Bell Sleeve Blouse

Happy Wednesday! Usually, I don’t really mind what day of the week it is because I’ve been on summer vacation. But, with a new school year starting on Monday, I’m really wishing this week would go by a lot slower than it is! It’s hard to believe that next summer I’ll be done with school. I’m so excited! I’ve never been someone who’s loved school. I’m more of a get-your-experience-in-real-life kind of gal.

Before I start, thank you so much for everyone who commented on my Instagram post where I talked a little about having fibromyalgia, just recently being diagnosed with PCOS and going through some ‘bullying.’ It still amazes me how grown women can be so mean to one another and put each other down. I understand doing it when you were in high school (and, even then, I don’t get it)… but in your 20s I think it’s time to grow up a little! I wanted to talk a little bit about PCOS. I’ve been uncontrollably gaining weight since last September. I had no idea why. As a blogger, image is important to me. While it’s not everything, I do take it into high consideration at all times since I’m the face of my blog! Gaining weight definitely brought a lot of depression, anxiety, and overall sadness. However, hopefully now that I’ve been properly diagnosed, I can start losing weight and feeling myself again! 

About the outfit… I absolutely love this bell sleeve blouse! I received it last week and have worn it several times since. I think it says ‘I’m a grown up’ without being too over-the-top sophisticated. It looks so gorgeous with olive green skinnies, dark denim, shorts, you name it. I love the bell sleeves and how they really give a different look to your everyday white blouse. They also make it easy to transition the look from day to night.

For accessories, I added a print with my favorite leopard heels and my new tote! How beautiful is this Henri Bendel bag? I’ve been looking for the perfect black tote and this one definitely is it! I love that it can be worn as a cross body, too. I’m all about cross bodies because they’re comfortable and easy to wear. Not to mention, the shape is so pretty! It fits a lot inside and the leather is Saffiano, which makes it’s really durable. For just under $300, this is a great investment and it also comes in taupe and pink! You can check out of all of HB’s new arrivals here. I’m loving every single one of them… yikes.

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Have a great day! xo