♡ArissaDenae♡

catch up♡♡♡

2019-11-15T21:36:00.004-08:00

Hello lovelies ♡♡♡ I apologize for being so inactive on my blog. I've been super busy with school and life, but i'm going to try my best to post consistently.

So far during this school year many exciting things have happened, but there have been some negative things too. Something positive is that I joined a theatre tech class and I've been able to do so many wonderful things in there! I got to help with costumes on a play we put on in October, i'm going to get to help design costumes for the next play we're doing, and i'm going to get to design my own costumes for a competition! If my designs for the competition are good enough they'll get judged professionally and I could get to spend a week in San Antonio doing fun designer things ♡! I'm super excited about all that! My art class is really, really fun!! I love my teacher and the assignments we get to do! We also have art competitions, and since i'm in advanced art i'll get to compete in that and possibly win some metals!! Art and theatre tech have been my favorite part of high school so far.

Turns out, real high school is nothing like High School Musical...I should have taken middle school for granted. I really miss all my friends that got transferred to the other high school and I miss my teachers and all the fun times I had. In high school I barely have anyone to talk to and everyone seems so rude and disrespectful and everyone has that 'I'm better than you' attitude. There are some people that I can talk to and relate to how I feel. My friend Maddie is amazing, she's one of my very good friends. When I talk she'll just listen and give me amazing advice and it just calms me down.

I need to spend more time meditating on scripture because school is starting to really distract me from what really matters. I get so caught up in my grades and my surroundings and I really don't make enough time to just be still. Life can get so overwhelming, but i'm so so blessed that I can find peace in Jesus. Without that I have no idea what I'd be doing to relieve all the stress and anxiety I feel.

Anyway, I pray everyone is doing well. If you need prayer for anything let me know and I'd be more than happy to pray for you♡♡♡! xxxxxx

Jesus loves you,

Arissa♡

My new hobby!

2019-07-29T19:01:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone!Today I will be sharing with you a hobby I've started that I've been enjoying.

In the past year I've really liked the idea of taking lots of photos, and editing them to add a bit of pizzazz(if needed)!So recently I decided to give photography a try. My mom gave me a camera and I started to take lots of pictures. I went to my front yard and started taking photos of pretty random things like mom's car and some trees. All of a sudden a gorgeous butterfly comes to this bush beside me and just sits there for a couple of minutes. At first I didn't take a picture of it because I was thinking it was going to fly away in a matter of seconds, but it stayed like it knew I was taking pictures. So finally I decided to take some pictures of it and I'm still surprised it didn't fly away considering how close I was to it! I got a pretty picture and edited it on my laptop!

I can't wait to take more pictures later and get better at photography!

Thank you for reading, until next time...

Jesus loves you- ArissaDeane

I love these 2 verses!!

2019-07-17T18:09:00.002-07:00

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all that He has done." - Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

- I like this verse because sometimes I tend to just worry, and worry, and worry about even the littlest of things, but this verse reminds me to stop the worrying and get to praying!

"You are my refuge and shield; I have put my hope in your word." - Psalm 119:114 (NIV)

-This verse actually reminds me of who God is-that He is my protector and that a great way to remember these things is to put my hope in His word and His word into my heart and actions.

Jesus loves you ~ ArissaDenae

How to sew a skirt! ~ (easy/beginner)

2019-07-17T17:26:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! Hope you're all enjoying your Wednesday! I hope you like my video if you do don't forget to like this post, comment, and subscribe to my blog! Until next time...

Jesus loves you! ~ ArissaDenae

My 4 favorite vintage style icons!

2019-07-16T18:10:00.002-07:00

Yesterday I posted my top 5 favorite modern style icons, and today I will be sharing my 4 favorite girly vintage style icons!

1) Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn just needs an entire post to herself (I might actually write one about her)! For now though, let's talk about her style. Audrey Hepburn was a British actress who died on January 20th of 1993, and I've seen a good amount of her movies (and have fallen in love with them all). On set and off set she was seen in the most admirable clothing! I'd have to say that the dresses she wore are my favorite!

2)Grace Kelly

Like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly was a British actress who played in some of the older movies I enjoy. Later in life she quit her acting career and became the princess of Monaco (yes, a real-life princess). Sadly 26 years later she passed away in 1982. When I first watched the 50's movie 'To Catch A Thief' I quickly noticed how stylish Grace Kelly dressed the first time she made an appearance. I immediately fell in love with that blue dress she wore in the first scene she was in!! I wasn't even paying attention to what was going on, I was so drawn to that dress!

-Blue dress I just mentioned-

(although in the movie I don't think it was that blue)

3) Princess Diana

Diana Spencer was the princess of Wales and died on August 31st in 1997. Her style wasn't as girly as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor, but I'm still a fan of the way she dressed. In fact in my opinion some of her looks kind of remind me of a tomboy, but she made it look lady-like enough. I love that about her style, the way she could make a sweatshirt and khaki Bermuda shorts look so feminine! Being a princess meant that she got the prettiest dresses (which I'm instantly a fan of😍)!

4) Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was an American-British actress (whose movies I have yet to see) and died March 23rd of 2011. I love her style because of the girly-vintage feel it has. Unlike my first 3 picks Elizabeth Taylor's style is really truly something I don't see these days. Sometimes I wish I was around for when women dressed the way she did, but I was born the year I was born in for a reason. She possessed such stunning feminine style and beauty her entire life (all four of these women did)!

That's it for now! Thank you so much for reading, I hope all of you have lovely days! Until next time...

Jesus loves ya - ArissaDenae

My top 5 favorite modern style icons!

2019-07-15T19:26:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I will be sharing my top 5 favorite modern style icons (as of right now)! I have a lot more than 5 favorite modern style icons, but I chose 5 to keep it short and sweet.

1)Taylor Hill

Taylor Hill is a model and a gorgeous fashionista! I'm in love with her style because it openly shows who she is and her personality. Whether it's street style, elegant, comfortable, or classy Taylor Hill knows how to wear it all! One of my favorite looks she's worn has to be the old Hollywood-style dress she wore to the 2019 Met Gala. Overall she has a great fashion sense and a beautiful personality! I love her style and confidence in being herself, which is why she's on my list!

2) Zendaya

I know I chose Taylor Hill as my #1 pick, but honestly I think my #1 style icon right now has to be Zendaya. If you've ever seen any of her looks you'd know why. Zendaya is an actress and singer. I don't even know how to explain her style, it's just so unique!! Ever since she was a star on the show 'Shake It Up' (aka one of my favorite shows in elementary school) this girl has been taking the fashion world by storm! I honestly don't think there is a single thing out there Zendaya couldn't make make work!

3)Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid is an american model and has an excellent sense of style! From the runway to just walking around in L.A., Gigi's style is something I absolutely love! Some of my favorite outfits from her definitely have to be street style.

4)Lily Collins

Lily Collins is another model with charming fashion sense! Her outfits are full of elegance and class which is one of my favorite things about her style. She also pulls off other things fairly well, but in my opinion when she gets dressed up for a movie premiere, red carpet, or some other occasion where nicer wear is appropriate, her outfits really look best! But even apart from that she still finds the perfect way to make her other outfits stand out!

5) Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton, the duchess of Cambridge, is on my list because of her eye for engaging clothing! My favorite clothing items (as of right now because my favorites change often) are dresses and blouses. I adore Kate's dresses!! I think they're beautiful, and that's one of the main reasons she's one of my style icons.

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post! Please forgive me for not writing more about the individual's style. I just wrote this post to tell you who's style I've been looking up to lately, but if you'd like to read a post like that just let me know in the comments! Other than that, I hope you'll come back soon and until next time...

Jesus loves you forever & always - ArissaDenae

Never Alone

2019-06-30T13:39:00.001-07:00

Deuteronomy 31:6 tells us, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you" (NIV)

Long before you were born, God already knew everything about you. He knew where you were going to live, who your parents were going to be, what your personality was going to be like-everything. Since the day we were born, He has never left our side. He was there watching us take our first steps, there when we made out first friend, and there during all the fun and sad times. He was also there when we felt the loneliest, whispering, "I'm here. Right here. I've never left your side.

We may feel alone, but we're never really alone. God has always been there and wants you to realize that you aren't alone. You're being protected and watched over 24/7. In our darkest moments God can calm the storm and (if we're listening) we can hear Him say, " I am here my child, keep your eyes on me."

When we feel alone, a great way to remind our souls that God is still there with us is to talk to Him, read some Scripture, do whatever brings you closer to Him. You'll begin to feel God there loving you and watching over you wherever you are.

Until next time..

Jesus loves you ~ ArissaDenae

Wear It's At: The Beach!

2019-06-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hello there, in today's blog post I will be giving you tips on how to dress fashionably and comfortably for the beach, pool, lake, etc.!

Tip #1) Simple can Mean Stylish Too.

If you're going swimming and plan on wearing an outfit over your swimsuit this tip is for you! The outfit over your swimsuit doesn't need to look refined (you'll probably only wear it for a short time then take it off later). In my opinion, simple outfits look best. A really nice, put-together outfit doesn't really coordinate well with a swimsuit, but don't get discouraged yet because simple can mean stylish too. What I mean by that is dressing simple doesn't exactly mean boring and plain all the time. Simple in this case means you should dress with style, but don't overdo it. A solid colored shirt (a color that says "Beach, here I come!"), shorts (I prefer neutral colored ones), some sandals or flip flops that compliment your look, and boom! You've accomplished a very simple, but cute outfit for the beach! I would add a very small piece of jewelry to my outfit to complete the look. I just can't help it, j'adore les bijoux ! (I love jewelry- My French is improving😉)

Tip #2) #BBB - Big, Beautiful, Bag.

