Ya’ll I am so excited to be back in LA after a hectic week in NYC! While I love the Big Apple, I was so busy I didn’t even have a moment to rest, blog or handle just about anything other than the tasks at hand so being back home is a great feeling BUT while I was in NYC I did shoot some amazing content including this pretty in pink look from REVOLVE!
As you know, I love a good Pop Of Colorso when I spotted this Lovers + Friends Dress from REVOLVE I instantly fell in love with it + knew I needed to have it! I headed down to SOHO + while I didn’t do a lot of shopping I did do a lot of photo taking haha The bright design of the dress paired perfectly with the chic cobblestone streets of SOHO.
I love the color pink, it just brightens up an entire look, makes me smile + most importantly makes me feel good. Life’s too short to not embrace + love who you are, what you are wearing + how you are feeling. This past shoot in NYC made me fall in love with the city again + also made me reminisce on how far I’ve come from the young gal attending college + interning in NYC.
It’s always good to see where you came from to help you envision where you are going!
I’m off to NYC today for a week filled of work, photoshoots, seeing friends + family and of course spending some time at my favorite spots in the Big Apple! Whether I am in NY to visit family, have meetings or shoot new content, I always love being back in the city that never sleeps, my true home. I’ve been living in LA for over 5 years now but it stills feels like just yesterday that I was living and working in New York where I was born + raised. I will forever have a NY personality (I am totally impatient, loud, I hustle + I don’t take no for an answer haha) and when I first moved to LA my east coast personality definitely took people by storm.
I am a firm believer that if you can make it in NY you can make it anywhere + that my NY roots contributed to the success I’ve been having even here in LA. NY is a city that allows you to dream, allows you to be who you want to be, achieve your goals + experience new things each and everyday. I learned so many key life skills and career skills from my time in NY + each time I return back I reminisce about my early years in my career, my college years + how far I’ve come…
One of the many things I love about NY is that you can truly be as fun + crazy as you want to be. I love mixing feminine vibes with uptown chic styles, my ultimate style icon being Carrie Bradshaw (as if that weren’t already obvious haha :p) I always wanted to get some fun photos with the famous yellow NYC cabs so last time I was in the city I did this shoot + all of my SATC vibes came to life!
My yellow off the shoulder bodysuit + black tulle skirt are both Amazon finds. I love shopping Amazon when I have specific pieces in mind because it is so easy to just search, find + get what I am looking for right away!
I actually bought this skirt + bodysuit in multiple colors so I mix and match the pieces all the time. These pieces are great to dress up with heels or even make them casual with a moto jacket and sneakers.
I kept my shoes and bag classic. I love this black Chanel Flap Bag + bring it with me everywhere I go – especially NYC for business meetings or nice dinners. My heels are classic black patent leather pumps, a pair every gal should have for work + play.
I also pulled the look together with one of my signature Gucci belts, this pearl one which pairs perfectly with the feminine details of the tulle skirt.
Now I am off to the Big Apple…have a great weekend ya’ll!
I didn’t think it would be possible to combine some of my summer favorites into fall but…I did it. I love wearing pastel hues year round (dark colors aren’t really my thing…they have their time and place don’t get me wrong but right now…I am loving some lighter colors to embrace the fall season so here we are! I am loving this dress from Red Dress boutique and ladies you must get it! It comes in a variety of colors and it fits pretty true to size – plus you can style it a variety of ways season to season.
I styled this dress with a white Gucci belt. I searched high + low for this beauty and finally scored it from MyTheresa! I discovered MyTheresa and instantly fell in love because there is FREE shipping and NO TAX since they are based in UK.
I also tied the look together with the trendy hairband of the moment…pearl ones! I stocked up on these ones from Amazon + they are great to style with any look so I bought them in every color to mix and match.
I am OBSESSED with this floral Gucci bag. I scored it on major discount and have been wearing it ever since. It’s a great size and with the pop of floral it makes it a great bag to make a statement with whatever look you are wearing. In terms of an investment, this bag is definitely worth it since it is sturdy and amazing quality!
I have been on the hunt for white boots and I finally found some cute ones with this pair. If you are still on the hunt for great fall boots, be sure to check out my Fall Boot Guide HERE.
ICYMI I rocked this leopard skirt on the blog a few weeks ago but I brought it back to show how I can style one piece in so many ways no matter what the season…case and point? This leopard skirt styled for fall into winter with the right accessories like I did here. That’s what I love about style + fashion…outfits can be styled so many different ways by switching up a few key pieces. Whether it be accessories, shoes, sunnies, additional layers etc one outfit can be changed so many different ways with a few additions 😉
I LOVE this leopard skirt for so many reasons. 1. I majorly love leopard right now + 2. It is a great piece to wear year round because of it’s lightweight design and tiered look. It is such a signature piece that will last you quite a while which is something I look for when shopping all the time.
