God is within her she will not fall
Psalms 46:5
In the previous post we discussed the 2016 spring trends in earrings and rings. Continuing with this post we're talking spring trends for bracelets and necklaces. I had to break up these post, because there were so many pieces I loved.
- The BaubleBar Phoebe Choker is $38. Yes ladies the choker has made it’s come back. Instead of the plastic choker, I chose a more sophisticated piece which is easy to pair with any outfit you’ll be sporting this spring. Spring Trend: Choker
- The Elyssa Necklace from Cherry Pick is $55.00. As you already know bohemian jewelry is great addition to any outfit. Statement pieces in general complete those simple spring outfits. Have fun this spring and go bold. Spring Trend: Statement Necklace
- This Lord & Taylor Lonna & Lilly Agate Freeform Pendant Collar Necklace is on sale for $17. This is one of my favorite pieces that would be perfect for spring. With this single pendant you would also be incorporating the color of the year rose quartz with the color of the pendant. Spring Trend: Single Pendant
- The Boom Boom Pow Bracelet from Cherry Pick is $20.00. Chains were spotted on the 2016 spring runways. I chose to go with a multi-textured strand gold chain bracelet to go for a less bulky look this spring. Spring Trend: Chains
- The BaubleBar Crop Collar is $42. The collar necklaces were seen all over the runways this spring. With modern-minimal detailing it makes it a breeze to style with those spring favorites. Spring Trend: Crop Collar
- The Festival Tassel Bracelet from BaubleBar is $34. This tassel bracelet is fun and flirty for the spring. And because it’s all gold it can easily paired with all those bright hues. Spring Trend: Tassels
- The Cherry Pick Eden Necklace is $55.00. The eden necklace is a dramatic statement. With this piece you are going to want to pair this with simple clothing items. Pair it with an black off the shoulder top or dress and let the necklace do the talking. Spring Trend: Statement Necklaces
- The Shooting Star Chain from BaubleBar is $38.00. This piece of jewelry is a two in one product, making it easy to style those spring outfits. This piece is so versatile it can go from day to night. Spring Trend: Hand Chain
Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get acquainted with 2016 spring trends. With all the spring trends out there, I narrowed it down to my personal favorites. All of the products listed are under $100 for those of you who are on a budget such as myself.
1. BaubleBar’s Bliss Drops are $34. They are the perfect combination of those classic vibrant spring colors paired with a classic neutral, making it a breeze to pair with any outfit for this spring.
Spring Trend: Colorful Statement Earrings
2. Aldo’s Lecompte are $15.00! These stacked tribal rings are an understatement but they have an unexpected twist with a little bohemian detailing within each ring.
Spring Trend: Stackable Rings
3. BaubleBar’s Cannes Drops are $42! These fun earrings will jazz up any outfit you plan on rocking this spring. Pair these beaded tassel earrings with a simple neutral dress or top. But if you’re not afraid of color, pair these earrings with a bright colored top or dress for some color blocking.
Spring Trend: Bohemian Statement Earrings
4. Aldo’s Legang are only $12.00! Again following a long with the bohemian stacked rings, they are great for spring break adventures you plan on taking. These stackable rings are easy to pair with any outfit and are lightweight as well.
Spring Trend: Bohemian Statements, Stacked Rings
5. BaubleBar’s Windvane Drop are $32! The newest trend for minimalist, they are very versatile. Wear these for date- night, or even for that spring day outfit and everything in between.
Spring Trend: Minimalistic
6. Cherry Pick’s Missmatched Ear Jackets are $25.00. If you’re looking for a new way to mix it up those earring trends these mismatched earrings are going to become your new go to accessory for the spring. These pair of ear jackets are more of subtle mismatched pair. If you dare to take a little bit of risk take a pair of hoops and swap out one of the hoops and and pair it with a cluster ear jacket for asymmetry look.
6. Cherry Pick’s Missmatched Ear Jackets are $25.00. If you’re looking for a new way to mix it up those earring trends these mismatched earrings are going to become your new go to accessory for the spring. These pair of ear jackets are more of subtle mismatched pair. If you dare to take a little bit of risk take a pair of hoops and swap out one of the hoops and and pair it with a cluster ear jacket for asymmetry look.
Spring Trend: Asymmetry
7. BaubleBar’s Amalfi Drops are $34.00! These gorgeous earrings are definitely those spring statement earrings, that need to be added to your spring jewelry collection. They’re playful and effortless, they’re great addition to those simple outfits for the springtime.
