Today I want to share my new found love with the Who What Wear x Target collection. I never really knew what to expect when I heard about the new collab but I was surprisingly impressed with the line. Of course with any line there will be some hits and misses but for the most part this line does an amazing job of creating very high end looking pieces at very affordable prices. This black top took my breath away from the moment I saw it and I prayed to the fashion gods that it looked as good on as it did on the hanger and it looked even better!! I was so obsessed with the look and fit of this top I bought it in white too! I seem to do that a lot with the WWW collection because the line is just that good! Don't take my word for it ... next time you go to Target try on a few pieces and see for yourself. Like anyone needs an excuse to go to target ;)
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Have you ever tried any of the Who What Wear clothing line at Target? If so what are your thoughts? Do you love it just as much as I do?
These shoes are such a great dupe that I highly doubt anyone will know the difference. They are made out of leather and have a 3 inch heel which makes it a perfect everyday shoe. As I'm writing this I have already worn these heels 3 times and they really are so comfortable. If you have a wide foot I would go up half a size because the toe box is a little tight. Once you've worn them a few times the shoe will mold to your feet. If you have any other questions regarding these heels don't hesitate to ask below.
It's finally here!! The year of blush pink on everything, from heels to accessories to clothing. It's taking over the world and I'm enjoying every second of it! I've always loved the color pink, some shades more than others but this years pink is just perfection. It adds a soft femininity to each and every piece, while adding a subtle pop of color to any outfit. I decided to go on pink overload today because I just had to share some of my favorite light pink pieces.
Can we just have a moment for this blush pink bag! I mean how perfect is she!?!?! I was casually strolling through Macy's and I spotted this beauty from across the store. I didn't even come to shop that day, I had come to pick up a phone order I placed at Banana and get my watch adjusted at Macy's. I looked at my husband and told him I had to have it! I think Calvin Klein out did themselves when they made this bag. The shade of pink is so appealing to the eye <maybe just my eye> and its the perfect size for a casual everyday bag. I have worn this bag over 10 times and it still looks as good as new. It comes with a small detachable pouch that can be used on its own for a night out or you can use it the way I use it which is to keep my card holder, lipstick and coin purse. I use that detachable pouch in all of my bags because I always know where my important items are located. If your a big bag lover like me, you know the struggle of trying to find something small in a sea of useless crap.
Does It Get Any Better Than Blush Pink Heels??
Have I died and gone to shoe heaven?? I just wore my nude ones two posts ago and yes I have one other color you haven't seen yet!! You maybe asking yourself, why does she have so many colors in the same heel? Firstly let me say I have issues, but secondly I love theses heels so much. This is the epitome of summer all in one strappy chunky heeled shoe. I walked blocks and blocks and blocks in Long Beach on a hot summer day and I had no blisters or rashes from the straps. Forget the incredibly uncomfortable Louboutins and get your self a pair or two of these Steve Madden Christey heels. I promise you won't regret it!!
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Can Long Beach get anymore breathtaking? One of my favorite places to walk around and take in the views of the ocean and the palm trees lining the streets. Truly a beautiful city! What's your favorite color this summer?
When I was younger I used to look at the endless amounts of clothes hanging in my closet and I would get intimidated and overwhelmed on the daily. I would gravitate towards the same t-shirt and jeans because it guaranteed my comfort and I guess it was just a habit by then. When I would try to put new outfits together I would put on everything in my closet and end up with my usual go-to comfy outfit. It really was a struggle! I want to share some tips that have helped me avoid these issues and helped me look put together with minimal effort.
The key to looking put together is knowing what looks good on your body!! For instance, I know that off the shoulder tops accentuate my shoulders and neck area which is why this blog will contain lots and lots of off the shoulder pieces this summer and probably all the time! Some women may find their legs to be their best attribute so they will definitely want to wear shorts and skirts whenever possible. When I had gained weight I knew loose clothing would be my best friend but I still wanted to look fashionable and chic so I chose to enhance my look with accessories!! This will definitely vary from person to person and if you can't figure it out just look at pictures of yourself in different outfits to come up with a conclusion.
