Weekly Chic

Today is the beginning of a new week which means new responsibilities & challenges are coming our way. Instead of waking up with the thought of dreading Monday and starting a new week, try to wake up tomorrow with the thought that something amazing is going to happen. Which brings me to the first item of our Weekly Chic list:

1. Weekly inspiration. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by our daily routines and just need a little positivity so why not make it a weekly thing on Mondays to read some weekly inspiration? It can be a book, the bible, a walk in the park, pinterest, a magazine, etc. Just make a point (even if it is only for a few seconds) to allow yourself to be inspired by life. I decided to help out & provide some.

I think this message is extremely important because not only is perfection boring, but also totally unattainable. If you work towards perfection then you are always going to be disappointed because nobody is perfect. Life changes when you embrace the flaws and lack of perfection.

I cannot stress this enough. Work is inevitable but we live in a society where we can freely choose what we study & try to plan life. My advice is choose to major in a passion. If you study something you have a genuine love for, every day will feel like a new and exciting learning experience. If you feel passionate while studying it, just imagine how it will be once you make it a career. 

Honestly the first time I read this quote, I teared up. If you have ever experienced depression or felt unworthy, this is for you. Despite how we feel about ourselves, we were created to be victorious. Never forget it. 

Now, let's get down to business...

2. Trend-casting for Spring. If you are unfamiliar with trend-casting, it is basically predicting trends, like forecasting except I'm not a weather man ;). 

My predictions for Spring are as follows: Floral print, bell sleeves, floppy hats, crochet, lace bralettes, lace in general, palazzo pants and bells, tapestry bags, pops of neon, tie dye, fringe and lots of bohemian inspired jewelry and accents.

3. V-day Recipes. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and who doesn't love to receive something handmade and delicious? You know what they say: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach so check out these Valentine's Day Food Ideas for Him.

4. Hairstyles. I found a new go-to hairstyle for Spring that I am dying to share. I've seen it on pinterest a few times, but just recently tried the half-up braided crown. I love how easy it is and it totally adds a romantic & classy vibe to an outfit, which is exactly what you want on Valentine's Day.

Find out how to master this style here.

Next, I found a really innovative way to display bobby pins in hair...(Yes, I said display, not hide). 

Use two bobby pins to create an open triangle- I love it, do you?

5. Sunday Night television. Television isn't a subject we talk about much on this blog but I felt it was worth mentioning because Sunday night has become the night for television, in my opinion. THE WALKING DEAD IS BACK and as some of you might know. never disappoints with dramatic episodes full of gore and emotion. The fifth season's opener was no different with flashbacks of Beth & the twins to the super shocking ending. Also, one of my other favorite t.v. shows Girls (on HBO) came on last night after a week long hiatus, thanks Super Bowl. Shockingly, the episode was a little on the boring side, but we did see Shoshanna and Ray bond while running errands, which was cute. We also saw that Hannah might be second-guessing her decision to attend the Master's Writing Program in Iowa, which is interesting. I can't wait to see what next Sunday night has in store for both.

What was your favorite part of this Weekly Chic? Comment below!

Love Letters

How romantic would it be to receive a love letter that looks like it was typed using an old school typewriter for Valentine’s Day? Because not all of us are poets like F. Scott Fitzgerald, farmflea on Etsy has so many great quotes to order.Your sweetie is sure to love this simple and thoughtful gift. You could even mod podge one on his gift box.                                                          Etsy                                                                     Etsy

Sometimes we just need a nice reminder from the Bible, but this quote pertains to love for a significant other as well:

Etsy

All the single ladies should appreciate these typewriter quotes:

 

                   Etsy                                                 Etsy                                               Etsy

Disclaimer: All images and quotes are products of Farmn Flea on Etsy and are linked under each image.

Would you be happy to receive one of these beautiful poetic quotes? I know I sure would.

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I’ll be back tomorrow for DIYs and recipes for a snow day.

In the meantime check out my Valentine’s Day outfit ideas post from last year here and another old post of mine that might be helpful is Frugal Date Night Ideas. Lets just say I am so thankful my blogging and photography abilities have improved since then, but it is nice to look back and see how far I’ve come.

Treats: Valentines Day

Remember in elementary school when you exchanged valentine’s cards with everyone and you were an asshole if you left out someone? Well, why should adult life be any different? Surprise your friends or coworkers with these tasty treats for Valentine’s Day. WARNING: The food below is delicious and fattening.
#1: RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIE. Annie had me at “Red Velvet” (my favorite dessert in all the land), mixed with whoopie pie? OH MY! To check out exactly how to make these bundles of cream cheese click here.
#2: BROWNIE HEART CUPCAKES- For a step by step recipe click here

What You’ll need:

· Vegetable oil, cooking spray

· 3 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

· 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

· 3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces

· 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

· 3 cups sugar

· 6 large eggs, room temperature

· 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

· Basic Buttercream

#3: Surprise Inside Cupcakes- The fabulous Lauren Conrad has a Valentine’s cupcake recipe that is too darling for words. Any woman would love if her valentine surprised her with some of these cupcakes-too freaking cute. To find out what is inside this surprise cupcake and to check out the full recipe click here.
#4: Imagine a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with your man (or your crush/ Valentine), you have a full four-course dinner planned but what about cocktails? No worries, Elle has your back with this how-to guide on mixing his and hers cocktails like a pro for Valentine’s Day. This article is a must read and a must do.
#5: Before the romantic dinner comes breakfast. Surprise your Valentine with breakfast in bed, or bring them a pick me up at work. These Jelly donut muffins are sure to make him smile. To make them you’ll need:

· 2 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 tablespoon baking powder

· ⅛ teaspoon salt

· ½ cup sugar

· 2 eggs

· 1 cup milk

· ⅓ cup +1 tablespoon canola oil

· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

· Approx ⅓ cup jelly (I used raspberry, but you can use your favorite!)

· ½ cup butter, melted

· ¾ cup sugar

For directions and a step by step guide to make these delicious and adorable treats, click here.

#6: Strawberry Gumdrop Hearts- My favorite kind of candy is gummy anything, add strawberry and it’s beyond delicious. To be Valentine’s day appropriate of course a heart is involved. Check the full recipe here.


#7:  Handwritten ‘Valentine’ Cupcakes- I know you’re like…just another cupcake but this is special because it’s your handwriting. How awesome would it be to receive a cupcake with a handwritten note on the top? Step by step instructions here
All of these treats are to enhance your Valentine’s Day gift giving. What was your favorite? Tell me below