Snow Day!

Everyone loves a good snow day, right? Today in Columbia, MO and all of the Midwest, it decided to snow like CRAZY! With that being said, I've been confined to my room all day. This isn't all bad, though. I was able to get some blog business accomplished, (I'll update you guys soon!) as well as show some much needed attention to my nails! Between going to school and work, I hardly ever have time to sit down and polish my nails, so I took full advantage of that today. I chose one of my favorite lacquers that was given to me as a gift by my older sister. It's called Did It On Em and it's from the Nicki Minaj collection with OPI. I LOVE the vibrant lime green hue! I know it's not quite Spring yet, but with all this Wintery white snow around me it's nice to have a nice pop of color right at my fingertips! Do you ladies have any polishes in the Nicki Minaj OPI collection? Also what's your favorite nail color and why?

Message Monday

This powerful quote by Oscar de la Renta inspires me to hold my head up, stick my chest out and go conquer the world. I know that sometimes I'm guilty of getting so caught up in my bad moods and all of my daily stresses so much that confidence, strength and empowerment goes right out the window. However, it's vital not to let the bad things get you down for long. Confidence is a must. If you go through life with your head down you'll miss so many opportunities simply because you were too scared to be confident, hold your head up and pursue them. Chin up, give em something to talk about!

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Roses are red, violets are blue... Valentine's Day is coming up, what's a girl to do? I am super excited  to shop for my guy this year! For all you other gals out there that still need to get gifts, I've created the perfect gift guide for each stage in the relationship and for each type of guy! Also, all of the items are under $50! Check it out!

1. Ramen Sock, $8.00, Urban Outfitters - Got Ramen? These socks are perfect for that quirky guy who doesn't mind a little humor in his closet.

2. Portable Speaker, $29.29, Walmart - For the guy who just can't live without his music.

3. Underground Luxury- B.o.B, $18.99, F.Y.E - Get your guy his favorite artists' new CD.

4. Cologne, $29.50, Bath & Body Works - Have your honey smelling yummy when he puts this on!

5. Hypnotize Cat Tee, $14.80, Forever 21 - You can never go wrong with a cool graphic tee!

6. Jogger Pants, $49.45, PacSun - Introduce your guy to style and comfort. Jogger pants are definitely the way to go.

7. iPhone case, $5.95, H&M - Quirky phone cases are always a win. This one has cool keyboard details! He'll love it!

8. iPhone case, $38.00, Urban Outfitters - Opt for this sleek, wooden iPhone case.

9. 5-Panel Hat, $30.00, Karmaloop - For the flashy guy in your life. He'll stand out with this hat!

10. Vans Sneaker, $32.95, Karmaloop - Classic and cool.

11. iPod Shuffle, $49.00, Apple - Upload his favorite songs to this iPod before you give it to him! He'll be in for a sweet surprise!

12. Nike Hoodie, $39.99, Foot Locker - Perfect for that guy who loves his exercise.

13. Jenga, $30.00, Urban Outfitters - If he doesn't like this totally awesome Donkey Kong edition of Jenga, he's too young for you, girl.

14. SONY Headphones, $19.99, Best Buy - So he can listen to his music in style.

Make A Statement!

Have you ever gotten dressed, looked in the mirror and thought... "This outfit needs something else"? Maybe you needed a swipe of lipstick, a touch of mascara, a dainty ring, or maybe your neck area was just a little... lackluster. Maybe you needed a STATEMENT NECKLACE!

Statement necklaces can be the perfect addition to any outfit. Sometimes you just need that extra oomph! They can serve as the focal point of your outfit and even serve as conversation starters! Check out these collage of elaborate necklaces that I put together! They're super cute and sure to give your outfit the boost it needs!

1. Gold and Coral Beaded Necklace, $16.99, Target // 2. Navi Blossom Bib, $48, Baublebar // 3. Stud Chain Multirow Necklace, $28, Topshop // 4. Insect Harmony Necklace, $12.10, Urbanog // 5. Johnny Loves Rosie Rhinestone & Opaque Collar, $51.85, Asos // 6. Fuchsia Layered Petals Bib, $46, Baublebar // 7. Faceted Gemstone Bib Necklace, $9.80, Forever 21 // 8. Faux Gemstone Bib Necklace, $9.80, Forever 21 // 9. Coral Flower Necklace, $30, Topshop

