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A Letter to my Valentine

To my Valentine,

If you think this is a mushy gushy love letter, you are probably right. Keep reading if you want, but I am warning you it’s exactly what is sounds like.

I don’t even know where to start except to say that I love you VERY MUCH and you do not get enough credit. Nothing brings me more joy than knowing I will get to be your wife very soon. Little did I know a few years ago where God would lead me until he brought me to you. Being heartbroken and stood up for disappointment stinks especially when you pour out love to people who don’t deserve it. When I met you, my whole world turned upside down. You could tell I had my guard up and looking back I really did, but you were so patient & so kind that made me sit and wonder where on earth your flaws were. I honestly thought it was too good to be true and convinced myself many times that it was. Every time I hear 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 I think of you, ” Love is patient, Love is kind, It does not envy, It does not boast, It is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preservers. Love never fails”. You have taught me so much over the past few years and I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with you. I’ve tested your patience so many times, getting our little fur ball for instance, but I know you wouldn’t trade him for the world or like me booking another Disney trip hehe. You continue to bring butterflies and amaze me with every word, action, & love you give me. I think our relationship motto is just like Drake said “YOLO”. You only live once and there’s no other human I would want to call my future husband. Love you pumpkin!

Valentine’s Day: 1 Month Away

Pajamas / Pom Pom Blanket

Hello Ladies!

Happy Monday & I hope today is going well for all of you. We are officially one month away until Valentine’s Day. I know for some of you it is really exciting but for others it might just be another day to remind you of your single status. Well, I am here to tell you that is OKAY. To me, Valentine’s Day is more than a dozen roses or a card. It’s a holiday of love & to remind you of all the people that surround you with care as well as joy! So if you’re single right now and dreading the holiday, remember that next year you might not be. Enjoy the moment but not the status.

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get”

Forrest Gump

Let’s move on to these adorable Valentine’s Day jammies! They are under $50 and super comfy. If you aren’t following me on the LiketoKnowitApp, download it and you can shop screenshots of all my outfit details. My username is @trendykenziee. I usually post a variety of different options from the one outfit I wear in my pictures. It’s a great tool for easy shopping.

Thank you for reading and all of your support as always!

XOXO

Reflecting on 2018

Top // Jeans // Shoes // Belt // Sunnies

Twenty Eighteen

 Now when I say those two words, I could basically write you a novel but we won’t do that today. Reflecting back on this year and all the change that took place has been on my mind for quite some time now. I’ve grown as a person and have met so many wonderful people along the way. I’ve traveled to so many places this year which I am forever grateful for (I love to travel). Let’s not forget the biggest excitement of 2018 when Justin asked me to be his wife! This year has been a road full of up & downs but also so much excitement. If there is anything twenty eighteen has taught or helped me with it would be the following: passion, strength, focus, and faith.

PASSION

Finding that perfect job is tough, but once you’ve found that one thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning that’s when you know it’s the real deal. This past year blogging took up 75% of my life, besides school of course. I have had SO much passion for the fashion industry & inspiring others through my blog that sometimes I have to tell myself to take a day off. There’s always people who don’t understand what I do or why I put so much effort into it but that’s totally okay. Twenty eighteen has taught me to pursue my passion & how to create your own definition of success. 

“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”

-unknown

STRENGTH

Have the strength to forgive but also never forget. Have the strength to say NO to toxic people in your life whether that be friends or family. In fact, it’s your life, isn’t it? No one else has a say except you and if anyone has a problem with that… well that’s on them. You have no reason to apologize for something you didn’t create. Sometimes it just is what it is. 

“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me” 

– Walt Disney

FOCUS

Something I struggled with this year was focus and patience. I just had the hardest and most challenging semester of my life. Trying to grow my blog too required A LOT of patience & trial/error. In 2019, I’m beyond determined to just FOCUS. I know it is super easy to get side tracked (TRUST ME I KNOW LOL). But I have noticed if you just mark things off your to-do list instead of procrastinating it is so much easier on you & your mental health! I felt so overwhelmed at times this year and my anxiety levels were through the ROOF but that didn’t stop me from pushing forward.

“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.”

-Giorgio Armani

FAITH

Now this is the most important thing. Always have FAITH. This is something I would like to stay more focused on this upcoming year. We get side tracked a lot and tend to forget how much God has given us to be grateful for. Also, following our own path and making our own decisions instead of his is where we sometimes fail. I’ve always said everything happens for a reason and that has come to be true from what I’ve experienced. One of my biggest blessings this year was Justin asking me to be his wife. From previous years, I experienced so much disappointment & heartbreak that I didn’t know what God had planned for me at the time. Fast forward a few years later and now I know EXACTLY what he was doing. He was giving me the guy I had dreamt of my entire life, the one who has always been by my side, the person I share so many laughs and memories with day-to-day, and the one who loves me unconditionally. Faith goes a LONG way and for that I am forever blessed.

