Get up, get dressed, embrace the random and live in purpose.

For the past three weeks, I've been battling a really icky and horrible sinus infection. As a result, I just felt like I've been put behind in my relationships, school work, and physical upkeep. I spent the past week, preparing for tests and papers and I literally felt uneasy. I became very overwhelmed by cracking open a school book or researching for my papers. I realized that I wasn't leaning into my purpose and not giving myself grace. 

My friend recently reminded me that we do have to take our crafts seriously in order to fully operate in them. Whether that entails studying for a test, training for a marathon, or working a carnival as outreach, we have to take fully embrace the purpose. Yesterday I was reminded that I can give myself grace as I embrace my purpose.

I woke up and immediately threw on an outfit because I didn't know if I would be meeting my mentor at a cafe that morning or if I would be relocating to study. My mentor held Bible study here at my place and I kept this outfit on. At the end of the study, she told me she liked my outfit and we randomly had a mini photoshoot outside of my living community. I wore the outfit because it made me feel good.  In the randomness of the "shoot" - I was reminded to seize opportunities and embrace the here and now. 

Outfit:

Levi's Jean Jacket

Top from Marshall's 

Skirt from Old Navy 

Heels from J.Crew

Earrings and Necklace from Target 

I'm totally embracing the randomness and the here and now. 

Remember, no matter what season you are in, you still have purpose <3

xoxo,

Tonyette

Things I basically live in this season =)

1.) American Apparel Circle Infinity Scarf (top right): I am LIVING in this scarf. I bought this for a little less than 9 dollars at Marshall's. I was able to wear this in the mild Fall weather and today's 35 degree weather. Definitely glad my sister saw into the future and encouraged me to buy this. It is made of fleece and it is HUGE. Like it can be worn as a shawl, shawl-hat, shirt, dress, etc. etc. But I've been wearing it as a BIG 'OL SCARF. Very versatile and it looks so good with everything. 

2.) Wet N' Wild Copper Dust (below the scarf): Purchased this baby for 1 DOLLAR at Walgreens. This has been my baby for the past two months. It is in the Red lipstick family- but I classify this as a orangey-brown with a tint of red lol. It literally WAKES my face up. This definitely makes a difference when I jumping out of my bed in the morning and want to do the least possible. 

3.) Lancome Desert Sunset Eyeshadow Palette (bottom left): My mom purchased this for me about a year and a half ago (summer after I graduated from college)for like 15 dollars. This palette definitely goes for A LOT and we scored it for NOTHING. Honestly - I love this palette and it definitely is a summer color palette but I love the darker colors and I don't really care too much for anything other than neutral colors. AND I keep coming back to this lovely <3. Here's another view.

Photo from Beauty2Couture

4.) Old Navy Women's Chambray - So I couldn't find the actually top but I wanted to put a photo of one of Old Navy's Chambrays in the post lol. The one I purchased is a tad too big for me and I honestly didn't like it when I first purchased it. BUT I love how it looks on me and I love wearing it with jeans, leggings, and I am actually going to try to wear it with a skirt tomorrow and belt it! Woooot. 

5.) Pacifica Color Quench Balm - I purchased the Blood Orange color a few months ago from Marshalls. This stuff is LIKE BUTTER. It literally has Shea Butter in it and it has so amazing oils in it that keeps my lips moisturized. I've bought another with Cocoa Butter in it and that one is equally amazing. This keeps my lips moisturized like NO OTHER LIP BALM. I am grateful for this. lol. I've seen this lip balm at like two different Marshalls for 4 dollars. Definitely be on the look out for them.

6.) American Eagle Party Cardigan (Bottom right) - My sister bought this for me when she worked at AEO last Christmas. I totally went into the store and almost bought it and she had already picked it out for me. BEST CARDIGAN EVER. It is really comfy and it has two slits on the sides that definitely makes it edgy. I live in this thing and it makes me feel like I am walking around with a blanket on all day LOL. It is my comfort item hahah. Thanks sis - you da best giiirl <3

7.) Madewell Transport Tote - Okay...I took forever to purchased this tote yall. I looked at it for months.I finally purchased it and it has been so great to me for the past few weeks. I can comfortably carry my laptop,wallet, water, umbrella, journal, a book, pens, and chargers in this tote. CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I am glad I invested in it because I know my future educational/life goals will keep me on the move. What better way to transport with the transport tote...hahaha. 

There ya go! Some of my faves and here I am in FOUR of the seven I posted =D 

See yaaaa

<3,

Tonyette