Bringing a bag to the beach (a big,beautiful, one at that) is a great idea! When you have sunglasses, sunscreen, flip flops, clothes, a towel, many other necessities and extras, a bag will come in handy. Make sure your bag is a suitable size, nice quality (to hold all that stuff you're trying to carry), and compliments your outfit (of course). I added beautiful in BBB because 1) having a pretty bag you like just makes things better, and 2) I really wanted there to be three B's :)

Tip #3) Maxi Skirts.

Maxi skirts are one of the many trends this summer! I enjoy pairing them with flat sandals, flip flops, and floppy hats. Maxi skirts are probably one my my favorite ways to wear a skirt. They're long (being modest is always in), and there are so many beach outfits I could create with them! They're not hard to style. I advise that you find a great way to style a maxi dress and wear it the next time you go to the beach!

Tip #4) #TwiningWithTheBeach.🌊🌴

I totally recommend having a twining day with the beach! What I mean is, you should try putting together a beach-colored coordinated outfit. Lets say the beach you're headed to right now has beautiful white sand and tons of palm trees. A white top, light army green shorts (the shade you should wear depends on the color green the palm tree has), white sandals, dainty beach-themed bracelet, and a BBB (big, beautiful, bag) to finish your look! Another good outfit idea would be a blue top that compliments the ocean, a white maxi dress, a tan scarf (worn as a headband), tan sandals or flip flops, beach-themed ankle bracelet, and a patterned or printed BBB.

Tip #5) Ready to Reach the Beach.

Never hold back on being yourself and owning your style! Never let other people dress you, always dress yourself. When you let other people decide what you wear it, takes some of the joy out of dressing up. Another thing to remember is not to be concerned about your outfit. Yes, dressing up for the beach is so much fun, but if you can't find anything to wear don't get upset. It's more than ok to just throw some clothes on and be done because in the end all that really matters is 1) Having fun at the beach and 2) God knows you're an amazing, beautiful princess no matter what you're wearing. Now that you've read all my tips, you're finally ready to reach the beach!

I hope you enjoyed this blog post! If you did, subscribe to my blog to not miss any of my future posts!

Until next time...

Jesus loves ya! - ArissaDenae

White On Sight! ~ Lets Style: White

2019-06-18T13:19:00.001-07:00

Hey there! Today I'm doing a (short) post on how to style the color white! This is the first post of another series I'm starting called Lets Style! The posts that belong to this series are meant to be shorter than my other fashion related blog posts. So if you ever need a few really quick tips on how to style things like colors, bags, different types of dresses, etc. you know where to find 'em!

Small History Lesson (on the color white):

White became a very fashionable color in the 18th century. Many upper class men around that time wore snow white stockings and wigs, and upper class women wore beautiful embroidered gowns and their nicest pastel dresses. As far as I know, that's when white really became a fashionable thing to wear.

How to Style:

As I just mentioned white has been around for a very long time. Over the years we've seen a lot of things done with this popular color, and it's been styled in both simple and complex ways. From my knowledge of fashion, and my personal opinion, white and other neutral colors are on my list of some of the easiest colors to style. White goes with almost everything, so to make this post simple and small like I planned. Here are a few ways I like to style white and outfit ideas:

White/Neutral & White/jewelry: White on white and white on other neutral colors just looks so chic and simple. Adding dainty jewelry, small fake diamonds and fake pearls (unless you can afford real ones) with neutral colors make the outfit look more elegant.

White/Patterned & White/printed: White paired with printed or patterned clothing is something I love seeing. My favorite combinations are soft floral prints, small polka dots, thin stripes-the simple looking stuff.

In my opinion, while wearing white you can make it look however you want! My favorite white looks are elegant, crisp, soft, and chic ones.

-Outfits I made up:

Glamour Gal -White pants, beige blouse, tiny pearl earrings, dainty layered necklace, black sunglasses, tan flats.

Cute sunny day - Floppy tan sun hat, jean shorts, white off-the-shoulder, small earrings, black cat eye sunglasses, small soft grey bag you can carry on your shoulder.

Miss Chanel-White pleated skirt, soft pink top, soft pink flats, scarf headband with pearls, name brand earrings and matching necklace, pink quilted Chanel bag with a chain handle.

Comfy Chic - Jeans, beige cardigan, white tank top blouse, beige heels, dainty necklace, charm bracelet, cute black bag.

Summer Time Stylin' -White maxi dress, brown sandals, straw tote bag, first initial necklace, white sun glasses, thin dark brown belt.

