pearl complexion



 I must start by apologizing, because I feel like i've been phoning it in lately and focusing more on getting a post live than actually putting the time in to talking about my looks.  as I said on Monday, so much has happened over the last few months, and its been hard to juggle.  I do so much appreciate all your support and patience.  with that said, lets talk fashion!!

as women, it is a daily struggle to love ourselves and embrace our bodies.  I know for myself, looking good makes me feel good, so putting in the extra effort to fix my hair and put on some lipstick can make all the difference.  but I still have my days where nothing looks good, I feel bloated, my skin is broken out, etc etc.  you see how we beat ourselves up??  we will always have bad days, but i try to remind myself, this is the body God gave me, it is able, it is strong, it has given me 2 of the most gorgeous boys i could ever dream of calling my own and my flaws are what makes me unique.  there is no other you, you are irreplaceable and you are beautiful!!  remember that ladies!! 

so todays look is all about embracing myself and my body.  i love my rocker persona, but underneath the sunnies and bold lips, i am just a girl.

 i love a good midi skirt, i feel like they suck you in and keep you classy while still showing off your feminine physique.  this high-waisted style is the perfect shade of blush and i just love the front slit.  i paired it with this pearl embellished blouse for a monochromatic look and strapped on my faux studs.  this is my nude.  every girl has their shade and most fall in the tan family, but i myself am extremely pale, and even with the help of a spray tan (which i always have!  so yes, this is me tan!) my natural complexion is that of a pinky hue. 

i challenge you, to embrace the body you were given!  find styles that flatter and make you feel like the best possible you!!

"femininity for me means happiness and freedom . . . . freedom of being who you are in whatever shape or size you come in"

 ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

top LC Lauren Conrad via Kohls // bralette House of Sage // skirt styleXchange // heels Lulus // clutch Vintage

i heart greenville

took a family road trip this weekend for Christmas take 3!

we gathered up all my available siblings (there's 6 of us, so its a rare occasion for us all to be together at the same time), their significant others and our parents to celebrate the holidays, one last time!

having never been to Greenville, we played tourist for an afternoon

  

 

despite its painfully frigid temperatures (mind you, I think 50 degrees is cold) it is a charming town
fortunately, my hubs had pre-warned me of the wind chill so I was packed accordingly!

 I don't know what it is about my mother,

but she makes me want to channel my inner prepster and keep my look a bit more polished than usual, 

so I carefully chose this layered look with her in mind. 

 my only rule in layering is to stick with a color palette. 

I think you can add as many prints and patterns as you please as long as they all fall in the same spectrum of the color wheel.

 

threw in some pops of oxblood (it is the hot color of the season, afterall!)

and kept my accessories neutral

 stay bundled and fabulous!!

xoxo,

Tara Belle

 plaid button down Forever 21, heart sweater LC Lauren Conrad similar here, jeans Hudson, parka Old Navy(old) similar here, booties Betsey Johnson, bowler bag TJMaxx, knotted cupchain Stella & Dot similar here, sunnies Forever 21(in store), leather gloves TJMaxx similar here