Birthday OOTD

Hi everyone. I was blessed to celebrate another birthday this week, the big 2-0. Some people think 21 is a major milestone, but I think 20 is pretty awesome too. Unfortunately I had accounting class on my birthday, but I was able to spend quality to with my family and get a manicure (must-have).

The birthday weather was great, so I decided to bring out the leather pants. For some extra fierceness, I added my cheetah print top and tucked in the side to show the zipper detailing on the pants.

Details
Top: Cotton On
Leather Pants: H&M
Booties: DSW
Lips: "Living Legend" by MAC

Devotional Corner
"Sincere Prayer" Matthew 6: 6,8 NLT

6." 'But when you pray, go away by yourself, the shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. 8. ...for your father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!' ".

We all have daily routines that we stick to, and prayer should be one of them. However, routines can become robotic and we don't want our prayers to be that way.Prayers should come from the heart with sincerity and honesty. After all He knows what we're thinking so there's no point in hiding. Often times life can get hectic (I can testify to that). Let's try to simplify our surroundings when we pray to weed out distractions. It's a time for one on one interaction with God.

Stay Chic!
-Xoxo Deleon

Neutral Kinda Day

      Welcome! It's been a while since I've posted, but I'm still here. College life is quite the whirlwind, but it's all worth it in the end.

      When I'm in a rush and can't decide on an outfit, neutrals are my go-to. For this day, I choose a speckled cardigan and paired them with comfy booties.

P.S. Check out my red velvet cookie recipe for a sweet treat on Valentine's Day!

Details

Cardigan: Body Central

T-shirt: Forever 21

Jeans: Burlington Coat Factory

Scarf: Forever 21

Carlos Booties: Ross

Devotional Corner

"Honey after the Hunt"

Judges 14:5-6,8 (NLT)

5 "...a young lion suddenly attacked Samson near the vineyards of Timnah. 6. At that moment the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him, and he ripped the lion's jaws apart with his bare hands. He did it as easily as if it were a young goat. 8. Later, when he returned to Timnah for the wedding, he turned off the path to look at the carcass of the lion. And he found that a swarm of bees had made some honey in the carcass."

Last night I heard a sermon based off of this passage. The speaker spoke about facing our lions. As believers of Christ trials are inevitable. However, we can conquer the lions in our lives and come out on the winning side. God will turn our bad situations into a sweet blessing and testimony. He has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, LOVE, and sound judgement. Let's use our weapons of prayer and faith to slay our lions.

Stay Chic and Happy Valentine's Day!

-Xoxo Deleon

Curls and Pattern

Hey everyone, the curls are back for now. I'll probably change it up again for my birthday(coming soon f.y.i).

I absolutely love pattern and when I found this skirt on the sale rack, it had to be mine. The combined colors just make the pattern stand out. Try accessorizing with black or another neutral color to make your pattern the focal point.

Details
Blazer:Ross
Cami: Marshall's
Midi Skirt: Nordstrom's
Booties: H&M
Purse: Fifi's thrift store

Devotional Corner
"In the Wilderness"
Nehemiah 9:19-21 NLT

19"But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day, and the pillar of fire showed them the what through the night. 20 You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them manna from heaven or water for their thirst. 21 For forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell!"

We've all experienced a point on our lives where we've felt lost or helpless. In times like these, God knows exactly what we need when we need it. We can survive in our darkest times with strength from Him. When you feel tired,run-down, or broken, look to God to carry you through.

Stay Chic!
-Xoxo Deleon

The Black Hat

    Hi everyone and welcome back. I don't wear hats to often because they won't fit over my curly hair. Floppy hats are in for the winter, so I gave it a try while my hair was still straight. Black is always a classic route to take and I love black leather in particular. This specific jacket is my favorite because of all the gold details and its perfect for the Southern cold.

Details
Faux Leather Jacket by Guess: Marshal's
Sweater: Marshal's
Jeans: Old Navy
Booties: DSW
Floppy Hat: Forever 21 (FYI: They have a great 50% clearance sale going on but I'm not sure how long it will last, so hurry.)
Crossbody: Ross

Devotional Corner
"Show Off" Matthew 6:1-2 NLT

1."Watch put! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. 2. When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth,they have received all the reward they will ever get."

When's the last time you were recognized for a good deed? The truth is it doesn't matter. God isn't concerned about who sees you doing good for others. It's pointless to help someone out just to turn around and boast about it with other people. This isn't what pleases Him. He wants us to show sincerity towards others even when there is no audience to applaud you. God's not impressed when our main goal is recognition, He sees past the facade. Kindness has to come from our heart. If we have God in our hearts, why not share it with others?

-Stay Chic!
Xoxo Deleon

Something New

     Congratulations, you made it to the end of the first week of a new year. So far I've stuck to my resolution goals and hopeful you have too.

     I don't really like online shopping, but I had a hard time finding asymmetrical shorts in stores. A lot of my favorite youtubers mention the sheinside website, so I gave it a try. They had exactly what I was looking for at a decent price with free shipping. These wool shorts went great with my grey sweater and an added statement necklace for a touch of color.

Details
Sweater:Burlington
Asymmetrical shorts: http://www.sheinside.com
Tights: TJMaxx
Booties: DSW
Belt: Forever 21
Necklace: H&M

Devotional Corner
"A Winning Spirit" Philippians 3:14-16 NLT

14"I press on to reach the end of the peace and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus,is calling us.15 Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.16 But we must hold on to the progress we have already made."

My pastor delivered another great sermon last Sunday.Whether you choose to make a new year resolution or not, its important to make goals for your life. It takes persistence and prayer in order to have a winning spirit. If you need help, ask for it. We are God's children and He won't leave us alone. Remember, we have to work on our end as well. He wants to hear our meaningful prayers not just reciting. When we ask God to help us reach goals, we should come to Him already knowing that the way will be made.

Stay Chic!
-Xoxo Deleon