Cabin Fever!

Sad to say it has been a while since my last blog, but I am back and ready to bring some really great ideas! It's also one of my resolutions for 2014 to get back in the grove!!

Today I am bringing you a cabin fever meets glam look. I wanted to bring a little sparkle to a tradition winter look. I did this by adding one of my fav necklaces, I love the ultra feminine glamour of the necklace against the rustic feel of the flannel shirt. I also loved the sequin detail already added to the collar, I paired this shirt with a khaki color, skinny denim. I added a chocolate leather jacket, that has a great silhouette with the little peplum detail which again helps add a feminine touch to what is usually an edgy piece. Then I finished my look off with a heeled work boot type shoe, again taking this more masculine piece and adding a heel is just up my ally!  

Don't be a afraid to mix it up! 

More Fall Pieces Incorporated- Leather Skirt and Suede Booties

Over the last two days I have incorporated a few more fall pieces into my outfits, and just wanted to show you in hopes to inspire you on how you too can achieve this!!

9.25.13
This was yesterdays outfit just didn't have time to post, it was also Day 17 of the Necklace Challenge!
I went with a grey leopard, shift dress (Forever 21) and paired it with camel, suede booties that I have from last season. The camel color is a great color for a shoe as it can be paired back to almost any other color! I chose this art deco inspired necklace (Casa Guero) because I wanted a pop color and love the color combo of grey and red!

9.26.13
This is today's outfit, I started the outfit with the black faux leather skirt (Forever 21), since it is now fall I just couldn't wait to wear some of my leather pieces! Now, because it is still relatively warm here in SA, I paired my skirt with a just a plan V-neck tee (Target). I tried tucking in the tee but didn't like that you could see the extra material, and rather then just let the t-shirt hang out, I rubber banded the back, then tucked the extra into the rubber band (you can see the detail shot). For shoes, I went with my fav of the moment, while I can still wear them (Sam Edelman).
I finished off the look with this fabulous new necklace (DAY 18-Necklace Challenge) I just received from my favorite place to get accessories.... Carinos-by Eydee!! I am loving the color, and the chunkiness of the necklace, but because it is made of rope it is super light and does not weigh down my neck. You have to check out her pieces, I will be showcasing more on the blog in the next coming days!

Fall Fashions in a Warm Climate!

I am very excited that we are now officially into fall! Although, here in SATX I am sure we will not feel the true weather effects until sometime next year, but we still have to try and incorporate fall pieces.
Below are some ideas I have on how I have done this over the last few days.

Look 1- Outfit was from last Thursday, I was going for a Feminine Rocker look (didn't get a chance to post it), this was also Day 11 of my necklace challenge. The basic idea here is fall means.... LAYERS! but if you live in a warm weather climate this might be hard to do. However if you take your spring/summer dress and layer it with a fall vest, which typically is not as hot, you still get the layered look without all the heat that comes with it. I chose to layer with my black leather studded vest, I also like that it helps to EDGE up the look !!

Look 2- Today's outfit and Day 15 of my Necklace Challenge! The first idea with this look, is that it is time to pull out the boots! However, again in the warmer weather this is a little more difficult. That is why the booties work best during this transition time, you can pair them again with a dress that you wore during the spring/summer time and have the fall element in your look. Later, once it actually gets cooler, you can throw some tights under that dress and add leather jacket, and still use the booties!
The second idea with this look, add a fall lipstick color to instantly update your look. The one that I am wearing today is MAC Rebel, and truly is a lipstick I only wear during the fall.
As for my necklace today, I am rockin' another fabulous Carinos by Eydee piece! (click here for link to her Facebook)


Start incorporating those fall pieces!!

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LOOK 2

Studded Skirt-Military Edge

It is Day 10 of my Necklace Challenge (I am wearing a different necklace everyday for 30 days) and for my overall look today, I went with a little Military Edge.
I started with my black and gold, stud skirt (Forever 21), then I picked out my camo print top (Zara). It has been awhile since I rocked any camo, so it made me happy to put this on today! Then, to help pull my look together I add my black and gold belt that was recently purchased (Ann Taylor) and my gold strappy heels (Chinese Laundry).
As for my necklace, my first thought was to wear my Carinos by Eydee, gold, triple chain necklace, but I wore that on day 3. I knew I still wanted a statement piece, and that is when I found this little number (Sam Moon)!! I love the girliness of the color with the hard/edginess of my outfit, I helps to brightness things up and not be so dark.  I added gold bracelets and my Nars Heat Wave lipstick, to complete the look!

Black and White-Geo Print

I am sure that most of you have seen that Black and White continues to be a huge trend, even on the runways of New York Fashion Week for Spring 2014! If you have not already embraced the trend you should try it, because clearly it is here to stay for a little while and it is super easy.

