Lifestyle: Admiration

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Meet Gran, Calebs Grandmother. 
I adore her, I love her more than life, and I want to grow to be the kind of mother, grandmother, wife, and friend that she is. 

Since I find myself hoping to be half the woman that Gran is I wanted to share with you the qualities she has that I wish to obtain. 
Let's get going!

#1. Gran's ability to laugh

Over the few short years I have spent with Gran she has lost the ability to do a lot of things, but she has never lost her laugh. Gran manages to find and bring the funniness to any situation and along with that comes the cutest laugh you may ever hear. I adore her for that and want to remember to always find time to laugh because I think it's grans secret to staying sane. (:

#2. Gran's willingness to listen and share

If there is anything I have learned from Gran it's that listening to and sharing with people is so important. No matter if Gran knows you or not she will stop and listen to anything you have to say. Gran showed me how much a person can benefit from listening and how the learning possibilities are endless if you just stop and listen. Gran has started to share a lot of stories from the past because Caleb and I have been dragging up old pictures it has taught me that memories and old stories, good or bad, are always worth sharing. 

#3. Gran's time spent relaxing

Of course Gran no longer works and has all the time in the world to relax, but hell, the woman deserves it. From the stories I've heard from her and the rest of the family Gran was the hardest worker of all the hard workers. Not only did Gran have a job, but she also was a full time mommy, wife, and was heavily involved in church. She's pretty much a superhero. Now you'll find her sitting in the same chair every day watching t.v. in her slippers and relaxing. Just like Gran, I want to live a full life while I can and when it comes time I want to be able to veg out every day without guilt because I know I have worked my butt off to be where I am. Gran still never hesitates to offer up her help though.

#4. Gran's love of people

Gran loves humans. She absolutely can't get enough of visitors and, like I said before, she is always willing to talk to just about anybody. Right now...I'm far from that. I can't stand people. The picture above is Gran getting excited because somebody was walking into her house to see her. This is exactly how I want to be. I want to be happy when people are around me I don't want to be sitting there wishing I was alone. I want to know how to love people the way Gran loves people.  She's the best at loving people. 

That's all for today, friends!

I hope you enjoyed your read and find a little time to be more like Gran! 

-Paige (: 

Girl Talk: Body Image

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Hi my girls, 

For this "Girl Talk" I have decided to talk about BODY IMAGE. 

This has recently become a problem for me and it's thrown me off a lot because I, myself, never thought I would have negative self-talk based on the way my body looked, but here I am having difficulty with the way my body is appearing to me.

 That's right, ME.

 Nobody has told me I look unhealthy, nobody has told me my body looks ugly, nobody but myself. The way a person sees their body can be based on the thoughts of others and the pressures of the media, but in my case it's just me. I have been loosing a lot of weight recently for unknown reasons and I feel absolutely terrible about it. I look in the mirror and all I see are bones and it makes me feel so ugly. Mind you, I never have been FAT, but I have always had a little extra weight in certain areas and going from being a girl with love handles and chubby cheeks to a skeleton makes me feel icky. It's hard for me to get ready in the morning because all of the clothes I own are now baggy and not the best looking on my frame anymore.

 Because of the fact that I haven't been feeling the best about my body I wanted to make this post and give you all some tips if you happen to be feeling not the best about the way you are seeing yourself. 

1. Replace your negative words with positivity

-Instead of looking into the mirror and picking out what you don't like about how you look, take time to bask in the glory of your beauty and say out loud all of the positive things you love about your body. Even if they are small things they are something that you think looks lovely so acknowledge them!

2. Learn to accept compliments

-A lot of times it's easy to throw out a compliment somebody gives you when you're feeling negative about your body. However, when you learn to accept those compliments it puts a little bug in your ear that tells you "Hey, I am pretty!" or "Hey, I do look good in this outfit!" 

So eat it up people, take those compliments and run!

3. Celebrate when you feel good

-If you happen to be having a particularly good day where you are feeling on top of the world about how you look GO WITH IT! Make that day spectacular. It can be a rare occasion when you feel body positive so when it happens make a whole day of it. Do your hair, put on makeup, get a little dressed up, and maybe even take a day out somewhere! Take time to celebrate the fact that you are a beautiful being!

Good luck, and stay positive. 

You're all marvelously beautiful, 

Paige (: 

Everyday: Day Date

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Day Date

Hello Humans! 

Two weeks back Caleb and I went on a double date with Landon and Casey. 
We started our day in the botanical gardens of Clemson and that night we went out to eat. I managed to grab some pictures at the gardens so here they are. 