-White Outfit Inspiration:

I hope you enjoyed reading this post, if you have any suggestions kindly write them in the comment section! I'll definitely be making more posts like this one and getting better at writing them. Look out for more style tips on some of my other posts about the color white if you want to know more! Until next time...

Jesus Loves you, ArissaDenae

I'm not pretty

2019-06-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." - 1 Peter 3:3-4

This week I feel like God redirected my focus after getting distracted (for what's felt like the millionth time) by what the world has to offer. He told me that it doesn't matter what our culture says the ideal girl or boy should look like, it only matters what He thinks. My problem with hearing that again is that I've heard it so many times it has become numb to my mind. After a week of digging deeper into it, God opened my eyes again to how much I'm worth to Him.

I've been hearing about how God feels about me, but I haven't actually been listening to it.
Instead of agreeing with what the Devil has to say about what I see in the mirror and letting it get the best of me, I have to start actually listening when Jesus tells me I'm enough and not shut Him out. I have to deny the lies, even if most of my morning consists of me standing in the mirror trying to feed myself truth. It'll be way better than spending tons of time in the mirror trying to fix the way I look.

Beauty is an amazing gift from God that should be enjoyed, and no amount of beauty or compliments can replace the fulfillment you find in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Reminding yourself of truth when you find yourself getting distracted is very important! I pray that if you struggle with this too that you'll start to remind yourself of your worth and deny the lies. Try writing a Bible verse on your mirror or writing truth on a sticky note and sticking it some place you look at often. Don't stop searching for truth either, constantly talk to God and learn from Him.

I am not pretty.

I am marvelous.

I am loved by the one who created the galaxy and filled the oceans. The one who created the mountains and the tallest trees cherishes me. I am a prized possession of the same God who created every flower, who sends rain and lightning down to earth and colors every sunset. He has blessed me with the gift to sew and be friendly. He has given me much creativity and an amazing family. He has given me a beautiful cause and has chosen me and given me the ability to chose love.

So when you look at me remember, I am not pretty. I am marvelous.

*that was a little something I wrote in my journal a really long time ago but forgot about♡ ♡ ♡ *

Jesus loves you - ArissaDenae

Wear It's At: Day-To-Day

2019-06-16T17:48:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having amazing days! Today I'm sharing with you the first post of a new series I'm starting called "wear it's at!" This series will involve styling tips and my advice on what to wear depending on where you're going or what you plan on doing. In this blog post, I will be giving you advice on how to be stylish when dressing for nothing specific, just daily life!

Tip#1) Wear what YOU want to wear, don't dress to impress anyone! (except yourself)

This tip goes for dressing for any occasion! Never ever wear something that you don't like or wear just to impress someone (unless it's for a good reason like dressing to impress for a job interview or something). Being truly stylish starts when you begin to be yourself and wear what you want to wear. Also, dressing to impress people (and just trying to impress anyone altogether) is totally overrated anyway. It only matters what God thinks of you and in His eyes you're worth more than 100,000,000 pounds of the most rare diamonds on earth!!

Tip #2) Wear something comfortable.

When I say wear something comfortable, I don't mean throw on some sweatpants and a T-shirt (although it's totally up to you if that's what you want to wear). What I mean is don't dress in a way that makes you uncomfortable. If wearing dresses and high heels everyday makes you uncomfortable, then do your best to switch it up a little. Try wearing cute flats instead of high heels, and some days it's more than okay to throw on a t-shirt and some jeans! Part of mastering day-to-day style is being comfortable in what you're wearing. You'll feel a lot better than you would if you were wearing something you didn't like or something uncomfortable, and you will able to get a lot more done!

Tip#3) Accessories are a girl's best friend!

(Really it's 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend,' but I'm changing it up a bit). Pretty necklaces, bracelets, headbands, earrings, a scarf, small handbags, and other accessories can take your day-to-day outfit from gross to glamorous and trashy to trendy! First initial necklaces, hair jewels, charm bracelets, galaxy-themed jewelry, and floral-themed jewelry are all very popular right now. If you want to know more about the latest trends, go read my blog post from the 14th. Accessories have their own special way of making every outfit complete and unique. They're one of my favorite things to put on whenever my outfit is looking a little crummy.

Tip#4) Neutral colors.

White, black, cream, brown, and other neutral colors are always a good choice and fairly easy to work with. I like the idea of wearing all black, or wearing a cream top, white pants, and shoes that  compliment your outfit. These colors make your outfit look simple, but stylish. A neutral-based outfit has never failed me! You could also pair them with patterned and printed clothing items like floral prints, stripes, etc.

Tip#5) Get creative and try new things!

Get unique with your outfits and try lots and lots of new things!! Never worn a skirt with sneakers before? Go for it! Your style won't improve unless you try new things and start thinking creatively!

