What's better than feeling so stylish that you can take on anything? Nothing. Nada. Well, unless you
consider the feeling of being loved by God. That's definitely a game changer.

When I styled this outfit, I felt like I had my special powers back after being dormant from creative intuition. There are times when I just cannot style anything that I'm proud of. Then somewhere along the lines it's as if a switch has been flipped and I'm back to doing what I do best. And that is styling outfits with a chic perspective.

I layered a thin, chiffon-like material white button down blouse underneath a grey (or is it gray, I'll never know) cami dress. For the longest time, I debated on whether to wear these strappy white heels to match the top or to allow for more of an even flow with grey pumps.  When decision time came, I thought I'd jump right in and go for the white heels to reinforce the color coordination. I accessorized with minimal jewelry consisting of simple gold rings and this Boho Betty bracelet - seriously the cutest wrap bracelet ever. To tie in color, I threw on this oversized pink blazer and a pink striped crossbody bag, both of which are my favorites as of this transitional winter-to-spring season.

Because I was feeling a girly chic vibe, I caught on to the half-up topknot hair trend, pulling half of my hair up and braiding on the very top then twisting into a bun. It might go unnoticed, but I actually did attempt to curl the part of my hair that was down. Unfortunately, with straight, stubborn hair and the unending humidity, the curls didn't last past noon.

Recently things have been not great but not bad either. In the past I've written fairly personal posts but have begun to stray a bit from that, so I thought I'd use this post sort of as an update on what life is like at the moment. As you may have noticed, my writing style has altered a bit, as I have been writing articles for College Fashionista as a Style Guru Intern. I absolutely love being a Style Guru, because it consists of two of my favorite things: writing and fashion! If you're interested in being one next semester, fill out an application here.

I have also really been working on my heart lately by getting into God's word and making my life more about Him rather than me. It has been somewhat of a struggle, as people tend to make assumptions about me based on how I choose to live and act. Continuing involvement in the church and with people my age has been tough as well, for it seems as though everything has been against it. My anxiety starts to act up and before I realize it, rather than feeling fulfilled, I'm leaving with this heavy cry of not doing or being enough for other people. But I'm striving to come to terms with going into things with a heart and mind that knows how loved I am instead of looking to others to satisfy the longing for acceptance. I am already fully loved without conditions or strings attached by the One who made me and saved me. Walking into things with this life-changing affirmation alters how I view certain events and how I and others treat one another.

I am taking life one day, one moment at a time, handing over my sorrows and troubles to God, knowing that I am blessed beyond what I could ask for and loved fuller than I can comprehend. All that I can say is that things are looking up. Despite the temporary outlook of a fallen world, I have hope in that my life does not lie in the hands of other people. There are more opportunities and experiences to look forward to. So I intend to take it one chic outfit at a time.