Heart and Soul

Have you ever been terrified of being happy? I know this is a weird question to ask. Currently, it's way too early in the morning and there are tears filling my eyes as I write this. Why? It's not of sadness. Fear isn't the right word… I can't pin the emotion. I'm at this place right now where I am balancing playing it cool and putting my heart right there in the open. This balancing act is not my strong suit.  So I turn to music.

Tonight, I tried something I've never done before. I listened and I wrote. I wrote exactly what I heard (I had to pause and replay a few times…damn you slow fingers!!) And then I read what I wrote.

Although I know I connect with music and lyrics in a specific way, this process made this song by Mumford and Sons all the more meaningful.

So please read. Savor. And feel, if you wish. I'm feeling highly emotional right now… so if you care to join...
Let's do this:

Listen HERE


And after the storm,
I run and run as the rains come.
and I look up, I look up.
on my knees and out of luck,
I look up.

Night has always pushed up day.
You must know life to see decay,
But I won't rot, I won't rot.
Not this mind and not this heart,
I won't rot.

And I took you by the hand
And we stood tall,
And  remembered our own land,
what we lived for.
And there will come a time you'll see, with no more tears
and love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there.
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.

Full outfit post tomorrow. 

Love Love. 

In full swing

Skirt- Express, Top- H&M, Shoes- Steven by Steve Madden(On clearance at DSW), Clutch- Delicious Agent.

(Shop the look below with similar styles)

Lately I've been trying to come up with different ways to say the same things. Full on sentence synonyms. Whenever asked to describe my style I usually say something along the lines of "feminine with an edge…" And if you were to look at my style as a whole that answer would suffice. If you took a more editorial view you may see my style in a completely different light. Not a day goes by that I feel like my style choices could fit into just one category. Yesterday I was talking uuber girly pastels, today my look is nearing goth. My style spectrum is quite large these days.

So just as Spring is a time for renewal, it shall be on Sabrina Says. Time for some changes. Some surprising, some expected.

Want to know something fun? I've been toying around with the idea of an online boutique. Now… This isn't something I would just jump into. I literally just started thinking about this more seriously just this week. Eventually, I would want a small little brick and mortar shop. I even have a name picked out. So.. in an effort to put my dreams into action, I'm starting the research process. Being a business owner, no matter how big or small, is definitely something I want to be. Fun, right?







How great is this Delicious Agent Clutch? It opens to a large mirror and a space to hold your cash monies and credit cards.

Happy Thursday, Friends! What do you think if my new goal? Would you shop at my online boutique?

If you follow me on INSTA be sure to watch for a preview of my DANCE VIDEO that I've been promising!! It's SO ridiculous… but I really think you'll get a good laugh out of it!

There's no changing me

Jacket- Jaleh Clothing, Hat- Target (similar), Bangles- c/o Alex and Ani, Top- c/o LUSH, Jeans- F21, Booties- Report (found at Nordstrom Rack) Sunnies- Betsy Johnson (similar)

So I'll let you in on a little secret… I am about half way unpacked from my most recent trip to Vegas. I did, however, unpack and beautifully hang all of my gifted items… but all the rest… My guess is it'll probably be there until this weekend. I think I'm missing the domesticated part in my brain that says "Hey… maybe you should not live out of a suitcase for the next two months." But then my creative side takes over and says "OH! Look at this new project you should start! No time for laundry!" It's a constant battle in my brain.

But I'm also one of those people that knows exactly where everything is, even if it's buried under three suitcases… I can most definitely find it. Are you like that? Or are you really good about packing and unpacking? Katie is a PRO. Right when she gets home, no matter how early or late she unpacks her bags and puts everything in its place. When I start to unpack I start playing dress up. Because I'm a child… Maybe that's what's wrong with me! There is a 13 years old girl living in my head.

I've come to the realization there are certain things that will never change about me. No matter how hard I try, it's just the way I am hard wired. And to me… I'd say it's kind of charming. Just go with it.

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Here's to loving the all or your quirks and being able to laugh at yourself! That's what life is all about right?

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The beginning of an update

There are some much needed updates that need to happen over here on Sabrina Says, but I'll be honest with you, the mere thought of sitting down and busting that out over a long weekend makes me want to cry a little. And maybe pull my hair out. So… That's why I've been making videos. Because they are easy and I don't have to write anything. (Read: me being lazy)

With the big trips I have coming up (Well.. two  trips to Vegas) I will have plenty of blogging/vlogging material. Lately I just feel like it's been a little bit of a stretch… Trying to come up with something important to say, taking pretty pictures when I don't actually want to get out of bed, and actually being on a consistent schedule. Blogging life is SO HARD. (That's a joke, I hope you know, it's just me being whiny)

So I may take a little break… I may not…. Maybe I will feel a little more inspired after my little weekend. Let's hope so, for the sake of everyone, that I come up with something a little more interesting to write about.

Happy Humpday, Friends! I'm off on a little adventure for the next two days! Follow along on instgram:

@SabrinaSaysBlog

Last chance

Friends. This is the last day. Vegas is RIGHT at my finger tips and I could use all the help I can get! Me and my leopard pants are requesting your votes! And you know me… I'm not beneath begging. 

Let me explain why I would like to go to Vegas for WWDMAGIC so badly:

1. It's in Vegas. Ummm… do I need to explain?

2. I don't feel ridiculous wearing the outfits I normal wear and get a crazy amount of stink face looks. 

3. I get to speak on panels. Probably my most favorite thing, EVER. I get to tell people my opinion and views on fashion. 

