Obsession: Online Shopping

My online shopping addiction has been getting out of hand lately .... Since falls coming up, I can't resist all of the sales! I wanted to share with you guys my current favorite store to be shopping at for fall clothing!

1. J Crew

( No Brainer )

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2. Lorena Jane
( Who can't have enough work out clothes?! )

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3. Gap

( Another Fall Essential Store! )

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4. Vineyard Vines

( Duh! )

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What are your favorite stores to shop at during the fall?

How I Style: Chino Shorts

If you say my latest obsession post, you know that i have been loving my J Crew Chino Shorts! And since it's still a tab bit warm, I'm glad that I am still able to wear them through the school year! This is why I came up with three different look using my different colored shorts!

Look 1:

{What I'm Wearing}

Top: H&M

Shorts: J Crew

Bracelet: Gift

Shoes: Target

Look 2:

{What I'm Wearing}

Top: Forever 21

Shorts: J Crew

Necklace: Ebay

Shoes: Converse

Look 3:

{What I'm Wearing}

Top: H&M

Shorts: J Crew

Shoes: Target

What is your favorite look?

What's in my Backpack?

September is flying by! Just yesterday it felt like it was the first day of school, and not we are almost one with a entire month of school! But since I have been in school for a little bit, Me being my self have accumulated quite a lot in my backpack.... But just for the sake of this post, I had to narrow it down to my "essentials" if you must say, or even the thing that are in my backpack daily.

I of course have to first start off with what type of backpack I own! I have a North Face Jester Backpack in Black. I bought this laster year in March for around $40 on sale! :)

It comes with two main compartments:

One Big one:

And one small one:

Everything is pretty self explanatory, but occasionally I will have a couple of different things in my backpack depending on the class i'm going to.

I also carry around my lunch box and my water bottle!

What type of backpack do you have? 

Or

How do you organize your backpack?

Guest Post: Motivation by Your Typical Prep

You can do this.

Internalize those words and you're good to go.

Confidence is tough. It lacks where it shouldn't and shows up in the places you need it the least. It can drive you crazy at night with thoughts of "if only" and "I should have done this differently." The hardest part about having confidence? You have to make it; you are responsible for making it show up where you need it because as great as it would be, there isn't a magical fairy to shower you with confidence dust when you go to present a project in front of your class.

I feel as though the biggest inhibitor of confidence comes from a mindset where you doubt yourself. If you tell yourself you can't do something, there's a good chance it's not going to happen. So here's what I do: when I feel like there's no way I'm going to be able to do something, whether it's interviewing a popular guy for yearbook or auditioning for a clarinet solo in band, I just try to let go. By that, I mean I try to forget about everything that could cause me to get nervous and lack confidence. I just stop worrying.

It sounds simpler than it is. But, take a step back in your mind and think about living in the moment and not worrying about what will happen before, during, or after. Just plunge yourself into it and you'll find yourself doing something you never could have imagined. Talk about a confidence booster!

Next time you feel like you can't possibly be confident enough to do something, think to yourself, "I can do this," and just go for it!

Check out Caitlin on Your Typical Prep!

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School Morning Must-Haves

As school goes on, it becomes harder and harder for me to wake up. But there are certain things that help me with! So here are my secrets to making your morning better! :)

- A Ice cold drink of water 

Every night, It is one of my rituals for me to fill my water bottle with probably the closest water in the world and keep it by my bedside. By the time I wake up the water is still cold! And If you drink some cold water right after you wake up, I can assure you that it will help wake you up and start your day! 

- Clean & Clear Morning Burst Face Wash

Another thing that I do almost immediately after I roll out of bed is wash my face! For the longest time, I have been using the Clean & Clear morning Burst Face Wash. Some people say that it docent work, but for me it does! I love the citrus smell in it! It for sure helps me wake up! Plus after my face smells super good :).

