Pretty In Her Pearls

By Angela Amores

Meeting Outfit for Work

Spring layered outfit with the cutest scarfMilkmaid braid, and the cutest pink scarfAztec print scarf, purple sweater, white scalloped skirt, and peep toe shoesMilkmaid braid, pink scarf, and purple sweaterMilkmaid braid, pink lipstick and chandelier earringsPerfect business casual outfit

Scarf:Francesca’s c/o (similar style) | Sweater:J.Crew | Skirt:Francesca’s c/o It’s only $2o!! | Shoes:Aldo old (similar style) | Bag:Urban Expressions c/o | Earrings:Lisi Lerch c/o  | Bracelet:Knox Thomas Designs c/0 | Watch:Michael Kors | Lips:Snob

If you’re looking for the perfect skirt look no further. This scalloped Francesca’s skirt is one of my favorites, and it looks so cute with so many different tops. This is my perfect go to outfit for meetings. I love outfits with light weight sweaters that can be layered because I usually get cold in offices. I like to add a scarf that’s perfect for draping around my shoulders if I get cold. Which is basically the story of my life, and usually happens a lot. I also, want to give a big thank you to my good friend Selena from Vanity Salon for this gorgeous braid undo!! I love it!!!

Hope y’all had a great weekend!!

XO, Angela

Behind The Scenes + Blogging Break

Behind the scenes of my blogging break
 This past week, I’ve been trying to come up with the words to explain why I’ve been MIA on my blog lately, but every time I got ready to write my mind would go blank. Losing my mom has been a struggle for me that comes in waves; and when big moments happen in our family, or when holidays are approaching (especially Mother’s Day) I find myself thinking of her and falling into a pit of sadness.
This will be the first mothers day without her, and quite frankly, I’m not sure what to do with that. I feel like I just recovered from her first birthday since she passed away, and now we are approaching a holiday for mom’s and its been really emotional. I still have moments of questioning, and not fully understanding the why of it all, as her death was sudden. My sisters and I weren’t ready to say goodbye, and we certainly couldn’t have planned for this. So when something happens special in life, and the one person I would call for all those moments isn’t here anymore, it’s hard to not break down and wallow in sadness.
There was something really special about conversations with my mom, and there is no one who can make me feel the way she did. She was the person that could say the funniest thing, and make me laugh so hard. I talked to her about everything, and she was always there for me offering her love and support.
We had a messy relationship from the moment I was born, and she was hard to love at times, but she was my person. She was diagnosed with a mental illness when I was a young girl, so we didn’t have a normal relationship from the beginning, but she was always loved her daughters. Anyone that has dealt with this knows this can be an uphill battle, and sometimes her love for her girls and the emotionality of being a mother was too much for her to handle. But at the end of the day she was a mom, daughter, a sister, and a friend to all she knew.
This break was my time to try and find some sort of purpose to all of this. She was 53 years old, and to me that seems so young, and has been really difficult to grasp. I’m doing my best to be a mom, a wife, and a  sister, while feeling lost as a daughter missing her mom.
Thank you so much for coming back to read a little behind the scenes of my blog so we can connect on a more personal level. I’m so grateful to be a mom, blogger, wife, and friend to y’all. You all are what makes it possible so I can do the two things I love most. Hope y’all have a great weekend!!
XO, Angela

Must Have Spring Top

Cute date outfitFranceca's top, Urban Expressions bag, and StarbucksFrancesca's top, skinny jeans, and wedgesFrancesca's top, Urban Expressions bag, and StarbucksGold and silver bangles, and StarbucksMedium length curled hairMom day uniformMonogram, pink top, and blue Urban Expressions bagTop:Francesca’s c/o sold out (similar style love this!!) | Denim:Lucky Brand | Shoes:Old (similar style on sale!! Under $50!!) | Bag:Urban Expressions c/o | Earrings:Kendra Scott (similar style) | Necklace:Monogram (similar style) | Bracelet:Accessory Concierge old (similar style), Silver bangle gift (similar style) | Lips:Snob 

This week has been a little rough with Manny Jr. sleep wise, but thankfully things seem to be looking up. The last two nights my baby boy has slept through the night. I am so thankful because I was really starting to feel like a zombie. Caffeine was only doing so much.

Okay, on to this cute Francesca’s top. I love the cut, color, and fun white detail on it. It’s such a great top that is really versatile. I dressed it up with dark denim, and sky high wedges. I love super high wedges in the spring and summer!! Francesca’s is one of my favorite places to find cute affordable on trend pieces. What are your favorite places to find cute on trend pieces?

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope y’all have a great weekend!! By the way you can still enter the Everyday Happy giveaway here!!

XO, Angela