Cheers to the 90's

Even though it's 2014, I swear when I go into stores like Forever 21 and H&M, it's like I'm right back in my childhood. It's like the 90's have returned, denim skirts, acid wash everything, overalls, crop tops, mix and match separates and even keds, these are all things I grew up wearing. Now they've all come back in style again.

Anyways, if you haven't taken notice of it yourself then just head on over to your local mall and check out the 90's revival. But for many of us it's a little too much. So instead it's a better idea to just take a small element of the 90's trend and work it into your everyday look, to keep from seeming like you're trying to hard. 

I vowed I would never tie another shirt or sweatshirt around my waist after about the 10th grade, but I guess I'm breaking that vow. Because I actually find if paired with a chic pair of faux leather shorts it can really work. And don't forget to add some sparkle and girly accessories to pull this look together and keep it from looking like you were just too lazy to hold your shirt.

Shirt: H&M [similar here] | Tee: J. Crew [similar here & here] | Shorts: H&M [avail in stores and online now] | Shoes: Coach [via TJ Maxx, similar here] | Bag: Phillip Lim for Target | Necklace: Jane | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Ray-Ban [vintage]

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Whiten Your Day

It only feels right that for my first blog post back, I share one of my favorite Spring and Summer looks, white on white. I don't know about you guys but it's already been well over 90 degrees here in So Cal, so an all white look always seems to keep me cool. 

Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch [from my college days, similar here & here] | Top: Forever 21 [similar here] | Jeans: American Eagle [similar here] | Shoes: Zara | Bag: Phillip Lim for Target | Sunnies: Ray-Ban [vintage, current version here] | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Groopdealz | Bracelet: Lulu's 

A tip for creating your on all white outfit is try mixing textures, like I did with the eyelet peplum. It keeps the look fresh and effortless. Best part is we all have various white pieces in our closets, so it's an easy and cheap look to create. You don't need to go out and find trendy pieces that either you never wear again or only lasts a season. White will always be in.

Friday Fancies: Shabby Apple + Giveaway

Happy Friday! I'm sure you're all looking forward to the weekend. And to help kick it off I've teamed up with a fabulous online boutique, Shabby Apple to bring you this week's Friday Fancies and a fabulous giveaway.

If you haven't heard of Shabby Apple, I highly recommend you check out their website. As soon as I found their boutique I was immediately awe struck. Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage and retro dresses. Check out their beautiful collection of vintage inspired fashions, here.

 I adore vintage looks. I swear if I could live in any fashion era it definitely would be the 1930's-40's. To this day I love watching old movies just to admire their fashion. And Shabby Apple gives me a little taste of what was. Which is why I'm so obsessed with their classic A-line skirts and beautiful prints. For any girly girl who loved playing dress up and having tea parties as a child, this vintage inspired dress boutique is definitely a must shop. 

Check out a few of my favorite pieces from Shabby Apple.

Merry Go-Round Skirt | Nautical Navy Skirt | Joyride Dress | Tinsel Town Skirt
Classic looks are all the rage these days. And Shabby Apple has perfectly curated a beautiful collection of retro inspired pieces without looking dated. Take for instance their skirts, every girl needs a great A-line skirt in their closet. This cut is flattering on every shape and so pretty and playful for the Summer time. I can see myself wearing all of their fashions for lunch dates, brunches, weddings, and a little wine tasting this Summer.

You, also may have noticed my current obsession for hats. So as soon as I spotted this one on their website I immediately started drooling over the darling retro hat.

Daisy B. Hat

Now it's your turn, go and check out all the chic vintage dresses and skirts at Shabby Apple and tell me your favorite pieces. I know you'll find their clothes and accessories as charming and beautiful as I did.

To make it all even better, Shabby Apple would like to give one loyal Pigtails & Pearls reader a $50 gift card to purchase anything they would like from their boutique. How amazing is that?! I'm kind of jealous, totally wishing I could enter myself.

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Good Luck! And have a great weekend!