Today, I am showing you a really simple way to dress in this trend, I started with a geometric print pair of pants that my parents picked up for me while on their European Holiday! You might notice this is the second item of clothing I am saying this about (see Members Only Jacket post), so really it was my mom doing the picking out and my dad doing the paying for, but you can see the my mom has excellent fashion taste!! I then paired the pants with a color block, black and white sheer button-up (Forever 21). I chose to not go with a cami under, this is not something I normally do, but because the lower half of the blouse was black and I was wearing a black bra it was hard to really see all the way through and I felt it was tasteful enough. I like the showing of a bra under a sheer top when done right, best bet here is go with darker colors, and match the bra to the color of the top. I accessorized my look with my gold bottom, black heels (Enzo Angiolini), my skinny gold belt and black/gold jewelry. Lastly, I chose to go with a fab red lipstick (Nars-Jungle Red)....I feel black and white just screams for a pop of RED!!

It is Day 9 of my Necklace Challenge!! Today I chose a black and gold, art deco inspired necklace (Forever 21) that I wore on the top of my collar, so that the necklace stood out more. I have never really been able to do the bib necklace thing because for me buttoning that top button just really drive me nuts (I don't know why, I love the look on other people but hate it on me), so this is my play on that idea.

How can you rock the black and white?!?

Philip Lim Sweater

Hope you are all coming off a great weekend!

I wanted to show you my new leopard print Philip Lim sweater that I purchased this weekend from the 3.1 Philip Lim for Target line. I loved the print, colors and the fact that the sleeves and back of the sweater are silky material. I choose to pair it with a cobalt blue haram pants, that helps to pull that color from the print on the sweater. If you have not checked out the collection you must, if it is still available at your local Target, I think a lot of places have sold out.

It is also Day 8 of my necklace challenge, I went with a really simple gold necklace as to not to take to much away from the print of my sweater. Also, today I went with flats due to the fact that it was rainy here today and I did not want to risk taking a spill on the slick grounds.

I will post my pics for days 5, 6 and 7 later this week, so stay tuned!

Girly Edge....Day 4

Today I am showing you how to mix girly lace fabric with some edgy accessories and it is Necklace Challenge Day 4!!

You can see that I have paired my Emerald Green lace dress with a black studded belt that reads as super edgy, this belt actually belonged to my great aunt who, as you can see from this accessory alone, was a true fashionista!
I added a Silver Chain Necklace that ties into a bow, I feels this help to pull together the girly edgy combo, you have edginess of the chain and the girliness of the bow. I also wore all silver rings and arm candy, and finalized my look with a pair of Sam Edelman Lorissa heels! These, I think, are my most fav pair of shoes, I am totally in love with the rhinestones, studs and spikes on the heel and that fact that it is on a Nude color again creates that girly edge!

Members Only Jacket

Well today is Day 3 of my Necklace Challenge, I am going to be wearing a different necklace everyday for the next 30 days. Today I went with one of my most favorite necklaces and one that I wear a lot so it is going to be hard to not repeat this one.
The necklace is a Carinos-by Eydee (click to see her Facebook page), my dress I received as a gift from parents, they bought it for me from Italy while on their European holiday, I love the cobalt color, you will continue to see this color in fall. As you can see I paired it with a black and white Members Only Jacket that I just bought yesterday (Marshalls-$25), I am so excited about this jacket, they are back in style people so if you have an old one pull it out! I also, love the color combo of the cobalt blue with black and white. I again wore my mixed metal Sam Edelman heels (see Necklace Challenge post) and lots of mix metal jewelry!

Don't be afraid to pair a casual/sporty layer piece with dressier items, it is a great way to update your usual look and is a big thing right now in fashion, that I think is here to stay.

Day 2, plus Black and White

Well, it is Day 2 of my necklace challenge, and today I went with a little number that I have had for a while. (Forever 21) You will see that I chose to go with a completely neutral color palette of black, white, and gold! I am seeing that black and white is going to continue to be a strong color pairing for this Fall and even into Spring 2014, I have been keeping up with NYFW!!

My harem pants are ones I have posted about before (Nordstrom Rack) but today I paired it with just a simple black v-neck (Target $10). I am telling you I am really loving this t-shirt thing right now (see past postings), it is just so simple to wear!!
I just added a few additional pieces of gold jewelry (rings, bracelet and watch) to complement my necklace! I chose to go with my hair up because if the weather here in San Antonio, it has been raining off and on all day.

Necklace Challenge!!

Here we are, the start of another week!!  Hope you all had a great weekend!