- My Clothes Prepared

I cannot stress how much this helps in the morning! I have gone through years and years of mornings where I have to scramble to find my outfit and then me ending up being late! Just this year I started planning my out fits of the week every sundays, and it has helped me tremendously!

-Starbucks Drink

Most of you don't know, but I live latterly across the street my school, which means that I have to walk to school most of the times. With that being said, I always become super tired when ever I walk to school. Last year during finals week I tried the Starbucks Frapachino Drinks that you can buy in packages and I have been falling in love with them! They definitely help wake me up in the morning! Plus they taste really good! I personally like the regular vanilla one, but I soon want to try the caramel!

What things / rituals help you in the morning?

How I Style Black Leggings Preppy : Collaboration with Anchored In Lilly

I am so excited to be working with Hailey from Anchored in Lilly! We decided together that since the weather is changing to show you guys how to use a clothing item that is laid back, into something that you could style preppy yet comfortable for the new season! :)

Here is the link to Hailey's Blog!

http://anchoredinlilly.blogspot.com

Look 1: Denim && Polka Dots

{What I'm Wearing}

Top: Target

Denim Shirt: Forever 21

Leggings: Lulu Lemon

Scarf: American Egal

Shoes: Old Navy

Look 2: Classic In Strips

{What I'm Wearing}

Shirt: J Crew

Leggings: Lulu Lemon

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Etsy

Which outfit is your favorite?

P.S Make sure to check out Hailey's outfits!

Obsession: Chino Shorts

If you follow me on twitter, you know I have been LOVING my new J Crew Chino Shorts. I know, I know. Your probably thinking to your self, "Sophia, Everyone already owns Chino Shorts! Where have you been??". Before I bought them I thought they look really stiff and uncomfortable! Until one day at J Crew I tryed them on and fell in love with them! They are such a good pair of shorts! I personally like the 3 inch ones because they aren't too short of shorts, but they are also very conservative and are a great length! Plus they come is such cute colors!

Here are some that i love!

Whats your favorite pattern or color?

The Fab Girls Blogger Community

I am now apart of a fabulous group of girls called the Fab Girls Blogger Community. This group is a group of teenage blogging girls that want to help expand their blog and to meet new people and bloggers in the community! I highly recommend to join this group and be apart of our growing group!

Click here to join in!

Hope you join!

Want Wednesday

Another month has rolled by, which means ever more stuff I want! These couple of items I have been eyeing, but I am actually considering buying a couple just because I think that I could get a good use out of them! :)

Here they are!


1. Ivivva Scarf

Here in California, people are constantly obsessed with their image and fitness. And with fitness comes gym clothes. And with gym clothes come Ivivva. Ivivva is this store in southern California that  has more smaller sized lulus that are exactly made with the same materials as  Lulu Lemon! And me being the accessories junkie that I am, is obsessed with this blue and pink scarf! I think that this would be perfect for winter nights or even wearing it going to dance practice!

2. J Crew Factory Lace Panel Shirt

I adore the colors and the color blocking of this top! I think is a must have for fall! If I were able to have this, I think I would pair this with a pair of dark wash jeans, black Tory Burch flats and of course a gold monogram necklace!

3. Custom Lilly Lobstah Roll Shorts

I have been eyeing these shorts for the longest time! They are absolutely adorable! Even though the weather is getting much cooler, I probably will still end up buying them because they are so dang cute!

4. Kate Spade Tote Bag

Since school has been going on lately, I have been trying to find some new tote bags that I could possibly use for school! I don't want something flashy or huge. Just something simple yet structured. And I think this beg fits my find perfectly! I love how it has gold hardware ( which is perfect because I wear gold almost every day!), and it has a very neutral color that I could match with almost anything!

What items have you been liking lately?

101 in 1001

I was inspired by Mechanize Horan to do this 101 in 1001 blog post! I feel that it is the perfect way to create a miniature bucket list! It will definitely help me check off a couple of things off of my list, but at the same time, it will help me do things that I have always wanted to do!

