Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Rock Your Favorite Vintage Tee: Look One

Mine isn't Nirvana...it's Pink Floyd but regardless, most people have a favorite t-shirt. I love mixing pieces that are a little, umm...unexpected. Strappy heels, red lips and a glam statement necklace with a vintage tee? It's alright by me. Toss on some boyfriend jeans (these are from Gap) to complete your ensemble. Make it your own with your hair. Try a sleek middle part do, loose Kardashian waves, a top knot or even a thick side braid. Voila!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Lost in Love

What's more in style than love? I spent my Valentine's Day with my handsome boyfriend. We ate lunch with friends, took a beach stroll and wondered through sultry patches of beachy forest. I wore a romantic long plum dress with a light turquoise necklace. 

Oil Does The Body Good

I used to be terrified of oil. Why would I want to add oil to my skin, hair, face, etc? Well, I'm on board and I'm preaching to the world. I started with sunscreen oil from L'Oreal, which not only has a lovely light scent but isn't the typical heavy oil. It protects you from the sun's rays AND nourishes your skin. Next, I moved on to hair oil. My girlfriend, Sarah, was hooked on Moroccan Oil in college and I was always obsessed with the scent. Now, I have my own fixation with it. Facial oils doesn't seem like something I'd love but Josie Maran's facial argan oil is a game-changer.
From top left, clockwise:
Love Boo Boo Massage Oil
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil 
B The Eyebrows Experts Nourishing Brow Oil
Moroccan Oil Treatment Light 
Fig + Yarrow Bath and Body Oil
Free Spirit Perfume Oil 
Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sunscreen Oil 

Fashion Find of the Day: Having a Spring Moment

For my friends up north...like you needed another reason to be excited for sunshine, warmer temperatures and spring days. Behold my fashion find of the day comes from Topshop. This floral print jumpsuit is my idea of the ultimate outfit...no matching a top and bottom and it's effortlessly glam. I'll take a floral, black and white please.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Pretty in Pink



Oh la la. Valentine's Day is next week (insert gushy emotions here)! What princess pink shade shall I choose?

6 Black Shoes You NEED

Sure, to your boyfriend these are all "black shoes" and could most likely be used interchangeably. We all know that's the furthest thing from the truth. These are just six basic black shoes we all need in our closet just merely to survive. Sounds dramatic but it's totally rational (to me). Don't worry, I've found the absolute musts of the basic black babies.
Starting from the top left and moving clockwise:
Jimmy Choo
Converse
Rihanna for River Island
Saint Laurent
Tory Burch
Madden Girl 

Every Girls Needs a Nude

Everyone needs a nude. And who wants to spend a lot of money on items that may or may not all the buzz in a year? Above are six nude bags/clutches/satchels that are under $100 for your purchasing and budgeting pleasures.
Starting from the top left and moving downwards in a super trendy chevron motion (hopefully, I didn't just lose you...)
ASOS Shell Cross Body Bag - $33
Aldo Frattapolesine - $50
ASOS Leather Weave Clutch Bag - $65
Sole Society Natassia Vegan Satchel - $50
Bank Patent Clutch Bag - $33
Jane Norman Colour Block Shopper Handbag - $58

Sunday, February 2, 2014

In My White Tee

I finally found the perfect pair of ripped light washed jeans...and they were less than $25. I rolled the bottom of these new beauties and paired them with a slightly oversized soft white tee (H&M). To stick with the simple and clean look, I went with my favorite nude strappy Zara heels. I needed some sort of statement necklace with this plain outfit so I went with a tortoise and blinged out necklace. Perfect little weekend wear!

Everything Essie

When you live in a tiny apartment, storage is everything. What better way to store your favorite nail polish bottles than in this? I found this at Homegoods for I'm sure under $10. I've already received so many compliments on it...give it a whirl, honey.

Pop of Pink

I've been waiting to wear this kitty shirt for about 6 months and this was the day. The sequined pink glasses on the cat made it extra sassy. I paired this shirt (which I found in the little girls section) with a navy and white striped button up (from H&M), navy boyfriend pants and pink Zara suede heels. I'm obsessed, still. 

New Fave DIY Moment: By Meg

One of my besties, Megan, told me she was having the hardest time finding a button up with a fun and bedazzled collar. So...she found a way to create one herself. She took a part of vintage-looking earrings and fastened one to each side of her collar. How brilliant? This is the perfect way to mix match one shirt for several unique outfits. Love it, Meg!

Perfume Pedestal

Why not add a little fashion fun to your home? I found this cake stand at Homegoods (heaven on earth) and traded out the teal ribbon it came with for a black ribbon. It's the perfect platform for all my favorite perfumes. 

Shorts that Sparkle

When I stumbled across these metallic shorts at Pitaya in my college town, I knew I needed in my life/wardrobe/closet. I love all things high waisted and all things sparkly so they were a must. I believe in really only showcasing one body part so I went with a modest tied top (from H&M) and platform heels. These shorts would be perfect for a girls night out - it's easy to dance the night away in shorts! 

New Year, New Loafs

My favorite purchase while I was back home in Indiana was these precious calf hair loafers. Can Vero Cuoio make some cute shoes or what? Love the material, love the tassels and love the gold detailing. While it's not pictured, these loafers also have a tiny heel. As a 5'2'' gal, every bit helps.