Three Outfits for Winter Activities

I have completely mixed feelings about the winter.  I always say it's my favorite season, however after awhile, all I can think about is how nice it would be if it were summer.  

This week, New Jersey is experiencing extremely low temperatures (below zero with the windchill!).  It's supposed to warm up over the weekend, but then go back down!

But there are some great things about the Winter season: the holidays, seasonal drinks, and festive decorations.

Three Outfits for Winter Activities by aglitzylife featuring Ted Baker

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One of my favorite things to do is meet friends and family for coffee, especially now with all the seasonal drinks out!  I really love how this striped Forever 21 sweater looks with an all black outfit and think it would be perfect for meeting with the girls.

Next, ice skating is something that I only usually do with my friends around Christmas time.  We have an indoor ice skating rink near our town, so we can go any time of the year.  But there is just something more fun about going during the holiday time.  For this occasion, I would wear a flannel with these cable-knit leggings and a cozy scarf to keep warm!

Lastly, there is nothing more magical than New York City at Christmas time.  It's my favorite time of year to see the sights and go shopping.  However, sometimes it can be miserable walking around.  I love this Ted Baker jacket, it's both functional and fashionable.  And the touch of maroon in with the gloves and scarf add the perfect amount of color.

What are your favorite winter activities?

xoxo

Sunday Snapshot [1.4.2014]

Happy 2014!

2013 was filled with so many great memories!  However it was also filled with many long nights of studying, meltdowns over college, and some decisions that maybe weren't the best.

There were many firsts, and many lasts.

It was the first time I traveled to Europe and met new friends.

It was the last time I had a real summer, first day of high school, and Christmas season at home.  It was also the last time I was considered a kid.

2013 was a really weird time for me.  I've grown so much within the past year.

But I'm really looking forward to see what 2014 has in store!

So for this 'Sunday Snapshot', I thought I would share in pictures how I spent my last few weeks of 2013!

My best friend (aka the next Cake Boss) made me an amazing cake for my eighteenth birthday!

Acceptances from two more colleges!

The ushe: just some Netflix and ice cream.

My Christmas OOTD.

Me and my sister on Christmas.

Ringing in the New Year with my two best friends from preschool!

Have a great Sunday!

xoxo

My Snow Day Essentials

I'm extremely happy to be sitting home right now in my sweats with hot chocolate instead of being at school.

Due to Hercules, the winter storm that hit the Tri-State area last night, we had a snow day today!

Last night I spent some time with my best friend Sam (& luckily neighbor!) watching scary movies and non-stop laughing.  Today, I'm hoping to catch up on some reading for school and cleaning.  

Today I wanted to share what gets me through these snow days!

snow days! by aglitzylife featuring H&M

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You can bet that I'll be drinking something hot like dark hot chocolate or a vanilla latte!  And what even makes them taste better…? A really cute mug of course!  I'm obsessed with this one from Ashley Brooke Designs.  My outfit consists of a comfy Wildfox sweatshirt (love this 'East Hampton' one! it reminds me of summer on this dreary day!), yoga pants, and some slippers!  And to stay extra cozy, a beanie!

Today I'm really hoping to get through season three of Hart of Dixie!  I started watching it on Netflix over break and I've fallen in love with the show.  I need to finish before the season four premiere on January 13th! 

But like I mentioned before, I have so much reading that I didn't do over Christmas break that I have to catch up on…ooops!  

And I can't go to the gym so I'll probably do some Tone It Up videos at home!  Oh, did you see their show last night on Bravo!?  Karena and Katrina are the cutest friends and I literally laughed throughout the whole episode!  Can't wait to see the rest of the show!

I planning on being super productive today!

What does your snow day look like?

Hope everyone stays safe today!

xoxo

Sunday Snapshot [12.29.13]

I literally just remembered it was Sunday and figured I had to write a 'Sunday Snapshot' post since I haven't updated on here in awhile!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  I definitely did!

I've really been enjoying my winter break by relaxing, netflixing, and seeing friends and family that I don't often see!  Although it has been going by way too fast!

Can you believe this is the last weekend of 2013?

To say this year went by fast would be an understatement.  I'm looking forward to New Year's Eve as I spend it with my family friends from pre-school every year.  

Here are just a few pictures from my week off!

What are your NYE plans?

xoxo

Merry Christmas!

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I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone!

I hope your day is filled with love, memories, and good food!

xoxo

Lexi

Pura Vida

A while ago, I came across these bracelets and immediately fell in love with the brand.  I always appreciate a brand with a great back story and that is exactly what Pura Vida has.

Here's a little bit of their story:

Two friends went on a college graduation trip to Costa Rica and met two men selling bracelets on the streets.  Basically the two friends loved the bracelets asked them to make hundreds of bracelets that they could take back to the United States and from there, the brand Pura Vida was born.

What I really love is what the brand itself represents.  The name, Pura Vida translates to 'pure life'.  It symbolizes "enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune and not taking anything for granted."

The selection of bracelets on the website is so overwhelming!  There is literally a bracelet for everyone, from bright neon colors to simple black and gold.  
There is also a section of bracelets made specifically for different charities such as 'Save the Dolphins', 'Breast Cancer Awareness', and 'Give2TheTroops'.

I decided to gift some of these bracelets to friends & family this Christmas and had no trouble finding a different bracelet for each one.

I even bought one for myself!  This one benefits Hurricane Sandy victims, a cause close to home.  It's really fun to layer with other bracelets!

What is even greater about this brand is that every purchase helps in providing full-time jobs for local artisans in Costa Rica.

 It's great to know that the product you are purchasing helps others! #guiltfreeshopping

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Pura Vida by aglitzylife on Polyvore

Let me know what you think!
xoxo

Sunday Snapshot [12.15.2013]

Hi!

It's been a little while since I've blogged on here.

But I'm really hoping that with winter break next week, I'll be able to create a schedule to stick to!

In the meantime, I'll quickly share a little about what I've been up to and some really great links!

So I don't think I've said anything about this here yet…but I was accepted into two of the colleges I applied to!  Although they weren't my first choice, it's great to know that I'm at least going somewhere next year!  This week I hear back from a college that's up on my list so my fingers are crossed!

This Billy on the Street from Funny or Die with Amy Poehler making New Yorkers sing Christmas carols is actually the funniest thing I've seen in a long time!  I literally couldn't stop laughing out loud.

Really love this article about friendships from The College Prepster.  It really makes me feel so much better about those lost friendships at such a weird point in my life.

Speaking of The College Prepster, Carly wrote an amazing Prep Talk today about focusing on the good.  Again, it couldn't have come at a better time.
Obsessed with this quote now: "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." - Hellen Keller

I turned 18 on Friday!  I finally hit adulthood!  And no, I don't feel like an adult at all.
It's weird to think that I'm legal!

I'm really trying to enjoy senior year as much as possible.  It's crazy how quickly this year is going by.  Christmas is next week already!  Like what?

I'm really excited for the Christmas and the chance to just breathe for a few days.

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!
When you are struggling to get through your Monday tomorrow…just think about how close Christmas is!

xoxo