9 New Year Resolutions for 2019

Hi loves,

I've been gone for a good minute from my blog, haven't I? What can I say, life got a little crazy this past year. As I reflected on the highs (there were a lot of those!) and some lows (those were very low), I realized I have more goals than ever for this coming year. It's not just the fact that I'll be turning 25 this year, which OMG, is actually the craziest thing ever because that was the age where I thought I would have my entire life together. A big L O L to that. I feel like no matter how put together my life is, there's always parts of it I'm working to improve. Which is why these resolutions at the beginning of the year keep me so in check. So here are mine for this year, and I'd love to hear yours too!

Cozy Sweaters Are Calling My Name - #FallOOTD

Hellooooo beautiful readers! I've missed you! I've been a super busy bee lately! Life has just changed so much this year. It's my first time not having to go to class every single day, and that means I'm officially adult-ing. I'll make a whole separate post about what I've been up to and what I'm working on at the moment, but for now, enjoy this Fall OOTD!

A Stay-cation at the Embassy Suites by Seattle North Lynnwood

Hellooooo beautiful readers!

Last weekend, I planned a super fun stay-cation (like a vacation, but you stay closer to home) with my mom and sister. It was one of the most fun weekends we've had in a really long time! We decided to go explore an area a little ways away from our home so we stayed at the newly-renovated Embassy Suites by Seattle North Lynwood.

Here's what we did that weekend and some of my favorite parts from it!

Eid Al-Fitr 2018

Hello beautiful people!

Today, I celebrated one of my favorite holidays of the entire year - Eid! Of course everyone celebrates Eid however they want to, but this post will be about what I did this Eid, what I wore, and a little bit about the holiday too!

12 Things I Learned This Year - Month by Month

Hello loves! Today I felt like sharing something personal with you, so I resorted to writing up 12 things I've learned this year (sorted by months). I went through a lot this year! I graduated from the University of Washington, started working a big girl job or two, worked really hard on Life of Aani, you know, all that good good stuff ;)

14 Tips For Someone Starting A New Job

Hello my beautiful readers! Let's talk about careers and working today!

Life update: I'm so excited to share with you some great news! I started a new job! For a while now, (basically since around April of this year) I've been searching for a job that I thought was my dream job. Since I graduated this past Spring, I did have a job lined up for after graduation but within the first few days I knew that the office environment and role itself wasn't really for me. I ended up reducing my hours at that job and taking on a bunch of freelance projects to keep myself busy. However, I was still unhappy and didn't actually ever feel excited about going into work. Thus began the job application process once again!

embracing your uniqueness

Recently, a few blogger friends and I collaborated on a project called #CallToCulture. This really got me thinking about what makes me unique and how beautiful it is that none of us are completely alike. Growing up, I always wanted to fit in. I think that's what everyone wants when they're in elementary school, middle school, high school, and even in college. I had this idea in my head that if I dressed like everyone else, talked like them, and died my hair like them I would have a life similar to theirs. I quickly realized that no matter what I did, I would never be exactly like some of my friends and my life would never be identical to theirs. Throughout college is when I really began to love this fact instead of fighting it.

16 Ways to Cultivate Happiness and Positivity Into Your Everyday Life

One of the things I always get asked is how I remain so "jolly" all the time. I used to totally credit it to being born an overly excited person (😅). However, lately I’ve realized that being happy is almost a skill, and the more you practice it the more you'll cultivate joy and happiness into your life. When you're happy you're literally a magnet for whatever you desire. So today I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite tips to nourish and grow joy into your everyday life:

An Evening at the Chocolate Factory

There's a few things every Seattleite loves and Theo Chocolate is definitely one of them! Not only are their chocolates and desserts SUPER YUMMY but they're also just a very ethical brand that's passionate about doing good, being good, and giving back! So really, what's not to love?! When I was asked to attend a preview night for their Theo Chocolate S’mores Days: August 10 – 11, 2017 this past Thursday, I cleared my evening to make sure I could attend. Keep on reading to find out what I wore, what my favorite Theo desserts are, and a little bit more about Theo Chocolate!

7 Tips on How To Start Saying YES

Hello! Today's post was inspired by some pictures I found going through my camera roll app. This past Spring, I walked in a Fashion Show, hosted by Macy's, with 5 other Seattle blogger babes. It has been one of my favorite moments since I started blogging and it would have never happened if I hadn't said YES to the opportunity even though it was a little outside of my usual comfort zone. Since the middle of my sophomore year of college, I promised myself that I would try everything at least once if it came my way. More than that, when it got to my junior year of college, I actually sought out opportunities that made me a little uncomfortable but that I had never done before just because I knew that college was the perfect time to explore new things! My senior year had me SO busy and presented me with so many different and new opportunities that I had to plan out and make time for all the new things I wanted to try. I think each year was a different experience for me, but the good part was that I could see myself climbing up the steps and reaching milestones that I had set for myself. Saying yes to new adventures and opportunities has truly changed my life for the better and made me the person I am today! So today, I want to share with you: How To Start Saying YES!

