Hey all!

I feel like every season I end up hanging on a certain color. During Spring it was blush tones, during the summer I wore lots of blue, and for this fall my spotlight color is going to be.... *drum roll*... PURPLE!

I have been wearing it more often since August and buying more shades of purple from a light antique purple, deep wine, and even lilacs. I also just bought this purple blanket scarf that I can't wait to wear.

Wedding Style 101

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This post is something I am SO excited to finally talk about. Today we are talking about the etiquette of how to dress when you are invited to a wedding! I don't talk about wedding outfits often, but perhaps we should change that.

For the gents, The Black Tux is a great option that is out there. They are an online tuxedo rental company that also offers suit rentals and other formal wear for occasions like prom, weddings, etc. No matter what the occasion they can make you look your best, but not better than the bride ;). Below is a handy guide created to help you in any type of wedding occasion you might encounter this season!

Ladies, they have great tips for you as well so don't feel left out! Me, myself and I have to have a plan for EVERYTHING in my life. So it's no surprise that I need a little guidance on whats appropriate for each occasion.

Casual

• If you're going to a wedding like this I recommend not being too casual (jeans, distressed, t-shirts) The best advice? Dress like you were going to church. So a sundress will do!

Semiformal

• Check out the picture below! I decided to give you a good wedding option since I like visuals and not just descriptions. It's something you can wear to a wedding even if you don't know the dress code.

Formal

• The only formal event I attended was my prom and my fraternity's banquet last year. For these fancy occasions, I recommend a long dress or cocktail dress. Stick to black or muted colors if you are doing a long evening dress so you don't take away from the bride or bridal party.

Since it is fall, my last piece of advice is for any fall wedding you plan to attend.  I would wear something in the fall colored realm: hunter green, mustard yellow, or like my wine colored dress below. I also gave some more options here for you:

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Floral patterns are always great for any occasion/event. I personally want something that is plain in color so I can dress it up with my fabulous jewelry. Dresses with bell sleeves or a type of knit are comfortable and stylish!

I hope you like this post and I look forward to giving tips for other seasons!

xoxo,

Malori

Dress- Old Navy+{here}// Heels- Target// Necklace- Sugarfix{Bauble Bar}// 

Earrings- Sugarfix// Bracelet's- Torrid//

4 Tips On How I Transition Seasons

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It is officially September. I have broken out my fall candles/sprays and even ordered a new blanket scarf. Even though it's still in the 90s here in AZ and probably won't be cooling down until end of October, it doesn't mean I can't cheat the system! Even though it is still rather hot here I usually cheat and wear summer items with my fall items until I can fully transition into cardigans, boots, and sweaters. Here are just a few tips I find helpful:

Project Confidence

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Today's post is gonna be a little more personal than most. I came across Dia&Co talking about confidence and stepping out of your comfort zone by trying fashion styles you might be too afraid of.

Dia&Co is a monthly subscription service box where you get a curated box of fashionable clothes from a stylist that works with you to cater to your specific style! Not only do they challenge each other and their clients to not feel like they are stuck in a box of certain clothing they are allowed to wear, they have challenged me as well. I decided to share with you an outfit that is outside of my comfort zone.

When facing my fashion fears and wearing something that I might be too afraid of I couldn't think of anything at first. It is rare for me to find a clothing trend I don't try because I don't think I can rock it. But when I thought about it some more I realized that there is a lot I haven't tried or that I won't because it might make other people stare at me in a way that is judgmental.

When I was in high school I would never wear something like this let alone buy it from a store. I wore the same 5/6 styles of clothing and I never wore anything too revealing until maybe this past year. I would wear anything that hid my curves and was flowy or baggy enough to not show my stomach. The older I got the more daring my style has become and the more my confidence has grown because of testing my own limits of what makes me comfortable.

I chose to wear something really form fitting. That hugs all my curves that I used to hate but I now have accepted them as a part of me and want to show them off proudly! I found this dress from GS Lovesme and knew it was perfect with this post. It is off the shoulder which is great because I love my shoulders. I paired it with a statement necklace, agate stone bracelet, and some fun tassel earrings. I pulled my hair back because my shoulders were the focus and put on some laser cut heels to finish the whole outfit.

I really enjoyed doing this post and hope to do more like this in the future!

xoxo,
Malori

The Minimalists Black Ripped Jeans

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It is finally the weekend! It has been a rather long and stressful week. Which isn't surprising since next week is Thanksgiving and my boyfriend is flying out to visit my family and I. I cannot tell you how excited and ready I am for a small break from school. You may notice a big change on my blog as I am changing the whole theme and I will address that in my next post I promise!


