Looking Ahead in 2017

The much anticipated new year is finally here! I feel like 2017 is going to be a great but challenging year for me. This year I'll be graduating college after only three years, starting my first job, and will continue to work and grow my blog! I'm also hoping to plan a few trips for this year! 

2016 was a fun, hard and exciting year for me. I went on my first trip with my boyfriend (that's always exciting) to Chicago, had an internship at one of the news stations in my city, where I learned so much about being a journalist, started For the Love of Fun Blog (what you're reading right now (; ), went to New York City with my best friend, Kenzie, and so much more! It was a year of new experiences and and growth for me as a person. Now that 2017 is here, I am ready to continue to grow and learn as a person, and become the best version of myself! 

Instead of making resolutions, I've set goals for myself this year, that will hopefully turn into lifestyle changes. And the best way to keep myself accountable is by posting them on my blog and sharing them with y'all!

 Sooo here are my Top 10 Goals for 2017: 

1. Spend more time with God

2. Find a workout plan and get in the best shape I've ever been in

3. Thinking less about me and more about others 

4. Graduate :) 

5. Continue to grow in my relationship 

6. Put more thought and work into my blog 

7. Complain less 

8. Read more 

9. Worry less, take each day as they come 

10. Become more organized 

I wish you all the best with your goals and resolutions you've made for 2017! And thanks for taking a little time out of your day to spend reading  my blog! It means the world to me. 

Have a great week! 

-Kasey 

Christmas in the City

Red Sweater (Under $20!!) // Scarf  (Under $10!!) I also love this one!! // Similar Leggings  // Boots (these are great too) // Bag (old) 

So this past week I spent four days in New York City with my best friend, Kenzie! This was my second time in NYC and my first time during the holidays, and it was AMAZING. So many buildings were decorated along 5th Avenue with elaborate lights and ornaments, so walking around the city at night felt so magical. I even got to check ice skating in Rockefeller Center off my bucket list! Our first two days there weren't too cold. I wore this red sweater on the second day there, and it was perfect for walking around in the city. I just threw on a scarf and jacket and it felt perfect! It's also under $20 and so so comfy! I also highly recommend these OTK boots by Marc Fisher. I spent the whole day walking around in these and never once complained about my feet hurting (which is huge for me). Mine are also marked down for under $100!

In other news...Christmas is a week away! Aren't y'all excited?! My family has a tradition where we go to the mall and buy a gift for the Angel Tree then have dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. We went today! 

I hope everyone has a great week getting all that last minute shopping done ;) 

-Kasey 

My Favorite Oversized Sweater

Top: BP. Sweater // Purse: similar bag here and here (both 30% off!!) // 

Jeans: these are under $20! Want these // Shoes (old): LOVE these pumps here and here

There's nothing I love more than wearing an oversized sweater during the fall and winter months. I love pairing them with a pair of leggings when I want to be comfy (basically everyday) or a pair of jeans for when I want to dress them up. This sweater is my favorite go-to sweater this year! It comes in a few different color AND it's under $40! I ordered a small so it fits pretty true to size. 

This week starts finals week and I'm already dreading all the studying that's about to take over my life. I can't believe the semester is already ending! Where has time gone?! One thing I have to look forward to after all my exams is my trip to NYC with my best friend, Kenzie! It will be an awesome reward to all our hard work in school. 

Have a great week, y'all! 

-Kasey

Thanksgiving Break Outfit

Sweater (old) love this one here // Scarf and similar one here (on sale!!) // Booties // Bag

Jeans (old) same fit here

Happy FriYAY y'all! This week has been one of the most stressful weeks of the semester. It's been full of projects, papers, working, and trying to find time to fit in some Netflix ;) After the week I've had, I am REALLY REALLY ready for Thanksgiving break. I love being able to come home for a couple days and hangout with my family and eat some yummy food. This oversized sweater look is perfect for Thanksgiving because you can eat as much as you want, and no one will notice! My bracelet I'm wearing is from Go Girl Designs and it's a bracelet/hair tie holder in one! I love it for busy days because it hides my hair tie until I'm ready to put my hair up. It would also make a great stocking stuffer! I've had this scarf for a couple of years now, and it has become a holiday staple. It's perfect for cool weather or dressing up a simple look. 

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, and safe travels to those of you heading home next week to be with family. 

-Kasey

Fall Lace-Ups

Top: similar here and here // Skirt: TJ Maxx similar here // Purse: Crossbody Bag // Shoes: Lace-up Heels 

Y'AALLLLL, I'm dying over this outfit. It's so edgy and chic, and kinda out of my comfort zone, but that's why I love it! Lace-up everything is a huge trend right now and so is suede, so I love how this look shares the both of them. Normally shopping at Forever 21 gives me a serious headache, but lately I've been finding so many things I like online, including this top! When I saw it, I knew it was a must-have. They no longer carry this top in black, but they carry it in 3 other colors that I've linked here! 

Today has definitely been a "Monday" and has me craving the weekend all over again! It's been filled with class, homework, homework, homework, and registering for my last semester of college (YIKES!). 

Planning for a weekend trip to Nashville to visit my bestie Kenzie isn't making these Monday blues or weekend cravings any easier!

Have a great week and thanks for reading! 

-Kasey