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My Wish List for April

With April coming just around the corner and it being my birthday month (yay!) There are many things that have caught my attention that I definitely want and need in my possession. Of course a person can't always have what they want, but it's not going to hurt anyone to look!

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Fashion

These are some tips you may or may not already know, enjoy!

1. “Remove white deodorant marks from a garment by gently rubbing the protective foam used on hangers against the fabric.” — Jonathan Simkhai, designer

2. The best way to keep your diamonds sparkling: Liquid dishwasher and old toothpaste!

3. Always organize your clothes in the closet from dark to light. Your eye naturally follows it and it keeps you more organized 

4. The Neck Method: You can determine your size by placing the waistline of the jeans around the diameter of your neck. If the waistline of the pant comfortably meets at back of your neck, then the jeans will fit.”— Sarah Ahmed, Creative Director

5. A good way to cut down your wardrobe is going through your clothes and asking yourself, "If I was shopping, would I buy this at this second in time?"If the answer is no, then the clothing goes out

6. Snap clip-on earring onto shoes for a fancy evening or onto shirts for a nice twist

7. Blot, DO NOT rub

8. Add a 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar to the final rinse cycle while doing laundry to maintain the wash of your favorite pair of dark jeans.

9. Use hairspray to remove a lipstick stain 

10. Everyday bras should be replaced every three to six months, as that’s when they start to lose elasticity and support.

11. A pencil shirt should hit just above the knee, anything longer will start to make the leg look short

12. Pumps the same color as your legs give the illusion of longer legs 

13. Use a mixture of vinegar and cold water to scrub water stains off of leather. 

14. If you have sallow skin, dark circles or bags, don't wear black near your face, it only draws attention to it. 

15. If you can’t fit two fingers underneath your bra band comfortably, it’s probably too tight.

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Thank you for reading

AOXO-Devanee

Cute Dress for Spring Wedding!

So, today Jeff took me shopping so I could get a new dress for his best friend's wedding and I found the perfect little dress!

It is the perfect color blue with cute polka-dots all over it.

I think it fits perfectly. The rounded cut-out and bold straps make it easy for wearing a bra that won't show (which is going to be nice for all night dancing) and it gives a nice shape. I also love it when a dress hugs my waist, but then has a nice flow at the bottom of it.

Another thing I absolutely LOVE about this dress it the triangle cut-out in the back! It also has a nice low v-cut which gives it a fun and flirty flare.

This dress is just one of my favorites and I got it at Target for only $20! It is the perfect mixture of classy and fun and the colors are perfect for the spring time. It is a really bright colored pastel, which makes the dress feel so warm. Also, it is cotton, it is one of the most comfy dresses I own! Even after the wedding I imagine I am going to wear this dress all of the time! I am so happy that I made this purchase and I know it is not going to go to waste. 

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One more thing, I am planning on wearing this dress with either gold strap-back sandals with a small heel or peach heels with a zipper back.

I am also going to pair it with pearl earrings and my AOII lavalier necklace (:

When Forever Starts Now

Some people don't get the opportunity I have, to be with the love of your life, forever. Jeffrey John Howitt has been in my live for over 10 months now and I have experienced the greatest and the hardest moments in my life with him. Since the first day we met I knew he was going to be someone special in my life, there was just something different about him.

Jeff and I's first picture together.  For our 3rd date we went hiking at Castlewood Canyon in Colorado.

Jeff has been my support system since I met him, he is always at my side and he never hesitates to come to my aide.  Without him I don't know where I would be, he has literally saved my life. I am a completely different person, for the better, because he pushes me to be the best version of me I could ever be. Jeff always encourages me to go for my dreams and do what I love and this is why I am starting off my blogging career with a post about him. I know that whatever I decide to do in life he is going to be there evert step of the way cheering me on and pushing me forward. 

This is a really short post, but I mostly Just wanted to say thank you to Jeff for helping get through everything and for always being there for my dreams. I love you!

Living with pain

(This is my first time sharing my feelings about this)

Fibromyalgia... One word that comes with a life time of hurt. I am nineteen years old, I have my whole life ahead of me, I should not be feeling like this. Most people look at me and see long brown hair, brown eyes, tan skin, and a big smile, it's funny to me how most people just assume that nothing is wrong. How can anything be wrong, I look like a normal girl to everyone else, that's all that matters to some people. Nothing is wrong, it's all in my head... I have been told this so many times since I was young. How could I look so healthy, but claim to feel so much pain. Trust me, I wonder the same thing. I always feel like I am missing out on my life. Most people have a hard time believing in fibromyalgia let alone believing that someone this young has it. I am barely learning to accept the fact that instead of living the life of a normal teenager my idea of a good time is staying home and sleeping. Frustration... For everything. There was a time in my life when I was even angry with God because of this, angry that he didn't give me the chance to live a healthy life. I felt cheated out of something I had no control over. Frustration towards people who don't understand that I am not trying to blow off plans, I just cant even muster up the strength to get up from my bed. Mostly frustration towards myself, why can't I just be normal? Let me make myself clear, I don't mean normal in the eyes of others, I just want to make myself feel better so I can start living my life without any worry, but it feels like I can't even do that and it is the worst feeling in the world. Emotional... how could I not be? I am living with something that no one understands. Sometimes I feel so alone in the world, I know I have people to support me, but this disease makes it seem like sometimes I have to do this all on my own. Depression is a common side effect of Fibromyalgia... depression is not a fun thing to have. There's nothing really to describe everything that I feel. There are days where I will be really happy and I won't let the fibro beat me, then there are days where I am really sad and I will just let in consume me. Just imagine being sick everyday and everyday hoping that the next day it will go away, when you wake up it's not any better, everything is just worse. Numbness... Literally feeling numb when I wake up. It usually takes a couple of tries before I can stand up in the morning. My legs are usually the worst, so bad that early in the morning I will get waken up by it and not be able to fall back asleep. It also occurs a lot in my fingers, lately I can't even open a water bottle without it smashing to the floor. Pain... lots of it, everywhere, at ALL times. It never goes away and it never gives me a break. I am living with constant pain; mostly in my shoulder and back, sometimes in my hands and legs. I am not talking band-aid pain either, I am talking pain where it hurts to the point of me wanting to throw up. It literally turns my stomach, that's how bad it hurts. Understanding... This IS something that I am going to have to deal with the rest of my life. My amazing support system has helped me come to terms with what is wrong with me. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have someone like Jeff who has shown me that it is nothing wrong with me, it is just something else that proves how strong I am. I am still working on being understanding of it all. Some days are better than others, but the days when I do understand are wonderful. I understand that I am blessed in many aspects of my life and that God gave me this life for a reason. Realization... I have finally realized that no matter the circumstance I intend on making this life one that is impactful to others and this is a gift that I can use to change peoples lives.