So you guys know I only travel with a carry on, so for fashion week this can really test my limits and skills as a light packer. If you are interested in a breakdown of how I travel with only a carry on check out the post I did for Rome! My techniques are the same, the only difference is that I now take my Andiamo Classico, which is seriously the BEST investment for any traveler.
So on to the looks!
When summer vacation time rolls around destination poolside is in effect! With that said, finding the perfect poolside gear is pretty important to us girlies! We want to feel confident, fashionable and basically like a sunkissed goddess in whatever we will be wearing, so here I’ll be sharing the look I wore to the Hotel Alessandra for a total vacation luxe poolside ensemble.
I wanted one bold color for this look and went with this fiery orange shade and paired it with black and white. My swimmie, coverup, and dress are all from Boohoo, a UK based company I absolutely love! The collection itself consists of 7 pieces and takes you from dinner to swimming to lounging poolside in ultimate summer style!
To make things easy I have linked all of the pieces you need to create these poolside looks and everything is super affordable! – Which is one of my favorite things about Boohoo! They almost always have a sale and their items are of great quality!
Hi friends! I just wanted to share a few favorite statement sleeve pieces I have been wearing on repeat lately, enjoy! P.S. if I couldn’t find my exact pieces I have linked similar. 🙂
This is the cutest little dress for the warm weather! With stripes and a statement sleeve and hem this piece is super girly and adorable! I styled it with rose gold mirrored sunnies, wedges and a bright embroidered clutch.
This outfit is all about the accessories and the sleeves on this top! I tied in the fire coral/orange to the beaded elements on the sleeve and it really pops with the navy and white stripes.
And lastly I wanted to share this cool blue poncho! This look is perfect for summer, yet I know the thought of a poncho or layering piece in the summer seems strange but in a light color and cotton construction, its perfect! I also paired it with white jeans to keep this look light and fresh!
I am currently looking at purchasing a designer bag and wanted to do a little research on affordable models of the most coveted brands. So I have gone through and found a variety of different sized bags so there is something for everyone, and to show that if you are thinking of getting a designer bag, there are many options well under $1000. Perfect for someone saving for their first bag, or just looking for luxury without the steep steep price tag. Enjoy! (hover over each bag, and click on it to shop!)
I am so excited high-waist shorts are becoming more and more available because they are just so comfortable and cute to wear! These in particular are cloth material in a neutral striped pattern. I love the paper bag waist with tie sash and wide leg openings – when shorts fit more relaxed, they look more flattering!
For this fun, sunny day look, I paired these Forever 21 shorts with a vintage button down chambray oxford shirt that was my grandmothers, (similar linked) these super comfortable lace up wedges from Vionic, and my favorite summer bamboo clutch! This look is perfect for weekends and brunch! I just love how light and airy this look is and chambray looks amazing with stripes! For final accessories, I am wearing these lightweight mother-of-pearl style earrings from OSOS and my faux tortoise Quay sunnies!
I seriously do not feel I have a specific style genre I wear all of the time, I think I hop around and try different styles pretty often and one of the easiest colors to try a new style in would be grey or black so here I am going to share with you two looks I wore recently that were super girly and the other is more of a punk glam look. Enjoy!
Flirty and Girly
So I have been receiving so many questions and compliments on this dress over the past month, yes it is a dress not a skirt and top. This layered-look is so adorable with a ¾ length sleeve knit top half and attached tulle skirt. I decided to create an all grey look with faux suede heels, sparkling burst earrings and a shimmering silver clutch. This is such a fun evening look and sort of made me feel like a fairy godmother – lol
Punk Glam
So this look is one of my FAVORITES! I am wearing a Ramones graphic print T-shirt dress, faux suede OTK boots, and a knee length cape. But the real finishing touch to this look is the dark lip. Something about wearing a dark lip to your look adds such edge! With the black palette and over-the-top cape this look is so cool and even dressy!
So as you can see it’s easy to rock any look you put your mind to, and it’s easy to try out new trends and styles when starting with a neutral black or grey palette.
For NY street style I went with red, black and white this season. These two looks were my favorite for comfort and style and the pieces are seriously so transitional! You can create so many looks with these staple pieces!
Look 1 is white leather booties, ripped jeans in a light wash, and a bright red sweater. For accessories I added tights, a knit beret, red lipstick, and a leopard skinny belt. These pieces combine to make a fierce look ready to take on the city.
Look 2 is a completely black and white look constructed of this off the shoulder sweater, fleece lined faux leather pants, black and white booties from ASOS, a faux croco bag, and knit beret. The mix of textures and the contrast of black and white make this look really pop!
I’ve noticed that monthly I get hooked on a certain color and in January it was this rusty red shade. Because of that I wanted to create a quick lookbook to show you some of my favorite pieces in this color and the outfits I created with it.
First has to be this amazing corduroy romper from Boohoo! It is actually offered in a few other colors which I love and sort of want to order as well, but I started off with this color. To create the look I styled, all you need to add is a turtleneck top, OTK boots, sunnies and for fun, a beret!
Next is this little shorty from H&M. The print is what really drew me to this dress. It is just so fun and the material is great! The dress is constructed of a thick stretch material, perfect to keep away wrinkles and provide a flattering fit! So I dressed up this look with heels, my favorite Quay sunnies, and, depending of the temps, this dress can be transitioned by adding a long tan coat and fuzzy blanket scarf.
Some of the cutest finds currently available at Romwe! Check them out for the best current fashion trends at the most affordable prices!
Also, if you are looking for the top I am wearing, I have linked it here, and its only $8!! Enjoy and happy shopping!
I have been wearing so much blush this winter, so I thought I would round up some of my favorites to share with you!
From casual to dressy, blush and light shades of pink can easily be dressed up or down depending on the material or accessory. Here I’m sharing my favorite sweater, dress, and faux fur shawl all in this stunning shade! I’ll show you how I complement blush with prints, textures and other colors to create the perfect look.
Evening
Velvet, faux fur, fringe and floral prints! Yes, that might sound like a lot to have going on it one look, but trust me it works! This drop waist velvet dress from Charming Charlie is absolutely perfect! It is comprised of a lightweight burnout velvet and is fully lined. Since it is a bit chilly I decided to add this luxe faux fur shawl to the ensemble to keep my shoulders warm. It really brings out the floral design and complements the color palette. I paired this with burgundy exaggerated fringe earrings from Baublebar, and olive faux suede stilettos from Urban OG.
Dressy Monochrome
My fave! So this blush metallic beauty is from Express and was actually my New Years Eve pick! The dress is a mini and features defined shoulder pads and a cut out back. I added my shawl to this look as well for a bit of texture and warmth, but decided to add a pop of color with my accessories!
I wanted to add a darker color, so I went with emerald green. Both my clutch and earrings are from Stella & Dot. I love the fringe design and sparkling accents. Everything comes together so well to create a polished look!
Casual
So this blush sweater was one of my favorite Nordstrom sale finds! I have enjoyed wearing it so much this season as it is super soft and so easy to layer. For this look I have paired it with a periwinkle bralette and dark wash denim from Factory Fashion. This is a super effortless look, and is perfect for the weekend.
Blush is such a transitional shade and can easily be paired with so much! I am one to generally purchase staple colors as getting ready in the morning is so much faster, but have noticed lately blush has become one of my staples! It is just such a great color can can really go with anything!