“I want to be a woman who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith, instead of tiptoeing around them in fear.”

-Renee Swope

Wednesday Neutrals

Sweater : Free People // Skort: F21 //Shoes: F21

 

 

 

Happy Wednesday loves. Hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend! I tried to stay low-key the past couple days because blogging girls need a break too lol. But I’m backkkkk & praying for Fall weather soon!

My neutrals seem to pop out more during fall (which we only have a few more weeks until it’s finally official!) #BLESS .The color cream is one of my favorites this time of year because you can practically pair it with anything. Most of my sweaters are this color & I love mixing them with different patterns & prints. Bulky sweaters tend to be on the top of my list because they give off this “cozy” feeling & I’m sure you know what I am talking about. I found this lucky Free People find for half off a couple weeks ago & it still has most sizes! It is super thick but I’m OBSESSED. Currently wearing a size M but I probably could’ve sized down if I didn’t want it to be a little larger.

This skort is super cute for Gameday or for sweater pairing. I can’t wait to wear it with my tall over-the-knee boots this season. It looks like a skirt in the front but it’s definitely shorts in the back… & for only $15 you can’t beat it! Size UP when ordering because it runs small ladies!

My mind says Summer but my heart says Fall. These weeks seem to just keep flying by , I’m astonished its already Wednesday. I’m about to log off and make one of Joanna Gaines recipes from her cookbook. I’ll let you know what I make & how it tastes! YUM.

XOXO

KENZIE

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Come on Barbie, let’s go party

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Top: F21 // Shorts: Nordstrom // Shoes: Converse // Sunnies: AE // Earrings: Dupe

Hey guys!

There isn’t anything wrong with a little Barbie fun on this gorgeous Friday, right? Fun fact one of my favorite colors is pink so when I saw this top + my childhood favorite toy name, it was definitely something I had to have. This ones for you mom lol ( she didn’t understand why I was buying this top). I couldn’t help but have the “Barbie girl” song lyrics in my head after I made this purchase. I think this is super cute for summer with a pair of high-waisted jean shorts or some workout leggings. It can be styled do many different ways. Tonight I am going with the workout leggings idea because Justin & I are having a movie date night to see Infinity War. I am wearing a size M and the price is under $15! Of course I also had to add a bright pair of hot pink converse. Back in the day, I would buy so many different color pairs of converse and still to this day I refuse to get rid of them.

Ya’ll these adorable heart sunglasses from American Eagle are under $10. I actually bought them in store but they are still in stock online 🙂 I thought this was the perfect touch for this fun Friday outfit! Oh how could I ever forget… Baublebar is having a huge sale for today!! The blue tassel earrings I am wearing above are only $10 along with many other different adorable styles!

Hope you guys have a great Friday night! Love you all!

XOXO,

Trendy Kenzie

 

 

Love it or leave it? Headband Trend

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Jean Jacket : F21 // Shorts: J.crew (dupe from target) // Top: Madewell // Earrings: Nordstrom // Sunnies : F21 // Headband: Aerie

Hi friends! Hope your Tuesday is going well. I felt like this morning was very productive for me. Tuesdays and Thursdays are more of my slow kind of days so it feels great when I can get a lot of things accomplished for the week. I woke up to my alarm ready to go on a morning run ( like when does that ever happen lol). But I have noticed that working out in the morning is a much better option because you DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT for the rest of the day! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve waited till 8pm at night to workout and some of you guys know how dreadful that can be. Can I get an AMEN?!

Anyways, is anyone else loving this new headband/ hair scarf trend? I’ve always been one of those girls to refuse to wear a headband just because I felt like it didn’t look right with the way my face was shaped. But lately I can’t resist. I think its great to accessorize . A headband or hair scarf can make your outfit pop in my opinion.The one I am wearing is from Aerie but I guess it was so stinking cute that it sold out ugh lol. But they have plenty of different ones to choose from on their website. Pair it with some super cute $5 sunnies. Yes I said $5. I love my ray bans don’t get me wrong but it’s always great to have a few cheap pair to have fun in! These earrings are also only $9!! I’m finding bargains guys, high-five.

Secondly , you & I both know a jean jacket is a necessity . I don’t think they ever go out of style?! You can wear it year-round and that’s what I love about it! This one was around $30 & it’s lasted me for YEARS. I always admire these soft cotton tees that I can find to wear under a jacket as well. Well, that’s about it for today’s post! I’m so thankful for all of you guys who keep up with my blog posts & follow me on Insta! I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for you guys! “@trendykenziee”

Hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday!!

xoxo,

Trendy Kenzie

 

 

 

 

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