Laid Back Chic

Glasses: HERE| Earrings: Bauble Bar| Top: HERE| Pants: HERE

Purse: HERE or HERE| Sandals: Jeffrey Campbell

Photography by A. Robinson

I spotted this two-piece leopard print set online a couple of weeks ago, immediately I was totally smitten. I added it to my online shopping cart and purchased it right away --> which is a true indication that the likeability factor was HIGH 😁 You see, normally items sit in my online cart for days....and a number of them are periodically moved to my Wishlist, LOL! 
When this set arrived by mail it did not disappoint, the fit was on point, it looked exactly the way that I envisioned it in my mind- clearly an added bonus. 
I'm partial to the color RED forever and always, it's totally predictable that I opted to pair this ensemble with red sunnies, earrings, lip stain, and sandals😍

Until next time Babes,

Xx

Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice

hat: c/o HERE| scarf: ZARA, old| duster: c/o HERE| dress: Rachel Roy, OLD| boots similar HERE
Photography by A. Robinson

One of the best things about fall: It is the perfect season to master the layering game 😏 Moving to California has truly been an education, long gone are the days that I can simply throw on a heavy winter coat and expect it to cover all the bases. On one day temperatures may topple 85 degrees, but on the very next day - it might barely make it past 60 degrees. Or even better still, how about when the temperature is 75 on Monday, and yet when it reaches 75 on Tuesday it feels remarkably cooler than it did the day before?! Yes, dressing for this season can be such a conundrum, layering up is often most helpful. One thing that I try to keep in mind when employing layers is that I want each piece to be presentable when worn alone. For instance, if I decided to take off the knit duster worn in today's post, I want to be sure that my dress/scarf/hat/boots still go together w/o it 😊 On this particular day it was too cold to find out, but I was prepared in the event that the sun made a surprise appearance and I found myself suddenly feeling like an inferno, LOL!
Can we talk about this fabulous duster for just a minute?! First of all, the color is what caught my attention immediately in-store. I had to ask a sales rep to assist me in finding my size, I was so happy when we located it. This duster is cozy, amazingly versatile, and perfect for fall layering. I forsee its next appearance being with a great pair of denim, a casual top, and perhaps chunky platforms 😉
Until next time,
Xx

Fall Flow

earrings: c/o HERE| one shoulder top: c/o HERE| jeans: c/o HERE| watermelon clutch: c/o HERE| patent leather sandals: old, another option HERE

When Forever 21 reached out to me and asked me to style a few pieces with Fall in mind, I thought it was going to be a challenge. I’m totally still in a summer frame of mind😲 I was wrong Babes-this assignment was a breeze! I found a number of pieces that are great for transitional wear, including this one-shoulder striped blouse. Cold shoulders are all the rage, this number gets an update for Fall with a one-shoulder feature and long sleeves. I decided to pair it with medium wash blue denim jeans plus  pops of red. Red can go with practically any color, but there is something about pairing red with blue that just feels right.

Like it or not, Fall is just over the horizon, soon the days will get shorter, the leaves will change colors and eventually fall off, and in some areas white stuff called snow will fall from the sky!

However, we need not get too far ahead of ourselves just yet 😊 
For now let’s live in the present and fully enjoy the glory  of  S U M M E R 2017!!!

Until next time,

Xx

The New Normal

Sunnies: HERE| Dress: c/o HERE| Handbag: HERE or try THIS| Shoes: Aldo, old

When the weather cannot make up it's mind on whether it is spring, fall, or better yet winter, I love to dive into my sweater dress stash (I store mine in a large decorative wicker basket from Pier 1 and roll them up to save space and alleviate wrinkling). Like seriously from day to day, it feels like we go from spring to winter! In fact, for a number of days it was actually warmer (as in HOT) on the east coast than it was here in SoCal!! 
{{Insert confused face emoji}}
Sweater dresses work really well for me when it comes to fluctuating temperatures - I always want to feel warm! I DO NOT LIKE TO FEEL COLD- EVER! By rotating my collection of sweater dress, I can skip the need to add on layers (unless temperatures drop under 50), I feel perfectly warm w/o a coat, and if temperatures happen to head up unexpectedly (a likely possibility nowadays) I can easily roll up my sleeves- and boom- I'm all set!! This particular body con dress by Calvin Klein has a couple of added style bonuses: cold shoulders + straps dipped in white 😊 You know how I feel about black & white color duos! 💖
I instantly decided that this dress would make an excellent addition to my sweater dress collection. Have you noticed that sweater dress options have evolved over the years? Now you can get them in practically every cut, print/color, and apparently they even sport cold shoulders! I love the variety currently on the market- really- you can get whatever you want AND in an array of sizes 💃Over to you: Are you Team Sweater Dresses or naw?!
Until next time, 
XO

Blushing Beauty

Sunnies: HERE| Top: HERE| Purse: c/o Charlotte Russe| Skirt: Similar HERE| Ballet flats: Nordstrom, similar HERE + another great OPTION

