The Summer Solstice

As the temperatures warmed up you started to put the jeans away and bring out the shorts. Yet in San Francisco fog takes many by surprise, causing chilly days even in summer months. 

It might be too cold for shorts, rompers or maxi dresses all the time, but that doesn't mean I still can't be stylish. Some days I want to be comfortable yet cute. This is when I opt for neutrals. They are the perfect go-to on brisk days and you can pair them with just about anything! 

 Thankfully, I have one type of sweater in my closet that always works! I have about 15 colors  [Okay, maybe four] of these and they are so cozy. I picked up these black pants because I love a good pair of legging pants. They also work with a more casual look such a cheeky tee or a flannel. 

I accessorized with an full arm of Alex and Ani bracelets and a classic black cross body. I decided to go a little wild with a pair of slip-on sneakers. You make think animal print is so last year but I can't deny my love of leopard! I usually stray from slip-ons because of how chunky they look but I loved how feminine these are.  

PHOTO CREDIT | Rachel Radcliffe 

Kill it, Girl

We all have those introspective moments of doubt as we scroll through our Facebook feed and see success story after success story. 

A marriage here, a new job there, even the ones who you doubted would make it got their shit together. Before you find resign yourself to a day of depression drinking - remember that your killing it as well.

You have a job. All right, I'm not talking corner office or CEO here, but you've managed to break into the 'real world.' Your day to day may involve coffee fetching but it's all about experience, and at some point you'll leverage one hell of a recommendation. 

You've been through shit. The phrase "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" may sound like motivational bullshit, but the heartbreak and loss you've had to go through has changed you for the better. 

Needless to say, you have your own space. Even if it just amounts to one room in a three room apartment, it's your space where you have the final say over what goes. This may not be a big deal, but we all need a place to call our own. 

You can travel. I'm talking as far as you want to go. You might not be able to make it to Spain just yet, but you do have enough money to keep your metro card charged or gas in your car. However, next time when you see that girl from your high school English Literature class is traveling the world - don't get jealous. Instead take a weekend trip [I suggest Napa, I hear the wine can clear your head and the landscape can make your heart soar].

Just remember you have a goal. You've moved to a different city, you're in the midst of graduate school or you going traveling, whatever it is, you are moving towards a milestone. You may be married or you might actually be single, but no matter what you've been through, it has made you one hell of a person and what you are doing is pretty mature!

Oh, and you can buy a neon cross body without anyone thinking you're crazy!

PHOTO CREDIT | Rachel Radcliffe