End It Movement.

There are approximately 20 to 30 million slaves in the world today.
Human trafficking (sex slavery) is the third largest international crime industry.
It generates over $32 billion every year.
The average age of a trafficking victim is 12 years old. Imagine a 12 year old being forced to have sex with an adult man.
The average age of victims continues to grow younger as clients want "fresh" product.
Girls and Boys are kidnapped, sold by their family members , or tricked into this industry.
1-2% of victims are ever rescued.
"Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings, mainly for the purposes of forced labor and sex trafficking. As the world's fastest growing criminal industry, it affects EVERY nation across the globe. Every thirty seconds, Someone is forced into this type of bondage-modern slavery." - A21 Campaign

These facts and statistics burden my heart. To know that this is happening and is real in today's world is absolutely horrifying. This is a reality. Its not just something that happens in movies like Taken. This is truth. As a passionate advocator for Human Trafficking there was no question that I would be participating in today's awareness day. A few years ago I watched Joyce Meyer on TV interviewing trafficking victims and my heart instantly went out to them and burned passionately inside of me to do something about it. I was scared for these girls. I couldn't imagine being taken from everything I know and forced to give up my innocence and dignity daily. So today on February 27th I stand against slavery. The End It Movement is an amazing foundation that has set aside this day to shine a light on slavery and bring awareness to the situation. People all over the world are drawing red x's on the back of their hands to bring awareness. Awareness doesn't solve everything,  but it's only half of the battle. Just like the bible says "Faith without works is dead."  I can draw a red x on the back of my hand act like I care and then go on with my life or I can draw a red x on my hand, truly care and continue fighting for the helpless. I choose to go with the second option. As a follower of Christ I believe with all of my heart that we as believers are supposed to help people. We are supposed to live selflessly and defend those who can't defend themselves. God has called me to take a stand for all of the girls and boys in this industry who can't stand up for themselves. Slavery is not cool, it's not okay, and Bodies are not Commodities.  How can you help? First get informed then get involved.
A21 Campaign
End it Movement
The Somaly Mam Foundation
Not For Sale
These are all foundations that you can get involved with to help put a stop to human trafficking. Whether it's doing an internship, volunteering, donating money, going on a mission trip, or raising your voice with these foundations anything can help! Raise your voice, take a stand, and "Let us not be silent."

                 Love,
                     Sofia

If you're interested in learning more about this I would highly recommend watching the movie Trade of Innocents or reading Sold by Patricia McCormick, The Road of Lost Innocence by Somaly Mam, Or Undaunted by Christine Caine.

Graphic Tee

Hey everyone! So today's outfit is all about the top. I LOVE this shirt. Graphic Tee's are really fun to wear and I love that this one has the amazing Audrey Hepburn on it. I also love that it's not just a typical T-shirt. The sleeves are my favorite, they're  like a leather material and really add a twist of style to the shirt. It's also a really loose fitted material which makes it less casual, which I really like. I got this shirt from Hot Topic for $12! I thought my Hot Topic buying days ended in middle school but I guess not....hope you guys enjoyed this post as much as I do!!!

                                  Love,
                                      Sofia

Wondrous

Happy Monday everyone! It's a start of a brand new week and I am finding myself feeling refreshed and ready to go. Usually on Monday's I don't feel this way. I tend to be more tired, stressed out and ready for the weekend to be here already. But I had a really refreshing weekend and God revealed a lot to me through His word that has re -sparked the fire in my heart that burns for Him.  As a teenage girl there are times when I feel the intense pressures of this world. I can find myself stressing out about all types of things. College, homework, boys, my future, what I'm going to wear tomorrow. I've also come to realize that focusing on these stresses causes me to forget how precious I am.This world is loaded with stress and pressures that will crush us and cause us to feel out of control. By focusing on them we draw away from Jesus and therefore loose heart of our worth and value. Being a girl can be a serious challenge. Especially in  today's world. The pressure is crazy and I find so many girls my age breaking under it. This past weekend I found myself slowly slipping into that pressure. I knew that my stressful thoughts didn't line up with what God had to say about me though so I decided to worship. I cranked up Oceans by Hillsong and poured out all of my worries to God. And He came through meeting me in my breakdown and picking me up. He reminded me of  how precious I am.

                     "And how blessed all those in whom You live, whose lives become roads You travel; They wind through lonesome valleys, come upon brooks, discover cool springs and pools brimming with rain! God-traveled, these roads curve up the mountain, and at the last turn----Zion! God in full view. God-Of-The-Angel-Armies, listen ; O God of Jacob, open Your ears--- I'm praying! Look at our shields, glistening in the sun, our faces, shinning with Your gracious anointing...All sunshine, and sovereign is God. Generous in gifts and glory. He doesn't scrimp with His traveling companions. It's smooth sailing all the way with the God-Of-Angel-Armies."~ Psalm 84:5-9;11-12 (The message)

We are precious. We are daughters of the God of the universe. The God who created the oceans and skies created us and loves us. We are blessed because we get to travel through this life with Jesus. We go through trials and hard times and then find ourselves coming upon "brooks, cool springs, abundance, love, forgiveness, deliverance!  Our faces shine with the gracious anointing that comes from God. This message gives me hope and opens my heart to the abundant love of Jesus. I know that I am dearly loved, and I want all of you to know that as well. God has a beautiful and amazing purpose for each of our lives and desires to pour His love out on us. So this week, as you dive into the motions of school, work, and life, fix your eyes on Jesus. Don't fall into the pressures of this world but fall into the love of Christ. You are beautiful, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and the anointing of grace and splendor is there waiting to be poured out onto your life. Dive into it and you will find a peace and healing that goes beyond the pressures and stress of this world. Have a beautiful week , and remember because of Jesus we are free.