I also Created a tab on my menus so you can see the progress!

Personal ( /25)

1. Read 10 Classic Books ( /10)

2. Get my License

3. Finish Decorating in my room

4. Complete a Study Bible

5. Get all three of my splits

6. Have a Spa Day

7. Learn how to make Macarons

8. Take a Summer Dance Intensive

9. Volunteer at a Hospital

10. Try 15 DIY Projects ( /15)

11. Go to bed at 10 pm for two whole weeks

12. Go to a bible study class

13. Throw a party just for fun!

 14. Create a New Years Resolutions and actually stick to it

15. Go to a college football game

 16. Do Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet

17. Learn how too successfully walk in heels

18. Buy a Lilly Pulitzer Dress

19.  Have a Sweet 16! 

20. Go to a Religious Camp for a week

21. Try a Barre class

 22. Learn how to ice skate

23. Go on a scavenger hunt

24. Give 6 “just because" gifts

 25. Read all of the books in my book case

School (   /17)

1. Get all A’s from Sophomore year and up!

2. Become Board Member of a club

3. Take a trip to the East Coast to visit Colleges

4. Get an Internship

5. Go to a medical intensive

6. Get accepted into a National Honors Society of some sort

7. Run for office 

8. Shadow a doctor

9. Graduate High School!

10. Get Accepted into one of my top Universities

11. Take a college level class

12. Attempt to start a club

13. Create a Summer Reading Book

 14. Visit at least 15 college campuses 

15. Get my first job

 16. Do all my homework and studying on Friday so that I have Saturday and Sunday free

17. Be featured in the school yearbook other than my school picture

Family && Friends ( /10)

1. Complete a Color Run w/ some friends

2. Try a Yoga Class with a friend

3. Have a family portrait ( with all of my family)

4. Try a Palliates Class 

5. “The Wedding of the Year”

6. Redo the Patio with mi madre

7. Go on a family trip

8. Go kayaking with the family (again)

9. Go out of state with my friends

10. Family Reunion?

My Blog ( /16)

1. Create a Blogging Series

2. A post dedicated to my blogs photographers :)

3. Day to Day Vlog about a trip

4. Get a Sponsor

5. Create a blog signature

6. Update my About Me Page

7. Get Business Cards

8. Have a giveaway

9. Attend a Blogging Event/ Participate

10. Meet another fellow blogger

11. Create an Award

12.  Do something special for my Blogging Birthday

13.  Create a online bloggers event of some sort

 14. Go through a month without actually missing a blog post

 15. Get my blog redone professionally 

16. Create a tag

Traveling ( /14)

1. Visit the 4 Corners

2. Take a trip with a friend

3. Visit Washington DC in the Spring or Fall

4. Take a Cruise

5. Visit Florida

6. Go back to Haiti to visit family

7. Explore Seattle, Washington

8. Take a girls weekend

9. Spend time in Arizona with my cousin

10. Travel to a new country

11. Travel to a new state

12. Stay a night in Catalina Island 

13. Monetary Bay

14. Stay in Malibu for a weekend

For Fun ( /19)

1. Go to a MGMT or Empire of the Sun Concert

2. Take a bike ride all the way to Manhattan Beach

3. Paint my nails every week for a whole month

4. Get a 2nd Passport

5. Go golfing

6. Go to A Baseball Game

7. Visit the Botanical Gardens

8. Start a Garden

9. Read 30 Minutes each night for a month

10.. Go standup paddle bording

11. Meet a Sea Lion ( actually touch )

12. Have a pen pal

13. Movie Premier

14. Have a lemonade stand

 15. Send a message in a bottel

16. Do something fun for New Years Eve

17. Carnival in Haiti

 18. Watch a sunrise on a beach

19. Rock Climbing

What are somethings you want to do?

