Casually Unexpected

Casually Unexpected

 

I have been wanting to put a day look together with this thrifted blue tweed mini-skirt. 

The skirt's potential functionality inspired me. You could very easily dress it up,

 but my vision for the skirt was more of a street look. Something a bit more casual and unexpected.

I paired the mini with a pajama style top. It has a laid back fit but the black and white stripes

keep it chic. I mentioned in a previous post that a pajama style top is an effortless way to look put together. 

This look was all about contrasts from the different textures of the two pieces, the top is a thin chiffon material and the mini is tweed, to the color combo. I love how the black and white stripes work with the mixed blue of the mini. It works because blue, in my eyes, is a pop of color but pairs like a neutral. 

Top // Primark

Mini-skirt // Thrift

Purse // Charming Charlie's

Stay Well & God Bless

Brighton is Bliss

Brighton is Bliss

My first Saturday in England I hopped on a train from Victoria station headed out of London and towards the coast. 

Toward to the stone pebbled beaches, candy painted shacks,

and whimsical old roads of Brighton.

If you ever get the chance to go I urge you to go! I have

 never felt so at peace. 

I wore this periwinkle and flower printed romper. 

It knots up at the front, it's loose, it's playful,

 and perfect for a day at the beach.

  

I have been trying to incorporate more "girly" pieces

 like this into my wardrobe. It can be dressed up with a pair

 of heels and layered chains or a more casual look like I

 sported with Converse.

Romper // ellelauri in Philadelphia

Glasses // Sam Edelman

Stay Well & God Bless

Blue and Borrowed

Blue and Borrowed

A successful treasure hunt at the thrift store ended with

me walking out with this blue tweed mini skirt.

What I love about this skirt: the texture, the color,

 the versatility, and the pockets - of course.

The texture is unexpected but not too busy. 

The color, classic.

It can be dressed up with strappy heels, dressed down with a 

pair of Converse - which I cannot wait to sport come summer - ,

or given an edgy look with a chunky boots. 

The same could be said for the top.

A not so basic white tee is the perfect top for summer. 

The ruffles do all the work for you.

 There is no need to think; just grab your pop of

 color shoes/bag and enjoy the summer sun.

Top // Ellelauri

Skirt // Thrifted Treasure

Stay Well & God Bless

Throw in Some Color

 Throw in Some Color

Take an average outfit into a one of a kind look by...

adding a pop of color on the lips...

contrasting accessories...

and a fun pair of shoes.

Sweater // H&M

Jeans //  Primark

Oxfords // Steve Madden

Lipstick //  Maybelline in Nude Nuance 

Wrap Bracelet // Origami Owl

Bracelets // Tiffany's (top) Alex and Ani (bottom)

Stay Well & God Bless

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

Stay Well & God Bless

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

Stay Well & God Bless

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

Stay Well & God Bless

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

Stay Well & God Bless

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.

Stay Well & God Bless

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

Stay Well & God Bless

Camel Toned

Camel Toned

Fall is here! Sort of...not sure when it officially starts 

but I can get away with wearing sweaters and not melting.

I love the way the colors mix with each other. I was worried the camel might clash with the black snakeskin but it came out great and the camel really gives it that Fall feel. Days like this when an idea pops into your head and it works... they're magical, haha 

Top / Express (AGES ago)

Shorts / Levi's

Sweater / H&M

Sunglasses /  Target

Shoes /  Converse

Bag /  Charming Charlie's

Do you notice that my legs blend right in with the color of the sweater, what a tan.

Stay Well & God Bless /xX