4 Valentines Day Ideas You Should Be Doing All The Time💗

   Before we get started...I'll admit I am a hopeless romantic. From great

   love stories, romantic comedies and binge watching Grey's Anatomy, I

   can't get enough. While having a "holiday" like Valentines Day is super fun

   and a great excuse to go shopping and spoil your better half, I believe

   many of the suggested V-Day gestures are things you should be doing often.

    

   While most people can't afford to have a plane write a 

   sweet message in the sky on a daily basis, I've gathered

   four of my favorites that I love doing that will have your sweetheart 

   feeling super loved and lucky to have you💗

   

    Cook Their Favorite Meal

   1.) We all have that one favorite meal that you could eat all the time..

   The perfect Filet Mignon, a simple grilled cheese and tomato soup

   or your favorite slice of gourmet pizza. While having that meal on your birthday 

   or special occasion is nice, why not cook it for your guy from time to time, 

   especially if you know he's had a long day at work. 

  (PS, it doesn't just have to be a dinner food..Who doesn't love pancakes at nighttime?)

   Write A Love Note

   2.) The classic love note. While it's so easy to shoot a quick text message 

   to say "I miss you" and "I love you", nothing quite does it like a hand written

   note or message. My favorites are writing something sweet on a post-it and 

   leaving it inside a drawer you know they'll open, putting it inside their wallet or 

   even sending them a love letter in the mail even if they live a mile away. 

    Dress Up 

    3.) It wouldn't be my blog without mentioning fashion in some sort..

    Whether you've been together 5 months or 5 years, something I strongly believe

    in is dressing up for your man. There's nothing better than getting home from

    work and throwing on yoga pants and a comfy tee, but there's also nothing better

    than seeing your guys eyes light up when he sees you in that favorite dress and 

    heels..putting in that extra effort is always worth it. Dressing up brings you back to

    those early relationship days when you wanted to look perfect, always.

    Bake The Way To Their Heart

   4.) This one is by far my favorite.. What better way to a mans heart than

   baking dozens of his favorite treats? Find out early on what his favorite dessert

   is and surprise him by baking a few dozen of those cookies or his favorite cake.

   In the past, I baked for someone once a week for a year and left the goodies

   on the front steps to his house or on the seat of his car (if you can slyly put it there).

   

   

    What are some of your favorite Valentine's Day Ideas? 

    XOXO

    Sarah ❤️

   

The Perfect Tech Ensemble |

 

                             While contemplating a new phone purchase, it was only natural

                             that what excited me the most was the new cover I was going to get.

                         I immediately went on a hunt for the perfect outfit for my new gadget.

                You can judge me all you want, but I like my technology to be styled just as well as I 

                   style myself. It wasn't long before I found not one but a handful of phone covers

                  That I felt I just had to share a few on my blog. I have always loved Kate Spade as

                  a fashion designer, and it's safe to say she slayed it when creating chic and girly 

                  Phone covers. Love them as much as I do? Click the link below and shop away!

  Shop Me Here!

                         

   

                        

                         

                           

    

                                                                         💗 xoxo💗

Living in LA, One Year Later..

    

   

 

   

        

How is it possible that I've been in Los Angeles a year? It feels like yesterday I was saying goodbye to my boyfriend, family, friends (and my kitty). Probably because the pain doesn't go away of not seeing those faces everyday..at home, work or meeting for drinks in between busy schedules. It doesn't get any easier but I look at pictures almost everyday of them. I swore I wasn't going to become a work-obsessed and distant daughter, sister, best friend, etc, regardless of the 3,000 mile distance, and I can definitely say I'm not. I talk to my parents almost everyday (I know it's a lot, but I'm a homebody), my friends almost the same and try to harass my siblings via text often. Some relationships fell apart, but I guess that happens as you grow up and move into new chapters of your life.

                 

                 

      

    

I came to LA with a fire in my belly to work hard and succeed, and I can say I feel like that fire is stronger than it was before. I was really scared of not knowing anyone, not knowing my surroundings and not really sure how I was going to support myself if my savings ran out. 

