Center Point

I'm on a mission to get back to the center of it all. Life has a funny way of throwing things at you. As you attempt to catch every object your hands become so full that you end up dropping something if not everything. It's so easy to become distracted. Hell I can honestly say that I've allowed distractions to block my ultimate vision. I don't know about you all but I can tell when things are not right. I feel a sense of unbalance. 

It's not a good feeling when you are in a mental state of Vertigo. Vertigo is a medical condition where the patient experiences a whirling or spinning movement. It is a subtype of dizziness where they have the perception of movement.  Just think about it, you're standing still in confusion as your world spins constantly. The choas causes you to become dizzy and confused not knowing what your next move should be. You frantically search for options as you try to maintain everything while trying to catch what is being thrown your way.  

I totally understand the feeling of hopelessness, fear, anxiety, and many other things. I've had my share of sleepless nights and tears. I told myself I will not become a victim to the ways of life. Yeah things may be crazy and chaotic but that's only temporary. 

Through all of the chaos I felt a sense of calmness. I've spent moments in my life in a vertigo mental state. That is no way to live! You get less things accomplished  and you begin to loose yourself. How can you possibly move forward when you are stuck behind debris from your storms?  You become so overwhelmed that you bury yourself in your burdens. You focus so much on what is happening around you you begin to loose focus. You stray further and further away from your central focus point. 

We all should practice on being self aware. We should be so in tune with ourselves that we notice an imbalance and get back to the center of things. It's okay to have your moments but we shouldn't stay there long. Life will always be crazy and unpredictable but we all have the power to make positive strides in moving forward. Find your central focal point and reside there. The storm you're experiencing is only temporary. Don't focus so much on the rain that you forget about the beautiful rainbow you're promised afterwards. 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra 

Snazzy Saturday's

Now I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who enjoys having a nice dinner with the girls. Good food and good conversation. Anything from the shade of lipstick someone is wearing to the cute guy sitting across the room. I live for moments like this! The older I've gotten I decided to ditch the turn up scene for a nice dinner and drinks. This past Saturday I was invited to a birthday dinner by one of my sorors. We went to a restaurant called Strip located in Atlantic Station. As always I didn't know what to wear. I swear I feel like my closet is completely empty when it comes to clothing. To the average eye it may look as if I have a lot but to me I only see two or three hangers. YES!! I know I'm super dramatic but I can't help myself. It seems like the more I shop the more I want. Don't blame me blame the designers. Why must they make so many cute clothes? 

I didn't know what to wear at first so I had to have mini girl talk threw text before getting dressed. First I had to find out how dressed up my friend was getting. In the invite text she told me she was getting really cute. So I had to figure out just how dressed up she was getting. I know I know you're probably thinking to yourself wow it's never that serious. But in reality IT IS THAT SERIOUS!! You NEVER want to be the girl who shows up underdressed. That is the WORST! For those of you who may not know, there are truly levels to this! Once I had my pow wow through texts and rummaged through my "empty" closet I finally mustered up an outfit that would be fitting. 

I didn't want to do too much so I opted for a simple black dress, some wedges, and spiked jewlery. But once heading out the door I soon realized it was a little brisk outside so I quickly ran back in and grabbed the first blazer I saw hanging in my closet. 

This just goes to show you how something so simple as a printed blazer can add a different twist to an outfit. I didn't think to wear this at first but once I put it on my outfit felt complete. 

This blazer is one of my favorite blazers. It always adds a nice little Umph to any outfit. Another thing I absolutely love most about it is the fact that it was thrifted for dirt cheap and you won't see this hanging up in any retail store. This is what I would call a statement piece. I can not stress enough how important it is to own a couple of statements pieces in your wardrobe. Nothing beats staple pieces especially thrifted statement pieces. THERE'S NOTHING IN THIS WORLD LIKE A NICE VINTAGE STATEMENT PIECE FROM THE THRIFT STORE!! 

I swear last night I was giving face!! *begins laughing* We all have those moments. Every girl has that I DID THAT moment, I don't think it's just me.....or is it? *awkward pause* Any who let me give you the run down on this fit of mines.

Outfit Details

• All black

Skater dress Forever 21 under $15  

• Multi colored blazer local thrift store $7.99 also came with matching shorts 

• Super comfy black peep toe wedges Target $20

• Spiked necklace Burlington Coat Factory $8.99

• Rose gold watch Charlotte Russe $12.99

• Nude Steve Madden purse TJ Maxx $39.99 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra 

 

Me Myself & I

I would have never thought I would get to a point where I enjoy spending time with myself. As I sit here in Atlantic Station enjoying the weather I just sit in amazement of how far I've come. I'm making great strides and I can honestly say things are starting to come together. I've been working hard creating a brand for myself, I'm finally okay with not knowing everything, I'm open to learning new things, and as far as my love life goes....lets just say I've been smiling a lot more lately. Being able to pause and take things in I am able to reflect on everything. 