It's such a marvelous place to go for hiking, picnicking and even a small little get away from reality. 

Enjoy!

Stay tuned for more blog posts over the christmas break, friends. (: 

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Casey: Instagram- caseyn97

Landon: Instagram- landon_eugene_hall

Fashion: Get Her Look

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ketchup and mustard

Hello people, 

Last weekend the most lovely of all the lovelies was back in town for her thanksgiving break, and since she looked rather cute we took some pictures so y'all could get some inspiration for your every day outfits!

Just like always with these posts I will link similar clothing items below.

So without further ado here is Casey and her clothes! 

SIMILAR CLOTHING LINKS

Mustard Cardigan

Graphic Tee

Black Boots

Slouchy Socks

Black Leggings

Bike Necklace

Beauty: Make-up Haul

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Make-up Haul

Hi friends, so today we are adding a new section to the blog:

 BEAUTY! 

I'm going to try and have a beauty related post every now and again talking about my favorite beauty products, new beauty items I've purchased, and maybe even a few step by step tutorials on make-up and hair looks. 

I hope you all enjoy it, and as always let me know if you have anything specific you want me to cover (: 
Now let's get into the haul!

All of the recent products I have picked up came from two very simple places:
 Walmart and Dollar General
 I understand that you probably want to stop reading now because I just announced that I bought make-up from the dollar store, but just hang in there for a second and I'll tell you why it actually works!

EYES

These two marvelous babyPOP! eye shadows by L.A COLOUR are the beauties I purchased at Dollar General and let me just tell you...GIRL!!!! These shadows are bomb, and at the price of 2 for $1 you really can't beat it. To my surprise the pigment is super rich and the color stays put on my eyelids most of the day! These babies are definitely a score!

LIPS

After my purchase of these three lip products I think I have found my signature lip! These three were purchased at Walmart, once again an easy and cheap find! I'm loving the elf Matte Lip Color in Praline and the Revlon Lustrous Lipstick in Mink, and when paired on top of each other it gives me life. The elf Lip Stain, however,  isn't quite cutting it for me. While the other products stay on my lips all day and hold a vibrant color the elf lip stain tends to wear off in a dry and flakey manner and trust me ladies, it ain't cute! If you're looking for a wonderful fall lip you can't beat the price and color of the elf Matte Lip Color in Praline!

FACE

FOREVER, PEOPLE! That's how long I've been looking for a drugstore contour that doesn't make me look the shade of the pumpkin. Well folks, here it is, I have found the holy grail drugstore contour and highlight for my pale face! I'm happy to present you all with the wet n wild contouring pallet in the shade 749A Dulce De Leche. I simply can't get enough of this product! The highlight adds just a touch of light to your face, and the contour is a brilliant grayish-brown shade that works perfectly for a lighter complexion. I'll even let you in on a little secret...the contour shade is just perfect for the one-color eye shadow look!

That's all I have for today, lovelies. 
Check back soon because I plan on cranking out the blog posts over my Christmas Break. 
Stay Tuned,
Paige 

Girl Talk: Periods

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Hi gal pals, 

I have a post specifically for you. Today we are going to get real about our periods.

From the time I was in 6th grade and started my period I've had awful cramps which usually end up with me not being able to function. I've gone to the doctor multiple times and have even eded up in the emergency room a few times because the pain can be so severe. The last time I visited the doctor I was told I most likely have endometriosis. Simply put, it's the devil in my uterus. 

I'm not sure how many of you deal with pain like this when it comes to your period, but if so I wanted to put together a little self-help guide on ways to make it through the day with satan in your abdomen. 
Good Luck, 
Paige 

TIP #1 

- Go for a hot bath 

I don't care what time it is, how much you feel like you don't want to move, or how sleepy you feel. If the cramps are so excruciating to the point of laying in a ball all day head to the bathroom and run a steamy hot bath. The heat of the water automatically relieves the tightness of the muscles in your abdomen.

TIP #2

-Yoga

One of the worst thing you can do while on your period is to get no exercise. I'll be the first to say that when I'm on my period getting up to do exercise is the last thing I want, but I've discovered that it actually relieves a lot of the pain. Specifically YOGA! The relaxing energy allows your body to relax along with getting your mind off of the pain you're feeling. 

TIP #3

-Water is your best friend

The more water you drink the easier it is to get rid of water from your body resulting in feeling a lot less bloated. It sound backwards, I know. Give it a try though! A little extra water never hurt anybody. 

