Star Spangled Dress

 Star Spangled Dress

For a night on the town you can't go wrong with a 

LBD(little black dress) but spice it up with a fun print.

After Tommy Hilfiger's 2015 Spring show that was oh so Rock and Roll,star prints have been making appearances every where.

And for good reason. The print gives any look a fun and fresh take. Not to mention you can't help but feel like a rockstar while sporting a star spangled look.

Full Show Courtesy of FFChanel

Something like this would make the perfect go-to holiday party dress. Asos.com and BooHoo.com have a few options as well as Ralph Lauren.     

Dress / BooHoo.com

Shoes / JustFab

Lipstick / Revlon - Just Bitten

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How to Handle the Summer Heat in Fall

How to Handle the Summer Heat

 in Fall

After a teaser week of crisp weather filled with an eagerness to celebrate everything Fall; sweaters, booties, long cardis, leather pants, and if that's your thing PSLattes.
We have been hit with hot summer like days.

So how do we embrace fall but avoid melting... 

Flowy shorts and sweaters make for a great transtion outfit. Adding a pair of oxfords or booties with interestiong detail or pop of color will bring the look togehter and add a cool factor to a simple outfit.

The goal is to stay cool in the heat and look effortless. 

Oxfords / Steve Madden

Sweater /  H&M

Shorts / Boohoo.com

Purse / Charming Charlie's

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A Taste of Fall

A Taste of Fall

Fall's official kickoff is the moment you can reach into your closet for that transition

piece that turns any look into a Fall one.

For me that piece is this olive green duster coat. It transformed this simple all black look into a put together Fall ensemble.

Olive green is a great neutral

 in terms of layering. 

It stands our in the subtlest of ways.

Top / ? Basic black tee

Jeans / Forever 21

Purse / Charming Charlie

Flats / H&M

Coat / JustFab

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Back to School | Classic

Back to School | Classic

It's official back to school season has begun. As hard as it maybe to say goodbye

 to summer's carefree attitude and style 

it's always fun to plan out your 

back to school outfit.

I actually wore this on my third day of classes. 

The look is sophisticated but causal. 

Perfect for making a good impression 

as you get around campus. 

At the beginning of my day I had a denim jacket on to dress it down a little while 

keeping with the classic theme to the look.

(But it was just too hot for that!)

My prized wine colored oxfords added a nice dose of color without being too loud.

Top / Express ($3 at a thriftstore!)

Shorts / Express

Purse / Charming Charlie

Oxfords / Steven by Steve Madden

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Trend Talk \ Lace Up

Trend Talk \ Lace Up

Yes, I am aware that the lace up trend is not a new one. It has been around for a bit BUT I had a moment of appreciation for it the other day and wanted to share. Hence the new post category "Trend Talk"... I'm thinking it might be a new thing for the blog!

Now as fun as trends can be, your personal style should come before the latest trend. This was something that I struggled with and have tried to be aware of.

Only chasing trends when they can add to my style.

This moment of fashion appreciation, that I'm

sure many of you have also experienced, came while scrolling through my Insta feed. 

A friend posted an ootd. A camel colored 

tank top with a lace up neck line and print 

parachute pants. It was a great pairing, I fell in love and couldn't stop thinking about lace ups.

They add a laid back feel but are also the epitome of edgy. And now pretty much everything can be seen with

lace ups! Whether its 70's inspired blouses and suede skirts or rock & roll black shorts and jeans. Or even a fun romper!

Topshop

H&M

BooHoo

NastyGal

 

NastyGal

Asos 

Asos

Asos

BooHoo

Asos

NastyGal

I am in love with this romper its flirty and reminds
 me of something Dolce & Gabbana might create!

Hope you enjoyed this post <3
P.S. BooHoo and Asos have loads of pieces with lace up detailing!

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Western Edge

Western Edge

Another outfit centered around my shoes.

 I got these boots as a gift!

The fringe on the boots were just 

begging to be worn with western style.

However the blue calls for a more

modern take on that.

(I've been loving the tucked hair into jacket look
 so much this season!)

