Let go of the past

 

 



And go for the Future. Happy Sunday my loves! Today, I had the great pleasure of having my own glam girl, and by that I mean my lovely sister did her makeup magic. A girl could get used to this! We have been talking about this for a while now and we are really excited about this project. To us, the boundaries of makeup are meant to be pushed. Creating different looks and different "characters" is really what makeup is all about. Makeup needs no words - with the simple change of an eye shadow you can portray a completely different personality and mood. It is actually quite cool what you can express with your makeup and fashion! I gave Ashley free reign to do whatever she wanted with my eyes, and boy did she! Let's just say that "wings" are a little out of my comfort zone, and she took this current trend and gave it an almost futuristic look. So I decided to mix the old with the new by pairing an 80's style boyfriend denim with the futuristic trend of the eye wing. And we have plenty more "characters" where this came from! We plan to channel our inner Nylon to experiment and venture outside of the box with our makeup and fashion, but don't worry, we will also be incorporating classic and iconic beauty looks on our journey to "create your own self." The sky is the limit after all!

 

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined."

Till next time.

xoxo - Heather Marie

 

 

Start of something new

 

 

Pointy Toes and Black Heels. For months I have been in search for the perfect black pointy toed heel and have only been left with disappointment, until now! My search is finally over. Thank you Jessica Simpson for putting these chic and affordable shoes into my life!

 

A classic black heel should be a staple in every closet. They bring a sexy and sophisticated vibe to any outfit. Basically, you can never go wrong with this pointy toed pump! Shoes are so crucial in the fashion world. You could be wearing an amazing outfit, but unless you have the right shoe, the outfit just won't look right. I am starting to see that shoes may be just as crucial in the real world. "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." The more I think about this quote, the more I realize that Marilyn Monroe is right. We dress from head to toe to in the way we want people to see us. With this shoe, I am showing people the determined, hard-working, fashionable entrepreneur that I am. I am about to graduate college and these shoes are a start of something new. I am working very hard for the life that I want and these shoes are my first accessory to accompany me as I enter the next chapter of my life. I realize this is a lot of pressure to put on a simple pair of shoes, but hey, if the shoe fits! Like I said, these shoes are just the beginning. Louboutin, I'm coming for you!

 

"Cinderella - proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life."

Till next time.

xoxo - Heather

 





And the snow begins to melt

Plaid Scarf - Tommy Hilfiger | Coat - Forever 21 | White Crop Top - Forever 21 | Leather Skirt - Forever 21 | Boots - DSW

 

Leather and Plaid. The midweek snow break continues with day number three here at Marie Nicole and I have had enough lounging. I decided to risk the chance of freezing and catch the last bit of snow before it all melts away, but of course, I had to do it in style! Who says you can't be couture in the cold? Unfortunately, the days of snowy bliss can't last forever; starting tomorrow it is back to reality and back to college. It was fun while it lasted!

 

Till next time.

xoxo - Heather Marie 



let's stay home

Moselle Sweater - Brandy Melville | Flower top - Forever 21

First class lounging. The snow is still on the ground today, so all classes have been cancelled! Gotta love living in a place where a little snow puts a halt on an entire college campus! Needless to say, it is definitely a day of lounging here at Marie Nicole! Keep warm and bundle up if you too have been happily snowed in!

Till next time.
xoxo - Heather Marie



Baby, it's cold outside

Kisses from Heaven. It is a snow day here at Marie Nicole and we have been bundled up all day enjoying the bliss of this snowflake shower! Fluffy scarves and fur hoods were our salvation as the grounds were masked over by a gorgeous white blanket. Snow is not very common where we live, so Ashley and I were quite excited when we saw the first snowflake fall from the sky. As I watched the snow from my bedroom window I started to think about how not one snowflake is the same. It is hard to believe that there are that many unique snowflakes all different in their own beautiful way, much like people. Embrace what makes you different, it is what makes you be-you-tiful!

Keep warm my darlings! Till next time.
xoxo - Heather Marie



Fall in Love with Moments

Striped Pink Sleep Dress - Victoria's Secret | Striped Pink Phone Case - Victoria's Secret

 

Pretty in Pink. Today on Marie Nicole, we are feeling pretty in pink. That's right, I own not one striped pink item, but two! On our last weekend in South Carolina, Ashley and I stopped by our local Victoria's Secret for some last minute shopping and there is no way that I could pass up this super stylish sleep dress. Who says you can't be fashionable at home?

 

Over the years, I have been focusing so much on the future - what I am going to do with my life, where am I going to live, who am I going to be - but I have realized something. While thinking about your future is important, it is also important to not lose sight of what is happening right at this moment. With all the stress and craziness of everyday life, sometimes the best medicine is to just stop and smell the roses. Appreciate the little things in life. On a beautiful sunny day, look up at the sky, smile, and say thank you for another breathtaking day. On a simple night just spending time with your family, smile, and say thank you for the family you have. Life is to short to let each day pass you by. Fall in love with moments.

 

Till next time.

xoxo - Heather





Infinite Possibilities

 

 

Heather Marie's Outfit: White & black dress - Know Style | Gold sequin clutch - Francesca's |

 Nude & gold shoes - Forever 21

Ashley Nicole's Outfit: Blue lace dress - Forever 21 | Black sequin clutch - Francesca's |

Black & gold shoes - Forever 21

 

New Beginnings. With every new year comes a new wave of possibilities, dreams, and resolutions. The new year marks the beginning of a brand new chapter in life that is blank and ready for its first set of words. Never forget, you are the author of your own life, so lets make this chapter the best one yet! Once the clock strikes midnight, it is as if the slate of life is wiped clean. All the disappointments of  2013 are long gone and there is nothing ahead except the infinite possibilities of 2014. Dreams that have been put away have finally found their way back to the surface, feelings of ambition and determination return, and it is time to stop thinking about what you want to do and just do it!

 

On January 1st, I found myself not looking back, but actually looking forward into the future. Of course I had some good times in 2013 which I will always remember, and sure I had my fair share of disappointments, but to me, the new year is not about reminiscing the past. It is about being thankful for your blessings and looking into the future. As I watched the Times Square ball drop and mark the new millennium, my future flashed before my eyes. I saw my dreams coming true, my resolutions being met, and I saw myself doing things that I never thought I could, and I for one am very excited to see what 2014 has to offer. Life is short, and Ashley and I are ready to take risks and work for the life that we want. So lets make our first resolution of the new year together - this is the year of taking chances. Even if the dream or the goal is completely crazy and only has a 1 percent chance of coming true, go for it! You never know what could happen, so why not try. The possibilities are endless, so bring it on 2014, we are more than ready for you!

 

Ashley and I also filmed a "New Year Glam" video on our YouTube channel featuring these outfits, styled by me, as well as a makeup tutorial by Ashley! Be sure to check it out and subscribe!

http://youtu.be/fLBMMnn7FRo

 

Till next time!

xoxo - Heather