I know I didn't say many things about daily style (be on the lookout for a part 2), but I guarantee you that you can do great things with the tips I've left you today! Thank you for reading this post. Be on the lookout for more posts on the series "Wear it's At." Subscribe to my blog and you can read my new blog posts when they come out. And until next time...

Jesus' everlasting love for you still stands - ArissaDenae

Fix My Eyes ~ 2 Corinthians 4:18

2019-06-15T15:34:00.000-07:00

2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal." I choose to share this verse today because the majority of us tend to focus so much more on our outside appearance than what actually matters- our inside appearance.

I'm definitely guilty of this. I'm almost always finding myself trying to fix something outwardly, whether that be the way I look, the way I do something, or the way I present myself to the world. This verse mentions that we shouldn't fix our eyes on what is seen because its temporary. It'll be gone before you know it.

For example, at the beginning of 7th grade I was at a new school, and before the first day I told myself exactly who I was going to be and what I was going to be doing. It sounded a little something like: "I'm going to be well liked, in a huge friend group, make good grades, and look pretty doing it."

You want to know how that plan turned out? Awful. I had no friends, I was the most insecure about myself I'd ever been, and people talked about me a lot. One of the only good things was that I did make good grades. People had talked about me before at different schools behind my back, but I didn't really care. Now that my image was something I was working 24/7 on and wanting nothing more than for people to like it, I cared about it too much. Me focusing on what is seen left me very broken.

Instead I should've been working on what is unseen, working on being a light in the darkness, not trying to impress, encourage, and be a part of the darkness!

Even though the beginning of 7th grade wasn't great, during the middle of the year I had to switch schools. By this time I didn't even have a plan, I'd kinda just given up. Who cares anyway? If I isolate myself, people can't talk about me or judge me because nobody is going to notice me. That wasn't a great plan either, but the rest of seventh grade ended better than how it started.

I've been trying to work a lot on what is unseen. Even though 7th grade wasn't a good year for me, I'm so glad it happened because now I can say from experience that focusing on what is seen is very pointless and it hurts you.

Focusing on what is unseen is everlasting. It's life to me.

I still struggle with focusing on my seen features, but spending time with the Lord and trapping His words in my heart is helping me grow. Ask God to fix your eyes. Let the Lord speak to you today and listen to Him; trap His words in your heart and let it become life to you.

Until next time,

Jesus loves you (more than you know) - ArissaDenae

10 Summer 2019 Trends you HAVE to try!!

2019-06-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

Summer is my favorite time of the year!! It's hot outside, my birthday is coming around, vacations, more time to spend with The Lord (my favorite), and (my second favorite) scoping out the latest fashion trends!Today I decided to share 10 trends going on this summer (there are way more than 10, but I'm just going to share my favorite ones).

1) Straw Bags

You might've seen these around, maybe on social media or out and about. Some people call them basket weave bags or straw bags. I'm unsure of their actual name, but for now I'm calling them straw bags. These bags are so so so adorable, I must say-I'm in love, and I want one! They come in very different sizes, shapes, and looks so it might be a little difficult to find one that compliments your outfit. I suggest when you go out to buy one, find a bag you like and ask yourself, 'Do I have an outfit that would pair nicely with this bag?' 'What could I wear with this?' Asking yourself these things will really come in handy when doing any shopping! Another thing about these bags is they can match a lot of stuff which is a good thing because that makes pairing them easier! Overall, I think they're awesome and I'm going to enjoy seeing what people do with these bags this summer!

Where can you find these bags?:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-franka-straw-ring-tote-bag/5281226?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313960265&utm_content=9382829273&utm_term=pla-314849369467&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=645528200&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o26&creative=57182380553&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vzgcutwHBZUB6YGqD98kW7DILOfDYi_K1ebuViuN4ctWyHH4txBCoaAjNoEALw_wcB

2) Off-the-Shoulder Tops

I'm not a huge fan of wearing off-the-shoulder tops because I don't really like showing my shoulders. It makes me feel uncomfortable, but these shirts are super cute anyway! They've been so so popular recently! Apart from the fact that I don't enjoy wearing them, I added them to my list because like I just mentioned they're really cute and great for when it gets super hot! Is it awfully hot where you are but you're sick of wearing t-shirts and you just want to look cute? Try throwing on one of these cute tops, denim shorts or skirt, and some platform sandals (and why not add a straw bag while you're at it?)!

