Maxi Skirt

This outfit is super easy to wear. It's extremely comfortable and fashionable at the same time which can be hard to find.  I love maxi skirts, they are super lightweight and there's so many different ways you can style them. They are also a great thing to wear in the winter. If it's cold where you live and you're getting tired of wearing jeans get a maxi skirt! They are warm and super cute. Today I styled my skirt with a simple black v neck shirt and cardigan. For accessories I went with a lace head band and my favorite silver earrings. The best part, I got this skirt for ten dollars at J.C.Penny!
Hope you guys enjoy today's post and outfit as much as I do!

Love,
Sofia

Giving

Hey everyone! Can you guys believe that Christmas is only 9 days away? Time goes by so fast. This season is all about giving so it's funny how God has really placed it on my heart this week. He's been teaching me a lot about being a cheerful giver and being generous. Through God's word I've also been learning a lot about how you don't have to have money to give. Giving of yourself and investing the gifts God has given to you into others lives is the ultimate way to give. Last night my youth group hosted a kids night. Basically parents from church signed their kids up and my youth group watched them for a few hours while the parents could go do whatever they wanted. I had no idea how much it would bless me. I'll be honest it was exhausting. Chasing a three year old around a playground, holding a one year old on your hip for most of the night, and making sure everyone was safe and having a good time will wear you out. As crazy as it was I found myself feeling great. When the parents came to get their kids I found myself not wanting to let go of the little one I bonded with, but I also saw the extreme gratefulness that the parents had. Some of them hadn't had time until now to go Christmas shopping because there was no one to watch the kids, others just needed to run errands or rest. It was so awesome to give of myself and offer the gifts that God has placed in me to contribute to helping others. When I came home tired and ready to sleep I decided to read one chapter in the bible before going to bed. I'm so glad I did. I've been reading in 2 Corinthians all week and this was in my next chapter.

                        

 "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.  Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.  And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.  Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"- 2 Corinthians 9:12-15

This describes my experience in nut shell.  Remember that giving is so much better than receiving and that that's what Christmas is all about. We received the Ultimate gift from God, so it only makes sense to give to others out of the overflow of what God has given to us. Whether you have tons of money or very little, a lot of time on your hands or not enough, know that Jesus is the reason for the Season and that the gift of Christ is the greatest gift of all. Give of yourself, offer love to others, show that you care and then you to have accomplished giving a great gift. 

                                                            Love,

                                                                Sofia

Inspiration is everywhere.

  Hey everyone! I hope you all have had a great week so far. Finally the weekend has arrived! I am always looking for inspiration and tend to find it in everything, as Chanel once said "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." Here are some of my inspirations from the week. Be inspired! 

                                                              Love,
                                                                  Sofia

The smell, sound, and life. The ocean has greatly inspired a big project I've been working on this week. It's one of my favorite places in the world. 

One of my favorite fashion designers, Zac Posen, inspires me always, but especially this week because he keeps posting pictures on instagram of his pre fall 2014 collection and it looks absolutely wonderful. He is a genius.

I haven't sewed in so long and it's one of my favorite hobbies. This picture I came across on Pinterest has got me wanting to get back to it!

A Million Suns ~ Hillsong United  (This song is beautiful and fills me with beams of hope)

Sophia Bush (we don't have the same name)  is an amazing actress and activist. Her passion to make this world a better place has inspired me so much and encourages me to do big things. Something she said this week on instagram really got to me "Some people say that educating every child on earth is impossible. Those people are wrong. It is possible to change the world. Don't just dream about it. Do it. Impossible Is Nothing."

 Chiara Ferragni, aka The Blonde Salad is a  walking piece of art. Everything she wears, designs, and writes is a inspiration. Her style is so unique and artistic. I will literally sit on her blog for hours scrolling through hundreds of pictures of her outfits. Now I just need to figure out how to get into her closet...

So this week I started reading The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S Lewis. First of all it's one of the best book series ever and one of my absolute favorites. With it's wonder, magic, and the wonderful Aslan this series has inspired my heart this week. God is everywhere.  

Music to my ears and style to my eyes. This amazing music group Haim not only has wonderful songs but a great sense of style.  I love these dark colors, biker jackets, tights, and combat boots. The perfect combination for a perfect winter outfit.