I am rather excited because I finally bought a pair of ripped black jeans. I am very very very picky about rips. Because I have a long torso and shorter legs jeans hit me rather weird sometimes. So the rips will land on weird places and make me look shorter than I am which is 5'9'. I did find these ones from Rue 21+ and I cannot sop wearing them and I have so many outfits planned.

Today's outfit is rather casual and neutral. This one is for the minimalist out there when they just need to go go go and don't have too much time to worry about if it matches. I am in love with this top and all tops that have the fabric across the chest. I paired it with one of my favorite cardigans from Maurices. Then some sandals since it is still cool enough for that and a few bracelets to call it good.

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Pumpkin Patch

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I hope you're enjoying your 3 day weekend! I have gotten to spend some quality time with my friends which has been much needed after the past 3 weeks. I only have a month left of the semester and Thanksgiving is in a week and a half. Everything is moving SO fast guys. Which I won't complain about because it gives me an excuse to make more fall/winter outfits!


I have always wanted to go to a pumpkin patch and take those cliche photos I see every blogger post about how the weather/leaves are changing... Meanwhile I live in Arizona and that just doesn't happen. We may have pretty sunsets and mountains but we do not have "fall" or a "winter" since it doesn't really get that cold here.

Regardless I really wanted to take some photos with pumpkins. Bless my mother for being patient with me and taking these photos for me. I ended up not going inside the pumpkin patch because I had to drive back to Tucson. But I am living for this blanket scarf and wearing it as a shawl. Those of you may know that I recently had to get glasses and I don't typically wear them because I am very limited in my editing abilities and can never get that glare off them. Plus I want to show off my eye makeup!

I hope you enjoy this outfit! It is definitely one of my favorites!

xoxo,
Malori

White & Pink Accents

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I hope you are having a fabulous weekend! I went home this weekend to celebrate my grandma's 80th birthday. We went to this seafood place called Peppadeaux's and it was sooooo good. I got this scallops sweat pea risotto and my sister got this crab mac n cheese and it was delicious. Then today my mom and my sister, and I went to get mani/pedi's and we gave my sister her birthday gift early since we wont see her on her real birthday.


I promise to do some more fall outfit's soon. I have a clothing haul coming in and have so many ideas for outfits. I am also going to a pumpkin patch FINALLY and taking some photo's so I promise those cliche photos are coming!

I have seen these flats, or style of flats, that are lace ups that have those gold aglets at the end of the laces. I am living for that trend and I really wanted some that I could really walk around in for work or presentations. I saw a photo recently that was wearing white on white and I loved it. So I decided to recreate it and add my pink cluster necklace and these flats!

I hope you enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

A Wedding Ft. Chic Soul

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So this weekend was pretty special and something I have been looking forward to for months. One of my best friends from college got married to her best friend and I had the opportunity to fly out and be there! The wedding was beautiful and she was stunning. I also got to see a ton of friends and surprised them at the dorms I used to live in. It has been one of the best trips I have ever taken and I won't forget it. However I am exhausted and am fighting sleep in the airport I am writing this in.


I had no clue what I wanted to wear to the wedding but knew it would be colder and it's more fall in Kansas than in Arizona. So I found this plus size boutique online and I loved all the clothes on there were perfect for the weather and they are great quality. I am very impressed with the dress I bought so I will have to order some other things from them. Visit them here to see some of their stuff!

I ended up wearing some different shoes and adding leggings because the dress is a tad short and it's windy there. But I love this outfit and I hope you enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Fall Favorites

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It's been awhile hasn't it! Sorry about that! I was getting accommodated to my new job and a new school and living in an apartment. I love Tucson so far and I miss my Kansas friends terribly but I have seen tons of kids from my high school on campus and it has been nice to catch up. And even make some new friends.


It has been about a month since my last post but I promise to make up for it! I am in love with this outfit. And plan to post a ton of fall outfits this month. You know it's my favorite season. I just needed it to cool out so I wasn't sweating buckets when taking photos. And it is finally cooling out! Plus I am going to Kansas on Thursday for a wedding so I will be taking photos of what I will be wearing on that trip plus my dress from this plus size boutique I ordered from and I can't wait to tell you more about that company!

