Fashion Inspiration: Autumn Begins

With yesterday being the first official day of Autumn, I wanted to create 3 looks that are perfect for the season and different occasions! I create these looks based on what I like and what I would wear if these looks were in my wardrobe. I love being inspired by different seasons and Autumn is probably my favorite. The colors, textures, fabrics, styles, and so much more! Although it doesn't really feel like Autumn in SoFla, there was a cool breeze this morning that made me happy!

Sweater / Skinny Jeans / Riding Boots / Handbag / Bracelet Set / Watch / Lipstick / Nail Polish / Perfume / Eyeshadow Palette / Gloves 

Button Down / Straight Leg Jeans / Booties / Handbag / Watch / Necklace / Lipstick / Nail Polish / Perfume / Sunglasses

Sequin Tee / Skinny Jeans / Thigh High Boots / Clutch / Earrings / Necklace / Perfume / Eyeshadow Palette / Nail Polish / Lipstick

Which look is your favorite? What other Fashion Inspiration posts should I do? 

Chloe + Isabel: A Sapphire For September

September is the month for sapphire's and before the month is gone, you need to get your fix! Chloe + Isabel have some gorgeous pieces in their sapphire collection for Fall! From beautiful basics to amazing statement pieces, Chloe + isabel has everything you need! 

Shop the entire collection here, or check out my favorite picks from below! 

Jardins Du Trocadero Statement Bracelet

Morningtide Stretch Bracelet

Jardins Du Trocadero Two-Row Necklace

Tangier Deco Statement Ring

Morningtide East-West Pendant Necklace

Crystal Square Drop Earrings

Morningtide Drop Earrings

Motivational Monday: Start Now and Live Your Dreams

The other day I was doing my usual routine at work, fixing clothes, folding panties, etc. But the conversation I was having with one of the girls I work with was a little different. Typically we talk about our boyfriends, makeup, funny things, and what not. This day we were talking about our dreams and our goals for the future. She's very good at her job, I mean really good, but I know she doesn't want to work in retail forever. 

She had mentioned that she was thinking about going back to school for interior design, but wasn't too sure about it. I had questioned her a little bit about her hesitancy and listened to her concerns. Turns out, she and I are pretty similar. The whole "jack of all trades" type. I like a bit of everything, and i'd like to actually accomplish a bit of everything. So does she. 

I guess my little story for you was to stress the importance of doing what you love no matter what. You can work, go to school, have a family, and still pursue your dreams! There are so many ways to accomplish so much these days! Online course, self teaching, night school, and much more. 

I have a friend who works 2 job and is going to school to be a surgical technician. Another is working, raising her daughter as a single mother, and going to school to be a social worker. I'm working, running a blog and 2 YouTube channels, and preparing to go for my MBA. 

There is always time for you to live your dreams. Start now and you'll never regret it. 

Baking Beauty: The Best French Toast I've Ever Had

There's no question that I love a good Sunday brunch. Wake up early, go grocery shopping, come home and make an awesome meal. Sometimes it's biscuits and gravy or pancakes, but today it was the best french toast I've ever had. I think it even bests my dad's french toast... shhh! Don't tell him.

So naturally I wrote down the recipe as I went, had Briam test it, and now I'm here, writing this post for you! There are a few things in this recipe that can be changed to suit your tastes better, or to suit what you have in your kitchen. So no worries if you don't have everything in the recipe! 

If you try this recipe, show me! Tweet me @cmxoxo or IG me @christinamartinaxoxo to show me your best french toast recipe! 

Makeup Tutorial: I Can't, I'm Sick... (How To Look Socially Acceptable When Sick)

If you read my last post (here) you know that I have been pretty under the weather recently. And sometimes when you're sick, you have to leave your house. Well yesterday I was in serious need of some groceries, but I looked like a zombie. So I did what any other ordinary 24 year old would do, I did a makeup tutorial! Because, why not?

So the whole concept behind my makeup tutorial was that I looked like a giant sack of potatoes and did not want to look like said potatoes. So I pulled myself together, put big girl clothes on, pulled my hair back, and made my face look socially acceptable! 

Lush 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion and Be Fine Daily Moisturizer

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Primer, Korres Concealer, Revlon 24hr Colorstay Foundation, and Maybelline Dream Lumi  

MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC15, MAC Bronzin Powder in Golden, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blush, Bare Minerals Well Rested Concealer, NARS Albatross Highlighter

Bare Minerals 5 in 1 Eyeshadow, Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, Urban Decay Perversion Mascara, Rimmel ScandalEyes Liner in Nude,  OFRA Eyebrow Pencil, and Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Honey and NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair

Life Update: Stress Causes Sickness

Sometimes you think you can handle it, the stress of life. And then, out of no where, our body says "Nope!' and then we actually have to slow down and listen to our body before we crash and burn. Well, I didn't listen to my body. And now I have crashed and burned. I worked an extremely long past 2 weeks, so much so that I didn't even really blog that much or see my boyfriend (who I live with) that much. See the issue here? 

So what happens? Life caught up with me. All of the stress finally came around and slapped me across my head and now I'm sick. To start off the sick weekend/week though, Last Friday, I was pulled over by a State Trooper at 3am, blew a tire at 4am, and had to replace 3 tires at 7am. Then I had to take my car in to have 1 of the 3 recalls it has on it fixed. Friday was an excellent way to start my illness.

And now, full blown sneezing, coughing, and congestion. I'm living on soup, Mucinex, and tea. Oh, can't forget the OJ and Emergen-C either!