This weekend I was looking at some of my jewelry, and thought that I really should where more the of the TONS necklaces that I own, I tend to pick up the same ones. SO, I am giving myself the challenge to wear a different necklace for the next 30 days!

Below, is the necklace that I am wearing today (Forever 21- old) I paired it with a fairly new skirt that I recently purchased from Nordstrom Rack (roughly around $15). It is a good end of summer piece and something that I will be able to transition into fall with tall boots and layer pieces. Today I paired it with an olive button-down that has some brass stud details (Marshalls-$?), along with my Sam Edelman mixed metal heels, I also recently purchased (Piperlime-$65, click here for link).

Stay tuned for a new necklace everyday for the next 30 days!!

Hello Again!

It has been sometime since my last post :( but I am back!

I wanted to share my outfit of the day with you, I LOVE pairing a plain tee with a dressier item. (If you look at some of my past posts you probably already know this!)

Today I paired a White V-neck Tee (Target $9) with a pair of Wide Leg Silk Trousers (Ann Taylor $30-SALE!!), both items purchased this week. I really liked the print on the pant, as well as the overall silhouette! Now, because they are a bit longer I made sure to go with a little bit of a higher heel (4"-Kenneth Cole already owned) to insure the pants did not look to long on me, and actually I feel like because the pant hits almost right at the ground, my legs look longer then what they really are.(Always a great thing!)

I then layer-up lots of Gold Jewelry. I love the color combo of Blue, White and Gold, it just feels very classic.

Now, if it really felt like fall here in San Antonio, I would have layered either a blazer or motto jacket of some sort, but considering it will reach 99 today, I decided to leave the layer at home.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am ready for FALL WEATHER and all the FALL FASHIONS, but I am sure I will have to wait a few more months.

Daytime Sequins with Mixed Metals

Happy Monday! Today I wanted to show you how easy it can be to wear daytime sequins! I know some women my stray away from sequins for daytime, in fear that they may look to flashy, but I promise it is possible!

The key to daytime sequins is to pair it with something that is more casual, you can see below that I chose to wear my BCBG black sequin skirt with a FOREVER 21 heather grey, plain, v-neck tee. (I am a high/low girl, meaning I am all about mixing higher cost items with lower cost ones!) I kept my jewelry very simple with just a gold chain necklace, my silver "C" necklace, silver AX watch, gold stud bracelet and my usual rings......... And voilà, daytime sequin look, super easy!!

Now, I also have to talk about my NEW shoes, because I am so in love!! They are SAM EDELMAN and I bought them from Piperlime.com, the style is called the Allie. I am loving the mix of metals on them because I can wear with both gold and sliver or like I did today wear mixed metal jewelry!  I am not usually big on mixing my metals but I feel like the mix tones work well with this outfit because of the fact the heather grey serves as a neutral, and it is a theme I carried throughout my whole look.

Don't be afraid to add a little sparkle to your everyday!!

Yellow Shorts and Affordable Shoes

Check out todays outfit! I am loving my new very yellow shorts!

I just purchased these shorts from Marshall's for $17, I love that store and am always able to find stuff that I love! That is why I have to limit the amount of times I let myself go in, because I always walk out with something. I paired my new shorts with my shear camo print blouse from Zara, I love the bright color of the short with the camo print.

My shoes are fairly new too, I am loving this strappy heel thing that we are seeing everywhere, plus they are very comfortable. Believe it or not my shoes are from Burlington, they are Chinese Laundry and I bought them for only $13! I was so surprised when I went into Burlington last week to come out with 3 pairs of shoes, each one was less then $20 in cost and all name brands. So ladies, I highly recommend going in and checking out the one nearest you! 

Finally my necklace is from Sam Moon, if you are from Texas then you have probably heard of this store, if not you need to check out their website, sammoon.com. They have some great jewelry at some super affordable prices.

So in total, the major parts of my outfit came out to under $60!

New Statement Necklaces

Today I wanted to show everyone my new statement necklace that I got over the weekend at my Carinos-by Eydee Trunk Show!!( https://www.facebook.com/carinosby.eydee?fref=ts ) We had the best time hanging out with friends/family, shopping fabulous accessories and I got to meet so many new fabulous ladies!

I paired my coral statement bauble necklace with just a black dress, I felt this look was super chic and let the necklace do the talking! Also new from the Trunk Show are my midi-ring and my talon-ball bracelet! I stuck with sandals as to help make the look summery.

FYI....... you can wear black in summer, it is a timeless color, it is just all about how you accessorize it!