 I realized that self fulfillment is one of the greatest things we can accomplish. When was the last time you did something that made you happy? Something that brought you great joy.  We should all aim to please ourselves more than we please others. It's so easy to become engulf with wanting to please other people that we loose sight in what we want. It's okay to take into consideration what others may think but their opinion should never alter your final decision. Especially when you feel that you are doing what's best for you. Now don't get me wrong, I am a firm believer that wisdom is far better than experience. People try to tell you what they believe is best for you to prevent heart ache. I completely understand that reasoning. I'm referring to the people who try to talk you out of your dreams and aspirations. Folks who asks so many questions. 

"Well how are you gonna do this?"

"Do you really think that's a good idea?"

"You are some kind of crazy to want to do that!" 

Become confident in saying "You may not understand and it's okay for you not to, just trust I know what's best for me at the moment". I've gotten to the place where I am completely okay with telling someone "It's not for you to figure out, that's my job." DO NOT ever let those nay sayers deter you away from those big ideas that you have. Certain circumstances may slow you down a little. Things may not work out as planned but those are just miniature speed bumps, but they should never cause you to stop. Life has its detours that's what makes it so interesting. Those detours may take you places you've never been before. Show you some scenery you've never seen before. Introduce you to some things you would have never thought of. 

Yeah those detours may be a longer route but enjoy the ride. We all have a strong dislike for the person in the car constantly asking "Are we there yet?"  So why must you do the same thing? Embrace those minature speed bumps and detours, it just gives you longer to plan out your next big "THING". Whatever that may be! Keep constantly working at those goals and aspirations. One day you'll look back and say "Damn I made it." 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra

Fall in Love With Autumn

What's not to love about this AMAZING season? The weather is great and the sun is still shining. I was super excited to pull out one of my favorite statement pieces I thrifted a while ago. This butterfly printed pleated skirt has to be one of my FAVORITE pieces in my closet. It's super light weight and can be paired with many different things. Not to mention I paid less than three bucks for it so what's not to love about that!

I can honestly say, YES I was feeling myself that day. The weather was super nice and I felt pretty put together. I couldn't pass the mirror and not take a quick pic. I wanted to keep my outfit pretty simple so I paired it with a denim shirt which I also got from the community thrift store. I chose to put on a pair of cognac gladiator sandals to pull my look together. It's still pretty warm in Georgia so I wanted my little toes to get some sunshine. Plus my shoes matched perfectly with my cognac belt. 

I wanted to keep my accessories to a minimum. Simplicity is always key. I grabbed my Michael Kors tan and orange bag which is one of my "Go To Bags". I felt it was a good match, the orange really brought out the orange in my skirt. 

It's always good to pick a settle color in a print or pattern and find an accessory that matches perfectly. It helps the color pop! 

Outfit Details

• Community Thrift Store Denim Shirt

•  Community Thrift Store Butterfly Skirt 

• Target Cognac Gladiator Sandals 

• TJ Maxx Michael Kors Purse 

With Love,

<3 CarrieSierra 

Tantalizing Tuesday's

Chic,comfy, and casual outfits are my go to outfits when going out. Depending on the setting I love to look like I didn't put much thought into an outfit that it just so happen to come together....EFFORTLESSLY. 

Yesterday I celebrated one my sorority sister's birthday. We ate at Houtsons located in Buckhead, Atlanta. I didn't really know what to wear at first, I did know that I didn't want to look over dressed and definitely not underdressed. So I opted for a harem one piece all black jumpsuit. 

I paired it with my chunky nude sandals and a simple nude and black clutch. The heel of the shoes were snake skin and it matches perfectly with my clutch. I wanted to be really simple. Less is definitely more, a nice pair of pearl earrings, bracelet, and nude lips brought this outfit together. 

I will admit I love love love love almost seemingly obsessed with black. It's so chic and easy. Nothing beats an all black piece for a night time look. It's definitely my go to for a night outting. I plan on getting some key black pieces to add to my collection for the Fall. 

I'll definitely be letting you guys know what I find!! 

Outfit Details

• Forever 21 all black jumpsuit 

• Nude sandals TJ Maxx 

• Nude and black clutch Marshalls

With Love

<3 CarrieSierra 

I'm Focused Now

Man oh man how easy is it for us to get off of track. Life can become so complicated that we loose sight of what our initial plans were. We can become so anxious to want to do something that we move too fast. Moving out of turn taking a chance at something that doesn't put us where we need to be. I will admit  I am guilty of this. But that's where the importance of realignment comes into play. Having the ability to be self aware of everything that's going on and being able to get back on track. This is something that often times happen during your phase one. 

Humbled beginnings, starting from the bottom and working your way up. It took me some time to understand what that truly meant. It's not the humbled beginnings that are challenging it's facing the facts that everyone won't be there during those humbled beginnings. Everyone who you thought was a friend won't be a supporter. Today I read one of the realest things ever, "No support was all the support I NEEDED!" I told myself that I'll continue to do what is needed despite the lack of supporters. Besides those who may not support you are still onlookers. They may not say much but trust and believe they are watching.  

Just remember haters are just fans who couldn't get tickets to your show. Keep doing what you're doing, it'll pay off sooner or later. 

With Love 

<3 CarrieSierra