Saying that I love leopard print would be an understatement. The pattern reigns supreme in my closest, mostly in the form of accessories like shoes, scarves and clutches. I sneak it in the details so no one will notice that I have a problem.
And the thing is, I don't even know why I like it so much. There's this instinct in me. Maybe it's an animal attraction, but wherever there's leopard to be found, I'm there.
photos by 7th Street Studio
Now that we've all had our fill of cranberry stuffing, it's safe to sing "Christmas Time Is Here!" I'm so excited to start hanging garland and tinsel, but on a smaller scale.
I'm still living the college-girl-cramped-living-quarters life, but that doesn't mean I can't deck the halls and fa la la la la. My christmas will be merry and bright, by any means necessary, girlfriends. Here are some of the reasons why.
gifting: From hunting for the perfect gift to finding just the right wrapping paper, it's all so much fun. Here are some gifts that I've fallen in love with while looking for my family. I can't be the only one who grabs one or two things for themselves...right?
flavors: Cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint, spices -- they all make the holidays for me. Pumpkin Spice has its place, but my favorite has to be a peppermint white mocha, followed by hot apple cider.
glitter: If there's one thing above all I love, it's that Christmas just has a glow and a twinkle about it. The candles, the fairy lights, the glittering ornaments -- it feels like Christmas transforms the world into a new, magical place.
I am one of the few members of my family with a sweet tooth, so come holiday season desserts are an afterthought. After years of disappointment, I decided to take sweets into my own hands.
Aside from being delicious and easy to make, it's a little bit healthier than a slice of pie because of the secret ingredient (shh, it's greek yogurt).
2. Put mixture in fridge to solidify for at least an hour.
3. Layer crumbled shortbread cookies, whipped cream and pumpkin mixture. Keep in fridge until ready to serve.4. Before serving, top with more whipped cream and cookie crumbs.
It's safe to say that burgundy (or is it oxblood? Wine maybe?) is going to be a part of my fall color palette for forever.
When I saw this Bell Sleeve Chiffon dress on Wet Seal's website, that trustworthy light bulb flashed above my head and I thought, "Thanksgiving solved!"
Layered with a faux fur vest, it's instant luxe without really any fuss. And if there's one thing I don't want on Turkey Day, it's fuss.
photos by 7th Street Studio
The "BELL SLEEVE CHIFFON DRESS" was c/o of Wet Seal. All opinions are my own and were not influenced by the brand.
I've been been singing fall's praises since the first leaves fell, but this week I've really been feeling it. And by "it" I mean that brutal, sharp wind that makes you add an extra sweater in the morning.
I've also been grabbing for my favorite scarves as I run out the door. Below are the three I reach for the most. My advice to you: best get to bundling up, girlfriends!
plaid scarf: Few patterns say "it's fall" like plaid. I especially love the blanket plaid scarves that are perfect for getting wrapped up in. Since it's a classic pattern, it can make an outfit more polished.
leopard scarf: This scarf has gotten me through 3 fall seasons -- proof that this is really a must have. Since leopard is a neutral (if you don't think so, we can't be friends), you can wear it with so many different outfits.
knitted scarf: This is truly the warmest, most worn scarf I own. If you don't own a knitted scarf, you're basically telling the universe that you want to catch a cold.
What better way to wear a sweater, than with another sweater, right? I was all about the sweater dress last fall, but this year I'm all about cozy open cardis. As I may have mentioned before, they're practically wearable blankets.For twice the warmth, I paired my favorite old sweater dress with my favorite new cardi from Wet Seal. Now let me tell you, if you think wearing one sweater is like being wrapped in a blanket, wearing two is like being tucked in and ready for bed.
photos by @7thstreetstudio
The "CASCADE TRIBAL PRINT CARDI" was c/o of Wet Seal. All opinions are my own and were not influenced by the brand.
Site layout - I don't think any blogger is ever 100% happy with it. There's always something to tweak, so I'm prepping for a site revamp. Also, I'm really trying to work on getting out from behind my laptop and to blogger events. They always look so fun, and I'd love to meet you sparkly ladies in person!
I can't really pinpoint it, but I know that I do try to have fun with my blog. I don't take any of it too seriously, and I'm certainly no expert, so everything I share is a little humorous, experimental and hopefully, relatable.
I've always loved writing (hello, journalism major), but that's just a small reason behind it. I knew that there had to be girls out there like me, 20-something year-olds who were still figuring it all out, but knew that they wanted to have a beautiful, happy, full life, even though things weren't "perfect."
I wanted to show that it could be done. You may not have loads of the money, know all of the designers, be your ideal weight, have the best hair, live in the fanciest apartment, be finished with your degree, have the best job, be a DIY queen or a culinary genius, BUT you can still make your life wonderful and sparkly and something to be excited about.
If you can't tell, I'm pretty wordy, so that comes easily to me. Content-wise, I create what I want to see -- things that make me go, "oooh, yes, that!" Sometimes I schedule posts (that's my newspaper background kicking in) and other times, I'm up at midnight following a burst of an idea that I've just had.
I’m Cassandra, a twenty-something Soldier turned blogger, chai-enthusiast and lover recipes, home decor and DIY projects. At Cassandra Monroe | a lifestyle blog, you'll find all things food, DIY, style and lifestyle. When I'm not baking, photographing or writing, you can find me snuggled in my cozy apartment with my boyfriend and two cats, watching hours of Netflix and browsing Pinterest.
I'm Tiffany, blogger at Tiffany Eat World, a life and style blog. I launched tiffanyeatworld.com in March 2014 after finding myself in a new city surrounded by amazing art, cool sights, and fun street style. Soon I began lugging around a camera snapping pictures of my personal style, which is mostly minimalist and happily color void. Blogging has been such a great avenue to express my creativity so whether I'm trying a new restaurant, showing off my new fashion finds, or creating a bucket list, I love sharing it on the blog to document life happenings!