           Love,
              Sofia.

Top of the Day.

Hey everyone! Today's outfit is all about the top. The first thing I love about it is that it was originally $36 and I got it on sale for $9 at JCpenny ! The second thing I love is the color. Cobalt blue is my favorite! It's so striking and beautiful and I love it. The fabric of the top is super comfortable which was a plus and I loved the way it fit me. It was just the right amount of snug and loose. I wore my hair up so there would be more attention to the top and less attention to my hair! :) I paired the top with jeans,flats, and matching earrings.  Hope you guys enjoy this post as much as I do!
                               
                                 Love Sofia.

Outfit of the day.

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all have had a great start off to your week (if you haven't I'm sorry, it happens sometimes). Anyways I love my outfit from today. This past weekend I went shopping and I found this amazing elephant print scarf-wrap! I love elephants so when I saw this at Tilly's (for $9) I had to get it! It can also be worn as a scarf. I paired it with an aqua v-neck, jeans, cute lace shoes and my favorite turquoise ring. My favorite part of this outfit, besides the elephants, are the colors. I love how the whole outfit is very soft in colors with light blues, whites, and beiges. This outfit is one of my new favorites! Hope you guys enjoyed today's post as much as I do!
                                    Love Sofia.

Fashion and Endless Love

 Hi everyone! Happy Valentines Day! I hope everyone has had a great day so far. I personally love Valentines Day. Celebrating the people you love is so important and to have a special day put aside just for that is so wonderful to me.Before I get into the fashion part of this post, I just want to give a reminder that each and everyone of us is apart of the greatest love story ever told. Before we compare our lives to unrealistic movies or other people's relationships we need to take a minute and look at the beautiful love story we are apart of. It's full of scandal, heartbreak,restoration, hope and joy and it is the only love that NEVER ends. Jesus died in our place out of love. We don't deserve it but he did it anyways. He pursues us daily and longs for our hearts. He is intimate and wonderful. There is absolutely nothing that can separate us from his love. So whether you have a significant other or are riding solo this Valentines Day remember that His love is Ultimate and above all. It's the most precious, wonderful, and sweetest love there is. His love is endless. 

 My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is love—so you can’t know him if you don’t love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they've done to our relationship with God. 1 John 4:7-10



So for those of you who don't know this past week has been full of amazing fashion. Why? It's fashion week of course! Everyday when I get home from school I watch all of the shows that went on during the day. My instagram feed has been flooded with nothing but shots from the runway. It's a super exciting time, I love seeing all of the hard work and beautiful creativity that the designers have put into their clothes and work. It's a very inspiring week full of inspiration. It's like the fashion world gets a breath of fresh air. So in honor of Valentines day I'm going to post looks from fashion week that I absolutely love. 

Designer: Tadashi Shoji. This dress from Shoji's 2014 Fall Colllection is breathtaking. The vibrant red color and elegant bodice are perfect combinations. This dress is hot but super classy. I'm in love.

Designer: Rebecca Minkoff. This whole look from Minkoff's Spring 2014 collection is so fun. The sporty jacket, graphic tank ( my favorite, Mexico is always a good idea :)  beautiful yellow lace pencil skirt, and heels work together so perfectly. Every piece is different from one another but when you bring all the pieces together it works and I love that!

Designer: Lela Rose. This dress is from Lela Rose's 2014 fall collection and it is an absolute dream. The color is beautiful and I love the simplicity of the whole look. It's extremely elegant but also really fun and whimsical.

Designer: Oscar de la Renta. So there was no way I could just pick one look from Oscar's fall 2014 collection. He is my favorite designer of all time and to pick just one of his designs would've been to hard! So I picked my top five (which was still difficult to do). The first dress is beautiful and reminds me of a fairy tale. It's pastel colors, gold belt, and shimmering  bow embroidery make a classic look that is soft and sweet. The second dress is a masterpiece. The color blocking of light pink and deep maroon is genius. The velvet fabric bodice adds edge to the look while the soft pink full skirt makes it girly and playful. The third look is what I like to think of as business women 2014. More people should wear things like this to the office. The peplum jacket with the silver belt and gorgeous skirt are a perfect combination. The whole look is very simple but it definitely turns heads. Lastly we have the man him self standing with his two final looks. The cobalt blue flower print gown and shimmering ruffle of polka dots gown are the supreme dresses. Elegant, fun, inspiring. Everything Oscar is about. Now I just have to wait for mine to come in the mail. :)

I hope you all enjoyed these looks as much as I do!
Happy Valentines Day!
xoxo
Sofia