Sunshine + Clear Skies…perks of Winter in LA! I have gotten so accustomed to LA life that I can’t even imagine moving back to NY and dealing with the cold temps (especially after seeing all of my friends’ Facebook status talking about how many layers they need to wear just to step out the door…not to mention the blizzardwarnings, road closures and the un-glamorous digging your car out of the snow photos). Yup, I think LA is the place for me…sunshine, the ability to wear short sleeves in the winter + I get to wear white pumps like these without the fear of a slushy sidewalk ruining them :p The perks seem pretty endless…
Even in NY I was obsessed with leather leggings…especially these ones from HUE! They are sexy, comfortable and keep me just the right amount of warm for those chilly days in LA (which are rare)!
H e l l o 2 4 β₯ So am I officially an ‘old fart‘ now? :p JK ok, I may not be hitting the retirement home just yet but I still can’t believe I am 24 years old today (or rather years young haha)! Lots has happened this past year and everyday I’m learning more about life + myself…safe to say this has been the year of breakdowns, quarter-of-a-life ‘pre’ crisis, big changes + plenty of life lessons but nonetheless, it’s been one hell of a ride!
If you told me on my birthday last year that when I was to turn 24, I would be living in LA (West Hollywood to be exact), would have up + left my family to live with my roomie whom is also from LI, NY and start a new life on my own…I would have said ‘Ok, you are shitting me right?‘! Well…a year later and here I am!Β
This year has definitely had it’s ups and downs but it’s really tested my perseverance, my drive + my strength which is what growing up is all about! Last year this time I was working in Manhattan…knowing I so desperately wanted to move to LA and leave cold NY behind for good (or at least until NYFW rolled around haha)! I was unsure of how to get myself to LA + couldn’t just up and move without a job in place along with a plan of action. With a stroke of luck and some hard work, I landed a job and had 2 weeks to get my life together +Β move cross country. It was scary, exciting and a hugechange ahead!
Fast forward to two weeks ago…I was laid off from the job I moved across the country for out of the blue, I was crushed after another failed attempt at dating + I was questioning what truly makes me happy and what I want to do with my life. (Talk about Quarter-Of-A-Life Crisis huh?) :p
Well I discovered that even when I panic + have my doubts…everything works itself out just like it’s supposed to! What’s that old saying? Everything Happens For A Reason?! Well I am a firm believer!
That job I got laid off from brought me to LA which I wanted so bad, that failed dating scenario taught me a lot about myself, as well as my likes + dislikes and questioning myhappiness + future made me realize how passionate I really am about blogging and my career path in digital marketing + social media!!
Fast forward to today…my 24th Birthday! Every day there is a new story with me, but today in particular I have some exciting news to report!
While I was depressed about being laid off just shy of two weeks ago, I got an extra special Birthday Surprise this week π I am officially the newSocial Media Manager for BH Cosmetics!!! I can’t wait to be running their awesome social accounts + beginΒ sinking my teeth into video (because as we all know, beauty is all about YouTube, Vine + SnapChat now-a-days)! AND I am SUPER excited to have moved up to a ‘Manager‘ position — feels like the true ‘right’ step in my career and I feel thrilled to be moving forwardβ
I’ve always worked for fashion companies and I am so happy to switch things up with beauty (heck maybe I’ll learn how to get lips like Kylie’s or an on-point contour like Khloe :p) Sky’s The Limit…Literally! That’s why, just like last year…colorful balloons were in order…but this time I am celebrating in Hollywood!
Add me on SnapChat – MISSYONMADISON to follow along + see what I am up to for my Birthday today AND tonight! P.S. I am hoping to run into some celebs on Sunset tonight (hey,Β if Jeremy Piven happens to show up at Hyde, Chateau Marmont or any place on Sunset…I will take it as a sign of fate that he’s my birthday gift) π haha! No one said turning 24 meant I was going to wake up from my day dreams :pΒ β₯
Happy Friday! I wish I was more upbeat about the weekend but I am sitting home sick (ugh). I got the flu shot the other day and within 24 hours I am sick…this happens without fail every year…when will they come up with a shot that doesn’t make me sick after getting it jeez :p And I am sure all the traveling and airport waiting areas didn’t help either…On a brighter note, sick days = Law and Order SVU + Chicken Noodle Soup…I guess things can be worse right? (plus I am finally catching up on blogging which I feel like I’ve been slacking on the past two weeks — ever get that feeling? Where everything is happening all at once and you just need a little break?) πThis outfit is perfect to wear to work this fall and is a little flashback from my NYC days! It was shot just days before I got the news that I would be moving to LA (crazy to think I have been here since June now) and totally forgot about it :p Shabby Apple always has chic pieces that are great for work or play but this midi skirt is perfect office attire if you ask me — not too much leg…just the right amount π
I paired the midi skirt with this chambray button down shirt for a little retro vibe…I feel like a button down shirt tied like this is so cute (and just a tad sexy) reminds me of a pin-up girl what can I say. And of course these white pumps made a transition into fall because why not π
It wouldn’t be a ‘Missy’esq outfit without a bright red bag and this one did just the trick! And my signature black sunnies are a ‘must’ for the fall season. Plus I needed something to brighten my mood after this long exhausting week!
So LWD (little white dress) season is almost over…and every season is ideal for a LBD (little black dress), so I think that makes fall the perfect time for the LGD…Little Gray Dress…yup I am starting a trend…just wait for that to catch on π Other than sharing my love for this easy and casual dress from Liz and Honey (pretty much my favorite online boutique at the moment btw — loving all the abbreviations today haha) I am also excited to share that I will be hosting the Fall Preview Party on the Poshmark App tonight! I love a good party + making money while doing it…don’t you? I am a tad of a Poshmark addict and if you have no clue what I am talking about read on…because it’s a perfect way to clean out your closet + make room for great fall styles you are lusting after! Read More + Shop My Look
Jean season is coming back around…although I wear skinny jeans year round, during the hot summer months I tend to live in shorts, skirts and dresses (why wear jeans when those can be worn whenever right? :p) Well now that fall is quickly approaching, distressed skinny jeans have been on the top of my ‘must have‘ list…along with a cute denim vest to really work the whole ‘denim on denim‘ trend.