Where can you find these tops (I added a link to a cute pair of platform sandals I found)?:

https://www.lulus.com/products/sunny-story-white-lace-bell-sleeve-off-the-shoulder-top/603512.html

https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Shoulder-Ruffle-Blouse-Shirt/dp/B01IR8LIUC

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-braelynn-flatform-sandal-women/5078408?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313915652&utm_content=33067286589&utm_term=aud-505812345501:pla-261463391238&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=662927176&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o5&creative=145503081248&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQFf9Dj9xtAJPjKUG5b6uUHGFdoDKkY_UIt7LqqZKm-b4ONDZLoNxnMaAus1EALw_wcB

3)The Color Yellow

I love yellow, I'm so happy it's trending this summer! In my opinion, yellow is the official color of summer, and fun but aside from that it can be hard to wear sometimes. I'm stressing the word sometimes because I don't want you to put too much thought into trying to wear yellow the correct way. It's just you need to be careful about how you wear it. Yellow comes in many shades (all of them are gorgeous), but we all need to find a shade that matches us. One that matches how we feel, how we want to look, and most importantly try to find a yellow that compliments your skin tone. When going out and buying yellow items, try putting them up to you to see if they could work.

Where can you find this dress (center dress)?
https://www.lulus.com/products/after-bloom-delight-golden-yellow-floral-print-midi-dress/567322.html

4) White Blouses

These white blouses are très chic and they've been showing themselves everywhere so far this summer! You can pair them with skirts, jeans, pants, and shorts. White blouses look great with jewelry, but make sure not to overdo it! A simple pair of earrings and a simple necklace usually does the trick, but if you're like me and you just love to wear jewelry you could add a dainty bracelet. You can wear them formally to an event or casually just going about your day.
Where can you find these blouses?:
https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/654134708/white-blouse-office-blouse-spring-blouse

https://www.amazon.com/NEINEIWU-Womens-Summer-T-Shirt-Chiffon/dp/B07BZD1SG6?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

5) Wide-Legged Pants

Wide-legged pants are very stylish, and they definitely make your outfit stand out (in the best of ways)! They come in many different styles and colors! You can find some in black, floral, stripes, etc. (you name it!). I think these look best with heels, sandals (they would look super cute with those platform sandals I was talking about earlier), and sneakers. Wide-legged pants also look best with simple tops because the pants already make your outfit stand out, but honestly it all depends on who you are as a person and what your taste in style is like.

Where can you find some cute wide-legged pants?:
https://www.lulus.com/products/audition-olive-green-paper-bag-waist-wide-leg-pants/753292.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=753292&utm_campaign=PLA_casual-pants&pla=1&s_kwcid=AL%217824%213%21337837261632%21%21%21g%21671771935084%21&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQGXHN2a5NAOTcUhPQ05xNZCZSupnIL4KJCECovh7ESryMyM-WtpLnwaAodxEALw_wcB

https://www.lulus.com/products/same-page-navy-blue-wide-leg-pants/595502.html?VSSugg=True&amp%3Brrec=true&amp%3Brrec=true

6) Little Shoulder Bags:

Little shoulder bags like this one have always been charming and popular! This summer wherever you go (as long as you don't have too much you need to carry in your purse) you should take a small shoulder bag with you. Depending on what you're wearing (of course) you can do a lot with these bags! Get a patterned one and add it to a simple outfit to spice things up, or you get a neutral colored bag and keep it chic! Whatever your plans are for your own little shoulder bag, trust me when I say it'll be a great add-on to your outfit!!

7) The Color Lavender

Lavender is one of my favorite colors because it goes very well with summertime! I think this color looks great with yellow, coral, and neutral colors. Some dainty jewelry would be a great idea if you wanted to add something little to complete your lavender-based outfit! If you like bigger, bolder jewelry (I'm not a fan) you could probably add big complementary earrings or an oversized necklace (One of those things would probably be enough).

8) Bermuda Shorts
I own a fair amount of Bermuda shorts (especially denim ones), and I love wearing them during the summer!! These shorts would look great with an off the shoulder-top, or maybe even a white blouse. I wouldn't wear too much jewelry while wearing these, but since I just love wearing jewelry I would add something very small.Sandals and sneakers go very well with these shorts. I love my denim Bermuda shorts, but I think this summer I'm going to try some neutral colored ones!

Where can you find these Bermuda shorts(on the right)?

https://www.shopbop.com/amelia-cut-off-knee-short/vp/v=1/1579554126.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vCEwL0ToZYAdL9nCImYWEpvLPcjlXrusSYhY4A25K3NyVUHdMadpwaAuLLEALw_wcB&currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa&cvosrc=cse.google.HUDSO40552&cvo_campaign=SB_Google_USD&ef_id=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vCEwL0ToZYAdL9nCImYWEpvLPcjlXrusSYhY4A25K3NyVUHdMadpwaAuLLEALw_wcB:G:s

