MERRY CHRISTMAS

To one and to all!

Santa came!!! 

Chopin & his gift ribbon

always,

cristinamarie

Hump Day: Graduation Edition

Well, it's official...

I am a 

graduate.

Don't ask me how this is even possible. I'm still in shock. After 4 1/2 years at TCNJ, I am done. Although it definitely has not settled in yet. It doesn't feel real...and according to my fellow graduates, it doesn't hit you until school starts up again and I'm not heading back to class.

These were honestly some of the best years of my life.

If only you could stay there forever!

always,

cristinamarie

Hump Day

In the spirit of finals season...I figured this Wednesday would be the best Wednesday to start my weekly "Hump Day" posts.

I haven't exactly decided what their overall theme is going to be. But seeing as most of us are struggling trying to get by during these last couple weeks of class, I thought we could all use a little pick me up!

I know this is an old video, and completely overrated. But it made me laugh nonetheless.

If that didn't do it for ya, take these words to heart:

"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action!"
(credit to Amanda for this quote)

Good luck with finals!

always,

cristinamarie

Pinspiration Tuesday

I think even though many of the outfits aren't too similar, that's what makes me happier as of late.

Being able to style myself (especially when I'm as tired as I have been in the mornings) without having to refer to my Pinterest boards feels like somewhat of an accomplishment. I love fashion and I love putting outfits together, but there at many times in which I will doubt myself.

Maybe it has to do with age & experience? Graduation's in T-9 days...

That must be it.

|| The messy headband bun ||

|| Beauty ||

Neutrals on Neutrals

|| Scarf: Old Navy || Sweater: BCBG || Jeggings: Dor L' Dor ||
|| Socks: Urban Outfitters || Boots: Steve Madden ||

|| Fashion ||

Date Night

|| Leather Jacket: Express || Shirt: Forever 21 || Necklaces: Forever 21 ||
|| Jeggings: Dor L' Dor || Booties: Target ||

|| Fashion ||

Apparently my version of business casual...

|| Sweater: Old Navy || Dress: Urban Outfitters ||
|| Booties: Target || Necklace: Forever 21 ||

|| Fashion ||

|| New Anthro shirt! ||
|| Shirt: Anthropologie || Jeggings: Dor L' Dor || Boots: LC ||

always,

cristinamarie

Weekend PIC Up

My life as of lately via my iPhone...

{night out with Pat

{cheers to new beginnings}

{nothing like leather & some red lips}

This is how my bed calls to me at 5 AM after a long night writing a 48 page paper...

{Overgram -- love this app}

{calling all angels}

{just a typical BIBO night}

{'tis the season}

When Pat decides to dress himself...

{SNL JT & Christmas angel}

Some Taylor Swift inspiration.

{Overgram}

{so I kinda felt special okay?}

At the mall where I work...the difference is just sad haha

{Hanukkah display}

{Christmas display}

always,

cristinamarie

Virtual Christmas List

As usual, my mom's been begging me for a Christmas list. I'm always late giving my list...so why not make a virtual Christmas list? That way I can update it as I have new ideas ;)

Now I'm not saying I'm going to get everything on this list. But a girl can dream right?
Hey Santa.

{1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 8 || 9 || 10 || 11 || 12 || 13 || 14 || 15 || 16}
5-Taylor Swift Red, The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons
14-The Little Fashion Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior, Decorate Workshop by Holly Becker, Decorate by Holly Becker

always,
cristinamarie

'Tis the Season!

Now that the holidays have kicked in full gear, I'm getting more and more in the spirit!

Glitter, lights, and a cold, red nose. 

{Light set up behind my bed}

{Always wanted lights around my mirror}

{Glitter nails}

{Baby it's cold outside}

{BIBO finally has a Christmas tree}

{Red lips instead of a red nose?}


always,
cristinamarie

Words

always,

cristinamarie

Weekend PIC Up: Thanksgiving & Black Friday Style

Happy {belated} Thanksgiving & Black Friday!!!

I hope your holidays were both as stuffed {tummy} and as empty {wallet} as mine were!

Even though it's a little early for my Weekend PIC Up, I thought I'd let you see a little bit into my life as of late. This time, featuring both iPhone AND regular camera pictures! YAY. Featuring our star guest: Chopin!

{Pat & Me || in the city}

{Chopin || keep an eye out for his tongue}

{Chopin & Me || not kidding about that tongue}

{Chopin || on top of his thrown}

{Chopin || crazy dog}

{Chopin & Me || so tempted to take him home}

{Mommy & Chopin}

{Chopin || could he be any cuter?}

{Daddy & Me...right}

{Daddy & Me || dysfunctional}

{Happy 30th Bacos!!!}

{Marcos & Chopin || he's such a dad}

{Chopin || pup in a sweater}

{Chopin || patient pup}

{Chopin || not so patient pup}

{OOTD || Blazer: Charlotte Russe || Skirt: Lord&Taylor ||  Legwarmers: Kohls || Booties: Target} 

{Chelsea || when zetas turn zombie}

{Jessielyn || still hot as a zombie}

{Chopin & Me || he's my little baby}

{Thanksgiving || Kohler style}

{Marcos & Me || that's about right..}

{Marcos, Chopin, & Me || my favorites}

{Chopin || daddy sleeps, so he does too}

{Chopin & Me || Black Friday work outfit}

{Chopin & Me || Dress: Zara || Scarf: Mom's || Boots: Steve Madden || Lipstick/liner: Ruby Woo & Cherry by MAC}

Stay posted for my attempt at a virtual Christmas list! (most likely the majority of my list will remain virtual. womp. haha)

always,

cristinamarie