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I'm not sure if this happens to everyone (tell me if I'm the only one), but while buying gifts for others during Christmas I seem to manage to buy myself quite a few things as well. I feel like it's such a bad habit! But, I guess, after spending money on others (and seeing deals!), I feel a bit more justified in buying things for myself as well. Any who, I'm just sharing a few things I picked up for myself this year during my X-mas shopping ventures from Nordstrom Rack, Forever 21, and Target. Note : I did buy actual Christmas presents for other people at each store too  😂 The below are mix and matched outfits from my buys at Nordstrom Rack, Forever 21, and Target.  I actually wore the above outfit for Christmas Eve.  I super like this dress/shirt from Nordstrom Rack. I feel like it gives 70s vibes. Also these pants from Target are the perfect burnt orange color. I somewhat "styled" it with a few other shirts below. The above...

McDonald's pumpkin spice latte did give me a boost this morning at 6 am! I have yet to do my workout, but it will eventually happen probably within the next hour. I've never had their pumpkin spice so I thought today was a good day to try it. And it was quite delicious! It had a settle pumpkin flavor and wasn't too sweet, which I would say both were pluses.  The first glance I got of this shirt, I absolutely loved it! I love coffee, and I'm trying to get motivated to workout more so this shirt was just perfect. Though it is a bit large, the fabric is extremely soft and tying a knot at the corner never hurts to make a shirt more fitting. A nice shirt with a bold statement, some leggings, and comfy shoes makes it a fine beginning of any day.  Enjoy every morning!

Quick snaps on this semi-sunny, semi-cloudy, and semi-chilly midwest day.  My Hair is finally growing longer! On Sunday I finally decided to go back to layers. Those are my two plants, since I'm not allowed to have animals.  All-Star Converses are always a good choice Vests keep you pretty warm in the midwest, at least until you actually NEED to wear a coat.  When you can't be cute, making ugly faces always works.  Enjoy the wonderful bi-polar days of autumn! 

Just a simple outfit for fall: Neutral top from Forever 21 with black jeggings from Bullhead, and I put my hair in a side-braid because I rarely ever do anything with my hair.  Too keep warm in the chilly midwest weather, I'm wearing this bright orange vest. The vest is Gap but honestly I got it from Goodwill  ✌ Gold rings Just one simple bracelet.  Stone layered necklace from Forever 21. Just wore my black combat boots too. 

This weekend was just spectacular outside. Very warm, with a lot of sun and a cool breeze. But you know, with living....on the earth, the weather can be so unpredictable and ever-changing. I woke up in my bed today fairly freezing. In spite of spring, I urged myself that this was a good day to dress in bright colors. It definitely was!  I am definitely a fan of the trench coat. This one is navy blue and from Banana Republic. Cheers to an extraordinary blurry photo. Recently got the middle ring from Plato's Closet. Rings are so fun to find when thrift shopping! I really think that those beige sandals are just the most comfiest shoes.  It was quite a cold walk home, but the river is always nice to look at. The sun decided to come out later though at around 7 pm. Here was the view from my apartment balcony:  And one of my university's parking lot:

A simple outfit for a groggy, wet Sunday morning in midwest Aprils. Cardigan is from Free People and the white blouse is from BP at Nordstrom. Black jean-like leggings are Bullhead.  Necklace is from Forever 21. The only thing I don't like about it is that the two necklaces are attached. I'll probably make them into two separate necklaces soon.  I love this black floppy hat. I got it during last winter's Black Friday sales at the Mall of America.  Shoes are from JustFab. [Documenting for how my outfits might change over the years]

So, right now where I live it's 4°, sunny, with a wind of 12, mph. With wind chill it comes to about -10°. Not to bad for the weather for here. I think the sun just makes it better. Our blood has gotten thicker though and 20° is probably light sweater weather now. 30° t-shirt weather, but thats just how we do it in the midwest. This outfit is warm enough for today. Layers really are your best friend during the winter time. I'm wearing a simple outfit: Long mid-length black wool coat Brown infinity scarf Light jean jacket with a white tank top Tan jeans Black high top Converse All-Star It's simple and never goes out if trend. Keep warm! (Yes, I'm in the girl's restroom. They had a nice full length mirror so I got the idea of doing an ootd, took advantage of the situation and took some snaps. ) Posted via Blogaway