Spring Trend: Colorful Statement Earrings
8. Aldo’s Wiven Stacked Rings are $18.00. Like the stacked rings that were talked about previously they’re so easy to style with any outfit. The detailing in these stacked rings have a little more edge with a mix of glam.
Spring Trend: Stacked Rings
Valentine's Day Looks (Look #2) by thechristiangirlblog featuring a white shirt
Look #2This look is sophisticated with a bit of an edge.The style of this blouse from H&M is a fashion must have, so it’s a great piece to incorporate into your closet. The sophisticated pieces in this outfit is the white blouse with the black bow tie detailing and the earrings from Aldo. The edgier pieces of this outfit would be the leather skirt from H&M,and the cut out peep toe heels from Aldo.
It’s all about the details, it changes up your look. For example instead of just choosing a plain white button up, I went with the a white blouse with a black bow detailing. Or instead of just choosing plain black heels, pick one that has some cut outs or straps to makes the outfit pop.
It’s all about the details, it changes up your look. For example instead of just choosing a plain white button up, I went with the a white blouse with a black bow detailing. Or instead of just choosing plain black heels, pick one that has some cut outs or straps to makes the outfit pop.
Valentine's Day Looks (Look #1) by thechristiangirlblog featuring white cocktail dresses
I found this fitted dress from H&M, I chose this dress in particular because it gives the outfit some texture. I then decided to pair it with statement earrings from Aldo. The dress was simple and I wanted to jazz it up a bit by adding dramatic earrings. I then paired it with simple black strapped heels from Target, and a simple clutch from Aldo to keep the main focus on the dress.
Look #1
This is the classic black & white look.
Valentine's Day Looks (Look #4) by thechristiangirlblog featuring Shoe Republic LA
As you can probably tell I didn’t want to create typical looks for Valentine’s Day, adding red and hearts to every outfit…it’s a bit of an over kill. So I decided to create looks that were perfect, whether you are spending this day with someone special or for a girls night out. Each of the pieces in every outfit are under $100 and completely budget friendly for that last minute shopper.
Look #4
This is a definitely a fun and flirty look.
FYI: Pantone’s color of the year is Rose Quartz, so I wanted to integrate that into this Valentine’s Day look. So to keep the outfit fun and flirty for Valentine’s Day, I chose this tiny feather cami from Revolve Clothing. Go for that playful textured cami, pick that crazy patterned top, just have fun it’s Valentine’s Day.
To give this outfit a refined look I added this white H&M fitted tuxedo jacket. For the accessories I decided to incorporate the color of the year in the shoes from DSW and the necklace from Aldo. Continuing the simple look with plenty of detailing throughout the accessories.
Valentine's Day Looks (Look #3) by thechristiangirlblog featuring aldo jewelry
Look #3
This look is simple & all black.
I decided to go with this Banana Republic structured pleated peplum. It has a nice fitted look, almost as if it was tailored for your body. I then went with black ripped denim, because I didn’t want the whole outfit to be taken too seriously, I wanted it to have a bit of an edge to it. The ripped detailing in the jeans gives an edgier feel to the outfit. I chose a black strappy heel sandal from Nine West to add to the detailing of this simple all black outfit.
For jewelry I went with drop earrings from Aldo, which would be perfect for this sleeveless v-neck peplum. Instead of going with the typical bright red lipstick like everyone does for Valentine’s Day. Go for a different shade of red like this burgundy wine lipstick.
So I bet you’re wondering what I’m talking about right??
In Genesis 3:12-13 “ Then the man said, “The women whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.”
And the Lord God said the to the women, “ What is this you have done?”
The women said, “ The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”
So think of it like this….
Snake = Sin (in your life)
God = The voice in your head telling you not to eat of the tree (not to commit the sin)
In verses 12 & 13 Adam and Eve begin playing the blame game. Instead of Adam taking full responsibility and owning up to his mistake, he begins to blame Eve and then instead of Eve taking responsibility for her mistake she begins to blame the snake for giving her the fruit. Thing is God told both Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of good and evil. So they were both responsible for the decisions they both made. When we sin we try to hide because we know we were in the wrong or we were doing something we weren’t supposed to be doing.
Just like when a child breaks something, their immediate reaction is to blame their sibling instead of taking responsibility for their mistake. The child knew you told them to stop running around the house, so therefore they felt the need to hide behind their mistake knowing they were in the wrong.
You’re wondering how does this apply to my life?
When we often commit sin in our lives, we choose to blame things or people for our mistakes. Instead of taking full responsibility for them. Before we get ready to sin, I feel as if God always gives us a way out. We sometimes listen to that little voice and sometimes we choose to the very sin we are told not to do. Sometimes at that very moment the pleasure that sin gives you seems worth it. But the truth is, that feeling that sin gives you, only last for moment and soon after you begin to have deep regrets about it.
