It's up to you to find the beauty in the ugliest days.

The past week has been super busy between going away to Louisville for volleyball, my birthday, and work, unfortunately I haven't been able to get around to taking photos and posting.  A rainy day like today seem to be the perfect time to catch up on posting some old photos.  Unlike most people, I enjoy a good rainy day.  Sometimes sitting inside and vegging is just what I need.

This post will be picture overload, it's some photos that my boyfriend shot of me during the fall/winter.  Very few times to I approve of so many photos that were taken, most of the time I'm cursing that I don't know how to do a "real" smile, or that I need to stop awkwardly posing my body.  Other bloggers make this photo thing seem so easy, but I have to assume that it wasn't always that simple to stand in the middle of a street and pose while passersby wonder what on earth is happening.

(top: Forever 21 |jacket: Rag & Bone |boots: Rag & Bone Newbury |bag: Alexander Wang Marion |sunglasses: Celine |scarf: Allsaints)

Belated Happy Birthday to me

It's been a hectic week and I am still suffering from sleep deprivation, so I'm a little late on this birthday post since it technically ended an hour ago.  So far, it's been a low key birthday involving, going to work (I've never been one of those girls to take off just because it's my birthday), where my sweet co-workers got me a balloon, my favorite candy, and cupcakes.  Later on my mom greeted me with my second round of cupcakes from Crumbs which are humungo and decadent.  She also remembered me mentioning not having anywhere to put my jewelry.  Now I have no excuse since she got me an adorable jewelry stand.

Time to get some much needed rest, can't wait to continue birthday celebrations this weekend with the bf and friends.  Kicking off my beach volleyball season this Saturday, super excited!

Don't let yesterday take too much of today.

Procrastinating is a specialty of mine, especially when it comes to packing.  This time, my volleyball team and I are flying / driving to Kentucky for a big tournament.  In an effort to save some money, I have to strategically get all my clothes and volleyball gear into a carry on and backpack.  After some contemplation, I ultimately decided stick to a black, white, and gray palette of t-shirt basics and jeans for everyday wear in order to save space, in hopes that everything will go together when I actually have to dress myself.  The one pop of color will be provided by my Alexander Wang Marion, a last minute decision.

Here's to hoping that I didn't forget anything, good volleyball, and fun times.  Have a lovely long weekend, see you guys next week!

(Alexander Wang Marion in spice)

Gorjana

I've been on a delicate jewelry kick lately after discovering this amazing brand Gorjana.  They have the most adorable little charm necklaces that are great for layering, and small cuff bracelets that don't overwhelm/fit my skinny wrists.  I can't get enough of this brand at the moment and it's perfect timing because these pieces are great to show off in the spring and summer.  You can find them on Gilt as well, but be quick, sale ends tomorrow!

What makes you different makes you beautiful.

These red Pamela Love x Nine West boots grow on me more and more, despite the fact that my first choice was black. It seems the preferred color for me to incorporate into my black and gray wardrobe is red and burgundy at the moment.  For example, in the last post I am wearing a jacket with a burgundy body, and the only two bags I own of color are burgundy as well.

With that being said, warm weather makes me want to abandon my darker clothes, so I'm on the hunt for some more pastel and bright colors to wear for the summer.  Suggestions are always welcome!

(jeans: Citizen of Humanity |boots: Pamela Love x Nine West |sweater: Uniqlo |jacket: Zara |hat & bag: Alexander Wang)