First of all, I would like to apologize to my readers for being away for too long. The reason is because I have been working on a lot of things recently that has not allowed me to write posts but I strongly believe that's all going to change in the new year. Also if you are following me on instagram (pearlsandpencil) you would...

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Step into any event in a stylish way with my top 10 shoes this holiday season !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js'; var cb = new Date().getTime(); p += '?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); ...

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!function(doc,s,id){ var e, p; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js'; var cb = new Date().getTime(); p += '?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); One more day before we enter the month of December, I can definitely smell Christmas already. It's always a good...

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I've always admired people who choose to see the good in any situation, it's a quality that I am still practicing on a daily basis. Decided to share the following tips to make it easier to practice 1. Surround yourself with positivity Keep positive, kind and generous people by your side. Find people who are loving, a joy to be with, that encourage...

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If there is one piece every person should have, It's the white button down. It has and is still a staple-staple. A white button down usually serves as a blank slate that can be dressed down or dressed up, knotted, tucked into your favorite pair of jeans, worn with a pair of sneakers or dressed up in a voluminous skirt......the options are limitless...

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The weekend is over and all you can probably think about is "Oh my it's Monday again", but it doesn't always have to be like that. I sometimes feel that way too, and all I do is try and motivate myself. So I decided to share a few of my favorite quotes, hopefully it helps you get through this Monday, the next, and...

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Booties:  Iro Paris Boots Clutch: Elizabeth and James (Get similar here) Booties:  Iro Paris Boots Clutch: Elizabeth and James (Get similar here) ...

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Been awhile since I did a Sunday abode post and this sunny/cloudy Sunday has me dreaming of a pyjama all day kind of scenario spending it happily occupying this incredible rustic space with it's white walls, drool worthy woody furniture and potted plants; with the light streaming in from the roof and side windows.    ...

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!function(doc,s,id){ var e, p; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js'; var cb = new Date().getTime(); p += '?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); Sneakers are way more than just workout shoes these days. For many (including me), they serve as a stylish and...

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I believe that in about every woman's closet (okay, maybe not every woman, i think) you will find a hat that has never seen the light of day. She loved it in the store, she adored it in the the comfort of her own home, but the thought of wearing outside among the general public always made her knees a little shaky. Well,...

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Fashion news and runway shows are seemingly everywhere, flooding our instagram feeds, TV shows, magazines and some fashion blogs. You probably Just can't wait to join in the fashion week/show conversation (Yes!!! Can't wait to see what the designers have in store for spring/summer ), but there is one problem *inserts sad Smiley*; HOW DO I PRONOUNCE THESE DESIGNERS? You may fall in...

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There is always something about a perfectly dolled up workplace that just makes you feel like you can accomplish anything. You feel inspired and ready to get work done. Even if your home office is lacking in the inspiration department (like mine is), you can always print out a picture of your dream workspace and tape it your wall and just pretend you...

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