So is sin truly worth it??
The answer is NO!! The sin in our lives should never have a louder voice than God. The only way to hear God’s voice and have it become louder over your sin, all comes down to which spirit your feeding the most. If you’re wanting to hear God’s voice, you are going to need to make some changes in your life. Starting with spending more time in the word and with God, so you’re feeding the holy spirit.
As we start the week, ask yourself this question each day. Is sin really worth it? The only way you will continue to learn and grow in Christ is to find out those problem areas in your life and to begin to work on them. You are not alone, we are all faced with sin but learning to listen to God’s voice above all else really makes the difference in our lives.
Self Reflection :
What problem areas do I have in my life?
What can I do to begin to work on those problem areas?
Photo Credit: Rob Strok
Photo Credit: Rob Strok
Have you ever wondered what makes a person unique or what makes a person tick?
Isn’t crazy how 7.3 billion people on this earth all have different fingerprints, smiles and dreams. Matthew 10:30-31 “ And the hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” God has created each and everyone of us to be unique and created us with a special purpose.
So why do we so often hide who we really are, instead of being what God has called us to be?
God has created so many unique gifts and talents within us. We should each be able to fulfill our special purpose on earth for Him. Like Jeremiah 1:5 says “ I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
It’s funny because the very failures we feel are holding us back, are what God is using to fulfill his purpose in us. When are we going to stop being afraid, and start sharing those talents like He intended for us.
All the failures, successes, dreams, likes and dislikes and your past experiences, make up who you are today. Stop looking at failures as a disadvantage, look at as more of advantage. Just like how you should view the glass as half full instead of half empty. God knew exactly what He was doing when created you. Because God has called you out from the other’s to fulfill His purpose.
Which leads me ask this question…
How are you going to begin to fulfill his purpose for your life this year?
Photo Credit: Rob Strok
I hope everybody's 2016 is going great so far. We all know the saying, new year, new me right? It seems as if each year we say the same thing but then we go back to our old habits, that we struggled with last year. Maybe there’s a reason for it…..
Have you ever truly thought about why sometimes we can’t keep those New Years resolutions for very long? The answer is simple, as I have discovered. It’s not just about saying it, but it’s about holding yourself accountable to those goals each and everyday.
In 2 Corinthians 5:17 “ This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
This means forget your past sins, this a new year to become whole and right with Christ. Stop holding on to whatever happened last year, 2016 is a clean slate for you to start over. Meaning leave all the problems, sin, bad attitudes and the old thought process in 2015. 2016’s slate is clean and is a brand new start for you.
So here are somethings I’m using to start my new year’s off right ..
1. Do a fast
It doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of food, you could fast from whatever takes up your time. Then give that extra time to God and watch your relationship with Him grow!
2. Write what you’re fasting from and what you hope to achieve by doing this and stick it on a board so you can see it everyday!
3. Make a vision board of all the things you want to accomplish this year or even what you’re working on this year to move closer to that accomplishment.
Remember make 2016 your year!! I hope you found this helpful in some way. Tell me what your goals are for 2016!
Love,
This Christian Girl
Photo Credit: Rob Strok
As we go into this new year one thing that has been weighing heavy on my heart is being content. Becoming content is the hardest lesson I’m learning right now. I’ve been feeling stressed and be honest sort of frustrated.
For some odd reason I thought at the age of 21 I would have life all figured out. But as I started learning more about life and how it’s more of an uphill battle and not just a straight shot to the finish line, things have been becoming clearer to me.
So I began looking at areas of my life, where I could start making changes? Instead of living in the moment and being content with where I was in life, I just complained. Looking back at that area of my life I found myself getting frustrated realizing just how much time I wasted.
So what exactly does contentment mean? Contentment means to be in state of peaceful happiness.
So yes that means being content with where you are in life, even though it’s not what you planned or even dreamed of. Just remember you are exactly where God wants you to be, I can’t stress that enough. There are lessons and trials that God wants you to go through first. I never quite understood that part of life until now.
Philippians 4:11- “ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
It’s not that God wants you to stay where you’re at, he wants for us to be grateful and to be content with where we are on our journey. Since God has shown this to me I have been working on this daily.
Trust me it’s not easy, but I find myself smiling more throughout the day. The enemy will try to attack you at this time. Just remember to talk to God, ask him to keep your eyes focused on him and to let his light shine through you.
Here are a few questions to start helping you look at your life, and the areas you could change.