Summer Fabrics

Today I wanted to show you two summery fabrics that I paired together to keep my cool during this super HOT summer day! I hope this helps you know what to look for while you are out shopping or picking out your outfits!
My top is chambray which is made from 100% cotton, this means that it breathes really well and helps to keep me cool. My skirt is cotton/nylon blend and sort of like a crape texture, the best part of the skirt is the lining! It is a mesh which is so light and airy for me while it is 100 degrees outside today.
I finished off my look with my Aldo studded loafer and a fabulous Carinos (https://www.facebook.com/carinosby.eydee?fref=ts) that pulled the color of my skirt up, and finally a bright fuchsia lip...which is a drug store find Maybelline Hot Plum!

Utility Vest

This is yesterday's outfit, I am a day late with the post but I really liked my outfit and wanted to show you!

It was rainy all day yesterday so I chose to wear a utility vest with a hood so I didn't have to worry about carrying around an umbrella. I decided to pair it with a dressier top and pair of bright shorts!

70's Chic

Well today I just had to show you this great dress I just bought from Marshalls for under $30!!
I love the chic 70's vibe, I feel like I am just missing a wide brim hat a la Rachel Zoe.

I purchased this dress yesterday at my local Marshalls (one of my favorite stores), I loved the colors and silhouette. When I got home I started outfit building right away!
First I pulled out these Kenneth Cole navy suede, gold trim, stacked heels that I have owned for years. Then I knew I wanted long layered necklaces because I felt it would help play up that 70's feel. I realized I don't have many long necklaces but I did so happen to have two that went perfect with my dress! I was able to pull in some of the emerald color in with my necklace, earrings and rings!

Dresses are one of the easiest things to wear because all you really have to do is add accessories and you have a complete look! Check out your local Marshalls to see what dresses you can find!!

Plain V-neck Tee

Today I wanted to show you how I dressed up a plain V-neck neon tee! This is a great summer option as t-shirts are easy to wear during this time of year!

I decided to pair it with my silky animal print haram pants. I love the neon color of this tee and how it looks when paired back to a dresser material. I love the idea of mixing dressy and causal, and that is what I was going for here.
I played up the dressier element with my accessories like my tribal piece necklace with rhinestones, my gold watch with bracelets, my black and gold skinny belt and gold bottom platform heels.

Finally, I topped my look off with a bright orange lip from MAC called Good to Go, which is a fab color for summer!

How can you dress up a plain V-neck tee?

Olive as a Neutral

Today I wanted to show you how great Olive is as neutral or base color. I have believe for sometime, that Olive should be in every ones closet (men and women!) It really is true neutral color and can be utilized as you would a Black, Brown or Navy. It's a really fab neutral for summer because it pairs with bright and neon very easily, even easier then a Black because it is not as harsh of a contrast.

You can see below that I paired a Olive pair of haram pants with two bright pieces. First I pulled my Magenta silk tank, then I  knew I wanted another bright contrast, so I went with my Coral floral printed crop cardi! I also know I wanted to wear heels today because I had not worn any during the whole July 4th weekend, it was due time!! I chose a pair of Bone colored, patent leather, close toe platforms. I love this platform because it is super comfortable to wear all day due to the fact that the bottom is cork, so it is easy on the feet! And they make me super tall!!

I finished my look off with a matching Bone colored statement necklace, and one of my favorite watches, I kept my jewelry pretty subtle (for me) today! And finally a bright Magenta lip!

When you are out shopping this summer look for some Olive to add into your closet, try to go for pieces that can versatile and used as a base to pair your brighter colors with!

Shades of Pink!

Today I decided that I wanted to pair all different shades of pink together!

I actually started with my earrings and lipstick, after I pulled my hair back (will talk about this below), I knew I wanted to wear a great pair of earrings! That is when I founds these powder pink little gems, another if my Cariños-by Eydee pieces. (https://www.facebook.com/carinosby.eydee) I then put on my fuchsia lipstick and it dawned on me, it would be great if I did my whole outfit in shades of pink! 

Then I  pulled out a pink pair of shorts that I owned, they are a little big on me now so I simply cuffed the hem and made it look as if they are to sit low and slouchy. Then I picked out hot pink silk tank that is pretty close in color to my lipstick, funny enough! I knew I wanted another light pink item to help pull the color of the earring into the color palette, that is why I choose this pale pink cardi.
As I stated above, prior to me picking our my outfit, I did my hair first. I simply started with a front side twist, then pulled the rest of it back into a side pony. Once, in the pony tail I stated bobby pinning random pieces up, I left some longer pieces to give it a bit of the undone vibe. I actually really like the way it turned out and might start to become a common hairstyle for me this summer.

Funny side note: While in my closet looking for pink items, the line from a very famous movie kept running through my head "My colors are blush and bashful........Your colors are pink and pink"

 Can anyone name the movie??