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4.23.2014

Tickled Pink

What's a more perfect outfit to wear on your birthday then a pouffy pink skirt!? I'm celebrating 29 fabulous years today and there's nothing better than feeling like a princess.

This magenta skirt from H&M is just perfection! I'm obsessed with midi length skirts, especially paired with a crop top. Personally, I prefer a shrunken top versus the crop top, it covers just a bit more skin than a crop top and is much more accessible for everyday wear.

Linked up at Style Elixir

9.20.2013

Friday Fancies: Get Checked for Every Budget

Since I shared with you all my favorite Fall trend yesterday, the grid print. I thought I would share with you today how you can get the look on every budget. But first here are Olivia Palermo & Aimee Song both rocking a grid print jacket at NYFW. How could you not be inspired by their looks.

Photos courtesy of Want Her Style & Song of Style
And since I foresee this trend only getting larger during the cooler months, here are some ways to work this look into your own wardrobe. I may or may not have a few of these pieces already. Haha! I couldn't help myself after seeing all those NYFW pictures.

Tops: 1 | 2 | 3
Pants: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Dresses: 1 | 2
Skirt

And lastly, a big congratulations to Meredith M. for winning the Anthro Inspired Mint Bauble Necklace giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered and for following my blog. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

9.19.2013

Grid And Bare It

If you're anything like me, then even though you weren't at New York Fashion Week you were still following all the fashions from afar. With so many forms of social media there's so many ways to see what was happening without having to be there. What stood out to me in so many pictures was all the grid prints. It seemed everyone was wearing some variation of it. And so many collections offered grid print pieces. Seems to me that the grid print will be replacing stripes this season. And don't get me wrong, I love stripes but the grid print is a fresh take on the classic stripe. So I went looking for ways to work this new print into my Fall wardrobe along with my new Phillip Lim for Target purchases.

Photos courtesy of TiffanyEvanna Photography

Outfit Details: Sweater: Gap [new] | Skirt: J. Crew Factory [similar here and here] | Shoes: Target [old, loving these booties here & here] | Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target [sold out online, check your local stores, it's rumored some stores may restock] | Bracelets: Charming Charlie's, PJ & Poppy | Sunnies: Windsor Thanks again for reading!

8.13.2013

WIW: Bright & Bold

If there's anything anyone knows about me, it's that I'm a fan of color, and I stand by the statement, live colorfully. There's nothing sad about bright colors, they're always uplifting even on the gloomiest of days. Not that we're having any of those in SoCal anytime soon. But as I put together this post, I'm also contemplating an all black outfit for tomorrow's adventure. Why you may ask, because a girl friend of mine has invited me to a taping of "The Voice." And well, dress code is dark colors. BOO! But to get to see "The Voice" it's all worth going dark. HA!

6.28.2013

Friday Fancies: Red, White & Blue + Lotus Blossom Design Giveaway

With the fourth of July just a week a way I thought it would be fun to share some things on my shopping list in the form of outfits inspired by the BBQ and fireworks filled holiday. It maybe the sorority girl in me, but I love dressing up for events and holidays. So the fourth is no exception, plus preppy styles are my favorite and this holiday just screams prepster.

Outfit 1:

Necklace: J. Crew | Top: J. Crew Factory | Shorts: Gap | Shoes: Zara

Outfit 2:

Necklace: Bauble Bar [waitlisted] | Top: Forever 21 | Skirt: J. Crew Factory | Shoes: J. Crew

Outfit 3:

Necklace: Bauble Bar [backordered] | Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: ASOS | Shoes: Target

Now on to the fun part!

My gal pals over at a Lotus Blossom Design have recently created a fabulous floral bangle that was inspired by my style. I'm sure you all have seen me sporting this beauty around. Well now you all have a chance to win this pretty piece to add to your own jewelry collection. [Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.]

Worn most recently here:

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Good Luck! And have a wonderful sunshiny weekend!

Linking with: Aloha Friday | Whatever Whenever Wednesday

6.19.2013

WIW: Elephants Never Looked So Good

Elephant print shorts. Need I say more?

I'm absolutely in love with these shorts! I could have never imagined elephants being so cute. Well except for Dumbo. But these shorts were a must-have as soon as I laid my eyes on them. And, yes, I may be a little animal print crazy, seahorses now elephants. But I can't seem to help myself when they look so darn good on.

I am so lucky to have the bestest friend ever. Since these shorts have been sold out online pretty much since Banana Republic launched the collection I didn't think it was going to be possible to get my hands on them. But thanks to my BFF, Liz, I was able to get these. So if you're still looking for these there are some stores out there that do still have these Milly Collection shorts. And a little tidbit , if they're out of your size in a regular try on a pair of petites in the next size up from your regular size. This was a little tip from the Banana Republic rep. Don't do this with pants but shorts are called shorts for a reason, so a smidge shorter in the inseam won't do any harm.
What makes these shorts so amazing, is that the print isn't as overwhelming as you would imagine elephant printed anything could be. The colors are neutral and makes it an easy piece to mix and match with all sorts of tops even printed ones. Since I love color I chose to pair the shorts with some pinks and a bright bag. But I could easily imagine these shorts paired with a nice pair of black pumps and clutch for dressier affairs.

5.21.2013

Two-fer Tuesday: The Maxi Skirt

One of my favorite transitional pieces that will carry you through the entire year is a great maxi skirt. I love these flowing skirts because they're perfect for casual days or dressy nights. And a good maxi skirt can create a multitude of outfits.

I recently found this maxi skirt at Target for only $18. I've been on the hunt for a black maxi skirt and I thought this one was great for the price. I didn't want just any black maxi, at 5'4 length is a concern when purchasing maxi skirts and dresses. I always find that they're either too long or the material isn't great and will shrink and fade considerably when washed. And if you're looking for other fun colors this skirt also is available in coral and a greenish shade.

Here are two easy breezy ways to wear a maxi skirt this Summer. And coincidentally, both looks feature budget friendly pieces from Target.

Look 1: Neon Tee + Maxi Skirt

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Look 2: Bralette + Maxi Skirt

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Linked up to: Style Sessions

4.04.2013

What I Wore: Denim + Pink

I overheard some ladies today while out shopping, discussing [loudly] how dresses and skirts are "too" short nowadays. That most women don't have the legs to pull them off. Mind you they were pointing at an A-line dress that hit at just above the knee on a Kohls mannequin. In my head, I just giggled. Obviously they've been hiding in a cave or something because I'm positive the dresses at the mall in say an H&M or Forever 21 are at least 5 inches shorter then what they were looking at. And even more, they've never heard of the maxi.

In these early months of Spring, maxi skirts and dresses are the perfect transition piece. They keep your legs covered if it's still a bit cool out but are still light for those warmer days. They're great for covering up if you're still working on getting back into bikini form. And let's be honest ladies, for those days when you just are too lazy or don't have time to shave your legs the maxi length is like a savior.