Blue Nile Summer Rooftop Party

Hellooooo beautiful readers! I'm so happy to finally share with you the events of the Blue Nile Blogger Event I attended a few weeks back. I can't believe I've just gotten the time to share about it because I had so much fun at it and completely fell in love with their new Summer pieces! Honestly, everything I share with you, I really do love very much and would never bring something to your attention if I didn't absolutely think it was worth sharing. This has to be one of my favorite brands because of the quality, craftsmanship, and designs. 

6 Months of Blogging!

A couple days ago, I spent the afternoon talking things over with one of my best friends. She had been out of the country and traveling, but we picked up right where we left off. Every time I talk to her in these long conversations of ours, I always end up learning more about myself. This time, I really got to reflect on my blogging journey and what's come of it. In the last year, my life has taken some drastic turns and changes. When I launched my Instagram in July and my blog in December of 2016, I had no idea how much it would help me grow as a person and how drastically different my life would look like thanks to it. I can say that it’s been one of the greatest blessings in my life to date. 

Seattle VIS & What I Wore to the Launch Pary

Hello! So many of you have been asking me questions about the event I attended last Thursday that I decided a blog post was necessary for me to share the details of the FABULOUS event hosted by Nikki Davis and her new clothing line! All the details are below about the event, what I wore, and an amazing (and adorable!) new clothing line you should really be on the lookout for! 

July 4th Lookbook: An On-Trend Red, White, and Blue Look

I've had so much fun sharing this 4th of July Lookbook with you! This is the last post (3/3) that I'll be posting for it. That being said, this is probably the look I'll end up wearing myself for the holiday! Some of my favorite trends for the season have been incorporated in it, and I felt so comfortable and confident in it which I think is the most important part of any outfit. Plus, I think this one is the most red, white, and blue out of all of them :)

July 4th Lookbook: A Comfy and Casual Look

Everyone needs an outfit that's comfy for the holidays. Personally, I loveee to dress up and be all decked out on any holiday, but I know that anything more than a couple hours of it is going to have me tired (especially my feet after some time in heels!). Thus, the 2nd look in my 4th of July Lookbook is super casual and comfy. This look would work really well if your plans are similar to staying in during the holiday and having friends/family over or maybe heading to a local park to watch fireworks. 

July 4th Lookbook: An Effortless Day to Night Look

Is it just me or did the month of June really fly by? I can't believe it's only a few days until 4th of July. No matter how you plan on spending this holiday, I have you covered with what to wear! I'll be sharing 3 different outfit ideas on my blog: an easy day to night look, a super casual yet trendy look, and a very patriotic red, white, and blue look. The first look I want to share with you is a look that's super easy to transition from day to night. I'd wear this to brunch with friends and then change things up for a night of celebrations later on. I loved incorporating red, white, and blue into this look but still being able to keep it wearable for everyday. All the links to these pieces are going to be at the very end! The slides I'm wearing are literally under $20! 

My Graduation Party ft. Kendra Scott

As many of you know or have seen, I almost always have a dainty necklace around my neck. I've always felt like it was just enough for any occasion. One of my favorite pieces of jewelry was recently replaced by a Kendra Scott Alicia Necklace because of how intricate the details on it were. The clasp was so easy to open and close, the metal of the necklace was the perfect shade of gold, even the gem in the middle helped accentuate my skin's natural undertones. I quickly fell in love with the brand and began collecting all sorts of jewelry from Kendra Scott. 

17 Tips From A 2017 Graduating University Senior

I can't believe how fast college went by, and now my graduation ceremony is in less than 2 weeks! It feels like it was a year ago that I was graduating high school. On the other end, writing this post is something I've been waiting a long time to do. I've gathered all of my wisdom in my 4 years at the University of Washington and am ready to pass it down (haha). Today, I'm getting a little personal. So bare with me because all these might not apply to you, but if I were to tell my younger sister some tips when she enters college, this would be it. Also, it wouldn't be a completed post if I didn't share some outfit tips, so that's below as well! 

5 Tips for Attending A Blogger Event

What's a blogger event? I'm so glad you asked! A blogger event is an event where a brand, organization, or person hosts an event (i.e. fashion show, happy hour, workshop) and invites bloggers, influencers, etc. to come together for some time. A blogger event I attended this past year included a fashion panel and show hosted by Neiman Marcus at the Bravern in Bellevue, Washington. Even though I shop frequently at the store, it was so nice to go in for a private event filled with mocktails, my favorite blogger friends, and an inside early scoop on their upcoming Cusp department for the Spring Season. Even though blogger events are SO much fun, they can be a bit of a challenge to navigate. Here are my tips to attending a blogger event successfully! 

A Simple (and comfy) Outfit For School (#1)

It's a pretty known fact that I love dressing up and getting ready. However, I really don't like to wake up before 8am on any given day. Thus, almost every morning, all I want to wear is my favorite pair of yoga leggings, a sweatshirt, and pull off that "athleisure" look I see everywhere. It doesn't help that I'm taking 18 credits this quarter, applying for post-grad jobs and attending interviews, blogging, and trying to have a little bit of fun my senior year at UW among many other things. I have some tricks up my sleeve about not wearing work-out clothes every day but still being comfy and looking like you actually tried! Here's what I decide to wear when I wake up late and just cannot wear leggings for the 4th day in a row to class.