We grew up watching The Hills, seeing LC and Heidi interning, going to school, going out and it looked so effortlessly fabulous. Let me tell you a little something, this town is full of wealthy kids who can intern forever if they want to and not have to worry about rent... For me and many others that's not the case. It sucks seeing them pull up in their brand new Mercedes or Maserati's and watch them spend $18 on a salad everyday.. I've wanted to punch countless people in the face because I was envious of their lifestyle.. But I soon realized that lifestyle is incomparable and unrealistic.. Plus some of those rich kids will never know what a work ethic is or what it's like to work hard for something they want because it's often just handed to them. It's actually kind of sad.

A little word of advice, if your thinking about moving to LA or NYC and have less than $10k saved, good luck being able to sleep at night if you can't find a waitressing or full-time paid job because every other person in this town is an actor or writer and is trying to get one too. Once a few months of rent goes by, you leave the grocery store with 8 basic items and its $45 every time and gas is $4.59/gallon you'll start getting nervous too. I definitely lost a lot of sleep at night worrying about how I was gonna pay my bills but I didn't let that consume my life because that's how people crack, break down and give up because they are scared. I refused to be the girl that moved back home.. That is not going to be me. I have to prove to myself and everyone else that if you really want something, you can make it happen.

I had just paid my rent in March and pulled into Trader Joes to get a few groceries.. I checked my balance on my phone and had a whopping $56.23 in my account..a little in savings and that was it. I loved my internship but like many fashion internships, it was unpaid. I knew what I was getting myself into but finding a paying part-time job was difficult. In tears I sat in the parking lot..I kept saying I've got to get a job and I've got to start seriously making money. I am not going to give up now. I wasn't out partying in Hollywood and I was literally sending out my resume 20 times a day and going on interviews left and right. I was living off of lean cuisine,granola bars, water and Diet Coke (which I'm grateful for because I know people have a lot less)..I like to think it was my positive thinking (and I'm a firm believer in The Secret) because the VERY next morning I woke up with a very nice refund from my college for overpaying each month, and the day after that, I got a serving job to support myself during my handful of internships. You know how they say right before you give up is when something amazing happens? I'd like to think that was just one of the amazing things I came across while busting my butt to prove myself. Every couple weeks I felt like there was a new obstacle or I was going to snap, but I kept my head down and kept plugging away and something amazing would happen like a great opportunity or a new contact who wanted to help me out.

     

  

I came here with not much.. But I work really hard and I never lose sight of my goals.The opportunities I've had and experience I've gained is more than what I could have ever, ever asked for and I'm truly grateful for those who gave me those chances and opportunities.. It seems like everyday I'm making a new connection, learning something new or just simply proving to myself and others that I am going to accomplish and become exactly everything that I want to because I refuse to fail.

I guess in the end, this reflection is to simply remind you to not give up regardless of how scared, desperate and lost you feel because if you work hard enough and believe you can do it, you can make it happen. Don't keep putting your dreams off because your scared of failing, because there are thousands of people who think they want the same thing as you..going after that same goal or competing for that position.. The longer you wait, the more time you lose..You just have to get in there, hustle and want it more than they do.

Oh yes, and be smart with your money, being poor is no fun. 

XX sarah

Super Chic Staples from Forever21

I am a big believer in splurging on your closet

staples, but realistically spending $250 on a pair

of black pants isn't something everyone is

willing to do. 

I'm big on mixing expensive

and bargain pieces, but when it comes to the

majority of my wardrobe, we're looking at 

a lot of H&M, ZARA and Forever21.

A few of my favorite goodies❤️

I've gathered together some of my favorite staples

At Forever21 that are super chic, classic

And practical for the fabulous girl on a budget.

Lace Trim Shift Dress, $24.80

Forever21

Faux-Leather Trimmed Joggers, $22.80

Forever21

(I absolutely live in these! I pair them with flats, a tee

or cozy sweater; to dress up, pair with a blouse and

pointed toe pumps!)