My Humble Abode

The one part of college that every girl looks forward to? Decorating their dorm room! Seriously, dorm shopping is the best! If you're really into the look and feel of your room and you have a roommate, you get to collaborate with them on design ideas which can be fun, too. Since I'm an resident assistant (RA) at my school, I get to have a room and bathroom to myself! Let me tell you, I could NOT wait to start DIY-ing and decorating up the place once I got on campus! After fashion, interior design is definitely one of my interests. When you think about it, the two are very similar. It's fun to choose color schemes, pick out furniture, appliances, accents, and cute little knick-knacks. Anyways, my room has been the same since I got to school in August, but I figured I'd share my decorating style with you guys. I was super inspired by Urban Outfitters when choosing the decor for my room. I was going for a very colorful, earthy look. I love it!

Wedge You Look At That?

A few weeks ago I bought my first pair of wedge sneakers. They're studded black wedge sneakers from Mary-Kate and Ashley's Olsenboye collection at JC Penney. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical as I was browsing the shoe department of the store looking for the perfect shoe. I saw several pairs of wedge sneakers and realized that I had never really given the shoe a try. There's a first time for everything! I tried on about 3 pairs of wedges but I decided to go with this simple pair to start off with. One of my main concerns when buying this shoe was that I wouldn't have anything to wear them with. How exactly do you wear a wedge sneaker? Well, I did a little digging through my closet and came up with four outfits that would look great with this stylish shoe. Check em out below!

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School's In Session (Grrr)

So, about those pictures...

I checked out a digital camera from my school to take the pictures on, using my tripod. I got it all set up, except...

• The camera batteries kept dying
• The pictures were coming out terrible (duh)

The pictures were too bad to even think about sharing. BUT there is a bright side. I start my digital photography class tomorrow, where GUESS WHAT?! I'm gonna learn how to work the fancy cameras! I heard the class was challenging but I am super excited to take it. That means super great pictures coming The Trendblazer's way. YES.

School's In Session

So tomorrow is the first day of second semester at my school and this is the outfit I'll be wearing. I'm going for something simple and comfy since I only have one class tomorrow. I'm actually excited to wear this outfit because I've never worn this sweater, the socks, the bag or the shoes before. I snagged the sweater from my mama during Winter break. I swear, the best clothes were made in the 80's! I bought the socks with my Christmas gift card money. I typically stick to plain white socks, but I'm trying to branch out and experience the other colors in sock land. The darling little purse was given to me by my mama as well. I don't know where she got it from, but I just LOVE the color. It's so rich and warm. It's definitely going to be a favorite among my growing purse collection. I ordered the oxfords from Urbanog in August and tomorrow will be my first time wearing them. Also, NO I am not wearing two necklaces, I just can't decide on which one! Anywho, I'll post pics of how it turns out tomorrow!

xox, Neesh

Get the look: Shirt // Jeans // Shoes

THE TRENDBLAZER IS BACK!

So, after months of abandoning this blog, I've decided to get my stuff together and start regularly posting again! I have so many new ideas and so many things to share with you all and I can't wait to start! First things first, I started branding for The Trendblazer. Check out the logo I created below!

I also changed the layout and created my own background. I'm slowly but surely sharpening my graphic design skills and I can't wait to put them to use to give you guys amazing content! Be on the lookout!

xox, Neesh

Very Vintage

I know yesterday was "Throwback Thursday", but I decided to take it back a few decades on this lovely Friday. I'm wearing a pair of clip on earrings that I snatched up for $3 at a thrift store. The sunglasses I'm wearing are from Forever 21. They're quickly becoming my favorite pair; I love the butterfly shape, and the neutral color goes with just about anything! The shirt I'm wearing actually belongs to my mama- she's had it since the 80's! I was raiding her closet one day and once I saw it I just had to steal it! The little black and brown bag is another treasure I came across in my mama's closet. The high-waist shorts I have on are from a local thrift store. They actually started off as straight leg jeans, but I made them into shorts and destroyed them a bit. I don't remember where I got my shoes, but they're just a simple pair of t-strap wedges.

My favorite thing about this outfit is how it's a mix of different styles and pieces from different decades. I love, love, love going to thrift stores and vintage stores and raiding my mama's closet to see what kinds of unique gems I can find. These are a few of the best ways to stand out and really personalize your style!

Get a look similar to mine: Glasses // Top // Shorts // Shoes