What areas in your life could you start making changes to become content with life?
What do you need to do to start making those changes?
Photo Credit: Rob Strok
New Years Eve Looks (Third Look) by thechristiangirlblog featuring black jewelry
The third New Years look is edgy with a touch of glam. The blazer has cut outs in the shoulders, which I thought would be fun to play it up with the ripped black jeans for that edgier feel. But of course because it’s New Years which means I had to add a gold sequin tank which I then paired with black and gold jewelry and strappy heels to help bring this New Years look together. This look can be worn to a more low key event like bowling, dinner, movie or small get together.
Any of these looks would look great wherever you ladies decide to wear them
Hope you girls found this helpful and tag me in your outfit pics from New Years!!
Be safe and Have A Happy New Year!!
Love,
The Christian Girl
New Years Eve Looks (Second Look) by thechristiangirlblog featuring black sandals
This second look is is your traditional New Years Eve dress. I decided to go all black with this outfit by adding a black statement ring, a black and silver mesh clutch and black opened toed heels. I love the detailing on the dress with all the different designs and the neckline. You could wear this dress with that special someone at a New Years Eve party!
New Years Eve Looks (First Look) by thechristiangirlblog featuring christmas jewelry
Hey Ladies!
So we are only a couple of days away from New Years Eve!! Exciting I know, if you haven’t gone shopping yet, don’t worry I have three different looks to make your shopping experience a little easier.
The first look is definitely my favorite look out of this collection. This look has that glam vibe to it with rose gold and black accessories. I wanted this look to be playful and flirty so I added a satin plunge playsuit. If you’re somewhere where it’s chilly, you could a pair a faux fur coat with it, to glam it up even more. This look would be fun to wear on New Years Eve with the girlfriends!
Holiday Outfit (Look #1) by thechristiangirlblog featuring black pumps
Hello Girls,
I hope everybody is having a great week with Christmas coming up, here comes all the Christmas parties and Christmas dinners. If you’re stressing out about what to wear , well I’ve got you covered. I created 5 different looks from the formal Christmas parties to the most casual Christmas dinners.
Look #1: I decided to go with the black turtle neck and pair that with a black and white textured skirt. I added a classic black ankle strap pump, black tights and to balance it all out I added black and gold jewelry which really ties the whole look together. You could where this outfit to your work Christmas party, Christmas eve church service or even to your family dinner. With this outfit you can’t go wrong just add a pop of color with a lipstick and nail polish and your outfit looks effortless.
Holiday Outfit (Look #2) by thechristiangirlblog featuring a faux fur cape
Look #2: When I created this outfit I had a formal Christmas party in mind. Instead of going with a little black dress, I wanted to change it up a little by doing the little red dress. I wanted to keep it fun and flirty so I found a dress with pleats in it, which I then paired with black pumps with bows to keep it girly and playful. After all it is a Christmas party, don’t take it too seriously have some fun!
Holiday Outfit (Look #4) by thechristiangirlblog featuring special occasion jewelry
Look #4: Again I created an outfit that gives off that stylish laid back feel to it. I took a simple plaid shirt and paired it with black ripped skinny jeans. Then I added a heeled bootie for a little bit of an edgy feel to it. Paired with simple silver jewelry, again I love the silver bow earrings so cute and festive for the holidays.
Holiday Outfit (Look #3) by thechristiangirlblog featuring flat shoes
Look #3: This look is for that casual Christmas eve or Christmas day with the family and friends. If you’re Christmas day is anything like my family’s it’s pretty casual. We are cooking the whole day, basketball and football are being played in the background and we usually play a few board games. I found this adorable dark gray raglan sweater on the H&M website. I paired with casual ripped jeans which gives the look even more of that stylish laid back feel to it. I added red bow earrings for that pop of color and because they are so adorably festive, along with red flats and and red lip to tie the whole look together.
Holiday Outfit (Look #5) by thechristiangirlblog featuring a fur vest
Look #5 : With this look I went for more of a glam vibe. This is perfect for a dinner or even a party. I’m so obsessed with fur vests right now, so it would only be appropriate to add it to one of the looks. I paired the fur vest with an all black outfit, black turtleneck with black ripped skinny jeans. As for the accessories I continued with the glam vibe by adding a mixed metal and jeweled necklace, a rose gold watch with a black face to help tie the metals and the black together. Then I added a those pumps with a bow to add that playful, flirty feel it to the outfit.
I hope you girls found these outfits helpful, tag me on social media I would love to see all of your adorable outfits.
Merry Christmas
Love,
The Christian Girl
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