Recent Acquirements | Bags, Home Decor, and Luxe Key Rings

Hello lovely reader! I hope you are having an enjoyable and eventful summer! I've been back home from London for about two months now and haven't really stopped readjusting or reminiscing since. I'm thinking about doing a series of posted related to studying abroad/international travel, as I have lots of thoughts and tips for those of you getting ready to embark on some amazing journeys this fall or spring. For today's post I wanted to share a few bits and bobs that I have received and purchased since being back. None of them really quite go together, but the majority have an underlying London theme, some accessories, a new bag that I have been wearing everyday, and a few little home pieces. 

"The key to heaven", slight exaggeration but not far off for me! I was given this by a family member shortly after returning home and as soon as I saw the name on the pouch I knew it was going to be class. The key ring is a gorgeous blonde gold and is so simple and nice. Inscribed on it is the Victoria Beckham logo as well as the address to the flagship store in London.

Sticking with the purse accessory theme, I was also given this chic Rebecca Minkoff black leather coin purse. The size is really nice because its big enough to fit cards and some folding money and can clip to your keys which is super convenient for when you're running a few errands or going to the gym and don't want to bring an entire purse. 

Okay so how freaking cute is this little guy. I would just like to say that as would be expected from Burberry, the amount of detail and quality that goes into even their smallest products is unreal. From the logo on the buttons to the white leather straps and chains, his ensemble is not that far off from those of the Queen's Guard that I saw a few months ago. Mr. Regimental Thomas Bear Charm among the other version of Thomas Bear is most definitely my favorite. 

This bag has been my bag of the summer and my buying it was 100% meant to be. Flashback to a few months ago where I was really wanting a circle shaped bag and looking through all the shops unsuccessfully. After returning from my defeating excursion (overdramatized but accurate) I gave my mom a call and was telling her how I really wanted a bag like this, couldn't find one, blah-blah-blah, and then hung up, only to get on instagram and have this beauty be the first thing on my feed. So of course my heart skipped a beat as I hopped over to the Matt & Nat website to learn more about this bag, only to find out that 100% of the proceeds go to a charity of your choice and being a Matt & Nat bag, the interior is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, thus appealing to my sustainability love and becoming an immediate addition to my life. The Hope bag was literally an ultimate win for me. There are 10 different charities that you can choose from, my choice being the "Keep a Breast Foundation" who are a non-profit organization with a mission to empower young people around the world with breast health education and support. As I've mentioned before breast cancer is something that has directly affected my family before and is a cause that I am very passionate about, so I was thrilled to have that as an option!

Now for two room decor pieces, the first being this "smart" little block sign from Home Goods. Which is a lovely addition to my bedside table and goes along with a pillow on my bed that reads, "Do you have any idea who I am?"...lets just say I have big dreams.

Last but certainly not least is this tin tea box that I picked up in Notting Hill. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favorite stories and I love the original artwork as well. As you will know if you have followed the blog for a while I am a massive fan of quotes and on each side of the tin is a different quote from the book. It was the perfect momento type piece for me to get and I keep it on my desk now as a catch-all.


Have you picked up anything special lately? Xx

A Sleeping Sloth, a Statement Jacket, & a Sweet Care Package | iPhone Snaps

Hi lovely reader! I haven't shared some candid iPhone pics in a while, so I thought it was about time I change that! I love looking at these types of posts on other people's blogs because they're so casual and let's be honest, I'm also a little nosey, but hey you probably are too, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this! 

The cutest little sleeping sloth at the zoo. Slothes were definitely my favorite animal for some time when I was younger, not to the Kristen Bell extent though! (Just google "Kristen Bell sloth"...)

Agreed.

Would love a picture like this in my home in the future. 

I had seen commercials for these little squares and thought they looked intriguing! I went and bought the "Cranberry almond dark chocolate" flavor and it was very good! Only downfall I would say is that they are fairly high in sugar as far as it being a "healthy snack".

I have been wanting a "patched" jacket for the last two months after scrolling through all the Fashion Week street style pics filled with every themed and embellished type of jacket imaginable. So, when I saw this one I snatched it up. Look out for some OOTD's coming up featuring this jacket and most likely some adidas originals.

So Apple Pie filling, topped with crumbles, topped with caramel, topped with vanilla ice cream. No more needs to be said.....

New little cross body bag.

The sweetest care package from my church back home. Nothing like receiving an unexpected package!

What I Got For My Birthday

Hiya lovely reader! How are you? This month I celebrated my birthday and got to have a nice visit home! It was much needed, home cooked food, time with family, sleeping in my own bed, and no shower shoes! And of course triple chocolate cake!

Fabulous! I absolutely loved everything that I got, so I wanted to show them to you. 

First I got this sassy pillow. I laughed when I opened this and am so excited to have it in my apartment next year. My parents and I definitely share an appreciation for sarcasm so this gift was extremely fitting.

