Friday, November 29, 2013

Black Friday: Easy Outfit Picks

Funky 80s Music Mix: "Jump (For My Love)"

Wire lined Headwrap | Free People
Necklace | ...this is so old lol
Bow Back Skater Dress c/o | Choies
Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket | Dry Goods

Black Friday sale at Choies, up to 55% off. 
Free shipping Buy one, get one 50% off. All Choies shoes. Three Days ONLY.

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Okiedokie, so Black Friday happened! I worked from 10:40pm to 6:15am, right after Thanksgiving Dinner with my family!  If that dinner wasn't enough, I was munching on snacks here and there during my shift at the mall.  All I did was hang clothes that were dumped on the floor... because hundreds of people came to the store I was working at within the first few hours of being there. (Fire hazard zone of human beings much?) It was a bit stressful because every time I would make one rack look nice and tidy, I would look to my right and see a rack I just organized magically appear to be messy once again.  And so, I stopped looking right. hehehe.  Oh, and I actually don't work at that store, I was just a temporary hire for Black Friday, but I am so glad I don't have to work there again.  I found the music selection so inappropriate.  At one point I felt like I was audibly violated (not sure if that's a real phrase).  I just don't understand how women can sing along to songs which clearly demean them and speak so dirtily about women.  Also, I'm not sure how the men that write and sing it are okay with that.  That made me confused and a bit sad.  Glad that's over now.  Anyhow, as I was working I kept thinking how Thanksgiving is about thanks, but Black Friday has really just made it about shopping for others, but getting a good deal for yourself.  Not sure how I feel about the collision of the two days.

Matthew 7:9-11
"9“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 
10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 
11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good 
gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give
 good gifts to those who ask him! 12So in everything, do to others 
what you would have them do to you, for this sums 
up the Law and the Prophets."

I don't have pictures of our actual Thanksgiving Dinner feast, however, right before dinner, my cousin and I dressed down and my other cousin took some fun photos of us for le blog. :)  I went for a boho/trendy look, while she went for a more laid back sporty chic look.  Both these looks are super easy and are just 4 pieces each!

Boho-Trendy Look:
  1. Basic one colored above the knee dress
  2. Bomber jacket (or a jacket in any neutral color like green, brown, or mustard yellow)
  3. Hairwrap / Headwrap (I purchased one a while back on sale, but you can use a scarf too)
  4. Long necklace (layered necklaces look good as well)
Laid Back Sporty Chic:
  1. Sports Jacket (this was Lea's from high school)
  2. Basic bright colored t shirt
  3. Pearl Necklace (or anything chunky and chic)
  4. Skater skirt (or any dark colored over the knee skirt; thin belt is optional to add dimension to your outfit.  You can also use a dress and a crop top if you don't have a skirt)
Let me know if style building is interesting to any of you.  I think this fashion log will make it easier and less work to dress in the morning. haha. :D


Please remember to respect yourself, others, and God in your music selections,
Christine




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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Waiting on Time




women's computer glasses c/o | Firmoo
vegan leather white jacket | Zara
pencil skirt | Ann Taylor
Nine West suede heels | Marshalls

10% off Born Pretty coupon code just for you all: CHRISTINETC10
You can use it towards a wrist watch ,  bracelet watch , LED watch , or anything else on the Born Pretty website.  They actually have super fun watches that look more like jewelry that watches. I was very pleased at the quality of this watch when I received it in the mail this Friday.  For $11.89 I thought it would be flimsy with a low-quality face.  However the glass face is so sleek, with it's silver rim, that I am excited to wear it.  And seriously, I am annoyed when I have to depend on my cell phone for time... it just opens up a bottomless pit of distraction.  I needed a "take me seriously watch,"  and now I have one!  Perfect for a wear-to-work look, since I am trying to build a professional wardrobe for life. :p

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It has been over a week since my last post, sorry about that.  I'm excited to be editing again.  Honestly, the 2 weeks away from blogging seemed like a month.  School is crazy which is why I had that mini (and unwanted) blogger hiatus.  Fortunately, during these past two weeks I've been able to make it to church more than once a week which helped keep my mental sanity.  Also, there are only 3 weeks left until Christmas break!  All I have to focus on during my Thanksgiving break this week are my graduate school applications.  Well, there are those, and there are all my online class lectures to catch up on.  I dislike online lectures.  Who is with me? hehe

I hope you liked this post.  Believe it or not, it took Jas and me under an hour to complete two photoshoots.  Usually takes us 45 minutes - 2 hours per outfit, and to be honest, I'm not too sure where that times goes.  I guess our "photographer zen was kicking in," Jas' words, not mine. haha.  

How long does it take to do your photoshoots? I honestly have NO IDEA how long other bloggers take...

Glad to be back,
Christine


P.S. Please follow me on GFC and Facebook to stay connected! When I reach 500 on Facebook I am going to do another super fab Youtube giveaway through my channel! ;)

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Discovering Early Winter

Music: The Cinematic Orchestra Arrival of the Birds & Transformation

Sun Lee Siew Loo iphone4 blue peacock case c/o | Iconoemesis
iphone case c/o | Iconoemesis
Sweater, Tunic | Free People
Tights | Marshalls
Double Wide Military Boots | Marisots


First of all, isn't this music just GORGEOUS?! If you aren't listening to it, go scroll up and click the rectangular music box at the top of this post! Okay, good, now... Welcome to the early winter! The sharp air's chill made my nose so runny during this photoshoot that I thought it was a watering bucket, lucky for you, the photos mask this reality!  Also, my eyes began to water as I attempted the Tyra Banks coined term, "smize."  ^_^ With the sudden chilly weather this weekend, I decided it was time to perform my tri-annual wardrobe season swap.  As I was swapping, I realized how many clothes I own and don't wear religiously.  So, I made a pile of things to give away. I suggest the same for you too!

"Minimalism. I need to move towards this,
although I'm not aiming to be a full out hermit
any time soon."

 Removing more clutter from my life will allow me to focus more on God, while saving me money, and we all know that needs to happen for life, right? :D  Anyways, as I did that I gave some headbands to a friend's little sister and also gave this iphone 4 case to Jas.  And if you have read any posts including Jas, she loves peacocks and anything India-related. :)  By the way, didn't her pics of me turn out fantastic today?  Thanks Jas! It's also thanks to my new free GIMP 2 photo editing software! Woop Woop!  Now that I'm not rowing I would like to have more fun with blogging. That being said, I can't do fun things for my readers if they aren't engaging in my blog. So, please follow me on my Beyoutiful Hope Facebook Page.  I want to get to 600 likes by summer 2014 so I can have a big youtube giveaway.  So, invited your friends to like the page! And so, you should follow my Youtube Channel for inspiration, DIY, and updates!



Stay in Wonder and Awe at Creation,
Christine


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This case was compliments of Iconoemesis .  This UK based company features many designers which have cases from cute little bunnies to cafe scenes to girly and geopatterns. The case Jas chose out, featured here, actually has an elaborate design of blue and turquoise shades of peacock feathers, which makes it perfect for Jas.  I named it the "Jas peacock iphone 4 case !" hehe.  The particular case I first received has a minor flaw in the cutout, so I am actually going to exchange it for another which I don't mind because they have quick and friendly customer service.  If you have an iphone and are looking for a case, check out Iconoemesis.


  

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