Sweater Weather


I'm all about the loosey goosey sweater ... and I've had this one for over 4 years. It's my go to sweater when I want to stuff my face at a thanksgiving feast or go to the theater with my honey. I love comfort and this sweater hits all the marks, it's large like a parachute but has some class with the half turtle neck detail and it's in black which is slimming. Haha! No amount of black can make this sweater slimming so what I like to do is tuck the front part into my jeans so I don't look like I'm wearing a trash bag. My jeans are from my favorite brand Levis and no I didn't buy them ripped, they naturally ripped over time and I stopped wearing them. When the ripped knee became a trend I busted these babies right out. I added some heels and a clear clutch to make this outfit look a little more polished. I recently bought the clutch at Forever 21 and it was under $20.00 I couldn't pass it up. I almost made a clutch like this because I wanted one for the longest time but I got lazy. I'm so happy I found it. My husband ask's me why do I want everyone to see whats in my bag but I explained that people will only see what I want them to see because of the black pouch inside the clear bag. Hope you enjoyed this laid back look. 

XO,
Shirley

Top: JCPenney (old) | Jeans: Levis via JCPenney | Heels: Zara | Clutch: Forever 21


Trends & Your Personal Style


The 70's trend is out in full force with fringe everything, bell bottom pants, lots & lots of suede, & the skinny scarf. Just with everything that makes it's way from the catwalk to the sidewalk it's very important to stay true to yourself when incorporating these trends into your wardrobe. I'm not a big fan of the bell bottom pants because they make my legs look wider than they actually are and who wants added weight to there figure... not this chick over here!! If your style doesn't really vibe with the current trend then pick out a few inexpensive pieces that you can incorporate into your wardrobe like I did here with the skinny scarf and suede boots. A little 70's with a shirt dress and a trench = Shirley's style. Always stay true to what you like and never force anything because in the end you won't feel 100% confident and it will come across. 

XO,
Shirley 

Scarf: Zara | Trench: Foreign Exchange (great options below) | Dress: MNG by Mango via JCPenney | Boots: Zara | Bag: Forever 21 (very similar and affordable here) | Sunglasses: UV Zero via Amazon



Oh My Gaia


I know, I know ... what am I doing wearing a short little dress in the middle of Fall?!?!? Well, in my defense I wore this dress this past weekend on Halloween and it was a very warm day. It's my go to dress when I feel frumpy, bloated, fat, skinny, light and everything in between.  It's the most flattering dress I own and I wish I would have blogged about it sooner. Now, enough about the dress, lets talk about the most unique and perfect bag I own. I first saw this beauty on my favorite blogger Jenny from Margo and Me ... I automatically knew I had to have this bag but my second thought was its  going to be out of my price range because Jenny is a high end blogger.  I decided to check out the company Cult Gaia anyway and the bag was actually super affordable. Every single time I wear this bag I get so many compliments, even random guys will stop and feel the need to tell me what a cool bag I'm wearing. That's when you know you have a winner!! 

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more goodies to come!!

XO,
Shirley

Dress: MNG by Mango via JCPenney | Heels: Zara (old) | Bag: Cult Gaia 


Wraps & Things


I guess I should be happy its finally starting to cool down but to be honest the only thing I like about cold weather is the fashion. I'm so excited to dust off all of my coats and boots because I enjoy being covered up. I still like to show off my legs from time to time but for the most part I dress like an eskimo in 65 degree weather. I'm not exaggerating ... just ask my husband. He thinks I'm crazy! Today's outfit might be reminiscent of an older post called Wrap, Scarf & Blanket but the white snowflake version. I really love the pattern on this wrap, it reminds me a lot of Burberry for a fraction of the price. The key to looking expensive without spending a ton of money is knowing what your looking for... educate yourself on what the expensive brands are making and find similar items. I do this so often and I'm always happy I do because once the fad is over its on to the next fab piece. 

XO,
Shirley
  
Wrap: JCPenney / Belt: Salvation Army / Skort: Forever 21 (old) / Bag: Vanilla Paris / Boots: Zara (similar here)



Splurge vs Save

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As you can tell by the title I'm bringing back my favorite topic... splurge vs save. I had such an overwhelming response with the last one I did a year ago, I thought it would be such a great challenge to find the save to my current splurge. I really splurged on my new Celine Audrey Large sunglasses, $365.00 splurged... ouch that hurt big time but it was worth it! I love the classic style of these frames and how sturdy they feel. I own some gucci sunglasses and those feel so delicate and light weight, I'm always scared I will break them. I found my save sunglasses on Amazon by UV Zero. I mean can we just take a few moments to take in how identical these sunglasses look, well besides the color but you know what I mean. The UV Zero sunglasses feel very sturdy and well made, they don't come with a case but who would expect them too for $9.99 (original price $30.00)??? If you look at them from the front they both have the three dots in almost the same area and they both are pretty much the same size, the only difference between the two is the Celine ones are more boxy at the bottom of the lens while the UV ones are more circular at the bottom. I personally think these are a great save if you love the style of the Celine sunglasses but you don't want to fork out a ton a money. Hope you enjoyed this post and let me know if you'd like to see more "Splurge vs Save" posts!!  

XO,
Shirley



I'm Back!!!

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Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses
Zara Handmade Coat, Zara Wool Coat, Grey Zara Coat, Zara Black Boots, Black leather boots, Zara Tote, Zara Crocodile Tote, Mac Lipstick Diva, Fall Fashion, California, Red Lips, Fall Lip Color, Celine Sunglasses, Celine 41805/S, Celine Paris Sunglasses, Celine Audrey Large Sunglasses

I'm back and ready to share it all again and more! After getting married and moving in with my husband I couldn't find the time I needed to dedicate to my blog. I had a completely whole new life... I struggled tremendously at first because I missed my family whom I used to live with. I love my husband but initially it was not easy to share my personal space with another human being. Sounds selfish, I know. It took me a good two months to feel at home in our little casita and now I couldn't be happier. It's not easy finding a balance when you have a million and one things you want to do but only 24 hours in one day. Well this weekend I finally made time and we got stuff done. 

I live in California where the seasons never change, but in hopeful anticipation of some sort of fall or winter weather I purchased this beautiful handmade coat from Zara. It's become like a ritual... every year around this time Zara makes me think I need a new fabulous coat for the "tremendously cold " winters in California (insert sarcastic face). I always get suckered into it but in the end I've never regreted buying them because they are made very well and will last me for years to come. The key is to get a classic piece in a color that can be worn with almost everything in your closet. What caught my eye initially was the light shade of grey and when I tried it on, the way it laid on my body,  that just sealed the deal. It came with a pretty hefty price tag but when you love something you bite the bullet and treat yourself. Everyone deserves to treat themselves or be treated once in a while with nice things. Now I'm rambling but you get the point. Go treat yourself!! 

XO,
Shirley
  
Top: Mango (Old) / Skort: Forever 21 (old) / Coat: Zara / Boots: Zara / Bag: Zara / Sunglasses: Celine / Lipstick: Mac - Diva



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