Shirt / H&M

Pants / Macy's

Boots / Pinkkey

Jacket / Zara

Choker / American Eagle

Purse / Poshmark

Purse Charm / Primark

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Casual Oxfords

Casual Oxfords

I managed to score these vampy wine

 hued oxfords during a great sale

 at Lord and Taylor's

...and I am definitely obsessed!

For a casual look I paired the shoes 

with some blue jeans and a sweater. 

I kept the colors neutral to help 

the shoes and fuzzy purse charm pop.

P.S. the shoes did gave me a horrible blister and shooting this post was so painful :( but they are worth the pain!

Sweater / H&M

Purse / Poshmark

Purse Charm / Primark

Oxfords / Steven by Steve Madden

Bracelets / Alex&Ani

Necklace / gift

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Details of the Day

Details of the Day

(I wish I had better photos of my outfit but it was kind of a crazy day.)

I thought it would be nice to not only show the outfit but all the bits and pieces that made this look complete.

Face

Foundation / Make Up Forever Mat velvet '#67'

Concealer / Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

Powder / Rimel London Stay Matte 'Translucent'

Contour / ELF Contour palette

Highlight / Carli Bybel palette

Blush / ELF Blush & Bronzing powder 'St.Lucia'

Eyeshadow / Carli Bybel palette

Eyeliner / NYX Studio Liquid Liner 'Extreme Blue'

Mascara / Maybelline Falsies Push up Drama

Lips / NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream 'London & Stockholm'

 Outfit

Sweater / H&M

Pants / ?

Faux Fur Vest / Forever 21

Scarf / Forever 21

Shoes / Public Desire

Sunglasses / Target

Necklaces / gift

Hope you like this sort of post.

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Dressing Room Shots

Dressing Room Shots 

It was a casual ripped up jeans and 

fuzzie sweater kind of day but...I 

had to add some contrasting leather.

Also, Ariel decided to make an appearance in

the form of my phone case/latest obsession.

Top / Lord & Taylor's 

Sweater / thrift find!

Jeans / JCPenny's

Boots / H&M 

Purse / Poshmark

Phone Case / gift

Bracelet / Alex&Ani

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Pop of Pink

 Pop of Pink

Winter is here and so begins the layering.  
I kept the colors neutral so the 
pink scarf could have all the attention.
It kept me nice and warm along with the 
faux fur lined jacket I picked up at an 
after Christmas sale!

Sweater / H&M (years ago)

Scarf / my aunt made it :)

Jacket / H&M (sale)

Boots / JustFab

Purse / Poshmark

Leather Bracelet / Origami Owl

Silver Bracelets / Alex&Ani

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Daily Shoe

Daily Shoe

You know those shoes that you slip 

on without even thinking about it. 

The grab and go pair that can be 

spotted on your feet like 80% of the time.

Well these are mine...

The ankle boots are a recent buy from JustFab. I mentioned in my last post my initial aversion to the pointed toe style. However whilst online window shopping

 I couldn't help but fall in love.

Needless to say they have become a 

staple piece in my closet. They 

are easier to style than I thought 

they would be, it can give any laid

 back a polished sort of edgy look!

The Converse on the other had are definitely ole reliable.

Comfy and classic yet worn in 

enough to be edgy-ish.

Boots / JustFab

Sneakers / Converse 

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2015 Rewind

2015 Rewind

Eight days into the new year and it's time to look back at 2015's outfit highlights. 

It was a fun year in fashion or should I say STYLE. 

I love how comfortable yet daring I have become with my personal style. Knowing your personal taste, being able to say this is

 my look and this is how I like to pair things is an 

accomplishment to bask in. Don't get me wrong trends are nice 

and the occasional fast fashion fix is awesome 

but style is all you! (corny I KNOW haha but true)

Let 2016 be the year of  finding your personal style. 

Challenge yourself to avoid the easy trends. 

Go with patterns and fits you like. Try something different. 

You may fall in love with pointed boots even though you definitely side eyed them for years (ahem, talking to myself!) 

Most importantly, have fun with it.

I wish everyone a very Blessed new year.

[Sorry I was post-less for so long]

Stay Well & God Bless /xX