Remember that powder blue beauty that I blogged a few days back HERE? Well, as promised I am sharing how I also styled the same dress as a top 😘 This version of the dress just so happens to be a lovely blush hue  💗 I told y'all blush is having a moment!
Background: This ensemble all started from a pin to my bottomless pinterest account, where I save all things great and aspire to try out just about everything, at least once... I pinned an image with this trending color combination and decided that I'd be sure to style something incorporating this color palette just as soon as the weather broke.
Welp, the weather broke! LOL!
I wore this look out & about + to the office. I received a number of compliments, and was delighted that everyone loved the colors together just as much as I did. One family friend repeatedly told me that I looked like a ballerina... hahahahaha!!!! I didn't agree- but I did take it as a compliment😜
This dress worn as a top or a dress is lightweight and breathable - it was perfect for temperatures that reached almost 80 degrees with brief intervals of cool breezes.
Part two: The skirt is a wardrobe veteran, despite it's bright hue it still shines  like a rock star with NO STAINS!!! See other looks HERE & HERE.
Until next time,
XO

Seeking Spring

Can you believe that the very first day of spring is nearly 70 hours away?! Some parts of the country are still digging out from the wrath of Stella, a storm that dumped a fresh batch of snow on the east coast. Here on the sunny side of the States, we are enjoying a run of mild temperatures. However, temperatures can vary significantly from city to city, as well as when transitioning from day to night.

In an effort to cope with this common inconvenience, I employ lightweight, breathable layers. Today’s ensemble features cotton and a fantastically breathable knit. Although this femme fatale-ish blouse may seem like the star of the show, in reality it is the vest 😉

Vests are a great way to pull an entire look together, not to mention they add in a layer of warmth (which I always appreciate). My favorite features about this vest is the ruffled hem and high-low profile. Don’t miss out on the cohesiveness that a vest can add to your look Babes!

By the way, I snagged this vest via my Gwynnie Bee membership. GB is a great way to try out different styles and trends without commitment - to better learn exactly what works for YOU! I’m working with them to spread the word this month Don’t forget you can sign-up for their services FREE HERE!

Until next time,

XO

Vest: c/o of GB, get a free month of clothes HERE| Blouse: HERE| Necklace: From Kenya
Culottes: HERE (on sale for $17!!!),plus additional options here + here
Suede sandals: HERE (Red is sold out, other options here + here)| Clutch: Kate Spade

Berry Tones

New year, new me? Naw Babes, it’s the same ole me, doting on monochrome color palettes every chance I get ❤ This look features a trio of berry tones and most importantly: Multi buckle velvet shoes!!!!  Have you ever crafted an entire blog post about an outfit knowing good and well that all you really wanted to chat about was the shoes?! As is such with today’s post, LOL! 
This entire look came together per my desire to break in this pair of velvet beauties acquired back in December 👀 Picture the scene: I was short on time, and had a big meeting at work. I grabbed two items that looked close in color and then ransacked my collection searching for matching tights. Alas, I found a pair, grabbed my shoes and the deal was sealed. 
The decision to add my fav fun loving pompoms to the ensemble actually came about the second go around. Is everything better the second time around?! LOL! I love the low heel on these shoes and their comfort factor. I sized up, as round toe shoes tend to run small. Do share, have you snagged a new pair of velvet shoes this season?

Until next time Babes,

XO

Square sunnies: Here| Faux pony skin vest:  Here| Berry colored dress: Nordstrom, similar here
Velvet shoes: Topshop, sold out-similar pairs here & here| Faux fur pompom shoe clips: Here

Slay in Sequins

Stand-out sequins have dominated the runways this year, I love how they have trickled down into almost every style genre and fashion retailer! Yes, no matter which style you choose (there are so many to choose from), now it is easier than ever to brighten up your everyday wardrobe <3 Today’s look provides a perfect example of a quick way to breathe new life into a plain white t-shirt. Add faux fur + sequins of course!!! I can also see this sequins skirt styled with a denim shirt and or blazer, worn in a more conservative setting, say my office…LOL! Stay tuned my dear colleagues- this look is coming to the office really soon :) So Loves, are you styling sequins this season and if so, how?!

Until next time,
XO

Sunglasses: Old, other options here & here| Faux fur stole: Here| White t-shirt: Old| Sequins skirt: Here

Metallic sandals: Kenneth Cole, another option here| Silver clutch: Vintage, another option here & here

Get Schooled

There is no shortage of pompom options this season (see my shoes here), and I am HERE for it all! I snagged this cutie of a baseball hat on a recent trip to Nordstrom. I was too star struck to leave it behind- I mean isn’t the yarn topper just the cutest?! It now has a forever home with me, the best style mom in the area :) I’m not really a baseball hat kinda woman (see here), I had a good time determining exactly how I wanted to style this baby in a way that is authentic to me.

While perusing my closet, I figured now was as good a time as any to debut my very first velvet piece of the year (there is more to come, I promise) – totally cannot believe we’re practically at the end of November already!! This black blazer is one of my wardrobe veteran, I’ve personally owned it for more than 10+ years plus I originally snagged it at a thrift shop. It is such a classic, well made piece, I haven’t been able to part with it – and that really is a good thing : )

Since the weather has shifted yet once again, I happily seized the moment to pile on layers underneath my velvet blazer- adding in a chambray top and striped crop top over it. This chambray top is actually from the Men’s department- I snagged it on a thrift outing because I loved the length of it and an added bonus was that it is Nordstrom brand- which is one of my personal favs. Lesson learned: Don't forget to persue the Men's section from time to time. My destroyed denim jeans are c/o of Cello jeans, I think the olive color is so on trend for Fall! Did you notice that I added in a quick print toss up by way of stripes & leopard?! You know, just for the fun of it!

Welp, that’s all from me Loves, until next time!

XO

Hat: Here| Velvet blazer: Old, thrifted| Strip crop top: Here| Chambray shirt: Old, thrifted| Jeans: Here| Leopard sandals: Similar | Leopard clutch: Similar