Just like the summer look, I styled this skirt with a cropped white sweater but here I layered over a black faux fur vest paired with a Gucci pearl belt to really make a statement with an otherwise simple look.
I LOVE faux fur vests for fall into winter. They were my go to while I was in NY as opposed to coats this way when I went from the warm subway to the cold NYC streets I still kept the right amount of warmth.
As for my shoes + bag…the bag was a deal my boo + I snagged on Yoogi’s Closet. We recently got into the concept of flipping handbags…ok let me explain haha
My boyfriend + I love watching HGTV and DIY network where there are a ton of shows of people flipping houses, so I thought hmmm I know the best handbag repair business in the US (PurseRehab based here in Malibu) + I am great at spotting designer deals so with that combination, why don’t I flip bags? Get a great deal, fix them up to their brand new state + sell ’em.
We are beginning this experience now so we shall see how profitable our venture ends up being, BUT this bag is one of the first ones we are going to flip. I love the black + gold detailing, it’s a rare style and with that said I couldn’t find the exact bag but if you want to buy the one I am wearing message me! Otherwise I have linked to some similar styles below.
I’ve been crushing on white boots for a while now + found these perfect ones on clearance from Nordstrom Rack but am linking to some similar options below. I feel like you can never go wrong with white boots…they match with everything, look chic as can be + these ones in particular are super comfortable.
What a week it’s been! I am currently recouping from a busy weekend + week as I am cuddled up on the couch down Nyquil trying to get over being sick from all the traveling. This sparkly look was shot over the weekend when I was in Vegas speaking at The Influencer Lab blogger conference where I was alongside other amazing boss babes sharing all about my blogging journey, career path + more. It was a surreal feeling. I sat there wanting to cry tears of joy as I looked out into the audience where my team (yes my team haha nuts right?!) was sitting and my boyfriend was standing in the back snapping pictures as I was talking away about what got me to that exact moment of speaking about my life to these aspiring influencers, marketers + more.
It was a moment I have forever dreamed of. I love sharing about how I got to where I am with others + to be able to inspire other entrepreneurs in the making makes me feel like a mini Mark Cuban (Shark Tank is my obsession hehe :p).
It’s been 7 years since I started my blog and 8 years since I began working in the digital marketing space…years later being able to share my journey with others was an amazing feeling + made me feel all sorts of sparkle from the inside out.
That brings me to the stand out look I rocked in Vegas…because you know when in Vegas you better bring on the gltiz + glam hehe 🙂
I was lusting after this dress ever since it first popped up on my IG feed a few weeks ago + while it’s a bit pricey I figured it’s Vegas, it’s my first speaking engagement, I may as well go big (otherwise go home right haha) so I invested + bought this Retrofete Gabrielle Sequin Wrap Dress. I felt like a sparkly disco ball + honestly loved it, life is definitely too short to play it safe so live it up + make a statement.
I paired this dress with sparkly pumps from Manolo Blahnik because clearly the dress wasn’t enough sparkle hehe :p I built this outfit from the shoes up. I scored these beauties on sale from Saks Off Fifth (ICYMI my post on finding designer deals for less highlights how I find great buys like these Manolos) and when I bought them months ago I knew they would be perfect for this occasion. When you feel like you look good, your confidence just exudes.
As for my bag, this was definitely a last minute buy haha While my dad was in town visiting last week we headed out the the Palm Desert Premium Outlets + I went into store after store looking at various pieces and each time I walked out of every store not loving anything…my dad even made a comment saying ‘wow I don’t think I have ever seen you come out of so many stores without buying a single thing‘. Well he must have jinxed me because then I walked into Valentino, saw this bag + died and went to heaven…BAM bag found + I had the biggest smile on the rest of the day.
It’s my first Valentino bag + it definitely doesn’t disappoint. I love the hot pink color, the convenient size + the versatile way to wear it either as a crossbody bag, shoulder bag to top handle bag…the options of how to wear it make it the best go-to bag. It was one of those bags that you see it + you just know it was meant for you 😉 Like love at first sight, bag edition haha
Besides loving my outfit, one of the best parts of this past weekend was just the feeling I had that I made it. I envisioned speaking on a panel forever + while it was a small accomplishment to some, to me it was huge + it is what gives me the drive to continue to strive for more + never settle. My new slogan…Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It ♥