This may seem a bit random but I will explain. I was on the Herschel website the other month and saw this nifty little item. It's a rain cover for your backpack. Now, you may be thinking really? Is this really necessary? Well, I'm here to tell you, yes it really is! My backpack has experienced a few rainy days and a couple torrential downpours and the fabric that they're made of absorbs the water, therefore if you have paper in the from pocket...it will get wet! It's also pretty reasonably priced for such a fantastic invention!

This was actually a gift to myself. I got this bag from H&M for $9! I think it'll be perfect for events and nicer nights out. The top part is velour and the bottom is a "leather" with a gold zipper. 

Now onto some jewelry. I wear a lot of cowl neck and oversized sweaters, so my mom go me this necklace to wear with them. I think it is really cool and can be dressy or casual depending on what I put with it.  

Ok so I am obsessed with this watch! I had seen it on Instagram various times and so of course I took a screen shot and sent it to my mom. Well she kept that screen shot tucked away and found it on Etsy. I love itttt! 

This amazing lipstick is from my lovely friend. We both have been obsessing lately over lips. May or may not have exchanged Kylie Jenner lip screen shots....pretty impressive. Anyway, she said that she wanted to get me something nice with the idea that each year she would buy me a lipstick to build a collection. Last year she bought me a MAC lip bullet and I love it! We both know that we aren't as likely to spend that much for makeup on ourselves but we definitely would for each other. A nice little thoughtful tradition. 

My final gift was these Kate Spade Saturday for new balance tennis shoes. Comfy, sporty, cute, monochrome = win.

Anyone else have a February birthday? Aquarius? Xx

Winter Clothes Haul | Blogmas

Hello lovely reader! I am so excited to be working on this post because it feels like I haven't made a legitimate one in FOREVER!! As you may know it is also the season for Blogmas!! (If you are new to the world of blogging, it is where you post, everyday up until Christmas) I took part in the festivities last year (check it out here) and loved it so I'm going to try my best to do the same this year. I'm obviously not off to a great start though seeing as it is the third of December but we will make it work! Christmas time is my favorite time of the year and so I will be as festive as possible for sure.

Today's post is a haul of the new clothes, shoes, and bags that I have accumulated over the past two to three months. Rather than say where everything is from I thought I would just talk about how I style the outfits. If you would like to know specifics of where I got things, feel free to ask in the comments! 

This is one of my favorite newer clothing items! It's flowy and light and I love it:) I wear it with navy tights, cream ruffle socks, and my tans suede lace up shoes. (The shoes that I will reference throughout the post are ones that were in this "Winter Shoes" post from last year so feel free to reference)

As you will be able to tell, I am really into the maroon and berry shades for fall and winter. This sweater is super comfy and is more fitted at the top but then looser at the bottom. I pair it with skinny jeans and chestnut brown Chelsea boots.

This sweater is soo cozy!! As you can tell from the picture it is black and white striped, and the white stripes are textured. It is oversized so I love to wear it with skinny jeans and black suede fringe booties.

Another maroon sweater! This cardigan is longer and I usually wear it with a denim button up shirt, black skinny pants, and tan lace up shoes.

Another style I absolutely love for the winter are cowl neck sweaters! This one is a tan color and is longer in the back which I really like. Recently, I paired it with jeggings and the sneakers further in the post.

Simple yet necessary, jeggings.

My mom got me these shoes and I am obsessed! I wore them for the first time yesterday and they are so comfortable! Perfect for walking across campus! 

Finally, this lovely bag that doubles as a backpack. I really like the shape of it and the versatility!

What winter fashion are you loving at the moment? Xx 

Online Shopping Haul

Hi lovely reader! I hope your Sunday is going swell! I've been doing a bit of online shopping so it's time for another haul.

I ordered these shoes online from a place called DSW. I've been looking for a pair of sandals like this after seeing the style all over blogs and tumblr. I found these and I couldn't be more pleased! They're so comfortable and I love the fact that they're black and white. 

The only non online item, but I had to include them) I picked up this pair of earrings in a really cute vintage shop. As you can see, they're little gold metal triangles. Modern and delicate, love!

Continuing with the delicate jewelry, I absolutely adore this necklace. It's by Sydney Evan and says "believe" which can be applied to so many things in life. Inspirational and so so pretty. 

Onto this fabulous bag! I ordered it from ASOS but it is by New Look. A backpack purse is something I've been on the lookout for because they're great for traveling and again on trend. They're probably better for your shoulders too, if your purse weighs as much as mine does. I chose this one because the price was unbeatable and I really liked the details, the zippered side pockets and the woven-esque top and sides. The quality is great too, I always worry when purchases faux leather bags online because you never really know what you're going to get. 

This next item is a bit random but none the less I wanted to share it with you. It is a Fleece Blanket from the H&M home collection. It's super soft and I love the vintage touch.

Last but certainly not least...I got a MacBook Pro! Now I have never owned a Mac in my life so I am definitely learning (if you know any cool Mac shortcuts or tips please let me know in the comments). So far I am loving it though.

I hope you enjoyed this haul! If you have any questions or comments about these products please let me know. If you've done a recent haul feel free the link it as well, I'd love to read it! Xx