Embellished Top, $22.90

Forever21

Beaded Cutout-back Top, $22.90

Forever21

Classic Car Coat, $47.80

Forever21

Textured Crew Neck Sweater, $17.80

Forever21

 

Happy Shopping!! 

Xoxo 💗

The Perfect Little Presents

From cocktail soirée's to decadent dinner parties, the month of

December is always filled with social gatherings celebrating the

upcoming holidays. Regardless of the event, bringing the

Host or Hostess a little thank you gift is always a must.

Whether you are best friends, acquaintances or co-workers, you

can't go wrong with gifting any of my favorite hostess presents when

you attend your next holiday bash.

Move over cupcakes and mediocre boxes of chocolate;

It's time to take gourmet treats to another level.. These

Rich and decadent chocolate covered apples will have the 

Hosts mouth watering from the time they open the box. 

Mrs. Prindables Petite Apple Tray

Saks Fifth Avenue, $80

From her perfumes to these amazing candles, Jo Malone

Captures unique and exotic scents that smell nothing short of

Warmth and luxury.

 Jo Malone Orange Blossum Scented Candle

Nordstrom, $65

Representing a local business from my hometown 

Back on the east coast, Chococoa Baking Company

Has perfected the whoopie pie. Your host will adore you 

If you show up with a few dozen of these delicious treats.

(P.S., You need to try the chocolate and mint cream💗)

Chococoa Whoopie Pies

Chococoa Baking Company, $34-$174

Regardless of where you live, who doesn't love a ridiculously

Comfy new throw blanket? You can never have enough!

Gilded Square Textured Throw

West Elm, $99

One of the worlds most well known magazines turned 100

In 2013 and this gorgeous celebratory book holds some of it's most

Memorable photographs and articles. Anyone with a fascination in

Culture, Entertainment and glamour will love this book.

Vanity Fair 100 Years Coffee Table Book

Amazon, $40

And my personal favorite...you can never go wrong with a beautiful

Bottle of champagne. My favorite is Veuve Clicquot Rose..

You never need an excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly! 

Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne

Available at your local liquor/wine store. ($55-$85)

Happy Gifting!! xoxo 💗

Style Profile: Amal Alamuddin

Style Profile:

Amal Alamuddin

As if we weren't jealous enough as it is for being the new Mrs. Clooney, 

her killer style and fashion sense has us envying her even more.

Amal Alamuddin popped on the scene when she began dating George

in late October of 2013 and since then she has been capturing our eyes

by flauting her amazing style (and perfect hair..lucky betch).

Her style is chic, elegant, effortlessly glam and whether

she is running to work or hitting the town with her

handsome hubby, she always looks fab. 

Here are some

of my favorite looks so far..

Like what you see?

Find me on social media!

Instagram: SarahNearisStyle

Twitter: Sarah_Nearis

xoxo

Falling Flat

Despite being a fashionista, I'm not a really a huge

shoe snob. I have a handful of great shoes that 

I am in love with and wear frequently, ranging from

heels, flats to sandals, but when it comes to which kinds

are my favorite... flats are the winner. 

There is something about flats that makes me feel "parisian chic" 

whenever I slip a favorite pair on. It reminds me of the fabulous

woman who walk around Paris in their effortlessly chic

outfits, hopping from market to market.

From simple black flats to a fun leopard print,

here are a few of my favorites that will jazz up

your fall wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Adrienne Vittadini Benson Flat $69.99

(Adding a pop of print or afun pattern in a shoe is the perfect
way to add that little fun to a simple outfit)

Vince Camuto 'Halia' Flats, $97.95

Tory Burch Reva Flats, $225

(Okay so these may break the bank a little.... but there

is nothing worse than walking around in uncomfortable

shoes, and I swear by these flats. They are one of my

favorites and so so comfortable!)

J CREW Cleo Suede Loafers, $150

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xoxo

Sarah