9) Puff Shoulder

These puff shoulder tops are too cute!! I don't have any tops like this, but I definitely need to get some! These tops will add a fun flair to your outfit and can be worn formally or just casually (I love clothing like that). Honestly you could probably get away with wearing a lot with puff shoulder tops such as pants, shorts, skirts, heels, sandals, sneakers, etc. What you choose to wear is totally up to you, rock your own style!
Where can you find these puff shoulder tops?:
https://us.shein.com/Twist-Puff-Sleeve-Tee-p-672104-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplatee190104258M&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06s0kbkxokcKYAqxds46kb1mbdFLE5Ei94XaG-FC4DeIwX4xUiD_FigaAmxwEALw_wcB

https://us.shein.com/Mock-neck-Buttoned-Puff-Sleeve-Ribbed-Top-p-681190-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplaswtee07190117049L&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06sLnJ97Yhs3Ts3LGHsEWwjyZ8_5ZujGRRvkCRwWKEomKJUZVMgkoVYaAkrCEALw_wcB

10) Tie Dye

Tie dye is one of the more unique trends of Summer, 2019. However, I didn't expect to see it very often. If I end up trying out tie dye clothing this summer, I know I'm going to keep it simple like a tie dye t-shirt or a cute dress (as seen in these two photos). There isn't a whole lot of what you should and shouldn't wear that I have in mind when it comes to this. Just try anything and see if it works for you. I don't have much to say about this trend, but I picked it to be on my 10 because I thought it was fun and cool!
Where can you find this dress(on the right)?:
https://www.venus.com/productlanding.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~&ProductDisplayID=50614&clr=NVMU&sc=FS75&cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Y88071-S-NVMU-_-BKT_G-UN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vqbyPelXYGSRcWlkeltlQ7fcta3uGJnXnApyf6SK6E1xzEXHV_-QoaAp9QEALw_wcB

I hope you enjoyed reading my 10 favorite summer trends that you should definitely give a try this year. If you want to keep reading more posts like this, subscribe to my blog!

Until next time,

Jesus loves you- ArissaDenae

Psalm 143:8 ~ God's unfailing love for us!

2019-06-13T15:55:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I want to share Psalm 143:8 with you because it has been one of my favorite verses this week! It says: "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have but my trust in you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you." I find that so so encouraging because it reminds me to thank God for another day and place my trust in Him, no matter what happens. I know I can place my trust in Him today because He woke me up this morning and like the beginning of the verse says "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love"... and the fact that He woke me up reminds me of how much He loves me. Everyday is another chance God has given us. If God loves us so much to give us day after day, chance after chance, don't you think we can trust Him? Similar to the way we trust the ones we love like our moms, dads, and friends, we can also trust God. In fact, we should trust Him way more than we trust anyone else! He loves us more than anyone ever could, He has never failed us, and He never will. Your sister may not be able to keep a promise, and your friends aren't always going to love you through every high and low the way God does.

So whoever is reading this today, I have a challenge for you. I need you to go through the rest of your day knowing God's love is never ending, unfailing, and it's enough. It's all you'll ever need. Ask God to show you where to walk, and do your best to give yourself to Him. When you wake up tomorrow morning remember Psalm 143:8.

Until next time,

Jesus loves you sooo much!! - ArissaDenae

Kate Spade New York Resort 2020 ~ My review and personal opinions!

2019-06-12T22:20:00.003-07:00

Today, if you can't already tell by the title of this post, I will be reviewing and and giving my personal opinions on some of the looks from Kate Spade's New York Resort 2020 collection!

For starters I love Kate Spade!! I think I'd have to say my favorite thing about her designs is the simple things she puts together and makes them look á la mode!! Her handbags are something I absolutely adore!! In fact, her handbags and color choice are two of my favorite things about this new collection! Before I get to showing you some of the looks, I need to put a little disclaimer out there:

*DISCLAIMER*

I did not design or take part in designing any of the clothes and accessories seen in this post. I also did not take any of the photos. These photos can be found at https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/resort-2020/kate-spade-new-york/slideshow/collection#1 click the link for more information on this collection and it's talented crew of designers!

Once again I do not take any credit for anything seen in the photos including the photos themselves!

The first look I'd like to talk about is this silk emerald dress paired with a bag and matching accessories.The design of the dress is very simple, but still elegant looking. I've seen a lot of dresses like this one on the runway this week (Who doesn't love new trends??). As lovely as the look of this dress is, I'm guessing the trend won't last long because fashion changes everyday! Although now that I think about it, this dress style has been around for what seems like forever, but it's popularity scale keeps changing.The dress has a high neck, cuff sleeves, and falls beautifully from the waist down to the model's ankles.

The blue purse has glitter, a gold chain handle, and Kate Spade's signature Spade symbol topped with a heart. The dress, the bag, and the jewelry all go perfectly well together, and I don't think I'd change a thing about it!

