Cold Shoulder: ASOS

posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2016

 Photos by: Vincent Elejorde 

Jeans and a white top are definitely my uniform of choice. I have to stop myself from outfit repeating on the daily. There's something about the crispness of a white top paired with denim. How can you say no?

Speaking of not being able to say no, the holidays are just around the corner which means stuffing my face and not feeling guilty about it. It's definitely my favorite time of the year!! Lights everywhere and big doses of jolliness. 

Stay tuned for future posts about holiday gift guides as well as how I survive this crazy time of the year (#obsessed).

Life of the Party: Express

posted on: Monday, November 14, 2016

 

Party of one? Not this time! This month I'm partnering with Express and diving into party mode with Express and my best girls Jessi and Racquel to discuss what makes us tick when it comes to getting dressed for a night out. 

I literally have two modes- raggedy tee and sweats or glam with a  capital G. But when it comes to a special event or a night out I tend to run with it because I personally love getting dressed up. But what to wear? We grabbed our favorite Express looks and got ready for a night out. 

One, of MANY, great benefits to being a woman is the endless amount of options we have. It was fun to see the three spins we each had on a night out. Jessi chose an eye-catching silver mini, Racquel chose a maxi with awesome cut-outs, and I opted for a velvet top with a splash of faux fur. All so different yet totally appropriate for a variety of cocktail cheers-ing, dance infused evenings.  

One thing I always keep in mind is to wear what makes me feel confident. It's the best accessory and definitely shows. 

So grab your best girlfriends and get ready to make a scene!

Top: Express
Faux Fur Vest: Express
Earrings: Express
Choker: Express
Pants: Express

Thank you Express for sponsoring this post. 

Hearts On Fire

posted on: Thursday, November 10, 2016

Photos by: Vincent Elejorde

Today I want to discuss one of my favorite things in life: Amazing jewelry! High up on many girl's wish lists in my opinion. 

I got to shoot some amazing Hearts On Fire pieces with one of my favorite people on the planet, Kaitlynn! I am such a huge fan of HOF for many reasons including the fact that their designs and quality are unstoppable. Jewelry is by far the biggest compliment to any great outfit. It can take it from ordinary to extraordinary. Not surprisingly, my obsession with earrings and all things gold has not subsided. Adding these luxe new pieces to my collection is such a dreamy scenario.


 
Photos by: Vincent Elejorde

Kaitlynn and I share the same sentiment that a little goes a long way when it comes to wearing your jewels of choice. As most friendships go, you tend to influence each other's style. Seeing each other so often and being in many of the same places tends to do that. But even with similarities comes differences- I lean more towards gold whereas Kaitlynn is a silver babe. 

But I think we both can agree that when you wear incredible gems, you can't help but hold your head up a little higher. It's like that feeling you get when you find that perfectly tailored pair of pants, figure flattering dress, or skirt that gives you mile long legs. Infectious! 

What are some of your favorite pieces from the HOF collection? I would love to hear your feedback and how your squad's style influences each other!

Earrings: Hearts On Fire
Necklace: Hearts On Fire
Ring: Hearts On Fire
Dress: The Jetset Diaries (similar)
Blazer: The Jetset Diaries (similar here)
Belt: Gucci

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How to Stye Over-the-knee boots: Louise et Cie

posted on: Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Photos by: Champagne

Nothing screams fall quite like the over-the-knee boot. They've been a fall/winter staple for many years and come in all shapes, colors and sizes. This season I am breaking away from my norm of all black everything and going for new shades of neutral sand. I fell in love with this pair from Louise et Cie instantly. 

Over-the-knee boots have been very popular (my closet is no exception) because they add a big dose of drama to any outfit. However, this drama can be intimating so here are some style suggestions you can rock all season long:

+ Blazer dress and metallic earrings
+ Dark skinny jeans, white tee, and cropped leather jacket
+ Bell-sleeve mini dress and denim jacket 

Literally the list can go on for days. One thing to keep in mind when choosing an outfit is balance is very important. If you're wearing something tight up top and showing a bit of skin- keep the bottom half of your outfit loose and a bit undone. And vice versa. It's a winning formula every time. 

Here I styled my Louise et Cie boots with one of my go-to Louise et Cie bags. 

So have fun with this style this season and go for pieces that break away from your norm. It's fun to experiment and play with your look! 

Dress: Merritt Charles
Earrings: Luv Aj
Necklace: Luv Aj
Necklace: Luv Aj

Thank you Louise et Cie for sponsoring this post.

The Frank Effect

posted on: Tuesday, November 1, 2016


Probably the most frequently asked question I receive is how do I take care of my skin. My first response is always I drink tons of water. I feel like I should work for a reusable water bottle company sometimes because I literally beg people to buy one. They will change your life!

Secondly I stress how pretty low maintenance I am with beauty. I want to look good, feel great, but also use products that give me the most bang for my buck...and time. 

Enter: Frank Body

I have been using their coffee scrub for literally YEARS! It's so easy to use and gets away all the dry flakey skin leaving you feeling soft and ever-so-smooth. I love it so much that I even make it a point to bring with me when I travel because even though you're on vacation, your skin isn't!

Along with the coffee scrub, Frank Body has expanded their line to hitting every inch of the bod. My other personal favorite is the Lip Scrub. As someone dealing a lifelong curse of chapped lips, this magic little potion is a dream. It's the perfect size to carry around in my purse and grab whenever my lips need some therapy (which is pretty often). I just scrub over the problem areas in a circular motion, then rinse with warm water. 

BOOM. So soft and so clean, clean.   

Original Coffee Scrub: Frank Body

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