TIP #4 

-Stay close to a hot herbal tea

Herbal remedies are always my favorite because of the huge benefits they provide for all sorts of things. Skullcap is the herb I choose to make my hot tea out of when I use this method to ease the pain. Add a little sugar and honey to your cup and soon the pain will be reduced. 

TIP #5

-Contact your doctor

It's important to know your bodies limit and sometimes there comes a time where the cramps are just too much. If you experience puking, extreme headaches, or pains to the point of not being able to function it's definitely time to see a professional. There are many things that can be done to try and alleviate the pain caused by menstrual cycles, but you have to remember to be patient with finding what works for you. 

Everyday: Depression

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My Life: Brought To You By Depression

Hi friends, 

I've been struggling a lot lately with my emotions so I decided to make this post for you and me. I just recently got done with an art project I was assigned by my lovely art professor and I thought I would share it will you all because I'm rather proud.

A movie poster. Simple. A movie poster representing our life. 

That's what we had to create, and as soon as I heard the words uttered from his lips I knew exactly what my little hands would be working on.

So let me just get into it. 

Confused? I thought you might be. 

Some of you might remember the painting I did that was a complete outpour of my emotions from depression and what I thought it had done to my head. -If you want a full explanation of the painting itself you can check out my post on instagram,which I'll link below, where I told it all.- Well when I heard Mr. Morgan introduce this assignment my painting popped into my head immediately. I knew I wanted my poster to focus on my depression because it had made a huge impact on my life. Both for better and for the worse. This project mostly represents the bad parts. I started thinking about what I thought the worst part of my depression is and came to the conclusion that it was definitely the negative thoughts. I have hardly any positives floating through my head anymore. It's quite dark in there; some might even say black, but in all reality I'm giving those thoughts to myself I'm feeding them to become huge monsters that take over my life. That's what my black handprints represent, the blackness of my negative thoughts that have taken over my whole body. The words that can faintly be seen behind my original painting are all words of positivity or things of happiness I feel I can't reach anymore. That's precisely the reason those words are faded and covered in some spots. I can see them there but they refuse to come to the surface. Since the assignment called for this to be a movie poster it needed a name and some credits. 

I named this piece of art 

MY LIFE: BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEPRESSION

And that is exactly what this poster represents; how I feel my life has been changed by this monster. In the credits I added all of the things that I think contribute to my depression. I thought it might be necessary to give them credit for their work. lol 

All of the words are typed in the same faded green of the background of the work and the font is in a style that isn't so clear. I decided on this feature because of the symbolism.

It's hard to get down to the core of my depression and figure out everything about it. 

I have to search and learn about my self, so I wanted the views of my poster to have to search and learn as well.

Keep on trucking, 

Paige <3

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Everyday: Four Fall Activities

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four fall activities

1. Explore 

Find a new place to go and see what it has to offer.
Fall offers the perfect weather for exploration!

2. Pamper Night

Fall is a great season to set aside time for yourself.
I like to get comfy at home with a face mask and a bubble bath! 

3. Light a Candle and Relax

Lighting a Candle is a simple way to bring in the cozy essence of fall into any room.
This Vanilla Pumpkin candle does just the trick for me!  

4. Visit a pumpkin patch 

What better way to get your fall on then visiting a pumpkin patch?
If you're from upstate South Carolina you might try going to Denver Downs! 

I hope this I've given you a little pep in your step and a kick in the right direction when it comes to getting out of the house during fall! 
This is just the beginning of all the wonderful things that are possible this season. 
Make sure to comment your favorite fall activity because I'm always looking for new things to do!
Fall in love with fall, 
Paige (: 

Fashion: Look of the day

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Look of the day 

"Run of the mill"

What I'm Wearing

Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Goodwill Clearance Center

Hat: Goodwill

Shoes: Nike Outlet

Hey guys, 

Caleb shot a few pictures of my outfit while we were out exploring the Cateechee Cotton Mill the other day. I love this outfit because I feel so comfortable, but I also feel put together. These Nike trainers have been a key in making my casual outfits look a little more smart.  

I'm hoping you gained some inspiration from my simple outfit.

Stick to basics,

Paige

Fashion: Iris Apfel

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"The Rare Bird of Fashion"

I want to start out by saying that this post is going to be a tad different than usual. I wanted to bring your attention to a marvelous woman I recently discovered. Her name is Iris. Iris Apfel. The rare bird of fashion. I watched her documentary on Netflix and fell in love straight away. 

I don't even know where to start, but let's jump in. 