Is it just me or is anyone else loving the grey faux fur paired with that pretty lavender purple? This look has a long purple dress with a pretty collar (I'm unsure of the name of the collar), a long faux fur coat that has a matching bag, glittery grey boots, and matching headband. This look is my second favorite because of Kate Spade's use of glitter and faux fur! Some may say they're pretty hard to pair, but Kate Spade does it like it is nothing! The Kate Spade team made them look very élégant together. Color and fabric choice is very, very important in the fashion industry. Kate Spade knows how to make anything work, this whole collection is just full of fabric and colors that go parfait together!

This look has a colorfully patterned dress, a glittery baby pink bag, and glittery pink boots. The dress is my favorite part of this look because of its pattern. The pattern is colorful, but it manages to stay within the collections' color scheme very well. The baby pink was a good choice of color, it makes the bag pop! This look has to be another one of my favorites!

This look has a long coat, faux fur bag with a gold chain handle, navy pants that flair a little at the bottom, a grey turtleneck top, and a sparkly grey headband. The long coat and flared navy pants are what make this look unique to the collection, and I'm showing this for that reason. It looks like something that could be worn as a street-style fit, or as an outfit to wear on holiday. In my opinion, this look was an amazing add-on to the collection!

The last look I decided to review from this collection includes a light lavender dress with a V neck and cuff sleeves, a grey alligator bag with a silver chain handle, glittery grey boots, and a glittery grey headband. I chose this dress because of its pattern and style. I love the way the pattern and the tie in the middle go together. It just fits! That's another one of the things I love about Kate Spade's collections, they just make things that you don't usually see together work perfectly, and they don't hesitate to take a leap of faith when designing.

That is all for my Kate Spade New York Resort 2020 collection review! I'm sorry I only did 5/20 looks, but if you want to see the rest of them go to the click I put in the disclaimer. If I made an incorrect statement please forgive me because this is my first time making a fashion collection review, I will get better at it! Other than that I hope you enjoyed reading this, again I don't take credit for anything except for the fact that I wrote this post myself.

Until next time.

Jesus loves you- ArissaDenae

Peace - Where It Is And How To Find It

2019-06-11T22:21:00.000-07:00

For about a year now, every night before I shut my eyes and fall sleep I've been spending time with the Lord and I have come to realize that I've been most at peace with myself and my life when I spend time in His presence. You may not have a faith or maybe you do, but you don't have a deep relationship with the Lord. Whatever your story is and whatever you've been through, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that you too can find your peace in Him. Peace, TRUE peace can ONLY be found in Jesus Christ. You can run to your best friend and rant about your issues hoping to feel better, or you can watch your favorite show and eat all the ice cream you want- basically whatever peace looks like to you (apart from Jesus) and not be at peace. Why? Think about it this way: What happens when your best friend can't be there to hear you rant another hour about what's going on? What happens when you eat all your ice cream and your tv isn't working? I know what you're thinking: I'll just go buy more ice cream and watch my show someplace else, or I don't need him/her because I'll just talk to my mom about it. But when you go to Jesus, you don't have to worry about Him going away-Jesus is forever. He and His love for us stays the same, and it's so much more rewarding in the end. When talking to your friend or doing anything else, sure it's great to get it all out and have some me time. But after that, what next? You still kinda have that bit of whatever you're feeling still in you somewhere and your problem is still probably very much not being taken care of.

When you take a few minutes to cry out to Jesus and talk to Him just like you would your best friend, that can be life changing. Trust me when I say you will finally start to feel peace. You'll start to feel it with yourself, with your issue, within your life, and the best part is-it'll never leave you, never forsake you, and it is always there with you whether at work, at school, or at home. It doesn't matter if you don't have a Bible, or if you don't even know how to pray. Just talk to God like He's a close friend. You might not get an answer right away. It might not be what you wanted or expected, but He'll answer you in the best way.

And you'll finally feel peace. TRUE peace.

If you don't know about the awesome sauce, overwhelmingly merciful, peace giver I'm talking about, feel free to email me and I'd love to tell you loads more about Him and the freedom in Him He's blessed me with. I can't wait to share more about what Jesus has done in my life and what He can do in yours.

Until next time...

Jesus loves you- ♡ArissaDenae♡

Hello World!!

2019-06-10T15:34:00.000-07:00

Hello world!! My name is Arissa (Denae is my middle name) and I aspire to work in the fashion industry and continue to encourage others through Jesus Christ! I've been thinking about creating a blog for a really long time, and now that I'm on my summer holiday I finally have time to do it! My blog has two main purposes: To share the gospel and encourage a Christ-based lifestyle and to talk about and inform you on style, fashion, and maybe a little sewing now and then. Some of my posts will be a little devotional I've put together or an encouraging message I'd like to share with the world. Other posts could be a review of a fashion show, a sewing tutorial, how to style different things, look books right from my sketch pad or my closet, you name it (I also accept post requests). I'm super excited to share Jesus Christ's love with you and share my knowledge of fashion! Stay tuned to my blog to read more<3

Jesus loves you ♡ - ArissaDenae