Anyway back to this outfit. I have never really loved yellow. I am too pale. BUT this mustard yellow blouse is gorgeous. On any skin tone. I love the florals on it and it is just perfect for fall. I paired it with this skater skirt from Torrid and some laced up sandals. I I didn't want much to any jewelry but couldn't help putting my maroon hat in the mix! Overall this is my favorite fall outfit and I will let you know if I ever get tired of it because so far I am not.

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Sweet & Sassy | Special Giveaway

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I HIT 20,000 VIEWS!!!!! Thank you oh so much for the love and continual reads and likes and shares you guys do for me. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. And to thank you I am going to be doing another giveaway. This outfit today is getting me really excited for Fall so I decided to giveaway a Bath & Body Works gift card because that is my go to place to get me in the mood for a new season. Make sure you follow the directions of how to enter!

Something New, Something Old, Something Olive

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I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday! I know that I have enjoyed my Christmas. I can't believe it already came and went. I totally just wanted to sleep in but my brother got us all up around 6:40 and then we opened presents and ate breakfast until 9 or 10. I think the most exciting gift I got was a record player and the Pentatonix Christmas album! I think everyone can agree that the older you get the best Christmas gift is just being with family which is something you can't buy. I love to watch my siblings open gifts though and watch the excitement on their face. Thats always my favorite part.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope you all watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, eating good food, and enjoying the company of your friends and family. I am currently eating food with my aunt and uncle and their sons, and my sister and mom.

Cup Of Warmth

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Today I am going on a trip to Kansas City to a museum (I can't remember the name) and I am completely excited! I have never been to KC so it will be nice to go somewhere new. I have been cooped up in this little town for too long. I definitely need to get out of town and have some me time. I will be taking tons of photos and probably post them on my other social media maybe on here in my next post? Not sure yet but in my next post I will definitely be talking about the museum and just getting to stroll around KC!

Autumn Leaves

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I am so happy that it is November! I absolutely love fall everything and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I am not going home again this year but my mom and sister are coming up and we are spending some time with my mom's family. My sister and I will also participate in black Friday yet again.

Cameo & Lace

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A moment of silence for my SD card..... I have had it since I got my nice camera so over a year. It just completely broke today when I was about to take some new blog photos. I am actually sad to see it go but it was time. Once your SD card is no longer safe to touch because it shocked and scratched you, it is time to throw it out.

Transitioning Seasons

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Sorry for the absence guys! I meant to post this outfit last week because it has been in the 70s this week and 50s in the morning. Perfect transition into fall weather. You know its officially fall when you have unpacked your leggings & flannel and put away the shorts & tanks.

First Day Of Fall

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YES FALL IS UPON US! Finally we are now transitioning into fall weather (hopefully), sweaters, spiced coffee, cozy blankets, pumpkin scented candles, etc.

Also remember how I said I was going to the Hutch State Fair? Well I did with a group of ambassadors. If you don't already follow me on social media I posted some photos of us during the day. We went to a tiger show, saw so many animals, ate great food, and even got to take a ride on the lift to see the whole grounds. I don't know how I got suckered into going up there (I am afraid of heights) but I did.

To The Festival

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I hope you are having a nice week! The Walnut Valley Festival (Bluegrass) is starting this week and I am so excited to go and have festival food and listen to some really cool music. The state fair also started the other day and I am excited to be going to help out with my school. We get free food which is definitely the best part.

Is It Fall Yet?

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I have been trolling Pinterest and Instagram lately trying to find future ideas for this fall! If you must know fall is my favorite season. I love Halloween, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, fall scented candles, cozy socks, flannel, jeans, etc.

Few Of My Favorite Things

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Just wanted to do a short post about some of my favorite items of clothing I have been loving to wear in the colder weather.

Of course I have to mention wearing olive in the fall since its one of my favorite colors to wear during the season. I paired it with my comfiest of sweaters. It is the softest thing I own. No matter how many times I wash it it is still as soft as when I bought it. Then to keep me a little warmer since it is 30-40 degrees out ( Just a bit chilly in my opinion. Just a bit.) I got my favorite, and only sadly, leather jacket. To top off this look I got my necklace that has some olive colors to make the whole look complete. Not to mention my favorite black booties that I wear 90% of the time during winter.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving full of family and friends and fun and laughter! :) 

I know for me this one with be the first time I wont be home for Thanksgiving and be spending it with other family but it is still really hard being away from them for the holidays.

xoxo,

Malori

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Shirt- H&M// Leggings- Forever 21+// Jacket- Forever 21+//

Shoes- American Eagle// Necklace- Target