Bricks and Braids

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fashion, trends, style, style blogger, fashion blogger, women's trends, summer style, women's style, diy, diy shirt, farmer's market, sole society, summer sandals, sandals, braids, milkmaid braids, inspiration, classic jeans, jeans, denim, hudson, summer, blog, teen vogueEvery now and then I get a burst of creativity.  This past weekend I was organizing my room and found a box of random fabrics, needles, and threads.  The incentive to not spend extra money on new clothes  {which I seem to accumulate way to easily sans a steady job} and make something new spurred me to sew a new shirt!  I’ve had my eye on this style of tank for a while now and think it is such a flattering and easy to wear cut.  The accentuated armholes and high neckline create a more covered look while bringing more attention to the shoulders and collarbone.  Without a pattern or template, I snipped and sewed away for what felt like the whole morning and by afternoon I was off, out and about, wearing my newest creation.  I kept it simple with classic denim jeans cuffed at the ankle, my big straw tote for all my farmer’s market finds, and my favorite new shoes from the Sole Society + Teen Vogue contest that I mentioned in the previous post! I found hair inspiration from two of my favorite bloggers {Cupcakes and Cashmere and Gal Meets Glam} for the milkmaid inspired braids.  Trying something new can be iffy at first but be completely successful in the end!

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Shirt: DIY à la moi  /  Jeans: Hudson  /  Shoes: Sole Society  /  Bag: from South Africa  /  Bracelets: DIY and gifts from South Africa and France  / Toes: Essie ‘Play Date’

A Shift to New Soles

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Teenvogue, sole society, fashion, style, fashion blog, summer style, summer outfits, sandals, shift dress, kate spade Saturday, tory burch, Mexico, fashion inspiration, style, summer trends 2014, 2014 fashion trends, simple summer outfits, ootd, women's fashion, shift dress, sole society trendsSomehow my wardrobe keeps on growing – most of the time it is my doing, but a couple weeks ago I was surprised by a special email.  Sole Society + Teen Vogue put on a contest where contestants had the opportunity to write about themselves, share an outfit of the day, and hope to be chosen for a week in their office!  Though I wasn’t picked for the grand excursion, I was selected as a runner up and received a generous gift card to Sole Society! Immediately I found myself scrolling through their online site, imagining potential outfits, and somehow came to the decision of two pairs of trendy, summer sandals.  Both are simple, clean, and can go with just about anything, making them winners in my eyes.  Even though I now need to excavate and create larger closet space or hide my excess shoes under my pillows, I want to thank Sole Society + Teen Vogue for the opportunity and my lovely new shoes! I continued the simplistic design of my nude suede sandals by wearing a simple pink shift dress, bright eclectic jewelry, and a studded clutch.  It’s a simple look with loud color and lots of attitude!

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A La Plage

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bikini, romper, vacation, Mexico, getaway, fashion, fashion blogger, beach, crab, best friends, pool, beach, plageI have the tendency to get so caught up in my daily routine that I never realize how much I am in need of a relaxing getaway.  This past week I ventured off to Mexico with my best friend and her family. It was full of snorkeling, fluffy hair from the humidity, fresh fruit, and thunder storms.  Unexpected, memorable, and adventurous!  It was my first time to Mexico and beside from the language barrier, I found that it is the perfect getaway especially because it’s so close to home {at least for us west coasters} I loved experiencing their culture, having an excuse to eat guac and chips for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and being able to lounge by the pool with good company!  On little vacations like these, I always seem to appreciate the little things so much more without a care in the world — reading a book in the sun, the taste of fresh coconut, laughing with your best friend! Getting away from the hustle and bustle of reality helps put life back in perspective.

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Leopard and a LBD

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I always underestimated the versatility and sheer amazingness of a little black dress {LBD} until I found this Topshop creation! I originally bought this for a special event happening a couple months down the road, however I recently have found multiple occasions to wear it.  Inadvertently, this LBD has made getting dressed in the morning so much harder because the possible combinations are endless — tights and booties for winter or an oversized sweater and sneakers for a casual ootd.  A greatly cut LBD encourages a mixing and matching of textures, prints, and colors, while still looking equally great all on its own.  Yesterday’s agenda called for errands and a spontaneous lunch outing with my mom at a petit French café.  My “tennis styled LBD gone military leopard” look ended up perfectly fitting the events of the day.  The high neck and flirty skirt was made cute and casual by juxtaposing an oversized, cut off military vest {which I happened to find for a steal at a second hand fair for a whopping $5} and some funky leopard kicks.  I can’t stop imagining my next perfect combination with my LBD, I guess only time will tell!
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Smart Stripes

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As of late, I feel I have accumulated a little too many clothes.  I have tried keeping to my list of pieces I feel Iike I actually need or need to replace {a new jean jacket, little black dress, etc} but my eyes tend to stray.  The other day I went on my routine shopping adventure and I stumbled upon this cute little Marc by Marc Jacobs dress.  It was definitely not on my list, but somehow I could not pass it up.  There are those times when you slip on a dress, zip it up, look in the mirror, and you just know.  It creates those magical confident feelings deep down inside — like it was made especially for you.  And to top it all off, it combined some of my favorite things —  stripes, polka dots, and sequins! Sometimes, it may not be the smartest buy according to your list or closet needs, but it speaks to your personality.  To me, anything that makes you feel good and boosts your confidence is worth buying.

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Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs  /  Loafers: Cynthia Rowley  /  Sunnies: Tory Burch  /  Hat: From France  /  Bag: Marc by Marc Jacob  /  Leather Bracelet: From France  /  Nails: Essie ‘Pink Daiquiri’

Lovely Finds

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Summer is lovely.  There is an abundance of happiness, bright colors, and beautiful skies!  1.  One of my favorite parts of summer is the seasonal fruit {I am a fruit fanatic to put it lightly}  I am that girl at the farmers market that eats about half her weight in fruit samples! All you need is some oranges, grapefruit, and little bit of herbs to recreate this wonderful citrus fruit salad. Perfect for your next summer BBQ.  2.  Fruit isn’t only for eating. 3.  Flower crowns have gone to the cats.  4. A petit summer voyage to Mexico in less than two weeks! Perfect timing with the current billowy and embroidered shirt and dress trends — check out some of my favorites from Joie! 5.  I love the contrast between dark tresses and bright orange lips.  This is the perfect way to lighten up your look.  6. Just tried this at home DIY Gel Mani! Crossing my {newly painted} fingers that it will last more than a couple days.  I will keep you all updated with the results.

Have a happy start to summer and come back for another daily dose of fashion.

Summer and Sneakers

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Blouse: Diesel  /  Jeans: Diesel  /  Sneakers: Nike  /  Bag: Kate Spade New York  /  iPhone 5c Case: Kate Spade New York  /  Sunnies: Ray-Ban