The holidays are right around the corner and I am so excited! Even though it’s a busy time, I look forward to the holiday parties and dinners. Holiday beauty looks are my favorite. A smoky eye, a Christmas red lip, and some glitter and sparkle is worth looking forward to. This year I’m feeling inspired to do something a little different like trying some unexpected holiday beauty looks.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about high school, mainly because my 10 year high school reunion was last weekend. Gosh I still can’t believe it! Honestly the fact that it was 10 years since we graduated, and longer since I was actually in high school, just blows my mind. I really don’t feel like it was that long ago. I know some people think back on high school with the worst memories. They felt bullied, insecure, and even lonely. While I can definitely connect with some of those feelings, I’m lucky that I wasn’t bullied at my high school. Teased, yes, but bullied no. And actually no one was. Our class seemed a little different. With 280 in our graduating class there were definitely groups, but it wasn’t cliquey. Mostly everyone had a few classes together so we all got to know mostly everyone. Maybe not on a bff status but on a “I know you. You’re so-and-so” status. Since we went to a Catholic school we had a lot of programing on kindness and tolerance. I think this was another reason why mostly everyone got along. This led to me not having a terrible high school experience, although of course it wan’t perfect.
I’m crossing my fingers that fall weather will hit LA soon. The weather the past few mornings have gotten my hopes up. The skies have been cloudy and there’s been a light, crisp breeze. I went on a walk with Ginger and needed to wear long sleeves! Long sleeves, I say! That’s progress, let me tell ya! Oh, fall, I’m so ready for you!
I’m dreaming of wearing cozy knits, and turtlenecks galore! I love this light blue color on this relaxed turtleneck sweater {30% off with code LAYERUP}. It’s such a great piece to wear when the weather gets chilly and there are so many pretty color options, although the light blue is standing out to me. Wouldn’t it be perfect paired with these silver lace up flats? They’re currently 25% off with code SQUADGOALS. Which, P.S., who started #squadgoals? Was that a Taylor Swift thing? I feel like I should know this!
There are some great sales going on right now that I thought I’d share below:
Welcome to M Loves M! My name is Mara and I created this lifestyle site in 2009 as a place to share my love of fashion, beauty, food and entertaining. I moved from Southern California to Idaho and love adventuring with my husband Matthew, our two children, and our dog Ginger. We're also pregnant with baby #3, due this autumn! I strive to create a site that’s relatable to women, while also being inspirational. I’m so glad you stopped by!