Grooming
I feel really strongly about this subject!! I genuinely believe that a quick 5 minute shower makes such a difference in your appearance. When I'm in a rush I don't wash my hair. If my hair is too oily I will add a little bit of dry shampoo to my roots and then proceed to put it up in a ponytail which takes all of two seconds. If I want to polish up the look a little more, I will curl the end of my ponytail and add some hairspray for the hold. Ladies don't forget to lotion up because its key to having smooth glowy skin!! My current favorite is Nivea Essentially Enriched lotion in the blue bottle because it has brought my skin back from looking dry and scaly to looking nourished and healthy.
Makeup
I can't live without makeup, specifically mascara & blush!! When I'm in a rush I make sure I apply mascara to make my eyes subtly pop and blush to add a little color to my face. It really enhances your au naturel look! If you don't have any time for mascara then I would throw on a nude lipstick or matte lip cream to define your lips and some sunglasses. Now your done and ready to conquer the day!
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I'm not a pro by any means but these tips have helped me tremendously. I would love to hear if you have any tips to add to this post or have you ever used any of these tips in your everyday life?
It's the first week of July if you hadn't noticed and therefore I am happy to say we have slipped into normal summer weather. Here in LA we had a few weeks of on and off heat waves where all you wanted to do was live in your birthday suit because anything more than that was just torture but I'm happy to report we are back to tolerable warm weather. I thought it would be the perfect time to share my 3 key pieces for summer 2016.
Off The Shoulder Obsession
If you know me you know I have been into off the shoulder everything since I can remember but this summer the off the shoulder trend has taken my wardrobe to a whole new level. To say I'm obsessed is an understatement!! I remember not too long ago I would struggle to find any off the shoulder pieces worth adding to my collection so I turned to the next best thing which was making my regular tops into off the shoulder creations by stretching them out and sometimes ripping them slightly to fit around my shoulders. I know, it was a little tacky but it quenched my thirst for OTS (off the shoulder) tops!!
In search of an OTS top I found a few gems while browsing through BooHoo's website and I decided to take the plunge and order something from a website I'd never ordered from before. It paid off big time because I found this beautiful blue plaid top with a stiff collar that embodied everything I'm currently lusting over. I love how long and flowy it is and the collar around the shoulder's is a modern twist on an old classic. The blue plaid gives it a comfortable and relaxed look that can either be dressed up or dressed down or dressed in between like I did here. I loved this top so much I decided to order the top in black and nude too. If your loving this trend as much as I do stay tuned to the blog as there will be plenty of more OTS tops to come!!
Like I even need to explain why block heels are a must have this summer! I love a stiletto heel like the next girl but this summers biggest trend is the block heel. Block heels are the perfect way to stay on trend while staying true to comfort. Girls who don't like to suffer in the name of fashion are eating this trend up and you should too because it looks good and gives you some height which is always a good thing!! Lets be comfortable this summer and opt for some block heels!!
Heels: Steve Madden
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Aviator Sunglasses
One of my favorite trends of all time are aviator sunglasses and when they are oversized and pink they are just perfection. I'm currently wearing the Quay x Desi Perkins collaboration and at first I didn't think I needed another pink aviator because I currently own a few but I saw these sunnies on Desi and she made them look so good I couldn't help purchasing some for myself. It was so hard to find these to say the least and I kept searching until I found a shop in Australia that had them in stock. Let me say they were worth the search and wait because they look extremely high end and they are heavier than I expected them to be. They are very sturdy and made of exceptional material. It's the best $50.00 I've spent in a long time!!! I fell hard for High Key Gold that I had to purchase them in black too!! I'm sure you've all heard that they are sold out everywhere but don't fret because Quay Australia will be relaunching them in September 2016 and they will be adding a new color to the mix. I can't wait until they reveal the new color!!
Fun Fact: I used to go to high school with Desi and it's been so inspirational to see her grow as a makeup artist and her success is well deserved!!
Sunglasses: Quay x Desi Perkins High Key Gold
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Let me know what your "can't live without" trend is this summer!! Do any of these pieces make it on your must have list?