4. Connections. I get to meet brands and designers face to face. Talk about trends and inspirations. 

5. THIS IS WHAT I LOVE.

If you have a few minutes Please OH PLEASE vote for me! I need to stay in the top 8 to be able to have this opportunity. I am SO thankful for every single vote you have given so far and I hope you will give me this one last vote!

VOTE HERE 

A little sunshine goes a long way

Wake up. Grey. Go to work. Grey. Get off. Grey. My city is like a really depressing rap song.

So when there is a little bit of sunshine I go just a little bit crazy. It's like I chugged 13 red bulls and got slapped in the face by the happiest person on the planet… I'm not even mad.

I am motivated, I am happy and I take more selfies than normal. It's great.

Sometimes I like to match the sunshine… For instance, this neon dress. Put your shades on.
When I saw this on Shop Riffraff I was like, I know it's not even CLOSE to spring or summer in the PNW but I need it. NEED. So, for now I will be wearing this dress with lots of layers and wool socks. Every piece is versatile if you get creative enough.

If you live anywhere that has a lack of sunshine this time of year I am guessing you know what I am talking about. Vitamin D is where it's at.

This dress is amazing and you probably need it in your life, too.

Thank you SO much for continuing to vote for me in the WWDMAGIC contest! YOU are the reason I am in 3rd place right now! The contest ends the 24th!

VOTE HERE

Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Better things

A recent conversation with an old acquaintance really got under my skin. Let me explain:

The one thing I know is true, if you work in a restaurant over the age of 22 people judge the shit out of you. Pardon my french, but really… that's just the way it is.

People always feel the need to ask me, "So what's next? Are you in school? Do you have any goals? Do you still live at home with your parents?" Okay maybe not the last one but I feel like they are thinking that.

It's true, I serve and I bartend for a living. And guess what? It's great money. I also get to interact with people, I problem solve, I multi task, I sell sell sell, I love the people I work with (for the most part) and it provides me with the schedule to take vacations and travel to amazing places (Hopefully Vegas in February!)

So this conversation? I'm getting worked up just thinking about it.

Her-"I'm surprised to see you are still serving."
Me- "Oh really? why is that?"
Her- "I just figured you would be doing better things by now."
Me- "Well this is an amazing place to be serving"
Her- "Ehhh it seems pretty casual."


So a double insult. That's more than I usually get so I just had to walk away… I couldn't say anything to that.

The thing is… has she even seen my blog? I mean, c'mon. I do do better things all the time! My days are spent on Pinterest and taking ultimate selfies. I have solo dance parties and I eat a lot of waffles. My life is pretty great. Maybe I don't have a crazy amazing job or a glamorous lifestyle, but I do stuff. I see stuff.

And the thing is… I don't really care to explain myself. The people that know me (You, included) know that I do things. I am currently building my brand as a blogger, trying to get my name out there and working as a server at night. Sorry if that doesn't impress you. Want to know what I have to say about that?

I don't currrrrrrr.








Outfit details: Jacket ℅ Shop Riffraff, Shirt- ℅ Shop Riffraff  Boots- Sam Edelman Jeans- Forever 21,  Sunnies- Betsy Johnson (Similar)

This is the last week of the WWDMAGIC contest! Please keep voting for me! Thank you so much for continuing to vote me! YOU are the reason I will be in Vegas!! (if I make it… that is!)

VOTE HERE!!

Happy Monday, Friends! 

I'm not joking.

My New Years resolution is to learn epic dances. I decided this just the other day. All for the sake of the chance of a dance fight. I will win, no doubt.

I want to prefect "I'm a Slave For You" "Single Ladies" and "Bye Bye Bye" just to name a few.
So far my dance skills are limited to swaying and shaking "it" a bit… I tried to learn how to twerk on YouTube… but it just didn't work that well. I'll spare you the details.


This seems like a reasonable goal, right? Want to join me? Maybe we can have a dance off?

Can you tell I'm running out of writing material?

…. doubt it.

Ooh La la Shirt- ℅ Shop Riff Raff

Please keep voting! I am still in the running thank you all you beautiful people! Thank you so much for supporting me!!

I heart you BIG TIME.

VOTE FOR SABRINA

Fashion Blogger Fat Day

You know those days where everything in your closet is a NO. Nothing fits right, it feels uncomfortable and you are just being highly indecisive. Well I will fill you in on my little secret:

Stretchy Pants. 

Yup. That's all. You put em on, make sure you wear a shirt long enough to C.T.C. (If you watch the Kardashians you know what I'm talking about) And instantly you have solved your fat day woes.

I have a few pairs of leggings that are my go-tos on those sort of days, lately I love the liquid leggings. They bring a little bit of fashion to a very casual outfit.

Want to know the real reason why I love stretchy pants? You can do sweet moves like this.


You're welcome.

Guess what, Friends?! I made it to the next round of the WWDMAGIC contest!! This is where you come in! I need to be in the top 8 for votes to be able to go to Vegas! Voting starts NOW and goes through Jan 24th.

I would LOVE if you would vote for me! You can vote once a day up until the 24th and I would love you SO much if you just flooded my page with votes!

 CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Please forgive me if I am annoying about it the next few weeks but I hope you can support me in this amazing opportunity to be one of the official bloggers at MAGIC! 

Oh happy day, Friends! I have a fun video for you tomorrow… Hint: I won't be wearing makeup for part of it *GASP* scary, I know.