have a hunchback, and patches of dry skin. Invest my energy in analyzing how I exaggerate, forget things, and sometimes I drowned myself in my work so I don’t realize that I am lonely.
Or I could see myself as a brilliant creative thinker, who works hard, and never gives up. I could remember that give nearly everything I have to others, because as long as I am not in need and I have more to give. I can see the way I always find a way to make people lough, smile at strangers, and regularly help others find direction in their careers. I can reflect how I have an uncanny knack to make others feel comfortable, even when I myself might feel out of place.
A Very Personal Example
Everyday I am presented with a wide array of opportunities to see my flaws or see my potential. For example, yesterday I felt disconnected from something and I started to question whether this was a result of me not being good enough. But as soon as I realized this, I committed to re-framing my perspective. Instead of thinking about what was wrong with me and having a mini pity party, I sucked it up and began to think about what I cold do to feel more plugged in. I focused on my potential to turn the situation around, which led to me making a few small tweaks. My day and feelings lightend. The choice was mine. I don’t always make the right choice, but the focus on constantly analyzing how I can see my potential has led to a significant increase in appreciation for myself. It’s help me battle demons. It’s helped me to shift the assessment of my value from external analysis to one of self awareness and love. I value and love myself because I am aware of what I capable of- now and in the future.
So today when everything seems less then ideal. When the world seems broken. When you feel bruised. Don’t Panic. Instead of putting energy into the loss, but your heart into the change. What needs to happen, so that this doesn’t happen again. How can your voice help educate and shape the way citizens see each other? How can protect those who now feel unsupported and unsafe? Now that people are angry and passionate, this is the exact time to focus that energy into the change. We can’t change the past, but we can shape the future. That’s what’s on my mind today.
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by Glitter | Nov 3, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
For those of you not familiar with 4th quarter hell, consider yourself lucky. Basically it’s in the later 3 months of the year that all the monsters come out of the closet and wreak havoc on your work, your sanity and your free time. This year I am fighting back armed with calendar “meetings” for yoga and copious amounts of the numbing agent- liquor.
Battle Stress with Comfort
While work is in full attack mode I kind of just want to feel like I am swaddled in a blanket, clutching onto the last bits of my sanity with comfort and warmth. Comfort is how I survive. So naturally I had a moment of sincere zen when I found this cable cutie. It is now my uniform of conference call endurance. My apron of meeting mayhem. My sheath of spreadsheet sorcery. It’s my comfort from the Q4 storm.
The jacket, a generous gift from the team at Eloquii, is equally magical. It just matches everything. I don’t have to think about it. It’s like a chameleon coat, bending it’s aesthetic to the pieces it is paired with. Plus it’s just comfortable. Comfort is key.
So what is it you actually do?
Lots of people ask – what the hell is it you actually do? Well, in short speak, I create the future. In less grand perspective speak- I am a product manager for a software company and I am in charge of re-imagining how brands engage with consumers with content at scale. In short, I spend my days thinking how brands can create better content, deliver it to you when it ismost meaningful, and how that can be meaningful for both you and the brand.
As part of job I work with a lot of amazing companies. It’s actually very likely that you are wearing something from, ate something today made by, or visited in the last month a brand that uses the technology I spend my days dreaming about. As amazing as that sounds it’s also a lot of pressure to make sure everything executes flawlessly- especially during the crazy holiday season. That means late nights at the office and even sometimes falling asleep at my computer. Lets just say this isn’t just a sweater dress, it’s often sweater pajamas.
Some days when the stress is at an all time high, the best thing I have to look forward to is playing dressing up in my closet. And this look always manages to make me happy. It’s my favorite color, its comfortable, and as schlepy as I may feel someone always stops to tell me how good it looks.
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If you want to rock cable and feel just plain fabulous in the most comfortable of all work survival uniforms, the links below will take you to each of the items.
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by Glitter | Oct 13, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
Some days you just want to look like a 1960s bombshell. And for those days, this is the the outfit. Or as the cool kids say THE outfit. They go on and accentuate things and then something that’s called “a dab” where they stick there elbow to their forehead. I don’t get it. Enough about cool kids, lets focus on the clothes.
This raspberry cardigan makes what could be a pretty run of the mill outfit a show stopper. The bright color brings out the warmth in my face and adds a playful flirtation to the look. With a few buttons undone at the top and the added belt I created the illusion that I have the perfect hourglass shape.
I could pretty much talk for about an hour about what this skirt does for my butt. It’s made of a magical material that somehow gives it the perfect curve and I feel like I am going to close on both a merger and an expensive date at the fanciest restaurant in town with a good-hearted financier named Carl. I love how covered up and yet super sexy this look is. You don’t have to be naked to flaunt your curves.
This look is easy achieve using staples in your wardrobe. Pair a pencil skirt with a blouse that has visual interest- like a ruffle or a fun pattern- and top with a bright cardigan of your choice. If you want to accentuate your figure, add a belt. There you go, instant office bombshell.
Want to recreate this exact look, because you just HAVE to have it? Item details below are here to help you out!
