Shedding the layers, inside and out.

I’ve fallen in love. With what, you ask?

My life, finally.

I’ve hit that point in my life where I’ve realized the importance of it and the importance of our purpose in life. Being in love with your life should be a major priority. It took me a long while to realize this.

H&M maxi dress | thrifted crochet cardigan duster | Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots | H&M printed maxi skirt | American Apparel lace shell

I want to give a BIG, HUGE thank you for all the support on Decades Past official launch yesterday! Not only were Alexia and I overwhelmed with all the love you’ve shown the shop but how much you were willing to promote and show love and share! We can’t thank you enough! It made our day to be featured on NBC’s The Feast written by the gorgeous Katie Z. Thank you to everyone who put ads on their blogs! That was something completely unexpected. We’re so grateful that whoever does so, you will receive 10% off your first purchase! This is something we’ve been working long and hard on and for it to finally arrive is the best feeling in the world! If you haven’t already checked it out, do so now!

We’d also like to thank you, personally:

Caumera- www.thefashionpawn.com
Erika- www.styleactivist.com
Anthony- www.chemisenoire.com
Brittany- www.chenaultchic.tumblr.com
Nicole- www.stylebust.com
Kim- http://jadorecouture.org
Tony- http://postfashionism.com
Meghan- www.witwhimsy.com
Fajr- www.stylishthought.com
Aimee- www.theaimeeshow.blogspot.com/
Maggie- www.mimosasinbed.com
Kristine- www.manifestmanifest.com
Michelle- www.fvncy.com
Aimee- www.songofstyle.com
Liz- www.popcultureafternoon.blogspot.com
Amber- www.ambersnotebook.com
Fuyume- www.fuyume.net
Rocquelle- www.considermelovely.com
Rach- www.ordinarilyurbane.com
Ashley- www.alwaysinvogue7.blogspot.com
Amy- www.pintucked.com
Marissa- www.tastesandstyle.blogspot.com
Justyna- www.modaepidemic.com
Tab- www.shameonyouu.blogspot.com
Vahni- www.gritandglamour.com
Kim- www.eatsleepwear.com
Fayrouz- www.fayfriscolife.blogspot.com
Lynzy- www.sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com
Jess- www.bitsofbanter.blogspot.com
Bella- www.thecitizenrosebud.com
Shop Calico- www.shopcalico.com
Brittany- www.workitberk.blogspot.com
Angela- www.loftylivingfashion.com
Gina- www.ginaespo.blogspot.com
Vyque- www.fasshonaburu.com
Laura- www.ontheracks.com
Maria- www.twitter.com/camilascloset
Natalie- www.likefreshlaundry.com
Melissa- www.fashiontrendguide.com
Anika- www.byanika.com
Toni- www.fashionbutter.com

And of course to all our supporting family, friends and loved ones! We can’t thank you enough for putting up with us during our stressful moments and all the chaos! Thank you to everyone!

Photography by Jay Adams
  • Late Afternoon

    You look beautiful darling. Can’t wait for my new shirt from your store!
    xo

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      :) Thank you love! Can’t wait to see it on you!

  • http://twitter.com/AnikaByAnika Anika Campbell

    You look wonderful, so poetic chic :) to be in love with our lives, I love that. Thanks, will keep that sentence in my heart for guidance. love, Anika

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      :) I’m glad love..to be in love with your life will only exude more positivity because you’ll be happier overall. Best to you my dear and thank you for your support!!

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  • http://twitter.com/dagensoutfit Dagens Outfit

    well done sweety :) i haven’t had a chance to look yet, but will deffo do it soon!

  • Lynzy

    You look so gorgeous and flawless in these photographs.

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Thank you love<3. Jay knows how to make me feel pretty!

  • http://www.thestylishnomad.com The Stylish Nomad

    Loving your crochet cardigan!

    xx
    Kaylee

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Me too! It’s a favorite. I don’t think I’ll ever sell this!

