Trust me when I say these are by far not my best shots but cut me a little slack. These pictures were taken at about 7:30 am the first full day into my vacation and it was already about 140% humidity and 90 degrees out! And as you can tell from the ground, it had just finished pouring out so my hair was not happy with me and I was way too lazy to do my makeup. Plus when you're just heading to the beach it really doesn't make sense to get all dolled up! But I knew I couldn't go on vacation and not take advantage of the beautiful scenery Key West had to offer so I decided to do a few shoots while I was down there despite the elements.
I found this shirt at Forever 21 and fell in love with the shades of blue in it. I honestly didn't think I'd be able to pull the shirt off but I tried it on any way and actually didn't hate it. It's a very lightweight material which was great for walking around on a hot summer day. I originally paired this top with a pair of white shorts (which honestly looks better) but with the rain white wasn't really a smart idea. I really can't wait to wear this top again with white shorts and maybe a pair of cute wedges to dress it up a bit. I love that the peplum makes it so versatile!
top: forever 21 / shorts: hollister co {similar here} / sandals: tory burch / necklace: h&m {similar here} / bracelets: alex & ani {initial, collegiate, best friend}
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Happy Monday dolls! Wow this weekend went by fast! I really think we should have longer weekends so we can feel more recharged on Monday. I always end up doing so much running around that I never feel like the weekend was long enough. Although even if I had an extra day I'd probably still be tired so I don't know if that would really help but it's a nice thought!
I finally bit the bullet and tried out the midi dress trend but instead of doing the flowy midi dress I went for a more form fitting one to see if that might elongate me. I have to admit, I'm not 100% sold on it yet but I don't hate it so that's a plus, right? I found this dress at Forever 21 and I love the print and the colors and you can't beat the price tag. Can you believe this dress was only $10.80?? If I'm going to try a trend I've never tried before and am hesitant about, Forever 21 is the way to go! I love that this dress is perfect for a summer day at work but is fun enough where I'd wear it out to dinner as well. To throw in some extra color I paired it with a turquoise stone necklace and bracelet which added a little pop without taking too much away from the dress. I decided to go neutral on the bag and heels, mainly because I feel like nude heels elongate you even more and I felt I definitely need that wearing a midi dress. What do you think of the midi dress trend? Is it something you'll try or are you waiting for it to go out?
dress: forever 21 / necklace: forever 21 {in store only, similar here} / shoes: aldo {old, similar here} / sunglasses: urban outfitters / clutch: tory burch / watch: michael kors / bracelets: alex & ani {initial, collegiate}, sophie & trey {old, similar here} / lips: smashbox heatwave in electric orange
WOW, how is it May already?!? I feel like this year is flying by! Well Happy May Day everyone!
Is it just me or has Forever 21 been killing it with their stuff lately? If you read my blog regularly you already know I was obsessed with these Jeffrey Campbell Puffer sandals and just had to have them. So I gave in and bought them only to get an e-mail that they were out of stock in my size shortly after placing the order. Not to be deterred I went on the hunt to find these some place else and low and behold, Forever 21 had pretty much an exact replica pair for $100 less! Yup, you read that correctly; $100 CHEAPER than the Jeffrey Campbell ones and they look almost exactly the same! They're actually decently comfortable too! So of course I couldn't just buy one thing if I was placing an order (that would be ludicrous!) so off I went on a hunt for a few other things to make an online order worth it, hence this dress! I think it looks better on the model than it does on me but I still think it's cute. I'm attempting to add more color and patterns to my closet so I figured this was a great place to start (oh yeah, and it's only $16 so it can't hurt, right?). I love the drop waist and the shirt hemline silhouette and the pattern is so fun! Crazy enough, while taking these pictures a crazy storm (the one I ranted about yesterday) rolled in so it went from being a nice sunny day to cloudy and gross out from the first picture to the last! Just a little fun fact for you ;)
dress: forever 21 / sandals: forever 21 / jacket: abercrombie / necklace: forever 21 {old, similar here} / sunglasses: tory burch / watch: michael kors / bracelets: stella & dot, alex & ani, express / lips:
Wow! Can you believe it's December already? Where did this year go? With Christmas being just right around the corner (24 days away to be exact!) I figured I'd do a post on great gift ideas for under $50. These are just a few ideas (I could have made a list a mile long!) but the great thing about these items is that there's something for almost every girl.
1. The thing that I love about these candles is not only do they smell amazing but they sound like a real fire from a fire place when they burn! They're great for cozy nights in when you wish you had a fireplace to relax by - Crackle Burn Candles by WoodWick
2. Monograms and initials are still very in right now so this awesome initial necklace is the perfect addition to any outfit! I love that you can get it in gold, rose gold or silver and they're small enough to be great for every day wear and layering. You can even mix and match and get your initial and someone elses! - Alpha Initial Necklace by Bauble Bar
3. What's not to love about fall/winter nail polish colors? The holiday editions usually include a few polishes with glitter for that extra sparkle as well as gorgeous jewel tones that look great on any skin tone. - Winter 2013 Collection from Essie
4. Kate Spade can do no wrong in my book. She always manages to have classy and timeless pieces. This iPhone 5 case is the perfect example. I may be partial because it's black and gold (and sparkly) but all of her cases are gorgeous! - Gold and Black Jubilee iPhone 5 case by Kate Spade
5. Midi rings are super popular right now. I love the simplicity of the thin chevron rings but they add just enough pop to really make a statement. Chevron Midi Rings from Etsy
6. 'Tis the season to enjoy a nice long and hot bubble bath! With the chilly weather outside nothing is better than coming in and taking a nice hot bubble bath by candle light with a glass of wine. I love the Philosophy bubble bath collection. They smell amazing and leave your skin feeling silky smooth. - Snow Angel Bubble Bath by Philosophy
7. These have become my new staple when I leave the house. With my thin, fine hair I get creases every time I put my hair up and since I go to the gym almost every day it happens a lot. When you're going straight home it's no big deal but if you want to put your hair down after it's so annoying to have a huge dent in it. These hair ties are awesome! Not only are they gentle on my hair, they don't crease! -No Crease Hair Ties from Anthropologie
8. I love scarfs for any time of the year but with it being fall scarfs are more of a necessity than a fashion accessory. The good part is, with these beautiful patterned scarfs they can be both! - Patterned Infinity Scarf from Express
9. This is the perfect all in one makeup product for fall and winter. It highlights, brightens, warms and adds color all in one. And even better? It's perfect for both your face and lips (and collarbone if you're looking for a little something extra) so if you're in a rush it makes doing your makeup easy! - The Multiple by NARS
10. I have a mini obsession with Tumbler cups. I have my UCF one with me almost always (as you can imagine I do the dishes a lot!). This adorable state Tumbler is the perfect addition to any girl's Tumbler collection. It's perfect for holiday travel! - Home Sweet Home Tumbler from Elle & K Boutique
