Casual Fall OOTD

I love fall because it's sweater season! Don’t get me wrong, I would choose summer over any season any day. But I still love fall fashion, change of leave colors, sitting by a warm fireplace with hot chocolate, and just the cozy weather that comes in the fall. So for a quick outfit of the day, I paired my new (actually want to sleep in comfy) sweater with boyfriend jeans and ankle boots. To accessorize I wore a black oversized handbag, sunglasses with a gold accent to tie into my handbag and jewelry, and I wore hoop earrings (obviously, they’re like my staple jewelry piece), a gunmetal rose ring and two midi rings that I made myself.

GET THE LOOK: Blue Florals

This outfit just screams SPRING! And spring means warmer weather. Now who doesn’t like warm weather? Tuxedo striped pants and floral have become a big trend this season and this outfit combines both of them in a very fashionable way. We’ve seen floral on anything from pants to dresses, but I think I love it on a blazer. Jessica Alba did a great job of pairing a busy floral blazer with a simple solid pant. Get this look:

      1. Forever 21 Life in Progress™ Tuxedo Stripe Skinny Jeans, $24.80

      2. LC Lauren Conrad Floral Tuxedo Blazer, $21.00

      3. Forever 21 Relaxed Racerbank Tank, $5.80

      4. Tahari Lauren Sandal, $69.95

      5. Forever 21 Contrast Handle Bowler Bag, $44.80

      6. Forever 21 Curved Boomerand Necklace, $4.80

Day to Night: Jean and Lace

Spring is FINALLY here and it’s getting warmer during the days but is still chilly at night. So I put together an outfit that you can wear from day to night with just adding a few things. This day outfit is comfortable enough for any day occasion. By adding tights, heels, and a belt, I transformed the outfit from day to night and I am now ready to go out on the town.

Day



Top: Love Culture top, Forever 21 jean jacket

Bottom: Forever 21
Bag: Street vendor in NYC
Shoes: Ralph Lauren Polo

 Night

I added black opaque tights, a belt, and a pair of black suede heels, which completely transformed the look from day to night. 

Top: Love Culture top, Forever 21 jean jacket

Bottom: Forever 21 shorts, Express tights
Bag: Street vendor in NYC
Shoes: Bakers
Accessories: Forever 21 belt

Mani-Monday: Chanel Quilted Nails

I have seen quilted nails everywhere recently. I love the look and classiness of them, so I decided to give them a try. They seem like they would be difficult to recreate, but with a little bit of practice they get easier. To get this nail look:

 

You will need:

Regular nail polish

Matte top coat

Card (credit card or any sturdy card will do)

 

Step 1: Paint you base color. Then apply the matte top coat and wait for it to dry for about 5-10 minutes. Make sure the polish doesn’t dry completely or else the lines will not show up. Also, make sure not to try to create the lines right after you apply the polish because it will lift the nail polish.

 

Step 2: After you have waited several minutes for it to dry, use the card to make the lines. Press down carefully to create diagonal lines.

 

Step 3: Using a toothpick or dotting tool, dip it into gold polish and dot it on the nail where each line intersects. You may also use glitter. Then, again, using the toothpick or dotting tool dipped in gold nail polish, draw on the Chanel logo. And you are done and have very fashionable Chanel quilted nails.

It's all about the shoes!

How many times have you spent staring at your closet and you just have no idea what to wear. I definitely have. But THEN something comes to my mind. I have been dying to wear these new shoes I just got but I don’t know if the outfit I decide to wear will go with them. So what I do is choose an outfit from the bottom up. Meaning, I pick the shoes I want to wear and select items to put together an outfit based off the shoes. This way you get to wear those new shoes you have just been waiting to wear and you put together an outfit in quicker time than just staring at your closet.

GET THE LOOK: Black and White Luxe Tux

Luxe tux and black and white are two fashion trends this coming Spring 2013. The outfit Blake Lively is wearing is a mix of both of the trends, which is just great! I love the simplicity of the outfit yet it's classy and flattering. Get this look:

1.    H&M Natural White Blouse, $29.95

2.   Forever 21 Tuxedo Stripe Trousers, $22.80

3.   Steve Madden Realove Shoes, $79.95

4.   Kenneth Cole Reaction Handbag, Vandam Street Oversized Frame Clutch, $33.99