intention.

I can't help but get all giddy with the start of the new year. I was so ready for 2013 to be over and am so ready for a completely fresh start in 2014. I'm a sucker for resolutions so I wanted to share with all of you a few of mine:

1. Run a 5k (The Color Run) and a 10k (Race For The Rescues)
Given that I've never run a race in my life (nor can I remember the last time I've ran a mile nonstop, this resolution may be a little overzealous. However, one of this year's life goals is to lead a healthier lifestyle and what better motivation than training and running for a good cause?

2. Always have fresh flowers in the house.

Because...why not?!

3. Find (and wear) my "signature scent"
I know, I know. Some may be appalled to read that at almost 26 years old, I have yet to find my signature scent. Any recommendations I can try out? Do tell!

4. Start investing.
Ideally, set up a matching 401k with an employer, otherwise look into a Roth IRA. Why? Because I want to be that person at 65 years old travelling the world, going to fancy dinners, and just living a super cushy life!

I'm pretty confident with this year's resolutions. I've found that setting specific ones rather than general, typical ones (i.e. get in shape! work out more! eat health!) are much easier to commit to and achieve. For example, last year my resolutions were to get more involved in animal welfare (I'm now volunteering for two amazing animal nonprofits on a weekly basis!), go to more concerts (I went to a total of 7), and start painting (This one is still underway; I got an amazing acrylic paint set for Christmas and can't wait to use it).

Bring it, 2014!

topshop

I may or may not have a slight major obsession with Topshop. Thank you to London for finally sharing this amazing fashion line with us Americans! Below are just a few of the pieces I'm realllly craving currently:

 purple cami / black print dress /  black romper jumpsuit /  boy shorts /  elastic waistband pants

orange county fair.

Nothing says summer better than a county (or state!) fair. It's something about warm nights spent riding an illuminated Ferris wheel, stuffing your face with way too many fried foods, and "aww-ing" over all of the baby farm animals. You should be impressed and disgusted to know that I took down Australian beer-battered potatoes smothered in Ranch and cheese, a third of a Pink's hot dog (Martha Stewart-style, no less!), a chicken gyro, three large beers, and several bites of a - wait for it! - bacon covered glazed doughnut. Oh my. So, you'd be right to guess that now I am spending the next week eating celery sticks and water to de-bloat and cleanse my body after the fair aftermath!

She's a wild one.

How perfectly awesome is this baggy sweater from Wildfox Couture? Comfortable and stylish for a summer road trip if you ask me ;)

I'm also loving this, this, and this. 

Note: these sweaters tend to run super huge (I'm wearing an XS) so be sure to size down!

duh.

but really, go crazy!! And have a fabulous weekend lovies. 

Hello, Gorgeous.

Picked this beauty up at Nordstrom and it really is ideal for the working fashionista as it is large enough to fit my lunch, laptop, and other daily essentials! Shop it here and similar ones I'm loving this, this, and this. I mean really, Kate Spade can do no wrong with her handbags! 

unconventional.

While it's super easy and basically a necessity to pile on classic necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to complete any outfit, there's a trend developing that we cannot deny: unconventional jewelry items to really make a style statement. Whether they are here for a long time or just for the summer, ear cuffs are having a super hot moment. Check out a few of my favorite pieces below and do tell: do you dare to step out of your fashion comfort zone and try these out? How would you style them?

1. Nasty Gal Shark Tooth Ear Cuff

2. Zara Rhinestone Ear Cuff

3. Repossi Diamond Ear Cuff

4. BCBG Metal Stone Ear Cuff