Top: love J // Black Jeans: Hollister // Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction // Bag: Bostanten // Jacket: Decree // Bralette: similar below // Sunnies: Nordstrom

I can't tell you how excited I am to share these photos, taken by my new friend and amazing photographer Sarah Sanchez! If you like these, make sure to follow her on Instagram @ssanchphotography ♡

One of my favorite parts about the blogging community is collaborating with other artistic individuals. Something about working on projects and maintaining that similar mindset has a way of bringing people together to create something beautiful.

As I've grown older, making friends has proved to be harder than it was when we were all younger and playing tag on the playground during recess. We're each trying to find our places in life, working on getting ahead in our careers. And somewhere along the way, we misplace the importance of close friendships. I've done it too. Focusing on doing my own thing so much that I lose touch with people and feel that need for fellowship with others. I could go days just held up inside, working on different things and shutting out the outside world, until the emotions catch up with me as a result of the lack of communication.

You see, we need other people. If not just to keep us from going overboard. God created this intricate system that pertains to the core of humanity. Without others, we tend to rely on ourselves a bit too much and think that we can do it all alone. But then we stumble and can't get up without that helping hand. Yes, we can do some things on our own and do need that independence. As an introvert, it's necessary for me to have that alone time to recharge. But if we stray too far from human interaction, we find that those lonely feelings and unease only escalate.

As I've made it a point in the recent months to attend small groups at church and reach out to friends to get together at least every other week, I have felt tremendous change in my own life. There was a point when I was just so overcome by anxiety that going to any kind of social event left me too nervous to stomach, and sometimes I just couldn't go because of it. But now that I've pushed myself to be a team player in life, my confidence has increased and insecurity dwindled.

That's not to say that there aren't still times when I feel that twinge of apprehension and have to miss different events. But when those times arise, I try to dig myself into the Word and propel forward. We can try to do this on our own, but it's with others that we truly thrive and grow into our best selves.

As we enter this new spring season, I can already smell the flowers and spot the new trends. It's a time when not only flowers start to bloom but we all tackle our closets, making way for new clothes that we might actually wear - for those mornings when we claim to not have anything at all to wear. Every year we look forward to refreshing - and sometimes reinventing - ourselves to have a clearer, more upbeat approach to everything in life.

I was inspired by Dia & Co to write this post, telling you all about my favorite fashion tips for cleaning out your closet and preparing for the upcoming season. This site is giving me all the spring feels, so I'm sharing with you what puts me in the fresh mood to update my own wardrobe!

what stays

I totally get it, sometimes cleaning out your wardrobe proves to be a difficult task. There are bound to be plenty of items that you just can't shake loose from. Maybe it holds sentimental value or you really just love wearing it. Whatever the reason may be, it's okay to keep some clothing items, even if over half of your closet remains. Some clothing that's more winter-wear can be moved to the back of the closet or set aside in a storage space. This way you can still keep it, but it will be out of the way for later use. When I determine what stays, I think of how often I wear a piece and how versatile it is. If it's a dress that I've only worn once because it had a statement pattern that people will remember and can't be switched up in another outfit, I usually won't keep it. But, if it's a button down top, light jacket, blazer, etc. that I wear all the time and can find new ways to style, it's a keeper.

what goes

Let's be real. Some of us hold onto things a bit too tightly, whereas others can toss everything aside within a week. When it comes to determining what goes, we need to be in the middle ground. Separate your piles of clothing into things you've worn recently versus things you haven't work in a month+.
Then go into each pile and ask yourself -

Do I love this enough to wear it more?
Can I style this with upcoming outfits?
Or should I put this away in a memory box? - only the very most sentimental items (worn on a first date, favorite photo shoot, travel memories) should be set aside in a box to look at from time to time.

what gets added in

Once your closet is stripped down to only the pieces you love, it's time for the best part - shopping! This is also crucial to maintaining a fine-balanced spring wardrobe that doesn't become too cluttered. When looking for new clothing items, ask a couple of questions similar to the ones for "what goes."

Do I absolutely love this so much that I can't separate from it?
When will I wear this, and how often?
Is it trending/will it be trending for some time? And if so, will I still continue to be able to style it into later outfits even when the trend isn't as popular?

It's okay to stay on top of current trends. Right now big flowy sleeves are in and have been for a little while. They will probably also continue to stay around and come back at different seasons, so that's a good trend to think about when buying tops. Details are another trend that everyone can't get enough of, with strappy bralettes and lace tops that can be layered. These are light layers that can be used in many different outfits. What's important is to not buy something for the sole purpose of it being on trend. Metallic boots, for example, are something I probably won't be ordering in the near future. If you're into them and can see yourself rocking it in your outfits, by all means go for it. But personally, I just can't see myself finding new ways to style them before I grow tired of it.


Always remember that your closet should be full of clothing that you feel excited to style and to wear, with just enough room to add in those must-need pieces. Wishing you all the best with your spring cleaning. Let me know below what are some of your favorite fashion and styling tips! ♡

As Easter nears, I thought I'd share this simple spring look. In case you're like me and haven't yet found that perfect Easter dress, taking a simple dress and adding on light layers transforms a look into something just right for the occasion. For this outfit, I dug out a dress that I've had for years and thought about ways to make it different. First I turned it around so that the pattern on the back would be seen on the front instead - because who really looks at your back as much as the front of the outfit? Then I topped it off with a striped button-down top and a pink blazer to create dimension. The black bag matches the stripes on top, just as the shoes coordinate with the dress. These new sunnies are my absolute favorite. I've been eying - pun intended - this style for months, and when I found a pair at a reasonable price I had to get it!

Not only is Easter a time to shop for a favorite dress, but more importantly it's a time to reflect on the real reason for the holiday in the first place. People often seem to discredit the Easter story by waving it off, saying they've heard it before or treating it just as another story. But it's so much more than that. It's not just a thing of the past but a living truth that gives us hope for each day that comes to pass.

Jesus wasn't just born and didn't just die, but He rose again after death to give us life. It also works as a symbol of dying to our past lives and awakening into this new life of following in God's footsteps and being His messengers to the lost. We celebrate not because a human-size rabbit hopped into our homes and dropped off candy but because the human version of God walked this earth many years ago, loved on people, and committed the ultimate act of love and sacrifice for each of us in days to come.

We are a saved people, with a reason to rejoice. So as the dress shopping and bunny-shaped chocolate attempts to distract us, let us not forget that Jesus is risen. 💗

Lace Dress

Lace Top Dress

Pink Lace Chiffon Dress

White Lace Top Dress

As you all probably know by now, pink is my favorite color of all time - especially in the palest of shades. There's something elegant and fresh about the hue that always captivates me.
When StyleWe reached out about a collaboration, I immediately began browsing their site, and when I saw this -


I was head over heels. Everything pink is my kind of wardrobe!


Upon looking through all that the clothing site offers, I have found many staple pieces to add to my own wardrobe, including rompers for sale such as this one that's my current favorite.



There are also an abundance of party dresses, from any style or look that you could want for upcoming events. My favorite is this ruffled bodycon party dress. I love how formal and flowy it is, with the back that looks like a draping cape.



















Along with StyleWe is Just Fashion Now. This site includes chic affordable pieces that are currently trending and super cute.


I love this floral romper and am seriously considering going all modern and wearing it in place of an Easter dress.



Spring is the most ideal time to have a wardrobe refresh. It's right at the beginning of the season of "spring cleaning" so why not replace worn-out items with those new pieces that you've been eyeing? From billowing sleeves to delicate florals, these are staple components to have in your wardrobe.
I can't wait to see which items from StyleWe are your favorites!
Happy shopping♡