Hi friends! As many of y'all know, I've recently gotten into blogging. (eek) Fashion, health, beauty and lots more has been such a passion of mine over the past few years. I would definitely say the past 6 months I've had a calling to share my experiences with you guys + I'm so excited my blog is live! I look forward to sharing my life with you guys and hopefully y'all get something out of it! 

Something I did want to share, on a heavier note is the pressure of society and how it's held me back the past few weeks. I have talked myself out of doing this numerous times, because I didn't think I was good enough, or smart enough to share things with y'all. Don't get me wrong, I have my good days and my bad days but I couldn't be happier to be where I am today. I've learned through my experience that life is too short to care with others think. If you want to do something & are truly passionate about it, why not go after it!? This is something that a lot of people deal with on a daily basis, and I feel like I'm here to share with you guys that no matter how big or small of a dream you have, it's your dream and you are capable! 

With that being said, I'm so excited to embark on this journey + share my favorite things with y'all! I felt the need to create a first post with what has been going on recently in my life & the backbone behind all of this! As a young, 23 year old girl I am inspired on the daily by so many amazing influencers & bloggers. I wanted to create a platform where other girls can come to and find tips on fashion, fitness, beauty + more. Welcome to Maude Joanne, so happy you are here! 

Shoes: On sale @ Nordstrom Rack

Sweater: On sale @ Aerie (prettiest color ever!)

Leather jeans: Got them from Shop Talulah (had my eyes on em for ever)

Sunnies: Got for $10 @ TJ Maxx (linked them - BUT definitely go to TJ Maxx and get them for the low price!

I'm here to tell ya that dressing cute doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Over the past few years, I've really learned how to shop while on a budget & I've gotten prettttty good at spotting some sales. One of the most frustrating things as a young 20-year-old is scrolling through Instagram, falling in love with an influencers' outfit and it costing 5X what you were willing to spend. Something I've learned from my mom - is you don't have to have name brand everything. I went through a phase in college where I thought I had to purchase everything from the "cool" stores. The ones that cost an arm and a leg. Looking back, I don't think I have the majority of those items I saved for so long for - AKA not everything that is expensive is worth it. Especially in college where you're all over the place, and letting your friends borrow outfits. 

Over the past few years, I've learned that it does not matter where you shop from, as long as you love what you're buying - that's all that matters. Here are some tips I have for all you college girls & young 20 year olds out there ballin' on a budget while wanting to look cute. 

1) Forever 21 - Don't be afraid of it 

I'm sure if you're reading this, you used to shop at good ole Forever 21 in high school. This store was my favorite place to get anything and everything. In college, I cringed when I heard of this store and avoided it at all costs. BUT, now I am a big supported of Forever & know there is so much potential here for a cute outfit. The secret to shopping at forever 21 is making sure what you're buying is good quality. Yes, this means actually trying on what you picked up in stores! This way, you can see if something is see through, or if you need to size up a few sizes. So many of my favorite pieces are from here, so don't be afraid to shop here! 

2) Sales are your best friends

The majority of the nicer items in my closet were purchased when they were on sale! One tip I have is to buy things when they are "off-season." 95% of the time I buy my wedges in the winter when they are on major sale, and vise versa with my booties. I scored a pair of Marc Fisher wedges for $70 a few weeks ago when they are originally $140. Make sure to sign up for emails on your fav websites + brands because they'll email ya when a sale is going on. I also make sure to follow them on instagram because they aaaalways are hinting at sales coming up. I also don't buy something if I know it'll go on sale soon. If I've seen It for a lower price previously, I never buy it - chances are it'll go on sale again. 

Poshmark is an app where you can sell your clothes you don't want & purchase clothes from others doing the same. A few of my co-workers are amazing with selling their old pieces and I've gotten some tips from them to help with the whole process. A lot of the times, I just let things sit in my closet, and allow it to accumulate. A good rule of thumb is if you haven't worn it in a year, get rid of it! I highly recommend purging through your closet, and selling some stuff. That way, you have room to buy new pieces & you get some extra cash to help ya! 

Alrighty babes, hope this helps you guys out a little! I know it's tough to not buy everything you see online, but pay attention to your spending habits and try to follow some of these tips! Happy shopping! 

Hi y'all! If you live up North like me, you're probably still bearing the cold + figuring out if you should transition to buying spring pieces or rewearing your old fall/winter pieces! I've contemplated the same thing being in Cleveland but have been buying a little bit of both! My favorite purchases have been the ones I can wear into spring and slowly transition as it gets warmer (hopefully soon!) I also find myself wearing light sweaters and cardigans during the summer so i've round up some favs i have found! The best part is around this time sweaters are always on sale, so if you've had your eye on a few it's definitely time to snag em! 

I am always wearing light sweaters & these from aerie are my FAVS. I've shared them on instagram a few times & am always recommending them to my friends + fam. I have found some for super cheap at aerie outlets, and they are always on sale online. They run super big so definitely don't go up in size - I wear a size small for reference and I'm 5'3!

The amount of cardigans I have in my closet is probably so excessive but I LOVE them, and will always think they are must-haves in everyone's closet. I love getting them in fun and vibrant colors, and can't get enough of this dusty blue color I snagged from Forever 21! This one is super light weight and perfect for spring. I also think finding staple basic tanks is important & this one is by far my favorite one I've ever bought. I think I've worn this one over 30 times. (not even kidding) I wear it in the fall/winter with cardigans or jackets and have worn it in the summer with shorts or jeans. The best part is it's less than $15 - I seriously couldn't recommend this one enough.

Animal Print + Camo is my constant go to if I want to switch things up. I am obsessed with this Forever 21 camo tee & I'm so glad I snagged it! It's perfect for the winter with a cardigan and will be great for pairing with jean shorts or white jeans in the summer! I always say you can't have enough flowy tees in your closet and this one has already been worn three times in two weeks. For under $10 I would definitely grab it before it sells out again!

Here's some that i've had my eye on for a while and have in my cart! I love sharing amazing finds especially when they're on sale so click the links to shop directly!

Sweaters & Cardigans 


T-Shirts & Tanks

Hey babes! If ya know me, you know I have a huge obsession with anything animal print. I love adding hints of snakeskin or leopard print in my every day outfits and I'm loving all the different ways to style this trend.

Here are some of my favorite finds! 

First off is this snake skin body suit! I was a little worried about it being different in person (you never know with amazon pieces) but I instantly fell in love with it. It's extremely soft and such good quality for less than $15. This is something I'm wearing now with high waisted jeans, but can not wait to style it with high waisted shorts + a blazer for the spring!

I got this envelope clutch last fall in NYC and have used it SO much. (it's the one in my pics above) It's the best size and can be easily transitioned between day and night. It's such a subtle print and I've gotten numerous compliments on It! For $36 I would definitely say to snatch this - I never get tired of it and it's consistently been my go-to!