 The film IRIS

Iris is a documentary that follows the life of the fashion icon Iris Apfel. The film doesn’t do much of looking at her past, but more of what her life is now and the legacy she is leaving behind. Through the movie you are able to get a look into what her collection of fashion items and her style means to her. The whole movie was powerful, uplifting, and inspiring. I really enjoyed how raw and real the material they put in the movie was, and I would definitely recommend watching it. It was quite easy to find an appreciation for Iris and her life.

What I have learned from the Rare Bird

1. EXPRESS YOURSELF: Don't be afraid to wear what makes you feel marvelous. Wearing clothes that suit your taste might not always be everybody else's cup of tea. Style is something that nobody can take away from you so create your own and make a statement. 

2. BE BRUTALLY HONEST: Iris displays this wonderful quality of being completely honest in whatever she is saying. Throughout the whole movie you could really tell how Mrs. Apfel felt and it made you feel more welcomed into her life. So be brutally honest. Speak whatever is on your mind and mean what you are speaking. 

3. FIND LOVE: It wasn't hard to see that Iris and her husband had a relationship that everybody wishes for. They were so in love and supportive of each other. When Iris was asked why they never had kids she simply stated that she had to choose between being semi committed to being a mother, wife, and career woman, or be a fully devoted working wife. Iris chose to be a working wife, and she loved every minute of it. It was so important to her that they had time together. You didn't get that vibe through what iris said, but rather how they acted when they were together. They were so in-sync with one another. The Apfel's are now a true inspiration of mine when looking at my own relationship. 

The Challenge

So I wanted to leave you all with a little fashion challenge. 
GO CRAZY WITH COLOR!!!
I know it's fall and our instinct says to go for neutrals and earth tones, but throw everything you know about "style rules" out the window. Iris always manages to have her look full of color and while still looking presentable for every occasion. So go ahead and keep your earth tones for the base of your outfit if you're a little unsure of the idea of color, but incorporate color in your outfit through accessories. 
I'll link a few fall items below that can help you start to find comfort in color just like Iris. 

Comfort in Color

STATEMENT NECKLACE
This necklace is Iris inspired based on the turquoise elements, but is still simple enough to incorporate into any personal style. 
 PATTERNED FLATS
I chose these flats because of the bright color, pattern, and style; all of which seemed to be similar to a piece Iris might wear. It would be easy to pair these with a neutral outfit for that simple pop of color.
TEXTURED PURSE
I found this purse on ModCloth and knew it was perfect for this situation. The Brown color makes it fall appropriate, while the pattern and texture give the bag a little bit of life. 

And that's that. 
Hopefully you're inspired to throw some color and texture into your own personal style. 
Later today there will be a photo on my instagram of my Iris inspired outfit. 
Remember to mix it up a little every now and then.
So long, 
Paige 

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Everyday: Exploring

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Exploring

Hi friends, I wanted to share with you guys one of the little adventures that Caleb and I went on this summer. The day we went was probably one of the hottest days of the summer so i don't suggest that, but it was all very interesting. We traveled along with Caleb's friend Kyle to go look an an old abandoned mill and surrounding area near the anderson area. Like I said earlier summer isn't the time I suggest to go on these outside adventures because of the heat, but guess what! FALL IS HERE! So go ahead, go find your exploring clothes and head out of the house for a little adventure. 

Explore it all,

Paige

This was the first building you saw when walking up to the mill.

If I'm thinking right this structure held several sets of stairs to go to the top of the mill.

It was clear to see after walking around a while that the community had clearly taken over the abandoned ground as a dump site. 
It's sad to see how I kind find something so beautiful and others can see it as only a place for trash.

There were a few places on the crumbling walls where kids found space for graffiti. Most of it were things that mad you really think about your reality, and I loved the challenge of all the quotes that were wrote. 

To the back of these buildings was a large empty lot where I believe the main building for the mill used to be. It had been town down recently and there was only a small smoke stack left. 

I managed to snap this picture of Caleb while we were leaving, and I think it might be my favorite one of the day. 

Fashion: Asheville Outfits

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Asheville Outfits

What I'm wearing 

-Head to toe Goodwill

(Including accessories and shoes)

What Caleb's wearing

-White Tee: Dad's closet

-Striped button up: Goodwill

-Shorts: Goodwill

-Socks: My dresser

-Shoes: PacSun

-Hat: Bass Pro Shop

-Sunnies: Rue 21

I hope you like the cute outfits we put together for our Labor Day trip to Asheville. 

These pictures are a lot more casual then what I usually have up, but I like the rawness of them.

Thanks for the look,

Paige

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Paige: Instagram- locatinglifestyle