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    Cup of Charisma Interview on Florida Bloggers Collective

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    One of the most unique and rewarding things about blogging is that once you get to a certain point in your blog career, people begin to value your knowledge and want to know more. I was shocked and excited to hear that Florida Bloggers Collective was relaunching their website last week and wanted to launch their Blogger Spotlight series with me—cue my routine disbelief. When it comes to blogging, I’ve never thought I was ahead of the game by any means or experienced enough to share tricks of the trade. What I did know when starting Cup of Charisma, was that I needed some X factor to make this more than just a fashion blog.

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    9 Best Winter Coats Under $60

    affordable winter coats from modcloth

    You know the feeling you get when you’re bemused enough to forget something important and don’t realize what is is until you need it most? Gas. Car keys. The Monday morning coffee to get you through your meetings. Well, Houston dipped into the 30s this week and I quickly realized that I’ve neglected winter wear for far too long. Living in Florida my whole life, I dreamed about the day I could move to a new city and own a set of winter clothes. In fact, I tested out my limited scarf collection every time Miami dipped into the 60s. My sweater weather stock is disparate to the rest of my wardrobe, with only two pairs of jeans and a measly gray winter coat.

    After spending far too much time fixating on the winter coats around me, I had no chance but to broaden my search for the perfect coat and expand my collection. Don’t get me wrong, Houston isn’t the arctic but we have our fair share of freezing temperatures sans snow. I wanted a coat that was fashionable but not too heavy. Since I’ll be wearing it for only a few months, I also didn’t want to dish out a full paycheck on a high-end item. ModCloth, one of my all-time favorite sites that I rarely get to buy from, is having a SUPER sale… 70% off to be precise. I was able to snag two perfect, affordable coats. While I couldn’t buy my entire wish list, I’m sharing my favorite winter coats under $60 today. Don’t forget to tell me your favorite in the comments section!

    Social Good Style

    Say Hello to Alex and Ani Houston

    Alex and Ani Houston Bangle Bracelets

    Symbols are the universal strings that weave us to society, yet identify with us in a unique way we call our own. With a myriad of meanings and memories that vary from person to person, the emblems we choose to represent ourselves offer harmony and independence—a dyad of peace and strength. From the first alphabet to civil rights movements, symbols have a rich and progressive history that connects us to the past and propels us into the future. With so much emotion wrapped up in a simple design, it’s silly to not surround ourselves with the visuals that remind us of comfort, love, compassion, bravery, support and whatever peace of mind we need. ALEX AND ANI, one of my all-time favorite charitable brands, does just that with its meaningful and eco-conscious jewelry—thankfully, its just opened its first store in Houston, Texas. Continue Reading

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    How to Achieve Your New Year Resolutions

    New Year Resolution Tips

    Every treadmill is taken at the gym, planners are flying off the shelves in stores across the country, and your friends are simultaneously posting motivational quotes with shiny expectations of what the year will bring. It’s the first week of 2016, and we all know it’s just a matter of time before the ephemeral excitement of a fresh calendar year will burn out. We have so many New Year resolutions but what’s the secret formula to sticking to them?

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    DIY: 5 Best Holiday Cocktail Recipes

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    This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but I’m no Martha Stewart. I leave the burner on, live on microwaveable food and have started one (or two) fires in my lifetime. When it comes to following recipes, I’m kind of a fly by the seat of your pants and throw seasoning on everything kind of girl. My boyfriend can completely attest to the amount of pans I’ve burnt in the short seven months we’ve lived together. Drinks are perhaps to one area where I’m at some slight advantage. Take it as a gift or a curse, but I know how to make a mean sangria. Today, I won’t be whipping up a wine cocktail for you but I’ll be leaving it to the folks who I personally look up to. For today’s post, I’ve rounded up my favorite holiday recipes from Sugar and Cloth, Marie Claire, Cake N’ Knife and The Kitchn.

    If you’re looking for sugar rush, look no further than the recipes below. Be sure to show these bloggers and sites some love and visit their page for the entire recipe. Continue Reading

    Style Travel

    My Top Travel Essentials Featuring Vera Bradley

    Travel Essentials with Vera Bradley

    If I had to describe the year in one word it would be chaos. From starting a new job to selling my childhood home, there has been so much change compiled into 365 days that feel like 365 seconds. Somedays have felt like I’ve been carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, but on special days I’ve gotten to step back and actually see the world. No matter how busy life gets, I promised myself a long time ago that I’d make traveling a priority. Judging by the butterflies I feel in my stomach when I pack a bag, I’d say I have a travel bug. As I prepare for my next trip, I’ve rounded up a list of my favorite travel essentials to help you prepare for your next big trip. Continue Reading