  • http://fvncy.com/ FVNCY

    Christina! Do your hair like this more often – I love the really deep part on you, it’s Old Hollywood glam and you have the perfect face for it <3 I'm glad to hear you're loving your life!!! Now tell me the other stuff you keep hinting at but won't tell me (big pouty face).

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Oh hush love bug! I’ll tell you soon<3 ;)

  • http://www.thefashionpawn.com Caumera Juanese

    I love the combination of the crochet with your print. It really makes the print pop but not so much that it pulls away from the cardigan. All around gorgeous outfit and smashing photos!
    xx

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Thank you! This is one of my favorite layered looks!

  • http://dearwinnie.com Chelsea Rae

    Oh, I didn’t notice the slightly different printed skirt under the maxi dress. It made me giddy with surprise! The more I look, the more I notice, and that’s what’s so great about mixing textures and prints.

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      I have a major obsession with mixing prints!

  • http://twitter.com/TheStyleFile Marissa

    There’s that fur again. Grrrr, I’m just gonna pretend I didn’t see it.
    I was SO ecstatic for your huge announcement and launch of Decades Past yesterday. You are going places, and you totally deserve it. And the best part? That you’re loving your life. What more could you ask for?

    XXXO
    M

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Exactly! What more could I ask for? It’s been such a wild ride, I’ve wanted to do this my whole life!

  • Anonymous

    This shoot is gorgeous! It looks like your glowing from the inside out. Congrats on Decades Past. It’s inspiring since I plan on jumping into e-commerce soon too!

    -Ashley

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Definitely go for it! It’s so much fun but definitely hard work!

  • http://iplayfaves.blogspot.com iplayfaves

    I have been MIA with sickness and working ALOT but I wanted to say congrats and hopefully I will see you in New York in February!

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Oh no!! That’s a bummer being sick but thank you though! I will definitely hope to see you while I’m in New York!

  • www.Nubiasnonsense.com

    Congrats on the launch of your store doll thats such a big accomplishment! I wish you nothing but great success! You look gorgeous in these photos also. can’t wait to see you soon and I think I’m almost there…. with being FULLY in Love with my life and all lol ALMOSTTTTT

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Thank you doll! I’m having so much fun with the store. It’s really been a dream of mine. I can’t wait to see you doll<3 And I'm glad your almost fully in love with yourself!

  • http://msbchic.blogspot.com Margot

    You look GORGEOUS in these photos, especially your skin- amazing! I also love how you just hung your coat on a low hanging branch…it made me laugh, and it is so perfect. :)

    xo
    Margot

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Aww thanks love. Jay edited my face a lot though…unfortunately my face doesn’t look like that in person. HAHA. Ya, through the series, you’ll see the clothes be removed and laid out. lol

  • Toni

    Awww, thanks for the love, but I shut down my blog in November. : ) So excited for you though! I will be a loyal retweeter!

    T

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Oh no!? Really. Well, thanks for still supporting my love!!

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Oh no!? Really. Well, thanks for still supporting my love!!

  • http://theaimeeshow.blogspot.com/ Aimee

    People would have to be crazy NOT to support your store! It’s gorgeous and I am totally eyeing a lot of pieces! I would love to put a button up on my blog, if you’ve got any!

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      You are so sweet! Thanks for putting it up love! Totally appreciate it!

  • http://twitter.com/ConsiderMeLuvly Rocquelle Porch

    First, Your store is now one of my faves; there are some pieces I have been thinking for more than 24 hours now! So you will be sending me a package in the next couple of weeks, and it is my pleasure to be supportive!

    Now to your textured post :-) That dress is awesome! I want to get more maxi dresses and skirts in my wardrobe. Such beautiful scenery in the background; great look!

    **Rocquelle**
    http://www.considermelovely.com
    Twitter: @ConsiderMeLuvly

    • http://www.profreshstyle.com Profresh Style

      Aww, thank you!! can’t wait to find out what your favorites are! :)

      Yes, definitely stock up on maxis. Not only are they great for winter but are a perfect transition into spring. For winter, I just layer them up. It’s AMAZING!