Bloggers With Class Award

I am so happy that I was nominated by Seabreeze and Styling for this Bloggers With Class Award! She is such a sweet heart for tagging me! Make sure to check out her blog! This award was started by Cathleen from Classy Cathleen Blog! I have never heard of this award, But I am so glad to see that there are more fun award out there! Plus it was really fun to answer the questions! Make sure to check out the Bloggers With Class Community!

Here are the rules:

-If tagged, please copy the rules into your post.

-Please also link back to this post on Classy Cathleen.

-Recognize the blogger that tagged you (share a little about them and their blog, and link back to them).

-Answer the questions that are a part of the award.

-Tag 5 bloggers that you feel are classy to receive the award as well.

-Let the bloggers know that they have been tagged!

-Be sure to include the link to the Bloggers With Class community (And don’t forget to join!)

-Include the image in your post.

 What do you think it means to be classy?

Being Classy to me means having manners and showing a great amount of kindness! There isn't any other way to say it! You have to have manners and kindness in order to become a very successful and classy lady! :)

 Who are some of your role models?

Probably everyone in my family! From my mother even up to my cousins, each and everyone of them has a little piece of them that I wish I had. It could be courage or even being creative! They all have something that I look up to them! 

Who are some of your style icons?

Celebrity wise: Loran Conrad. She has such a simple and timeless style, that it makes any one envy her!  

Non-Celebrity Wise: My two cousins, Mehri and Megan. They are like sister that I never had! They have taught me everything that I know about clothes. From Mehri teaching me about simplicity and timeless outfits, to Megan teaching me about mixing patterns and when to not wear bracelets with a necklace ;). Both of them have completely different styles, but both of them inspire me so much!

Pearls or bows?

Pearls hands down! they give anyone such a amount of elegance with any outfit! 

Who/What inspires you?

I think I would have to go along the lines as my role models and still say my family. They are always there for me and inspire me to do the things I love!

What is your favorite color?

This is probably one of the hardest questions that anyone could ask me. It changes constantly. But who could go wrong is a baby pink! 

Do you like the classy style? What are some of your favorite pieces/trends of the style?

I do like the classy style, but it depends. I don't like wearing skirts constantly and having button up shirts on everyday, but sometimes I do! My favorite classy trend would have to be big jewelry! I love a good statement necklace!

 What are some of your favorite quotes?

"If you haven't felt like quitting, your dreams aren't big enough"

"It is in Christ we find who we are and what we are living" -Ephesians 1:11

"Everything happens for a reason"

Why is it important to have class?

Class is important to have because of how you can be positive in any situation! 

Why did you start your blog? When did you start your blog?

I started my blog on October 5th of 2013. The reason I started this blog was because I needed a outlet for me to express my love for fashion! Plus I thought it would also be a great way for me to improve my writing skills!

I tag:

Belle Of The Ball 45 

Maggie Royce

The Coveting

The Lobster Polo

The Wicked Prep Of The East

Good Luck Ladies!

Obsession: Small Notebooks

Since it has been 2 weeks into school, I have been using my to-do list notebook like crazy! Like I have said before, I use this as a to-do list for EVERYTHING! But it has saved me so much time for thinking of what I need to do next!

And of course it always helps to have it in a cute cover! So here are my recommendations for notebooks!

Lilly Pulitzer Journal ( Sold Out Currently) // Kate Spade Journal //  The Meaning of Life Notebook     ( Similar )

Jonathan Adler Journal // Mead Floral Notebook

Where do you write your to-do lists?

Sweet 16 Party Planning: Theme Insparations

As some of you may know/experienced, sophomore year is the year of Sweet 16's! From the crazy themes to the dance floor music, they are always super fun! But as much as I love a big party, I will only be able to have a small sweet 16 this year, which I am completely fine with! But with planning a Sweet 16 comes picking a theme!

Picking a theme is probably the hardest part of the whole party! So here are some themes that you may consider!

Which theme do you like?