I hope ya’ll are having a great weekend so far. My boo + I are relaxing after a busy week but are heading to a water park tomorrow to soak up the last few weekends of summer! I personally can’t wait!! With fall just around the corner, I am starting to think about how to transition summer pieces into my fall wardrobe, starting with my little white dresses.
This gorgeous white midi dress is from online retailer Pink Desert. It retails for under $35 and is the perfect piece to add to your wardrobe to transition from summer to fall. The lightweight material makes it great for layering + it’s length makes it great to wear to the office or for a feminine date night look.
I paired this dress with a classic pair of nude pointed toe pumps. I feel every gal should have a pair of nude pumps because they are just so chic, timeless + match with absolutely everything!
I am LOVING these chic leather cross body bag from Senreve. I discovered the brand on instagram, actually I have been discovering a lot of new brands on instagram lately hehe :p I love Senreve’s quality, price point + versatile styles that can be worn for work or play.
I don’t know about you, but I have been swamped the past few days! My brother’s flight got canceled so that means more family bonding time and less time to work on the blog haha and then the high temps out in LA have been draining, physically + mentally. We went to two amusement parks, Beauty Con, countless tourist sites + much, much more. Honestly, being a hostess with the mostess can be exhausting sometimes, who is with me?! Anyways, a sure fire way to re-center myself and relax is with blogging, so here I am, sharing a new look I love from Simply Be!
When it comes to hot summer temps, I always opt for an easy dress I can dress up or down depending on the occasion. I have always been a fan of chambray or denim since they just look so crisp, clean + easily styled, so this Denim Dress from Simply Be was an instant favorite of mine! It retails for under $60 + comes in a variety of sizes, making it perfect for any body type! Gotta love an inclusive favorite, am I right?!
I have to admit, this was my first time shopping Simply Be and I instantly fell in love. From work wear to night out trends to high fashion looks at a fraction of the price, Simply Be had all of the trends I was craving, in inclusive sizing + for a great price. I call this a win/win!
I styled this dress with my go to essentials for summer. My trustee Louis Vuitton Pouchette Metis + Cork Heels! I LOVE these shoes, no joke, I wear them constantly because they are so comfortable and match with everything. From denim shorts to skirts to dresses to jeans, these heels are a MUST for the summer.
I always think investing into a nice bag that will last you forever + match with everything is a great ‘tip to live by‘ haha so if you are looking to invest in a designer bag like the one I am wearing, check out my tips here!
My necklace is from Miriam Merenfeld. I love her initial pieces for everyday wear. I think layering delicate pieces is such a fun trend and I am absolutely loving her styles!
My personal favorite is this Lariat Initial Necklace, I love the lariat style to dress up or down for a night out!
I hope your week is off to a great start! I am prepping for a busy weekend ahead filled with photoshoots (and my first ever video shoot – eek I am super excited but also nervous hehe :p). The blog is growing more + more day by day which is amazing! I get to work with killer brands + create fun content for all of you! If you are new here or are still simply learning more about me, my style is filled with fun ‘Pops Of Color’ + girly accents. Whether it’s a flirty skirt like I am wearing here or a sassy dress, the girlier the better!
This rings true for today’s outfit. The unicorn trend is all over the place lately and when I saw this colorful fringe cardigan from Olive and Pepper, I knew I NEEDED it! It’s fun, sassy + is great to style with a plain white tee + a pair of jeans, or with a skater skirt + heels like you see here.
Versatile pieces that can make a statement + be styled multiple ways are always a WIN in my book. Another WIN about this cardigan? It’s price! It retails for just $48– I mean you can’t beat that!!
Here I styled the cardigan with a basic white chiffon camisole + one of my favorite pink skater skirts. I live for skater skirts because they are great for work or play and are flattering on almost every body type!
Both of these pieces are essential for every gal’s wardrobe…sometimes building your closet is all about stocking up on basics you can mix + match.
My heels are another basic I think every gal should stock up on since they are so versatile for any occasion. I love a classic white ankle strap heel…they make your foot look great, show off that new pedicure + are simple and sexy.
My bag is also from Olive and Pepper. It’s an instant summer hit that everyone is wearing! Plus it looks like the Cult Gaia bag for a fraction of the cost!
Spring is in full swing + one trend I can’t get enough of is POLKA DOTS! Ok…to be honest, I always loved polka dots…year round haha so spring is no exception! But polka dots on an off the shoulder blouse is even better. White jeans is also my signature go to for spring so pairing it with polka dots + a brightly colored pump really seals the deal!
I got this polka dot off the shoulder blouse from Mod Cloth a few months ago but I found a few similar styles below (all under $50).
My white jeans are from Old Navy and are currently on sale for 40% off! (That’s what I love about Old Navy…there is always a sale :p)
How cute is this bag?! Camera bag that legit looks like a camera…isn’t it perfect?
I had to stand out a bit with a pop of color so why not red? I feel like red matches with polka dots perfectly!
It’s official…I am 26 today + although I am another year older I am still a kid at ♥ so I am celebrating my birthday at the most magical place on earth – DISNEY! Spending my birthday with my partner in crime AND Mickey + Minnie, could life get any better? I think not hehe 😉 People have always said your mid-twenties into your thirties are your best years because you begin to feel comfortable with the skin you are in, you stop taking shit from people + you learn more about yourself each + everyday. Well I always learn new things everyday + every year I feel a bit wiser but this year…I truly found happiness + what my aspirations, goals + dreams are in life.
This year was a big one for me.
I found my best friend + partner in crime, we went through being long distance while he was away in London, I actually traveled outside the country to visit him, we went to Paris – one of my dreams, I bought my first Chanel (in Paris) + my first Mercedes, I landed my dream job doing what I love working from home, connecting brands with perfectly paired influencers AND I am now celebrating my birthday and anniversary in Orlando having the time of my life. I must say…this year, life has been pretty damn good.
So what have I learned from becoming another year older (and hopefully another year wiser) :p Well, I have a few things..
One:Never take shit from anyone…seriously. Whether it is your family, friends, boss etc. Stand strong, stand up for what you believe in + stand up for your morals + what you feel is right. As you get older, you don’t just sit + take it, you strive for more, you stand up + want to be heard + respected, you want to be YOU.
TWO:Take care of yourself, put yourself first. This means whether it comes to your health, happiness or anything else, you must put what is best for you above whatever else is happening in life. I used to over extend myself + never say NO to any project or event etc. Now I learned that me being worn out + exhausted isn’t doing anyone any good, so I make sure to balance + take time for me.
Three:Never take life too seriously.I used to be a notorious worry wart. I had anxiety over absolutely everything + it stopped me from feeling 100% confident with who I was + what I was doing. What changed this? As corny as it sounds…my relationship. I used to think what people thought of me + my relationships were more important than what my thoughts or feelings were. Fast forward a year later I traded in fancy dinners for Wednesday half price games at Dave & Buster’s + would rather spend my weekends relaxing watch South Park than being out + about every second of the day. It’s funny how once you get older you learn more about yourself + what truly makes you happy…this year, that was my number ONE lesson in life. Sometimes what you think will make you happen doesn’t + instead life surprises you with plans that make you wonder what you were missing out on in life before!
