Happy 1 Year CFB!

One year ago I decided to follow my dream and start my side hobby, which resulted in this blog. I cannot believe how fast a year flew by, and I cant help but smile thinking about all the things this blog has brought me in just one year. I never set out to make money, or be the next Chiara Ferragni; I simply wanted a space where I could share my love of styling and fashion with others. I am learning that when you go into anything without any expectations, you learn to love and appreciate it more when good things happen. Another thing I have had to learn this year (along with patience) is that everything that is good takes time. My life has had some huge changes in this new year so far, and I am blessed to have this creative space to share with you as I grow and live my life. 

So what exactly are the biggest lessons this blog have taught me? 

 1. Be yourself, you're the ONLY one of your kind out there

 2. Do what you love, life is short

 3. Never compare yourself to others

 4. Be patient, good things take time

 5. Never measure your personal success by social media numbers; followers come and go, but true supporters are everything

So thank you to those who follow along, who offer words of encouragement, who want to work with me. And thank you most of all to my mom who is my photographer, cheerleader, etc. 

Here is to another year of personal growth, love and happiness.

xo

Spring Fashion Blogger Event At Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

My $75 outfit: Earrings: Rue 21 // Jumpsuit: Banana Republic Factory Store // Handbag: Rue 21

Last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to attend a bloggers fashion challenge at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets where I got to meet other Cleveland area fashion bloggers and students. The morning started off with mimosas, fruit and cupcakes and we were paired up and given our tasks. I was paired up with Nadine from BlogTheNewBlack (check out her blog for real and funny life and fashion) and our task was to each find an outfit of our choosing for...wait for it: UNDER $75. Well, challenge brought. I am not a clearance rack shopper and I never have the luck of catching sales, so this was new for me. What did I learn from it? Well I don't like pressure when I have a thousand chic ideas running through my head, but it was so fun! Needless to say, Nadine snagged the #ootd and I was pretty darn happy with my loot as well. Using the amazing stores and discounted prices at Aurora Farms, I got a chic culotte one-piece, some tassel earrings, and an edgy black handbag all for just under $75. The rest of the afternoon consisted of showcasing our finds to guests and the Fashionably Cleveland team at Thorncreek Winery where we kicked back, drank some wine, and stuffed our faces. OK, and snap-chatted, and tweeted, and all that blogger-y stuff. 

Anyways, when looking for an outfit, I decided I wanted to go with one statement piece, this being the jumpsuit, and subtly accent it; hence why I spent the majority of my money of that piece and saved on the trendy accessories. I know that this jumpsuit will be timeless and chic, and I can think of so many ways to style it. Below I show my favorite ways to rock this look, from work to a night out for dinner and drinks. All I did was change out my jackets and shoes, add a blingy watch for wrist stack and convert my cross body bag into an edgy clutch, and I have a completely different look. Check them out!

 

 

 

 Look 1: Jacket: H&M, Jumpsuit: Banana, Heels: Go Jane, Bag/Earrings: Rue 21, Bracelets: Kate Spade, (Day) Watch: Michael Kors

 

 Look 2: Vest: Shein, Shoes: Splendid, (Night) Watch: Michael Kors

 

Thanks to Aurora Farms and Thorncreek for a great day and opportunity. If you are in the Cleveland area, you can check them both out here and here. I can't wait to go back to Thorncreek, what a treasure that place was!

*Disclosure: I was invited to participate in this challenge and was gifted all items mentioned. All opinions are my own.

xo