Sweet Springtime

I cannot wait to get to explore more of the city and Manayunk of my days off for new shooting locations. The Manayunk Tow Path has been one of my favorite places to take pictures since moving down here almost one year ago. I have to say taking the plunge in my life to just move away not knowing a single person and taking an opportunity with a company that I knew would take me in the right direction was the best decision I have made in my life yet. Always to follow your heart and dreams no matter how scary they may seem at first, you will always be happier in the end. 

Alright enough about me and more about my outfit because I am in love with this jumper. A Free People find of course it is the perfect outfit for a date night or a day roaming the neighborhood. My braided sandals, yes it is finally warm enough to wear sandals, are from Urban Outfitters last year. I am also slightly obsessed with two newer brands to my closet, For Love and Lemons and Bourbon & Bowties. For Love and Lemons has been on the blog before but today is the debut for Bourbon and Bowties, these adorable raw gem bangles that compliment any of my bohemian outfits. Nordstrom recently started carrying this bangles that have already gained major popularity from the Nashville scene. 

City of Brotherly Love

 

Another wonderful visit from the family last week led to a week full of adventure. Not to mention getting the most snow in Philadelphia I have experienced so far, annoying in March but at least the warming temperatures are already melting it all. Since I had the pleasure of having all three of my nephews and niece visit we had a blast checking out the city. The Please Touch Museum was perfect for the age ranges they are and had so much fun we almost spent all day there. We also had a blast at the Lego store at King of Prussia. I've decided my blog will be taking a little turn into a lifestyle & fashion blog, so not all posts will be fashion related but most still will be. I am so thankful for all of my followers who have kept up with my blog this far and hope you enjoy the journey Carlita's Closet will take in the future.

Goodbye 2014

These are my top five moments from 2015 with the number one being the fact that I made it through college and now have a degree to show for the strenuous nights spent studying. This moment is one that I will never get to relive again and am so glad I attended and was able to speak at this event.

 

 

This necklace was my first purchase from Nordstrom King of Prussia showing the appreciation I had to begin my professional career with such an awesome company that I am still growing with today. Working somewhere you love and can learn something new every day is truly a blessing.

 

Being able to visit my happy place the beach more than once in a year is a great year to me! I was able to get to Florida last year twice, Bermuda for a cruise, and living down in Philly now I was able to drive to New Jersey on my days off this summer.

 Between LIC Miami, ULTRA 2015, seeing plenty of DJ's at Levels Night Club in State College, Firefly music festival, to Basscenter in NYC and Basslights in Hampton, VA. It has been another amazing years of concerts and festivals that I know will continue into 2015.

 

 

It was a life long dream to move out of State College and I am so proud of myself for actually doing so. Philadelphia has been a wonderful city to start out in and I am blessed to have been so independent with moving into a big city all by myself. I realized I am so much stronger than a lot of other girls my age and am able to overcome silly little personal obstacles we put ourselves through. Thank you for all your support in 2014 and I hope 2015 will be just as wonderful for all of us!

Just the Little Things

 

 

 

Those are the things that make the biggest differences in life. Being able to take a moment and step back to appreciate all the little things that can make a day or experience just that much better is so important to do. I am so happy I  had a couple days to reflect and do so while my niece and mom came to Philly for a visit!! It was an awesome couple of days showing them things I have gotten used to but they don't get to see in little old State College. I am so thankful for the time I spent with them. Between seeing Santa at the King of Prussia, exploring Manayunk, and a visit to Fairmount park here our some moments from our fun couple of days.

Daily Adventures

Living in a new place I am getting to explore so many new places and it has been so exciting. I was asked recently if I have been on any trips yet this summer or done anything fun on top of working as much as I do, and to be honest each week I have done something new and exciting or been able to explore a new place. Philadelphia is so rich with history and there are constantly new things I am discovering.

For example last weekend I was able to go out Friday night and explore the Old City Philaldelphia for the first time which was so neat. The cobblestone streets were a bit much in my Jeffery Campbells but I held up like a champ. Also the Spruce Street Harbor Park was even more cool at night with the light shows. If there are any other places in the city you suggest me visiting please let me know! It feels as though I am just getting started.

Look: 

Top- LOFT

Shorts- Forever21 

Shoes- Jeffery Campbell 

Purse- Free People 

Philadelphia Lovin'

This city is beginning to take my heart, there is always something new to explore or something going on in this city. I am so happy I am independent enough that I don't mind just walking the city all day alone, when it's not too hot though I love to take Bruiser along with. Today was the perfect city day to walk the dog, not too hot and a little bit of clouds to hide the powerful sun.

I got to explore the Spruce Street Harbor Park for the first time and will definitely be going back there a few times this summer. It is so nice to have an afternoon off to just drive through Philadelphia and get to know my surroundings better. Today's look was some vintage jean shorts bought at thrift shop, an Urban Outfitters tank, and one of my favorite Free People bra's. Topped off this look with a fedora and my adorable new necklace from the Poketo pop-in shop at Nordstrom.